The LionsThe LionsPresented ByPresented By

PP Dr Edwin JongPP Dr Edwin Jong18th September 2009

ContentsContents

5. Lions Leaders5. Lions Leaders

1.1. History of LionsHistory of Lions

2. Lions Mission / LCI Programme2. Lions Mission / LCI Programme

3. Lions Organisation3. Lions Organisation

4. Lions Objectives4. Lions Objectives

History of History of

LIONSLIONS

The International Association of The International Association of Lions ClubsLions Clubs

A Dream of a Chicago Insurance man

Melvin JonesMelvin Jones (born in 1879)

He wondered why Local Business Clubs could not expand their horizons from purely business concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.

His idea generated an interest.

They authorised him to explore his concept.

He asked,

“What if these men who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?”

His efforts resulted in an organizational

meeting at a local hotel on 77--JuneJune--1917.1917.

12 men gathered and voted the “The

Indiana-based Association of Lions

Clubs” into existence.

Aim: To create an association for

humanitarian services.

88--10 October 191710 October 1917

The First International convention held in Dallas, Texas,

USA to define what LIONISMLIONISM was.

36 delegates representing 23 clubs from 9 states in USA.

Elected Dr. William P. Woods of Indiana as the First

President and Melvin Jones as the Secretary.

LIONSLIONS accepted as namename, Objects and Code of Ethicsdrafted

Guiding Principle since 1917:

"No Club shall by its constitution and by-laws, or otherwise

hold out the financial betterment of its members as its objects."

Vision Statement:Vision Statement:To be the global leader in community and

humanitarian service.

Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To empower volunteers to serve their

communities, meet humanitarian needs,

encourage peace and promote

international understanding through

Lions clubs.

Constitution and ByConstitution and By--LawsLaws

Every Organisation needs guiding Every Organisation needs guiding

principles, Ours are contained in principles, Ours are contained in

the the ObjectsObjects in our International in our International

Constitution and ByConstitution and By--LawsLaws

Lions International Objects

To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the

world.

To Promote the principle of good government and good citizenship.

To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of

the community.

To Unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual

understanding.

To Provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest;

provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be

debated by club members.

To Encourage service-minded people to serve their community without

personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high

ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and

private endeavours.

Lions Code of EthicsLions Code of EthicsTo Show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may

merit a reputation for quality of service.

To Seek success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no

profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or

because of questionable acts on my part.

To Remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's; to be

loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.

Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve

such doubts against myself.

To Hold friendship as an end and not a means.

To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one another, but that

true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.

Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, as

to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labour

and means.

To Aid others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to

the needy.

To Be Careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.

Melvin Jones (1879 Melvin Jones (1879 -- 1961)1961)

Abandoned his insurance agency

Devoted all his times at International Headquarters in Chicago

1945 – he represented the Lions Clubs International as a

Consultant in San Francisco at the UNO (United Nation Organisation)

He is the Founder of LIONISM

He served for more than 40 years as the First General Secretary.

He was fond of saying, “You can’t get very far until you start

doing something for someone else”.

He passed away at 82 years old on 1-June-1961

1919Chicago Convention; Slogan:-

LLiberty

IIntelligence

OOur

NNation's

SSafety

Actual emblem adopted from Rosa Bonheur's painting

in 1920

The emblem consists of a gold letter "LL" on a circular purple field.

Bordering this is a circular gold area with two lion profiles facing

away from the centre.

The word "Lion" and "InternationalInternational" appear at the top and bottom.

The Lions are meant to face both a proud past and confident future.

The current Lions emblem was adopted at the 1919 convention.

Today, Lions throughout the world are recognized by it.

What is the emblem of Lions

Clubs International?

New Logo Old Logo

• LOOKING in all directions for service to the COMMUNITY.

EMBLEM

2 Royal Colours – GOLDGOLD & PURPLEPURPLE

GOLDGOLD – Symbolizes SINCERITY of purpose, LIBERALITY in

judgement, PURITY in life and GENEROSITY in mind, heart and

purse towards humanity.

PURPLEPURPLE – Stands for LOYALTY to friends and to one’s self, and

for INTEGRITY of mind and heart.

Symbolically, the 2 faced LION represents:-

• PROUD of the past and CONFIDENT of the future.

New Logo

Old Logo

1920The Association becomes InternationalInternational..

First club outside USA is organised in 1920 in Windsor,

Ontario, Canada.

1925

A new challenge for Lions - Helen Keller

asks the Lions to become the "Knights of Knights of

the Blind in the crusade against darknessthe Blind in the crusade against darkness"!

Since then, sight related activities are a

focus point for Lions

Lions continues its expansion

Current headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois,

USA was established in 1971

1928 – First club in China

1928 – New Headquarters

Until 1928, Melvin Jones's Office in Chicago was used as headquarters.

1930: Historical Highlights1930: Historical Highlights• Lion George A. Bonham observed a blind man trying

to cross a busy street as traffic whirled about him.

• The man tapped furiously on the pavement with his

black cane, but no one understood his problem.

• Lion Bonham came up with the idea of supplying blind

people with white canes to alert others, and he

introduced a resolution to the city of Peoria to give the

right-of-way to any blind person using a white cane.

• From this humble beginning, by 1956 every state in

the United States had passed white cane safety laws

which included those blind persons employing the

help of guide dogs.

1954: Historical Highlights1954: Historical Highlights

Our organization's motto is “Our organization's motto is “We ServeWe Serve”. ”.

At the international convention in 1954, this At the international convention in 1954, this

simple phrase, submitted by Lion D.A. simple phrase, submitted by Lion D.A.

Stevenson, was chosen from more than 6,000 Stevenson, was chosen from more than 6,000

suggested mottos.suggested mottos.

1957: Historical Highlights1957: Historical Highlights1957 the Glenside Lions Club in Pennsylvania chartered the first

Leo club for young people.

Today, the Leo Club Program is stronger than ever. Community service remains the cornerstone of the program. Like their Lion

counterparts, Leo club members enjoy serving their neighboursand watching positive results unfold.

Old New

1968: Historical Highlights1968: Historical Highlights

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) established

Our service to new levels by tackling global problems as

well as assisting Lions with local humanitarian projects

too big for them to do on their own.

Among its services are:

• The SightFirst program

• Lions Quest

• The issuance of a variety of grants

•• Manages 500 Grants AnnuallyManages 500 Grants Annually

•• Health ClinicsHealth Clinics

•• Training CentersTraining Centers

•• Vision & Hearing projectsVision & Hearing projects

•• Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity

19731973

•• In 1973 the foundation’s highest honor, the In 1973 the foundation’s highest honor, the

Melvin Jones Fellowship, was created.Melvin Jones Fellowship, was created.

•• The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the backbone of LCIF, The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the backbone of LCIF,

providing 70 percent of its revenues.providing 70 percent of its revenues.

•• A recognition of humanitarian work, a Melvin Jones A recognition of humanitarian work, a Melvin Jones

Fellowship is given to those who give US$1,000 to Fellowship is given to those who give US$1,000 to

LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by

others.others.

1972

Membership reaches one million

1975

Lioness Clubs officially recognised as a

Lions Programme

1987 - A historical development

At the Convention in Taipei, the

Constitutional amendment allowing

WOMEN to become Lions is adopted.

1988

The Lions International Peace Poster

Contest was launched

Today: Local and Global Services

• Lions Clubs International grows stronger and extends

our mission of service every day – in local

communities, in all corners of the globe.

• In 2002, we were the first international service club to

be granted permission to organize and operate clubs

in mainland China.

• In 2007, a Lions club was formed in Iraq.

• These clubs join an international network that has

grown to include 45,000 clubs located in more than

200 countries across the globe.

In MalaysiaIn Malaysia

1959• First Lions Club was chartered in Malaysia

• Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur (Host)

1966• Lions Club of Kuching Host was chartered

1967• Lions Club of Miri Host was chartered

Lions MissionLions MissionLCI ProgrammeLCI Programme

LCI programmes are LCI programmes are

continually changing to meet continually changing to meet

new needs and greater new needs and greater

demands, but our mission has demands, but our mission has

never wavered:never wavered:

““WE SERVEWE SERVE””..

PIP Kay K Fukushima (2002 PIP Kay K Fukushima (2002 –– 2003) 2003)

““One World One World …….One Heart .One Heart –– Building a better tomorrowBuilding a better tomorrow”” –– emphasizing the emphasizing the

importance of the family of LCI.importance of the family of LCI.

PIP Dr. Jean Behar (2000 PIP Dr. Jean Behar (2000 –– 2001) 2001)

““Quality, the key to the futureQuality, the key to the future””

PIP J. Frank Moore III (2001 PIP J. Frank Moore III (2001 –– 2002) 2002)

““Light the Path with SustainabilityLight the Path with Sustainability””

PIP Dr. TaePIP Dr. Tae--Sup LEE (2003 Sup LEE (2003 –– 2004) 2004)

““Innovation Innovation –– Gateway to Our FutureGateway to Our Future”” –– emphasizing the importance on innovative emphasizing the importance on innovative

approaches to serve our Communityapproaches to serve our Community

PIP Clement F PIP Clement F KusiakKusiak (2004 (2004 –– 2005) 2005)

““Share Success through ServiceShare Success through Service””

PIP PIP Dr. Dr. AshokAshok MehtaMehta (2005 (2005 –– 2006) 2006)

““Passion to ServePassion to Serve””

PIP PIP Jimmy M. RossJimmy M. Ross ((2006 2006 –– 2007) 2007)

““We ServeWe Serve””

IP IP EberhardEberhard WirfsWirfs (2009 (2009 –– 2010) 2010)

““Move to GrowMove to Grow ””

Serving with One Heart: The Family of Lions Clubs Serving with One Heart: The Family of Lions Clubs

InternationalInternational

Demonstrated clearly to people in the community Demonstrated clearly to people in the community

that share a commitment to caring for others, that share a commitment to caring for others,

enhance the quality of health, living conditions, enhance the quality of health, living conditions,

opportunities for everyone opportunities for everyone –– Build a Better Build a Better

Tomorrow.Tomorrow.

For over nine decades, LCI has grown not only in For over nine decades, LCI has grown not only in

numbers (1.3 millions members in 203 countries) but numbers (1.3 millions members in 203 countries) but

also in prestigealso in prestige

International President’s Theme:International President’s Theme:

“Move to Grow”“Move to Grow”Lions need momentum, or movement, to grow and progress.Lions need momentum, or movement, to grow and progress.

Nothing that remains motionless moves forward.Nothing that remains motionless moves forward.

Progress grows from purposeful movement.Progress grows from purposeful movement.

There are many things you can’t do with money.There are many things you can’t do with money.

You need manpower. That’s what we have!You need manpower. That’s what we have!

We are really good at getting results.

District Governor’s Theme:District Governor’s Theme:

““Together, Let’s Do ItTogether, Let’s Do It””

Where are we??Where are we??

Organization ChartsOrganization Charts

Links to

Lions Clubs International (LCI)Lions Clubs International (LCI)

International President

(2009-2010)

Region Chairman

Delegates Delegates Delegates

The Annual Convention

Lions Clubs International Organization Charts

Execute CommitteeActs for the Board of Directors when

members are not in one place or in session

Board of DirectorsDirects Association in meeting its purpose and objectives by

establishing general policies to guide its operation

International PresidentExecutes policies and administers operation of Association in a manner which will further the purpose and objectives of Lions

Clubs International

District Governor

Advisory Committee

Executive AdministratorAdministers the Headquarters and Staff, both inside and outside the International Office in a manner which assists the President to fulfil the

purposes and objectives of Lions Club International

Vice District Governor Cabinet Secretary--Treasurer

--

Zone Chairman Zone Chairman

Policy and Direct Control Lions Club Lions Club Lions Club

Administrative Assistance

Lions Clubs International (LCI) Officers

International Directors(17 elected Directors continued)

International Directors

(16 newly elected)

Second Vice President

International President

Immediate Past International President(Chairman, Lions Clubs International Foundation)

First Vice President

Organisation Organisation

atat

District GovernorDistrict Governor

D308D308--A2A2

District Governor

Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer

Region Chairman Region Chairman Region Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Zone

Chairman

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

Lions Club

1st Vice District Governor

2nd Vice District Governor

MembershipLeo Extension

Youth Exchange

Youth Outreach

Peace Poster Contest

Convention Diabetes Awareness

Environmental

LCIF

Leadership Development

Sight Conservation or Work with The BlindHearing & Speech Action & Work with The Deaf

International Understanding & Co-operation

Information TechnologyCultural Community Activities

Public Relations / Lions Information

CommitteesCommittees

Individual Individual

Organisation at Organisation at

Lions ClubLions Club

Youth Exchange

Programme (AC)Youth Outreach (AC)

Diabetes Awareness

(AD)

Intl. Relations

Programme (AC)

Membership

Committee (AD)

Leo Club Programme (AC)

Environmental

Services (AC)

Hearing & Speech

(AC)

SightFirst

(AC)

Programme

Committee (AD)

Constitution & By-

Law (AD)

Convention Committee

(AD)

Finance Committee

(AD)

Lions Information (AD) Public Relations &

Bulletin (AD)

Greeter Committee

(AD)Leadership Development

(AD)

Attendance Committee

(AD)

First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President

Secretary Treasurer

Club PresidentChief Executive Officer

Board Of DirectorsExecutes business of the Club, under policies established by the Club membership

ASSEMBLY OF CLUB MEMBERS

LionsLionsObjectivesObjectives

To develop leadership potential in outstanding youth To develop leadership potential in outstanding youth

To bring young people of different countries into To bring young people of different countries into

meaningful contact with each other meaningful contact with each other

To permit the sharing of ideals and cultural viewpoints

To promote international understanding and goodwill, To promote international understanding and goodwill,

and to work toward the goals of world peace and and to work toward the goals of world peace and

human understanding human understanding

To encourage respect in young people for the thinking To encourage respect in young people for the thinking

of others of others

Adopted Service Program CategoriesAdopted Service Program Categories

•• Sight conservation and work with the blindSight conservation and work with the blind

•• Opportunities for youthOpportunities for youth

•• Community servicesCommunity services

•• Diabetes awarenessDiabetes awareness

•• Environmental servicesEnvironmental services

•• Hearing/speech and work with the deafHearing/speech and work with the deaf

•• International relationsInternational relations

Sight Conservation & Work Sight Conservation & Work

with the Blindwith the Blind•• Assistive devicesAssistive devices

•• Vision screeningVision screening

•• Eyeglass recyclingEyeglass recycling

•• Eye banksEye banks

•• SightFirstSightFirst

Campaign SightFirst IICampaign SightFirst II

In 2008, Lions completed Campaign SightFirst II, which raised more

than US$200 million to expand the program.

•• Control and eliminate causesControl and eliminate causes

•• Combat emerging threats to sightCombat emerging threats to sight

•• Provide vision for allProvide vision for all

In 1990: SightFirst: we launched our most aggressive sight

preservation effort, SightFirst.

This US$215 million program aims to rid the world of preventable and

reversible blindness by supporting desperately needed health care

services.

Community ServicesCommunity ServicesLions community services includes a wide range of projects

Building HomesBuilding Homes for the blind or disabled in cooperation

with Habitat for Humanity International

Cultural and Community Cultural and Community

ActivitiesActivities to health fair

participation, to arts festival

sponsorship, ..etc

Opportunities for YouthOpportunities for Youth•• Leo clubsLeo clubs

•• Peace PosterPeace Poster

•• ContestContest

•• Youth campsYouth camps

•• Youth exchangeYouth exchange

•• Services for ChildrenServices for Children

•• LionsLions--QuestQuest

Diabetes AwarenessDiabetes Awareness•• EducationEducation

•• Diabetes screeningDiabetes screening

•• Lions Eye Health ProgramLions Eye Health Program

•• Recreational campsRecreational camps

Environmental ServicesEnvironmental ServicesWorld Environment Day, June 5

•• RecyclingRecycling

•• AntiAnti--PollutionPollution

•• Tree PlantingTree Planting

•• Environmental projectsEnvironmental projects

The universal environment motto is: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Hearing/Speech & Work with the DeafHearing/Speech & Work with the Deaf

•• Communication DevicesCommunication Devices

•• Hearing Aid RecyclingHearing Aid Recycling

•• Hearing Ear DogsHearing Ear Dogs

•• Hearing ScreeningsHearing Screenings

•• Recreational CampsRecreational Camps

•• Support ServicesSupport Services

International RelationsInternational Relations•• Club twinningClub twinning

•• Int’l Relations Month: Int’l Relations Month: CCelebrated in October.

•• Lions’ Day at the U.N. Lions’ Day at the U.N. An annual event held at UN Headquarters in New York City.

•• Interclub AssistanceInterclub Assistance

•• Stamp ExchangeStamp Exchange

•• World Peace Day:World Peace Day:CCelebrated annually on January 24.

www.www.lionsclubslionsclubs.org.org

The Lion MagazineThe Lion Magazine

Lions chairpersonsLions chairpersons

International Activities & Program Planning International Activities & Program Planning DivisionDivision

Why Membership Growth?Why Membership Growth?

Healthy clubs = Greater serviceHealthy clubs = Greater service

Lions LeadersLions Leaders

Their responsibilities include authorization of all club Their responsibilities include authorization of all club expensesexpenses

The Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors includesincludes

Club PresidentClub President,,

Immediate Past President Immediate Past President –– Membership ChairmanMembership Chairman

3 Vice Presidents,3 Vice Presidents,Secretary,Secretary,

Treasurer,Treasurer,

Tail Twister,Tail Twister,

Lions TamerLions Tamer andand

seven elected Lions committee membersseven elected Lions committee members

Together, these Together, these 15 15 Lions LeadersLions Leaders consider, shape and consider, shape and

execute the business of the Club.execute the business of the Club.

Leadership Traits Leadership Traits Energy, selfEnergy, self--confidence, intelligence, persistence, confidence, intelligence, persistence,

and the ability to express oneselfand the ability to express oneself

Additional characteristics include:Additional characteristics include:TrustworthinessTrustworthiness

FairnessFairness

Knowledge of the individual needs and interests of Knowledge of the individual needs and interests of club membersclub members

A future vision for the clubA future vision for the club

Acceptance of responsibilityAcceptance of responsibility

9 unique characteristics of a President9 unique characteristics of a President

T T -- TTeam Spiriteam Spirit

N N -- NNever Criticizeever Criticize

E E -- EEquitable (Keep promises)quitable (Keep promises)

D D -- DDecisive (Show clear decision)ecisive (Show clear decision)

I I -- IInformed (Listen, Ask, Clarify)nformed (Listen, Ask, Clarify)

S S -- SSincere (Sincere & Intelligent)incere (Sincere & Intelligent)

E E -- EEfficiency (Effective & Organised)fficiency (Effective & Organised)

R R -- RRespect (Highly successful person)espect (Highly successful person)

P P -- PPerseverance (Persistence)erseverance (Persistence)

Club President Responsibilities

�� Calls club board meetings & club meetingsCalls club board meetings & club meetings

�� Creates agendas & plans with board Creates agendas & plans with board

�� Conducts club meetings Conducts club meetings

�� Appoints committee chairpersonsAppoints committee chairpersons

Club meetings should include a written agenda as well as:Club meetings should include a written agenda as well as:

A call to order by the presidentA call to order by the president

A roll call of members and the introduction of guestsA roll call of members and the introduction of guests

The serving of refreshments, if anyThe serving of refreshments, if any

The introduction of speaker(s) The introduction of speaker(s)

The secretary's report and the reading of the minutes from the The secretary's report and the reading of the minutes from the

previous meeting previous meeting

The treasurer's report The treasurer's report -- a copy should be filed for audita copy should be filed for audit

The reading of minutes from the board of director's meetingThe reading of minutes from the board of director's meeting

The reading of correspondence received since the last meetingThe reading of correspondence received since the last meeting

The reading of committee reports and approval of actionsThe reading of committee reports and approval of actions

The discussion of old businessThe discussion of old business

The presentation of new businessThe presentation of new business

AdjournmentAdjournment

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

To make many To make many decisionsdecisions affectingaffecting you, your you, your

club’s members, club’s members, andand the future of your Lions the future of your Lions clubclub

Your fellow Lions club members have elected youYour fellow Lions club members have elected you

To serve as To serve as their club officertheir club officer for the next yearfor the next year

You can e-mail the Lions Programs Department at International

Headquarters at executiveservices@lionsclubs.org,

Fax: (630) 571-8890, or

Telephone: (630) 571-5466, ext. 324.

The Lions Clubs International Headquarters mailing address is:

Lions Clubs International

300 22nd Street

Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

USA

Your support is

needed to continue

the good works of works of

LionsLions worldwide !!!

Because Lions are part of a global Because Lions are part of a global

service network, we do whatever is service network, we do whatever is

necessary to help local communities.necessary to help local communities.

A Lion never wonders:

"What can one person do to "What can one person do to

improve his or her community?"improve his or her community?"

Thank you for Thank you for

your attention !!your attention !!

Q & A?Q & A?