2009 -2010 International Theme: MOVE TO GROW
MOVE TO GROW
The overarching theme of Wirfs presidency will be “move to grow.” Lions need momentum, or movement, to grow and progress. Nothing that remains motionless moves forward. Progress grows from purposeful movement.
Lions are poised to serve as no other organization can. “There are many things you can’t do with money. You need manpower. That’s what we have,” says Wirfs. “We are really good at getting results.”
Community Service Activities
· Hands on community service
· Disaster relief program/Alert program
· Diabetes awareness
· Environmental programs
· Lions Quest
· Eyeglass recycling
· Eyeglass and medical missions
LCIF
· Emergency grants
· Miracles through LCIF grants
· Eye hospitals & research
Focus on Membership
Maintaining a strong, thriving membership is necessary to meet community needs through service. Service is a source of member pride, and promoting service helps members recruit new members. Team leadership is necessary to succeed in recruiting and retaining members as well as organizing new clubs.
Leadership
· District teamwork
· Club officer teamwork
· Succession planning
· Excellence awards
Membership
· Membership growth planning
· Membership mentoring
· Extension workshops/charter new clubs
· Retention clinics
Public Relations
· Increase members pride in Lions projects/programs
· Peace Poster Contest
· LCI brand re-vitalization
· Increase visibility through Lions vests, badges, shirts
· Build partnerships with public officials
· Everyday Heroes Contest
