1. REGION CHAIR KEEPING EVERYONE ON TARGET!!

2. Why ME? You have demonstrated your dedication You are diligent in the completion of every task that has been assigned to you You are recognized in your region as a Leader You have the ability to serve as District Governor

3. What Am I To Do? You are the District Governor’s Liaison to the 12-15 clubs in your region You are a resource person for the 3-4 Zone Chairman in your region Assist in the implementation of the Maximum Effort program in each club in your region Assist with the formation of two new clubs in your region

4. What is the Maxium Effort Program? The Maximum Effort Program is designed to insure that each Lions Club in our District is healthy, vibrant, serving and growing

5. Change Is Coming!!

6. That is not the sunset. Rather, it is the sun rising on another great period of growth, service, and commitment. YOU ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS! Will you join me in becoming agents of change?

7. Step By Step Meet with Zone Chairs Review their Plan of Action Develop a Region Plan of Action Schedule a Regional Training Session to address ME Program Monthly Monitor Club Growth, Activity and Communication Monthly Monitor Implementation of Maximum Effort Program in each club/zone

8. Adopt Region Goals All clubs have a ME Team in place All clubs complete the Rate Your Club Survey All Clubs complete a Community Needs Assessment All Clubs have realistic Goals Identify possible locations for new clubs Name a region extension team

9. Some Clubs are on Life Support  Not meeting regularly  No meaningful service projects  Membership below 20 (Below 10 Members requires ICU  Attendance at meetings is low  Does not attend Zone, Region, or District Meetings

10. IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? The Region Chair and Zone Chair are the attending physician Meet with the Sick Club Prescribe a regiment of action to restore club health Monitor progress with regular check-ups

11. Unfortunately Some Clubs Fail Ways to Help  Merge with another vibrant club  Charter a New Club  Request a nearby club to accept the small club as a branch club  Arrange for the community needs to be met by another Lions Club

12. Thank YOU!! What Questions do you have? What Comments do you have? What Concerns do you have?