Transcript The Importance of Extension

The Importance of
Extension
Why is Extension Important?
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To rejuvenate and grow membership
Because community is what we make it
To engage new member types
Because the future of Lions depends on it
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Rejuvenate & Grow Membership
Cultivate Resources
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Boost Enthusiasm
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Generate New & Innovative Ideas for Service and
Fundraising
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Build Leadership Skills and New Leaders
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Increase District Funds for Activities and Projects
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Community is What We Make It
Give Communities Without a Club the Opportunity to
Respond to Local Needs
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Provide an Avenue for Community & Service-Minded
Individuals to be Involved in Projects They Care About
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Ready More Hands for Service
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Engage New Member Types
Allow Members to Establish a Unique Club Culture
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Persuade Younger Members to Get Involved
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Encourages Family & Women Membership
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Removes the Uncomfortable Issue of Seniority &
Leadership
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Enables Members with Shared Interests to Form a
Special Interest Lions Club
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The Future of Lions Depends On It
Enable More Lions to Continue Making a Difference
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Support the Humanitarian Work of Lions Clubs
Through LCIF
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Ensure our Members Remain Our Most Sustainable
Resource
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Some communities are still
without a Lions club.
We became the world’s largest service organization
one club at a time. Begin your extension efforts today!