Vice District Governor Team Training

Welcome to the Team You know your team name and number You have your district team uniform Are you ready to join the team? Lets check your knowledge and skills

Before you Begin This is a independent study program You can start or stop as often as you need to suit your schedule

Before you Begin Print a copy of the reference publication, Standard District Constitution & By-Laws (LA4)the reference publication

Training Objectives Identify benefits of having a 2 nd vice district governor Recognize the responsibilities of the district governor team Assist the district governor Recognize the responsibilities of the 2 nd vice district governor Recognize additional training resources

Training Sections Addition of 2 nd vice district governorAddition of 2 nd vice district governor Benefits of change District governor team Responsibilities of each team member Additional training resources

Addition of 2 nd Vice District Governor

District Governor Team District Governor 1 st Vice District Governor 2 nd Vice District Governor Approved addition by Lions Clubs International Board, March 2007

2 nd Vice District Governor Qualifications Be an active member in good standing Be endorsed by the club or a majority of the clubs in the single or sub-district Served as club president and a member of the club board of directors for two years and as zone or region chairperson or cabinet secretary or treasurer (none being held concurrently) Must hold said office for a full term or major portion thereof

Benefits of the 2 nd Vice District Governor Position

Why Add the 2 nd Vice District Governor A TEAM of District Governor and 1 st and 2nd Vice District Governors working together in true harmony and shared responsibility will bring forth success, achievements and growth

DG 1 st VDG 2 nd VDG Delegation Communication Exchange of Experience Take over Responsibility District Governor Teams

Benefits of 2 nd Vice District Governor Less heavy workload for the governor Teamwork leads to better results Increased continuity from year to year Apprentice learning for two years In case of a district governor vacancy, it can be filled immediately

District Governor Team

District Governor 1 st Vice District Governor 2 nd Vice District Governor In addition the district leadership team includes region and zone chairpersons

District Governor Teamwork The team members each have a 1 year term so the governor and vice governors are really members of a relay team. Each year one governor provides leadership and the others on the team assist in achieving the current years goals. Each July 1, the baton passes to the next member of the team. As Lion leaders, we are on the same team.

District Governor Teamwork Example: Divide the duty of club visits 1 st VDG visits clubs who are sponsoring a new club or requesting a program about leadership development 2 nd VDG visits clubs with retention problems District Governor visits remaining clubs

District Governor Teamwork The district governor who delegates some tasks to other team members will have more time to manage the district, monitor achievement of goals, and provide leadership and motivation to Lions of the district.

District Governor Team An effective team is a group of people who can accomplish more working together than a group of individuals

District Governor Team Click here for the reference publication, Standard District Constitution & By-Laws (LA4)the reference publication

Responsibilities of Each Team Member

District Governor Represent the association in his/her district Chief administrative officer of the district and supervises the first and second vice district governors, region and zone chairpersons, the cabinet secretary-treasurer, and other cabinet members

District Governor Administer and promote membership growth and new club development Administer and promote leadership development at the club and district levels

District Governor Promote harmony among the chartered Lions clubs Promote the Lions Clubs International Foundation and all service activities of the association

District Governor Preside, when present, over cabinet, convention and other district meetings. Exercise such supervision and authority over cabinet officers and district committee appointees as is provided in this district constitution Report to LCI all known violations of the use of the association's name and emblem

District Governor Ensure that each club in the district is visited by the district governor or another district officer once each year to facilitate successful administration of the club, and submit a report of visitation to international headquarters for each visit Submit a current itemized statement of total district receipts and expenditures to his/her district convention or annual meeting

District Governor Deliver, forthwith, at the termination of his/her term of office, all district accounts and records to his/her successor in office Perform such other functions and acts as shall be required of him/her by the International Board of Directors through the District Governors Manual and other directives

Vice District Governor Shared Duties Further the purposes of this association Perform such administrative duties assigned by the district governor Perform such other functions and acts required by the International Board of Directors Participate in cabinet meetings and conduct meetings in the absence of the DG

1st Vice District Governor Assist the governor in reviewing clubs in the district Conduct club visits in place of the district governor Work with District Membership and Extension Committees Work with District Leadership Development Committee to develop and implement a leadership development plan Work with the District Convention Committee and assist in promoting other district events

1st Vice District Governor At the request of the district governor, supervise other district committees Participate in the planning of the next year including the district budget Familiarize himself/herself with the duties of the district governor so that in the event of a vacancy in the office of district governor, he/she would be ready to assume the duties of said office

2 nd Vice District Governor Familiarize himself/herself with the health and status of the clubs in the district Conduct club visits in place of the district governor Work with the District Retention Committee, and assist the committee to prevent the loss of clubs, and members Assist the district governor and the first vice governor in planning and conducting the annual district convention.

2 nd Vice District Governor Work with the District LCIF Coordinator and assist to achieve the goals of the year Work with the District Information Technology Committee and assist the committee to promote the LCI web site and internet to clubs/members Familiarize himself/herself with the duties of the district governor so that in the event of a vacancy in the office of district governor, he/she would be ready to assume the duties of said office

District Governor Team Duties Click here for a quiz on the District Constitution & By-Laws Click here for a quiz OR Continue the training program and take the quiz later

Additional Training Resources

Further study – LCIF As part of the LCIF Development Plan, LCIF District Coordinators are appointed and trained by Multiple District LCIF Coordinators The LCIF Coordinator works closely with the district governor and other district leaders

Further study – Retention The District Retention Committee is a key resource in helping clubs maintain a healthy and active club environment The committee can provide training for club officers about retention program resources And communicate the message: Member retention is everyones responsibility

Retention Publications District Retention Chairperson Manual Presidents Retention Campaign How Are Your Ratings? Membership Orientation Mentoring Program (Basic) Mentoring Program Mentoring Program (Advanced) Mentoring Program Art of Recognition

Further study – Information Technology The Information Technology Committee is a resource for keeping members and officers informed at a low cost to your district. provides training to club members to increase the use of technology for communications and newsletters assist in creating club websites for public relations

Resources – Information Technology Information Technology Chairperson Job Description, contact Reference for online membership records and reports Reference for online membership records Club Officer and Record Administration, contact

Further study – Publications Association Constitution & By-Laws Board Policy Manual District Governor Manual Trademark policies

Further study – Online courses Goal Setting Effective Teams Conflict Resolution Meeting Management Effective Public Speaking Effective Teams Valuing Diversity of Members Providing Community ServiceProviding Community Service Coaching Delegation

Summary The 2nd vice district governor needs to prepare to assist the district governor and the 1 st vice district governor. In addition he/she has specific duties of his/her position. At the same time, prepare to become district governor in the future. Primary References: District Constitution & By-Laws Board Policy Manual, Chapter 9

Constitution & By-Laws Quiz District Governor Team Responsibilities

Pick the correct answer The 2 nd VDG works with the ___ committee Leadership A B Information Technology Peace Poster contest Membership CD

Pick the correct answer The 1st VDG works with the ___ committee Information Technology A B LCIF Peace Poster contest Membership CD

Pick the correct answer The 2nd VDG works with the ___ committee Promote district events A B Membership Peace Poster contest Retention CD

Pick the correct answer The 1st VDG works with the ___ committee Leadership A B LCIF Peace Poster contest Retention CD

Pick the correct answer The 1st VDG works with ___ district functions two A B three four five CD

Pick the correct answer The 2nd VDG works with ___ district functions two A B three four five CD

Pick the correct answer The 1st VDG is responsible for Convention planning A B Logo trademark violations Peace Poster contest District expense reports CD

Pick the correct answer The 2 nd VDG is responsible for Visiting all clubs A B Supervising cabinet Reviewing status of clubs Promoting harmony CD

Training Objectives Identify benefits of having a 2 nd vice district governor Recognize the responsibilities of the district governor team Assist the district governor and 1 st vice district governor Recognize the responsibilities of the 2 nd vice district governor

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