District Governor-Elect Paulette Bailey, is sharing the following District Vision and Goals for 2016-2017 Lions Year:

Vision – Promote service through membership and partnering

Goals:

• Improve net growth 2% over last year by June 2017
  • Charter 1 new club
  • Encourage clubs to hold community workshops/membership info meetings – Who are the lions?
  • Encourage Clubs to use “How are Your Ratings” and the Mentoring Program for new and existing members – Member satisfaction important for retention
  • Increased publication relations
• Provide variety of Learning opportunities for interest as well as to develop future leaders
  • Hold a Fall Forum with 4-6 learning opportunities followed by 1 – 2 service projects – by October 2016
  • Conduct a Certified Guiding Lion program by July 2016
  • Expand club officer training to incorporate several geographic areas by May-June 2017
• Provide community service opportunities through partnerships by June 2017
  • Invite community members to participate in service projects
  • Identify needs in community that cannot be met by one club alone and partner with another organization.