2. Lions and Leos, A Great Partnership!!!

3. Starting a Leo Club

4. Every 5M2 Club Should Sponsor Should Sponsor a Leo Club!!! a Leo Club!!!

5. First, a Little History

6. Coach Graver Started the Ball Rolling Forty-eight years ago, Coach Jim Graver started the Leo ball rolling. Chances are, that ball was a baseball. Forty-eight years ago, Coach Jim Graver started the Leo ball rolling. Chances are, that ball was a baseball. Back in 1957, Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania, USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the Glenside, Pennsylvania, Lions Club. Back in 1957, Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania, USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the Glenside, Pennsylvania, Lions Club.

7. Coach Graver Started the Ball Rolling With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a service club for high school boys. "The Kiwanians had their Key Clubs and the Rotarians had their Wheel Club (since changed to Interact Clubs)," Ernst is quoted as saying in an October 7, 1976 newspaper article in "The Evening Bulletin.“ With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a service club for high school boys. "The Kiwanians had their Key Clubs and the Rotarians had their Wheel Club (since changed to Interact Clubs)," Ernst is quoted as saying in an October 7, 1976 newspaper article in "The Evening Bulletin.“ So they asked their fellow Lions for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work. So they asked their fellow Lions for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work.

8. Coach Graver Started the Ball Rolling "We needed a nucleus, a group of kids to start with," stated Ernst. "So we got Jim's son to come to the first meeting with his whole baseball team." Nine sophomore, junior, and senior boys joined the group of 26 baseball players. "We needed a nucleus, a group of kids to start with," stated Ernst. "So we got Jim's son to come to the first meeting with his whole baseball team." Nine sophomore, junior, and senior boys joined the group of 26 baseball players. Together, the 35 teens formed a club. On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to the Abington High School Leo Club. Together, the 35 teens formed a club. On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to the Abington High School Leo Club.

9. Coach Graver Started the Ball Rolling As the world's first Leo Club, the group created the Leo acronym - Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold - their school colors - to serve as the Leo club colors. As the world's first Leo Club, the group created the Leo acronym - Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold - their school colors - to serve as the Leo club colors.

10. Leo Motto Leadership - Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers, and motivators of their peers. Leadership - Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers, and motivators of their peers. Experience - Leos learn the importance of cooperation through the performance of community service. Experience - Leos learn the importance of cooperation through the performance of community service. Opportunity - Membership in a Leo club provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community. Opportunity - Membership in a Leo club provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.

11. Alpha or Omega? In 2002, existing Leo Clubs declared themselves as either Alpha or Omega Leo Clubs. In 2002, existing Leo Clubs declared themselves as either Alpha or Omega Leo Clubs. Members of Alpha Leo Clubs are between the ages of 12 and the legal age of majority in their country. Members of Alpha Leo Clubs are between the ages of 12 and the legal age of majority in their country. Omega Leo Club members are between the legal age of majority in their country and an age deemed appropriate by the multiple district. All other requirements are identical for Alpha and Omega Leo Clubs. Omega Leo Club members are between the legal age of majority in their country and an age deemed appropriate by the multiple district. All other requirements are identical for Alpha and Omega Leo Clubs.

12. Alpha or Omega? All Leo clubs have been asked to declare their clubs as either Alpha or Omega Leo Clubs. Age- appropriate publications will be mailed to Alpha and Omega Leo Clubs. All Leo clubs have been asked to declare their clubs as either Alpha or Omega Leo Clubs. Age- appropriate publications will be mailed to Alpha and Omega Leo Clubs.declare Alpha Leo Club advisors will accept a more active role in guiding young Leos to plan effective meetings and successful service projects. Omega Leo Club advisors will serve mainly as liaisons between the Leo Club and the sponsoring Lions Club. Alpha Leo Club advisors will accept a more active role in guiding young Leos to plan effective meetings and successful service projects. Omega Leo Club advisors will serve mainly as liaisons between the Leo Club and the sponsoring Lions Club.

13. It’s Time to Meet the 5M2 Leos!!!

14. The Leo Clubs of 5M2 Central Leos Central Leos –Cologne, Hamburg, Norwood-Young America Northfield Leos Northfield Leos –Northfield Sibley East J.H.S and S.H.S. Leos Sibley East J.H.S and S.H.S. Leos –Arlington, Gaylord, and Green Isle

15. Leo Clubs of 5M2

16. The Sponsoring Clubs Central Leos Central Leos –Hamburg, Norwood-Young America, and West Carver Lions Clubs Northfield Leos Northfield Leos –Northfield Lions Sibley East J.H.S and S.H.S. Leos Sibley East J.H.S and S.H.S. Leos –Arlington, Green Isle, and Sibley East Arlington Lions Clubs

17. The First Leo Club in 5M2 May 8, 1998 Sibley East Junior High School Gaylord, MN

18. Test Your 5m2 Leo Knowledge: Which are Alpha or Omega Clubs?

19. All Alphas!!!

20. Which are School Based?

21. Answer Central Leos Central Leos Sibley East J.H.S. Leos Sibley East J.H.S. Leos Sibley East S.H.S. Leos Sibley East S.H.S. Leos

22. Suggestion for School Based Groups Start in the middle or junior high school Start in the middle or junior high school As members hit high school, there is a nucleus to start a high school group. As members hit high school, there is a nucleus to start a high school group.

23. Our Only Community Based Club The Northfield Leos The Northfield Leos

24. 5M2 Leos Earn Money for Charity Earn Money for Charity Do Service Work Do Service Work Assist Lions Clubs Assist Lions Clubs Win Awards Win Awards Donate Donate Have Fun!!! Have Fun!!!

25. 5M2 Leos Earn Money in Many Ways As an example, the Sibley East J.H.S. Leos clean the Sibley County Fair for five days each August, earning enough to fund their projects, as well as serving their communities!!! As an example, the Sibley East J.H.S. Leos clean the Sibley County Fair for five days each August, earning enough to fund their projects, as well as serving their communities!!!

26. 5M2 Leos “We Serve” Leo Nick Barlage erases bar codes in preparation for Santa’s Helpers, a program which made Christmas possible for 675 needy children in his county. Leo Nick Barlage erases bar codes in preparation for Santa’s Helpers, a program which made Christmas possible for 675 needy children in his county.

27. 5M2 Leos Assist Lions Clubs Leos Brent Farber and Brent Sharping recently assisted the Arlington and Sibley East Lions in a waffle breakfast fundraiser for local Cub Scouts Leos Brent Farber and Brent Sharping recently assisted the Arlington and Sibley East Lions in a waffle breakfast fundraiser for local Cub Scouts

28. 5M2 Leos Win Awards Leos Joe and James Maki receive the Lions Young Leaders in Service Award award from District Governor Meskans for contributing over 100 hours of community service in a single year!!! Leos Joe and James Maki receive the Lions Young Leaders in Service Award award from District Governor Meskans for contributing over 100 hours of community service in a single year!!!

29. 5M2 Leos Give 5M2 Leos have donated many things to their schools and communities, everything from large screen TV’s to physical education equipment for the blind and they have fun doing it!!! 5M2 Leos have donated many things to their schools and communities, everything from large screen TV’s to physical education equipment for the blind and they have fun doing it!!!

30. Are You Sold on Leos? If you are, here are the steps to get started

31. How a Lions Club Starts the Process of Forming a Leo Club 1. Request a Leo Club Organization Kit (Kit 830) from international headquarters. 1. Request a Leo Club Organization Kit (Kit 830) from international headquarters. international headquarters international headquarters 2. Arrange a meeting with Lions club members to explain the responsibilities of Leo club sponsors. Explain that every Leo club must have an advisor. This advisor must be a Lion who enjoys working with young people. School-based Leo clubs often require a teacher or school administrator to serve as co-advisor. 2. Arrange a meeting with Lions club members to explain the responsibilities of Leo club sponsors. Explain that every Leo club must have an advisor. This advisor must be a Lion who enjoys working with young people. School-based Leo clubs often require a teacher or school administrator to serve as co-advisor. 3. Sponsoring a Leo club also involves a financial obligation. The Leo club organization fee is US$100 or the national currency equivalent. 3. Sponsoring a Leo club also involves a financial obligation. The Leo club organization fee is US$100 or the national currency equivalent.

32. How a Lions Club Starts the Process of Forming a Leo Club 4. Lions clubs are also responsible for the annual Leo club sponsor levy of US $90 or the national currency equivalent. The levy pays for Leo Club Program materials, mailings, club record maintenance, communications, awards, and Web site maintenance. The annual sponsor levy is prorated for clubs certified within the fiscal year. 4. Lions clubs are also responsible for the annual Leo club sponsor levy of US $90 or the national currency equivalent. The levy pays for Leo Club Program materials, mailings, club record maintenance, communications, awards, and Web site maintenance. The annual sponsor levy is prorated for clubs certified within the fiscal year. 5. Appoint three or more Lions to serve on a Leo club committee 5. Appoint three or more Lions to serve on a Leo club committee

33. How a Lions Club Starts the Process of Forming a Leo Club 6. Determine if the new Leo Club will operate in conjunction with a local school, church, or other community group. Often, outside agencies require the appointment of their own club leader or advisor. This agency must agree to fulfill Leo Club Program responsibilities 6. Determine if the new Leo Club will operate in conjunction with a local school, church, or other community group. Often, outside agencies require the appointment of their own club leader or advisor. This agency must agree to fulfill Leo Club Program responsibilities 7. Obtain the names of potential Leos from schools, houses of worship, youth groups, and friends and relatives of Lions Club members 7. Obtain the names of potential Leos from schools, houses of worship, youth groups, and friends and relatives of Lions Club members

34. Organizing a new Leo club 1. Announce the day and date for a Leo club formation meeting. Inform local young people about this meeting through notices sent to schools, religious youth groups, community programs, and the local media. 1. Announce the day and date for a Leo club formation meeting. Inform local young people about this meeting through notices sent to schools, religious youth groups, community programs, and the local media. 2. Lions should be prepared to answer questions concerning: requirements for Leo club membership, the relationship to the sponsoring Lions club, and activities undertaken by Leos. 2. Lions should be prepared to answer questions concerning: requirements for Leo club membership, the relationship to the sponsoring Lions club, and activities undertaken by Leos.

35. Organizing a new Leo club 3. Distribute the Application for Membership (Leo-50). Leo leaders can then submit: a signed Leo Club Organization Report (Leo-51) and the Leo club organization fee of US$100, or national currency equivalent, to the Youth Programs Department at international headquarters. Only registered Leo clubs will receive a Leo club charter and Leo membership materials. 3. Distribute the Application for Membership (Leo-50). Leo leaders can then submit: a signed Leo Club Organization Report (Leo-51) and the Leo club organization fee of US$100, or national currency equivalent, to the Youth Programs Department at international headquarters. Only registered Leo clubs will receive a Leo club charter and Leo membership materials.(Leo-50)(Leo-51) (Leo-50)(Leo-51)

36. Organizing a new Leo club 4. After review of the applications by Lions, the new Leos can vote to accept: 4. After review of the applications by Lions, the new Leos can vote to accept: the original members the Leo Club Constitution and Bylaws (Leo-5) (Leo-5) club officers a specified amount of money for member fees a day, place, and time for club meetings

37. Charter Night Together, the Leo Club officers and Lions on the Leo Advisory Committee plan the Leo installation ceremony as outlined in the Leo Club Officer Installation and New Member Initiation (Leo-8). Together, the Leo Club officers and Lions on the Leo Advisory Committee plan the Leo installation ceremony as outlined in the Leo Club Officer Installation and New Member Initiation (Leo-8).(Leo-8). During the ceremony, the highest-ranking Lions official presents the Leo Certificate of Organization to the club officers. The Leo Club members also receive their new member kits during the ceremony. During the ceremony, the highest-ranking Lions official presents the Leo Certificate of Organization to the club officers. The Leo Club members also receive their new member kits during the ceremony.

38. Charter Night Invitees to the ceremony should include: Invitees to the ceremony should include: -Lions Club members -parents and friends of the new Leo Club -parents and friends of the new Leo Clubmembers -representatives of outside agencies such as schools, religious youth groups, or community programs -Lions and Leo district officers -local media representatives

39. Leo/Lion Relationship Every Leo Club is sponsored by a Lions Club. Sponsoring Lions Clubs maintain close rapport with Leo Clubs. Every Leo Club is sponsored by a Lions Club. Sponsoring Lions Clubs maintain close rapport with Leo Clubs. A Lion is appointed as a Leo Club advisor (or co-advisor). This Lion promotes communication between the two clubs. Through this club liaison, Lions and Leos often agree to work together on joint community service projects. A Lion is appointed as a Leo Club advisor (or co-advisor). This Lion promotes communication between the two clubs. Through this club liaison, Lions and Leos often agree to work together on joint community service projects.Leo Club advisorLeo Club advisor

40. The Leo Advisor – The Key to Success Every Leo Club has a sponsoring Lions Club. A Leo club advisor is appointed to serve as liaison between the two clubs. The advisor is a member of the sponsoring Lions Club. School-based Leo clubs often require a teacher or school administrator to serve as co-advisor. The advisor(s), along with two other appointed Lions, form the Leo Club advisory committee. Every Leo Club has a sponsoring Lions Club. A Leo club advisor is appointed to serve as liaison between the two clubs. The advisor is a member of the sponsoring Lions Club. School-based Leo clubs often require a teacher or school administrator to serve as co-advisor. The advisor(s), along with two other appointed Lions, form the Leo Club advisory committee. The role of the advisor includes that of motivator, educator, counselor, and role model. The role of the advisor includes that of motivator, educator, counselor, and role model.

41. The Leo Advisor – The Key to Success All advisors are adults who help guide the Leos as a club. The qualities of a successful Leo Club advisor (according to Lion Tom Swann of California, USA) include: All advisors are adults who help guide the Leos as a club. The qualities of a successful Leo Club advisor (according to Lion Tom Swann of California, USA) include: A - Available D - Dependable V - Virtuous I - Imaginative S - Supportive O - Organized R – Responsible

42. The Leo Advisor – The Key to Success The Leo Club advisor, and, occasionally, one or more members of the sponsoring Lions club, should attend Leo club and board of directors meeting. In addition, three representatives from both clubs should meet on a regular basis to review the actions of the Leo Club and its board of directors. If arranging this meeting is difficult, Leos can submit copies of the meeting minutes to the Lions Club for review. The Leo Club advisor, and, occasionally, one or more members of the sponsoring Lions club, should attend Leo club and board of directors meeting. In addition, three representatives from both clubs should meet on a regular basis to review the actions of the Leo Club and its board of directors. If arranging this meeting is difficult, Leos can submit copies of the meeting minutes to the Lions Club for review.

43. Where can I find this information later? Check the 5M2 website for this powerpoint Check the 5M2 website for this powerpointOr Go to the International Website home page, then Youth Programs > Leos. It’s all there and more! Go to the International Website home page, then Youth Programs > Leos. It’s all there and more!

44. Best of luck on you endeavor. Your Leo advisors are always available for advice. Don’t hesitate to call.

45. Need Help? Contact Leo Cabinet Advisor Lion Dan Hislop, Advisor of the Sibley East J.H.S. Leo Club Lion Dan Hislop, Advisor of the Sibley East J.H.S. Leo Club dhislop@mchsi.com dhislop@mchsi.com