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Thursday, June 26

09:00 - 17:00
IMPACT Convention Center Exhibit Hall
See Daily Schedule homepage for Exhibit Hall highlights.

09:00 - 13:00
Second Plenary Session

International Challenge to Change Awards Presentation; Memorial Service; LCIF & Campaign SightFirst II presentation; nominations for second vice president and international directors

13:30 - 15:30
Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon (ticket required)

14:00 - 15:00
For Active Lions Clubs Only

Attract new members with the high-visibility Lions Crew at Work and Lions Green Team projects.

14:00 - 15:30
Challenge to Grow: Germany’s Success Story

Find out how Lions in Germany have maintained consistent membership growth.

Lions and Give the Gift of Sight Foundation
Learn more about the Give the Gift of Sight Foundation and opportunities for hosting international missions.

New Trends in Club Operation
Use the Internet to inform members, conduct club business and promote your club to the public.
Speakers: Past International Director Phil Nathan, Dan Uitti and Alan Salmon

Past International Presidents/Past International Directors Seminar (attendance limited to PIPs and PIDs only)

Youth Camp and Exchange Chairpersons Forum
Youth Camp and Exchange chairpersons are invited to network and discuss topics of interest.

16:00
4th Annual Lions Environmental Photo Contest Awards Ceremony

Lions Environment Photo Contest winners will be announced by International Director Georgios J. Nicolaides.

16:00 - 17:00
Is This Legal?

Investigate the association’s governing documents and available legal resources and review the association's trademark policies.
Speaker: International Director Joseph F. Gaffigan

Lions Youth Camp and Exchange Program Seminar
Learn about this program and strategies to organize successful camps and exchanges.

Membership Retention in a Changing Society
Discover how to think in a different manner to develop and maintain club membership.
Speakers: Past International Directors Bruno Ahlqvist and Wayne Madden

Recruiting Younger Members
Explore how students and graduating Leos benefit from Student Member and Leo to Lion Programs.
Speakers: Past International Director Scott Storms, Vice District Governor Pat Trotter and Martin Peebles

18:00 - 20:00
LCIF Donor Appreciation Reception (invitation only)

20:00 - 22:00
District Governors & Past District Governors Banquet (ticket required; formal attire preferred)

Past International Presidents & Past International Directors Banquet (ticket required; formal attire preferred)

Many seminar materials (PowerPoint presentations and handouts) are posted throughout convention week for your reference. Also, visit the Scrapbook to see images from some of each day’s activities and share your thoughts about the convention and Online Convention in the Guest Book.