2. Leo Club Presentation Lion Peter Lamb M.D. Leo Chairman

3. LEO CLUBS i n Australia District 201

4. Summary Slide What are Leo Clubs How do I join How much will it cost How old do I have to be Where do I apply Do I need to be invited What’s in it for me

5. What are Leo Clubs Leo Clubs are an official activity of Lions Clubs International. Leo Clubs are sponsored by local Lions Clubs and may be School affiliated or Community based. The Leo motto is: L eadership E xperience O pportunity

6. What’s in it for me - Leadership- Organisation - Social Skills- Self Esteem - Decision making- Teamwork - Problem Solving- Careers Lots of Fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR MORE INFO… Contact the Leo Advisor or the nearest Lions Club.

7. What’s in it for the Community Creates awareness of Community needs Helps improve Community & Youth relationships Enhances Community development Improves quality of life for recipients Opportunity for youth to volunteer service to both Club and Community

8. Typical Leo Projects - Environment- Hearing - Drug Awareness- Citizenship - Youth Welfare- Public Service - Health- Youth Exchange -Save Sight- Social Activities -School Support- Insearch Camps FOR MORE INFO… Check out the MD Leo Website - www.lionsclubs.org.au/leos

9. MD 201 Leo Website List of MD Leo Clubs – State by State Leo projects – Trash2Fash Leo awards Chat room Newsletter Membership application forms Club Manual Leo History Leo of the Year Leo of Honour Photos Message Board How to start a new Leo Club Competitions Leo Publications Twinning

10. Who can be a Leo? Leo Club membership is open to young men & women between 12-28 Community based clubs generally have members between 18-28 and are known as “Omega” Leos School based clubs have a membership between 12-17 and are known as “Alpha” Leos

11. Procedures to join Young people of high moral standards who wish to serve others are eligible to become Leos. School or University administrators, Lions, friends of Lions and community leaders can provide names of potential members. Candidates may also be recruited through public announcements. FOR MORE INFO… Contact your District Leo Advisor

12. What is the Leo – Lion Relationship The success of a Leo Club depends on the close partnership with its sponsoring Lions Club. The Lions role is to offer support, guidance and council while the Leo’s are responsible for planning and implementing their own activities, financing their projects and maintaining the smooth operation of the club. Leo’s have their own Club Officers & Constitution. The Leo Advisor (a member of the sponsoring Lions Club) serves as the chief liaison between the Leo & Lions Clubs. Duty’s of the advisor include offering constructive suggestions to the Leos, reporting on their activities to the Lions Club and promoting a cooperative relationship between the two Clubs.

13. Leo Membership 5,500 Leo Clubs world wide 140,000 Leos under the sponsorship of Lions Clubs in 138 nations. In MD 201 ( Aust. & New Guinea) we have 1,400 Leos in 56 Clubs.

14. Costs to join a Leo Club. Sponsoring Lions Club – US$100 Organisation fee - covers 20 new members ( Once only) – US$90 Annual Levy Flat fee pro-rata from 1/7 depending on date of Charter – US$5 Each Member thereafter. Leo Clubs – A$9.35 per Leo per Year (MD Insurance Levy) All new members should receive a lapel pin, a membership card and membership certificate.

15. Privileges of Membership Insurance Cover for all Leo members Lions Clubs Conventions Leo of the Year and Leo of Honour Quests Official awards & recognition of service Global identity Youth exchange Club twining

16. YOH Fest 2003

17. MD LOTY 2004

18. Leo Renee Lanphier LOTY 2004

19. Qld State Leo Of the Year Contestants 2004 Qld State Leo Of the Year Contestants 2004

20. Tassie Leos:

21. Leo Awards Night:

22. Leo Camp 2004

23. Leo Camp 2004: Canoeing Leo Camp 2004: Canoeing

24. Abseiling 2004

25. REMEMBER………… For FUN, LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE and OPPORTUNITY JOIN A LEO CLUB NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!