1 module 4: leo club membership. 2 potential new leo club members should meet the following...
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Module 4: Leo Club Membership
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Potential new Leo club members should meet the following qualifications:
Must fall within the appropriate Alpha (12-18) or Omega (18-30) age range
Must possess good characterMust be deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the
sponsoring Lions club
New Member Eligibility
Leo Club Membership
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Help Leos organize a new member recruitment campaign. Leos may contact:
• Friends• Family members and relatives• Neighbors• Local students• Sports teammates• Members of other organizations and clubs
Recruiting New Members
Leos may contact the following people who may interact with potential new members:
• Teachers• Coaches• Clergy• Community leaders• Family members
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Other member recruitment ideas:
• Place a recruitment announcement in a school or local newspaper.
• Place Leo recruitment posters throughout the community.• Arrange a Leo information display at schools, libraries, coffee
shops or community centers.• Contact young community leaders who have been previously
identified by local media.• Create a Leo club website and share information about
activities, meetings and service projects.
Recruiting New Members
Leo Club Membership
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Induction Ceremony
• The Leo club advisor or an officer of the sponsoring Lions club presides over the ceremony
• Extend invitations to Leo club members, sponsoring Lions club members and local community representatives
• Present the Leo with new member materials and lapel pin
New Member Induction and Orientation
Leo Club Membership
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Application Form for Leo Club Membership
Leo Club Membership
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Parental Consent for Alpha Leos
Leo Club Membership
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• Only possible through MyLCI
• Writable access for: Leo club advisors Leo club presidents Leo club secretaries Sponsoring Lions club president &
secretary
• Resources available through MyLCI: Leo membership cards Leo membership certificates Leo New Member Guide
Reporting New Members
Leo Club Membership
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Reporting New MembersUnder Age 18
Leo Club Membership
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Personal information collected by LCI is used solely for operational activities relating to:
Dues and other billings Distribution of information/updates Support of membership growth,
extension and retention programs Convention and meeting planning Furtherance of Public Relations
activities Support of LCIF and other adopted
service programs Special advertising and other purposes
as determined by the International Board of Directors
LCI Privacy Policy
Leo Club Membership
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Member Satisfaction and Retention
Leo Club Membership
Encourage inclusion and involvement• Acknowledge, recognize, and reward
members • Maintain age balance• Gather feedback from club members• Keep members informed of projects
and activities• Plan social events to bring members
closer together• Integrate new members on teams
with long-term members• Promote leadership opportunities
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Best Practices for Retention
Leo Club Membership
COMMON REASONS FOR LEAVING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Disorganized Club Leadership
Leo club officers should seek advice from the Leo club advisor, sponsoring Lions club, Leo district officers and district Leo club chairperson. The sponsoring Lions club or Leo district leaders can provide additional leadership training for club officers.
Inadequate OrientationLeo club officers should provide a thorough orientation for new members and conduct an impressive induction ceremony.
Social CliquesLeo club officers should combine new and old members to serve on committees.
Lack of RecognitionLeo club officers should praise members and present awards whenever appropriate.
Lack of Club Membership
Leo club officers can meet with the Leo club advisor and district Leo club chairperson to discuss suggestions for growth and development, including new ways to promote the Leo club and to attract new members.
Lack of Important Activities Leo club officers can form a committee to study local needs.
Lack of Interest in a Club Project
Leo leaders can consider altering or adding projects using ideas from Leo members.
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Leo Member Recruitment:Group Activity
Leo Club Membership
Develop a recruitment strategy to bring new members into your Leo club.
Who will you invite to join your club? What resources, tools or methods will you use? Where will you post or distribute information? How will you spread awareness and target potential
Leos?