Lions Presentation

8/3/2019 Lions Presentation

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An Introduction to

Lions Quest


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Mission StatementTo improve the lives of

young people around theworld through theteaching, sharing and

expanding of Lions Questprograms and principles


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Skills for Growing(SFG)

Grades K

5Skills for Adolescence (SFA)

Grades 6 8

Skills for Action (SFC)

Grades 9 12


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Skills for Growing (K-5)

Grade specific

Six thematic units, each with 24-27 skill-

building lessonsSkills for Adolescence (6-8)

Three-year program

Eight topical units and 102 skill-building lessons

Skills for Action (9-12)

A 33-session curriculum with best practices inservice-learning

A Skills Bank of 26 social, emotional andworkplace skill sets with 160 learning activities

Classroom curriculum -integrate within classes such aslanguage arts and health or use as a

stand alone program


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Program Goals

Engage students, families, schools and community

members;

Provide opportunities for young people to learn

essential skills;

Increase protective factors and reduce risk factors;

Engage young people in the practice of good

citizenship;

Strengthen young peoples commitment to their

family, positive peers, school and community.


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Values Promoted

Self-discipline

A healthy, drug-free

lifestyle

Respect for self andothers

Commitment to family

Responsibility

Honesty

Service to others

Skills DevelopmentPersonal & social

competenceRelationship management

21st Century workforce

skills:

Cultural literacy andglobal awareness

Higher order thinkingand reasoning

Real world application of

planning andmanagement

Inventive thinking;creativity


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Teacher Workshops & Resources Teachers must attend a staff development workshop in order to

obtain and implement Lions Quest curricula.

Workshops can be sponsored by schools or Lions.

Formats include K-5, 6-8, 9-12, and K-8 combination Additional staff development opportunities offered by Lions Quest:

One-day Workshops for Educators:Service-Learning, K-12

Classroom Discipline, K-12Teens: Alcohol and Other Drugs, 9-12Social, Emotional & Workplace Skills for Success in School & Life,

9-12


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Why is Lions Quest Important? Research has shown that when students emotional

needs are addressed, children do better academically.SEL programs can improve academic performance by at

least 11%! LQ teaches 21st Century Workforce Skills

Cultural literacy and global awareness

Higher order thinking and reasoning

Real world application of planning and management

LQ supports Character Education teaching valuesbased skills such as ethical decision making and socialconsciousness.

LQ uses civic engagement and service learning as a

hands-on tool to teach these Character and SEL skills.


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BenefitsYouth

Feel valued as members of classroom and communityAble to manage conflict constructively

Able to make positive and responsible decisions

Avoid harmful substance use

Improve academic performance

Develop school-to-work competenciesCivic engagement

SchoolHigh quality, research-based classroom resources and age-appropriate

learning materials

Skill development that builds resilience and positive relationships among

students and staff, improves academic performance and

connectedness to school

Involves family and community in supporting the healthy development

of youth

Engages teachers in professional development that garners practice,

planning and community-building


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Results

41% have improved problem-solving skills

51% have increased their resiliency

9% increase in GPA

44% decline in out-of-school suspensions

82% decline of in-school suspensions 57% decline in school absences

50% decrease in boy vs. girl bullying

47% decrease in girl vs. girl bullying

99% decrease in reports of bullying

Lower levels of school dropout and drug use

Positive attitudes and better interpersonal

skills


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CostLions Quest one and two day sponsored workshops

$4500 for 12 participants +$120 for each additional upto 36 or $6500

$500 discount for workshops booked 6+ weeks inadvance

Includes trainer fee and flight, workshop materials,curriculum kit

Does not include trainer ground transport, hotel ormeals for participants

Lions Quest regional workshop

$425-$500 per participant

Includes meals, workshop materials, trainerexpenses, curriculum kit & 25 student books


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LCIF Core 4 Grants for Lions QuestEstablished as a catalyst for Lions Quest activity, withlong-term involvement and monitoring by Lionscrucial to the sustainability of the program.

* Initiate or expand programs

* 3 to 1 match* Up to $100,000 for MDs* Up to $25,000 for sub-districts* Applications due in June and November

Lions Quest Promotional Grants$1,000 non-matching grants for promotion and

education of Lions Quest programs in new areas.

Applications accepted the first of every month.

LCIF Grants


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Lions: NaturalPartners of Lions

Quest

Lions Quest is a practical extension of the serviceethic of Lionism

Local Lions are critical to expanding programs in

schools and communities Lions Quest complements Leo clubs, youth camps

and the Peace Poster contest

Establishes school partnerships that encourage

membership


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Lions: How to Get Involved Learn about the programVisit the LQ Web site

Request an information packet

Attend a teacher workshop

Appoint an LQ chairperson/create an LQ steering committee

Promote LQ to clubs and schools through newsletters and presentations Host a seminar at the district or MD convention

Invite a teacher or student to present at your club meeting

Contact afterschool and out of school programs, camps

Talk with parents

Support a Lions Quest workshop:

Offer financial assistance

Provide transportation for the LQ trainer

Provide meals for the participants

Send one teacher to a nearby training

Apply for a LQ promotional or Core 4 grant

Support service-learning ; Design a service project with LQ students


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How can Lions be supportive once theprogram is in the school?

Build a relationship with the school, teachers, andstudents

Check in with the school to see what kind of supportthey need

Ask teachers/students to give presentations on LQ or ontheir service learning projects to the Lions

Ask teachers if the Lions can give a presentation onservice, civic responsibility or philanthropy to the class


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Heroes in theCommunity

Raise awareness of the Lions Quest program

Develop partnership between Lions clubs and schools Expose Lions clubs to the community

Increase Leo and Lion membership

Implement joint service within communities


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Educator Award

Recognize Lions Quest educators in your

community

Raise program awareness

2010 winner Angela Troppa to be awarded

during Saturday luncheon


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Contact Us

LCIF/Lions Quest Department:(630) 571-5466 x 6960 (United States)(630) 571-5466 x 6965 (International)[email protected]

Lions Quest Program Manager: Matthew KieferE-mail: [email protected]

To schedule a workshop or order materials in the

United States call: 1-800-446-2700

Lions Quest Web site: www.lions-quest.org
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