1. Region and Zone Chairperson
Workshop

2. MD21 and District Leadership
CC Larry Palmer
MD-GMT Al Hunter
MD-GLT PDG Barbara Daily
MD-GST IPDG Doug Harris
21A
DG David Pryce
GMT Brian Woloshin
GST PDG Jack / Karen Buckles
GLT PDG Tom Price
LCIF PDG Art Downs
1VDG Richard Hopkins
2VDG Joyce Mayer
21B
DG Chris Gibbs
GMT PCC John Hart
GST PVDG Su-Lin Trepanitis
GLT Laurie Genz
LCIF PDG Bobbie Ravenkamp
1VDG Keith Alexander
21C
DG Marie Cunning
GMT Farhana Shifa Ahmed
GST Maribel Dillard
GLT PDG Rosemarie Gabriel
LCIF PDG Carl Anderson
1VDG Chuck Matthews

3. During this workshop, we will discuss:
The District Cabinet
Zone Chair Role & Responsibilities
Communicating & Working with Your Clubs
Planning Successful Zone Meetings|
Global Action Team (GAT)

4. Workshop Objective
The objective today is to support you in becoming the best Zone Chairperson you can be!

5. Working with the District Cabinet
Immediate past district governor
First vice district governor
Second vice district governor
Region chairpersons
Zone chairpersons
Cabinet secretary
Cabinet treasurer
GLT Coordinator*
GMT Coordinator*
GST Coordinator* LCIF Coordinator*
* non-voting cabinet member

6. Zone Chairperson Job Responsibilities
You are a vital member of the district leadership team
You are a voting member of the District Cabinet.
Job Responsibilities
What am I expected to do?

7. Let’s start with your main role.
You are the link between the district leadership and clubs in your zone

8. Your role when working with the District Cabinet:
Attend quarterly district cabinet meetings
Seek guidance from district leaders to assist clubs
Report to district leadership on the progress made by the clubs in your zone and challenges encountered

9. Collaborate with the district governor to ensure clubs in your zone:
Are in good standing
Are visited more than once a year
Conduct service projects in their community
Have effective internal communication and a public relations program.
You are the administrative officer of your zone

10. Your role when working with the clubs in your zone:
Communicator
Consultant
Motivator
Counselor

11. Facilitate two-way communication between the district and the clubs
Communicate & promote District, Multiple District, and LCI programs, activities, events and opportunities to your zone clubs
Through s, phone calls, newsletters,
visiting your clubs, and holding informative zone meetings
Encourage clubs to support district programs and activities
Report back to district leaders on progress of clubs in your zone

12. Consultant Make sure clubs: Function per LCI policy
Operate under an up-to-date and duly adopted Club Constitution and By-Laws
Demonstrate sound financial practices
Have an effective public relations and marketing program
Develop leadership potential of their members
Assist clubs to achieve excellence and remain strong

13. Motivator Remind clubs to submit ALL required reports on time
Monthly Membership Report
Service Activities
Report Incoming Officers Online

14. Encourage attendance at International, Multiple District and District conventions, conferences, training & events
Help club officers effectively fulfill their current role
Provide opportunities for club leaders to consider higher offices and enhance their leadership skills

15. Look for communities within your zone which would benefit from the services of a Lions clubs
Conduct a new member orientation
Assist clubs to develop & implement a membership recruitment plan

16. Encourage inter-club activities and service projects
Recognize accomplishments of clubs and Lions in your zone
Respond to club questions/concerns

17. Visit each club in your zone at least once
Participate in meetings & activities
Encourage clubs to report service activities
Assess club health
Provide support to clubs as requested or needed
Promote a community needs assessment

18. Assist GMT in membership development
Assist GLT in leadership development
Assist GST in service project development
Hold at least 3 zone meetings

19. Counselor Provide coaching and guidance
Assist with conflicts within clubs

20. Conflict Resolution Listen to both sides
If necessary, seek a second opinion from a knowledgeable Lion not directly involved with the conflict
Use the appropriate Dispute Resolution Procedure (if appropriate)
Conflict Resolution information is available on the LCI website

21. Tips for Great Club Visits
All clubs in your zone should be visited during your term as Zone Chair.
Your visit may be completed at:
a regular club meeting or
a business (board) meeting
Before you go – PREPARE!

22. Before your club visit
Check the club’s website or e-clubhouse and club Facebook page
Become knowledgeable about its projects
It may be helpful to have a club roster

23. Ask club leaders about their interests and how the district can support them.
Take a induction ceremony with you and be ready to induct new members if asked
Prepare an invocation in case you are requested to do that honor or do the Lions Toast.

24. Be prepared to answer questions on a wide range of subjects
Be prepared to answer questions on a wide range of subjects. These may include:
LCI programs & initiatives
Multiple District & District projects
GAT positions & function
Submitting reports
Dues

25. for your visit will ensure a smooth
Remember…
Time spent preparing
for your visit will ensure a smooth
time at the club

26. Tips for Great Zone Meetings
Select a convenient time/place
Send meeting notices well in advance
(At a minimum, request RSVPs for club Presidents and Secretaries)

27. Prepare an agenda (and stick to it!)
Print a copy off for each club president
(at a minimum)
Keep the meeting on track and respect the time of attendees

28. At the Zone Meeting Select someone to take minutes
(or use a digital recorder)
Encourage clubs to share information
Ask for feedback
Send minutes to club presidents

29. Remember……
You are in charge - that includes keeping speakers concise & within their allotted time
Your leadership & enthusiasm will make the meeting something clubs will want to attend and be seen as an informative communication tool.

30. Suggested Meeting Topics

31. First meeting - Focus on Service
Club Service project ideas
Ways to identify new projects
Resources

32. Second meeting - Focus on Membership
Strategies for increasing membership
Resources available

33. Third meeting - Focus on Leadership
Identify future club leaders
Highlight leadership development resources
Promote district & multiple district leadership opportunities

34. The Big picture – Lions Clubs International

35. Made up of 46,000 clubs &
over 1.4 million members
in over 210 countries

36. Each club is autonomous.
That means the CLUBS choose the projects and activities that impact their community the greatest.
HOWEVER….
They must operate within LCI’s Constitution and By-Laws

37. Promoting Club Health Identify ways to: Expand service Develop leaders
Meet member needs & expectations

38. LCI resources to promote club health
Your Club Your Way
Blueprint for a Stronger Club
Club Quality Initiative
Leadership Resource Center
GAT Tool Boxes

39. Global Action Team (GAT)
Our Goal – To impact over 200 million lives through service, increase our membership to 1.7 million Lions and Leos, and provide learning opportunities to over 500,000 members by the year 2020.

40. GLT The GLT is responsible for Identifying and developing
new Lions leaders.

41. Identify & develop potential club leaders
Training, mentoring, motivating leaders to maximize their effectiveness
Promote leadership development programs
Engage new leaders in leadership roles

42. GMT Work hard to enhance member satisfaction and, in turn,
increase our membership.

43. Promote membership resources
Decrease membership drops
Ensure membership chairpersons understand their role

44. Identify extension opportunities
Emphasize member engagement in service projects
Encourage clubs to implement a membership growth plan

45. GST Inspire & motivate service by supporting the development &
implementation of service projects.

46. Promote goals & purpose of LCI’s global service programs
Encourage hands on service participation that provides meaningful and positive experiences
Attract multi-generational participants to implement impactful service

47. Help raise visibility of Lions service impact in local communities
Seek out & share information on service project opportunities, successes and challenges

48. LCI – LOGO-SIGNATURE-EMBLEM GUIDELINES
Step by step - How to locate guidelines for usage.
Lionsclubs.org 
Home page
Resources
“Brand Guidelines”
Scroll down to:
Logo, Emblem, Signature, etc. as needed.
Full details are provided for each.

50. Arizona Lions Rally Day
Saturday, January 25, 2020
PHASE 1 of statewide membership drive
GOAL:
1. Visibility all over the state.
Service – it’s what we do!
United effort to serve on one day!
Why? Why not!
Easy and achievable for every club
Let the state know who we are
PHASE 2 follow up with possible recruits and encourage EACH club to do SOMETHING to sustain and increase visibility.

51. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF) CAMPAIGN 100
GLOBAL LCIF week of service January 13 – 17 celebrating Founder Melvin Jones 141st birthday
Attend annual rededication at the Melvin Jones Lions International Memorial in Ft. Thomas on Saturday, January 18, 2020, guest International Second Vice President Brian Sheehan
Remind each Lion and each club to contribute to THEIR own foundation (LCIF)

52. + District & Multiple District Leaders = AN OUTSTANDING ZONE !!
What you learned today....
+ LCI resources
+ District & Multiple District Leaders
= AN OUTSTANDING ZONE !!

53. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
Walt Disney