AmherstLions Club

Member’s Manual

Revised – 1-27-2013

AMHERST LIONS MANUAL

L I O N SL = Liberty

I = Intelligence

O = Our

N = Nation’s

S = Safety

Or has some LIONS have saidLoving Individuals Offering Needed Service

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Who Are the Lions?The Lions are men and women dedicated to serving those in need, whether in their own community or halfway around the world. In addition to humanitarian service they enjoy fellowship and develop leadership skills.

Origin and HistoryLions began in the United States in 1917 when a group of independent clubs responded to an idea presented to them by a young Chicago insurance agent, 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. This was heralded as a departure from the trend current at that time of forming clubs basically with a commercial motive – Jones’ own group was the Business Circle of Chicago. The Association of Lions Clubs was thus organized in Chicago at a local hotel on June 7, 1917. The new Association was an instant success.

In 1920, the Association became international in scope by the admission of the Lions Club of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The growth of the International Association of Lions Clubs has been truly fantastic over the years with more than two new Clubs being chartered each day.

Melvin JonesThe guiding force and founder Melvin Jones was the first acting secretary of the association, thus beginning an affiliation with the Lions that only ended with his death. He served the association from 1917 until his death in 1961. Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona. A distinctive memorial is located there in his honor and his birthday is celebrated there each year. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

First Annual ConventionThe first annual convention was held in Dallas, Texas at the Adolphus Hotel, October 8-10, 1917. Thirty-six delegates representing 23 clubs from nine states participated, approved the “Lions Clubs” designation, and elected Dr. William P. Woods of Indiana as their first president.

That first convention also began to define what the association was to become. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, the colors of purple and gold approved, and a start made on the Objects and Code of Ethic

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NameThe official name of “Lions” is “The International Association of Lions Clubs” or simply “Lions Clubs International.”

Emblem DescriptionIt consists of a gold letter “L” on a circular purple field. Bordering this is a circular gold area with two conventionalized lion profiles at either side facing away from the center. The words “Lions” appear at the top and “International” at the bottom. Symbolically the lions face both the past and future – proud of the past and confident of the future.

It is the obligation of every Lion to wear and display this emblem with pride.

LCI Mission Statement“To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.”

Vision Statement“To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.”

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Our Motto ----- “We Serve”

Our Slogan“Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety”

There are some Lions that are suggesting -

We are “Loving Individuals Offering Needed Services”

The Colors: Purple and GoldTo Lions, purple stands for loyalty to country, friends, one’s self, and the integrity of mind and heart. It is the traditional color of strength, courage, and tireless dedication to a cause. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life, and generosity in mind, heart, and purse toward those in need.

The Basis of MembershipAny person of legal majority, good moral character, and good reputation in the community may be granted membership in a duly authorized Lions Club. Any member may invite potential members to a meeting. The AMHERST Lions’ Membership committee reviews all applications for membership and refers appropriate candidates to the Board of Directors for approval as new members of the AMHERST Lions Club.

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Lions International OrganizationToday, Lions International is the world’s largest humanitarian service organization with over 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs in more than 205 countries and geographical areas.

As the International Organization grew, it became apparent to the International Board that it would become increasingly difficult to exercise control without an intermediate level of organization on a more localized status, thus more than 700 Districts came into being along the national, state, of provincial lines. Where warranted by the number of Clubs and Lions, Districts can be broken down into sub-Districts. In this case, the original District is called a Multiple District. Examples would be Norway (Multiple District 104), which has eight sub-Districts or Wisconsin (Multiple District 27) with ten sub-Districts. New Hampshire has two sub-Districts (44N and 44H).

For administrative purposes, Districts (or sub-Districts) are generally sub-divided into Regions and Zones.

The individual Lions Club is the most important and basic unit of the Association. When it comes time to elect International Officers and Directors, District Officers, or to amend or change the Constitution or By-Laws, it is the Club that casts the necessary votes through its authorized delegates. Each Club is entitled to at least one delegate or one delegate for every 25 members (International Level) or one delegate for each 10 members (District level).

Service to OthersWorldwide, Lions clubs are recognized for their service to people who are blind andvisually impaired. This service began when Helen Keller challenged Lions to become“knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” during the 1925 Lions ClubsInternational Convention. Today, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservationthrough countless local efforts, as well as through their international SightFirst Program,which works to eradicate blindness. Lions also collect and recycle eyeglasses fordistribution in developing countries the year-round

In addition, Lions make a strong commitment to young people through many youthprograms. Lions also work to improve the environment, build homes for the disabled,support diabetes education, conduct hearing programs and, through their foundation,provide disaster relief around the world.

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International ConstitutionThe International Constitution of Lions Clubs International provides a structure around which the international association functions. It also serves as a guide for the Standard Form Constitution and By-Laws under which individual clubs function.

International ObjectsThe Lions Clubs International Objects outline the aims and goals of the Lions organization. It is up to the individual clubs to use the general Objects for specific purposes.

1. TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

2. TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship.

3. TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of the community.

4. TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship, and mutual understanding.

5. TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.

6. TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works, and private endeavors.

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Lions Code of EthicsThe Code of Ethics, which, with only minor changes, has stood the test of time since its adoption by the International Convention in 1918, is a guideline for the personal values that each Lion should exemplify.

1. To show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.

2. To seek success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.

3. To remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another’s: to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.

4. Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards my fellow men, to resolve such doubt against myself.

5. To hold friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.

6. Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor, and means.

7. To aid my fellow men by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aidto the weak, and my substance to the needy.

8. To be careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise: to build up and not destroy.

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International Fellowship and Understanding

It may appear that the language barrier would make international understanding almost impossible. But international understanding and friendship (or fellowship) is a matter of spirit rather than language. Thousands of Lions Clubs throughout the world communicate with each through activities that involve the clubs in creating and fostering a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

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We Make a DifferenceAs Lions, we are part of a great organization that provides service to those in need in our communities, countries, and the world. Our local service consists of many projects/programs, which vary from supplying eye examinations and glasses for the less fortunate to providing community centers and parks that improve our local living.

On the state level we provide funds and labor to help the vision and hearing impaired. District 44H operates Lions Camp Pride, and District 44N has Camp Allen as it’s district project. We provide diabetic screening to alert people to this dreaded disease and recycle eyeglasses and hearing aids to those who are in need. We also support LYS (Lions Youth Services) programs to improve and raise the level of life for our greatest national resource, our youth.

Based on a recent report of Lions clubs worldwide, it is estimated that each Lions club donates US$9,900 to charitable causes, totaling US$449 million. Each year Lions club members volunteer approximately 76 million hours, which is equivalent to 36,500 people working full time for a year. We also raised over $375 million dollars to eliminate preventable blindness.

These achievements are only accomplished through dedicated Lions committed to successful service. We do this in part by selling brats, flipping pancakes and burgers, serving spaghetti, running raffles and bowling tournaments, and many more projects too numerous to mention

New members are a vital part in the success of Lions. We need the enthusiasm and new ideas that new members can provide this organization. More members allow us to better serve our community and meet the goals and objectives of Lionism. There is so much we Lions can do.

When “WE SERVE”, We Make a Difference, and we have FUN doing it.

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Advantages of Becoming a LionAlong with making our communities a better place to live there are personal advantages for becoming a Lion. Many leadership, communications, and team building skills can be learned and practiced when working on projects/programs for the Lions. Learning how to run meetings and organize projects use the same skills that business people use every day at work and home. Some of those skills are:

Team ConsensusTime ManagementFacilitating Group DiscussionsTraining OthersPublic RelationsCommunicating EffectivelyMotivating Others

Learning these skills help build an individuals self-confidence and make them feel better about themselves.

You also gain knowledge about your community. Soliciting donations and asking the others in the community to support Lions projects provides a learning experience. By learning more about the community you live in you can better serve that community by meeting its needs.

The many programs that the Lions support locally, statewide, or internationally help you to understand the needs of others. The satisfaction that comes when helping to improve the lives of others as a volunteer is better than any cash reward. Volunteerism provides self-gratification in the knowledge that you left your community a better place to live by what you did through Lionism.

Another advantage of becoming a Lion is the very satisfying friendship and fellowship developed among Lions and those they work with. Many lasting friends are made because of the common beliefs we all have in Lionism.

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Types of Lions MembershipACTIVE – Entitled to all privileges and subject to all obligations which membership confers or implies.

MEMBER-AT-LARGE – Can not vote or hold office. Status is reviewed each 6-month period. Dues determined by the club.

ASSOCIATE - Available to members holding active membership in one Lions club but by virtue of maintaining a residence or employment in another community have an interest in becoming associated with another Lions club.

The status is conferred by the invitation of the board of directors. The conferring board is obligated to review the associate member status annually.

• International and district dues are not assessed on the associate member but are assessed on the club in which the associate maintains active membership. The club conferring associate status may assess its associate such club dues as it deems appropriate.

• The conferring club does not report an associate on its membership and activities report.

As an example, a Lion residing in New Hampshire, USA has a part-time residence in a Florida, USA retirement village. This Lion could ask to become an associate member of the Florida club and officially retain his formal membership in New Hampshire.

HONORARY – A special distinction given by the club. Club pays entrance fees, International dues, and District dues. May attend meetings but can not vote or hold office.

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AFFILIATE MEMBER - A quality individual of the community who currently is not able to fully participate as an "Active Member" of a Lions club, but desires to support the club and its community service initiatives. This status may be conferred at the invitation of the club's Board of Directors. An "Affiliate Member" may be eligible to vote on club matters at meetings where he/she is present in person, but may not represent the club as a delegate at district or international conventions. He/she shall not be eligible to hold club, district, or international office, nor district, multiple district or international committee assignments. An "Affiliate Member" shall be required to pay district, international and such dues as the local club may charge. This is a full membership category like Active Member. It is different from the At-Large Member category which is a short term, transitional category that must be reviewed by the club's Board of Directors every six months.

PRIVILEGED – Fifteen or more years of service but because of age, illness, or infirmity, or other legitimate reason can not remain on ACTIVE status. Continue to retain all rights and privileges of ACTIVE member. Member continues to all dues but can not hold District or International offices.

LIFE MEMBER – Twenty or more years of continuous service; or 15 years and at least 70 years old; or 20 years of service and served as an International Officer. Needs club recommendation, $500.00 payment to the Lions Clubs International (LCI), and approval by International Board of Directors.

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Lions Member RightsBefore we can place responsibilities on our members, either new or existing, we must carefully consider the rights of all members.

1. The right of being offered the opportunity to become a member regardless of race, sex, age, or financial status.

2. The right to be carefully interviewed and asked to serve in an appropriate and meaningful way.

3. The right to expect training and supervision to enable them to perform the job well.

4. The right to be involved in planning and evaluating the activities they are to participate in.

5. The right to receive proper recognition in a way that is meaningful to them.

6. The right to be regarded as a person and individual with uniqueness and value.

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International LionsInternational Lions Headquarters

300 22nd StreetOakbrook, Illinois 60521-8842

International Board of Directors

Execute the business of the organizationEstablish general policy to guide operations

International Executive Committee

Assist International Board of Directors

International President

Executive administrator

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the grant-making arm

of Lions Clubs International (LCI). The foundation's mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs around the world in serving their local and global communities by funding humanitarian service projects. One hundred percent of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to a project. Since LCIF was founded in 1968, it has awarded more than 9000 grants totaling more than US$700 million for projects that improve the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. The Foundation was also ranked the number onenongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times..LCIF is a member of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight, a coalition of 26 nongovernmental organizations working to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020.

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LCIF Grant ProgramsSight First, a program that funds high-quality, sustainable projects that deliver eye care services, develop infrastructure, train personnel and/or provide rehabilitation and education in underserved communities. Of utmost concern are the major causes of blindness and vision impairment: cataract, river blindness, trachoma, uncorrected refractive error and, especially in developed nations, diabetic eye disease and glaucoma.

Lions have raised more than US$415 million to fund the SightFirst program and save sight around the world.

Standard, a program designed to assist Lions in carrying out humanitarian service projects that are beyond the financial capacity of local Lions.

Core 4, the newest grant initiative, addresses larger humanitarian needs in the communities where Lions serve. Grants are awarded for projects that fall under the top four concerns of the association: preserving eyesight, combating disability, promoting health and serving youth.

Emergency Grants provide up to US$10,000 for districts impacted by a natural disaster that has affected at least 100 people, including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and tsunamis. Lions district governors may apply for funds to help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies. LCIF typically awards more than US$2 million in Emergency Grant funding each year.

International Assistance, a program that involves Lions in a sponsoring country partnering with Lions in a host country to provide primary health care, food self-sufficiency, environmental protection, literacy and similar projects.

Major Catastrophe, a grant program established to provide assistance in times of catastrophes of national or international proportions. Since July 1, 2008, LCIF has awarded a total of 138 emergency grants for US $1,124,000.Included were grants for flood relief in North Dakota and Minnesota, earthquake relief in Italy and Japan, fire relief in Oklahoma and Texas, expand a school in India and construct a respite care facility in Canada.

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Major International Service Program, a structure that supports the association's major service commitments. LCIF has given more than US$5 million for diabetic retinopathy and related projects through this program.

Melvin Jones Fellowships. LCIF grants are made possible by contributions received from personal donations from Lions and non-Lions, Lions clubs and districts, corporations and other foundations. A primary funding base of LCIF is the Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest honor conferred by the foundation and which recognizes an individual's commitment to humanitarian service. Currently, there are more than 325,000 Melvin Jones Fellows worldwide; 131 Lions clubs have attained a 100% Melvin Jones Fellow membership. Donations through MJFs provide 75 percent of the Foundations annual revenue.

International Lions Facts

1.35 million members worldwide (October 2011)206 countries or geographical areas with Lions Clubs751 Districts46,000 Lions Clubs (October 2011))Fiscal Year – July 1 to June 30International Magazine – The LionInternational Convention - held in July at locations around the world USA/Canada Forum Leadership forum held in September.

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Future International Conventions:• 2012 Bussan, Korea

Jun 22-26• 2013 Hamburg, Germany

July 5-9• 2014 Toronto, Canada

July 4-8• 2015 Honolulu, Hawaii

June 26-30• 2016 Fukuoka, Japan

June 25-28

Future USA Canada Leadership Forums

2012 --Tampa Bay, Florida – 9/13-9/15

2013 -- Overland Park, Kansas

2014 -- Puerto Rico

2015 -- Grand Rapids, Michigan

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New Hampshire Lions --- Multiple District 44

2 Districts – 44N and 44H

Multiple District Council Chair – Alternates each year between 44N and 44H the IPDG from the district whose turn it is assumes the role of Council Chair.

New Hampshire Lions Sight and Hearing FoundationThe Foundation provides sight and hearing grants to NH Lions Clubs for projects that are too big for the Club to handle on their own. The Foundation has an Endowment fund of over $750,000. The Foundation also raises money thru several Annual fund raisers. Haunted House, 150 Club, Eye Ball, Twin State Soccer, Mints,and several others. The Foundation also raises money for the endowment by selling Granite State Fellowships. The cost is $500.00 and they can be given to individual Lions, other individuals, and corporations.

Lions Youth Services (LYS)– formerly Lions Youth Development of NH (LYDNH)Lions Youth Services mission is:

• to provide the young people of New Hampshire with opportunities for achievement, learning, contribution and service, individually and collectively, through sponsorship of activities identified as best practices in the field of youth development.

• to coordinate and host workshops for Lions-Quest programs in New Hampshire.

Encouraging, guiding, and mentoring youth are investments in the future.

New Hampshire Lions FactsNew Hampshire State Convention – last weekend in January each year.34 Clubs in 44H and 46 Clubs in 44N for a total of 80 Lions Clubs Approx 2600 Lions in the State.

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80 Lions Clubs CompriseMultiple District 44

District 44H

District 44N

Allenstown-PembrokeAtkinsonAuburnChesterDerryEppingEpsom-ChichesterExeterHampsteadHampton AreaHilltop 13 SomersworthHudsonLaconia-GuilfordLitchfieldLondonderryLoudonMeredithMoultonboroNashuaPlaistowPortsmouthRaymondRochesterRyeRollinsford-So BerwickSaddleback MountainSalem SeabrookSandownSomersworthWakefieldWhittierWindhamWolfeboro

AmherstAndoverAntrim-BenningtonBedfordBerlin-GorhamBristolBrooklineCanaanChesterfieldClaremontCohase-WoodsvilleConcordEnfield-MascomaFall MountainFranklinGap MountainGoffstownHanoverHennikerHillsboroHinsdaleHooksettHopkintonJaffery-RindgeKeeneLafayetteLancasterLittletonLisbonManchesterMerrimackMilfordMonadnockNew LondonNewportOrfordPeterboroughPinardvillePlymouthSouheganSunapeeSwanzeyWeareWestmorelandWhitefieldWilton

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District 44N LionsDistrict Governor

Elected by club delegates at District ConventionUsually moves up from First Vice-District Governor

First Vice-District Governor Elected by club delegates at District ConventionMust have been club president and on District Cabinet for 2 years

Second Vice District GovenorElected by club delegates at District ConventionMust have been club president and on District Cabinet for 2 years

District CabinetAppointed by District GovernorIncludes Secretary/Treasurer and Committee, Region, and Zone

Chairpersons

District ConventionHeld one of the 1st 2 weekends of May at various locations in the State.

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District 44N Region 1District 44N has 4 Regions that average 9 clubs

Region Chair is appointed by District GovernorThe AMHERST Lions Club is in Region 1

District 44N Region 1 Zone 1A

Region 1 has 2 Zones. With an average of 5 clubs

Zone Chairman appointed by District Governor

The AMHERST Lions Club is in Region 1, Zone 1A with the Bedford, Brookline, Milford, Merrimack and Wilton Lions Clubs.

Zone Chairman has 3 zone meetings each year that should be attended by Club Presidents, Secretaries,Treasurers, and Membership Chairpersons but allLions are encouraged to attend.

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AMHERST Lions Club

Board of DirectorsPresident

Conduct Bi-Monthly and Board of Directors meetings in a timely and orderly fashion

Select chairpersons for club committees as neededAssist all other officers in the performance of their dutiesAttend all Zone meetings, Cabinet meetings, and conventionsContribute to monthly newsletterSend in 100% Secretary and Treasurer Award application

1st Vice-PresidentAssume the duties of the President in his or her absenceAssists chairpersons of approximately one-third of the committeesIs usually in charge of the Pancake Breakfast Project.

2nd Vice-PresidentAssume the duties of President if both the President and 1st Vice-

President are absentAssist chairpersons of approximately one-third of the committeesUsually is in charge of the Holiday Craft Fair project.

3rd Vice-PresidentAssume the duties of President if the President, 1st Vice-President, and 2nd

Vice-President are absentAssist chairpersons of approximately one-third of the committeesUsually in charge of the Roast Beef Supper Project.

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SecretaryTake minutes at all club meetingsSend monthly membership reports to Zone, Region, District, State, and LCI.Send annual activity report to LCI.Send in 100% Presidents Award applicationAttend all Zone and Cabinet meetings.

TreasurerResponsible for ALL Club financesProvide monthly and annual financial report to Board of DirectorsAssists Project and Finance Committee in preparation of Annual BudgetDeposits funds received from committee chairpersons in a timely fashionPrepare annual audit of club funds

Tail TwisterBrings fun to all meetingsLevies fines not to exceed $0.25 per infraction or $0.50 per meetingTurn collected fines over to Treasurer for the Administrative Fund

Lion TamerResponsible for all club property and keeps an accurate inventory of itDisplays American Flag and Club Banners during regular club meetings

2 Year Board Member (6 positions total 3 each year)Assists chairpersons when needed and sets the policies of the club.

Membership Committee ChairpersonResponsible for having new members properly introduced to Lionism

Welcome potential new members and arrange for orientationsAssist and encourage the recruitment of new members

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AMHERST Lions Club EventsGeneral Membership meetings - Held September thru June

Date – 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each monthScocial time – 6:30PM to 7:00 PMMeeting Starts – Promptly at 7:00 P.M.Place – Parkhurst Place, Veterans Road, AmherstAttire – Business casual

Club Board meetingDate – 1st Wednesday of each monthTime – Promptly at 7:30 P.M.Place – Parkhurst PlaceOnly board members can make motions and voteAll members are welcome and can attend and contribute.

Social Events“ChristYear Partly” – Sometime between Christmas and New YearsJune Meeting to Install new Officers. – KL chooses location.

Community EventsRoast Beef Supper – 1st Friday in FebruaryPancake Breakfast – Palm Sunday – March/AprilWater Stop for the Crop Walk - MayActivities on the Green – July 4th

Band Concerts – 1 Tuesday in June, July August Car Show – AugustCraft Fair – 1st Saturday in DecemberSpaghetti Supper – After tree lighting on the common.Christmas Basket Delivery – 1 Saturday before Christmas

• Worked with Jr. Women’s GroupFund Raisers

Loudon Races – 2-3 Sundays. Red Sox ticket raffle

We are always looking for new ideas!!!

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AMHERST Lions Charities INC 501C3

The AMHERST Lions Club has established a Charities Corporation (501-c3)This is the charitable arm of the Amherst Lions Club. The officers of the Charities are the same as those of the Amherst Lions Club. All funds raised by the club to benefit charitable causes are put in the 501-c3 account. Entities and individuals donating to the Charities account are entitled to a tax write off. .

AMHERST Lions Awards/PlaquesMelvin Jones Fellowship (LCIF)

$1000 donation to Lions Club International Foundation within 5 year period

International Presidents Awards Presented to individuals usually at Conventions by the visiting

International Director.

Granite State Fellowship$500 donation to the NH Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation

Endowment Fund

District Governor Appreciation Awards100% Club President, Secretary, Treasurer or special awards given at the discretion of the District Governor

100% AttendanceAttend in accordance with AMHERST By-Laws

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AMHERST Lions Club Dues(Annually per member)

To Lions Club InternationalInternational Convention Fund $ .50The LION Magazine $ 4.75District Governor's Office and Travel &District Governor Elect's expense $ 8.82Special programs: Membership, Extension, Leadership,

Activities, and Publicity $ 7.40Liability Insurance $ 4.02General Operations: District Governor Elect's seminar,

International President, Other Officers, Directors,Past Presidents and Directors, District and ClubAdministration Literature and Supplies (IncludingPostage), Field Operations, Auditing, InternationalExchange, Telephone, Telegrams, Legal, andInternational Headquarters $ 13.51

$ 43.00

To Multiple District 44State Administration $ 5.00State other $ 4.45

$ 9.45

To AMHERST Lions Club $22.00

Total Annual Dues $74.45

Family Membership (2nd Person) $52.95

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Amherst Lions – month by month- Lions year is July1 – June 30

JULYLCI – International ConventionCooking on the 3rd of July at FireworksActivities on the Common 4th Band ConcertsTwin State Soccer GameAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting

AUGUSTBand Concerts on TuesdaysCar Show – mid AugustCabinet Meeting on designated SundayLYS – Lions night at the Ball Park

SEPTEMBERAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)USA Canada Lions Leadership ForumGeneral Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed)

OCTOBERAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)NH Sight and Hearing Haunted House

NOVEMBERAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)Cabinet Meeting – designated Sunday.

DECEMBERAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)Craft Fair (1st Saturday) Amherst Middle SchoolGeneral Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)“ChristYear Partly” – a party sometime in Dec

JANUARYAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed)Mid Winter Convention – (last weekend in Jan)

FEBRUARYAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)Roast Beef Supper – Amherst Middle Sch (1st Fri)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed)

MARCHAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting (1st Wed)Cabinet Meeting on designated SundayGeneral Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed )NH Lions Sight & Hearing Saint Patty’s Day Ball

APRILPancake Breakfast Wilkins School (Palm Sunday)Amherst Lions Club Board Meeting (1st Wed)DG HomecomingGeneral Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed )

MAYDistrict Training (April or May on a Saturday)Water Stop for Crop Walk (1st Sunday)Amherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)Spring Convention (2nd or 3rd Weekend)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (4th Wed)

JUNEAmherst Lions Club Board Meeting ( 1st Wed)General Meeting at Parkhurst Place (2nd Wed)Installation of New Officers – (4th Wed)