1. The Role of the Zone Chairperson
Lions Clubs International  Zone Chairperson Training

2. Footprints… 1 Show where we have been Indicate direction
Provide evidence of impact

3. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 2
- Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

5. Schedule 4
Briefly review…

6. Session Objectives 5
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognize the responsibilities of the zone chairperson in accordance with the Standard District Constitution and By-Laws
Utilize the Zone Chairperson Manual as a resource during their term

7. Responsibilities 6 Further purposes of the association
Serve as chairperson of DG Advisory Committee in the zone; call regular meetings
Invite GMT/GLT district coordinators and DG team to discuss membership/leadership development and collaborative efforts at a DG Advisory Committee meeting

8. Responsibilities 7
File DG Advisory Committee report and send to appropriate district officers
Promote CEP to clubs and work with district GMT/GLT and DG team to implement the program
With the GMT district coordinator, help organize new clubs and stay informed on club activities and well-being

9. Responsibilities 8
With the GLT district coordinator, support leadership initiatives by keeping Lions informed of leadership development opportunities
Represent each club in any problems with the district, MD council chairperson, or LCI
Supervise progress of projects in the zone
Aim for each club to operate under club constitution and by-laws

10. Responsibilities 9
Promote representation at international and district conventions
Visit a meeting of each club at least once during his/her term, and report findings to appropriate district officers
Perform other such functions/acts as may be required by International Board of Directors
Review ZC Manual ….

11. GMT Responsibilities 10 Promote membership resources
Promote/identify clubs to use CEP
Ensure membership chairpersons understand their role
Identify extension opportunities
Emphasize member engagement in service
Encourage clubs to implement a membership growth plan
Communicate needs/strategies to other GMT members

12. GLT Responsibilities 11 Identify potential club leaders
Promote participation in leadership development programs
Engage new leaders in leadership roles
Collaborate with the GLT to ensure club officer training is conducted
Communicate training needs to other GLT members

13. Session Objectives 12
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognize the responsibilities of the zone chairperson in accordance with the Standard District Constitution and By-Laws
Utilize the Zone Chairperson Manual as a resource during their term

14. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” 13
- Mark Victor Hansen, American writer

15. Role of the ZC
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