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For Clubs that would like to pay their District/State dues via credit card, please complete this payment form and forward to CT Andy Liamaga at 1adistricttreas@gmail.com for processing.
The following is a sample regular meeting agenda that clubs can use as a model. You can download the file and modify as needed.
- Regular Meeting Agenda (.docx file format)
The following is a sample board meeting agenda that clubs can use as a model. You can download the file and modify as needed.
- Board Meeting Agenda (.docx file format)
Here is where we can put information related to the protocols for a District Governor visit.
Robert's Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures and protocol are the standard procedure for conducting formal meetings. This document was created by Lion Georg G. Toft, PCC of the Chicago Mayfair Lions Club.
The Lions Learning Center (LLC) also has a learning module that will provide you with a quick introduction to some of the key rules found in Robert’s Rules of Order. Log into the Lion Portal using your Lion Account credentials to access the Lions Learning Center, located with Learn in the Lion Portal. Then search the content for Robert's Rules of Order. There is also a module called Meeting Management designed to help you have more effective meetings.
Here is where we can put information related to the induction of new members.
Here is where we can put information related to filing the annual e-Postcard.
Here is a PDF copy of the MyLion manual.
Here is information related to the marketing of your Club.
- Marketing and Communications Chairperson Role Description
- Marketing and Communications Chairperson Guide
- Lions Member Resource Center Club Marketing Page
- Lions Member Resource Center Logos & Brand Guidelines Page
Lions International has PDF e-books for key club officer positions to help you with your new responsibilities. Click the link for the club officer e-book below.
There are many online courses are available in the Lions Learning Center (LLC) for individual self-guided training. Log into the Lion Portal using your Lion Account credentials to access the Lions Learning Center, located with Learn in the Lion Portal.
Club President Learning Path
A club’s president is the chief executive officer of the club who presides at all meetings of the board of directors and the club. The courses in this learning path provide information and practice of skills needed for success. These courses include...
- Club Officer Training
- Club President Responsibilities
- The Service Jouney
Club Secretary Learning Path
The secretary is under the direction of the president and the board of directors. They maintain the club's records and submit required reports. They are also the liaison between the club, district and the association. The courses in this learning path provide information and practice of skills needed for success. These courses include...
- Club Officer Training
- Club Secretary Responsibilities
Club Treasurer Learning Path
The club treasurer keeps the club’s financial records to ensure the club operates within a proper fiduciary capacity. The treasurer also manages the club’s financial operations including invoicing and payment of dues, recording and processing receipts and payments for both the administrative and public service accounts. The courses in this learning path provide information and practice of skills needed for success. These courses include...
- Club Officer Training
- Club Treasurer Responsibilities
Lions International has PDF e-books for key club officer positions to help you with your new responsibilities. Click the link for the club officer e-book below.
Just as a reminder to all the Clubs in District 1-A, the Club Excellence Award acknowledges the dedication and legacy of service within individual clubs and is something all Clubs should strive for. It is also something that is easily achievable. There are four criteria that Clubs need to focus on to get the Excellence Award.
Membership
- Achieve a net growth of two (2) members or 10% or more members, whichever is greater. (Reinstated members and charter members above the minimum 20 members will qualify.)
- Or sponsor a new Lions club or club branch.
Service
- Report a minimum of four (4) service activities. Three (3) must align with our Global Causes around Youth, Vision and Environment (one in each Global Cause); these service projects can be completed throughout the 2026-2027 Lion year.
Leadership
- Clubs in Good Standing: not in Status Quo or Financial Suspension. Club dues paid and no unpaid balance with Lions International greater than US$50 outstanding 90 days or more.
- Report newly elected club officers for the 2027-2028 Lion year in the Lion Portal by May 15, 2027 of the current Lion year.
- Club officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) to attend instructor-led club officer training (in person or virtual), organized and reported in Learn by GLT coordinator, between March 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026.
- The club president for the current Lion year must not have served more than two consecutive terms.
- A minimum of 10% of the club’s members complete any three (3) courses in the Lions Learning Center.
Donations
- Contributed to LCIF a minimum of the club’s membership total at the start of the 2026-2027 Lion year multiplied by US$20.
