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International Program of the 2007-2008
Representing the International President’s slogan “Challenge to Change” , the logo is set against the backdrop of lotus petals to symbolize the opening of the human mind to the conscious awakening and wisdom and the need for change. The Central lion holding a sword in its right paw, is taken from the national flag of the President’s home country, the Republic of Sri Lanka. In the Presidential Logo of 2007-2008, this national symbol along with the logo of the Lions Clubs International surrounded by the lotus petals together, depict the President’s ‘Challenge’ for the Lions of the world to meet the rapid changes in the environment, enabling them to accomplish their mission. It is universally accepted that change is inevitable and that the rate of change in the world in the future will be faster than in the past”. WHY CHANGE? • Reasons why trend is likely to continue • Average club size getting smaller, from 36 members down to 29 over last 20 years. • Average new club is smaller • Vast number of clubs are under 20 members • For last several years, clubs are dropping 4.3 members but only adding 3.1 each year-and gap is widening • 48% members leaving in 3 years. • Significantly aging membership in several large countries. • Tipping point could be near-even faster annual declines may happen soon. EVERY TRADITION WAS ORIGINALLY A GOOD IDEA-AND PERHAPS EVEN REVOLUTIONARY BUT EVERY TRADITION MAY NOT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR THE FUTURE.“WE MUST BE THE CHANGE, WE WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD” -Mahatma Gandhi. The organization is facing a challenge and there is a need to have a “paradigm shift” enabling us to re-brand Lionism to become more relevant to the modern era fulfilling the needs of people living in the 21st century. Our organization is present in culturally and economically diverse areas. Thus some standard program may not be relevant globally. Hence- two types of programs recommended. CORE PROGRAMS 1. CHALLENGE TO RE-BRAND LIONISM To a dynamic flexible 21st century organization Membership well planned quality membership development. Focus: Under 40’s & Women Projects: Ad-hoc small and medium sized projects? Answering prevailed needs: Well planned signature projects Answering felt needs Meetings Short, interesting and lively meetings. Meetings during projects Meetings through teleconferencing, net chats Planning for the Future Development for strategic growth plan over. 4 year period. At club level - Strategic plan formulated by President and Vice President At District Level-Strategic plan formulated by DG, IPDG, VDG, AND PDGs. Restructuring LCI Headquarters-Move towards more effective and efficient support to members and clubs. 2. CHALLENGE TO GROW BY AN ADDITIONAL 20,000 QUALITY MEMBERS TARGETS FOR EACH CONSTITUTIONAL AREA PERCENTAGE NET INCREASE GOAL IN MEMBERSHIP 1.5% IN PURSUING MEMBERSHIP GOALS CLUBS ARE RECOMMENDED TO FOLLOW THE QUALITY TEST OF The Vital 8 1. Integrity 2. Willingness to devote time for lions services. 3. Commitment to serve 4. Socially acceptable demeanor 5. A team player 6. Ability to meet the obligations of being a lion. 7. Compatibility with the club culture. 8. Empathy for fellow human beings. 3. CHALLENGE TO DEVELOP LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY By using modern techniques of leadership development. By popularizing e- learning By conducting innovative Leadership Institutes. 4. CHALLENGE TO EXTEND 1250 NEW CLUBS WITH A MIX OF OLD & YOUNG MEMBERS OF BOTH SEXES. Desired demographic ratio- 25-30% below 40 years of age 21 Desired gender ratio 25-30% women 5. CHALLENGE TO ENHANCE LCIF FUND MJF’s TO 350,000 6. CHALLENGE TO REACH CSF II TARGET INITIAL GOAL: US $ 150 MILLION STRETCH GOAL: US $ 200 MILLION BY INNOVATIVE & AGGRESSIVE FUND RAISING Plan Sight First Projects in: • Reducing Cataract Blindness • Reducing Childhood Blindness • Reducing Trachoma and Glaucoma • Programs for treating Diabetic retinopathy • Continuing the drive against River Blindness in Africa and Latin America 7. CHALLENGE TO DEVELOP THE LEO MOVEMENT TO ITS OPTIMUM POTENTIAL • Each Lions club to be encouraged to sponsor a Leo Club • Interact more closely and effectively • Make the Leo’s feel needed • Lions Clubs to contribute towards annual Leo levy • Appoint an effective Leo Advisor • Convene a Leo Congress along with the Lions International Convention. • Challenge to expand lions Quest program to 50 countries • Challenge to restructure the public relations efforts globally • Emphasis on local initiatives • Multiple and sub-districts to be given support. 8. REGIONAL OPTIONAL PROGRAMS CHALLENGE TO HELP DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN IMPLEMENTING THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS. Local Lion leadership may decide to work towards any of the programs relevant in their areas or support programs in other areas. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger By halving by 2015 the proportion of people whose income is less than US $ 1 per day. Focus on • Vocational training and development of skills for gainful employment • Computer Literacy • Teaching International Languages to assist in securing employment in the developed world. • Achieve universal primary education. 22 • By ensuring that by 2015 children everywhere, boys and girls alike will be able to complete primary schooling. • Formulating practical programs for enhancing literacy levels. • Specifically focused programs to support primary school children of disadvantaged communities to prevent school dropouts. • Promote gender equality and empower women. • By eliminating gender disparity in all levels of education not later than 2015 • Increasing female literacy • Publicizing the importance of preventing women abuse. • Empowering women to earn their rightful place in society Reduce child mortality • By reducing by two thirds by 2015 the under five mortality rate Focus on • Improving nutritional & immunization status of children • Prevention of child abuse & employment of child labor. • Education of mothers on prevention of dehydration by use of rehydration salts. • Rehabilitating street children • Improve maternal health • By reducing maternal mortality by three-quarters by 2015 • Providing on site feeding of pregnant and lactating mothers in disadvantaged communities. • Education of mothers on preparation of low cost nutritious meals. Combat HIV / AIDS • Ensure environmental sustainability. • Establish global partnerships for development.
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