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East Bay Lions - District 4-C3
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Livermore Lions Club
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• Session A
• History Structure of Lions Clubs International
• Session B
• Structure of Multiple District 4 District 4-C3
• Session C
• History Structure of Livermore Lions Club

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Lions Clubs International

• Session A
• History Structure of
• Lions Clubs International
• Presented at all meetings in the months of
• January, April, July, October

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• Lions Clubs International began in 1917 as the
  dream of Chicago insurance man Melvin Jones. He
  believed that local business clubs should
  expand their horizons from purely professional
  concerns to the betterment of their communities
  and the world at large. Melvin Jones served as
  the association secretary until his death in
  1961. He was often quoted for saying, You will
  not go far in life, until you help someone
  else.
• Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana, was
  elected as the first President of the
  association in October, 1917, in Dallas, Texas.
  Thirty-six delegates representing 22 clubs from
  9 states were in attendance.

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• The Greatest impact on the associations service
  commitment occurred in 1925 when Helen Keller
  addressed the Lions at the international
  convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. It was
  there that she challenged Lions to become
  knights of the blind in the crusade against
  darkness
• Since that time Lions have dedicated themselves
  to curing and preventing blindness around the
  world. Since 1990 Lions have cured or
  prevented blindness in over 24 million people.

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ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Worlds largest community service club Today
with more than 1.3 million Lions in 45,000 clubs
in 205 countries and geographical areas, Lions
have expanded their focus to help meet the
ever-increasing needs of our global community.
Our programs are continually changing to meet
new needs and greater demands, but our mission
has never wavered "We Serve."
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ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
International Headquarters is in Oak Brook, IL a
suburb of Chicago. 290 full time employees 11
Operating Divisions 20 Languages are
supported Extension Membership Club Supplies
Distribution Convention District/Club
Administration Finance Public Relations
Production International Activities Program
Development Leadership Legal LCIF Info Tech
WWW.LionsClubs.org
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ABOUT LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
There are seven Constitutional Areas that elect
34 International Directors for two-year terms to
the LCI Board of Directors with approximately
one-half being elected each year at the
International Convention. USA-14 Canada-1 Centr
al/South America-2 Europe-6 Orient SE
Asia-6 India/Africa/S. Asia/M East-4 Australia/Ne
w Zealand-1
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• Major International Programs include
• Sight Conservation
• Eyeglass recycling for underdeveloped nations
• Sight First II to eliminate the preventable
  causes of blindness worldwide. 30 million
  cured/prevented since 1990. 37 million more will
  be prevented/cured in the next 5 years.
• Worlds largest corneal transplant bank. 7
  million transplants completed
• Hearing Speech Services
• Diabetes Awareness
• Community Services such as Habitat for Humanity
• Environmental Services such as tree planting,
  recycling, parks
• Youth Opportunities such as Leo Clubs, Youth
  Outreach, Peace Poster Contest, Lions-Quest,
  Youth Exchange, Youth Camps
• International Relations such as Club Twinning
  Disaster Assistance

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Based on a recent report of Lions clubs
worldwide, it is estimated that each year Lions
clubs donate approximately 449 million and 76
million hours, which is equivalent to more than
31,000 people working full time for a year.
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Dana Biggs Past International Director 2007-2009 H
ome Club Reedley Kings River Ambassador Lions
Club Fresno, CA USA
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Dr. Bill Iannaccone Past International
Director 1993-1995 Home Club Walnut Creek Host,
Walnut Creek, CA USA Currently COO of Lions in
Sight MD4 LCIF Director Vice Chair USA/Canada
Ldrshp Forum 2009 Memphis
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Kay K. Fukushima Past International
President 2002-2003 Home Club Senator Lions,
Sacramento, CA USA
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Past International President 2006-2007 Jimmy
Ross of Quitaque, Texas, USA We Serve
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Past International President 2007-2008 Mahendra
Amarasuriya of Colombo, Sri Lanka Challenge to
Change
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Immediate Past International President
2008-2009 Al Brandel of West Hempstead, New
York, USA Everyday Heros performing Miracles
through Service
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International President 2009-2010 Eberhard
Wirfs of Hofheim AM Taunus Lions Club Hessen,
Germany
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LIONS CLUBS OBJECTIVES

• To create and foster a spirit of understanding
  among the nations of the world.
• To promote the principles of good government
  and good citizenship
• To take an active interest in the civic,
  cultural, social and moral welfare of the
  community

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OFFICIAL COLORS
PURPLE
Stands for loyalty to friends, and for integrity
of mind and heart.
Symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in
judgment, purity of life, and generosity in mind,
heart and treasure to those in need.
GOLD
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THE EMBLEM

• Gold letter L on a circular purple field
• Two lion profiles at either side facing future
  past, proud of the past and confident of the
  future
• The word Lions appear on the top
• The word International on the bottom
• Wear emblem or pin on left side of shirt,
  jacket, vest
• Wear name tag on the right side of shirt,
  jacket, vest

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LIONS MISSION STATEMENT To empower volunteers
to serve their communities, meet humanitarian
needs, encourage peace, and promote
international understanding through Lions
clubs. Revised 2008
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THE MOTTO
WE SERVE
What better way to explain our mission?
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THE LION MASCOT
Represents Courage, Strength, Activity, Fidelity
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L
iberty,
THE SLOGAN
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intelligence,
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afety
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AT A GLANCE HISTORY TIMELINE
1917
Association founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA on
June 7 by businessman Melvin Jones.
1920
Association became international with the
formation of the first club in Canada.
1924
Livermore Lions Club is chartered Sept. 19, 1924,
with sponsorship by the Oakland Lions Club
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AT A GLANCE HISTORY TIMELINE
1925
Helen Keller challenges the Lions to become her
knights of the blind in the crusade against
blindness.
1935
First club in Latin America (Panama) chartered.
1945
Association helps form the Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) section of the United Nation.
1947
First club in Australia chartered.
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AT A GLANCE HISTORY TIMELINE
1948
First club in Europe chartered.
1953
First clubs in Asia Africa chartered.
1968
LCIF chartered. (501c3 Charitable Foundation)
Lions Clubs International becomes the first
service club to admit women as members.
1987
1988
International Peace Poster Contest begins
1990
First club in Russia
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AT A GLANCE HISTORY TIMELINE
1990
SightFirst, a major blindness prevention
initiative, is launched. 200 million
raised. First Lions Club in China
2002
2003
The Multiple District and District level Women's
Membership Development and Participation Chair
began on July 4, 2003. SightFirst II, a
continuation and expansion of the program to
eliminate preventable causes of blindness
worldwide. 200 million raised. Livermore Lions
adopt membership goal of 85 Strong on our
85th! (19 members 6 active)
2005
2006
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AT A GLANCE HISTORY TIMELINE
LCI Ranked as Best NGO by 445 corporations in
Corporate Citizenship Philanthropy. (NY
Financial Times) Livermore Lions pledge 10,000
donation to SightFirst II. Lions Clubs admitted
to China. First clubs and first Multiple
District formed. Livermore Lions 85th
Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 12, 2009. 85 And
Growing 53 current members. International 2nd
VP Tam is Guest Speaker.
2007
2008
2009
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Since Lions clubs were established, Lions have
been dedicated to giving back to their
communities. Lions clubs provide community
parks, playgrounds, senior citizen programs and
medical care for those in need. Lions remain
committed to improving the lives of those less
fortunate around the world and right at home.
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• Session A Quiz
• Motto?
• Official Colors?
• Founder?
• What challenge did Helen Keller make?
• Who was the first International President?
• Where was the association founded?
• Slogan?

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• What country joined the USA to make it
  international?
• When was the association founded?
• Who is the current International President?
• Name 3 of the 11 operating divisions at
  International headquarters.
• Name 3 of the 7 International Areas.
• International Web Site address?
• Lions Pin is worn on which side of jacket?

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• The
• END
• Of
• Session A