District 12-N 2022-2023 Club President Training
Handout from Training – 6 pages (PDF)
Club President/Club First Vice President e-Book
Other Resources:
- 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
- The Art of Recognition (publication LDSP-003)
- Recognition: 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)
- Lions Clubs International (website)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief executive officer of the club.
- Preside at all meetings (club and Board of Directors), and issue the call for regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Chair the club Global Action Team (GAT) and ensure the following:
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- Ensure the election of qualified Lion leaders for the positions of Club Service Chair, Club Membership Chair, and Club Vice President, who will serve as the Leadership Chair.
- Regular meetings to discuss and advance the initiatives established by the Global Action Team
- Collaborate with the District Global Action Team and other club Presidents to further initiatives focused on expanding humanitarian service, leadership development and membership growth.
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- In collaboration with the 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.
- Appoint Standing and Special Committees and cooperate with Chairs to effect regular functioning and reporting of such committees. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
- See that regular elections are called, notices provided, and held. (see Standard Club Constitution and By-Laws for requirements)
- 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 and By-Laws and the International Constitution and By-Laws.
- Encourage diplomacy and solve disputes in a fair and transparent fashion utilizing the Dispute Resolution Procedure if needed.
- 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.
- Represent your club at Zone Meetings, District Meetings/Convention, Multiple District Convention, and International Convention (as able)
- 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]
Best Practices
- Prepare in advance. Have a well thought-out agenda for each meeting, and provide copies to attendees.
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- Have Vice President(s) run Club or Board meetings periodically as preparation (even if/when President is able to attend).
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- 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.
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- Help Committee Chairs set goals and serve as a resource to them.
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- Determine Committees based on Club projects and/or initiatives. Provide job descriptions for each Committee.
- Support all Club activities.
- Attend Zone and District Cabinet Meetings; report at Zone Meetings.
- Communicate regularly with your Board of Directors and the Club Membership.
- Recognize and reward the efforts of your Club members:
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- Individual Lion and Committee contributions
- Lion of the Year and Lion of the Decade (Club nominees due at the end of February)
- Virginia Lindsey Leadership Award
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- Keep a President’s Binder:
- Calendar of Events
- Club Budget (Activity & Admin)
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Club and District Directories
- List of Officers and Committees
- Club Goals
- Member Induction Ceremony
- Club Constitution & By-Laws
- LCI Phone/Email Contacts