Lioness

President

MajorDuties

Overview...... 2

•EstablishingGoals...... 4

•AppointingCommittees...... 5

•PlanningChecklist...... 6

EffectiveLionessClubAdministration...... 7

Selecting,PlanningandConductingaClubActivity.....9

SelectingServiceProjects...... 12

AgendaPreparation...... 12

OVERVIEW

Servesaschairmanoftheclub'sBoardofDirectors. PresidesatallBoardofDirectorsandclubmeetings.

SeesthatBoardmeetsregularly.Don'tkeepchangingdateofmeeting.

AppointsallstandingandspecialcommitteeswiththeapprovaloftheBoardofDirectors.

Actsasex-officiomemberofall standingandspecialcommittees,exceptthenominatingcommittee.

AssignsVice-President(s)tocoordinatevariouscommittees.Committeesinclude:

*ActivitiesDevelopmentandImplementationProject/ServiceActivities

*External Affairs

MembershipPublicRelations/Publications Program

*InternalAffairs

FinanceElections

ConstitutionandBylawsSocial

Callsspecial meetings ofthe cluborBoard ofDirectors accordingtothe Standard Lioness ClubConstitution.

Preparesawrittenagendaforregular,specialandannualclubmeetingsandBoardofDirectorsmeetings.

Signsallmembershipcertificates.

Representstheclubwithinthecommunityandparticipatesinallcommunityeventswhenrequested.

Beproud ofyouractivities,utilizeyourLocalMedia.

Preparesandpresentsanannual reporttotheclub.Thisreportreviewssignificantactivitieswhilerecommendingfutureactivities.

Reviewspresidential responsibilitieswiththeincomingPresident. Also transfersallclubfilesandpertinent information regardingon-goingclubactivitiestotheincomingPresident.

MakescertainthatthecluboperatesinharmonywiththepoliciesoftheStandardLionessClub ConstitutionandClub'sBylaws.

MaintainsstandardsoftheClubandmakecertainthatthepurposeandobjectivesaremet throughthedevelopmentofastrongandactiveserviceprogram.

Understandsthedutiesandresponsibilitiesofclubofficersandcommittees.

MakescertainthatregularelectionsareconductedaccordingtotheStandardLionessClubConstitutionandClub Bylaws.

GetsacquaintedwithotherClubsandtheirmembers.

MakescertainthatthesponsoringLionsclubisinformed.

CLUBMEETINGS

Prepareanagenda

Encouragegoodattendance

Notifymembersofmeetingspromptly,etc.

OpenwithPledge,Prayer,etc.KeepyouSkirtTwisterworking(Thisgeneratesfunandinterest)

Keepyourclubbusy

Planalleventsandprojectsearly. BeenthusiasticKeepcontrol

SetyourGoalsmonthlyandyearly. InstillLeadership

KnowtheprincipalsanddoctrinesoftheOrganization(CodeofEthics/Protocol)

BEPROUDOFYOUR CLUB

ESTABLISHING GOALS

Whatisthesinglemost importanteventthatyouhopetocreateforyourLionessclubthisyear?

Whatisthemostimportanteventyouhopetoachievewithyourclubthisyear?

Whatdoyoupersonallyhopetoaccomplishthisyearasclubpresident?

Theanswerstothesequestionswillprovidedirectionforyourannualplanofwork.Reviewyouranswers.Identifythespecifictasks,personsInvolvedanddeadlinesforcompletionofthesetasks.

TASKS / PERSONS TO BEINVOLVED / DATETOBECOMPLETED

Talktotheoutgoingclubpresident.

•Identifythoseitemsthatmightcontinueintoyourpresidential year.

•Discussotherrecommendationsbytheout-goingpresident.

Now,discussyourplanofworkwithothers inside/outsideyourLionessclub.

•Whatsuggestionsdotheyhave?

Reviewtheprojectsthatyourclubhascommittedtothisyear.

•Cananyoftheseprojectsberefinedorimproved whilebeingincorporated intoyourplanofwork?

Consultyourclubtreasurerregardingfinancesforyourplan.

•Cantheclubaffordtosupportyourplanofwork?

Withallofthisinformation,reviewyourgoalsandmakeallnecessaryrevisions.Theresultswillbeyourplanofworkforyourpresidential year.

APPOINTINGYOURCOMMITTEES

Oneofthe most important decisions that aclubpresident can make isthe selection ofcommitteechairperson and committee members. These assignments must be within the provisions of boththeStandard Lioness ClubConstitution and your Club'sBylaws. Eachcommitteeshould have atleast three members. All committees should beapproved by theclub'sBoard ofDirectors.

Asdeterminecommitteeassignments,rememberto:

•Providememberswiththeopportunitytousetheirtalents.Matchtherightpersontothe righttask.

•Avoidgivingthesamememberthesame assignmenteveryyear.Membersmaygrowfromanewexperience.

•Assignsmalltaskstonewmembers.Buildtheirself-confidenceslowly.

•Giveallmemberstheopportunitytodeveloptheirleadershipskills.

•Giveyourselfadequatetimetodeterminetheseofficerassignments.

Asyouselectcommitteechairperson,youmightconsiderLionesseswho:

•HaveexpressedanInterestInaparticularcommitteechairmanship.

•Areenthusiastic.

•Aredependable.

•Easilyacceptdirectionfromothers.

•Workwellwithotherclubmembers.

•Easilydelegatetaskstoothers.

•Areagreeabletoworkingwithaco-chairpersonifnecessary.

Although,asclubpresident,youhavetheprerogativetomakecommitteememberswiththerespectivecommitteechairperson. Avoid anypersonalconflicts,ifpossible.Committeesmustworkasateam.

Whileselectingcommitteemembers,becertainthateverymember-NEWandOLD-maintainanactiveroleintheClub. ActiveinvolvementisaneffectivewaytopreventmembersfromleavingtheClub,butneverasktoomuchofasinglemember. Thiscanbediscouraging andmaycausemembers toleave yourClub.

Presentyourproposed committeechairperson andcommitteememberassignmentstoyourclub'sBoard ofDirectors forreview andapproval.

AfteryourassignmentshavebeenapprovedbytheBoardofDirectors:

•Contacttheprospectivechairpersonandaskthemtoserveonthecommittee.Bepreparedtobepersuasiveifthememberisreluctanttoacceptthisresponsibility.

•Review witheach chairpersontheirresponsibilitiesandshareallappropriateinformation.

•Announcechairpersonandcommitteememberassignmentsataregularclubmeeting.IfassignmentsareannouncedpriortoJuly 1,approval from thecurrentclubpresidentshouldbesought.Then,mailaprintedcommitteelisttoeachmember.

PLANNING CHECKLIST

CommitteeChairman

Utilizestrengthsof individual members

InvolveVice-Presidentsincommitteeappointments

RegularClub Meetings

Haveanagenda prepared-Gavelthemeetingsperschedule

Allowappropriatetimeforspeakerorprogram.Keepyour regular meetingsinformationalRecognizeindividualmemberaccomplishments.

BoardMeetings

Agenda(preparedandthoughtout)Beginonschedule

Keepmeetingmoving

Sharewithgeneralmembership,theactionsoftheBoardofDirectors

Membership

RecruitmentofnewmembersRetention NewMembers

Inductionceremony

Committeeassignment

Proper introduction to club

Encouragenewmembers

District/ZoneLevel

AttendDistrict/Zonemeetings

A chancetointerchange

Ideas,concerns,problems

MonthlyReports

EFFECTIVELIONESSCLUBADMINISTRATION

WHYYOUBENEFITBY BEINGANEFFECTIVECLUBADMINISTRATOR

*YourCluboperationswillallbeunified

*YourClubwillgrowstronger-Immediately

*Yourmembers willdeveloptheir leadershipqualities

*YourClubwillbeamoreeffectiveforceinyourcommunity

HOWTOBEEFFECTIVE

AsPresident,youareyourClub'schiefexecutiveofficer.Youmustprovide directionforyourBoardofDirectorsifyourClubistoaccomplishitsobjectives.NoLionessPresidentcanbeaneffectiveleaderunlesssheknowshowtoadministrateeffectively.EffectiveadministrationmeansgivingdueattentiontotheoperatingdetailsofyourClub.Thisinvolves:

l.AHEALTHYRESPECTFORSOUNDFINANCIALDECISIONS. Becertainyour

clubiskeepingseparateadministrativeandactivityfundsandknowsatalltimeshowmuchmoneyiscominginandgoingout.TheTreasurermustgiveherfinancial reporttotheBoardofDirectors ateachmeeting.

2. ACONCERNFORACCURATEANDUPTODATERECORDS. This,of course,youdelegatetoyourSecretary.Butyoushouldencouragethethorough keepingofclubrecords,meetingminutes,individualmemberattendanceandawardrecordsandthetimely submittingofquarterlyreportforms.

3. ANAPPRECIATIONOFWHAT ADEQUATE CLUBSUPPLIESCAN DO FORYOU. Clubsuppliesaretools.Intherighthands,theycandomuchtobuildandmaintainyourClub.Clubsupplies,pinsandawardscanbeobtainedthroughtheAffiliate Treasurer.

Mostformscannowbeobtainedat and,ifnecessary,contacttheAffiliate Treasurer foranyformsnotavailable,oraccessible,online. Rememberthatgiving anawardtoacommunitymembercanbeanexcellentpublicrelationsgestureforyourClub..

DisplaytheLionessemblemproudlywheneveryouoryourmemberscomeintocontactwiththepublic.

4.ANUNDERSTANDINGOFTHERESPONSIBILITIES OFYOUR CLUBOFFICERS.

5.EARLYANDTHOROUGHPLANNINGOFYOURACTIVITIES. Beprepared.ThereisnosuchthingastoomuchtimetoprepareforyourClub'snextfund-raisingorservice

activityproject.Yourpersonalencouragementto yourappointedcommitteesisessential.

6.AWELLPLANNEDMEETING. Abrief,yetthorough,Clubmeetingisappreciated byallmembers.Planyouragendainadvanceandsticktoit.Keepdiscussionpertinenttothe

issue;Clubmemberswillappreciateyourfirmcontrol.

7.CAREFULSELECTIONOFYOUR "TEAM". SelectenthusiasticLionessesasyourcommitteechairpersons.Nomatter howgoodanadministratoryouare,yourgoalsforyour

Clubmaygounrealizedwithoutstrongandunifiedcommitteesupport.Suchsupportrequiresyourpersonalinvolvement.Planaleadershiporientationsessionthatemphasizesteamwork. Amongotherthings,thissessionshouldcover:

a.SpecificresponsibilitiesforeveryLioness.

b.Clubgoalsfortheyear,includingtheDistrictPresident'sgoals.

c.Yourspecificassignmentsforeachcommittee.

Avoidselectingthesamewomenforthesametasks.All membersshouldbegiventhechancetodevelopleadershipresponsibilities.AssignsimpledutiestonewmemberstohelpbuildtheirconfidencesotheymaytakeonmoreambitiousprojectsInthefuture.Theywill become better,more involved Lionesses.

EFFECTIVECLUBADMINISTRATORS HAVEALSOLEARNEDTO:

•SetrealisticgoalsfortheirClubs

•Trynewandinnovativesolutionstoproblemssuggestedbyothers

•Delegateauthority

•Managetimeeffectively

•Establishprocedures,channelsofcommunicationsandareasofresponsibility.

YOURCLUBANDTHEDISTRICT

YourDistrict PresidentandtheLionesswhoservesasyourArea Directorareselected tohelpsupportandstrengthentheLionessClubsinyourDistrictandtoassistnewclubsintheorganizationprocess. TheseBoardmemberscanassistandencourageyouinyourjobofleadingyourclub.

AsmoreLionessClubsintheDistrictare organized,youwillwanttomeetthemandexchangeideasandinformation.WorkwithyourDistrictPresidentandDistrictGovernortoaccomplishthis goal.Thesharingofproblemsaswellastriumphscanbeextremelysupportiveanduplifting.YourStateLiaisonandDistrictOfficersarearesourcecenterstandingreadytoassistyou.OuraimistoworkwithyoutoprovideachallengingandrewardingLionessClubmembershipfor

all.

IT'SUPTOYOU!

YourClub has givenyouthehonorofleadingitfor ayear.Yourofficers,Boardmembersandcommitteechairpersonsarestandingbyforyourdirection.YourClubmembersexpectyoutoprovideeffectiveadministration.Therestisuptoyou.

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SELECTING,PLANNINGCONDUCTINGACLUBACTIVITY

Notwo clubsintheWorldwould conductthesameproject inexactlythesame way. However,forany Clubserviceactivity,therearesomefundamentalprinciples, mostofwhich willapplyinany case.Thefollowing are recommended as a checklist:

l.Cluborcommitteemeets,discussestheproblem,orneeds.(Whatthiscommunityneedsis...... )

2.Discusspossibleactivities. (Seeattached suggestedactivitieslist)

3.Getthefacts.

a.Determinewhatworkisalreadybeingdonebyotheragenciesororganizations.

b.IssponsoringLionsClubparticipating?

c.DeterminepartyourLionessClubshouldundertake.

d.Consultwithofficersofthecityadministration,law enforcement,schools,orotherprofessionalorcivicleaders.

e.Arethereoverallcommunitygoalsorlong-rangeplans?

f.ShouldLionessesworkwithothergroupsoragreeonspecific"piecesofaction"?

g.Whythisprojectorservice?

h.Isit highonlistofpriorities?

1.Avoidduplicatingorconflictingwithothercommunityservices.

4.Relateyourresourcestoneeds.

a.Arefundsrequired?

b.Howmuch?

c.Aretheyavailable?

d.Howaretheytobeacquired?

e.Arethereenoughmemberstodo thework?

f.Whomighthelp-LEOClubmembers,Boy/GirlScouts,otheryouthgroups,retiredcitizens,andschools?

g. Aremembersorotherindividualsneededwhohavespecialknowledge,skills,orabilities?

5.Planyourwork.

a.Developastep-by-stepplan.

b.Chartacourseshowingeachjobtobedone.

c.Whoistodoit?

d.When,where,how?

6.Workyourplan.

a.Distributedutiesamongmembersformaximumparticipation

b.Askforadviceandhelpfromothersifalarge project.

c.Publicizethepurpose.

d.Publicizetheprogressofactivitytoencouragewideapprovalendsupport.

7.Evaluateresults. Largeprojectsrequiringlongperiodsoftimeshouldbeassessedperiodically.

a.Areweaccomplishing,orhaveweaccomplishedwhatwesetouttodo?

b.Weretheresourcesandmethodsusedtobestadvantage?

c.Ifthisprojectweretobeundertakenagain,whatchangeswouldbesuggested?

d.Wheredowegofromhere?

e.Whatcomesnext?

8.Reportandgiverecognition.

a.Reporttocommunitynewsmediaafinaldescriptionoftheactivityandwhatitaccomplished.

b.ReportsametotheState/DistrictLionessClubs.

c.Includereviewofthesituation,problems encounteredandhowtheworkwasdone,beforeandafterpicturesifapplicable.

d.Givepublicrecognitiontoallwhomadesubstantialcontributions.

SUGGESTEDACTIVITIES

A.TWODIFFERENTAREAS

a.Serviceactivityitself.

i.Decideontypeofactivity.

b.Raisingfundsfortheactivity.

i.Decideonhowmuchmoneyisrequired.

ii.Publicizepurposeforwhichfundsareneededandwillbeused.

B.COMMUNITYACTIVITIES. Somethingfromwhicheveryoneoralmosteveryonecanbenefit.

a.Avisionexaminationprogramopentoeveryone.

b.A playground(orequipmenttobeaddedtoone alreadyinuse).

c.Agiftofsomesorttoahospitalinthearea.

I. Equipment.

II Aroomiftheyarebuildinganaddition.

III. Ablooddonationprogram.IVAn eyebank program.

d.Helptothe schools in thearea.

l. Scholarships.

ll. Eyeexaminationtestsorequipment.

Ill.Donationofbooks.

1v. Contribution orencouragesportsintheschools.

v. Workinthepsychiatricarea.

v1.Aid childrenwithpsychologicalproblemsthatmaycausethemtodropout ofschoollater.

vii. Acampforblindchildrenand/ormentallyretardedchildren.

e.Sponsorship-opentoallchildrenincommunity.

1.BoyScoutorGirlScoutTroop.

11. LittleLeagueBaseballTeam.

111. StudentFarm Group.

IV StudentBusinessGroup.

v. WorkwithSeniorCitizensInthecommunity.

C.SPECIALPROJECTS

a.Blind and VisuallyImpaired work. Give help tospecific blind/visually impairedpeople with:

l. Canes

ll. Guidedogs.

111. Education.

1v. Braillebooksandmagazines

v.Talkingbooksandmagazines

vi.Outingsfortheblindchildren.

b.CognitivelyDisabledChildren.

I. Education-scholarshipsforspecialteachers,schoolsorschoolequipment,transportation toschool.

11. Employmentassistingthemtoearnalivingontheirownaftertheyleaveschool.

c.Familiesinneedinthecommunity.

I. Work withtheschoolstoseeifany childrenneedglasses,dentalwork,medicaltreatmentwhichhasbeenrecommendedbutwhichtheparentscannotafford.

11. Checktheagenciesthatalreadyaidthepoortoseeifthereis anytypeofaidthatisneededoutwhichcannotbesuppliedbythem.

III. Recreationfacilitiesfortheyoungstersinimportant. Seeiftherearewaysyourclubcouldworkwiththesechildren.

l. Supplysportsequipment

2. Takethemtoballgames

IV.SupplyChristmas(Holidays)basketsand help to individualfamiliesduringtheyear.

d.ChildreninNeed. Opportunitiesmayarisetohelpchild(ren)whoareindifficultcircumstances(i.e.childreninshelters)withthingssuchas:

I. Providingaccesstorecreational facilities.

11. Providingeducational aids.

111. Tripstoballgames,museums,zoos,placesofinteresttowhichthey wouldotherwisenotbetaken,picnics.

IV. Formingateamprogramandtakeaparticularyouth"underyourwing',takinghim/herplacesonweek-ends,rememberinghim/heratChristmas,Etc.

D.MAJORACTIVITIESOFLIONISM

ChildAbuseSightConservation

HealthServicesCitizenshipServices

PublicServicesEducationalServices

EnvironmentalServicesRecreational ServicesSocialServices

SELECTINGSERVICEPROJECT(S)

Asclubpresidentyouwillofferguidancetobothyourclub'smembersandBoardofDirectorsastheydeterminetheclub'sserviceactivitiesfortheyear.Hundredsofpotentialprojectsmayexist,butprioritiesmustbeestablished.Allclubsarelimitedintermsoftime,energy,andmoney.

Notwoclubsthroughout theWorldwillconductthesameserviceactivityinexactlythesameway.Clubsmayfeelmoresuccessfuliftheyaccomplishafewprojectswell,ratherthanattemptingmanyprojects withmediocrity. Fundamental questionsshould beansweredasserviceactivitiesaredetermined:

•Whatuniqueneedsexistwithinyourcommunity?

•Arethereanycommunity organizations involved in meeting thoseneeds?

•Whichneedsbestmatchyourclub'sresources(time,andmoney)?

•Couldyourclub Joinwithanotherorganizationandsuccessfullymeetaparticularneed?

Aftertheclubhasselecteditsserviceactivitiesfortheyear,aplantocompletetheseactivitiesshouldbedeveloped.

AGENDAPREPARATION

Agendasmayvaryfromclubtoclub.Belowaretheagendaswhichareusedmostfrequently.Eachagendacaneasilybeadaptedto fityourclub'scustomsanddesires. Ontheright-handcolumnisaskeletonagendaforyouruse.

BoardofDirectorMeetings

I. CalltoOrder-

Gaintheattentionofmembers. Quietmemberssothatmeetingcanbegin.

2.OpeningCeremony-

Maybeaninvocation,song,salutetotheflag,orotherclubcustomortradition.

Thosepersons askedtolead theceremonyshouldbenotified inadvance.

3.RollCall

4.CommentsfromthePresident-Reviewagenda;makeanynecessaryadditions;adaptmeetingagenda.

5.Secretary'sReport-

6.ReadingofCommunications-

Secretary'sreadingof lettersreceivedfromlocalsponsoringLionsclub,other

Communityorganizations,etc.Ifpossiblereviewsecretary'slettersinadvance.

BoardofDirectorMeetingAgenda

Call toOrder

OpeningCeremony

RollCall

CommentsfromthePresident

Secretary's ReportCommunications

7. / Treasurer'sReport-
Reportofitemized monthlyexpenditures / Treasurer'sReport
andincome,currentbudgetbalance,and
billsneedingapproval.Copyofreportto
8. / beplacedonfileforaudit.CommitteeReports- / CommitteeReports
Reportsfromstandingandspecial
committees. Actionsrequiringapproval
shouldbepresented.
9. / OldBusiness- / OldBusiness
Itemsdiscussedbutnotacteduponfrom
10. / previousmeetings. NewBusiness- / NewBusiness
Generallyitemsnotpreviouslypresented
ordiscussed.Newitemsshouldbe
presentedbycommitteechairmenor
11. / introducedthroughnewcorrespondence. Adjournment- / Adjournment

ClubMeetings

l.CalltoOrder-

2.OpeningCeremony-

Maybeaninvocation,song,salutetotheflag,orotherclubcustom ortradition.

Thosepersons askedtoleadtheceremonyshouldbenotifiedinadvance.

3.RollCall/IntroductionofGuests

4.Meal-

Someclubsconductdinnermeetings.

5.Program

Specialspeakerorentertainmentcouldprecede orfollowbusinesssection ofthemeeting. Theperson responsiblefortheprogramshouldpresentanintroduction.

6.Secretary'sReport-

Readingandapprovalofminutesfromthepreviousmeeting.

7.Treasurer'sReport-

Reportofitemizedmonthlyexpendituresandincome,currentbudgetbalance,andbillsneedingapproval.

ClubMeeting Agenda

CalltoOrderOpeningCeremony

RollCall/IntroductionofGuestsMeal

Program

Secretary'sReport

Treasurer'sReport

8.BoardofDirector'sReport-BoardofDirector'sReportBriefreportofactiontakenatmostrecent

Boardmeeting. Appointanofficerto beresponsibleforthisreport.

9.ReadingofCommunications-CommunicationsReadingoflettersreceived from local

sponsoringLionsClub,otherLioness

Clubs,orothercommunityorganizationsbytheSecretary. If possible,review

letterswith thesecretaryinadvance.

I0.CommitteeReports-CommitteeReports Reportsfromstandingandspecial

committees.Brief,butthoroughreportsarebest.Actionsrequiringapprovalshouldbepresented.

11.Old Business -Old BusinessItemsdiscussedbutnotacteduponfrom

previousmeetings.

12.NewBusiness- New Business

Generallyitemsnotpreviously presentedordiscussed.Newitemsshould bepresented by committeechairmenorintroduced through new correspondence.

13.Adjournment- Adjournment

WISCONSIN LIONESS

100% PRESIDENT’S AWARD CRITERIA

The following criteria must be met for a Lioness President to be eligible for this award.

  • The Lioness Club shall comply with the Standard Lioness Club Constitution and shall refrain from any action encouraging unauthorized use of the name, good will, emblem, and other insignias of the association.
  • The Lioness Club shall show a net increase in membership for the fiscal year. (Net increase is not affected by deceased or transferred members)

OR

The Lioness Club President must have personally sponsored one new member into the Lioness Club prior to the end of the fiscal year.

  • The Lioness Club must have conducted at least one major service activity, which shall have been reported on the Clubs Monthly Project and Activities Report. (LC-01)
  • The Lioness Club must have conducted at least one major fund-raising project with substantial membership participation. This must be reported on the Clubs Monthly Project and Activities Report. (LC-01)
  • The President must attend District Officer Training and one other District or State function of their choice, such as an Area meeting, District Convention or State Convention.
  • All Monthly Project and Activities Reports must have been filed on time and on the official form LC-01.
  • Elections must be held by ______and the new officers must be reported within 30 days, on official form LC-02.
  • The Lioness Club President must certify that all new members have been properly indoctrinated and assigned to a working activity or service committee.
  • Any of these above rules may be waived by the District/Associate President if advised of conditions which exist beyond the control of the President.

I certify the Lioness President of the Lioness Club has complied with the above requirements and is entitled to the 100% President Award.

DATE:

CLUB SECRETARY

Approval of the Affiliate/Associate President

DATE:

AFFILIATE/ASSOCIATE PRESIDENT