2. In a world of service, there is one name that stands
out among others – Lions Clubs International.
“In A World of Service” - calls on Lions to not only
celebrate our world of service but to expand our
impact, rising up to meet new challenges.
3. The dedication, preparation, and TEAM work involved to
enable a car, often exceeding 200 miles per hour, to
complete the race incident free and win!!
4. Successful race teams employ a well thought out
strategy, and devise a formula for excellence.
6. “In order for a team to be effective, each member of the
team must work in unison, while fulfilling their individual
role. No one team member is more important than the
other.” – Wayne Madden
7. Global Service Action Campaigns
Engaging youth in August
Working with the blind and visually impaired
in October
Feeding the hungry in December and January
Working to improve the environment in April
8. Protecting 150 million children from measles in
our new partnership with the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation.
9. I am asking Lions to
participate in a year-
long initiative called
the Reading Action
Program – a campaign
to improve literacy
rates and promote
reading.
– Wayne Madden
10. Service Begins With Each
of Us
“Making yourself available
for someone to talk
to, being patient, sharing
what you've learned from
overcoming similar
problems, running an
errand, or giving someone
a ride, are just examples of
what you can do.”
– Wayne Madden
11. Celebrating Our Service –
Join the Lions World of
Service Photo and Twitter
Relay
Celebrate our around the
clock and around the world
dedication
12. Expanding Our Impact – Join The Reading Action Program
“The more you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that
you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss, author of children’s
books
13. Lions Can Help Through
The Reading Action
Program (RAP)
Developing after school
reading programs
Reading to children at
local libraries
Contacting your local
school and asking how you
can help
14. Donating books and/or
computers to your
local school or library
Volunteering as tutors
through a local school
Working with local
literacy experts and
agencies
Working to promote
braille literacy
15. Or, perhaps your club can come up with its own program.
However you choose to approach the problem of
illiteracy, be pro-active, not reactive.
16. Reading Action Program Awards
Each club that documents a reading or other literacy
activity through the online service activity reporting
system will receive a specially designed “Reading
Action Program” club banner patch.
17. Reading Action Program Awards
Each club that documents a reading or other literacy activity
through the online service activity reporting system will receive a
specially designed “Reading Action Program” club banner patch.
18. Each district governor whose district achieves at least 50%
club participation in literacy programs will receive a
“Reading Action Program” plaque to commemorate their
success.
19. Make A RAP Video
Each club has an opportunity to make a RAP
video.
The video can be no longer than 2 minutes, and
the subject must be about how to get children
to read.
The top winning video will be played during one
of the plenary sessions at the International
Convention in Hamburg, Germany, and the club
will receive a special recognition award.
20. The “World of Service” Awards
Best Long-Term Reading Action Program Project
(club, district and Leo club)
Best Reading Action Program Rap Video (club and Leo
club)
21. The “World of Service” Awards
Best Youth Engagement Project
(by club or district)
Outstanding Service to the Blind or Visually Impaired
(club, district and Leo club)
Outstanding Environmental Impact Project
(club, district and Leo club)
Best Hunger Relief Program or Activity
(club, district and Leo club)
22. The “World of Service” Awards
Lion and Leo of the Year
23. The 2012-2013 World of Service Fast Start Awards
A key to finishing strong is to have a strong start
whenever possible.
Cruising Speed Level: two new clubs or positive net
growth by October 31
Passing Speed Level: Five new clubs AND positive
net growth by October 31
24. Preparation Is A Key Element of Our Formula For Excellence
“Most people have the will to win. Few have the will to
prepare to win.”
Bobby Knight, retired basketball coach
25. Building Stronger Clubs, Growing Membership –
Join The Pursuit of Excellence
Women are the single fastest growing segment of
our membership, and an important part of our Lions
team.
26. Building Stronger Clubs, Growing Membership –
Join The Pursuit of Excellence
Make four “pit-stops” throughout this year – one per
quarter.
27. Building Stronger Clubs, Growing Membership –
Join The Pursuit of Excellence
Focus on achieving The Club Excellence Award and
the District Governor Team Excellence Award.
28. Calling On All Lions To Be Agents of Change
One excellent way is to go
through the Club Excellence
Process (CEP) workshop in your
district.
Club Presidents – I want also to
hear from you.
“presidents meet the president”
program.
29. The Future Is Now
If you don’t currently sponsor a Leo
club – make that part of your club’s
goals this year.”
Engage the youth of your community.
Invite young people to participate in
your service activities, and let them
take an active role in the planning
process.
30. In A World of Individuals, Lions
Know The Value of TEAM work
“Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.”
Henry Ford, American Industrialist
Teamwork encourages
creativity, allowing everyone an
equal opportunity to contribute.
31. In A World of Followers, Lions Lead The Way
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each
other.”
John F. Kennedy, Former U.S. President
32. The race always favors the driver who is thoroughly
prepared, the better prepared a driver is at the start of
the race, the better his or her chances for success at
the end, and that a strong daily focus on preparation
can make each day a successful part of the overall race.
33. Visit the online Leadership Resource Center.
Teamwork and leadership in LCI are now linked
together more than ever with The Global Membership
Team (GMT) and Global Leadership Team (GLT) who
together provide a structure for ongoing membership
growth and development of new leaders.
34. In A World of Instant Communication, Lions Are Connecting To Others
Electronic communication provides the most effective means to connect with
people around the world in real time.
Increasingly, Lions members, clubs, districts and multiple districts are online.
35. LCI will continue to expand our methods of
connecting to members and the general
public as we expand our worldwide impact.
36. LCIF – The “Foundation” of Our World of Service
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) supports
Lions’ compassionate works by providing grant funding
for their local and global humanitarian service efforts.
We’re also working with partner organizations to do
even more.
37. LCIF – The “Foundation” of Our World of Service
The Lions Quest program is LCIF’s most comprehensive
program for youth.
38. Lions – Start Your Engines
“Drivers, start your engines.”
The crowd begins to cheer in anxious anticipation of the start of the race.
Like an auto race, it is important we get a good start as we begin our 95th
year of service.
But it’s also important to remember that our year, and our service to
others, is not a one lap race.
