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Club Pit Stop Checklist
Club Pit Stop Checklist
Follow the checklist below to stay in the race and stay on track!
Pit Stop One (July - September)
Service (Three service projects are required to achieve the Club Excellence Award)
- Visit the LCI web site to read and watch videos about the president’s theme and suggested service activities.
- Make a Plan! Schedule ongoing and new service activities and events. Set goals for each activity.
- Participate in the Lions Global Service Action Campaign: Engaging Our Youth!
- Launch a Reading Action Program activity in your community.
Membership and Public Relations
- Review Membership Goals and determine the activities and actions needed to accomplish the goal.
- Get member feedback by completing “How Are Your Ratings” the first step of the Club Excellence Process (CEP).
- Establish a communication plan to keep members and potential members aware of club activities. Give special attention to members who have low involvement.
- Download the Public Relations Guide to learn about helpful tools.
- Invite potential members to a club meeting or event. Consider showing a segment of LQ (Lions Quarterly).
Operations
- Make committee assignments and encourage every member to be involved with at least one committee.
- Update club website with new officer information and scheduled activities or launch an e-clubhouse.
- Follow up on Club Officer Orientation.
- Go to “MyLCI” and register for a username and password.
- Begin to submit monthly membership reports and service activity reports through “MyLCI”.
- Apply for 2011-2012 Club Excellence Award for previous year’s club leaders. Deadline September 30th.
- Review online statement and ensure Treasurer is familiar with payment terms and process.
Pit Stop Two (October – December)
Service
Membership and Public Relations
- Invite potential members who attended your meeting or event to join your club. Host an Induction Ceremony.
- Make sure club members are aware of all club activities and get involved.
- Review the results of the “How Are Your Ratings” analysis and identify areas for improvement.
- Attain the October Growth Award – Members need to be reported on or before October 31st.
Operations
- Continue to report club activities and submit a membership report monthly on-line through “My LCI”.
- Encourage club officers to attend zone meetings (Can be credited toward the Club Excellence Award).
Pit Stop Three (January—March)
Service
Membership and Public Relations
- Make sure club members are aware of all club activities and get involved.
- Contact your District GMT/GLT coordinator to schedule a Club Excellence Process (CEP) workshop.
- Host a new member orientation and begin the mentor process for newly recruited members.
- Share photos from your projects, fundraisers and events on your club web site and social media.
- Submit an application for the World of Service Awards, due March 1st.
Operations
- Submit membership and service activity reports monthly through “MyLCI”.
- Register for your district or multiple district convention. (Can be credited toward the Club Excellence Award).
- Review and pay club statement and ensure Treasurer is familiar with payment instructions terms and process.
Pit Stop Four (April – June)
Service
- Participate in the Lions Global Service Action Campaign: Protecting Our Environment.
- Make a contribution to LCIF (a requirement for the Excellence Award).
- Continue to support and report Reading Action Programs in your community. Recognize members who led the effort.
Membership and Public Relations
Operations
- Hold club officer elections and submit Club Officers Report (PU101) by May 1st.
- Host an Appreciation Dinner or event to recognize outstanding service.
- Make sure the club is in good standing and has a net growth at the close of the year (Requirement for the Excellence Award).
- Transition to the new officers by providing records, helping them set goals and providing the status of on-going projects.
Finish Line! Apply for the Club Excellence Award