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Member Motivation
Bachelor’s Program
Course 108
Required
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Ongoing Training Provided by the
Required Courses:•101 Lions History•102 Lions Club Structure•103 Club Success•104 Effective Club Meetings•105 Dynamic Community Service Projects•106 Club Governance•107 Building Club Membership•108 Member Motivation*•109 Conflict Resolution•110 Public Relations
Electives (at least 5)• 121 Club President• 122 Club Secretary• 123 Club Finances• 124 Membership Committee• 125 Your Board, Your Team• 126 Mentoring and Orienting
New Members• 127 Tail-Twisting• 128 Club Fun• 129 Lions Clubs International
Foundation• 130 Beyond Your Club
2*Overview of motivation theory, how it relates to Lionism, application of theory to practice.
Bachelor’s Programhttp://LionsUniversity.org
Objectives
• Define Motivation• Review three theories of motivation• Consider how theories apply to Lions• Survey participants on motivation• Present practical application of theory to
Lionism
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Definition
Motivation:• is a process that initiates, guides and
maintains goal oriented behavior,• causes an individual to act,• arises from needs or wants that drive
behavior and explain what we do
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Survey Question 1
• What motivates YOU to act in a volunteer setting such as your Lions club?
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Maslow Theory 1946
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McGregor Theory 1957
• Close supervision• Work is objectionable• Little initiative, creativity• Little decision making• No responsibility for
decision making or for decisions made
• Economic rewards and security are primary motivators
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Theory X Theory Y• Find ways to be productive• Work is natural and enjoyable• Ambitious, desire autonomy
and self control• Effective problem solving• Creativity distributed equally
across the population• Multiple motivators
McClelland Theory 1957
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Acquired Needs Theory
Maslow – McClelland Comparison
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Survey Question 2
• Why did you join Lions?
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Recruitment Tips
• Individuals join Lions for reasons that provide the motivation to be an active member.
• Must devise plans to retain motivation• Involve before joining
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Practical ApplicationsRecruitment
• Focus on service• Interest and motivation inventories• Up front with time and financial
commitments• Share successes• Networking potential• Invite to a service project• Immediate involvement
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Motivation in the Club
Remember why we joined:• Focus on service• Sense of community• Match activities/assignments with interests• Member interaction• Opportunities for growth
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Practical Applications in Your Club
• Acknowledge service at each meeting• Remind Lions of accomplishment• Have benchmarks for long-term projects• Conduct Lions business at Lions meetings• Regular and predictable meetings• Update interest inventories frequently• Lead by example
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Practical Applications in Your Club cont’d
• Communicate regularly• Celebrate success • Lead Lions, Manage systems, events• Frequent Self-Evaluation
– Events– Service Activities– Club
• Have Fun • Lions should look forward to meetings
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Survey Question 3
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• Have you ever lost motivation in a Lions setting?
• If yes, you may briefly share.
Rewards and Recognition as Motivators
Different motivators for different Lions – not one size fits all.• Formal and informal rewards• Input from each Lion• Develop a plan
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Practical Examples Rewards and Recognition
• Ask each Lion about recognition, update regularly
• Certificates and plaques• Fellowships and other donations• Recognition in media• Hand written notes• Phone calls, emails, social media
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Practical Examples Rewards and Recognition
• Birthday celebration• Lion of year/month• Opportunity to serve as delegate to
convention• Opportunity to attend training• Be creative
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Review of Objectives
• Define Motivation• Review three theories of motivation• Consider how theories apply to Lions• Survey participants on motivation• Present practical application of theory to
Lionism
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