Transcript New Members Orientation

Lions Clubs International
 The
largest service organization in the
world.
 We are 1.35 million men & women.
 We are in 205 Countries &
Geographical Locations in the World.
 There are 738 Multiple Districts
 46,000 Clubs
Who are Lions
Our Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve
their communities, meet
humanitarian needs, encourage
peace and promote international
understanding through Lions
clubs.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in
community and humanitarian
service.
Our Logo
 One
Lion is looking forward to our future
accomplishments.
 One
Lion is looking back to our past
accomplishments.
Lions Emblem
The Origin of the name
LIBERTY
INTELLIGENCE
OUR
NATION'S
SAFETY
Lions Colors
Purple and Gold
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To Lions, purple represents loyalty to country,
friends, to ones self and to the integrity of mind and
heart. It is the color of strength, courage and
dedication to a cause.
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Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in
judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind and
purse towards mankind.
Lions Clubs International
Oak Brook Illinois
Lions Clubs International 1917
Melvin Jones
International President
•Joseph Preston
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Vice President
Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada
Japan
International Directors
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The Lions Clubs International Board of Directors is
composed of 34 international directors.
Together, they serve our association by:
Supervising all officers and committees of the board and
association.
Managing association business, property and funds.
Preparing and approving the association's fiscal year
budget.
International directors serve for two years and are
designated as either first year directors or second year
directors.
International Convention
June 30, 1925
Cedar Point Ohio
Helen Keller asked us to be KNIGHTS of the
BLIND in the CRUSADE AGAINST DARKNESS
Lions History
1st Convention in Dallas Texas
 Dr. William P Woods 1st President
 Melvin Jones 1st Secretary
 1945 Slogan WE SERVE
 1968 Creation of “LCIF”
 1973 Melvin Jones Fellowship
 1987 Women came into Lions
 1917
Lions Around the World
 1917
Chicago USA
 1920 Ontario Canada
 1950 Europe
 1960 Asia & Africa
 2002 China
Multiple District 19 has
9 Districts
These are labeled A
through I
Multiple District 19
MD – 19 Office
Bellingham Washington
MD – 19 Office Staff
 Council
Chair Gary Reidel
 Vice Council Chair Al Beddows

Patty Allen Executive Secretary / Treasurer
 Michele Barrie Administrative Assistant
 Theresa Avezeda Receptionist
District 19 - C
 DG
John Kirry
 1VDG Al Hedstrom
 2 VDG Jan Weatherly
 Cabinet Secretary Kim Riley
 District C has Six Zones
 There are 48 clubs in District C
District C Governor
John Kirry
Gig Harbor Lions
1 Vice. District C Governor
Al Hedstrom
Silverdale Sunrise Lions
2 Vice District Governor
Jan Weatherly
Olympia Host Lions
Zone Chairs 2014-2015
Zone C-1 Bonnie Manning
Zone C-2 Sandy Johnston
Zone C-3 Sandra Nolen
Zone C-4 Patrick Burch
Zone C-5 Cindy Morey
Zone C-6 Pat Bucknell
District C Club
Support team (GMT/GLT)
 Leadership/training,
Extension,
 Membership
 Public Relations
 Retention,
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District C Cabinet
Diabetes Awareness
Dictionary Project
Hearing
Conferences
Sight
CARE
Leader dogs
ALERT
Camp Leo
LCIF
Peace Poster
Environment
Leo Clubs
International Understanding
Lions Quest
NWLERC
Youth Exchange
NWLSHF
Major District C Projects:
• Camp Leo
• Lions Eyeglasses Recycling
Center(LERC)
• Lions Project New Hope NW
Thank You For Your Time