Welcome to the Welcome to the Lions of MichiganLions of Michigan

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IntroductionIntroduction

ClubClub DistrictDistrict

Our goal of this orientation module is to provide you with a guide that will help you understand how our association works.

The following materials will cover many of the different levels of Lions and how they work.

All Items can be found on this disc and when talking about them it will tell you where to find them for more in-depth study. The follow areas of Lions clubs will be covered:

StateState InternationalInternational

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Expectations of Expectations of Time & MoneyTime & Money

Any potential member must be a Any potential member must be a citizen in good standing and be citizen in good standing and be invited to join the association.invited to join the association.

The sponsoring Lion is asked to The sponsoring Lion is asked to meet with the potential new member meet with the potential new member and explain the following:and explain the following:

1.1. Payment of duesPayment of dues

2.2. Sharing of member’s special Sharing of member’s special talentstalents

3.3. Active participation in club Active participation in club activities and fundraisersactivities and fundraisers

4.4. Attendance at meetings Attendance at meetings

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ClubClub

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What It Means to What It Means to be a Lionbe a Lion

WE are dedicated to serving those in need, whether in our own community or around the world. Membership provides people with the opportunity to meet and work with other individuals in a spirit of fellowship, striving toward the common goal of helping those in need. Through mutual concerns, members have the opportunity to improve both local and world communities and develop valuable personal and professional skills.

It is anticipated that we, as members, will give freely of our time and energy whenever possible. We are asked to attend club meetings regularly and to be available for community service. Lions should be knowledgeable about the aims and objectives of our Association and support club officers.

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What are the Benefits What are the Benefits of Membership?of Membership?

• Unparalleled satisfaction of helping those in need

• Making a difference in our communities• Working hands-on in our communities• Having an impact on worldwide needs• Developing leadership skills• Enhancing communication skills• Utilizing planning and organization skills• Meeting new people• Networking opportunities • Traveling opportunities

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What is Our Club What is Our Club History?History?

Add your club history hereAdd your club history here

This information should include: This information should include: When you were formed, what When you were formed, what you did when you first started, you did when you first started, what you have done over the what you have done over the years, what you are doing now years, what you are doing now and what your current club focus and what your current club focus is. is.

Any other information that you Any other information that you would like to add. You’re not would like to add. You’re not limited to one slide.limited to one slide.

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Club Club Websites, Newsletters, & Websites, Newsletters, &

BrochuresBrochures

If your club has a newsletter If your club has a newsletter you should tell about it on you should tell about it on this slide this slide

List your websiteList your website Talk about your club Talk about your club

brochure and give a copy to brochure and give a copy to the new memberthe new member

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What are Our What are Our Attendance & Dues Attendance & Dues

Expectations?Expectations?

ATTENDANCESuccessful clubs have members who attend meetings regularly and participate in club functions.

DUESSuccessful clubs are dependant upon the prompt payment of dues by members.

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How Are Club How Are Club Funds Raised?Funds Raised?

MembersMembers– DuesDues– In-house rafflesIn-house raffles– Personal giftsPersonal gifts– TailtwistingTailtwisting

Public Public – Public rafflesPublic raffles– Fundraising project (Pancake Fundraising project (Pancake

breakfasts, etc.) breakfasts, etc.)

Grants and CorporationsGrants and Corporations

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How Do We How Do We Account for Account for

Clubs Funds?Clubs Funds?

Accounting and Lionism:      Accounting and Lionism:      Lions clubs must account for all monies Lions clubs must account for all monies

received or earned as well as all monies spent. It is received or earned as well as all monies spent. It is required that two separate accounting books be required that two separate accounting books be maintained. These books (or accounts) are titled maintained. These books (or accounts) are titled Administrative Monies and Public (or Activities) Administrative Monies and Public (or Activities) Monies.  While the actual monies may be contained in Monies.  While the actual monies may be contained in a single account, the books must show administrative a single account, the books must show administrative earnings and spending separately from monies earnings and spending separately from monies received from the public for the club’s humanitarian received from the public for the club’s humanitarian work.  work. 

Public monies may only be used for club Public monies may only be used for club humanitarian work. But administrative monies may humanitarian work. But administrative monies may be used for humanitarian projects as well as projects be used for humanitarian projects as well as projects involving club members.  Examples of such projects involving club members.  Examples of such projects would be sending members to District or International would be sending members to District or International conventions, special awards, etc.  conventions, special awards, etc. 

The two accounting ledgers or books must be The two accounting ledgers or books must be maintained to demonstrate through audit that public maintained to demonstrate through audit that public monies were not misspent or used for personal gain monies were not misspent or used for personal gain by club members. by club members.

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Where Does the Where Does the Money Go? Money Go?

100% of the money raised from 100% of the money raised from the community will go back to the community will go back to the public. At no time will funds the public. At no time will funds raised from the community be raised from the community be used for Club administrative used for Club administrative costs.costs.

Club Administrative costs are Club Administrative costs are covered by club dues, fines and covered by club dues, fines and other member related other member related fundraisers.fundraisers.

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Club Organizational Club Organizational ChartChart

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How Do We Order How Do We Order Club Supplies?Club Supplies?

Club supplies are ordered by the Club supplies are ordered by the club Secretary or Treasurer for club Secretary or Treasurer for club matters and paid for by the club matters and paid for by the club.club.

Individuals can order Lions Individuals can order Lions vests, hats, umbrellas, etc. by vests, hats, umbrellas, etc. by going on-line to: going on-line to: www.lionsclubs.orgwww.lionsclubs.org and click on and click on “Order Club Supplies.” This will “Order Club Supplies.” This will take you to the on-line catalog.take you to the on-line catalog.

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DistrictDistrict

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How is Michigan How is Michigan Organized?Organized?

Michigan is unique in that it Michigan is unique in that it was established as two was established as two separate districts. Today we separate districts. Today we have Single District 10 and have Single District 10 and Multiple District 11 Multiple District 11 composed of 10 sub-composed of 10 sub-districts. (See the section districts. (See the section Why Different Districts. )Why Different Districts. )

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District District Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart

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What Are Our Distinct What Are Our Distinct Projects?Projects?

List your District projects here List your District projects here List your District websiteList your District website Talk about other District Talk about other District

functions herefunctions here

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Districts,Districts,How Do We Keep How Do We Keep

Informed?Informed?

Newsletters/MagazinesNewsletters/Magazines

Formatting of the District newsletter/magazine Formatting of the District newsletter/magazine is left to the discretion of the individual is left to the discretion of the individual Districts.Districts.

Direct communication between the District and Direct communication between the District and its members is vital to our organization not its members is vital to our organization not only to survive, but to grow and prosper. A only to survive, but to grow and prosper. A line of communication is absolutely essential line of communication is absolutely essential between the membership at large and the between the membership at large and the District.District.

The membership at large must be kept The membership at large must be kept informed of the actions of the District and the informed of the actions of the District and the goals of the District. Conversely, the District goals of the District. Conversely, the District should also be kept aware of the local Club’s should also be kept aware of the local Club’s accomplishments and goals. accomplishments and goals.

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StateState

www.lionsofmi.com

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History ofHistory of the Lions of Michigan the Lions of Michigan

1919 -  District 10 (Upper Peninsula) is the first Lions district formed in the state of Michigan, with the organization of the Marquette Lions Club in October.  District 11 (Lower Peninsula) is formed when the Grand Rapids Lions Club charters in November.

1920 - Detroit Lions Club sponsors the Windsor, Ontario Lions Club; this sponsorship creates Lions Clubs International.

1923 - John Noel becomes the first Lions Clubs International President from Michigan.

1925 - Helen Keller challenges Lions to become "Knights of the Blind".

1932 - White Cane is "born" in Michigan in the East Side Detroit Lions Club.

1936 - Michigan Legislature passes the "White Cane Law."

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History of History of the Lions of Michiganthe Lions of Michigan

(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

1939 - Leader Dog School is launched in Rochester.

1940 - Leader Dog becomes a state project of Michigan Lions.  Karl Sorrick from Springport becomes the second Lions International President from Michigan.

1941 - The Lower Peninsula is divided into two (2) sub-districts and becomes Multiple District 11.

1946 - Multiple District 11 is divided into four (4) sub-districts.

1952 - Multiple District 11 is divided into five (5) sub-districts. Welcome Home for the Blind becomes a state project of the Lions of Michigan.

1953 - S. A. Dodge is elected as the third Lions International President from Michigan.

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History of History of the Lions of Michiganthe Lions of Michigan

(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

1956 - Multiple District 11 is divided into seven (7) sub-districts.

1957 - The Ann Arbor Lions Club and Dr. John Henderson start the Michigan Eye Bank.

1971 - Michigan Eye Bank becomes a state Lions project.

1974 - The Upper Peninsula is divided into two sub-districts and becomes Multiple District 10.  The districts are 10-A (west) and District 10-B (east).

1976 - Michigan Multiple District 11 is divided into ten (10) sub-districts.

1978 - Ralph Lynam is elected as the fourth International President from Michigan. The Lions of Michigan All-State Band is established.

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History of History of the Lions of Michiganthe Lions of Michigan

(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

1982 - The Michigan Past District Governors Association is organized.

1984 - Michigan Lions Service Foundation begins in District 11- B1.

2001 - Multiple District 10 combines District 10-A and 10-B into Single District 10.

2003 - Bear Lake Camp becomes an official project of Multiple District 11.

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Why Different Why Different Districts?Districts?

The Upper Peninsula (District 10) and the Lower Peninsula (District 11) were designated as separate districts when they were formed in 1919 because of the difficulty of travel between the two. There was no Mackinac Bridge until the 1950s, and by that time the separate designations were firmly entrenched. Several attempts to merge them into one “state” organization failed. Except for a few “joint” projects and committees, they operate independently.

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Membership Membership Breakdown for Breakdown for

Lions of MichiganLions of Michigan (as of 8/31/05)

District Number of Number of Members Clubs

SD 10 1,980 62

11 A1 1,218 4311 A2 1,988 5411 B1 1,217 4111 B2 1,353 4711 C1 1,298 5011 C2 1,215 4511 D1 1,568 4811 D2 1,517 4811 E1 1,561 5111 E2 1,515 43MD 11 Totals 14,450 470

State Totals 16,430 532

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Our State WebsiteOur State Website

By visiting our Lions of Michigan By visiting our Lions of Michigan State Website at: State Website at: www.lionsofmi.comwww.lionsofmi.com you can link you can link to individual websites for each to individual websites for each district in the state of Michigan. district in the state of Michigan.

You will find a wealth of You will find a wealth of information on this website information on this website including the State Office including the State Office Calendar of Events, State Calendar of Events, State Projects, History, White Cane, Projects, History, White Cane, and much, much more.and much, much more.

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State Projects

There are three official “state projects”

•Leader Dog•Welcome Homes•Midwest Eye-Bank

All of these were approved by the respective conventions of the Single and Multiple District. Bear Lake Camp is a MD 11 Project, because it was never presented or approved at an SD 10 Convention.

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State Projects (cont’d)

All state projects are nonprofit, charitable organizations with their own corporate identity and Board of Directors. The Lions State Office does not collect funds for them or “pass them through.” Clubs donate directly to the projects in amounts they determine.

MD 11 and SD 10 have committees to promote their adopted projects.

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Joint CommitteesJoint Committees

There are three “state” committees which include representatives from both SD 10 and MD 11:

•Liaison •International Convention•All State Band

Membership dues include a per member assessment for the Liaison Committee and Lions International Convention.

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Joint Council Joint Council MeetingsMeetings

Any council meeting where SD 10 Governor and MD 11 Governors are present is considered a “joint” council meeting.

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What are the What are the State Publications?State Publications?

Both SD 10 and MD 11 produce their own magazine.

The MD 11 magazine is called “Lion Pride,” and it is financed through a mandatory subscription fee, paid as part of the dues assessment. It is published nine times annually. Circulation is approximately 15,000 copies.

The “Single District 10 Magazine” is published five times a year and it is financed through a mandatory subscription fee, paid as part of the dues assessment. Circulation is approximately 2,250 copies.

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What are the Duties of What are the Duties of the Lions of Michigan the Lions of Michigan

State Office & State Office & Administrative Staff?Administrative Staff?

The Lions of Michigan State office is located at: 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48911office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Lions of Michigan State Office has two employees—a full-time State Secretary and a full-time Administrative Assistant/Magazine Editor. The Lions of Michigan also have a volunteer State Treasurer.

The role of the state office is to support the Lion of Michigan.

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Lions of Michigan Lions of Michigan Service FoundationService Foundation

The Lions of Michigan Service Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) public charity that was created in the early 1980’s to address the needs of the disadvantaged. The creators envisioned a vehicle that would enable Lions Clubs throughout Michigan to combine resources and work together to address serious human needs beyond the capability of an individual Lions Club.

For more information on the Lions of Michigan Service Foundation you can visit their website at: www.lmsf.net

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InternationalInternational

www.lionsclubs.org

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How Lions BeganHow Lions Began

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

Just three years after its formation, the organization became international when the first club in Windsor, Ontario, Canada was establisher in 1920.

Perhaps the single event having the greatest impact on the association’s service commitment occurred in 1925 when Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the international convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. It was there that she challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.”

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How Lions Began How Lions Began (cont’d)(cont’d)

Broadening its role in international understanding, the association helped the United Nations form the Non-Governmental Organizations section in 1945, and continues to hold consultative status today. Each year, during the Lions Day with the United Nations ceremonies, an award is presented to the grand prize winner of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, itself a significant program which draws over 350,000 entries annually.

Another significant event in the association’s history occurred in 1987, when Lions Clubs International became the first major service club organization to admit women as members.

Since those first years, the association has grown to include nearly 1.4 million men and women in more than 44, 000 clubs located in 196 countries and geographical areas.

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At a GlanceAt a Glance Founded:Founded: 1917 in Chicago, Illinois1917 in Chicago, Illinois

Founder:Founder: Melvin JonesMelvin Jones

Motto:Motto: We ServeWe Serve

Official Colors:Official Colors: Purple and GoldPurple and Gold

Slogan:Slogan: Liberty, Intelligence, Our Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s SafetyNation’s Safety

Primary Activity:Primary Activity: Blindness Preventions Blindness Preventions and Sight Conservationand Sight Conservation

Membership:Membership: Nearly 1.35 million men Nearly 1.35 million men and women in and women in approximately 196 approximately 196 countries areas countries areas worldwideworldwide

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Lions Lions Mission StatementMission Statement

TO CREATE AND FOSTER a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.

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

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

Lions ObjectsLions Objects

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Lions Lions Code of EthicsCode of Ethics

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.

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.

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.

WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.

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Lions Lions Code of Ethics Code of Ethics

(cont’d)(cont’d)

TO HOLD friendship as an end 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.

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

TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.

TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not to destroy.

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Membership Membership CategoriesCategories

There are several classifications used to identify Lions.

Active: member is entitled to all the rights and privileges and subject to all obligations which membership in a Lion Club implies.

At Large: Member has moved out of the community and is unable to regularly attend meetings and functions and desires to retain member sip in the club. Can not hold office or vote at conventions and must pay dues.

Life-Long Members: The club honors this Lion of 20 or more years (or 15 years and over the age of 70). Life members pay a one-time payment to the association in lieu of future dues. They have all the rights of membership.

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Membership Membership Categories Categories (cont’d)(cont’d)

Privileged: A member who as been a Lion for 15 years or more and because of illness, infirmities, or advanced age or other legitimate reasons, must relinquish his or her active status. May vote but may not hold office.

Associate: A member who holds primary membership in another club, but maintains residence or is employed in the community of the club in which he/she attends. Can vote on club matters, but may not serve as a delegate nor hold office.

Affiliate: An individual who is currently unable to fully participate in the club but wishes to support the club. May not hold office, nor be a delegate. May vote on club matters.

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InternationalInternationalOrganizational ChartOrganizational Chart

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Lions Lions Learning CenterLearning Center

To develop your Lion Leadership skills visit the “Lions Learning Center” on-line at: www.lionsclubs.org and click on Resources and then click on Visit the Lions Learning Center.

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What are Forums?What are Forums?

Forums have the purposes of: •Promoting the principles and objectives of Lions Clubs International •Training, educating and motivating district and club officers •Providing for exchange of information and discussion of service activities, including opportunities for cooperative service projects •Advancing the interests of the Lions Clubs International Foundation

All Lions in the constitutional area in which the forum is held are invited to participate.

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ForumsForums

Area Forums:

•USA/Canada Forum•OSEAL Forum•Europa Forum•India, South Asia, Africa & Middle East Forum •Latin American & Caribbean

Forum

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International International ConventionConvention

Lions from across the globe have gathered together annually since 1917 to celebrate the International Convention.  For many Lions and their families, attending the convention has become a yearly tradition.  The convention offers an ideal setting for reuniting acquaintances and making new friends.  Lions also learn about other club and district projects, participate in the parade and elections, attend seminars and make personal connections with international leaders and representatives from headquarters.

Why attend?Only at the International Convention can Lions from nearly 100 countries and geographical areas with different languages and backgrounds march side-by-side down the streets of the host city.  And only at the International Convention can 18,000 members come together to celebrate the true meaning of Lionism.

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SuppliesSupplies

Lions Clubs International has a complete on-line catalog of supplies. For apparel to trading pins they have it all! Visit their website at:

http://www2.lionsclubs.org/LionsClubsSuppliesStore

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MagazineMagazine

THE LION Magazine is the THE LION Magazine is the official publication of Lions official publication of Lions Clubs International, and is Clubs International, and is published in 21 languages. published in 21 languages.

THE LION Magazine Online THE LION Magazine Online features select articles from the features select articles from the printed version of the printed version of the headquarters edition. headquarters edition.

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Lions Clubs Lions Clubs International Foundation International Foundation

(LCIF)(LCIF)Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the grant-making arm of Lions Clubs International. LCIF is Lions helping Lions serve others. It's the only Lions' foundation that serves the entire world and the nearly 1.35 million Lions.

Working with Lions, LCIF prevents blindness. It provides food and clothing to victims of natural disasters. It also gives youth the tools to succeed through Lions-Quest, empowers the disabled through vocational training, and promotes health by equipping clinics and hospitals.

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LCIF LCIF (cont’d)(cont’d)

LCIF is an efficient and effective charity. Administrative costs were 10.8 percent in 2003-2004, a low ratio for a non-profit. Every dollar donated to LCIF goes to a grant. LCIF receives no club dues.

LCIF has awarded US $356.9 million in grants since it began in 1968.

For more information about LCIF visit their website at: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif.shtml

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LCIFLCIFWhat is the SightFirst What is the SightFirst

Program?Program?As Knights of the Blind, Lions from around

the world united to create a program that would fight the major causes of preventable and treatable blindness. As a result of this effort the SightFirst Program had its beginning in 1991. During the next fifteen years, the program has helped save or restore the sight of 24 million people. Through the SightFirst Program, more than 4.6 million cataract surgeries were conducted and 65 million treatments for river blindness have been distributed. This success far exceeded all expectations.

In 2005, planning began to insure that the fight against preventable and treatable blindness continued. Campaign SightFirst II was designated to raise a minimum of US $150 million to continue the work which had its beginnings with the SightFirst Program. Campaign SightFirst II is a three year commitment providing all Lions and Lions Clubs through the world to continue to work to fight blindness.

For more information, contact your sponsor, your Club President, or your District Governor.

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See You at the See You at the Next Meeting!!Next Meeting!!

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The following Lions who developed The following Lions who developed this program:this program: PCC Sara Doubledee, Single District 10PCC Sara Doubledee, Single District 10PDG Jack Holzworth, Single District 10PDG Jack Holzworth, Single District 10PCC Esther LaMothe, District 11-B1PCC Esther LaMothe, District 11-B1PDG Nancy Lampman (Chairperson), PDG Nancy Lampman (Chairperson), District 11-C2District 11-C2

This program would not have been This program would not have been possible if not for the hard work of all of possible if not for the hard work of all of the Lions that attended the Leadership the Lions that attended the Leadership Retreat at Lions Bear Lake Camp, Retreat at Lions Bear Lake Camp, October 2004.October 2004.

Special Thanks to…