1. President: Leader and Manager 2014-15

2. Review position responsibilities List the traits of effective leaders Identify ways to maintain connections with members AGENDA

3. Opportunity and Challenge LEADER MANAGER LEADER MANAGER

4. President Membership Director SecretaryTreasurer Lion Tamer* Tail Twister* Vice President(s)Immediate Past President *OPTIONAL Club Leadership Team

5. President’s Responsibilities o Preside at all meetings of the board of directors and the club o Issue the call for club and board of director meetings o Appoint the club’s standing and special committees and work with the committee chairpersons WHEN? WHERE? WHAT TIME?

6. Lions Learning Centre Resources for President Courses Leadership Managing others Achieving results Communication Self study modules

7. Appointing Committee Chairpersons Who? Club leadership/committee experience Respected Lion New leader opportunity

8. 1.Facilitate member involvement 2.Monitor progress 3.Challenge and motivate Working with Committees

9. What are other examples of how the President works with the committees?

10. What are some traits of an effective leader?

12. Traits of Effective Leaders: Team Player Recognize everyone has something to offer ! Walk the walk! Share decision making authority.

14. Traits of Effective Leaders: Communicator Communicating with Club Members Hold frequent club meetings Use multiple methods of communication Communicating with the Club Leadership Team Share your vision and expectations Pass along information Feedback

16. Traits of Effective Leaders: Active Listener Pay attention Don’t rely on memory Defer developing responses and passing judgment Paraphrase for clarity Summarize for understanding

18. Traits of Effective Leaders: Positive Attitude Inspire Motivate Encourage Remain calm Maintain order

19. Traits of Effective Leaders  Team Player  Communicator  Active Listener  Positive Attitude

20. Will these traits really assist me in leading and managing my club?

21. How to Stay Connected “How are Your Ratings?” Survey Get to know your members Show appreciation

22. How to Stay Connected  Lions Clubs International  District  Zone

23. Webinars are available President Resources

24. Lions Learning Centre COURSES Leadership Managing Others Achieving Results Managing Others Communication And More!

25. Agenda Review position responsibilities List the traits of effective leaders Identify ways to maintain connections with club members