District 12-N 2020 President Training
- Handout of Slides from Training
- Club President/Club First Vice President e-Book
- Meeting Agenda – Sample 1 (Word)
- Meeting Agenda – Sample 2 (Word)
- Meeting Agenda – Sample 3 (Excel)
- Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order | Robert’s Rules Simplified
- Robert’s Rules of Order Motion Chart
- District Directory (to be provided in July)
- LDSP-003 The Art of Recognition
- Standard Club Structure
- Lion of the Year
- Lion of the Decade
- Virginia Lindsey Lions Leadership Award Nomination
- Tennessee Lions Hall of Fame Criteria
- Tennessee Lions Hall of Fame Eligibility Criteria and Nomination Form (PDF document)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief executive officer of the club.
- Preside at all meetings (Club and Board of Directors).
- Chair the Club Global Action Team.
- With Club Officers and Committee Chairs, implement a plan for membership growth, community engagement, operational improvement and the fulfillment of humanitarian services as presented and approved by the Club’s Board of Directors.
- Issue the call for regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Appoint standing and special Committees of the Club.
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all Club Committees.
- See that elections are called, notices provided, and held.
- Ensure the club is operating in accordance with local laws.
- Ensure proper administration of Club operations by ensuring that all Club officers and members adhere to the Club’s Constitution & By-Laws, and the International Constitution & By-Laws.
- Encourage diplomacy and solve disputes in a fair and transparent manner.
- Be an active member of the District Governor’s Advisory Committee of the Zone in which the Club is located.
- Serve as a mentor to vice presidents to ensure the continuance of effective leadership.
- Serve as a member of the Lions Volunteer Blind Industries (LVBI) Board of Governors. The annual Board of Governors meeting is usually held in April. [District 12-N specific duty]
Best Practices
- Have a well thought out agenda for each meeting, provide copies.
- Have a small American flag with you for all meetings (as a backup).
- Understand Parliamentary Procedure; use Robert’s Rules of Order to efficiently conduct Club business.
- Match members’ interests, skills, and knowledge to Committee assignments.
- Assign Vice Presidents to work with Committees. They should oversee, assist, and mentor, but not take over.
- Provide job descriptions for each Committee.
- Support all Club activities.
- Recognize and reward the efforts of your Club members.
- Represent your Club at Zone Meetings, District Meetings/Convention, Multiple District Convention, and International Convention (as able)
- Identify any District or Multiple District representation you may have as your Club’s President.
- Keep a President’s Binder:
- Calendar of Events
- Club Budget (Activity & Admin)
- Club Constitution & By-Laws
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Club and District Directories
- List of Officers and Committees