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Lions Clubs International District 18-B Newsletter Web-site http://galions.org/18b/ Rick Mizell, District Governor E-mail: [email protected] |
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July 15, 2004
Governor‘s Comments...
Growing in Service Through Commitment and Dedication
After five years of editing this newsletter I find myself in the capacity of writing the District Governor’s Comments for the first time this month. On July 5th, I officially completed my training to serve as District Governor. On Friday, July 9th I took the oath of office. It is indeed a humbling experience of which I will do my best to serve the needs of this district. Over the years I have learned that there are two types of leaders in this world. One is a guardian and the other is a guide. The guardian is a leader that dictates to the rest of the group his or her vision for success. The guide on the other hand simply points out the way for growth in service. I will not dictate policy for any club; I view my role as District Governor as an enabler. What we do individually and collectively are entirely up to each of us. Together we should serve our communities to the best of our abilities.
This month I will introduce the theme for District 18-B, “Growing in Service Through Commitment and Dedication.” The Mighty Oak Tree is my symbol for this year. It reflects growth and reminds us that as Lions we need always to think about ways to grow our clubs and district. In a few weeks we will hold out first Cabinet Meeting in Baxley. All Lions are invited to come see your District Leadership in action. Our goals this year will be ambitious to say the least.
Another aspect about the Oak Tree is that it takes a long time to grow. Our Lions traditions extend all the way back to 1917 when Melvin Jones asked that fateful question. Our Lions we are proud of our past and we honor those Lions who have served in dignity in the past.
Being a Lion also involves commitment. From the first day when we accepted our life changing invitation, we have shown our commitment to helping others in our communities who need help and have no other place to turn. Remember always that our motto says it all, “WE SERVE.”
I also believe that we should be dedicated to the cause of which we believe in. I also believe that from time to time we need to stop what we are doing, pause and reflect on our “Mission of Service.” During this time it is important to rededicate ourselves to what we do best.
Within the next few months your zone chair will be visiting your club. The zone chair’s responsibility is to get to know you and your club. Your zone chair is your guide to a greater level of service. Zone chairs are reminded to begin your planning for your first zone meeting. Club Presidents and Secretaries are also reminded to make plans for your year of service. Let me encourage you to be bold in your plans. Involve and excite your club in all of your projects. Dream of new ideas that you have not dreamt of before and build up your club as it has never been before. Tomorrow holds the key to a bright future; all we have to do is believe that we can do it.
One of my goals this Lion’s year is to visit each and every club. As I make my visits, I need to make you aware that I am also an full time employee of a telecommunications company and as such I am subject to be called away with little or no notice. I will make every effort to make my visits as scheduled but please understand that there may be times when I must postpone a visit with little or no notice due to a system failure somewhere. Please let me know if you change your meeting dates or meeting place. I look forward to meeting with your club.
One last thing for this newsletter, remember my first rule for this year, “Have Fun in all that you do.” Remember we are on a Mission of Service and we can have fun doing it.
DG Rick
Rick’s Travels
June 30—July 5 DGE School, Detroit
July 6-9 International Convention
Monday July 12 Darien Lions Club 7:00 pm
Tuesday July 13 Savannah Chatham South Lions Club 7:00 pm
Saturday July 17 Lighthouse/Emory Orientation 9:30 am
Thursday July 22 Richmond Hill Lions Club 7:00 pm
Saturday July 24 Folkston Lions Club 7:00 pm
Monday July 26 Alma Lions Club 7:00 pm
Tuesday July 27 Cobbtown Lions Club 8:00 pm
Monday August 2 Collins Lions Club 7:00 pm
Tuesday August 3 Jekyll Island Lions Club 6:30 pm
Thursday August 5 Brunswick Gateway Lions Club 7:00 pm
Thursday August 12 Patterson Lions Club 7:00 pm
August 13-15 LCI/Leader Dog Visit
Monday August 16 Alamo Lions Club 7:00 pm
Tuesday August 17 Savannah Hostess City Lions Club 6:30 pm
Thursday August 19 Odum Lions Club 7:00 pm
Alamo– No reports
Alma–(20) MMR on time, average 22 attendance at meetings, 4 attended state convention. 60 hours community betterment. $500 to Georgia Lions Band and youth Activities
Baxley–(13) MMR and Activities Reports received on time. 16 hours club administration, 5 attended state convention. 40 hours spent on Community Betterment.
Bellville–(1) MMR and activities reports on time. 2 New Members. PDG Jerry Kaiser is planning for a well deserved vacation after a year’s hard work as General Chairperson of the Georgia Lions State Convention in Savannah. It is estimated that he spent over 700 hours of hard work and sweat making sure the convention was a success.
Blackshear– MMR and DG Activities Report on time. Purchased 2 pairs eyeglasses. Displayed flags on Flag Day.
Bloomingdale– MMR and activities received on time. 30 hours spent on club administration. $55 for local eyeglasses and $30 for community betterment.
Brantley County– MMR received on time. Lion Avery Strickland passed away.
Brunswick Gateway– No reports
Bulloch– No reports
Claxton– MMR on time. No activities reported.
Clinch County– New Member! Purchased 4 pairs of eyeglasses.
Cobbtown– No reports
Collins– A-1 Report submitted, no other reports.
Darien– No reports
Douglas–(3) MMR on time, 4 new members, wow! Club also sent the DG a copy of their monthly newsletter and 5 newspaper articles. This club demonstrates the international theme by “Sharing Success with the Community!”
Folkston–(8) MMR on time. Installation of Officers on July 19. Displayed Club Banner at State Convention. 6 Members in attendance. 70 hours club administration. $80 local eye glasses. 60 hours community betterment.
Garden City– No reports
Glennville– No reports
Golden Isles–(11) MMR on time.
Hazlehurst– No reports
Hinesville–(19) MMR and DG Activities Report on time. 11 members attended MD 18 Convention. Sent eyeglasses, lenses and cases to Lighthouse
Jacksonville–(18) MMR on time, filed A-1 report.
Jekyll Island-– No reports
Jesup–(16) MMR on time. 15 hours on club administration. 2 attended state convention. Spent $750 on Local Eyeglasses, $50 to Leader Dog, $50 to LCIF, $200 to Lighthouse and $50 to the Camp. This club makes monthly contributions to our state charities. At the end of the year they will earn double points for their effort.
Kingsland– No reports
Liberty Coastal– MMR received on time. Donated to Leader Dog.
Lyons–(17) MMR and Activities on time. 1 member attended State Convention, won grand prize in District Raffle. 32 hours spent on club administration. $100 for Community Betterment. Placed flags on Flag day.
McRae– MMR on time, A-1 report filed, 1 new member. This club is growing by simply asking that simple question.
Metter– MMR on time. This club unfortunately dropped 4 members. The club is working on membership.
Milan–(7) MMR and DG Activities Report on time. Held Family Night celebration. Lion Karl Cravey, a charter member for over 59 years passed away.
Odum–(5) MMR on time. Had 200 hours of community service
Patterson– No reports
Pembroke–(19) MMR and activities reports on time.
Port Wentworth–(18) MMR received on time
Reidsville– MMR on time.
Richmond Hill– MMR and Activities reports on time. DG Lil Shurtleff installed new officers.
Rincon– MMR on time.
Rincon Noon– MMR on time.
Rincon Savannah River– No reports
Savannah–(6) MMR and DG Activities Report on time. Purchased 25 pairs of eyeglasses
Savannah Chatham South–(10) MMR on time. $1898 and 26 hours for community betterment. 2 attended State Convention. Club catered hospitality room at convention.
Savannah Hostess City–(14) MMR on time.
Savannah Port City–(2) MMR on time. 18 hours club administration. 427 hours work on state convention with 11 attending state convention (50% of club). $185 and 129 hours spent on community betterment. $105 sent to Lighthouse for White Cane. Club helped host MD18 Convention. Placed 1st in DG Points Contest.
Springfield– MMR on time
Statesboro Noon–(4) Reported eight members attended state convention. Have a branch club with 11 members. Have twice daily radio ads.
Vidalia– MMR and DG Activities Report on time. Contributed to the Camp for the Blind
Waycross– MMR and DG Activities Report on time. Had speakers on macular degeneration and training sight impaired for mobility and orientation
Waycross Okefenokee–(15) MMR received on time. Dropped 1 member added 1 member. Displayed banner at state convention, 4 members in attendance. 4 media items and weekly club newsletter sent to DG. $200 each sent to Leader Dog, RFBD and Emory, $250 to Lighthouse. $100 for Community Betterment.
Wilmington Island–(12) MMR and Activities received on time. 1 New Member, 38 hours on Club Administration. Submitted A-1 Report.
Woodbine–(9) MMR on time, 1 new member. Remember each one ask one! $80 Local eyeglasses, 56 hours community betterment/flags. Sponsored Lion Bill Alexander for MJF. Congratulations Bill!
Clubs are reminded that MMRs are to be mailed to LCI and to the District Governor by the 5th of the next month. To have activities reported in Club Notes, secretaries are to submit a District Governor’s Contest Activities form to the District Governor by the 5th of the month. Report ONLY those activities that occurred in that month. Do not list by points but by activity.
To file club activities online go to http://galions.org/18b/mmr go to the form for your zone and fill out all questions. Click on submit and you are done. At various times of the year I will post the ranking of the top 20 clubs in the district as a means to spur some friendly competition between clubs. Two months are now complete in the contest with 10 more to come. Club Secretaries are urged to make every point count but above all be honest with your reports. The DG will be watching.
District Organizational Meeting
Our first District Cabinet Meeting will be at the First Baptist Church in Baxley, Georgia on Sunday August 1 beginning at 2:30 pm. At this meeting you will meet the new cabinet, hear about the International Convention and the new international theme, “Share Success through Service.” The format of this meeting will be different. I hope by trying new ideas we can increase attendance at all cabinet meetings.
There will be make up training for club officers at this meeting. Contest points will be awarded to all club officers who attend even if they attended the last meeting. Also clubs with the highest percentage attendance will receive special recognition and bonus points.
International Awards
Among the awards announced at the International Convention in Detroit, two awards went to Multiple District 18. The East Cobb Lions Club in District 18-A won 1st place for the best Club Pin. Also MD18 won the best Web Site Contest for a second year in a row. Web master for the website is DG Rick.
Welcome New Members
New Member Sponsor Club
Debra Storck
Bellville
Nancy Shadburn
Bellville
Jim Newton
Clinch County
Ronald M. Morris
Charles Cross
Douglas
Michael G. Spain
Lisa Bennett
Douglas
Mark Moore
Cathy Threatt
Douglas
Tina Carver
Cathy Threatt
Douglas
Edwin H. Bowen, Jr.
Jeffery M Bowen
McRae
Joyce C Lynch
James A. Lynch
Okefenokee
Kathleen Ryerson
Tina Pope
Wilmington Island
Richard Casto
Henry Williams
Woodbine
Club Branch Program
An innovative way to help Lions expand service beyond the boundaries of their current club, the Club Branch Program gives Lions clubs the tools they need to reach into new communities and locations.
What is a Club Branch?
A club branch is a small group of people who become members of an existing "parent" Lions club, but who hold meetings and conduct service activities at a location that is separate from the parent club. Branch members are full members of the parent Lions club, with all privileges and responsibilities.
In many communities, it is difficult to reach the 20-member minimum necessary to charter a new club. Club branches can solve this problem. Because branches may be formed with a smaller number of members, they can flourish where chartered clubs cannot be established: small towns, remote rural areas, ethnic neighborhoods, business parks and medical complexes.
Any Lions club may establish a branch in any area of its district not currently served by Lions. A club may form more than one branch; however, the district governor must be notified that each branch is being formed.
Starting a Branch
1. Host an informational meeting in the proposed branch's service area, after notifying the district governor that a branch is being formed. Invite community leaders, business professionals, educators and anyone else who is interested in joining the club branch. The branch liaison should also attend. This informal gathering can introduce Lions service and discuss possible projects, among other topics. Afterwards, thank participants for their time and invite them to take the next step: attending the organizational meeting.
2. Conduct an organizational meeting where potential branch members learn more about the details of Lions membership, club and branch structure, duties of branch officers, dues and any other relevant issues.
3. Invite them into membership and officially establish the new club branch.
4. Elect officers within the branch. Branch members should elect their own coordinator and vice coordinator. Duties for these officers are described above.
The club branch is now ready to conduct service activities in its own community! Once established, the club branch reports its service activities and membership changes to the parent club, which provides guidance and support for the branch. As the branch and parent club settle into these new roles, they are encouraged to hold occasional joint meetings to share information and further promote the spirit of fellowship.
Order a Branch Builder Kit
Branch Builder Kits are available from the New Clubs and Marketing Department by calling 630-571-5466, extension 306; by facsimile at 630-571-1691; or by e-mail request. You may also download the materials listed below by selecting the appropriate item. All materials included in the Branch Builder Kit are also available individually.
More information is available at lionsclubs.org in the search field at the top of the page enter Club Branch.
Camp for the Blind
Lion’s Day at the Camp is Saturday, July 24. This is the opportunity for the Lions of District 18-B to see the camp in operation with the Campers. The theme for this summer is “Swingin’ Through the seasons: Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall Thoughts of Camp Will Last Through it All.”
Schedule of Events
9:30-11:30 Camper Fishing Competition
Beeper Ball Competition
12:00–1:15 Lunch $7.00 advance registration $8.00 at door.
1:30-2:30 Camper Program
7:00 Talent Show
To make advance registrations for Lunch, send $7.00 per person to Camp Secretary, Lion Doy Barks, 614 Todd Circle, Warner Robbins, GA 31088 or you can reserve by phone at (478) 923-5649 or by email [email protected]
September is “Send a Kid to Camp” month. Now is the time for clubs to plan that special event that will help the Camp serve more youth. For more information about the Camp and for informative programs contact PDG Jerry Kaiser at 912 964-4518 or E-mail [email protected]
The Art of Recognition
One of the most cherished activities that the Lions perform and sometimes not perform enough is the recognition of the service given by members and clubs. LCI has a new program this year called “The Art of Recognition.” One of the aspects of the International theme, “Share Success through Service” is to recognize the hard work and dedication of deserving Lions in what ever they do in life. Recognition can come in my ways from a simple “Thank you” at a formal meeting. The presentation of a certificate or plaque to an gift. The results can be beyond measure by simply calling attention to the hard work and dedication one has given to a project.
There is an information packet available from LCI that is filled with ideas on how to honor those special Lions within your club. Included in the packet is a booklet with a listing of all the 100+ awards LCI has available. To obtain the Art of Recognition packet, call LCI at 1-800-710-7822 or on the web at http://lionsclubs.org
International President's Message
"I have often been asked where the future of the association lies," says International President Clement F. Kusiak, "and I always reply that our future is in the hands of our membership. As long as they stay in the forefront in knowing the needs of their communities and answering those needs, we will maintain our stature as leaders in the voluntary sphere." President Kusiak also recognizes Lions as people who pay to volunteer. "The payment we make through our dues," he is confident, "is minimal to the feeling we have of our accomplishments throughout the world." Taking into account these accomplishments ties into his theme as international president: Share Success Through Service.
The 2004-05 international president was born in the eastern Pennsylvania coal-mining center of Pottsville where his parents and grandparents had emigrated in the early 1920s from Krakow, Poland. The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, shortly after World War II where the future international president grew up and attended school. His father was a mechanical contractor, a profession his son went on to pursue. The president majored in mechanical engineering courses at the University of Maryland and Loyola College in Baltimore and has been recognized by the FMC Corporation for his expertise in design engineering. He is presently retired as manager of a manufacturing corporation in Baltimore.
His "courtship" of his future wife, Jeanne, began when they were both first grade students in the same elementary school in Baltimore. They have two sons, John, who died in 1988, and Mark, a director of technology at General Dynamics, and two grandchildren. John Michael, 17, John's son, is an honors student and active in sports, primarily baseball. Mark and his wife, Rita, are the parents of a 14-year-old daughter, Sharon, who not only does extremely well academically but is also an accomplished equestrienne, competing successfully in the hunter/jumper show ring.
President Kusiak became familiar with the community service of Lions when, as a child, the club he eventually joined, the Baltimore Brooklyn Lions Club, held Christmas parties at local movie theaters where they also distributed bags of treats. He was invited to become a member of the Baltimore Brooklyn Lions Club in 1967. Soon he was named chairperson of its sight-screening program. The district provided a mobile van that would travel to various areas, thus introducing Lion Kusiak to the important role Lions played in sight conservation.
Kusiak served in practically every office on the club level. When a successor was elected to the position he held, he always worked with that Lion in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. He was certain always to share his attention to detail. He swiftly moved through the ranks of zone and region chairperson and, in 1983-84, served as District Governor of District 22-A. Upon becoming district governor, he revised the procedure of informing clubs on all district matters.
He was elected an international director at the 1988 International Convention in Denver, Colorado. "We had a study drawn up by the Institute for Alternative Futures about our long range activities," he says. "As a result of that study and its recommendations, the Board of Directors concluded that the association should maintain the course of our decades of success, and this primarily meant our commitment to sight conservation. This led directly to our eventual decision to develop and implement our multi-million dollar SightFirst program with its ambitious, but definitely, attainable goal of conquering preventable and reversible blindness."
His decision to place his name in nomination for the office of second vice president at the 2002 International Convention in Osaka, Japan, was based primarily on his desire to implement his thoughts and plans, developed over the last decade, to help move the association to still higher plateaus. "My most enlightening experiences as an executive officer," he says, "were my visits to Lions worldwide and witnessing all the magnificent things that were occurring in the association."
His basic philosophy as a Lion and now as the association's chief executive officer reflects his belief in the direction Lions Clubs International should be headed. "It is crucial," he insists, "that we increase our pace in preventable blindness programs. I also consider a major responsibility for Lions in the years ahead to provide young people with greater opportunities to give of their time and energies in voluntary service to their communities."
What does International President Kusiak seek to achieve this year? He is determined to inspire Lions to re-commit themselves to pursuing objectives at the local level. He also recognizes the need to experience membership increases because net growth is at the very heart of the global enrichment of Lions Clubs International. "As our membership strength grows," he emphasizes, "so will our shared capacity to meet needs both in our own communities and throughout the world."
Georgia Lions Charities
Being a service oriented association we as Lions are often asked to support many various organizations. Some of these may or may not have been endorsed by the Council of Governors as an official charity of the Georgia Lions. There has been much discussion about this. The following is my view of how each club should select how they use the funds they raise.
First, each club is free to spend the funds that they raise in any manner that is proper. If giving to an organization, please make sure the organization is legitimate, preferably a 501(c3) and you know where the funds are going to. I recently heard an example of a club that gave each year to an organization without checking on its activities. They were surprised when they found out that their money was being used for unintended purposes.
The organizations that District 18-B endorses is divided this year into three tiers of support. Tier 1 is the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, Inc., the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. and The Georgia Lions Band and Youth Activities. These are official projects of the Georgia Lions, their main support comes from the Lions and as such we have direct representation on their boards of directors. Our support of them is vital as we are their main contributors.
Tier 2 support consists of Leader Dogs for the Blind of Rochester, Michigan. This organization asked for and received official recognition of the Lions of Georgia by vote at the State Convention in 1978 or 79. Our longstanding support of Leader Dog has resulted in many Georgians having their mobility restored by a Leader Dog.
Tier 3 charities while worthwhile in their nature have asked for formal recognition by the Council of Governors in the past but have not been endorsed by the Council of Governors. I am of the belief that the council should not endorse or dictate to the clubs which organization to support unless the Lions in State Convention have had the opportunity to vote on the issue first. These charities that have asked for this recognition are Southeast Guide Dogs and Canine Companions. Clubs wishing to support these charities are free to do so. Funds contributed will count towards the District Governor’s Points Contest as a Community Activity.
This Council of Governors is working with the Constitution and By-Laws Committee to present an amendment to the State Constitution that will provide detailed guidelines for charities to apply for formal recognition as a Georgia Lion Charity. This will provide for an official presentation at a State Convention with a vote by the delegates at the state convention. I believe this method will allow all Lions to decide who we as a state support in the future.
In case you were wondering where Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic fits in the tiers. I did not list this organization because while we as Lions have support RFBD for many years, there is no record where the Lions of Georgia have voted to recognize them as an official charity. Since we have supported RFBD in the past and they have supported the Lions of Georgia with their services, I think it is important that we continue to do so in the future.
I felt that this information should come to the attention of the Lions of District 18-B because you should have input of who the district supports. Please let me know your thoughts.
Lion Rick Mizell, District Governor 18-B
IN MEMORIAM
Avery Strickland Brantley County Lions Club
Karl Cravey Milan Lions Club
George Exley Garden City Lions Club
Annual Reports
The following clubs have submitted their annual reports to LCI either by mail or by filing on-line. If your club is not listed be sure your secretary is aware that this report needs to be submitted. By filing this report, you show the world what your Lion’s club has done for the community. Alma, Collins, Douglas, Hinesville, Jacksonville, Jesup, McRae, Reidsville, Richmond Hill, Rincon Noon, Savannah, Savannah Chatham South, Savannah Hostess City, Savannah Port City, Statesboro Noon, Wilmington Island, and Woodbine.
This is only 17 clubs, there are 50 clubs in this district. Filing on line is easy and only takes a few minutes to fill out.
The 20+ Club Net Membership Increase Award
The 20+ Club Net Membership Increase Award is an ambitious new program, presented by the 2004-2005 International President, challenging clubs to achieve a positive net growth of 20 or more members in the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Clubs who achieve this increase will be awarded a special 20+ Club Net Membership Increase Award banner patch. In addition, for their leadership and commitment to growth, club presidents will receive a diamond pin commemorating their achievement. For more information, contact the Membership Operations Department at (630) 571-5466 or e-mail [email protected].
November is Lions Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Lions Diabetes Awareness Month. The new Diabetes Education Guide (IAD 163) can help you plan activities in your community. To order, please fax (630) 571-1692 or e-mail [email protected].
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S CONTEST 18B
MAY 1, 2004 TO APRIL 30, 2005
Clubs are automatically entered in the contest. Awards will be made to the top ten clubs at the MD18 Convention. All membership information must be submitted on the MMRs. Activities information may be submitted in any form except by telephone, provided all information is submitted. In kind donations/services do not count as money expended, but the service hours do count. Per member and percentage of members computations will be based on total membership on current MMR and will be computed by the DG. All activities must be properly documented as to hours, amounts, etc. This is the official form for this contest year. All previous forms contain erroneous information and will not be accepted as a proper entry in this contest. Entries may also be completed via the Internet at http://galions.org/18b/mmr
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP REPORTED THIS MONTH _____________
Item Points
ADMINISTRATION
1. MMR POSTMARKED BY 5TH OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH 100
Filing of Membership report by official LCI form or via Internet
2. INTERNATIONAL DUES PAID BY JULY 31/JANUARY 31 250
(CONFIRMED BY LCI REPORT)
3. DISTRICT DUES PAID BY JULY 31/JANUARY 31 250
(CONFIRMED BY CABINET TREASURER)
4. SEND APPOINTMENT FOR ASSOC. DIRECTOR TO 150
LIGHTHOUSE, GLCB, & RB&D BY AUG. 31 TO ORGANIZATION and DG
Notice of appointment must be
sent to both the charity and District Governor.
Points will only be awarded on appointment for all three charities.
5. PU-101 POSTMARKED BY APRIL 15, 2005 250
6. TOTAL HOURS SPENT ON CLUB ADMINISTRATION 50
(ENTER HOURS—DG WILL CALCULATE POINTS)
7. MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT RECEIVED BY DG BY 5TH OF 100
FOLLOWING MONTH
8. FILE A-1 REPORT WITH LCI AND DG FOR 2004 BY JUNE 30,2004 500
ATTENDANCE
9. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE AT CLUB MEETING (Number of members) 5
(DG WILL CALCULATE PERCENTAGE/POINTS)
10. NUMBER ATTENDING CABINET, REGION OR ZONE MEETING
(PER MEETING)
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OR TREASURER (75 EACH) 75
CLUB MEMBER (50 EACH) 50
CLUB GUEST (25 EACH) 25
11. TOTAL ATTENDING DISTRICT RALLY/CONVENTION 100
12. CLUB BONUS POINTS BASED ON % ATTENDING DISTRICT RALLY/CONV. 5
13. TOTAL OFFICERS ATTENDING INCOMING OFFICERS SCHOOL 200
14. TOTAL ATTENDING MD18 CONVENTION (in Savannah) 250
15. TOTAL ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION (in Detroit) 500
16. TOTAL ATTENDING USA/CANADA FORUM (in Reno) 750
17. DISPLAY CLUB BANNER AT EVENT OTHER THAN CLUB 250
MEETING OR EVENT
MEMBERSHIP
18. NEW MEMBERS (INCLUDES REINSTATED OR TRANSFERRED) 500
BORN BEFORE 1974
19. NEW MEMBERS BORN AFTER 1974 1000
20. ANNUAL INCREASE OF 3+ MEMBERS (MAY TO APRIL) 500
21. SPONSOR A NEW LIONS, LEO,
BRANCH, NEW CENTURY OR
CAMPUS CLUB TO BE CHARTERED BY APRIL 30
5000
PUBLIC RELATIONS
22. START A CLUB NEWSLETTER (ATTACH 1ST COPY) 1000
23. SEND CLUB NEWSLETTER MONTHLY TO DISTRICT GOVERNOR 100
24. TOTAL MEDIA ITEM PUBLICIZING LIONS ACTIVITIES 100
(MAXIMUM 5 DIFFERENT ITEMS PER MONTH SENT TO DG)
25. SUBMIT AN ARTICLE TO DISTRICT NEWSLETTER EDITOR BY 250
FIRST OF MONTH
26. START A WEB PAGE FOR CLUB 1000
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
27. TOTAL DOLLARS SPENT ON EYEGLASSES, SIGHT/HEARING 50
EXAMS, SIGHT PROJECTS (DG WILL CALCULATE PTS. $/MEMBER)
28. TOTAL DOLLARS SPENT ON COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 50
(DG WILL CALCULATE PTS. PER $ PER MEMBER)
29. TOTAL HOURS SPENT ON COMMUNITY BETTERMENT 50
GEORGIA LIONS PROJECTS
(DG WILL CALCULATE PTS PER $ PER MEMBER WHEN DONATION CONFIRMED BY ACTIVITY)
DOUBLE BONUS POINTS IF CLUB CONTRIBUTES MONTHLY. 50% BONUS IF CLUB CONTRIBUTES QUARTERLY.
30. CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND 50
31. CONTRIBUTIONS TO RECORDING FOR BLIND AND DYSLEXIC 50
32 CONTRIBUTIONS TO LCIF 50
33. SPONSORING A MELVIN JONES FELLOW 1000
34. TOTAL CLUB MEMBERS WHO BECAME LCIF CONTRIBUTING 50
MEMBER IN 2004-05
35. CONTRIBUTION TO GA LIONS BAND & YOUTH ACTIVITIES 50
36. TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO GA. LIONS LIGHTHOUSE & WHITE CANE 50
37. TOTAL EYEGLASSES, LENSES,
CASES, HEARING AIDS
CONTRIBUTED THIS MONTH. POINTS AWARDED PER ITEM.
(ITEMS DELIVERED TO LIGHTHOUSE)
GLASSES 5 pts LENSES 2 pts CASES 1 pt HEARING AIDS 100 pts
38. CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLCB AND SEND A KID TO 50
CAMP DAY CONTRIBUTIONS
39. TOTAL ATTENDING LIONS DAY AT CAMP 25
40. SPONSORING LIBERTY DAY ACTIVITY AT A SCHOOL 500
41 PURCHASING LIBERTY DAY BOOKLETS 10
PROGRAMS/CLUB ACTIVITIES
42. PROGRAMS ON DG GOAL TOPICS 100
43. TOTAL MEMBERS WHO QUALIFY FOR GOLDEN CHAIN AWARD 100
44. TOTAL APPLICATIONS FOR STATE/INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 100
45. ASSOC. DIRECTORS ATTENDANCE AT GLCB/LIGHTHOUSE 100
MEETINGS
46. SPONSOR PEACE POSTER CONTEST (NO. SPONSORED) 100
47. SPONSOR WHITE CANE DAY 100
48. SPONSOR SEND A KID TO CAMP DAY 100
Notes* Clubs will receive points for A-1 Reports, also bonus points for attendance at District Functions and regular monthly or quarterly donations to Georgia Lion Charities. Clubs will receive points based on attendance for zone/district meetings they sponsor. These rules will not be listed in the State Directory.
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