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• Leo Club Organization Fee
• Annual Leo Levy
• Leo Club Dues
Leo Club Program Fees
Club Administration
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The one-time fee of US$100 (or national currency equivalent) covers the following:
• Costs involved in processing the Leo Club Organization Report (Leo-51)
• A certificate of organization (charter)• A Leo club officers' kit• A Leo club sponsor kit• Leo lapel pins for each original Leo club member
Leo Club Organization Fee
Club Administration
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This annual fee of US$100
(or national currency equivalent)
is automatically billed in July to
all Lions clubs that sponsor
an active Leo club.
Annual Leo Levy
Club Administration
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• Leo clubs may charge member fees to meet administrative costs
• Membership dues and assessments should be nominal and for the sole purpose of covering administrative expenses
• Funds for service activities should not be collected in the form of membership dues
• Unpaid Leo member dues will result in the forfeiture of voting privileges and a Leo is considered not in good standing until dues are paid
Leo Club Dues
Club Administration
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Administrative Account versus Activity Account
Administrative Account• Admission fees and annual dues from club members• Used for administration and operating expenses
Activity Account• Money raised from public fundraising projects• Must be used for charitable purposes
Leo Club Bank Accounts
Club Administration
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Use of Funds Chart
Club Administration
How Funds Are Raised
Use for Public Projects? (Activity
Account)
Use for Admin Expenses?
(Administrative Account)
Administrative – dues and admission fees Yes Yes
Public – any fundraising event open
to the public, public contributions and
bequests
Yes No
Interest Yes NoIf Leo club funds did not come in the form of annual dues or admission fees,
they are considered public funds.
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• Leo clubs fall under the Tax ID and tax-exempt status of the sponsoring Lions club.
• Leo clubs should not register as a separate tax entity.
Leo Club Tax Identification Number and Tax-exempt Status
Club Administration
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Voting Protocol:• Nominations of candidates should be made in writing or
announced from the floor• Voting is by secret ballot• Elected candidates must receive majority of votes by
members present and in good standing
Leo Club Officer Elections
Club Administration
Elections take place during the 4th quarter of each fiscal year and elected individuals take office on July 1.
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• Regular meetings allow Leos to come together to discuss matters of importance
• Meetings are called to order and led by the Leo club president• Meeting minutes and attendance records are maintained by the
Leo club secretary• Leo club treasurer should report on the state of the Leo club
finances
Leo Club Meetings
Club Administration
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Role:• Supervises Leo club business and affairs• Develops new club policy• Oversees committees and officers• Sets the direction for the Leo club
Composed of:• All Leo club officers and three members
in good standing elected to the position of director
Leo Club Board of Directors
Club Administration
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• Meetings should take place at least once a month• Special meetings may be called at any time• At minimum, the president or vice-president along with three
other board members must be present at the meeting• Any Leo club member may attend the board meeting
Leo Club Board of Directors Meetings
Club Administration
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Commercial General Liability Insurance• All Lions clubs, Leo clubs, and districts are named insured
under the Lions Clubs International General Liability Insurance Policy.
• $2,000,000 general aggregate coverage is provided by LCI.• A Certificate of Insurance is available upon request through
the LCI website.
Additional liability insurance is available. Contact the Legal Division at [email protected] for additional information.
Liability Insurance
Club Administration
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• Registered trademarks of Lions Clubs International
• Available on the LCI website for download
• Leo logos may be reproduced by the Leo club for usage on stationery, websites, and other printed materials
• Emblems cannot be used on any item sold to members or the general public for fundraising purposes
Leo and Lions Emblems
Club Administration
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Leo District: When there are 6 or more officially certified Leo clubs in a Lions district, the district governor can approve the formation of a Leo district.
Leo Multiple District: When there are 10 or more Leo clubs in a multiple district, the council of governors may approve the formation of a Leo multiple district. Leo membership within the multiple district must exceed 100.
Leo Districts and Multiple Districts
Club Administration
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• Serve as leaders of the Leo Club Program in their region
• Encourage clubs to share ideas• Strengthen community service• Promote the Leo Club Program• Focus on membership growth and
expansion • Offer leadership development
opportunities
Leo District and Multiple District Officers
Club Administration
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Important Events and Dates
Club Administration
October – Leo Membership Growth Month
December 5 – International Leo Day
April – Leo Club Awareness Month
June/July – Lions Clubs International Convention
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Review the Calendar of Events
on the Lions Clubs International website for current information
on dates and administrative deadlines.
Administrative Deadlines
Club Administration
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Leo Club Administration: Small Group Discussion
Club Administration
What challenges do you currently experience as Leo club advisor?
What are some areas in which you would like to improve the administration of your Leo club?
If you have not served as an advisor, which topics related to Leo club administration are most concerning to you?
What advice would you offer future Leo club advisors?