1. Lions Clubs International District 105E Membership Retention

2. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 2 Membership Statistics District 105E

3. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 3 Recruitment District 105ECharter Members New Members Reinstated Members Transfer Member Total Additions 2014-2015-7121285 2013-2014-794790 2012-2013-11135119 2011-2012-11159125 2010-20112074424122 2009-2010-107415126 2008-2009-8121194 2007-2008-822892 2006-20072492524145 2005-2006-10306109 2004-2005-105120126 District 105E

4. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 4 Retention District 105EDropped Members 2014-2015144 2013-2014116 2012-2013119 2011-2012151 2010-2011131 2009-2010134 2008-2009156 2007-2008142 2006-2007159 2005-200695 2004-2005109 District 105E

5. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 5 Membership Growth District 105EAdded MembersDropped MembersMembership Growth 2014-201585144-59 2013-201490116- 26 2012-2013119 0 2011-2012125151-26 2010-2011122131-9 2009-2010126134-8 2008-200994156-62 2007-200892142-50 2006-2007145159-14 2005-200610995+14 2004-2005126109+17 District 105E

6. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 6 Why do Members Leave? District 105E Total2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-2016 Deceased9992 (12) Moved5022 (12) Non-Payment of Dues4260 (0) Non-Attendance & Non-Payment 9530 (0) Non-Attendance6620 (0) Resigned in Good Standing 76859418 (108) Others60170 (0) Club Cancelled0000 (0) Transferred49112 (12) District 105E

7. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 7 Retention of Members What Can We Do About The Retention Of Members? Over To You! District 105E

8. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 8 What can we do about Retention of Members? Meeting Members Aspirations Self-Evaluation How are Your Ratings? ‘My Ideal Club’ programme A process to empower Clubs and Members to look to the future. District 105E

9. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 9 Growing & Strengthening Clubs ‘My Ideal Club’ … What is it all about? May be better calling it ‘Your Ideal Club’ A strong club is one that has the following characteristics; Service Minded Good Communications Strong & Consistent Membership plan Good Retention Programme Effective Club Operations District 105E

10. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 10 Members Skills Members Satisfaction LCI Membership Satisfaction Guide Provide Members with skills and knowledge to allow their aspirations to be fulfilled by helping others and the acknowledgement of being valued. District 105E

11. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 11 Why do Members Leave? Lengthy/Boring Meetings Politics/Cliques Lack of Involvement Lack of Working Together Clubs and Members have to become more flexible and accommodating. District 105E

12. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 12 Flexibility Cyber (Internet) Lions Club Sharing Individualism, Strengthening Community Changing with the Times Internet Clubs give the opportunity to form clubs with members from around the District – working together to make a difference. Carrying out business online helps keep Lions connected and helps the club get the business of serving its community quicker. Internet Club Benefits include: Expedited decision making Reduced organisation costs Increasing meeting attendance Maximised flexibility in scheduling District 105E

13. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 13 Quick Fix Ideas! Some ideas to improve Meetings and Retain Members Think Positively Share Your Enthusiasm Try Trimming Time Attendance Clues – Why aren’t they attending? Set the Tone Retention is for All Members New Members Make Great Greeters Make it Fun Have an informal gathering (Social) Share Praise Freely Communicate Constantly Use a member to give a programme Keep members interested Involve new members in activities Give Ownership Distribute details before meetings Assign members to work in sub- groups Limit discussions to Agenda Items Start & End on time Schedule a specific time for socialising Don’t let activities become stale Remember that the best time to retain members is BEFORE they show signs of dissatisfaction. District 105E

14. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALYour International Headquarters 14 Where can information be found? Information regarding Membership Recruitment and Retention can be found: LCI Website www.lionsclubs.orgwww.lionsclubs.org ‘Toolbox For Clubs’ District 105E