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Moderated By: Dr. H. Hauser Weiler International Director, LCI Virginia, USA | Multiple District 24
July 2014
Bridging the Gap: Making a Successful Transition from Leo to Lion
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Workshop Overview ID Hauser Weiler | MD 24, Virginia, USA
– Welcome and Introductions – Purpose of Session – Brief History of Leo to Lion Transition Efforts
Alpha to Omega to Lion | How Cyber Leo Clubs are Changing the Game in Virginia, USA DG Michael Ryan & PDG Donna Weiler | MD 24, Virginia, USA
Building Bridges in Italy | Three Pathways from Leo to Lion DG Cesare Omodeo Zorini and Lion Maria Luisa Gasparini | MD 108, Italy
Creating a Common Ground in Australia | Leo to Lion and Beyond! Lion Rob Oerlemans | MD 201, Australia
Open Q & A Final Comments and Conclusions ID Hauser Weiler
Workshop Agenda Making a Successful Transition from Leo to Lion
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Purpose of Workshop Making a Successful Transition from Leo to Lion
1. To provide an opportunity for Leos and Lions to discuss how we as an association can create the type of environment in which Leos want to become Lions.
2. To share best practices and success stories related to the Leo to Lion transition in various parts of the world.
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A Brief History of Leo to Lion Transition Efforts
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Presented By:
Lion Michael J. Ryan District Governor District 24 A | Virginia, USA
Lion Donna Weiler Past District Governor District 24 D | Virginia, USA
Alpha to Omega to Lion: The Cyber (Omega) Leo Club
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• District 24-A had 27 Leo Clubs – 27 Alpha Leo Clubs
• 17 high school or community-based clubs and 10 middle school clubs
– 0 Omega Leo Clubs
• Alpha Leos graduate from school-based Leo clubs and go off to trade school or college.
• The Leos find few existing campus Lions clubs at the colleges and schools.
• Cost of Lions membership compounded with tuition, room, board and books make Lions membership impossible.
• Loss of interest in volunteerism and community service. • Finds other interests while in college or school. • Fails to join a Lions club after graduation.
The Leo to Lion Problem
Bridging the Gap in MD 24 – The Problem
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• Build a Network
• Bulk Up Their Resume
• Manage Stress
• Gain Insight
• Gain Perspective
• Grow as a Person
Why Should Students Continue to Volunteer?
Bridging the Gap in MD 24 – The Problem
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Bridging the Gap: The Solution in MD 24
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• Promote the Omega Cyber Leo Club to the graduating high school seniors of the school-based and community-based Alpha Leo clubs.
• Encourages them to transfer to a Lions or Omega Leo club.
• Promotes the importance of volunteerism, leadership and community service as part of their resume-building.
• Keeps the Leos active through graduation.
• Allows Leos to continue their service as a Leo until age 30 or effect the conversion to a Lion at anytime from high school graduation to age 30.
The Omega Cyber Leo Club
Bridging the Gap in MD 24 – The Omega Cyber Leo Club
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Bridging the Gap: Completing the Cycle
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• Alpha Leo graduates from high school, goes right to work, and joins his/her local Lions club.
• Alpha Leo transfers to Omega Leo in an existing Omega Leo club, and then transfers to a Lions club by age 30.
• Alpha Leo transfers to an existing campus Lions club upon entering college.
• Alpha Leo transfers to the Cyber Omega Leo Club upon entering college or trade school:
– Stays a Cyber Leo until graduation then transfers to a Lions club. – Forms or joins an existing Omega Leo club serving the campus or
community. – Transfers to an existing Lions club in the community of the college or school. – Forms a campus Lions club or a Leo Lions club.
Going from Leo to Lion
Bridging the Gap in MD 24 – Leo to Lion
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Questions?
Make sure you pick up the handouts on the Virginia (Omega) Cyber Leo Club before you leave, if you have not already received them.
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Lion Michael Ryan District Governor (2013-14) Lions of Virginia | District 24-A 44204 Chatham Way Ashburn, VA 20147-3302 USA Phone: +1 (703) 568-9214 | E-Mail: [email protected]
Lion Donna Weiler Past District Governor (2010-11) Lions of Virginia | District 24-D 267 Dawson Lane White Stone, VA 22578-2104 USA Phone: +1 (804) 435-0341 | E-mail: [email protected]
For More Information:
Bridging the Gap in MD 24
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
Presented By:
Lion Cesare Omodeo Zorini Former Leo District Governor District 108 IB3 | Italy Lion Maria Luisa Gasparini Former Leo Former District Leo Chairperson District 108 IB3 | Italy
Building Bridges in Italy: Three Pathways from Leo to Lion
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TORONTO
LEO LION SUMMIT
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Leo to Lion and Beyond!
Presented By: Lion Rob Oerlemans Executive Officer Council Secretary MD 201 | Australia
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CULTURE
“BEHAVIOURS AND BELIEFS CHARACTERISTIC OF A PARTICULAR SOCIAL, ETHNIC, OR AGE GROUP”
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IDENTITY
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OPPORTUNITY
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• SHIFT CULTURE • BUILD AN INCLUSIVE IDENTITY • CREATE OPPORTUNITY
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Leos
Lions
Age
Lioness
Partners
18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75
Hoped-for Leo-Lion transition
% Total 13/14 1.9% 3.1% 5.8% 12.4% 28.8% 33.3%
BUILDING A PATHWAY
6.2% 4.4% 2.8% 5.3% 11.3% 26.2% 30.3%
% Total inc. Leos (est.)
76+
14.8%
13.5%
12-18
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Leos
Lions
Age
Lioness
Partners
Learning -mastery
Learning -mastery
Learning - mastery
Age
Learning - mastery
Participation
18-25 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76+
Club pathway
26-35 12-18
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Community Service and Networks
Fun and service
Leo
Learning and Fun
Lion support
Teaching and coaching
Lion Mentor Lion New Lion
Leadership fast track
Senior Leo
Community Service
Age
Structured Leo-Lion transition
Age cohort Target
Alternative model
Structure
Role
Club Model
Partners and Lioness ?????????????????????
12-18 18-25 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76+
10% 5% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10%+
26-35
10%
Lions Club Project of Club
Project of Club
Branch of Sponsor
Club
Funded by Sponsor Club Normal Dues 2-3 yr
50% Dues subsidy
from Club
Under 19’s
Elder Statesman Masters
Competitor
Alpha Leo
Junior
Senior Monarch
Coach
Monarch Lion Lion Leo-
Lion
Reserve Grade
Omega Leo
Premier Competition
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Alpha Leos
Omega Leos
Youth-ish Club Branch
Lions Club
A club’s commitment to pathways
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Recognising choice
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Dropping out and dropping back
12-30yrs
Leo Phase
30 -70yrs
Lions Phase
70 +
Transition Phase
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Eucalypts and gumnuts
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Club Branch
Lions Club Board
Lions Club Members
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
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Leo Phase Lions Phase Transition Phase
Delivering Community Service Participating in branches Branch takes over club
Club Branches support sub-cultures
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Youth Club Branch
Who fits?
Mentor Branch
Community Group A
Community Group B
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A fertile community service playground
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Take home messages
• An inclusive Lions family culture with LEOS as an integral part.
• A new identity of LEOS as LIONS through pathways.
• Opportunity based on skills, interest and commitment, not seniority and age.
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Question & Answer Session Final Comments & Conclusions
July 2014
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July 2014
Thank you for attending!
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