District Resources

Spring 2008 Officer Training - May 3, 2008

Member Contact Information - The district secretary makes the district directory of club officers available in the Member Services section.
Board Members - Eyes and Ears of the Board. Be a contact for members to speak to about issues of concern. Bring issues to Board.
Vice President - Overseer of committees. Should perform an annual review of the need for standing committees to continue or be dissolved.
President - Recognize member achievements. Attend zone meetings, conventions, and organize annual club retreat (use outside facilitator). Delegate tasks through club chain of command (ie Vice Presidents and Committee Chairs). Work to keep meetings interesting. Make sure needs of community are met.
Tail Twister - Keep meeting interesting. Enforce club rules. Charge minimal fines.
Secretary - Record club happenings. Report to LCI using WMMR Activity Reporting system. Can add activity to report throughout month with Save option and then Submit at end of the month.
A copy of the report is save-able by using the Print Report option. This allows you to place a copy in your personal/club records and send a copy to whomever needs one (ie DG).
Basic training for WMMR system is available in the Member Services section.
Advanced help is available from Lion Carmalita Way (Email Carmalita).
Treasurer - Keep the club books balanced.
More information on Tax Changes will be provided at the Fall Conference. Mark your calendar for November 1, 2008 to be at the Howard Johnson, 28th St and US-131 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Lion Tamer - Keeper of club "stuff", such as the bell, gavel, and banner.
Membership Director/Chair - Provide the club with interesting programs for meetings. Encourage new member recruitment. Perform good exit interviews (perhaps performed by an independent person).
Zone Meetings - Clubs within a close geographic region are grouped into a Zone. Presidents, Secretaries, Membership Chairs, District Governors, Vice-District Governors, Zone Chair, and Regional Chair should attend. Invite any additional Lions who would like to participate (ie For 2008-09, please invite Sue Johnson). For more information on Zone Meetings, please contact Lion Kyle Austin (Email Kyle)
Conflict Resolution - If tension builds between members, conflict resolution should be attempted before the problem spreads. Suggestions for starting the process include speaking to someone who is independent from the conflict but close to the members involved. Invite an experienced Lion from another club (or district) to address the issue with the members involved. Contact Lion Rod Prys (Email Rod)
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Pictures from 2008 Officer Training Day

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