Steps to success
Review the steps below and the resources that will help guide you.
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Global Membership Approach
Plan for your club’s success
Ready to move your club in a dynamic new direction using the Global Membership Approach? Then start planning for your success with the Global Membership Approach. This process can help you attract new members, overcome challenges, and develop new goals and strategies.
Build a team
Build a vision
Build a plan
Build success
The process is built on four steps designed to not only to grow your club, but also to inspire new ideas, engage your members — and improve retention — and empower current and potential club leaders. You can start by taking the Global Membership Approach Course as well as the SWOT Analysis Course available in Lions Learning Center.
Build a team of leaders
First, you’ll want to assemble a team of members who can lead, develop and carry out your strategy for growing and strengthening your club.
Build a vision, assess needs and set goals
To build a vision, assess needs and set goals, there are a handful of considerations your club should take into account. Explore the strategies and resources to help you complete this step.
Rejuvenate your club with new members
Revitalize your club with new service opportunities
Excel in leadership development and club operations
Share your club’s achievements with your community
Establish goals
Build a plan to achieve your goals
Put your strategic ideas into action using the action plan worksheet found on page 11 of the Plan for Your Club’s Success Guide.
Build success and remember to celebrate
In the final step, you’ll implement your plan, measure success and celebrate your achievements! You can visit the Lions Shop to order certificates, plaques and more to celebrate.
Another way you can celebrate is by applying for the Club Excellence Award, which recognizes your achievements in membership, service, organizational excellence and marketing. In essence, this award is proof that a Lions club is strong. Review the criteria and consider applying.
Additional support
Take your leadership to the next level with the Lions Learning Center, which offers helpful training courses for club officers, including:
- Global Membership Approach
- Goal Setting Course
- Invite for Impact
- Member Satisfaction
If you’re a club officer, you can find links to e-Books and training material to help you in your role on the managing your club webpage.
To learn more about the Global Membership Approach, visit the Global Membership Approach webpage.
For tips and resources about membership at the club level, visit the club membership chairperson webpage.
For questions about the Global Membership Approach at the club level, please contact the District & Club Administration Support Team at clubofficers@lionsclubs.org.
