INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PROGRAMME

"A Beacon of Hope"

is the Presidential Theme of our International President Lion Sid L. Scruggs III as he assumes the leadership of the Association at the close of the 93rd International Convention scheduled to be held in Sydney, Australia, June 28 to July 2, 2010.

Highlights of 2010-2011

International Theme: "A Beacon of Hope"

Focus on Service: During 2010-2011, districts will be encouraged to take action to grow in humanitarian service.

We need to be: 'A Beacon of Hope' and 'Shine a Light' on our motto "We Serve" with the recent economic crises, as well as global natural, and man-made, disasters 'hands on' service has become increasingly important. More than ever before there are people in need, people who need Lions, There are also people who are looking for meaning in their life and who would like to spend their time in service. In this 2010-2011 year of service we should do the following:

Shine a Light on Service: We will organize global service campaigns, using technology to show real-time results. Our campaigns will involve each and every member in meaningful service. We will attract new members by rededicating our service mission through the Service and Mission Data base of LCI and promoting Adopted Service Programs.

• We will actively support service strategies —

• Implement Global Service Action Days,

• Encourage Clubs to ‘Sign’ the First Service Pledge

• Read and spread the news about the International President’s Service Blog

• Provide information and materials for a Service Needs Assessment

Shine a Light on Public Relations: Service and effective public relations are connected. We will create an effective public relations program, utilizing the resources available on the LCI web site and publicize information about The Beacon Awards. We will also encourage clubs to establish a ‘signature service project.’

Shine a Light on Membership: Lions are proud of what they do, of the difference they make in people’s lives. By increasing the number of service projects and embedding service in the reputation of Lions Clubs International, Lions have a reason to be proud of being a Lion. We will enhance community service projects which will increase our retention and attract new members. In addition, we will share the details of the Bright Star Award.

Shine a Light on Youth: Through implementing youth programs, we will encourage youth to be service oriented and prepare them for the future. To do this we will:

1. Spread the word about the Global Youth Music Contest

2. Use technology and social networking to engage and attract today’s youth

3. Increase awareness of an essay contest for the blind/visually impaired youths between 11-13 years of age.

Shine a Light on Leadership: Implementing service projects provides the opportunity for members to practice their leadership skills. To identify and encourage potential leaders we will:

1. Implement practical job training for club officers and zone chairpersons

2. Encourage the use of online training resources (Leadership Resource Center/ Lions Learning Center)

3. Encourage Lions to take on leadership responsibilities

4. Communicate opportunities for leadership development with new/prospective members

5. Encourage participation in local training programs (Lions Leadership Institutes and Faculty Development Institutes)

6. Promote and encourage use of the Lions Mentoring Programme

Shine a Light on Giving: In addition to service, Lions give from their own resources. We need to emphasize and increase support of LCIE To accomplish this, we will:

1. Increase the understanding of LCIF’s programs and their impact on individual’s lives

2. Promote donations to LClFfrom clubs and individuals

3. Work with Multiple District Chairpersons/ District Chairpersons/ LCIF Coordinators for donations and promotion