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Marvelous Mid—Winter Memories
Historic Virtual Convention 2021

THE WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS

TELL YOUR STORY! CONFLICT
NO STORY TOO SMALL! RESOLUTION

“If the Lion does not tell his story, the hunter will be PRESENTERS: Lions Diane Rougher
the hero” and Leo Wang
~ West African Proverb
In their overview of How to Address and
WHY REPORT SERVICE? Resolve Conflict, they shared that Con-
flict Resolution can be handled formally
Presenters: ZC Indarjeet Paul or informally. However, the goal is to
Lion Annette Hinkson-Smith
peacefully resolve the situation without
* Reporting service is the final step for each service having to resort to formal grievance and
project. complaint processes. An informal reso-
lution can be achieved by having a dis-
* LCI can be identified as a global service provider cussion with all parties to resolve the
when healthy Districts are supported by actively en- problem, while ensuring that all parties
gaged clubs.
are reasonably satisfied with the out-
* Published service data shows tangible evidence of come.
successful humanitarian efforts to improve communi-
ties across the globe. This encourages and attracts new Steps in Managing and Resolving
members with a willingness to serve, and the work of Conflict:-
Lionism will be sustained well into the next century.
Most important, take a positive approach
* Reporting service can be a point of pride that can be Treat each other with respect
celebrated by your club. Your club’s service project Stay calm and avoid putting each other
may be the seed for another of LCI’s Global Causes.
down
* Your story helps to create a database of the great Listen to each other and do not interrupt
projects done in your community and helps LCI to Focus on the problem, not the person(s)
identify “best practices” that can be shared globally. Focus on a solution
Be kind and show empathy
* Clubs that report service become eligible for service
awards and other forms of recognition. Lions Diane and Leo advised that should

SHARING YOUR STORIES HELPS LCI ~ it become necessary for a Formal Griev-
 Accurately measure our global impact ance, it is important to follow the appro-
 Identify the best ways to work together priate chain of command: that is Zone
Chair, Regional Chair, District Governor
 Bring attention to the great work of Lions then LCI.
 Ensure clubs’ service is
supported in the best ways possible NEVER START A FORMAL
 Identify and focus on changing needs in specific GRIEVANCE WITH LCI!!!!
communities.
 Reshape public opinion and increase global visi- Reported by,
bility to new challenges that require humanitarian
solutions. Lion Yolande Cadore,
 Pursue club, District and organizational excel- Kings and Queens E-News Reporter
lence.

Improve membership value and reach new members.