Who Wants To Be A Lion

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Who Wants To Be A Lion?

• -An Orientation Program-
• By Marv Goodyk, PDG

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Help Options / Life Lines

• 1. Ask a friend
• 2. Poll the audience
• 3. 50/50
• If you miss the question, someone else may be
  selected to finish the game for you. The object
  is to complete the game.

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Begin Game 1
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Place In Order

• Place these geographical areas in order from the
  earliest to the most recent, indicating when the
  first Lions club was formed.
• Australia
• Canada
• Europe
• Japan
• Panama
• USA

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Answer

• USA 1917
• Canada 1920 (Windsor, Ont.)
• Panama 1935 (First in Central America)
• Australia 1947
• Europe 1948
• Japan - 1952

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For 100 Points
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Lions Clubs International began in what city?

• A. Evansville, Indiana
• B. Chicago, Illinois

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Answer

• Lions Clubs began in Chicago, Illinois.

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For 200 Points
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The first organizational meeting was held on June
7 of what year?

• A. 1913
• B. 1920

• C. 1917
• D. 1925

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Answer

• The first organizational meeting was held in
  Chicago, Illinois on June 7, 1917.

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For 300 Points
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Lions Clubs International began as the dream of

• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Warren Coleman

• C. Helen Keller
• D. Melvin Jones

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Answer

• Lions Clubs International began as a dream of
  Melvin Jones, a Chicago insurance man who
  believed that local business clubs should expand
  their horizons from purely professional concerns
  to the betterment of their communities and the
  world at large.

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For 500 Points
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The first national convention was held in what
city?

• A. Evansville, Indiana
• B. Chicago, Illinois

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Answer

• The first National Convention of Lions Clubs was
  held in Dallas, Texas in October of 1917 with 36
  delegates representing 22 clubs from 9 states.

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For 1000 Points
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The organizations first President elected in
Dallas was

• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Warren Coleman

• C. Helen Keller
• D. Melvin Jones

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Answer

• Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana was elected
  as the first president. Melvin Jones was named
  the acting secretary.

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For 2000 points
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The Lions Clubs International motto is

• A. Knights of the Blind
• B. We Serve

• C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety
• D. We Serve Too

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Answer

• The Lions motto is We Serve. It was adopted at
  the 1954 International Convention after being
  selected from over 6000 suggestions submitted by
  members from around the world.

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For 4000 points
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In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions
International convention and challenged the Lions
to become

• A. Crusaders for the blind
• B. Knights for the deaf

• C. Knights of the blind
• D. Crusaders against deafness

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Answer

• Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the
  International Convention in 1925 challenging the
  Lions to become knights of the blind in the
  crusade against darkness.

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For 8,000 points
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The 1925 convention, when Helen Keller challenged
the Lions was held in what city?

• A. Chicago, Illinois
• B. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Cedar Point, Ohio

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Answer

• Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the
  International Convention in 1925 held in Cedar
  Point, Ohio, challenging the Lions to become
  knights of the blind in the crusade against
  darkness.

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For 16,000 points
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Lions Clubs international officially admitted
Women as members in

• A. 1985
• B. 1986

• C. 1987
• D. 1988

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Answer

• Even though women were not officially excluded at
  the very beginning, Lions Clubs International
  became the first service club to admit women as
  members in 1987.

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For 32,000 points
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The first International club was formed in what
country?

• A. Cuba
• B. Canada

• C. China
• D. Mexico

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Answer

• Lions clubs became International in 1920 when the
  first club was established in Windsor, Ontario,
  Canada. Clubs were later organized in Mexico,
  China and Cuba.

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The official Lions Club International Web Site is

• A. www.lionsintl.org
• B. www.Iowalions.org

• C. www.lionsclubs.org
• D. www.lionsclubs.com

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Answer

• The official web site of Lions Clubs
  International is www.lionsclubs.org.

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For 125,000 points
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The official colors of Lions Clubs International
are

• A. Purple and Gold
• B. Blue and Gold

• C. Green and White
• D. Red, White Blue

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Answer

• The official colors of Lions Clubs International
  are Purple and Gold. Purple represents loyalty
  to country, friends, to ones self and to the
  integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of
  strength, courage and dedication to a cause.
  Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality
  in judgment, purity in life and generosity in
  mind, heart and commitment to mankind. Dark blue
  is often used in the place of purple.

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For 250,000 points
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The Lions clubs International Headquarters is
located in what city?

• C. Chicago, Illinois
• D. Oak Brook, Illinois

• A. Dallas, Texas
• B. Ames, Iowa

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Answer

• The Lions Club International Headquarters is
  located at 300 W. 22nd Street in Oak Brook,
  Illinois.

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The International Board of Directors consists of
how many directors?

• A. 16
• B. 32

• C. 33
• D. 35

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Answer

• Since the 1997 International Convention, the
  officers of the International Association of
  Lions Clubs include the President, Immediate
  Past- President, First Vice-President, Second
  Vice-President and 33 Directors representing
  various areas of the world. Each director serves
  a 2 year term with approximately ½ elected each
  year.

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The official publication of Lions Clubs
International which is mailed to all members is

• A. Whos Who
• B. The Lion

• C. The Iowa Lion
• D. The Lions Quest

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Answer

• The official magazine of Lions Clubs
  International is The Lion. It was established in
  November 1918. It is currently published in 20
  different languages. (English, Chinese, Danish,
  Dutch, Finnish, Flemish-French, French, German,
  Greek, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese,
  Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish,
  Thai and Turkish)

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You are a winner!!!! You are a
Lion!!!!Congratulations
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Begin Game 2
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Place in order from the most recent to the
earliest, the last 5 International Directors from
MD-12 or Tennessee
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Answer

• Bill Watkins 2007 - 2009
• Allen Broughton 2000 - 2002
• Billy Pearson 1996 - 1998
• Carl Bledsoe 1990 - 1992
• John Justice 1982 - 1984

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For 100 Points
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The Lions Clubs International slogan is

• A. Liberty, Industry, Our Nations Safety
• B. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety

• C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Security
• D. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Neighbors Safety

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Answer

• Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety is the
  slogan that was adopted at the 1919 National
  Convention.

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For 200 Points
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Most clubs are part of a district which is
usually comprised of at least

• A. 30 clubs
• B. 35 clubs

• C. 40 clubs
• D. 45 clubs

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Answer

• Most Lions clubs are part of a district which is
  usually comprised of at least 35 clubs.

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The chief administrative officer for the district
is

• A. The District Leader
• B. The District Chairman

• C. The District Governor
• D. The District President

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Answer

• The District Governor serves as the chief
  administrative officer for the district. He or
  she is elected to a one year term at the district
  convention and takes office at the close of the
  International Convention.

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A district must consist of at least

• A. 1200 members
• B. 1250 members

• C. 1300 members
• D. 1350 members

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Answer

• A district must consist of at least 1250 members.
  If its membership falls below that level, the
  district is considered to be a transitional
  district. A transitional district will have an
  appointed District Governor rather than elected
  and the travel expenses to the International
  Convention do not include the spouse.

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For 1000 Points
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An optional position on the District Cabinet,
whose duties would include supervising two or
more zones is

• A. Region Chairman
• B. Vice District Governor

• C. Cabinet Secretary
• D. Zone Chairman

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Answer

• The Region Chair is an optional position. They
  are usually appointed by the District Governor,
  however in some districts they are elected. The
  duties of the Region Chair include supervising
  the Zone Chairs in the region, supervising
  district committees as assigned, organizing new
  clubs and strengthening weak clubs.

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Which of the following does not need to have its
own By-laws and Constitution?

• A. Multiple District
• B. Zone

• C. District
• D. Club

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Answer

• The Zone does not have a Constitution and
  By-laws. However, every club, district and
  multiple district should have a constitution and
  by-laws to govern their respective activities.
  These constitutions and by-laws may not conflict
  with the International constitution and by-laws.

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The custodian of club property and the
sergeant-at-arms of club meetings is the

• A. Tail Twister
• B. Immediate Past President

• C. Club Secretary
• D. Lion Tamer

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Answer

• The Lion Tamer serves as the custodian of club
  property. Duties include being responsible for
  club property such as (flags, banners, gavel,
  etc.) serving as a sergeant-at-arms during club
  meetings and distributing materials at the
  meetings.

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The Charitable Arm of Lions Clubs International
is

• A. LEO
• B. LCIF

• C. Iowa Lions Foundation
• D. LCI

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Answer

• Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is
  the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International.
  It was chartered in 1968 to support the efforts
  of Lions clubs around the world in serving their
  local communities and the world community through
  humanitarian service, major disaster relief and
  vocational assistance programs.

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The aggressive global initiative that mobilizes
Lions resources at all levels, responding to
world-wide needs for prevention of blindness is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo

• C. Youth Outreach
• D. Sight First

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Answer

• Sight First is the aggressive global initiative
  that mobilizes Lions resources at all levels,
  responding to world-wide needs for prevention of
  blindness. Sight First grants support projects
  in both developing and developed countries. It
  has provided over 1 million cataract surgeries,
  started eye health programs, built hospitals and
  trained personnel.

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For 32,000 points
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An activity that is sponsored by a Lions club to
provide young men and women with an opportunity
to service is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo

• C. Sight First
• D. LCIF

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Answer

• A Leo Club is an activity that is sponsored by a
  Lions club to provide young men and women with an
  opportunity to service. Leo clubs can be either
  school affiliated or community based.

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A youth outreach program that emphasizes drug
awareness prevention through education is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo

• C. LCIF
• D. International Youth Exchange

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Answer

• The Lions Quest Skills for Growing (K-5), Skills
  for Adolescence (6-8) and Skills for Action (high
  school) teach youth how to make healthy decisions
  and say no to drug abuse and other negative
  behaviors. All three also include community
  service and violence prevention/conflict
  resolution components.

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How many International Vice- Presidents are there?

• A. 1
• B. 2

• C. 3
• D. 4

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Answer

• There are two (2) International Vice Presidents.
  The Second Vice President is elected at the
  International Convention and then advances to
  First Vice President the following year. The
  year after, they are elected as International
  President.

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For 250,000 points
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Which of the following is not a LCIF grant?

• A. Core 4
• B. Melvin Jones Fellowship

• C. Emergency Grant
• D. Major International Service Program

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Answer

• The Melvin Jones Fellowship is not a LCIF grant.

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The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors
is

• A. Warren Coleman Award
• B. Ralph Whitten Award

• C. Bud Klise Award
• D. Melvin Jones Fellowship

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Answer

• The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors
  is the Melvin Jones Fellowship. The other three
  are all awards used in MD9 (Iowa). The Warren
  Coleman Award is associated with donations to the
  Iowa Lions Foundation. The Bud Klise Award is
  awarded annually to the one Iowa Lion who
  displays exemplary leadership and the Ralph
  Whitten Award is awarded annually to the one Iowa
  Lion who displays exemplary service.

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For 1,000,000 points and the game
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The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which
provides up to ___?___ US dollars for high impact
Lions service projects.

• A. 100,000
• B. 200,000

• C. 250,000
• D. 1,000,000

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Answer

• The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which
  provides up to 200,000 US dollars for high impact
  Lions Service projects. The Core 4 grant
  addresses the larger humanitarian needs in
  communities where Lions serve. They are limited
  to preserving eye sight, combating disabilities,
  promoting health, and serving youth.

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You are a winner!!!!You are a Lion!!!!Congratula
tions
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Begin Game 3
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Name the projects that are supported through
Multiple District 12.
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Answer

• Leader Dog for the Blind
• Lions world Services for the Blind
• Tennessee School for the Blind Fund
• Tennessee School for the Deaf
• Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic

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The Lions of Tennessee make up what is known as
__________

• A. MD9-X
• B. MD-12A

• C. MD12
• D. 12-S

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Answer

• The Lions of Tennessee make up what is known as
  MD-12 which represents the 12th Multiple District
  of Lions Clubs International.

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The first Lions Club in Tennessee was located in
___________.

• A. Paris
• B. Nashville

• C. Memphis
• D. Jackson

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Answer

• The first Lions Club in Tennessee was located in
  Memphis .

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Which is the oldest active club in Tennessee?

• A. Memphis Evening Lions Club
• B. Paris Lions Club

• C. Memphis Downtown Lions Club
• D. Nashville Downtown Lions Club

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Answer

• The oldest active club in Tennessee is the
  Memphis Downtown Lions club which was chartered
  on 15 October 1917.

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For 500 Points
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Who are the only International Presidents from
Tennessee?

• A. Austin Jennings
• 1988 - 1989
• B. Clifford D. Pierce
• 1946 - 1947

• C. Edward Lindsey
• 1966 - 1967
• D. Dr. W.P. Woods
• 1977 - 1979

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Answer

• Austin Jennings in 1988 1989 from Woodbury ,
  Edward Lindsey in 1966 1967 from Lawrenceburg
  and Clifford D. Pierce Memphis 1946 1947.

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The Tennessee Lions State Office building is
located in

• A. Nashville
• B. Donelson

• C. Madison
• D. Franklin

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Answer

• The Tennessee Lions State Office building is
  located at 905 Fesslers Lane in Nashville,
  Tennessee.

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Where is the Tennessee School for the Blind
located?

• A. Nashville
• B. Donelson

• C. Hermitage
• D. Gallatin

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Answer

• The Tennessee School for the blind is Located in
  Donelson.

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For 4000 points
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What are the seven different types of membership
for a lions club?

• Active, At Large, Associate, Affiliate, Life,
  Honorary and Privilege.

• Active, Fulltime, Associate, Honorable, Special,
  Select and Life.

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Answer

• 1) Active 2) Associate 3) At-Large 4) Affiliate
  5) Life 6) Honorary 7) Privileged

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The Charitable Arm of the Tennessee Lions Clubs
is

• A. LCI
• B. LCIF

• C. Tennessee Lions Foundation
• D. Tennessee Lions Charities, Inc.

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Answer

• The Tennessee Lions Charities, Inc. is a 501 (c)
  (3) public benefit foundation organized for the
  purpose of collecting and distributing charitable
  funds for certain charitable projects of MD-12,
  such as Operation Kid Sight.

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The Tennessee School for the Deaf is located in
___________.

• A. Oak Ridge
• B. Knoxville

• C. Crossville
• D. Clinton

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Answer

• The Tennessee School for the Deaf is located in
  Knoxville. The state Chairman is DG Wendy Cain.

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The Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic is
located in ______________.

• A. Council Bluffs
• B. Oak Ridge

• C. Clinton
• D. Jacksboro

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Answer

• The Recordings for the blind and Dyslexic is
  located in Oak Ridge. The state Chairman is Lion
  PDG Clare Crawford.

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What are the first three Lions Clubs chartered in
Tennessee?

• A. Nashville Downtown
• B. Memphis Downtown

• C. Shelbyville
• D. Paris

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Answer

• Memphis Downtown Lions Club (October, 1917)
  before the 1st convention.
• Nashville Downtown Lions Club (February, 1920)
• Paris Lions Club (May, 1921)

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Name the four different types of Lions Clubs

• C. Evening
• D. Noon
• F. New Century

• A. Traditional
• B. Campus
• E. Club Branch

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Answer

• The four types of Lions Clubs are
• 1. Traditional
• 2. New Century
• 3. Campus
• 4. Club Branch

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Name three of the five service programs sponsored
by Lions Clubs that are related to youth.

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo Clubs
• E. Youth Exchange

• C. International Youth Camps
• D. Peace Poster Contest
• F. Voice of Democracy Essay

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Answer

• Lions Quest
• Leo Clubs
• Youth Exchange
• Peace Poster Contest
• International Youth Camp

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Middle Tennessee Lions Sight Service is a joint
project of what two Districts

• A. O and N
• B. L and S

• C. A and D
• D. I and S

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Answer

• The Middle Tennessee Lions Sight Service is a
  joint project of District 12-I and 12-S.

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The Vanderbilt University and the Lions of
Tennessee are in partnership in screening small
children throughout the state in the ____ program.

• A. Glaucoma Diabetes Screening
• B. Coming to Y our Senses

• C. Vision for the Children
• D. Outreach Program

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Answer

• The Vanderbilt University, in partnership with
  the Lions of Tennessee have initiated a program
  called Outreach Program to objectively screen
  infants and children between 1 year and 6 years
  of age for vision problems. Early detection and
  treatment can prevent permanent and debilitating
  loss.

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You are a winner!!!!You are a Lion!!!!Congratula
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