Member Motivation Bachelor’s Program Course 108 Required 1 Ongoing Training Provided by the

Required Courses: 101 Lions History 102 Lions Club Structure 103 Club Success 104 Effective Club Meetings 105 Dynamic Community Service Projects 106 Club Governance 107 Building Club Membership 108 Member Motivation* 109 Conflict Resolution 110 Public Relations Electives (at least 5) 121 Club President 122 Club Secretary 123 Club Finances 124 Membership Committee 125 Your Board, Your Team 126 Mentoring and Orienting New Members 127 Tail-Twisting 128 Club Fun 129 Lions Clubs International Foundation 130 Beyond Your Club 2 *Overview of motivation theory, how it relates to Lionism, application of theory to practice. Bachelor’s Program

Objectives Define Motivation Review three theories of motivation Consider how theories apply to Lions Survey participants on motivation Present practical application of theory to Lionism 3

Definition Motivation: is a process that initiates, guides and maintains goal oriented behavior, causes an individual to act, arises from needs or wants that drive behavior and explain what we do 4

Survey Question 1 What motivates YOU to act in a volunteer setting such as your Lions club? 5

Maslow Theory

McGregor Theory 1957 Close supervision Work is objectionable Little initiative, creativity Little decision making No responsibility for decision making or for decisions made Economic rewards and security are primary motivators 7 Theory XTheory Y Find ways to be productive Work is natural and enjoyable Ambitious, desire autonomy and self control Effective problem solving Creativity distributed equally across the population Multiple motivators

McClelland Theory Acquired Needs Theory

Maslow – McClelland Comparison 9

Survey Question 2 Why did you join Lions? 10

Recruitment Tips Individuals join Lions for reasons that provide the motivation to be an active member. Must devise plans to retain motivation Involve before joining 11

Practical Applications Recruitment Focus on service Interest and motivation inventories Up front with time and financial commitments Share successes Networking potential Invite to a service project Immediate involvement 12

Motivation in the Club Remember why we joined: Focus on service Sense of community Match activities/assignments with interests Member interaction Opportunities for growth 13

Practical Applications in Your Club Acknowledge service at each meeting Remind Lions of accomplishment Have benchmarks for long-term projects Conduct Lions business at Lions meetings Regular and predictable meetings Update interest inventories frequently Lead by example 14

Practical Applications in Your Club cont’d Communicate regularly Celebrate success Lead Lions, Manage systems, events Frequent Self-Evaluation –Events –Service Activities –Club Have Fun Lions should look forward to meetings 15

Survey Question 3 16 Have you ever lost motivation in a Lions setting? If yes, you may briefly share.

Rewards and Recognition as Motivators Different motivators for different Lions – not one size fits all. Formal and informal rewards Input from each Lion Develop a plan 17

Practical Examples Rewards and Recognition Ask each Lion about recognition, update regularly Certificates and plaques Fellowships and other donations Recognition in media Hand written notes Phone calls, s, social media 18

Practical Examples Rewards and Recognition Birthday celebration Lion of year/month Opportunity to serve as delegate to convention Opportunity to attend training Be creative 19

Review of Objectives Define Motivation Review three theories of motivation Consider how theories apply to Lions Survey participants on motivation Present practical application of theory to Lionism 20

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Discussion Board: LionsForum.org 22