Potential new Leo club members should meet the following qualifications Must fall within the appropriate Alpha 1218 or Omega 1830 age range Must possess good character Must be deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the sponsoring Lions club ID: 736962
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Module 4:
Leo Club MembershipSlide2
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 character
Must be deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the sponsoring Lions club
New Member Eligibility
Leo Club MembershipSlide3
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 membersSlide4
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
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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 MembershipSlide6
Application Form for
Leo Club Membership
Leo Club MembershipSlide7
Parental Consent for Alpha Leos
Leo Club MembershipSlide8
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 certificatesLeo New Member GuideReporting New Members
Leo Club MembershipSlide9
Reporting New Members
Under Age 18
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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 programsSpecial advertising and other purposes as determined by the International Board of Directors
LCI Privacy Policy
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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 opportunitiesSlide12
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 Orientation
Leo club officers should provide a thorough
orientation for new members and conduct an impressive induction ceremony.
Social Cliques
Leo 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 MembershipLeo 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.Slide13
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?