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FROM WAYNE A MADDEN, INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTLet’s Celebrate Our Miracles and HeroesLions, start your engines!We just completed a most successful international convention in Busan, Korea.The convention will go into the books as the largestever. Over 55,000 Lions and guests registered for theconvention. A big thank-you to Past International DirectorJung Yul Choi and his great host committee for all of thework they have done over the past five years to put thisconvention together.As I begin the year as your international presidentI want to thank all 1.36 million Lions aroundthe world for the opportunity to represent theWorld's Greatest Service Organisation. This isa challenge I do not take lightly. With you givingyour best, our Association will have anotherbanner year.Now as we start another year in our Lion Legacyand we enter into "A World of Service" it is importantfor us to get off to a fast start. As many of you know I am fromIndiana and we have the Indianapolis 500 auto race. As anavid fan of the race I will be making many comparisons to ourLions year and how the Indy 500 is run.To be successful in any race it is important to get off to a faststart and from time to time we will need a pit stop to evaluateour progress. Teamwork is, of course, critical to our success,and so is having a road map and plan to get there. I ask thateach club use the Club Excellence Award as their blueprint.International Convention NewsNew Zealand International Director electedAt the recent International Convention in Busan, South Korea,PCC Sheryl Jensen secured the delegate vote and becamethe International Director for 2012-2014 for our ConstitutionalArea incorporating Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia,New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific.District Governors sworn into officeOur seven District Governors Elect attended their DG ElectSeminar in Busan prior to the International Convention.The four-day DG Elect Seminar was well-run by our ownPID Cliff Heywood. Following the installation of WayneMadden as International President, some 740 DistrictIt will ensure a club's success andit's easy to achieve with teamwork.As you read through my presidential theme in this magazineyou will notice a major emphasis on preventing or eliminatingilliteracy. With 1 out of 4 people in this world considered to beilliterate, Lions can make a difference. We cansponsor reading contests, go to school for anhour a week and read aloud with a child, conductafter-school reading sessions at our local librariesand so on. Don't forget to make those RAP videos(Reading Action Plan videos) of what your club isdoing to promote reading. Just a two-minute videoplaced on our website can let the Lions of the worldknow what your club is doing to promote literacy.I look forward to visiting with as many of you aspossible this year as I travel to the various Forums around theworld, visit many multiple districts or see you on Facebook. I amalways amazed by the various projects our clubs and districtsare doing to better their communities. So keep up the goodwork. I look forward to visiting with our club presidents, too.LIONS - Start those engines NOW as we enter into A WORLDOF SERVICE!Wayne A MaddenLions Clubs International PresidentGovernors Elect were installed into office.New Zealand clubs win top awardsOtumoetai Lions Club won the world-wide Club Bannercompetition for 2011-2012 with a banner designed by one oftheir own members; Picton Lions Club received Honourablemention for their banner, designed and produced by TokoroaLions Club.Tree planting challenge exceeded all expectationsPast International Past President Tam announced 13,211,348trees had been planted worldwide in response to his challengeto plant 1 million. District 202F was 4th or 5th on the plantingtable. Extraordinary effort!LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 2

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PRESIDENT'S THEMEIn A World of ServiceIn a world of need, there is someone to help. In a world of suffering, there is someone whocares. In a world of destruction, there is someone to provide relief. In a world of illiteracy,there is someone to teach. And in a world of service, there is one name that standsout among others – Lions Clubs International. at’s what we do. at’s what we havealways done. It is our motto, and the reason we exist.I grew up in Indiana, in the Midwest region of the United States. It is an area of rivers andstreams, of farms and villages, covered bridges and sycamore trees, schools and fine universities,where the fall harvest is still one of the most important events of the year. Mostof all it is home to people who still care about their neighbor’s welfare.It’s where I learned the value of giving back to the community.But as we can see all over the world, our communities are facing newchallenges ranging from hunger to a growing lack of opportunity,especially for young people. And these needs seem to be getting biggerwhile resources are dwindling. Certainly our service is neededmore than ever.If you’re from Indiana like me – or a dedicated Lion anywhere in theworld – I know you wouldn’t stand for it. Lions are simply too bighearted and too compassionate to let problems like illiteracy and emptybook shelves exist – not when there is so much we can do about it.So my theme for this year - “In A World of Service” - calls on Lions tonot only celebrate our world of service but to expand our impact,rising up to meet new challenges.To do that, we need to grow our membership and build stronger clubs.How? Well, another inspiration from my Indiana roots comes from theworld famous Indianapolis 500 auto race. Whether you are a fan of autoracing or not, I think everyone can appreciate the dedication, preparation, and TEAMwork involved to enable a car, oen exceeding 200 miles per hour, to complete the raceincident free and win!!Successful race teams employ a well thought out strategy, and devise a formula for excellence.My winning formula is: Dedication + Preparation + Teamwork = EXCELLENCE.From the club level to the district governor team, the Board and executive officers, we area team of over 1.35 million, joining together for the purpose of serving others. In orderfor a team to be effective, each member of the team must work in unison, while fulfillingtheir individual role. No one team member is more important than the other.Wayne A. Madden2LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 6

2012 - 2013It All Starts With Dedication To ServiceLions are dedicated to providing service. That renowned dedication will help us in everythingwe do – including our continued participation in the Global Service Action Campaigns ofengaging youth (August), working with the blind and visually impaired (October), feeding thehungry (December and January) and working to improve the environment (April) to protecting150 million children from measles in our new partnership with the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation.In addition, I am asking Lions to participate in a year-long initiative called the Reading ActionProgram – a campaign to improve literacy rates and promote reading.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 73

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2012 - 2013Let’s RememberService Begins WithEach of UsOur members and our clubs are the backboneof our organization, and carry on ourheritage of service.Celebrating Our Service –Join the Lions World of ServicePhoto and Twitter RelayIf you tally up the acts of service and kindness by our1.35 million Lions in 46,000 communities where clubsexist, the impact is enormous. Few organizations couldmatch what we do. But can the world see how we serveday in and day out?Lions Clubs International NEVER sleeps. Like runners in arelay race, Lions Clubs around the world pass the batonof service from one club to another as we circle the globeeach and every day.To celebrate our around the clock and around the worlddedication, there will be a special section on the LCI website where Lions can post photos of their serviceactivities.But even as we celebrate our dedicated service, I’mchallenging Lions this year to expand our impact, puttingspecial emphasis on illiteracy.We don’t just serve, we serve with dedicationand passion because we have compassion forothers. Lions care about other people. Wheneverpossible, we lend a hand to those in need– not just through our multitude of serviceprojects, but in our day-to-day activities.WE SERVE because we comprehend that wehave a responsibility to be of service to others.Compassion is trying to understand someoneelse's circumstances along with a willingnessto reach out to them. Just feeling sorry is notcompassion, and it’s not the Lions’ way. Welook at the world from the other person's perspective,rather than our own.Apart from our multitude of projects, it is alsoimportant to keep in mind that even small gestures,at the right time, can mean the world tosomeone. Making yourself available for someoneto talk to, being patient, sharing whatyou've learned from overcoming similar problems,running an errand, or giving someone aride, are just examples of what you can do.It's not difficult to show compassion. All youhave to do is listen to other people and be sensitiveto their needs. You can bring a smile to astranger. Hold a door open. Let someone infront of you when in line. Help carry packages.ere is no act too small to be helpful.When we show compassion, we help alleviatesomeone's suffering. It’s that simple. Remember– the more you put in, the more you get back.5LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 9

PRESIDENT'S THEMEExpanding Our Impact –Join The Reading ActionProgramEducation is the key to unlocking human potential. e acquisitionof skills and knowledge enables people to overcomepoverty, disease and other social ills. It empowerscommunities and gives individuals the confidence neededto shape their own future. e volunteer sector plays animportant role in providing education –viewed by manyexperts – including the United Nations – as one of the rootcauses of the cycle of poverty.As a former educator, married to a career teacher, I place ahigh value on education and I consider the ability to readas the foundation to an education. It is a gi Lions can giveto children and adults around the world.If you can read this sentence, then you are not only literate,you are considered highly literate. e basic definition of literacyworldwide is the ability to write your name, and readat a 10 year old level. Yet even using that basic definition,nearly one billion people worldwide are illiterate. at’s 26percent of the world’s adult population, or one out of fourpeople of reading age.But illiteracy isn’t a challenge just for developing regions.Even in the United States where I am from, one in sevenpersons can barely read a billboard sign or a recipe, whichmakes them functionally illiterate. Twenty-one million inmy own country can’t read at all.To reverse the situation we need to reach more children atrisk. According to the Gates Foundation, children developthe skills they need to succeed in school and life, duringtheir first five years. Many children lack basic language andbehavioral skills—such as knowing letters and colors, followingdirections, getting along with others, and exhibitingimpulse control. Unfortunately, when children start behind,they oen stay behind, leading to an achievement gapin elementary school and beyond.“e more youread, the morethings you’ll know.e more that youlearn, the moreplaces you’ll go.”Dr. Seuss, author of children’s books6LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 10

2012 - 2013Photo by Dan MorrisLions Can Help ThroughThe Reading ActionProgram (RAP)So Lions, are you ready to expand our impact by jumpingon board the Reading Action Program?ere are many ways Lions can help in their respectivecommunities. Consider the following:• Developing aer school reading programs• Reading to children at local libraries• Contacting your local school and asking how youcan help• Donating books and/or computers to your localschool or library• Volunteering as tutors through a local school• Working with local literacy experts and agencies• Working to promote braille literacy(See the Reading Action Program guideline for suggestionsand ideas)Or, perhaps your club can come up with its own program.However you choose to approach the problem of illiteracy,be pro-active, not reactive.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 117

PRESIDENT'S THEMEWORLD READING LITERACYLEGEND 0-49% 50-69% 70-79% 80-89% 90-94% 95-100%Reading Action Program AwardsEach club that documents a reading or other literacy activity through the online serviceactivity reporting system will receive a specially designed “Reading Action Program”club banner patch.Each district governor whose district achieves atleast 50% club participation in literacy programswill receive a “Reading Action Program” awardto commemorate their success.In addition, artwork will be available on theLCI web site that will enable clubs todownload diplomas and bookmarksfor clubs to present to students andadults that participate in clubsponsored literacy programs.8LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 12

2012 - 2013The “World ofService” AwardsOur world of service is as large as thenumber of communities we serve. Iwill be honoring Lions service acrossa range of service priorities throughthe World of Service Awards.The World of Service Awards, to begiven at the International Conventionin Hamburg, Germany, will recognizeachievement by clubs and districtsin the area of service. Categoriesinclude:Best Long-Term Reading ActionProgram Project(club, district or Leo club)Best Reading Action ProgramRap Video(club or Leo club)Best Youth Engagement Project(by club or district)Make A RAP VideoAnd here’s one way to have fun while doing something meaningful.Each club has an opportunity to make a RAP video. Ifyour club sponsors a Leo club, this would be a fun joint venture.e video can be no longer than 2 minutes, and the subjectmust be about how to get children to read. Videos can besubmitted via the Lions Clubs International YouTube channel.e top winning video will be played during one of the plenarysessions at the International Convention in Hamburg,Germany, and the club will receive a special recognition award.Outstanding Service to the Blindor Visually Impaired(club, district or Leo club)Outstanding EnvironmentalImpact Project(club, district or Leo club)Best Hunger Relief Programor Activity(club, district or Leo club)Lion and Leo of the YearSee the World of Service Awards flyer onthe LCI web site for more information.9LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 13

PRESIDENT'S THEMEPreparation Is A Key Element ofOur Formula For ExcellenceDedication alone does not equal success. Our clubs and districts must continually be prepared.Preparation means planning, and that requires self evaluation.Did you ever watch an auto race in person or on television, and ask yourself why a car in thelead pulls off the track for no apparent reason? It’s called a “pit stop.” It’s a time to refuel, changetires, and perform quick maintenance to ensure the car can finish the race at a high level ofperformance.Our clubs and districts around the world maintain a very busy yearly calendar. It’s easy to getcaught up in our day-to-day club activities and forget that from time to time, it’s necessaryto set aside a day to reflect, review the status of membership plans, and refocus effortsas needed.1 0LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 14

2012 - 2013Building Stronger Clubs,Growing Membership –Join The Pursuit ofExcellenceAs we work toward building stronger clubs, considerwhether your club has the right mix of talent represented.Women are the single fastest growing segment of our membership,and an important part of our Lions team. But westill have a long way to go. Our race is far from over.So I will be continuing e Women’s and Family MembershipDevelopment Task Force , which was introduced lastyear, to chart our road ahead in growing women and familymembership, and more importantly, to be sure we areengaging them as key team members.To further our ability to strengthen clubs and districts andgrow our membership, I am encouraging all clubs and districtsto make four “pit-stops” throughout this year – oneper quarter. Use this short time to assess and then continuallyreassess your club’s needs, and your members’ needs.Set goals at the beginning of the year. Maybe you have a newmember or members. is would be a great time to makesure they are fully integrated into club activities, and to listento their concerns and suggestions. Take time each quarterto evaluate your club and district progress.I have developed “pit stop” checklists for clubs and districts,which are available on the LCI web site, and have also beenproduced in an easy pocket guide design. As the year progresses,determine whether you are on track to meet yourgoals. Self evaluation is both enlightening and productiveas you race toward excellence.Fast Start AwardsA key to finishing strong is to have astrong start whenever possible. The2012-2013 World of Service Fast StartAwards will recognize district governorswho achieve strong membership resultsin the first four months of their year. Theawards will consist of two levels. Qualificationsfor the awards are:Passing Speed Level:Five new clubs AND positivenet growth by October 31Cruising Speed Level:Two new clubs or positivenet growth by October 31I am also challenging all our club officers and district governorteams to focus on achieving e Club ExcellenceAward and the District Governor Team Excellence Award.Both of these established award programs have criteria that,if followed and achieved, will drive you to achieve success.I found it extremely helpful when I was both a club presidentand district governor to use excellence awards to pointme in the right direction.“Most people have the will to win.Few have the will to prepare to win.”Bobby Knight, retired basketball coach1 1LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 15

PRESIDENT'S THEMECalling On All Lions To Be Agents of ChangeIn our pursuit of excellence, I want all Lions to embrace ourheritage of service. From our founder Melvin Jones, toHelen Keller’s call to be “Knights of the Blind” service toothers has been our foundation. at heritage continues 95years later and has been paramount in our ability to expandour service to areas such as disaster relief, fightingpoverty and hunger, taking care of the environment, andworking with the blind and vision impaired, and adoptingnew challenges like measles and childhood mortality.Service is what we do, and who we are. It defines us as arevered, highly respected institution. We will always betrue to our heritage.But embracing our heritage does not mean we should notbe open to change. e world is changing. e world isevolving. We must evolve with it if we hope to keep paceand continue to make a difference in the lives of millionsof people in need. I challenge clubs this year to seek self improvementand always be receptive to new ways of doingbusiness and new traditions. One excellent way is to gothrough the Club Excellence Process (CEP) workshop inyour district.Club Presidents – I want also to hear from you. A new traditionstarted last year is the “presidents meet the president”program. I can think of no better way to understandthe needs of our clubs – and how they are adapting to achanging world – than by directly communicating to clubpresidents in person. It’s one tradition that truly works, andI intend to meet with as many club presidents as possiblethis year.Proud PastBright FutureThe Future Is NowAs we strive for success, remember that our future is NOW. Our nextgeneration of leaders is all around us – in our Leo clubs, highschools and universities, and we need to identify and nuture them.I’m encouraging all clubs to get involved with the youth ofyour communities – celebrate their achievements.If you don’t currently sponsor a Leo club – makethat part of your club’s goals this year.Engage the youth of your community.Invite young people to participate in yourservice activities, and let them take anactive role in the planning process.Promote community service in yourlocal schools.1 2LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 16

2012 - 2013“Coming togetheris a beginning.Keeping togetheris progress.Working togetheris success.”Henry Ford,American IndustrialistIn A World of Individuals,Lions Know The Value of TEAMworkFinally, we must work as a team. Teamwork encourages creativity, allowing everyone an equalopportunity to contribute. Even in seemingly individual sports like car racing, a driver withouta well-organized support crew will never successfully finish the race. Each member of a teamhas his or her own strengths and when all of these are used together as one, you form anunbeatable entity. A Lions team should be about giving, listening, fellowship and achieving.Poet John Donne wrote "no man is an island" and this is true. We are social beings. We muststrive to get along well with other people in order to achieve desired results.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 171 3

PRESIDENT'S THEMESo Why Work As a Team?Have you not noticed that it's more fun to work when you're working with others? It alleviates the pressure,and makes work fun and faster to finish. Teamwork also encourages creativity, allowing everyonean equal opportunity to contribute. More importantly, teamwork helps get the job done!But are we doing enough to use the teams we have? Consider doing the following:• Work with the Global Membership and Global Leadership Teamswhich include members of the District Governor Team• Encourage club officers to work together in pursuit of the ClubExcellence Award• Strive to achieve the District Governor Team Excellence Award• Continue reaching out to women and family membersIn A World of Followers, Lions Lead The WayTo grow our organization and to guide our teams forwardthrough this changing world, we need to identify leaders towhom we can pass the baton.e most effective leaders are committed to the processof growth, and, over time, their personal investment intraining and development is rewarded. Consider the mostsuccessful Indianapolis 500 drivers. ey didn’t preparefor victory all at one time – they recognized that preparationis an ongoing process. In addition, they understandthat the race always favors the driver who is thoroughlyprepared. e better prepared a driver is at the start of therace, the better his or her chances for success at the end, andthat a strong daily focus on preparation can make each daya successful part of the overall race.Good leadership is just too important to our future to leaveit to chance. Instead, Lions can help the process along bytaking advantage of LCI’s many leadership developmentopportunities. Visit the online Leadership Resource Center.And remember, or Global Leadership Team (GLT)leader is always available to help. Your dedication to leadershipdevelopment will position our association to continueto provide needed, effective service around the world.Just like the well-prepared Indianapolis 500 driver, yourinvestment in training and development may be rewardedwith a visit to the Victory Circle!Teamwork and leadership in LCI are now linked togethermore than ever with e Global Membership Team (GMT)and Global Leadership Team (GLT) who together providea structure for ongoing membership growth and developmentof new leaders.It’s a team that connects the international level, to the constitutionalarea level, the multiple district level, and to thedistrict level for the benefit and success of the club. Membersof the GMT and GLT work together to identify,develop and encourage opportunities for present andfuture Lions leaders, and to increase membership throughservice and engagement.Lions Clubs International is made up of many teams – fromthe club level, to the district and multiple district, all theway up to the Board and executive officers – all workingtogether to enhance our ability to serve others.Tap into other team members’ knowledge and be willing toshare your special skills as well. Perhaps there is a memberof your club or district team that has a particular interestand knack for computers. What better way to enhance yourcomputer skills!!“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”John F. Kennedy, Former U.S. President1 4LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 18

2012 - 2013Two More Keys to SuccessIn A World of InstantCommunication, Lions AreConnecting To OthersNothing is changing faster in our world than our ability tocommunicate. No club or district can be successful todaywithout effective communication, and effective communicationrequires preparation. I can think of no other aspectof our lives that has changed more in the past 10 years.Communication in the new millenium is fast paced, andever changing. We must be agents of change – open to newideas and open to strategies for connecting to others if wehope to communicate in a changing world.It would be a mistake to assume that only young people arecommunicating online via emails, Facebook and other socialmedia models. New studies have shown that the agegroup that spends the most amount of time communicatingonline is actually 45 to 54 year olds. Electronic communicationprovides the most effective means to connectwith people around the world in real time.Increasingly, Lions members, clubs, districts and multipledistricts are online. Our ability to project our image andincrease public awareness online is vital.Last year, Lions Clubs International undertook a comprehensivestudy of the online community – how to engageboth an internal and external audience via most frequentedsocial media sites. e study showed that more and moreLions around the world are using social media in their livesto connect with others and also to promote their club’s servicework. We have now made tremendous strides forwardconnecting with our members online, and with potentialnew members by engaging them in online conversation.is year LCI will continue to expand our methods of connectingto members and the general public as we expandour worldwide impact.1LCIF – The “Foundation”of Our World of ServiceAs the official charitable organization of Lions Clubs International,Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) supportsLions’ compassionate works by providing grant fundingfor their local and global humanitarian service efforts.We’re also working with partner organizations to do evenmore. e Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is challengingLions to mobilize US$10 million to rescue children frommeasles by donating US$1 for every US$2 raised by Lions –a total matching contribution of US$5 million. is would bethe largest single donation in LCIF’s history.2In addition to the millions of dollars given annually throughgrant programs, LCIF actively supports the Lions mission ofworking with young people around the world. e LionsQuest program is LCIF’s most comprehensive program foryouth. Since 1984, more than 12 million youth have beentaught positive life skills through this program. Lions Questunites the home, school and community to cultivate capableand healthy young people from kindergarten through 12thgrade, allowing them to grow into successful adults.anks to Lions Quest and LCIF, parents around the worldcan be confident that their children will have the tools neededfor success and growth to deal with the complex issues theyface every day.1 5LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 19

PRESIDENT'S THEMELions – Start Your EnginesOne of the highlights of the Indianapolis 500 is justprior to the start of the race when the announcer says“drivers, start your engines.” e crowd begins tocheer in anxious anticipation of the start of the race.Like an auto race, it is important we get a good startas we begin our 95th year of service. But it’s also importantto remember that our year, and our serviceto others, is not a one lap race. It will take endurance,stamina and careful planning to succeed.As Lions, we are recognized around the world forservice to others. Lions don’t close their eyes to thefact that millions of people can’t read and/or don’thave access to books or other reading material. Welive in a world where children go to school hungry,and many don’t go to school at all. We live in a worldwhere disaster strikes at a moments notice. We livein a world where preventable blindness is not beingprevented. And we live in a world where over abillion people live in poverty.at’s why it’s crucial that Lions continue to lead theway “in a world of service,” and expand impact.Can we do it? Are we up for the challenge? WEARE!!! But we will need our entire team of over46,000 clubs around the world, each team working ata high rate of efficiency, in order to continue to makea real difference in our respective communities. Wemay come from different backgrounds and differentcultures, but we share a common purpose – WESERVE. at’s what I call TEAMWORK!! And that’swhy in a world of service, Lions lead the way.Photo by Dan MorrisLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 20

INTRODUCING THE 2012-2013 LIONS LEADERFrom Indiana to Internationalby Jay CoppOpen since 1850, Auburn City Hardware in northwestern Indiana has witnessed a parade of customers butnever has a patron made such a mark on the wider world.So owner Robert Kokenge proudlydisplays the postcards Auburn nativeand close friend Wayne Madden sendsas he travels the world first as aninternational director for Lions and nowas an executive officer.Madden's insurance business is next tothe store, and he drops in often when heis back home. In his postcards to Kokenge,Madden briefly writes about where he is,what he has been doing and, ever thejokester, ends with a simple plea."On the back of the postcards he alwayssays, 'send me money,' " says Kokengewith a knowing chuckle.Longtime friends of Madden, the new LionsClubs International president, say he mayfirst come off as quiet and reserved buthe is warm and engaging once you getto know him. And Madden rarely missesan opportunity to pull a prank or set upa stunt, whether it's ribbing old friendsat the "Liars Club," a breakfast circle inAuburn, or, in the past, dishing out finesas Tailtwister to Auburn Lions for daringto be mentioned in the local newspaperor, despite his six-foot, six-inch frame,delighting his two then-young daughtersby attempting to disappear in a clothesrack as Mom shopped.On the other side of that penchant forhumour is a deep respect and admirationfor what Lions do and a serious approachto his responsibility as president tolead and motivate. On the second floorof International Headquarters in OakBrook are photos of all past internationalpresidents including Dr William Woods,Wayne and Linda Madden are immensely proud of their family: (from left) Tim and daughter JulieBabcock with grandsons Miles and Max and Michael and daughter Jennifer O'Hear with grandaughterLauren and grandsons Daniel and Owen (in Michael's arms).the very first president in 1917-18, andEd Pane, president in 1942-43 and afellow Hoosier like Woods. [A Hoosier isa resident of the US state of Indiana. Ed]Madden shakes his head in wonder thathe has joined their ranks."Who would have thought that a guy fromsmall-town Indiana would have a chanceto lead a worldwide organisation?" saysMadden. "I look at Dr Woods and I look atEd Pane and I wonder how they will feelabout the way I perform on the job."Auburn counts 13,000 people. It's sleepyand down-home and typically American.It's also startlingly atypical in that oncea year a classic car show swells thepopulation to perhaps 20 times its norm.Cars produced here long ago were farahead of their time with power steeringand front wheel drive, and the centrepieceof the annual festival is the Auburn CordDuisenberg Museum.Still, folks in Auburn are under no illusionsas to the glitz and glamour of theirsurroundings. What do you do for a nightof fun in Auburn?"We drive up to Fort Wayne," respondsMadden, not really joking.Madden's father, scarred by theDepression, was a tireless labourer whostressed education for his only son and twodaughters. Mom stayed at home, cleaningthe house and fixing up meals for anyrelatives who happened to wander over."We might be about ready to have dinnerLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 21

INTRODUCING THE 2012-2013 LIONS LEADER1950 Lil Wayne - Wayne at age 4. He was "mymother's favourite son" - and only son.for the five of us and then maybe oneof her brother's families would show upwith an additional four. And, boom, all ofa sudden there was food for everybody,"says Madden. "Back then, at least in ourfamily, we didn't invite people to eachother's home. You just showed up and youwere welcomed."Madden played Little League baseball ona beautiful field built by the Auburn Lions.Like a good Hoosier, almost a foregoneconclusion given his stature, he alsoplayed high school basketball. He kneweveryone. They knew him. He stayed out oftrouble, partly because he wanted to makesomething of himself and partly becausehe was savvy."We'd be in the study hall and Wayne andanother guy would talk back and forthand the teacher would be in the back andwould constantly look for Wayne. Andcould never catch him," recalls high schoolchum Marty Van Leuven. "And probably Igot blamed for it."Even if Madden had a way of dodgingtrouble, Van Leuven and others lookedup to him.Leuven. Adds Hugh Taylor, who playedbasketball with Madden: "Wayne had awonderful reputation. Everyone seemedto like him. I can't imagine anyone notliking him."Well, if you're a teenage boy, it's entirelypossible to imagine someone not likingyou, especially if she looks stunning in ared dress and you are not sure of her nameor whether she was dating someone else.Madden first spied Linda while playing poolat a formal get-together for teenagers. Hisbuddy said "sorry, she's taken".Six months later Madden sat in the standsat a basketball game and saw Linda sittingin the bleachers on the other side of thegym. This time the friend next to him wasa girl. "Do you know her?" Madden asked.She did. "Well, can you ask her to meet metonight at the sock hop at the Y?" [A sockhop was an informal dance typically heldin an American high school's own gym orcafeteria. The term came about becausedancers were required to remove theirshoes to protect the varnished floor of thegymnasium. They were a cultural feature ofthe 1950s and early rock and roll. Ed]That was halfway through Madden's senioryear. Linda was a year behind. They bothattended Manchester College and marriedshortly after Wayne graduated."She was just a very bubbly-type personality- easy to talk to, easy to get along with,"says Madden. Linda was struck byhow they shared the same values. "Iknew almost instantly that family was animportant thing to him. And it didn't makeany difference if it was my family or his,"she says.At Manchester, Madden began to seethe world outside Auburn, to realise thatthe needs and wants of the wider worlddwarfed the everyday problems that arose"He was smart and he set a good exampleeven for students like me," says Van1968 Wedding Belle - Linda and Wayne tied the knot and never looked back.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 22

in a small Indiana town. In the springof 1968, when Madden was a senior,the Rev Martin Luther King Jr came tocampus to give a speech. Auburn had noAfrican Americans. Madden had no directexperience of the civil rights movement orof the deprivations in the inner city. Kinggave parts of his "I Have a Dream" speech.He talked of the mountain top and beingfree at last. A month later he was dead.King helped stir Madden's conscience."Some of the great things that came outof that era were not only for the benefit ofAfrican Americans. As Lions we shouldknow that everybody is entitled to aneducation. No one should suffer frompreventable blindness. Every child shouldbe able to sit in a classroom and see theblackboard. If they have a vision problem,if their parents can't fix it, we as Lions haveto step in," he says.Madden taught at a high school for fiveyears after graduation, and then the dayafter receiving his master's in education helay in bed, torn over his future. The lackof effort by some students frustrated him.He quit teaching. The next day he went towork for Prudential as an insurance agent.That changed his life."It was a good move, not just for me butfor Linda and our two girls. It opened upopportunities that we never would havehad. It was entirely different type of workdealing with people face to face, havingto live off what you personally producedand not having a guaranteed paycheque,"Madden says.Madden sold insurance for Prudential for 11years before buying an insurance agency inAuburn from a man who was retiring."Selling insurance you have to have peopleskills," says Pete Smith, his former managerat Prudential. "You have to really care aboutpeople and it has to show. And that's what1975 Madden sold insurance for Prudential for 11 years. Pete Smith, his manager, is on the left.Wayne has. People know he's interested The Maddens reveled in their children'sin them and not in a commission."lives. "Any time there was any sort ofevent we were participating in, whether itLife coalesced nicely for the Maddens inwas a sporting event or a band concert orAuburn. Linda taught 2nd grade. Oldera recital, they were there, always there,"daughter Jennifer and younger daughtersays Jennifer. "And not just usually them.Julie earned good grades in school,They would bring along the rest of themarched in the band and won awards infamily. So as I got older it got to be a littlespeech contests. The family rode the rollerembarrassing that I would have like acoasters at Cedar Point on vacation, swamwhole fan section."together in Auburn and eagerly celebratedChristmas, other holidays and birthdays. The Maddens stressed education. "My dadhad this little saying: success only comesTradition and ritual meant a lot to Madden,before work in the dictionary," says Julie,especially regarding sports. He travelednot able to suppress a smile.to Bloomington to cheer on the Hoosierson the hardwood, to South Bend to watch When Jennifer, then in college, securedthe Fighting Irish on the gridiron and, since an internship in Washington, Madden,1967, to the state's biggest city for the who was in Pennsylvania on business,Indianapolis 500.surprised her."I like the people I go with. We got this "When I got off the plane in DC there wasthing down to a science. We get our cold my dad. I was never so happy to see him indrinks and maybe smoke an occasional my life. I really needed that little transitioncigar. And, of course, just watching the of getting safely to where I was gonna be,"people - to see how different people control she says. After college, Jennifer drove tothemselves or fail to control themselves," Washington by herself. This was beforehe says.cell phones. "My dad took out the atlasLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 23

INTRODUCING THE 2012-2013 LIONS LEADERand he literally marked everything, everyturn, where to stop for gas, a good placeto stop for lunch. He wrote a full narrativefor me so that I would not miss a turn,"she says.Madden had caring for his family down pat.He also wanted to care for his community,to give back. Smith from Prudential hadmade it a point to talk up the Lions andother civic groups. Linda's father hadbeen president of the Lions club in nearbyWaterloo. So in 1984 when an unsignedletter from the Auburn Lions came in themail asking him to join, Madden joined."I had no idea what the Lions did otherthan seeing them working projects at thefair or selling fruit on the street. I knew theyhad a scholarship programme for highschool students every year. That was myextent of knowing,"says Madden."When I became amember I kind ofstumbled around fora few years. I didn'trealise you weresupposed to haveperfect attendance,"he adds.Fellow clubmembers rememberit differently. "Waynecaught fire earlyon," says HubertStackhouse, anAuburn Lion since1956. "The club hadnever been wildlyenthusiastic aboutdistrict, state orinternational activities. Under Wayne'sleadership we participated in SightFirstII much more extensively. Wayneencourages us and our club."A defining moment for Madden as aLion was an eyeglass mission trip toHonduras in 1995, a full decade afterhe became a Lion. A young man witha disability slowly made his way to theeyeglass tent."He asked if I had a pair of sunglasses. Ihad these inexpensive, little fluorescenttypesunglasses with a bright yellow ridgeand orange temples. As I'm digging aroundto try to find him a case he's got on thispair of sunglasses and this big smile onhis face. When you see service actuallydo something for somebody is when youbecome a Lion," he says.Another highlight as a Lion for Maddenalso involves vision. As an internationaldirector from 1999-2001, he traveled toTennessee and learned of the success ofLions there in a children's vision screeningprogramme. So a few years later hebrought Operation KidSight to Indiana."Operation KidSight in my opinion is theperfect Lions club project," says PastInternational Director Dave Fiandt ofthe Fort Wayne Central Lions Club. "Itdeals with kids. It deals with sight. It'sa needed project and it's our project, aLions project. It's due to Wayne Madden'svision and the fact he made sure it got offon a sound footing."As international president, hearkeningback to the sense of community hedeveloped in Auburn, the fiery compassionfor others espoused by a slain civil rightsleader and the giving-back mentality of asmall-town Lions club, Madden will keepservice in the forefront."In a world of service no child should goto bed hungry. We have people sufferingfrom preventable blindness. In a worldof service that should never happen. Wehave babies in Africa suffering from beingborn to HIV mothers. Those babies shouldbe taken care of," says Madden.Madden's travels have taken him far fromAuburn, and he's learned that Lions infar-flung places share much in commonwith one another."When you travel around the world youlearn that our association is not a bigassociation in one sense. It's just clubslike the one I belong to in Auburn. It's justThe Wayne Madden Story: The Film VersionA fun and engaging nine-minute video tells the life story of ournew president, from his humble roots to his involvement withLions. Find the video at www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lnn/videoview.php?id=60In a World of ServiceThis eight-minute video details the presidential theme of Maddenincluding his emphasis on literacy, women's and family membership,and teamwork. Find the video at www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lnn/video-view.php?id=59LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 24

that it's a compilation of us being in 207countries," he says. "It is amazing thevariety of projects you see. That showsthat Lions are meeting the different needsof their communities."The small-town boy will make good servinghumanity. "His achievement still amazesme. It's beyond any conception that amember of ours could rise that high. Itshows you what somebody with ambitionand drive can get done," says Stackhouse,who taught high school English and cannotresist a little ribbing of his own. "Andbesides that he corrected the slice in hisgolf game."he'll again join the Liar's Club for coffeeand breakfast."It's nice just to come home and beplain ole Wayne. When I come homethey treat me just like they did 10 or20 years ago and that's what I lookforward to," he says. "To be able to ribyour buddies... But yet appreciate whatthey've accomplished and be proud ofone another."The Maddens plan on keeping a home inAuburn, even when they are much older.That's a ways off. When his service asan executive officer ends, after he's doneall he can to motivate and inspire Lions,Roaring in Auburn - Madden joined the Lions in 1984 because he wanted to give back.SITUATIONS VACANT: LIONS CLUBS NZ SOCIAL MEDIA ADVISOROver the past couple of years Lions Clubs New Zealand hasrecognised the need to have a greater presence in the growing worldof social media and if you know what a 'Tweet' is, maybe have recentlymade a new friend on Facebook and perhaps have experiencedglobal communication with others via Twitter and the like then ourofficial Facebook and Twitter pages are calling out for you.We need a Lion with an interest in social media to monitorour Facebook and Twitter pages, connect Lions Clubs NewZealand with the world of social media and to both interact withparticipants while suggesting options and future strategies toour Council of Governors.The Council of Governors invites applications from Lions for athree-year term through to 30 June 2015. This Lions advisoryrole will be required to complete an annual report to both Counciland the Multiple District Convention and should be available toguide the Council of Governors with opportunities to progresswith social media. The successful applicant will possess someknowledge (and possibly experience) within the social mediageneral area, be reasonably up to date in the world of Lionsand have a desire to provide the best possible service to ourAssociation. There is a draft social media plan available and thetime requirement is envisaged at approx 1 hour per week.Applicants are invited to provide their reasons for seeking theposition along with a concise CV (no more than 3 – 4 pages)outlining the attributes that they would bring to this advisory role.Applications may include the following:• Personal Details including employment/occupation history• Achievements & Skills• Lions involvement• Key strengths toward the advisory role• 1 or 2 Referees/referencesApplications (either electronic or post), marked confidential, closewith the Executive Officer 9am Monday 13 August 2012 and theappointment will be made by the Council of Governors at theirmeeting on 29 August 2012 immediately prior to the ANZI-PacificForum in Queenstown.(Further detail relevant to this Advisory Role may be obtainedfrom the Executive Officer).Executive OfficerLions Clubs InternationalMultiple District 202PO Box 691, Orewa 0946executiveofficer@lionsclubs.org.nzLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 25

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 202Introducing our new Lions leadersCouncil Chairman Eric Carter and KarenClub: Henderson, District 202KDistrict 202D Joyce Raven and LionelClub: Feilding KowhaiTheme: Participate with prideDistrict 202E Peter Mechaelis and CarolClub: Halswell & DistrictTheme: Passion for serviceDistrict 202F Des Black and LoreenClub: RivertonTheme: Our great ideas will work, if we doDistrict 202J John Knowles and ValClub: GeraldineTheme: Alone we can do so little, togetherwe can do so muchDistrict 202K Robyn Walker and KevinClub: Whangarei HateaTheme: Caring For Each Other - to nurture,encourage, develop and strengthenDistrict 202L Sara Patrick and GrahamClub: KatikatiTheme: Growth through serviceDistrict 202M Robyn Daniels and KenClub: Wellington HostTheme: Engage others; make a differenceLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 26

COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTIONNew head keen on team approachBy Linda GeorgeNew Council Chairman Eric Carter, Past District Governor of District 202K, will have performed his firstmission in the role, at the International Convention in Busan, South Korea, by the time you read this.That mission, to offer support to the sevennewly elected District Governors at the DGtraining school in Busan for the four daysprior to the convention, was one Eric waslooking forward to – and one in which hebrought his long experience gained throughvarious roles within Lions, to the table. Alongwith wife Karen, Eric arrived in Busan aday before the District Governors, to makesure everything was in place, to ensure thefollowing four days went as smoothly aspossible for the new District Governors.During the four days, he liaised closelywith the seven DGs, having debriefs atthe end of each day to discuss what wascovered, and sorting any problems thatmay have arisen.This role of supporting and assisting theDistrict Governors is, says Eric, the cruxof the role of Council Chairman.“I’m here to help and mentor them, and togenerally point them in the right directionwhen required,” he said. “As well aschairing council meetings.”Eric’s philosophy, as Council Chairman, isto help run the districts as a team – with theemphasis on “team”. It is a co-ordinatingrole – but also a hands-off one.“If you give someone responsibility – youthen leave them to it. I don’t try to pushthings. My role is to assist and mentorand to ensure council meetings are runwell. I want to see them operate as a teamtogether – helping each other, and havinga successful time together.“That’s the challenge; that they enjoyworking together. And I don’t run themultiple district, even though I am chairmanCouncil Chairman Eric Carter with his team of District Governors in Busan, Korea.– that is up to them. I’m not telling themwhat to do; it’s a team approach.”Eric brings more than 21 years’ experienceas a Lion to his new role. He has been amember of Henderson Club since 1990 andhas held the positions of President, Vice-President, District Convention Chairman,Director, Treasurer and Bulletin Editor.In addition he worked for 12 years onCabinet in the roles of Zone Chairman,Regional Chairman, Service ActivitiesChairman, Guiding Lion, Special OlympicsOpening Eyes Co-ordinator, Habitatfor Humanity Co-ordinator, CampaignSightfirst II Chairman, Leadership Director,2nd Vice District Governor, 1st Vice DistrictGovernor and of course, District Governor.It was in New Plymouth at Convention thisyear that the seven District Governorsvoted for their new Council Chairman.An electrician by trade, Eric has run his ownbusiness, Carter Electrical Ltd, since 1982– employing four tradesmen, an apprenticeand office manager. In the Lions’ spirit of“giving back” Eric has always had at leastone apprentice. His current staff all didtheir apprenticeships with him; the longestservinghas been with him for 37 years.A born and bred West Aucklander, Eric washeavily involved in the Scouting movementin his younger days, and spent six yearson the Henderson Primary School Boardof Trustees. He helped set up the WestlakeBoys High School Water Polo Academyand managed teams for both Westlakeand North Harbour Water Polo.Eric and Karen have two children, 28-yearoldtwins, Garreth (who works for his dad)and Emma-Louise, who works for a tourismcompany in Auckland. Youngest familymember is four-year-old miniature schnauzerMolly – who keeps everyone on their toes.A keen gardener and fisherman, in whatspare time he has left after work and Lions,Eric is very much looking forward to the yearahead as Council Chairman – and believeshis strong background in management hasequipped him well for the role.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 27

STORY GRANSReading to children rewarding for allBy Paul LunbergNow here is a great idea for your club - start a Story Gran organisation in your area!I am a Story Gran, well let's sayGranddad, in the Nelson region, and Isee first hand just how beneficial it is forthe children in the kindergarten where Iread each Friday.It works like this. Once a week, for aboutan hour, the Story Granddad goes to hisallotted kindergarten, sits at some spot andchildren can choose if they want to listento the stories he will read. I get five or sixbooks from the local Nelson library, butmany Story Grans just rely on the booksin the kindergarten.After they have spent about an hour, whichis about as long as kids want to listen Nelson North Lion Paul Lunberg reads to kindergarten children each week.anyway, I beat a retreat until the next week.Some Grans stay on and help as they enjoythe company so much. The interaction withGrans for specific days and times to fit inwith their programmes.over to the Kindergarten Association. Thiscould interest Lions, Lionesses and theirthe children is very rewarding and the staffspouses, and involve many other membersIt works a treat. But strangely though, therefind their workload is lightened.of the community. It would also raise theare no other such groups in the country. Itprofile of Lions, in particular among youngerThe organisation in Nelson is completely struck me that this was an ideal Lions project,parents - the age group we are keen torun by the Nelson Tasman Kindergarten and perfectly aligned with Internationalinvolve in our activities.Association. If one wants to be a Story President Madden's theme. [See page 10Gran one approaches the Associationand they ask some questions and allot akindergarten. The kindergartens requestin this issue. Ed] A club could approach thelocal Kindergarten Association and offer toset up a Story Gran organisation in their area.If the Associationliked the ideathen the clubFor those who would like more detail thereis a STORYGRAN INFORMATION SHEETproduced by the Nelson Tasman KindergartenAssociation which is available available fromwww.lionsclubs.org.nz/storygrans. Clickon 'Read more' to reach the link.would need tofind a few GransNelson Tasman Kindergartensto start the ballhas around 38 volunteers readingrolling and letat 15 kindergartens. Administratorthe organisationMargaret Bartlett would be verygrow over time.happy to discuss the project withOnce it is aanyone interested in becominggoing concern,part of the movement. She canthe organisationbe contacted on (03) 546 7683 orwould pass itStory Gran Gay Northcott with some of her charges.email info@nnkindy.org.nzLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 28

EASTBOURNE LIONSHot work but worth the walkA scout troop's Guinness world record for the number of people firewalking could not have been achievedwithout assistance from Lions.About 20 members of the Eastbourne, While lots of the firewalkers were clearlyPetone and Epuni clubs provided grateful to reach the cooling water troughmarshalling, manned the registration desk, a couple of steps beyond the 2.5m bed ofchecked safety and verified each entrant. embers, few needed the assistance of firstThey also helped with the all-important aid staff on hand.preparation of the fire."The ancient art of firewalking is quite"You need to monitor it till you're sure safe," said Eastbourne scout leader Markthe coals are just right," explained event Quinn. "People used to think you neededmanager Luke Paardekooper. "Once spiritual powers to do it, but science tells uspeople have done a firewalk, they feel great. that coal is actually a poor heat conductor.It's a rewarding personal experience." Crossing the 2.5-metre bed of glowingSix hundred and fifteen successful walks coals takes just two steps. As long as you(including a couple of the Lions) were keep moving your feet don't touch the coalrecorded on the day - beating the previousrecord of 350 set in Dunedin in 2004.While the original target was 1000 people,Kaye Paardekooper said everyoneinvolved was really pleased with theturnout and the great atmosphere onthe day.''Quite a lot of people walked off the street [tosee what was going on] and had a go.''long enough to get burnt.""It turned out to be a real family day, withpeople lining up to register," EastbourneLions Club president Lorraine Shorter said."There was African drumming to createatmosphere and the Eastbourne UkeleleBand played as well."Around $17,000 was raised, going mainly toexpand Aberdare Ranges Primary SchoolWhat it was all about - children from theAberdare Ranges Primary School showtheir gratitude.for displaced children in Kenya, which wasbuilt with support from Eastbourne lawyerCassandra Treadwell.The rest would go to the Orphans of NepalTrust, which is supported by EastbourneLions Club.Helping to set the world record. Photos courtesy of Ron Pol.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 29

AUCKLAND/WAIKATO LIONSBright idea, bright T-shirts, brilliant success storiesBy Linda GeorgeThe Round-the-Bays run is one of Auckland's most popular annual events, with thousands donning runningshoes to run, walk, skate, or whatever else - their way around the 8.4 kilometres of the city's beach front. Andthis year, for the first time ever, Lions had a strong contingent. And a bright one.In brilliant yellow T-shirts, emblazoned withthe catchy promo phrase "Lions rock theWorld, We Serve, Join us now! (ask ushow)" 150 Lions from eight clubs in northAuckland joined the throngs - and had alot of fun doing it."We didn't make very much money - butwe had such a fantastic day - and it wasgreat publicity for Lions," said organiserSuezanne Reid. "It was so successful; itcould become an annual event.""I really wanted to get our Lions name outthere; I thought 'we need the publicity, wewant to have fun, and we want somethingwhere we can all come together - where anumber of clubs can be involved'."After running it past fellow club members,who liked the idea and agreed to be partof the team, Suezanne wasted no timein launching into action. She spoke topresidents of Whangaparoa club (WarrenMarks) and Orewa (husband Paul) aswell as the Region and Zone Chairmen.A resounding "go for it" came back. Shesought feedback and support from Healthand Services Activities officers on Cabinetand made a powerpoint presentationto Cabinet. With approval from thenDistrict Governor Eric Carter, and fundingapproved for publicity and a gazebo to hostthe runners at the completion of the race,the show was on the road. It was time toget the message out there to members.Hundreds of flyers, designed byWhangaparoa Lions John and Anne Yates,were printed and sent to Zone Chairmento present at their meetings. Together withhusband Paul, she presented her idea tomembers at three local meetings.Orewa Lion Helen Roderick, who ownsuniform company Awearness CorporatePromotions, was asked to supply standout-in-a-crowdT-shirts which she, John,Anne, Paul and Suezanne designed. Theysold 200, with 150 Lions wearing them onthe day. Some members bought shirts forother club projects.Three years ago, Suezanne attended aLions Senior Leadership Institute, whichshe says, has proved very worthwhile."They trained us to 'think big' when it comesto runningp r o j e c t s- to thinkoutside thesquare andto look fora need.I'd like togive somerecognitionto the Senior Leadership Institute - I gotlots of skills from doing the course - withoutwhich, I wouldn't have done this project."Suezanne sponsored her sister MichelleHoughton to join Hamilton Lions threeyears ago. Since then, like her enthusiasticsibling, Michelle has been very involved inLions and one big project in particular.A memberof HamiltonDinsdale LionsClub, Michelleattended ameeting whereshe was asked ifLions would liketo be part of thenew revitalisedWaikato Showcommittee. Shesoon foundherself in the role of co-ordinator for theWaikato Lions teams for the project, alongwith club member Roger Bell.Calling on sister Suezanne for some ideas,Michelle was quickly persuaded to adoptthe new, bright yellow Lions T-shirts - somembers would be easily recognised inthe crowds.The re-vamped show, held April 27-29,was a great success, with nine clubshelping over the weekend. They did sucha great job, they've been invited back forthe next show in two years' time. In June,Waikato Lions clubs presented the moneytheir clubs raised - over $10,000 - to theWaikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society'sLion Lodge.Like their Auckland counterparts, WaikatoLions really did stand out in the crowd,attracting loads of publicity in their brightyellow T-shirts. They're quite a Lionsteam, sisters Suezanne and Michelle - withboth events, the Round-the-Bays, andthe Waikato show, proving to be not onlygreat publicity for Lions - but a lot of funand team-building for all the club memberswho were involved.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 30

ROTORUA SULPHUR CITY/MALVERN LIONSBikes bring smiles to young campers' facesRotorua Sulphur City Lions have recently presented 12 bikes to Te Puna Whaiora Health Camp in Rotorua,where children are given the opportunity to have time away from their home environment.The funds for the bikes were raised in the Club. President Phyl Hawkins commented on Jeff Anderson from "Kiwi Bikes" has beengood old-fashioned way of sausage sizzles, how worthwhile it all was, to see the children most generous in supplying the bikes at costraffles, theatre evenings, topped up with with their eyes gleaming and smiling faces price + GST and he will also continue to givefunds from District Banking and Lions Pride as they rode the bikes around the car park. on-going help with bike maintenance.Children at Te Puna Whaiora Health Camp in Rotorua try out their new bikes. Adults in the picture are (from left) Jeff Anderson, Annie Dunn, BarbaraCampbell, Murray Goucher (District Banking),Sheryl Jensen (International Director) and Phyl Hawkins (Past President Rotorua Sulphur City).Contribution to tree-planting challengeMalvern Lions Club members have helped plant native trees on the property of their fellow club memberTrevor Taege and his wife Heather to help protect two areas designated ‘Significant Natural Areas’. TheTaeges own Toby Hill Farm near Springfield, a picturesque part of Canterbury’s Selwyn District, withtheir home perched on top of the old Waimakariri River Terrace, providing sweeping views of the rivertumbling towards the sea, and a patchwork of natives nestled into their sheep and beef farm.In 2010 the first area featuring pokaka and kahikatea was fencedand planted; the original trees are now flourishing and the newplants are growing well. Last year the other area known as ‘MistletoeBush’ was fenced off; seed was gathered from the Taeges’ andneighbouring properties and sent to two nurseries to grow plantsfor use by them and other local landowners.Recently teams of Lions and wives participated in four working bees,planting over 1300 trees, each protected by a combi guard to deterpests, and given its own ground mat, to keep it clear of weeds and tomaintain soil moisture. The Taege’s project is a positive example ofhow conserving sites of native biodiversity can be achieved within aproductive farming environment. Over the past few years the Taegeshave planted in excess of 4000 natives in a significant environmentalproject to protect and restore stands of native trees on their property.Contributed by Brian Davidson, Malvern Lion, and Kristina Townsend,Environmental Liaison Officer, Selwyn District CouncilLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 31

LCIF UPDATELions Quest partnerships stretch worldwideBy Chris BunchLions Quest is changing lives around the world, and the world has taken notice. The US State Departmentand the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have recognised that the school-based youthdevelopment programme is an effective way to teach life skills related to character education, servicelearning,bullying and substance abuse prevention to students around the world.The State Department gave LCIF a $150,000grant to expand Lions Quest in five Africancountries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawiand Botswana. Lions Quest launched theexpansion in Tanzania in January. Lionsfrom the five African nations, as well as Lionsfrom Zambia and Nigeria, met to discussways to involve Lions, parents, schools andgovernment agencies with Lions Quest.African Lions learned more about the LionsQuest programme and realised its potentialto bring positive, meaningful change toyoung people. "The programme focusesthe students to be more committed to thereal purpose of their lives," said a UgandanLion. After two days of immersion in LionsQuest, Lions returned home with a purposeof their own.Lions Quest training workshops were held ineach of the five countries to prepare teachersto implement the programme. Lions didn't justapproach the workshops as opportunitiesto educate - they used them as momentsto celebrate. Lions made banners, inviteddistrict leadership to give speeches andinvited key community members to attend.As a result of their collective efforts, 25workshops were completed, 750 teacherswere trained and 30,000 students are nowbenefiting from Lions Quest.The expansion of Lions Quest in Africahas created believers like Past DistrictGovernor Abdul Majeed Khan of Tanzania."The invention of Lions Quest is a milestonein human progress," said Khan.African Lions Quest summit is in the worksand the Lions Quest curriculum is beingadapted to local African languages andcultures. Nigeria recently took the first steptoward building its own programme when itreceived an LCIF grant to help Lions createpublic awareness of Lions Quest."The future of our country lies with theyouth," said a Ugandan Ministry ofEducation official. "It is therefore gratifyingto know that the Lions Quest interventionin Uganda is aimed at helping the youthlive their lives responsibly."The UNODC is partnering on an initiativeto help the young people of southeasternEurope live healthier and more responsiblelives through Lions Quest. LCIF provideda $100,000 grant to translate, adaptand implement Lions Quest in Serbiaand Montenegro in collaboration withthe UNODC. The two entities will worktogether to implement family skills trainingprogrammes to prevent drug use, HIV/AIDS,crime and delinquency among young people.The UNODC has embraced the Lions Questcurriculum, "Skills for Adolescence," becauseit is an evidence-based programme that hasproven effective in reducing behaviours thatput young people at risk."We are enthusiastic about the possibilityof aligning Lions Quest with UNODC'sFamily Life Skills Programme," said PieroBonadeo, a UNODC deputy representative,at Lions Day with the United Nations inMarch. "It will be the beginning of a strong,solid and fruitful relationship."Progress is still being made. Newworkshops are being planned, anotherIn Malawi, Lion Venunadhan Pillai presents Lions Quest materials to Dr George Chaponda, theMinister of Education.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 32

MEASLES INITIATIVETrust in Lions spurs measles campaignBy Michael HardyWhen Snehlata Shresha heard that local Lions Club members were helping organise a measles vaccinationclinic in her village in Nepal, she immediately signed her son up to be vaccinated.Not all of her neighbours were so willing.They remembered a recent, governmentrunhealth campaign against filiariasis inwhich some of the children who receivedvaccinations died. Rightly or wrongly,Shresha said, the people in her villageattributed the deaths to low-qualitymedicine. But when she heard that theLions were involved, Shresha knew thevaccines would be safe."When I heard that the Lions Club wasrunning a measles campaign for children,it was good news for all the mothers likeme. I took my son to the nearby schoolfor vaccination."Lions and healthcare workers register children for the shots.Shresha's son was just one of an astonishing1.8 million children to receive vaccines in thefirst phase of the Measles and RubellaInitiative in Nepal, made possible in part bya $15 million challenge grant from the Billand Melinda Gates Foundation.Since being founded in 2001, the Measlesand Rubella Initiative has inoculated overa billion children worldwide against the twodiseases, and has helped reduce deaths bya remarkable 74 percent. Although originallyfocused on Africa, the initiative has recentlyspread to countries around the world.In Nepal, the programme was co-organisedby Lions Clubs International Foundation,the World Health Organisation (WHO),UNICEF and the Nepalese government.The first phase of the campaign, whichran from February 14 to March 28,targeted 15 of Nepal's poorest districts,mostly located in the underdevelopedwestern part of the country.Despite its wide availability, however,10 million Nepalese children still haven'treceived the vaccine. These are thepeople targeted by the Measles andRubella Initiative, which is using highlysophisticated marketing and data collectionto make sure that every child in everyvillage gets inoculated.Lions helped organise a massive mediablitz to promote the Measles and RubellaInitiative. Invitations to receive the vaccinewere mailed to every household in thetargeted districts. Television and radiocommercials starring Nepalese celebritiesspread awareness of the campaign. Vanswith loudspeakers drove through villagesand towns, announcing the date of thevaccination clinic.Throughout Nepal, Lions have become theface of the Measles and Rubella Initiative,appearing in advertisements wearing theInitiative's "One Shot, One Life" logo ontheir signature vests.Sanjay Khetan, Lions' country co-ordinatorfor the Initiative, said: "We had the mostproblems in the urban areas, especiallywith certain ethnic communities. TheMuslim community is a bit conservative,and the local mullahs have a lot of powerover them, so we co-operated with themullahs and set up our clinics in mosquesand masjids."Rumours spread in some villages that USdrug companies were testing a new drug inNepal. To quash the rumour, Lions broughtin local doctors to tell community leadersthat the vaccine used by the Initiative wasthe same one given in their clinics."So slowly they got convinced," Khetansaid. "We covered the same areas once,twice and even three times, and we finallymade our targets."Because their involvement was crucialto the Measles and Rubella Initiative'ssuccess, the Nepalese government hasasked the Lions to help administer all ofthe country's vaccination campaigns.LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 33

MEASLES INITIATIVEgovernment, UN organisations, NGOs andcivil society leads to success. Each partnerhad a role and each contributed to thesuccessful outcome achieved during thefirst phase of the campaign."The world can be safe only when everychild, or at least over 90 percent of them,are vaccinated. This is where we can killthe virus. So long as the virus is alive itcan reach anywhere where a child hasnot been vaccinated. So it's really byvaccinating the children in Nepal andin other parts of the world that you areprotecting your own child in your owncountry," says Hanaa Singer, UNICEFrepresentative in Nepal.Nepalese children await the measles shot. Photo courtesy of C McNab/Measles Initiative"The government told us, 'We cannot from civil society, and you can motivatemotivate and mobilise the people to get people,'" Khetan said.the vaccine. But you can, because you are This campaign demonstrates how anthe leaders in your communities. You come effective working relationship between the"Lions in Nepal have something like 11,000members. They really have the ears andheart of the population here, so they canwork not only on a national level but theycan also be on a village level. They reallycan encourage parents and caregivers,go door-to-door to encourage mothers, togo to immunisation. They are absolutely acritical partner there."LIONS DIABETES NZ LIAISON VACANCYOver recent years the Multiple District Council of Governors hasappointed several "Lions Liaison" roles to act as liaison with variousgroups and organisations, one of which is Diabetes New Zealand.The Lions Liaison role was established to act as a link betweenDiabetes New Zealand and Lions Clubs New Zealand thus enabling acloser working relationship to develop, greater co-operation with majoractivities and to be the contact point for Lions Clubs' involvement.The Liaison role has the ability to provide the Council of Governorswith advice and guidance on national-type activities.A vacancy has occurred and the Council of Governors invitesapplications from Lions for a three-year term through to 30 June2015. The Lions Liaison will be required to complete an annualreport to both Council and the Multiple District Convention andshould be available to guide Districts and Clubs alike with mutualactivities. The successful applicant will possess knowledge (andpossibly experience) within the Diabetes general area, be up to datein the world of Lions and have a desire to provide the best possiblelink between Diabetes New Zealand and our own Association.Applicants are invited to provide their reasons for seeking theposition along with a concise CV (no more than 3 - 4 pages)outlining the attributes that they would bring to this Liaison role.Applications may include the following:• Personal Details including employment/occupation history• Achievements & Skills• Lions involvement• Key strengths toward the Liaison role• 1 or 2 referees/referencesApplications (either electronic or post), marked confidential, close withthe Executive Officer 9am, Monday 13 August 2012. The appointmentwill be made by the Council of Governors at their meeting on 29 August2012 immediately prior to the ANZI-Pacific Forum in Queenstown.(Further detail relevant to this Liaison role may be obtained fromthe Executive Officer).Executive OfficerLions Clubs InternationalMultiple District 202PO Box 691, OREWA 0946executiveofficer@lionsclubs.org.nzLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 34

OBITUARIES/NOTICESWilliam Robert JOHNSTONBill joined Inglewood Lions Club in 1993,enthusiastically supported every project.During his time in the club Bill was aDirector for two years, Lion Tamer and acommittee chairman for three years.He was a hands-on person. He enjoyedmeeting people and chatting to them andhe especially enjoyed delivering ute-loadsof firewood to the elderly and picking upcalves that were raised for the IHC. A morededicated member could not have beenwished for; nothing was too much troublefor Bill. His 19-year contribution to the clubwill be sadly missed by all members.Ernie ROSE 1938 - 2012Ernie was the longest-serving memberof the Queenstown Lions Club, servingas president twice and becoming a lifemember in November 2006. He enjoyedLions and was an active member until hishealth deteriorated over the last few years.Latterly he was an avid collector of screwonwine bottle tops, with most coming fromBrazz on the Park bar and restaurant,which he referred to as "the office". His turnto say grace at tea meetings was alwaysentertaining, many having a Scottishflavour. Over the past few years as hishealth deteriorated, Ernie still turned up attea meetings and working bees and stayeduntil the pain would get too much and hewould reluctantly excuse himself.So simple =Lions mints =sweet successIt's proven to be the perfect fundraiserLions mints work for you 365 days of the yearIt's a powerful Public Relations promotionfor Lions and your Club in particularEveryone is a winner - purchasers alwaysget something for their "donation"One dispenser of mints sold per week fromone outlet nets a profit of $685 per annum; 10outlets = $6,850Placing of dispensers is only limited by yourimaginationContact International Mints NOW to get thissimple fundraiser underway. The only agent licensed in NZ byInternational to apply the Lions logo.. We can print or embroider ontogarments as well.. Contact: Dex 027 614 3570Jonno 07 886 0867banners@tokoroalions.comINTERNATIONAL MINTS (NZ)P O BOX 1140TAURANGA 3140Phone: 07 571 1 524Fax: 07 571 1526internationalmintsnz@xtra.co.nzCHANGES TO ON LINEREPORTINGStarting August 2012Have you heard the news? WMMR and LeoMMR, the online membership and serviceactivity reporting systems, are being updatedto better serve you. The new website is called"MyLCI". The updates will be phased ingradually. In June 2012, club officers will see:Single site for Lions and Leos - Lions officersand Leo officers will use the same site.Your Home Page - A home page that includes asnapshot of information tailored to your club.Your Tasks - We know you have a lot to do, sowe've organised a "to do" list for you.Officer mailing address - Update the mailingaddress used for your officer correspondence.Club Statements going "green" - Optionto suppress the printing of monthly clubstatements.Go to https://extranet.lionsclubs.org/whatsnew/wmmr/WhatsNew_EN.aspx tolearn more.In August 2012 new features will be introducedfor region, zone and district officers.Joe Schrepfer Information Systems DepartmentLions Clubs InternationalTIMARU HOST LIONS CLUB - 50th Charter AnniversaryOn Saturday 8 June 2013, the Timaru Host Lions Club will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their Charter.The club is looking for expressions of interest from all past members and supporters. Please forward contactdetails to PO Box 235, Timaru 7940 or email annecolin@clear.net.nz for future communication of plannedactivities. We are interested in hearing from anyone who has information and addresses of past members.COLIN McROBIE, On behalf of the organising committeeLION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 35

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, APRIL 13-17, 2012,CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE1. Granted authority to the Chairperson of the Constitution andBy-Laws Committee, or if he is unavailable, the Vice Chairperson ofthe Constitution and By-Laws Committee, in consultation with theInternational President and the General Counsel and Secretary,with respect to the matters in District 301-A1 (Philippines).2. Approved engagement to proceed with the formation of aSection 25 company in India and to continue to pursue approvalof a branch office application from the necessary governmentauthorities in India.3. Revised the trademark policies in Chapter XV of Board PolicyManual, including provisions related to foundations and digitalmedia authorization.4. Revised Chapter III and Chapter XV of the Board PolicyManual with respect to the distribution of board materials andboard voting by electronic means.5. Revised Article III of the Standard Form District By-Laws inthe Board Policy Manual related to the appointment of zone andregion chairpersons.6. Revised Chapter VII and Chapter XV of the Board PolicyManual to correct a typographical error and remove unnecessaryinternal citations.7. Adopted a resolution to be reported to the 2012 InternationalConvention to amend Article XI, Section 7 of the InternationalBy-Laws by removing the membership obligations and rights andprivileges charts from the International By-Laws and, contingenton the approval of this resolution, to move these charts to themembership classifications section of the Board Policy Manual.CONVENTION COMMITTEE1. Rescinded Resolution 1., from the June/July 2011 ConventionCommittee Report and approved a US$25 rebate for everypaid Busan Convention registration above 30,000, which willbe issued on a pro rata basis to the three multiple districts ofKorea, based on the final paid registration report.DISTRICT AND CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE1. Cancelled twelve clubs from District 321 C2 due to nonexistence.2. Resolved to keep club vice presidents better informed. All masscommunications sent to club presidents that are appropriate andinformative in nature will be copied to the recorded club vicepresidents. A process to record vice presidents will be set inplace early next fiscal year.3. Approved district governor elects who were recommendedby provisional districts.4. Appointed Past District Governor Mitsukazu Imai, from District330-A Tokyo, to serve as Coordinating Lion for Mongolia for the2012-2013 Fiscal Year.5. Approved the redistricting proposal submitted by MultipleDistrict 16 (New Jersey). This change is scheduled to take placeat the adjournment of the 2014 International Convention.6. Renamed multiple districts and districts from 324C, 324D,and 324E, to 316, 317, and 318, respectively.7. Resolved to keep zone chairpersons and region chairpersonsbetter informed. All mass communications sent to the DistrictGovernor Team that are appropriate and informative in naturewill also be copied to the recorded zone and region chairpersonswithin the district.8. Revised the cancellation policy of the Board Policy Manual toallow for more timely cancellation of clubs that have committeda serious infraction, when cancelling the club would be in thebest interest of the association.9. Amended the Rules of Audit Governing Reimbursementof Expenses for District Governors to make it easier fordistrict governors to delegate club visits to members of thedistrict cabinet.10. Amended the redistricting policy to clarify the requirementsneeded for redistricting and to require that a copy of the certifiedminutes of the conventions for which the proposal was approvedbe submitted when the proposal is submitted.11. Revised the policy for provisional districts to clarify the process forrecommending district governor elects to the board of directors.F I N A N C E A N D H E A D Q U A R T E R S O P E R AT I O NCOMMITTEE1. Approved the fiscal year 2011-2012 Forecast, reflecting a smalldeficit. However it should be noted, cash in bank is sufficientto fund the deficit.2. Approved an additional day for the 2012-2013 October/November board meeting.3. Approved a provisional suspension policy for clubs inZimbabwe. This policy will be based on unpaid balancein excess of US$10 per member or US$500 per club,whichever is less. The policy will be in effect from July 1,2012, to July 1, 2014.4. Approved Chapter IX, Paragraph C.4. through C.10. of theBoard Policy Manual be deleted in its entirety and replacedeffective June 26, 2012. The major changes are as follows:• Increased automobile - Reimbursement will be US$.41per mile (US$.25 per kilometer)• Increased lodging - Reimbursement will be made for actualcosts only, not to exceed US$75 per night.• Increased meals - Reimbursement will be made for actualcosts only, not to exceed US$25 per meal. Original itemizedreceipts must be attached to the Travel Expense Claim.• Simplified office expense reimbursement - An officeallowance of US$20 plus US$1per Lions club per monthmay be claimed.5. Increased automobile reimbursement for executiveofficers, speaking engagement and in-district budgets toUS$.41 per mile (US$.25 per kilometer).LCIF1. Increased the annual SightFirst grant approval limit toUS$13 million.2. Revised the Emergency grant criteria to include thatconcerned districts are eligible for one grant per disaster.3. Revised the International Assistance Grant criteria to includethat projects must have strong Lions involvement and identity andthat funds are not available solely for the transport of goods.4. Amended the LCIF Operations and Policy Manual asfollows: included the roles and responsibilities of the LCIFSteering Committee, updated the language regarding theselection of the chairperson and vice chairperson of the LCIFSteering Committee, and deleted references to the LionsQuest United States Steering Committee.5. Approved recognition for One Shot, One Life: LionsMeasles Initiative.6. Approved new designs for Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows(PMJF) pins for donations of US$50,000 - US$90,000.7. Approved a SightFirst grant in the amount of US$400,000to support diabetic eye disease activities as outlined in theMemorandum of Understanding between the World HealthOrganization and Lions Clubs International.8. Approved supplemental budget funding in the amount ofUS$130,000 to support the technical services contract withthe World Health Organization.9. Named Mr. Deng Pufang, the Honorable Chairman ofChina Disabled Persons' Federation and its performing artstroupe, as the 2011-2012 Humanitarian Award recipient.10. Increased the annual Humanitarian Award amount fromUS$200,000 to US$250,000.11. Approved 92 Standard, International Assistance andCore 4 grants totaling US$4,519,644.12. Tabled two grant applications and denied one grantapplication.13. Reallocated a grant previously approved to supportthe purchase of an ultrasound machine at the WeesangSanitary Hospital, Korea.14. Approved a Core 4 Board-directed grant in the amount ofUS$100,000 to support Lions Quest activities as outlined in theMemorandum of Agreement between Lions Clubs Internationaland the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.15. Approved four projects to support rebuilding/recovery efforts,with the funding (US$3.18 million) to be provided from thedesignated funds from the Japan earthquake/tsunami fund.16. Authorized the engagement of consultants to set up aSection 25 company in India and requested further reviewof corporate documents for proposed Section 25 companyat the June LCIF Board of Trustees meeting.17. Updated signatories to the foundation's Scottradeaccount, in order to facilitate donations of securities.18. Updated language in Chapter XVI of the Board PolicyManual regarding LCIF Multiple District and DistrictCoordinators, in anticipation of new appointments.LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE1. Instituted a registration fee in an amount equivalent to US$95for participants attending Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes,Advanced (Senior) Lions Leadership Institutes and FacultyDevelopment Institutes beginning with the 2012-2013 schedule.2. Approved implementation of the proposed District-Governors-Elect training program, pending approval of requested funds.3. Made completion of all required LCI-sponsored districtgovernors-elect training components mandatory for all DGEsin order to qualify for LCI to cover expenses related to theirattendance at the DGE Seminar.4. Revised the eligibility requirements for GMT and GLT leadersat the international level (constitutional area leaders, area leadersand special area advisors) to prohibit endorsed and certifiedcandidates for international office and members of the InternationalBoard of Directors. In addition GMT and GLT leaders shall not holdany other position concurrently that will compete for the time, effortand energy required to execute GMT or GLT duties.5. Amended Board Policy Manual by deleting the words, "inroute or," in Chapter XIV, Paragraph D.11.a., line 5.MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE1. Determined that the entire Life Membership policy shouldbe reviewed at a minimum of every 10 years.2. Decided that the Lions of Zimbabwe should transition tofull dues payment over the next two years. Eligible clubs inZimbabwe will receive a credit for half of the yearly internationaldues for the next two years starting on July1, 2012, andconcluding on June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014 the Lions ofZimbabwe will be expected to pay full international dues.3. Amended the Board Policy Manual to include FrenchGuiana; Republic of Kyrgyzstan; Zhejiang, China; Laos;Republic of Gambia; Republic of Guinea Bissau; Mayotte;and Sint Maarten (Netherlands Antilles). For the purpose ofclarification, it was recommended that the Hellenic Republic bemodified to include "Greece" in parenthesis after its listing.4. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect the correct form tosubmit, so that Leo-Lions may receive their years of service as aLeo. The Leo to Lion Certification and Years of Service TransferForm (LL-2) must be submitted to Lions Clubs International.5. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect that Leos whoare becoming Lions and want to receive the Leo to Lionsentrance fee and dues rate, must have been a Leo for at leasta year and a day.6. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect Lions newestcountry, the Republic of Tajikistan. This officially brings thenumber of countries in which Lions are able to serve to 207.7. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect the current distributionof Charter Monarch and Monarch Milestone Chevrons.8. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect the currentdistribution of Membership Keys and medallions.9. Amended the Board Policy Manual to reflect the changeof title and recipient of the District Extension ChairpersonAward to the GMT District Coordinator Award. This changewas necessary since the District Extension Chairperson is nolonger an official position and the GMT District Coordinator isresponsible for chartering of new clubs.PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE1. Decided to require multiple districts to provide 10 percentmatching funds for public relations grants.2. Eliminated the International Trading Pin Contest.3. Eliminated the International Friendship Banner Contest.4. Eliminated the requirement to submit a hard copy of awebsite for the International Web Site Contest.5. Determined to allow individual Lions members within LionsClubs in India to receive either a Hindi or English version ofLION Magazine India.SERVICE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE1. Named the 2010-2011 Top Ten Youth Camp and ExchangeChairperson Award recipients.2. Clarified Board Policy Manual language regarding theLeo Years of Service Transfer Program. Added eligibilityrequirement that current and former Leos must have beena Leo for at least one year and one day to receive credit fortheir Leo years of active service as part of their Lions clubmembership histories.For more information on any of the above resolutions, pleaserefer to the LCI Web site at www.lionsclubs.org or contactthe International Office at 630-571-5466.