The Lions Mentoring Program

1. The Lions Mentoring Program Pairing Lions with multiple years of service with newer members Welcome to the Lions Mentoring Program Seminar. Welcome to the Lions Mentoring Program Seminar.

2. The Lions Mentoring Program A Lion can be either a Mentor or a Mentee in either the Basic or Advanced Mentoring Program. Each level of the program has specific goals that need to be reached within a defined time. In the two-level Lions Mentoring Program, a Lion can be either a Mentor or Mentee in the Basic or Advanced Mentoring Program. I am here today to tell you about the Basic and Advanced sections of the program. We�ll give an overview of the program, discuss the benefits of participating and tell you how to get started in the program. In the two-level Lions Mentoring Program, a Lion can be either a Mentor or Mentee in the Basic or Advanced Mentoring Program. I am here today to tell you about the Basic and Advanced sections of the program. We�ll give an overview of the program, discuss the benefits of participating and tell you how to get started in the program.

3. Objectives of the Lions Mentoring Program Share knowledge with a newer Lion Learn from more experienced Lions Move into a leadership role at the club or district level through the Lions Advanced Mentoring program Be actively involved and complete tasks The Lions Mentoring Program was created in order to give Lions opportunities to do the following: Share knowledge with other Lions. Learn from other Lions. Move into a leadership role at the club or district level. Be actively involved. The Lions Mentoring Program was created in order to give Lions opportunities to do the following: Share knowledge with other Lions. Learn from other Lions. Move into a leadership role at the club or district level. Be actively involved.

4. The Lions Mentoring Program Mentoring is a common occurrence. At one time or another, we have all been a mentor or a mentee. We all have learned something from someone. Or taught something to someone. The Lions Mentoring Program was built with you in mind. We know that: Lions have knowledge to give. New members are often more pleased with their membership if they are educated about Lions. This program should be easy for you to participate in and easy for you to complete. At one time or another, we have all been a mentor or a mentee. We all have learned something from someone. Or taught something to someone. The Lions Mentoring Program was built with you in mind. We know that: Lions have knowledge to give. New members are often more pleased with their membership if they are educated about Lions. This program should be easy for you to participate in and easy for you to complete.

5. Lions Basic Mentoring Program Responsibility and Relationships  The Lions Basic Mentoring Program focuses on the responsibilities of being a Lion and on building relationships. The Lions Basic Mentoring Program focuses on the responsibilities of being a Lion and on building relationships.

6. The Lions Basic Mentoring Program-Responsibility level Comprehensive Knowledge: Club District and Multiple District Lions Clubs International The Lions Basic Mentoring Program is an extension of member orientation. At the end of three months, all mentee Lions should have a comprehensive knowledge of: Their club Their district and multiple Lions Clubs International The mentor Lion should teach the mentee Lion about the history and service activities of the local club and the dues and meeting responsibilities of being a Lion. Each mentee should know about the programs and activities in their district and how the club and district work together. Each mentee should know about the history of Lions Clubs International and the branding elements of Lions such as the logo. They should be aware of how LCI can help them. The Lions Basic Mentoring Program is an extension of member orientation. At the end of three months, all mentee Lions should have a comprehensive knowledge of: Their club Their district and multiple Lions Clubs International The mentor Lion should teach the mentee Lion about the history and service activities of the local club and the dues and meeting responsibilities of being a Lion. Each mentee should know about the programs and activities in their district and how the club and district work together. Each mentee should know about the history of Lions Clubs International and the branding elements of Lions such as the logo. They should be aware of how LCI can help them.

7. The Lions Basic Mentoring Program-Relationship level Attend a club board meeting Participate in a club service or fund-raising activity Introduce a prospective member to the club Visit another club and secure a visitation slip Attend a convention, report back to the club Also in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program, the mentee Lion should: Attend a club board meeting. Participate in a club service of fundraising activity. Introduce a new prospective member to the club. Visit another club. Attend a zone, region, district, multiple district or international convention and report back to the club. All of these tasks should be accomplished in a six month period. It is the mentor�s job to ensure that a mentee is comfortable with and can complete these tasks. Also in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program, the mentee Lion should: Attend a club board meeting. Participate in a club service of fundraising activity. Introduce a new prospective member to the club. Visit another club. Attend a zone, region, district, multiple district or international convention and report back to the club. All of these tasks should be accomplished in a six month period. It is the mentor�s job to ensure that a mentee is comfortable with and can complete these tasks.

8. The Lions Basic Mentoring Program A mentee and mentor Lion who have completed the Lions Basic Mentoring Program will receive a certificate of completion. The mentor and mentee should be proud of their accomplishments. The mentor and mentee have passed on knowledge and learned new things. A mentee and mentor Lion who have completed the Lions Basic Mentoring Program will receive a certificate of completion. The mentor and mentee should be proud of their accomplishments. The mentor and mentee have passed on knowledge and learned new things.

9. Lions Advanced Mentoring Program Results and Replication  The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program focuses on providing results and replication. The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program focuses on providing results and replication.

10. The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program �Results level Thoroughly understand club activities and goals Understand your committee assignment Complete tasks At the Lions Advanced Mentoring level, the mentee should: Thoroughly understand club activities and goals. The mentor should ask questions such as �How many people benefit from the club�s services each year?� and �What are your communities needs?� Understand his or her committee assignment. The mentor should ask questions such as �What is your committee assignment?� and �What are your committee�s goals for the year?� The mentor Lion should guide the mentee Lion through tasks such as co-chairing a committee and assuming an active role in two service activities. All Lions (whether new members or those with many years of service) should be able to complete this section of the Advanced Lions Mentoring Program within a year. At the Lions Advanced Mentoring level, the mentee should: Thoroughly understand club activities and goals. The mentor should ask questions such as �How many people benefit from the club�s services each year?� and �What are your communities needs?� Understand his or her committee assignment. The mentor should ask questions such as �What is your committee assignment?� and �What are your committee�s goals for the year?� The mentor Lion should guide the mentee Lion through tasks such as co-chairing a committee and assuming an active role in two service activities. All Lions (whether new members or those with many years of service) should be able to complete this section of the Advanced Lions Mentoring Program within a year.

11. The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program-Replication level At the final stage of the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, the mentor prepares the mentee to go further in their Lions career. At the final stage of the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, the mentee should: Hold office of club president Obtain an advanced Membership Key Provide an orientation briefing to new club members Form (or assist in the formation of) a new club, a club branch, a Campus Club, a Leo club or other club type Attend a Constitutional Area Leadership Forum, or a Senior Lions Leadership Institute This final stage may take a year or two to complete. At the final stage of the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, the mentee should: Hold office of club president Obtain an advanced Membership Key Provide an orientation briefing to new club members Form (or assist in the formation of) a new club, a club branch, a Campus Club, a Leo club or other club type Attend a Constitutional Area Leadership Forum, or a Senior Lions Leadership Institute This final stage may take a year or two to complete.

12. The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program Upon completion of the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, both the mentor and mentee Lion receive a lapel pin in recognition of their work. Upon completion of the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, both the mentor and mentee Lion receive a lapel pin in recognition of their work.

13. Frequently Asked Questions 

14. Why mentoring? Why mentoring? Do you have knowledge to share with a new member? Do you want to learn more about Lions? Do you want to be a club or district officer? The mentoring program is a solution a Lion who: Has knowledge to share with a new member Wants to learn more about Lions Both the mentee and mentor can use their new knowledge to move into a leadership role within their club, district or multiple, if they wish. We believe that the common interests and goals that are built in the Lions Mentoring Program will benefit you and strengthen your club. The mentoring program is a solution a Lion who: Has knowledge to share with a new member Wants to learn more about Lions Both the mentee and mentor can use their new knowledge to move into a leadership role within their club, district or multiple, if they wish. We believe that the common interests and goals that are built in the Lions Mentoring Program will benefit you and strengthen your club.

15. How do I participate as either a mentee or mentor? How do I participate in the Lions Mentoring Program as a mentor or mentee? Talk to your club president about participating as either a mentee or a mentor. You can participate as a mentee or a mentor by expressing interest to your club president. He or she can help you find a mentor or mentee in your club. You can participate as a mentee or a mentor by expressing interest to your club president. He or she can help you find a mentor or mentee in your club.

16. Am I a mentor or mentee? A Mentee: Has a strong desire to be part of the program  Accepts training and guidance from mentor Takes action in response to new information You may wish to be a mentee in the program if: You have been a Lion for less than a year (this is especially true if you want to begin in the basic program). You have a been a Lion for multiple years, but want to learn more about your club. As a mentee, you should: Have a strong desire to participate in the program Accept training and guidance from a mentor Take action in response to information learned You may wish to be a mentee in the program if: You have been a Lion for less than a year (this is especially true if you want to begin in the basic program). You have a been a Lion for multiple years, but want to learn more about your club. As a mentee, you should: Have a strong desire to participate in the program Accept training and guidance from a mentor Take action in response to information learned

17. Am I a mentor or mentee? A Mentor: Is interested in developing another club member Offers encouragement, support, guidance, assistance in decision making You may wish to participate as a mentor if you are a Lion with multiple years of experience, who has: held an officer position an interest in sharing your knowledge with another Lion. It will be the mentor�s job to: Guide Support Encourage Offer assistance You may wish to participate as a mentor if you are a Lion with multiple years of experience, who has: held an officer position an interest in sharing your knowledge with another Lion. It will be the mentor�s job to: Guide Support Encourage Offer assistance

18. Becoming a Mentee A Lion can participate at any time in their Lions career. A new Lion A Lion with 3 years of service A Lion with 5 years service Is there something you want to learn or change about your club? You can participate as a mentee at any time in your Lions career. The key requirement for being a mentee is this: You want to learn or change something about your club. You can participate as a mentee at any time in your Lions career. The key requirement for being a mentee is this: You want to learn or change something about your club.

19. Becoming a Mentor A Lion can participate at any time in their Lions career. A Lion with 5 years of service A Lion with 10 years service A Lion with 30 years of service Would you like to share your Lions knowledge with another member? You can participate as a mentor at any time in your Lions career. The key requirement for being a mentor is this: You have knowledge that you want to share with a fellow club member. You are interested in the development of your club. You can participate as a mentor at any time in your Lions career. The key requirement for being a mentor is this: You have knowledge that you want to share with a fellow club member. You are interested in the development of your club.

20. Which level do I belong to? Basic Do you have knowledge of the service and fundraising activities of your club? Can you teach someone about the service and fundraising activities of your club? Do you belong in the Lions Basic Mentoring program or in the Advanced mentoring program? The level you choose depends on the knowledge you already have and what knowledge you want to acquire. For example, Do you have knowledge of the service and fundraising activities of your club? Can you teach someone about the service and fundraising activities of your club? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program. Do you want to participate in a committee? Can you teach someone about participating in a committee? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program. Do you belong in the Lions Basic Mentoring program or in the Advanced mentoring program? The level you choose depends on the knowledge you already have and what knowledge you want to acquire. For example, Do you have knowledge of the service and fundraising activities of your club? Can you teach someone about the service and fundraising activities of your club? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program. Do you want to participate in a committee? Can you teach someone about participating in a committee? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program.

21. Which level do I belong to? Advanced: Do you want to participate in a committee? Can you teach someone about participating in a committee? Do you want to participate in a committee? Can you teach someone about participating in a committee? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program. Do you want to participate in a committee? Can you teach someone about participating in a committee? You may wish to be a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program.

22. What materials do I use in the Lions Mentoring Program? If you wish to participate as a mentor or mentee in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program, then you would use the Lions Basic Mentoring Guide. If you wish to participate as a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, then you would use the Lions Advanced Mentoring Guide. If you wish to participate as a mentor or mentee in the Lions Basic Mentoring Program, then you would use the Lions Basic Mentoring Guide. If you wish to participate as a mentor or mentee in the Lions Advanced Mentoring Program, then you would use the Lions Advanced Mentoring Guide.

23. Frequently Asked Questions How do I keep track of my progress in the Lions Mentoring Program? There are planning and achievement forms that you can use in both the basic and advanced guide. You can keep track of your progress with the Lions Mentoring program. You will list your achievements and plan how you will progress in the program on achievement and planning forms. You can keep track of your progress with the Lions Mentoring program. You will list your achievements and plan how you will progress in the program on achievement and planning forms.

24. Frequently Asked Questions How do I find the Lions Mentoring Program materials on the Web? To find the Basic and Advanced level guides on the Web, type �Lions Mentoring Program� into the search box. You can find either the Basic or Advanced Guide on the Web by typing �Lions Mentoring Program� into the search box. You can also order materials from LCI. We encourage you to go online if you can. You can find either the Basic or Advanced Guide on the Web by typing �Lions Mentoring Program� into the search box. You can also order materials from LCI. We encourage you to go online if you can.

25. The Lions Mentoring Program Become a leader of Lions! We want you to be a leader of Lions. You can be a leader in whatever way you choose, by: Chairing a committee. Being a club district or international officer. Suggesting a new club practice. The Lions Mentoring Program can help you advance in Lionism by: Allowing you to learn or teach. By adding a credential to your Lions resume. We want you to be a leader of Lions. You can be a leader in whatever way you choose, by: Chairing a committee. Being a club district or international officer. Suggesting a new club practice. The Lions Mentoring Program can help you advance in Lionism by: Allowing you to learn or teach. By adding a credential to your Lions resume.

26. Frequently Asked Questions Participate in the Lions Mentoring Program today! Take the first step: Talk with your club president. Express interest in becoming a mentor or mentee!

27. Questions from the Audience I will now take questions from the audience about the revised Lions Mentoring Program. Presenter Note: I encourage you to tell the audience about any successful experiences with the previous 4-level Lions Mentoring Program. I will now take questions from the audience about the revised Lions Mentoring Program. Presenter Note: I encourage you to tell the audience about any successful experiences with the previous 4-level Lions Mentoring Program.

28. Thank you for coming!