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New Members Orientation

New Members Orientation. Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International. The largest service organization in the world. We are 1.35 million men & women. We are in 205 Countries & Geographical Locations in the World. There are 738 Multiple Districts 46,000 Clubs. Who are Lions.

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New Members Orientation

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  1. New Members Orientation Lions Clubs International

  2. Lions Clubs International • The largest service organization in the world. • We are 1.35 million men & women. • We are in 205 Countries & Geographical Locations in the World. • There are 738 Multiple Districts • 46,000 Clubs

  3. Who are Lions

  4. Our Mission Statement To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

  5. Vision Statement To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

  6. Our Logo • One Lion is looking forward to our future accomplishments. • One Lion is looking back to our past accomplishments.

  7. Lions Emblem

  8. The Origin of the name LIBERTY INTELLIGENCE OUR NATION'S SAFETY

  9. Lions ColorsPurpleandGold • To Lions, purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to ones self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage and dedication to a cause. • Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind and purse towards mankind.

  10. Lions Clubs InternationalOak Brook Illinois

  11. Lions Clubs International 1917Melvin Jones

  12. International President • Joseph Preston

  13. 1st Vice PresidentDr. JitsuhiroYamadaJapan

  14. International Directors • The Lions Clubs International Board of Directors is composed of 34 international directors. • Together, they serve our association by: • Supervising all officers and committees of the board and association. • Managing association business, property and funds. • Preparing and approving the association's fiscal year budget. • International directors serve for two years and are designated as either first year directorsor second year directors.

  15. International ConventionJune 30, 1925Cedar Point OhioHelen Keller asked us to be KNIGHTS of the BLIND in the CRUSADE AGAINST DARKNESS

  16. Lions History • 1917 1st Convention in Dallas Texas • Dr. William P Woods 1st President • Melvin Jones 1st Secretary • 1945 Slogan WE SERVE • 1968 Creation of “LCIF” • 1973 Melvin Jones Fellowship • 1987 Women came into Lions

  17. Lions Around the World • 1917 Chicago USA • 1920 Ontario Canada • 1950 Europe • 1960 Asia & Africa • 2002 China

  18. Multiple District 19 has 9 Districts These are labeled A through I

  19. Multiple District 19

  20. MD – 19 OfficeBellingham Washington

  21. MD – 19 Office Staff • Council Chair Gary Reidel • Vice Council Chair Al Beddows • Patty Allen Executive Secretary / Treasurer • Michele Barrie Administrative Assistant • Theresa Avezeda Receptionist

  22. District 19 - C • DG John Kirry • 1VDG Al Hedstrom • 2 VDG Jan Weatherly • Cabinet Secretary Kim Riley • District C has Six Zones • There are 48 clubs in District C

  23. District C Governor John KirryGig Harbor Lions

  24. 1 Vice. District C Governor Al HedstromSilverdale Sunrise Lions

  25. 2 Vice District Governor Jan Weatherly Olympia Host Lions

  26. Zone Chairs 2014-2015 Zone C-1 Bonnie Manning Zone C-2 Sandy Johnston Zone C-3 Sandra Nolen Zone C-4 Patrick Burch Zone C-5 Cindy Morey Zone C-6 Pat Bucknell

  27. District C Club Support team (GMT/GLT) • Leadership/training, • Extension, • Membership • Public Relations • Retention,

  28. District C Cabinet Diabetes Awareness Dictionary Project Hearing Conferences Sight CARE Leader dogs ALERT Camp Leo LCIF Peace Poster Environment Leo Clubs International Understanding Lions Quest NWLERC Youth Exchange NWLSHF

  29. Major District C Projects: • Camp Leo • Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center(LERC) • Lions Project New Hope NW

  30. Thank You For Your Time

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