Membership Chairman School Updated by Lion Bob Lyle PCC GLT District N2 Coordinator

To be able to understand: Session Objectives To be able to understand: The need for increased members. Advantages of increased members. Reasons Lions leave. Why Lions remain committed.

Session Objectives Membership programs/initiatives. Role of the membership committee. How to develop action plan for member growth. Available resources.

Membership Statistics Yearly recruit about 200,000 Lions. Membership about 1.413,808 million. Membership was at 1.5 million.

N 2 Membership 1986 41-N2 2,270 Lions 73 clubs. 2015 N 2 1,796 Lions in 68 Clubs 2016/17 1,787 Lions in 69 Clubs

N 2 Membership Statistics Date Clubs Lions 84-85 71 2,268 89-90 74 2,072 05-06 70 1,868 06-07 69 1,842 07-08 68 1,801 05/09 68 1,806 01/11 69 1,757 04/15 69 1,796 04/17 69 1,787

N 2 Male vs Female Date Female Male 31/07/06 311 1,557 31/07/06 311 1,557 31/07/07 331 1,511 31/07/08 335 1,469 30/05/09 364 1,442 01/01/11 385 1,357 05/04/15 504 1,294 27/03/17 550 1,236

N 2 Club Size Statistics Members # Clubs 0 – 19 23 20 – 29 22 30 – 39 12 40 – 49 8 over 50 4 Total Clubs 69 Average size of club 26.08

Membership Growth = + - Retention New Members Net Member Growth Member Loss Extension

Membership Growth = + - New Members Member Loss 200 Net Member Gain =200 = + - 24 24

Membership Growth = + - New Members Member Loss 200 Net Member 254 24

Advantages of Increasing Membership For the club For the member For the community For the association

Increasing Membership Helps By: More service activities and projects. New ideas, innovations, and energy. Develops more/better fellowship.

More Advantages of New Members Increases your contacts. Renews leadership. Better serves the community needs.

Next slide is an excellent reason why most Lions Clubs need new members.

IF SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? 20 % don’t know it’s happening IS THIS LIKE YOUR LIONS CLUB? 15% make it happen *********************** IF SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? 25% help it happen ***************************************************** 40% watch it happen ****************************************************************************************** 20 % don’t know it’s happening

Membership is by invitation only Membership Criteria Age of majority. Good moral character. Good reputation in the community. Membership is by invitation only

Types of Membership (1) Active (2) Member-at-Large (3) Honorary (4) Privileged (5) Life Member (6) Associate Member (7) Affiliate Member

Recommended Procedures Sponsor the ME 6 membership form. Membership committee investigates. Recommendation to Board.

Membership Committee Chairman, Vice-Chairman and member. Vice-Chairman moves up to Chairman. Member becomes the Vice-Chairman. A new member is then elected. Chairman a member of the Board.

Role of Membership Chairman Develop a growth program. Encourage new quality members. Recruitment and retention procedures. Proper induction.

Role of Membership Chairman Orientation sessions. Recommend ways to reduce member loss. Work with other club committees.

Role of Membership Committee Recommendations to board regarding: Membership proposals Transfers Changes in membership status Dropping members Attendance matters Other membership matters

Membership Increases Increasing membership in the organization is double barreled. It involves both bringing in new members and retaining current members.

Membership Initiatives by LCI 1987-Women in Lionism. Changes in membership categories: Associate Affiliate Lioness conversion (service).

Membership Initiatives by LCI Lioness bridge program (new club). Spousal fee initiative. Family membership plan.

Membership increases often occur through: Forming New Clubs Membership increases often occur through: Branch Clubs. New Century Clubs. Lioness-Lions Clubs. New Lions Clubs.

Some reasons Lions Leave Inadequate induction/orientation. Lack of participation or involvement. Lack fellowship or friendship. Cliques and club politics. Few club projects or activities.

More Reasons Why Lions Leave Poor leadership. Boring meetings. Inadequate planning. Poorly motivated. Little enthusiasm or dedication by members.

More Reasons Why Lions Leave Lack of Communication. Poor or no Committee assignments. Poor Use of member skills, abilities. Lack of Recognition.

Why Lions Remain committed Want to make a difference. Advancement/personal growth. Recognition/feeling appreciated. Sense of belonging. Involvement in decision making.

Why Lions Remain Committed Needs are being met. Fellowship. Positive relationships. Part of goal setting process.

Gospel According to Charlie??? Motivated Lions in a club where they are recognized, feel appreciated and in which there is good communication will be happy and productive Lions.

Gospel Continued Leadership is absolutely critical to creating and maintaining this positive environment where members feel their needs are being met and their talents are being cultivated and utilized.

In such a club, if the membership committee and directors have followed a good recruitment plan, there has been a proper induction ceremony and an orientation program, and the sponsors have accepted their responsibilities, the drop out rate will be very low.

GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM 2016-17 Coordinator: Frank Hartman Tracey Ashe; Debbie McGinley Wayne Sears John MacDonald 1st VDG Rhonda Trickett

Coordinator Position Is responsible for the overall operation of the team in cooperation with the Global Leadership Tram and the District Governor’s Team. A member of the MD N GMT

Membership & Growth Position Membership growth & new clubs come together Focuses on forming new clubs & growing existing ones

Club Success Position Fosters healthy clubs to improve low retention Rebuilds struggling clubs

Global Leadership Team 2016-17 Coordinator: PCC Bob Lyle 2nd VDG Perry Oliver Sharon Rafuse Bill Bruhm Paul Burgess PDG Charles Uhlman-Advisor

GLT Coordinator Position Is responsible for the overall operation of the team in cooperation with the Global Membership Team and the District Governor’s Team. A member of the MD N GLT

GLT Responsibilities Club officer, ZC, Guiding Lion training Club Excellence workshops Identify & develop new Leaders Club Orientation programs Develops leadership development plan

Club Excellence Process(CEP) The Club Excellence Process (CEP) is a four step workshop process (PDF) d esigned to help Lions clubs improve in  areas of their choosing. Participating clubs in a CEP Workshop discuss service, communication, growth and involvement. Workshops are led by a trained facilitator and each participant will receive a CEP Participant Workbook

District Governor Teams GMT and GLT LCI Leadership GMT GLT Working Together District Governor Teams So here we bring the two parallel lines back together. One side can not be effective without the other. They need to co-exist and be in continuous contact. If an MD GMT team forms 10 clubs during an extension blitz, the MD GLT group needs to be planning the training of club officers in these new clubs and to also ensure qualified certified guiding are in place helping these new clubs. If a district GMT unit, identifies clubs who want to undergo the Club Excellence Process, then GLT will ensure its provided by a specialized facilitator. To ensure this type of ongoing coordination, we see the GMT and GLT area leaders meeting together at forums, and for the district and MD levels to be communicating and interacting together on a constant basis. LCI will also be underscoring the coordination between GLT and GMT in its communications, its webinars that bring both sides together, and in all its various report sand process tools. Zones and Clubs 45

Available Resources Chairman’s manual. Today’s handout. Valuable resources on LCI website: www.lionsclubs.org GMT members District/zone officers.

Key Question for Discussion? How can your club use the information presented today to increase membership and growth and ensure club success that will improve member retention?

You Are Now!!!! Very Smart Lions