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Upcoming Webinar. Managing Club Meetings Wednesday, October 5 th : 7 – 8 PM CDT Tuesday, October 11 th : 10- 11 AM CDT Friday, October 14 th : 7 – 8 PM CDT. Get Involved!!. Webinar Control Panel. Webinar Facilitators. Mark Miller Past Council Chairperson USA - Georgia.
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Upcoming Webinar Managing Club Meetings • Wednesday, October 5th: 7 – 8 PM CDT • Tuesday, October 11th: 10- 11 AM CDT • Friday, October 14th: 7 – 8 PM CDT
Webinar Facilitators Mark Miller Past Council Chairperson USA - Georgia Connie LeCleir-Meyer Past District Governor USA - Wisconsin
Why Join a Lions Club? Be Active in Community Service Meet Other People Gain Pride in Achievements Mutual Respect Use Leadership Skills Activities that Include Family
My Club, My Family
Involvement + Sense of Worth + Member Care + Family Atmosphere ____________________________ CLUB SUCCESS
OBJECTIVES • List the key elements of club nourishment • Generate ideas on how to implement the elements • Identify methods/resources
Elements for Club Nourishment Effective Member Orientation Member Involvement Club Leaders Who Listen Community Service Events Family Atmosphere
1. Effective Member Orientation • Connect members to the association • Orientation Guide (ME-13) • Leadership Resource Center • LCI Headquarters • All About Lions • Member Orientation Modules • Basic Mentoring Program
1. Effective Member Orientation (cont’d) • Reconnect existing members to the association • Lions Orientation Refresher Series • Encourage seeking new opportunities
Elements for Club Nourishment Effective Member Orientation Member Involvement Club Leaders Who Listen Community Service Events Family Atmosphere
2. Member Involvement • Involve members from day one • Know their interests, goals, and skills • Give them responsibility • Encourage participation in the Advanced Mentoring Program
"The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people." ~ Woodrow Wilson
Elements for Club Nourishment Effective Member Orientation Member Involvement Club Leaders Who Listen Community Service Events Family Atmosphere
3. Club Leaders Who Listen Be open-minded Value member input
3. Club Leaders Who Listen (cont’d) • Welcome and encourage member ideas and suggestions • “How are Your Ratings?” • Retention Clinics
Elements for Club Nourishment Effective Member Orientation Member Involvement Club Leaders Who Listen Community Service Events Family Atmosphere
4. Community Service Events • Provide members with: • Bonding opportunities • Sense of club camaraderie • A chance to see their impact
Elements for Club Nourishment Effective Member Orientation Member Involvement Club Leaders Who Listen Community Service Events Family Atmosphere
5. Family Atmosphere • Treat one another like family • Give others the opportunity to be a part of the Lions family • Family Membership Program • Cub Program • Leo Club Program
What is the CEP? Four step workshop dedicated to club improvement Key focuses: Service Communication Membership invitation Membership retention Leadership/club operations Club Excellence Process
What resource or strategy can assist in making your club more successful?
Summary • Nourishment for a Successful Club • Effective Member Orientation • Member Involvement • Club Leaders Who Listen • Community Service Events • Family Atmosphere
Summary (cont’d) • Connect members to the association and club • Re-connect existing members • Involve members from day one • Welcome and incorporate member feedback • Treat members like family • Support family-friendly initiatives
Upcoming Webinar Managing Club Meetings • Wednesday, October 5th: 7 – 8 PM CDT • Tuesday, October 11th: 10- 11 AM CDT • Friday, October 14th: 7 – 8 PM CDT