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Volume VII, No. 3

STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY AT GAT CONFERENCE

The GLT Report and Voices From The Field

My Fellow Lions and Leos: Your Club…..Your Way

We are pleased to present a synopsis Please attend our GLT Seminar at the District Mid- An Overview.
of the presentations delivered by the Winter Convention February 15th, 2020.
Global Leadership Team at our GAT VDG Anthony offered strategies for
Conference on November 21.. Respectfully Submitted by: structuring the protocol of club meet-
The Global Leadership Team ings and aligning it with members’
Qualities of an Effective PDG Pauline C. Francis, Coordinator interests.
Lions Club Leader. Key points included:

Presented by: Know Your Club Strcture - Consideration of the general meeting
PDG Pauline C. Francis types (traditional, connected, or combi-
Lions Clubs International is requiring that all clubs nation of the two)
The goal of the Global Leadership make changes according to the Standard Club
Team is to identify and train prospec- Structure as charted below. Most of the changes - Reviewing the elements of a club
meeting and considering ways to en-
tive leaders through Leadership De- will appear in The Board of Directors.
velopment Initiatives. courage member
involvement within an inviting atmos-
Officers leading the club will include the Presi-
In order to be an effective Lion Leader dent, 1st. Vice President, Membership and Service phere;
at the club level, one must have a solid Chairs (forming the Club’s GAT), of which the - Determining and sharing the purpose
foundation in the mission and objec- President is the Chairperson and a member of the and goals of the meeting (e.g. plan
tives of Lionism. A leader must also District GAT. events or projects, enjoy fellowship,
be knowledgeable about the responsi- The 1st. Vice President is the Leadership Chair- present informal speakers, or just so-
bilities of each office, including those cializing)
related to Committee Chairs. person and a member of the District GLT.
The club’s Membership Chairperson is a member - Reviewing appropriate Dress Code
Club / Lion Leaders strengthen their of the District GMT. for specific meetings.
leadership skills and achieve excel- - Successful practices include starting
lence by The club’s Service Chairperson (a new official and ending on time, providing and
Attending Training, Seminars and position) is a member of the District GST. maintaining transparency by distrib-
Workshops at the District, State and Other officers include the Immediate Past Presi- uting Minutes and Treasurer’s Re-
International Levels. An effective dent who is the club’s LCIF coordinator, the Mar- ports).
Lion Leader should also participate in keting and Communications Chairperson (another
Conventions and other Leadership new official position), the 2nd. Vice President, - Inviting local leaders from public or
Institutes. business sectors to address the club
secretary and treasurer. about community issues and concerns.
Other qualities of an effective Clubs can choose to elect other officers, such as
Lions Club Leader include: 1st. and 2nd. Year Directors and Program Direc- - Featuring meaningful and interesting
* Ability to set achievable goals. tors. Tail twister, Lion Tamer and Safety Officers activities while offering opportunities
for members to learn about local issues
* Effective delegation of responsi are also optional of interest to the club,
bilities.
* Be a good listener. Finally, Lions Clubs International strongly recom- - Encouraging members to become
* Model a Lion who is successful. mends these committees ~ involved and serve on projects that
* Involve members in planning. a. Constitution and By-Laws. offer solutions to identified problems.
* Conduct a well-organized meeting.
* Take the initiative to strengthen the b. Information and Technology. VDG Anthony also presented features
club. c. Finance of the “Connected” clubs which con-
* Treat members with respect nect and meet via smart phone, social
* Communicate with club members d. Marketing and Communication. gatherings, or service projects.
* Recognize other Lion members
for their achievements and successes e. Leadership
Handouts on all topics were distribut- f. Membership Lion Anthony B. Cochran
ed at the GAT Conference.
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g. Service 2 Vice District Governor
For more information on the Global
Leadership Team, or if you need a
Guest Speaker for your Club or Advi- Prepared by
sory Committee Meeting, please con- Lion Rayboyd Stennett
tact us via the District Directory. Member, District GLT