Presentation Transcript

1. Attracting and Keeping Younger Members

   “I Believe In Young Lions’ Leadership”

   Moderator CC Terry Knollenberg Arteaga, Eagan Center PID Maurice Kahawaii PRC Cedric H. Mitsui, O.D. CP Malia K. Ushijima

2. Session Objectives

   Discuss ideas and techniques to attract younger members Discuss ways to recruit and keep younger members involved Discuss examples of what your club can do with younger members
3. Outline for 7 Ideas that Attract Younger Members Develop a Reputation as “Young Lion Friendly” Club Utilize and foster TRUST to attract/grow/keep Young Lions Keep LionismPOSITIVE
4. Outline for 7 Ideas that Attract Younger Members Provide Benefits for Young Lions Run Short Meetings Keep LionismCost Effective Provide Them With a FUN Club Environment
5. 1st Idea to Attract Younger Members Develop a Reputation as a “Young Lion Friendly Club” Develop/Expand “My Club, My Family” Philosophy Nurturing/supporting/protecting young Lions Provide Young Lions with Supporters/Mentors Grandparents Lions Lions without children Friends within the club Former LEOS
6. 2nd Idea to Attract Younger Members TRUST, TRUST, TRUST Developed from previous interactions with club members Have younger members in the club to demonstrate a commitment to young lions Friends trust Friends recruit Friends Friends
7. 3rd Idea to Attract Younger Members Keep Lionism POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE Avoid Criticism/Negativism/Hurtful Jokes (Positive or negative impressions last a lifetime) Have patience with new/younger lions Help younger Lions before they need help Anticipate their challenges
8. 4th Idea to Attract Younger Members 1st Benefit for young Lions Provide Leadership Development Opportunities Lions Club International Institutes Emerging Lions Institute Faculty Development Institute Senior Lions Leadership Institute Lions Club International Leadership Forums/ Conventions Club/Zone/District Level Leadership Courses Club/Zone/District Level Committee Chair Opportunities
9. 4th Idea to Attract Younger Members 2nd Benefitfor young Lions Provide Project Management Skills Project participation: “Gets them out of their shell” Projects: Develop problem solving techniques Projects: Allow Lions to partner with other Lions to produce successful teams and outcomes Projects: Grow from Small Projects Medium Large projects to to
10. 4th Idea to Attract Younger Members 3rd Benefit for young Lions Provide Public Speaking Opportunities Work on organization/presentation skills in a relaxed pre-professional environment Provide club with verbal project reports Give presentations at club/zone/district events Enhance presentation skills at Faculty Development Institute
11. 4thIdea to Attract Younger Members 4th Benefitfor young Lions Develop long-term professional partnerships Find career mentors while in college Find a PT/FT Job while in college Develop small business partnerships, i.e. banking, insurance, real estate, etc.
12. 4th Idea to Attract Younger Members 5th Benefit for young Lions Personal Development Learn to produce a professional resume Find professional mentors Develop contacts or network with others Club to modify personal development series by asking young Lions what they need
13. 5th Idea to Attract Younger Members Short Meetings 30 min.- Mauna Kea Branch Club Meeting 45 min.- Mauna Kea Lions Club Meeting plus guest speaker 60 min.- Ideal duration for average club meetings 2 hours- Has your club meeting ever lasted 2 hours?
14. 6th Idea to Attract Younger Members 1st Cost Effective Approach Keep Membership Dues Low Use LCI dues reduction for students and family members Try to find corporate funds to subsidize young Lions’ dues Fundraiser to pay for dues/meals
15. 6thIdea to Attract Younger Members 2nd Cost Effective Approach No Fines/Assessments Try no fines while in college Waive any club assessments for college students Don’t give them a reason to leave or not participate
16. 6thIdea to Attract Younger Members 3rd Cost Effective Approach Affordable Meals “Students need all the money they earn” Try desserts after meetings instead of meals Other cost effective options ½ off meals for students Find meal sponsor(s)
17. 6thIdea to Attract Younger Members 4th Cost Effective Approach Scholarships for travel/registration/meals District Convention District Leadership Programs Regional Lions Leadership Institute District Leadership Forum Lions Club International Leadership Programs USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum LCI Convention
18. 7thIdea to Attract Younger Members Provide young members with a FUN club environment Fellowship / Understanding / New Ideas Mutual respect Family-oriented meetings and projects Memorable community service projects
19. Discussion Any ideas to attract young members?
20. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Websites E-Clubhouse Provided by Lions Club International, it’s FREE and easy to use!! Go to http://www.e-clubhouse.org/ to get started
21. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Set-Up Group Facebook
22. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Set-Up Twitter Reminders of Lions’ events YouTube Videos of service projects Blogger Club news
23. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Club Brochures
24. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Informational Ads in school newspapers
25. 8 Techniques to Attract Younger Members Word of mouth Old fashioned but most effective for my club I’m trying to find a way to give back to my community I’m a member of the Lions Club; why don’t you come to our vision screening project this week? Me too!
26. Discussion Any other techniques to attract young members?
27. 6 Thoughts for Recruiting Young Lions Select young Lions that fit your club’s philosophy Facilitate the acceptance process Have prospective-member recruitment materials ready Practice patience, not all prospective members will join right away NO PRESSURE! JUST ASK! Great practice for recruiting other new members
28. “Recruiting Young Lions” Select young Lions that fit your club’s philosophy Fill a gap in the club Utilize their technology skills Demonstrates responsibility/reliability Find young Lions that want to learn and be activein their Club Find active former LEOS Ask family members, (college-age children, spouses), classmates, friends, etc.
29. “Recruiting Young Lions” Facilitate the acceptance process For 3-6 months talk to club members about the prospective members’ beneficial characteristics before submitting their name for membership Have them participate in projects and meetings to “break the ice” with club members Help them excel at club project “Did you see how Jason revamped this month’s newsletter? That was the best newsletter our club ever put out.”
30. “Recruiting Young Lions” Have prospective member recruitment materials ready Practice patience, not all prospective members will join right away NO PRESSURE! JUST ASK! Great practice for recruiting other new members
31. Discussion Any recommendations for recruiting young members?
32. 10 Ways to Retain Younger Lions FUN Develop TRUST SENSITIVE Cost Effective Time Efficient-“Time flies” Plan their first year as a Lion Provide mentor(s) for each young Lion Awards/Recognition Personal/career challenges Project-based learning
33. Ways to Retain Younger Lions FUN, FUN, FUN Fun meetings/fun projects Fellowship/Understanding/New Ideas Develop TRUST with club/club members Facilitate if you hear or see any problems/challenges/issues that younger members are having Be SENSITIVE to their specific needs Cost Effective Keep dues as affordable as possible Time Efficient Short and efficient meetings and projects
34. Ways to Retain Younger Lions Plan their first year as a Lion Lions Career Path (starts before they join) Orientation (Club/District/International) Attend meetings and projects Get to know other members Try to attain Proud Lion/Proud Lion II status Go to other clubs Attend Zone functions Attend leadership and personal development classes Fill club officer positions Provide mentor(s) for each young Lion A Lion they know and trust
35. “Retaining Young Lions” LCI Mentoring Program Basic Mentoring Guide Guides for Mentors
36. Basic Mentoring Guide Responsibility Level Planning Form Basic Mentoring Guide Part 1-Responsibilities of Being a Lion The Achievement Form
37. Basic Mentoring Guide Part 2-Relationships The Achievement Form Basic Mentoring Guide Relationship Level Planning Form
38. “Retaining Young Lions” LCI Advanced Mentoring Advanced Mentoring Guide Guides for Mentors
39. Advanced Mentoring Guide Results Level Planning Form Advanced Mentoring Guide Results Achievement Form
40. Advanced Mentoring Guide Replication Level Planning Form Advanced Mentoring Guide Replication Achievement Form
41. “Retaining Young Lions” Proud Lion Proud Lion II District 50 Guide for Mentors
42. Possible Young Lions Career Path Plan Lions Growth Plan Club President Lead the club Club officer or board member Improve knowledge and add. ldrship opportunity Committee Chair Try to lead members New Member Learn the system
43. Ways to Retain Younger Lions Awards/Recognition Help them attain club/zone/district awards Personal/career challenges Help them attain their personal/career goals Project-based learning Have them work on projects that they can learn from and remember
44. Any suggestions for retaining young members?
45. 6 ways young Lions can benefit your club Provide energy Provide new ideas Provide new members Provide manpower for club projects Use their skills for new club projects Especially in technology E.g. club brochures, membership directory, newletters, e-clubhouse, facebook, etc. Fill future leadership positions in the club
46. The Mauna Kea Branch Club Mauna Kea Branch Club-Hilo Waiakea “From the Mountain to the Sea, WE SERVE” Branch Club formation: January 30, 2011 7 student members/8 adult professional members Mauna Kea Branch Club from the mountain to the sea..WE SERVE
47. Examples of what the young Lions from the Mauna Kea Branch Club did to help the parent club January 2011-April 2011 Provided elementary school vision screenings Recycled eyeglasses Provided free eye exams & glasses to needy children Provided manpower for annual Chuckwagon breakfast Recruited 11 new members for the parent club
48. Examples of what the Mauna Kea Branch Club did on their own January 2011-April 2011 Club Projects Provided elementary school vision screenings Recycled eyeglasses Provided free eye exams & glasses to needy children Provided water and snacks for Special Olympics athletes Developed a club newsletter and website Contributed to LCIF, 100% member contribution Donated $500 to the Hawaii Lions Foundation Fundraised (garage sale, car wash, bake sale) Provided Easter baskets for children at abused women and children shelter
49. The Mauna Kea Lions Club Mauna Kea Lions Club Charter August 9, 2011 9 student members/2 young working members/9 Adult professional members Mauna Kea Lions Club from the mountain to the sea..WE SERVE
50. Goals for the Mauna Kea Lions Club Future Club Growth: Add LEO club(s) Grow & add Special Interest Branch Club(s) Grow & sponsor a Campus (UH Hilo/HCC) or LEO Lion Club Grow & sponsor a traditional Lion Club
51. Goals of the Mauna Kea Lions Club Add Special Interest Branch Club Nursing Students Special Olympics Supporters Feeding the Homeless Environmental Issues Hearing Challenged Veterans
52. Questions for the audience: Did you get any ideas from our seminar? Can your club use young Lions? Is your club attracting young Lions?

53. Have we Met the Session Objectives

    Presented and discussed ideas and techniques that attract younger members Presented and discussed ways to recruit and keep younger members Gave examples of what your club can do with younger members
54. Thanks To Mauna Kea Lions Club President Malia Ushijima for your assistance with the making of the PowerPoint Lion Tia Lion Malia
55. Thanks for believing in Young Lions Leadership! Have an outstanding USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum! ENJOY THE GREAT STATE ALASKA!
56. E-mail any of us with further questions PID Maurice Kahawaii PRC Cedric H. Mitsui, O.D. Pres. Malia K. Ushijima mkahawaii@hawaii.rr.com doc_mitsui@yahoo.com maliak@hawaii.edu
57. Mahalo! Thank You for attending our presentation on “Attracting and Keeping Younger Members”!