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New Members Orientation. Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International. The largest service organization in the world. We are 1.35 million men & women. We are in 205 Countries & Geographical Locations in the World. There are 738 Multiple Districts 46,000 Clubs. Who are Lions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION
Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International
The largest service organization in the world.
We are 1.35 million men & women. We are in 205 Countries &
Geographical Locations in the World. There are 738 Multiple Districts 46,000 Clubs
Who are Lions
Our Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian
service.
Our Logo
One Lion is looking forward to our future accomplishments.
One Lion is looking back to our past accomplishments.
Lions Emblem
LIBERTYINTELLIGENCEOUR NATION'S SAFETY
The Origin of the name
Lions ColorsPurple and Gold
To Lions, purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to ones self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage and dedication to a cause.
Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind and purse towards mankind.
Lions Clubs InternationalOak Brook Illinois
Lions Clubs International 1917Melvin Jones
International President
•Joseph Preston
1st Vice PresidentDr. Jitsuhiro Yamada
Japan
International DirectorsThe Lions Clubs International Board of Directors is
composed of 34 international directors. Together, they serve our association by:
• Supervising all officers and committees of the board and association.
• Managing association business, property and funds.• Preparing and approving the association's fiscal year
budget.• International directors serve for two years and are
designated as either first year directors or second year directors.
International ConventionJune 30, 1925
Cedar Point OhioHelen Keller asked us to be KNIGHTS of the
BLIND in the CRUSADE AGAINST DARKNESS
Lions History 1917 1st Convention in Dallas Texas Dr. William P Woods 1st President Melvin Jones 1st Secretary 1945 Slogan WE SERVE 1968 Creation of “LCIF” 1973 Melvin Jones Fellowship 1987 Women came into Lions
Lions Around the World
1917 Chicago USA 1920 Ontario Canada 1950 Europe 1960 Asia & Africa 2002 China
Multiple District 19 has 9 Districts
These are labeled A through I
Multiple District 19
MD – 19 OfficeBellingham Washington
MD – 19 Office Staff
Council Chair Gary Reidel Vice Council Chair Al Beddows Patty Allen Executive Secretary / Treasurer Michele Barrie Administrative Assistant Theresa Avezeda Receptionist
District 19 - C
DG John Kirry 1VDG Al Hedstrom 2 VDG Jan Weatherly Cabinet Secretary Kim Riley District C has Six Zones There are 48 clubs in District C
District C Governor John Kirry
Gig Harbor Lions
1 Vice. District C Governor Al Hedstrom
Silverdale Sunrise Lions
2 Vice District GovernorJan Weatherly
Olympia Host Lions
Zone Chairs 2014-2015
Zone C-1 Bonnie Manning
Zone C-2 Sandy Johnston
Zone C-3 Sandra Nolen
Zone C-4 Patrick Burch
Zone C-5 Cindy Morey
Zone C-6 Pat Bucknell
District C Club Support team (GMT/GLT)
Leadership/training, Extension, Membership Public Relations Retention,
District C Cabinet
Diabetes Awareness Dictionary Project
Hearing Conferences
Sight CARE
Leader dogs ALERT
Camp Leo LCIF
Peace Poster Environment
Leo Clubs International Understanding
Lions Quest NWLERC
Youth Exchange NWLSHF
Major District C Projects:
• Camp Leo• Lions Eyeglasses Recycling
Center(LERC)• Lions Project New Hope NW
Thank You For Your Time