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Leo Club Advisor

Training and Orientation

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

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Module 1 // Leo Club Program Overview

Module 2 // The Role of the Leo Club Advisor

Module 3 // Leo Club Administration

Module 4 // Leo Club Program Resources

Module 5 // Continuing the Service Journey

Modules

Instructor Note: This training is designed to present the modules all together or as stand-alone modules. The general recommendation is that instructors should review the material included in each section and determine the modules that are of greatest relevance to the Leo club advisors in the area. Training facilitators may choose to break the modules into various sessions or separate training programs.

Each module concludes with a suggested reflection or discussion activity. Reflection/discussion prompts can be used in many ways:

Individual reflection – encourage learners to make notes of their answers independently
Large group discussion – use a flipchart to capture responses
Small group discussion – allocate additional time for smaller groups to discuss first and then report back their ideas to the larger group

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Module 4

Leo Club Program Resources

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International Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois USA

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300 W 22^nd Street

Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA

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Leo Club Program resources

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www.lionsclubs.org/leos

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Online resources

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Leo club marketing and recruitment resources

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For printed Leo recruitment materials:

Search “Leo Club Program Publication Order Form” on lionsclubs.org for printed Leo recruiting materials.

Submit completed form to leo@lionsclubs.org.

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Leo club items from the Lions Shop

Available from the Lions Shop (https://lionsclubsinternational.myshopify.com/collections/leos):

Leo new member kits
Leo apparel
Leo club meeting accessories
Leo certificates and plaque
Leo club officer lapel pins
Leo membership pins

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Leo eNews

Quarterly eNews sent by leo@lionsclubs.org with up-to-date information and announcements about the Leo Club Program.

eNews is sent to every Leo club and Leo club advisor that has an email address recorded in MyLCI.

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Leo Facebook page

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Leo Club Advisory Panelist

The Leo Club Advisory Panel is a 32-member board, made of two Leos and two Lions from each constitutional area.

Applications are due August 15.

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Leo or Leo-Lion Cabinet and Council Liaisons, Leo-Lion Board Liaisons

The district governor/ council chairperson can appoint a Leo or Leo-Lion to serve a one year term at the Lions District/ Multiple District as a district liaison. This position represents the interests and perspectives of Leos and Leo-Lions and facilitate communication and connections.

The Leo-Lion Board Liaison is an international opportunity for two Leo-Lion members to serve as part of the Lions International Board of Directors. The liaisons are selected by the Lions International President to serve a one-year term as a non-voting appointee.

To learn more about each role, refer to Chapter III and VII of Lions Board Policy.

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Lions Learning Center

Lion Account needed
Updated courses from Lions Learning Center

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Provides financial assistance to Lions multiple districts, sub-districts or single districts interested in organizing a Leo leadership event.

US$2,000 reimbursable grants
Up to three grants per constitutional area
Leos present or co-present sessions
Leos serve on conference planning committee
Standalone event
Lions and Leos collaborate

Leo Leadership Grants

Accepted between �July 1and May 1.

First come first served.

The Leo Leadership Grant offers Leos an opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a training or conference created with the specific needs of Leos in mind. Grants to help fund such conferences or trainings are available to Lions districts, multiple districts and constitutional areas. These trainings must address the development of Leos’ leadership skills, specifically in the areas of project management, teamwork, communication, innovation or planning community service projects.

Lions International awards up to US$2,000 each fiscal year. To be considered for grant funding, grant applications must be submitted and approved prior to holding the event. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received beginning July 1 and are accepted on a rolling basis until May 1 of each fiscal year. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants based on the content and quality of the planned Leo leadership event. Applications are found on lionsclubs.org/leogrants

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Provides financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district.

US$1,500 to US$5,000 to a Lions district or multiple district
25% matching requirement collected locally
Should include:

Hands-on service
Collaboration between Leos and Lions

LCIF Leo Service Grants

Accepted between �July 1and May 1.

First come first served.

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Leo awards

Lions International offers various awards to recognize Leos and Lions active in the Leo Club Program. Below are just a few award types, but for criteria and more details, please visit the Lions website at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/leo-awards-and-recognitions

Individual

Leo of the Year

Club

Club Excellence Award
Serving Together Award

District/ Multiple District

Leo District President Awards

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Summary

Important points from the module

Lions International has both free printable online guides for Leo clubs and items in the Lions Shop available for purchase.
Lions International communicates to Leo clubs via the leo@lionsclubs.org email and Facebook Leo Club Program page.
There are 20 award programs to recognize outstanding Leos.

End of module activity

Reflect on the blueprint developed at the end of Module 2. What resources will you use to help achieve or augment your plans?