Training Information

Every Lions Club member, but especially Club Officers should activate your account on the Lion Portal. (or go to http://lionsclubs.org  and select “Lion Portal” from the menu at top right)

This will give you access to view and/or edit (based on authorities for your position) Club information, membership data, service projects, and reports.  You can also access the Lions Learning Center and shop.

  • If you are and existing Lion Account holder:  Sign in → “Get Started” → Enter old login → Create new password → Access portal
  • If you are a new user with no account yet:  “Don’t Have an Account?” → Enter First Name, Last Name, and Email to register →  “Sign Up” → Enter the verification code that was sent to your email →  “Verify” → Create a password that meets the criteria →  “Change Password”
  • Forgot your password:   Use “Forgot Password?” to reset via email

On the Lion Portal under the Learn tab, you can access the Lions Learning Center.  It is recommended that you complete the Club Officer Training course.

Links for Officer-Specific Training Pages:

Service Reporting – Why and How to Report your Lions Club Service –  Service Reporting is now to be done through the Lion Portal under the Service tab.  Go to www.lionsclubs.org, sign into you member log-in and click the service button to begin reporting service.  A short tutorial is available on the Lion Portal home page.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Composition

  • Club Officers: President, Immediate Past President, Vice-President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, Service Chair, and Marketing Chair
  • Other Board Members (in addition to Officers): Club LCIF Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Branch President (if a Club Branch exists), Leo Club Advisor (if a Leo Club exists), and Elected and/or Appointed Board Members and/or Chairs
  • Optional Board Members: Lion Tamer, Tail-Twister, Safety Officer (See your Club’s Constitution & By-Laws)

Responsibilities – Serve as the Club’s Management Committee.

  • Operational Responsibilities:
    1. Oversee the execution (through the Club Officers) of the policies approved by the Club.
    2. Consider all new business and policy prior to presenting to and approval by the Club members.
    3. If necessary, modify, override or rescind the action of a Club Officer.
  • Financial Responsibilities
    1. Appoint, on recommendation of the Finance Committee, the bank(s) for the deposit of Club funds.
    2. Appoint the surety for the bonding of any Club Officer.
    3. Authorize all expenditures. The Board shall not authorize, nor permit, the expenditure of funds raised from the public through projects/activities for any administrative purpose.
    4. Have the books, accounts and operations of the Club audited at least annually. [Any Club member in good standing may inspect any such audit or accounting upon request at a reasonable time and place.]
    5. Ensure the Club maintains at least two separate funds to ensure appropriate use of Public and Administrative Funds.
      • Public (Activity or Charity) Funds – All funds raised from the public must be returned to public use (direct operating expenses of the fundraising activity may be deducted). Money accumulated from interest must also be returned to public use.
      • Administrative Funds – All funds used to support Club operations are provided by contributions from members through dues, fines and other individual contributions.

Resources

  1. Standard Club Constitution and By-Laws 7/23
  2. Lions Club Sample Calendar
  3. Quick Ideas for Improving Meeting Atmosphere
  4. http://www.LionsUniversity.org/ – Free, self-paced training resources
    • Bachelor’s Program – help Lions members lead at the Club level
    • Master’s Program – help Lions members lead at the District level

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS

Responsibilities

  • Immediate Past President – In conjunction with other Past Presidents, serve as mentors to the Club President and Vice-President(s).  Optionally, serve as Club LCIF Coordinator if another member is not named to the position.
  • Club LCIF Coordinator – Communicate the mission and success of LCIF and its importance to Lions Clubs International, implement LCIF development strategies within the Club and collaborate with the LCIF District Coordinator to promote LCIF in the local area to ensure alignment with District goals. Collaborate with the Club Service Chair and the Global Action Team to support Club initiatives.  Club LCIF Coordinator Training Manual
  • Program Coordinator – Improve general meetings and keep members informed of topics of importance to members by scheduling speakers and entertainment for general meetings based on the interests of Club members.
  • Director – Provide additional oversight and approval for items placed before the Board of Directors. The term of office is two-years in duration.
  • Lion Tamer (Optional) – Be responsible for the property of the Club, including flags, banners, gong, gavel. Put each in its proper place before each meeting and return to storage after each meeting. Act as Sergeant-At-Arms at meetings. Give special attention to assure that each new member sits with a different group at each meeting so that he/she can become better acquainted.
  • Tail Twister (Optional) – Promote harmony, good fellowship, life and enthusiasm in the meetings through appropriate stunts and games and the judicious imposition of fines on Club members. No fine shall exceed an amount fixed by the Club’s Board of Directors, and no member shall be fined more than twice at any one meeting. The Tail Twister may not be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present.
  • Safety Officer (Optional) – Ensure that safety measures are in place by reviewing activities to identify potential hazards, completing the self-inspection checklist as available from Lions Clubs International, ensuring adequate supervision and acquiring proper insurance coverage. In the event of an incident, gather and report all significant information relevant to the incident to the insurance company in a timely manner.

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