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 Dear Lion MICHAEL,
With three Global Service Action Campaigns completed and one to go, I
could not be more pleased with the results. These campaigns
have energized clubs and districts around the world, making them
shining lights in their communities, lights that will attract
service-minded people who now see a Lions Club as the ideal place in
which to serve.
The year's final Global Service Action Campaign, Protecting
our Environment, not
only gives clubs and districts the opportunity to demonstrate Lions
commitment to a healthy planet, but will help districts to qualify
for the newly-created Light
Keeper Awards.
Districts in which 50 percent of clubs participate in two of four
Global Service Action Campaigns will receive the Silver Level: Harbor
Light Master Award. Districts that achieve the requirements for
the Harbor Light Master Award and also exceed membership growth of
two percent or more from July 1 through April 30 will receive the
Gold Level: Harbor Light Master Award.
I hope that you will encourage your clubs to assure that at least 50
percent of the clubs in your district participate in the Protecting
our Environment Global Service Action Campaign and one of the
previous Service Action Campaigns if not already completed. It
will give me great pleasure to award as many Light Keeper Awards as
possible.
Best wishes,
Sid L. Scruggs III
International President
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Global Service Action
Campaigns
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Protecting our Environment
One of the most effective ways that Lions can help preserve the
environment is by shining a light on the problem of waste and
pollution. Clubs can raise awareness in their communities about
eco-friendly practices by:
Developing an awareness campaign around environmental issues;
Hosting seminars regarding simple practices that "Protect our
Environment;"
Raise awareness about the benefits of "going green;"
Recognizing a local environmental leader;
Sponsoring a nature camp to teach youth about environmental
preservation;
Sponsoring an environmental preservation training program in
partnership with park/forestry authorities for residents, or
Working with a local school to organize a contest that will challenge
students to offer creative solutions to solving environmental issues.
Shining a light on the environment means setting a good example and
using effective communication techniques to ensure that as many
people as possible hear the message. For publicity tips and
help planning an event, visit "Protecting
Our Environment" Global Service Action Campaign.
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Beacon of Hope
Highlights
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Relieving the Hunger
The Relieving the Hunger campaign concluded in January and reports to
date show an outstanding success. In 879 projects reported to
date, Lions Clubs have provided food and other necessities to more
than 620,000 people worldwide.
Clubs have until March 31 to report their Relieving the Hunger
activities.
Please visit Lions
Global Service Action Campaign Projects for updates on
the progress of the campaigns.
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Set Your Sights High
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Lions Worldwide Induction Day
The 13th annual Lions Worldwide Induction Day on April 9, 2011
will be an ideal opportunity to raise community awareness about Lions
and to invite quality new members to join Lions Clubs.
Clubs and districts can use the event to:
Celebrate new members and recognize their commitment with a special
commemorative certificate signed by the international president;
Join Lions worldwide, and together induct thousands of new members;
Demonstrate the importance Lions clubs have in helping and serving
the less fortunate;
Launch a membership
campaign and reward membership recruitment;
Strengthen member
retention, or
Initiate a public
relations campaign to raise awareness for your club.
For help planning and publicizing a Worldwide Induction Day event or
to order commemorative certificates visit the Lions
Worldwide Induction Day web page.
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On the Horizon
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Global Leadership Team
The great success that the Global Membership Team has achieved in
membership worldwide has provided a model for enhancing an equally
critical function of our association -- leadership development.
Solid leaders who provide vision, guidance and motivation will be
needed in coming years to sustain membership growth and assure that
Lions Clubs International continues to fulfill its mission of
providing quality, relevant service to communities around the world.
A new Global Leadership Team has been established to identify and
cultivate effective Lion leaders through new and existing training
and leadership development programs. With similar structures
and methods of operation the GMT and GLT will work as a mutually
supportive team designed to more closely integrate the association's
membership and leadership development functions. As of July 1,
2011 the GMT and GLT will replace the MERL program.
In January, a group of 57 experienced and knowledgeable Lions
gathered at international headquarters for a three-day GLT
orientation. This group, appointed by Lions Clubs International
executive officers, has already begun its task of developing the next
generation of Lion leaders.
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