2. Values Values are at the Heart of who we are. Hence they are central to any efforts to establish “OUR VISION” Values are at the Heart of who we are. Hence they are central to any efforts to establish “OUR VISION”

3. The Rules…… You have two minutes to complete the exercise. The objects that you need for the exercise are in the plastic bag on you desk. YOU MAY NOT ASK ANY QUESTIONS.

4. There is need for purpose and vision in everything you do…….

5. Definition of Vision noun 1. the faculty or state of being able to see. 2. the ability to think about the future with imagination or wisdom. 3. a mental image of what the future will or could be like. 4. an experience of seeing something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition. 5. the images seen on a television screen.. noun 1. the faculty or state of being able to see. 2. the ability to think about the future with imagination or wisdom. 3. a mental image of what the future will or could be like. 4. an experience of seeing something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition. 5. the images seen on a television screen..

6. Vision Essentials Leader Initiated. Leader Initiated. Shared and supported by all. Shared and supported by all. Comprehensive and detailed- How, When, Why, What- everyone must see their part. Comprehensive and detailed- How, When, Why, What- everyone must see their part. Positive and Inspiring Positive and Inspiring 1. Must have reach- achievable 2. Stretch of Skills – challenging 3. Worth the effort – Rewarding 4. Better to err on the side of greatness

7. Lions Clubs International Vision Statement To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. Vision Statement To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. Mission Statement To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Mission Statement To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

8. Vision Statement During our term as MERL Chairpersons we will…….etc… Appoint a scribe Appoint a spokesperson Appoint a time keeper

9. Vision without action is just a dream Action without vision just passes the time Vision with action can change the world Joel Barker