New Member Orientation

1. New Member Orientation College Station Noon LIONS WE SERVE Presenter - Lion Thom

2. New Member Orientation Summary • New Member Orientation is broken out into four sections: • Who Lions Are • Your Club • District and Multiple District • Lions Clubs International (LCI)

3. Who Lions Are • Lions are men and women dedicated to serving those in need, whether in their own community or around the world. • Over 1.45 million members • Over 209 countries • Over 46,000 clubs • Over 750 Districts

4. Who Lions Are • Vision Statement: To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. • Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. • Motto: “We Serve” • Code of Ethics: LCI has a code of ethics which sets the standard that Lions should aspire to adhere to. • Purposes: LCI has a list of purposes to convey why Lions clubs exist.

5. Membership The benefits of membership are numerous, and include: • Helping those in need • Making a difference in your community • Having an impact on those in need worldwide • Developing leadership skills • Enhancing communication skills • Utilizing planning and organization skills • Working hands-on to meet community needs • Meeting new people • Opportunities to network • Opportunities to travel

6. College Station Noon Lions Executive Board

7. Club History • Chartered: 68 years ago • Charter members: around 20 • Now we are 211 strong • Club that sponsored us: Bryan Noon • Significant awards or achievements: • Konneke Award 2009 • LCI Service Award 2018 • District Membership Award 2017/18 • Jefferson Award winners: • Judy LeUnes • David Ruesink

8. Club Officers • President: Diane Holt • Immediate Past President: Richard Spiller • 1st VP and Leadership Chair: Mary Walker • 2nd VP and Membership Chair: Dan Castillo • 3rd VP and Service Chair: Dean Schneider • Secretary: Michael Bolton • Treasurer: Carrie Hines • Asst Treasurer: Renee Turner

9. Club Officers (continued) • Lion Tamer: Barbara Heath (Assistant: Bill Robbins) • Responsible for club property (such as flags, banners, gavels, etc.). The Lion Tamer keeps order and distributes materials at meetings. • Tail Twister: Tom Turbiville • Serves to promote harmony, good fellowship and enthusiasm at club meetings through the judicious imposition of “fines” on members. • LIONS Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Chairperson: Richard Spiller (Past President) • Program Chair: Kim Dyer • Marketing & Communications Chair: David Jones • Song Leader: Meredith Childs

10. Board of Directors • Directors, 1 Year • Paul Timoney: Leadership Committee Director • Mary Jo Prince: Membership Committee Director • Rob Montgomery: Service Committee Director • Directors, 2 Year • Charles Durr: Leadership Committee • Patsy Johnson: Membership Committee • Glenda Schneider: Service Committee • Board Advisor (non-voting): PDG John Rauser

11. Activities We Participate In - Partial List • 4th of July, I Love America Celebration: TBD • Awards and Recognition: Bonnie McGee • Emergency Response: Fred Fisher • International Relations: Dave Ruesink • All Things Chocolate and Wine: TBD • Honoring Our Heroes: Mary Jo Prince and Carrie Hines • Youth Outreach: David Wixson • Fun Park For All: David Gerling • Wienerspiel: Judy LeUnes • Christmas Trees: Carl Stewart • Trash Pick Up: Gib Sawtelle

12. Traditions and Legacy Projects • Texas Lions Camp - We are a major sponsor and funded the Mini Golf course at the camp. 2 Workdays annually • Lonestar Eye Bank Support - Mary Walker, Director • Original Helicopter Pad at St. Joseph Hospital • Lions Park on University Drive • Fun for All Park Partnerships • Eyeglasses for Kids - Ongoing KID SIGHT

15. Elections • Officers are elected annually • Club president appoints a nomination committee in February • The nomination committee selects candidates • The club holds elections in April • Terms begin on July 1st

16. Meetings • When: Mondays at Noon, except: • Holidays • 5th Mondays • Where: Hilton College Station • Special Meetings: • Tail Twister Party in June • Christmas Dinner in December

17. Dues • Total Dues • Club dues: • $46 a month for regular members, includes recent increase to cover food. • $44 for an additional Family Member • Included in the dues per member, per month are: • Meals at $17 each X 42 = $714 per year actual • Texas LIONS Camp dues:$21 per year • International dues: $43 per year • District and State dues: $13 per year

18. Budgets • Activities Budget - Public Money • From the public, for the public good • Administrative Budget – LIONS • Money raised for and by LIONS • Service Contracts • Dues • Tail Twister

19. Service and Fundraising Activities

22. Thousands flock to Bush Library grounds for annual Fourth of July festivities By KENNY WILEY kenny.wiley@theeagle.com Fireworks explode over the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum during the College Station Noon Lions Club's "I Love America" Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday night.

23. New MembersA $35 new member fee will be billed the month the member joins.Other dues are prorated for the remainder of the month billing cycle. District 2-S5 Supports the Following Charities (per member per year)Texas Lions Camp = $10.00Lone Star Lions Eye Bank = $10.00Texas Lions Foundation = $3.00Texas Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center = $2.00Lions World Services for the Blind = $1.00Leader Dog School for the Blind = $1.00Lions Club International Foundation = $1.00 Total Annual International, State and District DuesRegular Member = $105.00Family Member = $83.50

24.  Yesterday’s Memory by Tom Turbiville Today was a special day. My College Station Noon Lions Club volunteered to haul luggage for campers at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. The camp is 70 years old and is funded totally by Lions clubs in Texas. Campers’ families pay zero. Campers are all special needs kids. This was the last of Nine one-week sessions and was for kids with diabetes. More than 200 campers this session alone. My brother Charlie, who was deaf, was a camper here in 1959, when it was called Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children. I can remember attending his closing ceremony at the amphitheater which is still there. What a rewarding experience.

26. How We Communicate • E-mail • Noon Times - weekly • Website • District Newsletter • Meeting Announcements • State Website • International Website • Phone Calls • FRIENDLY CONVERSATION

27. District and Multiple District

28. Organizational Structure • There are over 750 Districts with 35 or more clubs, and at least 1,250 members in each district (to be in good standing) • Each district has a District Governor • Multiple districts are formed by two or more districts within a territory. Our Multiple District is MD-2. We were the second Multiple District after Illinois which is MD-1 • Our District: 2-S5, the last of 16 Districts to be formed in Texas • We are the largest of the 16 Districts in Texas with the best retention. Over 2,300 members strong! 

29. District 2-S5 Governor Team • Governor: Mark Ulrich • (We stand and clap when introduced) • 1st Vice Governor: Vance Elliott • 2nd Vice Governor: Joe Franks • Cabinet Secretary: PDG Mike Smalley • District Treasurer: Jaye Weishuhn • Immediate IPDG: James Haverland

30. District Convention • District conventions are held to: • Develop fellowship among the Lions of the district; conduct general district business • Elect the district governor and other district-elected officers • Conduct seminars • Our District 2-S5 Convention was held at The Stella Hotel, Bryan/College Station, on April 26-27, 2019

31. How the District and Multiple District Communicate • State Newsletter • State Convention Programs • District Governor Team Visits • Zone Meetings • District Conventions • Council of Governor Meetings

32. Lions Clubs International

33. History

34. Diabetes We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed. Vision We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired. Hunger We serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods. Environment We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities. Childhood Cancer We serve to help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.

35. Name and Logo • The official name of the association is “The International Association of Lions Clubs” or simply “Lions Clubs International.” • The name Lions was chosen on a secret ballot over several others because the Lion stood for strength, courage, fidelity, and vital action. • The Lions logo consists of a gold “L” on a blue field surrounded by a gold circle. On both sides of the circle are profiles of a Lion head, one looking back upon a proud past and the other looking optimistically toward the future.

36. Organizational Structure • International officers implement policy and serve as inspirational leaders of the world’s Lions. • International President: Korea • First Vice President: Georgia USA • LCIF Chairperson: Iceland • Second Vice President: Minnesota USA • Third Vice President: Alberta Canada • The International Board of Directors is the governing body of the association, consisting of 34 members and 8 board appointees (our most recent - Sam Lindsey from Texas) • The International Constitution and Bylaws govern the operations of the association and establish the rules by which the association is to function.

37. Lion Past President Bob with Lion Diane in Kerrville, TX

38. International Convention • Convention brings together thousands of Lions from around the world for a week of business, education, celebration, and fellowship. • Chicago 2017, celebrating LIONS 100th Anniversary! • Las Vegas July 2018 • Milan, Italy July 2019

39. Our President and First Vice President Jung-Yul Choi International PresidentBusan City, South Korea Judge Haynes H. Townsend First Vice President Dalton, Georgia

40. Our Second and Third Vice Presidents Brian Sheehan Second Vice President Bird Island, Minnesota Dr. Patricia Hill Third Vice President Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

41. Our LCIF Chairperson Gudrun Yngvadottir Immediate Past International President,LCIF Chairperson Gardabaer, Iceland

42. International Headquarters • Located in Oak Brook, Illinois • Approximately 275 staff members in 11 divisions: • Club Supplies and Distribution • Convention • District and Club Administration • Extension and Membership • Finance • Information Technology • Service Activities • Leadership • Legal • LCIF • Public Relations and Communications

43. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) • LCIF grants an average of US$30 million annually. It provides clubs with the means to build schools, health clinics, vocational rehabilitation, training centers, and other projects that address community needs. • LCIF SightFirst reduces and eliminates blindness worldwide. The program targets the leading causes of preventable blindness which affects millions of people each year. • Since its launch in 1990, Lions have raised over US$415 million for SightFirst, making LCIF the world's largest blindness prevention organization. • New Goal: $300 million in 3 years

44. Leadership • LCI provides training and development opportunities for Lions. The Global Action Team is the driving force behind these programs, including Leadership, Membership, and Service. • Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes • Faculty Development Institutes • Regional Lions Leadership Institutes • District Governors-Elect Seminar • Multiple District Leadership Development Funding • GLT District Funding Support Program • Webinars • Lions Learning Center

45. Service Activities • Service activities generally fall into the following categories: • Community Services • Disaster Preparedness and Relief • Environmental Services • Health and Wellness • International Relations • Opportunities for Youth • Services for Children • Global Service Action Campaigns • Service is reported using the Lions Club Service Activity Report

46. Communications • LION Magazine • E-mail Messages • Website • Social Networking • Facebook • facebook.com/lionsclubs • Twitter • twitter.com/lionsclubsorg

47. Welcome to Our Lions Club! Any Questions?