A UNIQUE LIONS CLUB PROJECT

1. A UNIQUE LIONS CLUB PROJECT

2. Would you like a project that, • Your club can plan at meetings? • Your club can execute at a meeting? • Will spread information about Lionism in the community? • Will bring in thousands of dollars over the next ten years? • Will make all projects easier to run in the future?

3. THE OHIO PLAN • A Project that is a Structured Method for Recruiting New Members.

4. THE OHIO PLAN • Works Every Time it is Used ! • But There is a “CATCH” • You MUST follow “..the Plan”

5. ACHILLES HEELS • Must Treat Recruiting as a Project. • Must Keep Charlie/Mary Happy.

6. KEY ACTIVITIES • Gather Names • Communicate • Plan Meeting • “M - DAY” • Follow-up

7. PRIME CONSIDERATION • You Only Get ONE CHANCE to Make a Good First Impression.

8. GATHER NAMES • Recruiting Wheel • Target Important Groups • Review Process • Fill-in Information Gaps

9. COMMUNICATIONS • Letter of Introduction • Telephone Call • Reminder Call • Post Card

10. PLAN THE MEETING • The Venue • The Menu • Speakers • Decorations • Other…….

11. M – DAY • Greeting • Seating • Materials • Starting • Program • “Closing” the Sale

12. FOLLOW - UP • Thank you for ----- • Joining the Lions Club • Coming to the Meeting • Thinking about Coming to the Meeting • Follow-up Calls

13. Other points to keep in mind… District and State Global Membership Teams are available to assist your club If your club does not have Audio/Visual Equipment check with your District GMT representative

14. Retention - How do we keep them? • Meetings • Fun • Involvement • Recognition & Praise

15. Meetings • Agenda • Efficient • Timely • Attendance latitude

16. Fun • Special Social Meetings • Cards & Games • Christmas • Auction

17. Involvement • Time projects • Ask them • Give good directions • Suit to individual

18. Recognition & Praise • Certificates • LCI Awards • Just say “Thank You” • Special Awards

19. THANK YOU