1 4/7/04

2 Healthy Club Toolbox (HCTB) Healthy Club Toolbox (HCTB) “Heck, there are no rules here. We are trying to accomplish something” –Thomas Edison

3 Background Most comprehensive set of membership materials ever assembled by LCI Developed as part of North American Initiative Key component in Presidential Initiative Extremely flexible – pick and choose your information Available free of charge

4 Toolbox Organization 1. Club Management 2. Member Recruiting 3. Member Retention 4. Service Activities 5. Special Incentives and Order Forms The toolbox is organized into five practical sections from the club’s point of view:

5 1. Club Management Practical tool for club presidents. Solicits input from club members….what works, what can be improved. Handy Administrative Guide helps interpret results, build action plan. How Are Your Ratings? (ME15 & ME15B)

6 1.Club Management (Continued) The purpose of a Retreat is to address concerns and overcome obstacles that cannot be successfully discussed or solved at a regular meetings. Use the handy planning guide to conduct a Retreat for your club. Properly planned and run Retreats are positive experiences for all the participants. Planning and Conducting Retreat – (CB1)

7 2. Member Recruiting Orientation Guide (ME13) Conducting new member orientations will engage members in your club. Orientation helps new members commit to club, learn what it means to be a Lion. Membership Application (ME6B) Attractive pocket invitation to Lions membership. Always carry with you. I am a Lion (ME37 ) This bold new recruiting brochure is designed by women for women.

8 2. Member Recruiting (Continued) Club Sponsor Night – (CA4) Adds a social twist to your membership growth efforts Provides clubs with an opportunity to introduce The club’s outstanding community service and benefits of membership to invitees This section has lots of other great recruiting aids and brochures…..

9 3. Member Retention Lions Mentoring Program (MTR5) A program to pair inexperienced Lions with knowledgeable Lions. President’s Retention Campaign (PRC1) Excellent program to help club presidents recognize and address retention issues within their club. Working Together (PRC2) Practical guide for helping club members work together; is a “must- read” for every club president.

10 4. Service Activities Making It Happen (TK10) Identify a community Talk to people…find an unmet need in community. Identify people to address the need. Gather community-minded people who are interested in supporting the new project. Show them how a Lions club can help them accomplish their goals.

11 5. Special Incentives and Order Forms There is no point at which you can say, “Well, I am successful now. I might as well take a nap.” - Carrie Fisher - Order Forms for more materials Club Public Relations Chairperson Guide (PR-710) Provides proven techniques for effective communications with the community

12 How To Order a Healthy Club Toolbox You can order your Healthy Club Toolbox many ways: – Contact Membership Programs Department at LCI by phone: ext. 390 (English Only) – at – Fax – Mail request to: Membership Programs Department Lions Clubs International 300 W.22 nd Street Oak Brook, IL USA.

13 Any Questions ?

14 Thank You & Good Luck Putting the Pieces Together