Prepared by

PDG Charles Uhlman

PCC Tim Hoban

Multiple District N Orientation Program

Instructions

• There are three games.

• Do ONLY one game at a time.

• Keep your score for each game

• After game 3 calculate total score

Begin Game 1

Each correct answer is worth 10 Points

Place In Order

• When was the first Lions club formed in each of these countries?

– Canada– USA

Answer:

• USA – 1917 (Chicago)

• Canada – 1920 (Windsor, Ont.)

10 points for each correct one here.

Lions Clubs International began in what city?

A. Toronto, Canada

B. Chicago, Illinois

C. Dallas, Texas

D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Answer:

Lions Clubs began in Chicago, Illinois.

The first organizational meeting was held on June 7

of what year?

A. 1913

B. 1920

C. 1917

D. 1925

Answer:

The first organizational meeting was held in Chicago, Illinois on June 7,

1917.

Lions Clubs International began as the dream of :

A. Dr. W.P. Woods

B. Brian Stevenson

C. Helen Keller

D. Melvin Jones

Answer:

Lions Clubs International began as a dream of Melvin Jones, a Chicago

insurance man who believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.

The first national convention was held in what

city?

A. Orlando, Florida

B. Chicago, Illinois

C. Dallas, Texas

D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Answer:

The first National Convention of Lions Clubs was held in Dallas, Texas in October of 1917 with 36 delegates representing 22

clubs from 9 states.

The organization’s first President elected in Dallas

was:

A. Dr. W.P. Woods

B. Brian Stevenson

C. Helen Keller

D. Melvin Jones

Answer:

Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana was elected as the first president.

Melvin Jones was named the acting secretary.

The Lions Clubs International motto is:

A. Knights of the Blind

B. We Serve

C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety

D. We Serve Too

Answer:

The Lions motto is “We Serve”. It was adopted at the 1954 International

Convention after being selected from over 6000 suggestions submitted by

members from around the world.

In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions International convention

and challenged the Lions to become:

A. Crusaders for the blind

B. Knights for the deaf

C. Knights of the blind

D. Crusaders against deafness

Answer:

Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the International Convention in 1925

challenging the Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade

against darkness”.

The 1925 convention, when Helen Keller challenged the Lions was held in what city?

A. Chicago, Illinois

B. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

C. Dallas, Texas

D. Cedar Point, Ohio

Answer:

Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the International Convention in 1925

held in Cedar Point, Ohio, challenging the Lions to become

“knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”.

Lions Clubs international officially admitted Women

as members in:

A. 1985

B. 1986

C. 1987

D. 1988

Answer:

Even though women were not officially excluded at the very beginning,

Lions Clubs International became the first service club to admit women as

members in 1987.

The first International club was formed in what country?

A. Cuba

B. Canada

C. China

D. Mexico

Answer:

Lions clubs became International in 1920 when the first club was

established in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Clubs were later organized

in Mexico, China and Cuba.

The official Lions Club International Web Site is:

A. www.lionsintl.org

B. www.lions.org

C. www.lionsclubs.org

D. www.lionsclubs.com

Answer:

The official web site of Lions Clubs International is www.lionsclubs.org.

The official colors of Lions Clubs International are:

A. Purple and Gold

B. Blue and Gold

C. Green and White

D. Red, White & Blue

Answer:

The official colors of Lions Clubs International are Purple and Gold. Purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to

one’s self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage

and dedication to a cause. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life and generosity

in mind, heart and commitment to mankind. Dark blue is often used in the

place of purple.

Lions Clubs International Headquarters is located in

what city?

A. Dallas, Texas

B. Ottawa, Canada

C. Chicago, Illinois

D. Oak Brook, Illinois

Answer:

The Lions Club International Headquarters is located at 300 W. 22nd Street in Oak Brook, Illinois.

The International Board of Directors consists of how

many directors?

A. 16

B. 32

C. 33

D. 35

Answer:

Since the 1997 International Convention, the officers of LCI

include the President, Immediate Past- President, First Vice-President,

Second Vice-President and 33 Directors representing various areas of the world. Each director serves a

2 year term with approximately ½ elected each year.

The official publication of Lions Clubs International which is

mailed to all members is:

A. Who’s Who

B. The Lion

C. The Lion Tamer

D. The Lions Quest

Answer

The official magazine of Lions Clubs International is The Lion. It was

established in November 1918. It is currently published in 22 different

languages.

Of a maximum of 170 points what did you score?:

a) 170 pointsb) Between 150 and 169c) Between 125 and 149d) Between 100 and 124e) Between 75 and 99f) Fewer than 75 points

Begin Game 2

Same scoring system: 10 points for each correct answer

We have two active Past International Directors from

MD N. Name them for 10 points each.

Answer:

• PID Len Giffen

• PID Jim Sherry

The Lions Clubs International slogan is:

A. Liberty, Industry, Our Nation’s Safety

B. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety

C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Security

D. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Neighbor’s Safety

Answer:

Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety is the slogan that was adopted at the 1919 National

Convention.

Most clubs are part of a district which is usually comprised of

at least:

A. 30 clubs

B. 35 clubs

C. 40 clubs

D. 45 clubs

Answer:

Most Lions clubs are part of a district which is usually comprised of at

least 35 clubs.

The chief administrative officer for the district is:

A. The District Leader

B. The District Chairman

C. The District Governor

D. The District President

Answer:

The District Governor serves as the chief administrative officer for the

district. He or she is elected to a one year term at the district convention and takes office at the close of the

International Convention.

A district must consist of at least:

A. 1200 members

B. 1250 members

C. 1300 members

D. 1350 members

Answer:

A district must consist of at least 1250 members. If its membership falls below

that level, the district is considered to be a “transitional” district. A transitional

district will have an appointed District Governor rather than elected and the travel expenses to the International

Convention do not include the spouse.

An optional position on the District Cabinet, whose duties would include supervising two

or more zones is:

A. Region Chairman

B. Vice District Governor

C. Cabinet Secretary

D. Zone Chairman

Answer:

The Region Chair is an optional position. They are usually appointed by the District Governor, however in some districts they

are elected. The duties of the Region Chair include supervising the Zone Chairs

in the region, supervising district committees as assigned, organizing new

clubs and strengthening weak clubs.

Which of the following does not need to have its own By-

laws and Constitution?

A. Multiple District

B. Zone

C. District

D. Club

Answer:

The Zone does not have a Constitution and By-laws. However, every club, district and multiple district should have a constitution and by-laws to govern their respective activities.

These constitutions and by-laws may not conflict with the International

constitution and by-laws.

The custodian of club property and the sergeant-at-arms of

club meetings is the:

A. Tail Twister

B. Immediate Past President

C. Club Secretary

D. Lion Tamer

Answer:

The Lion Tamer serves as the custodian of club property. Duties include being responsible for club property such as (flags, banners,

gavel, etc.) serving as a sergeant-at-arms during club meetings and

distributing materials at the meetings.

The Charitable Arm of Lions Clubs International is:

A. Keller Foundation

B. LCIF

C. Lions Foundation

Of Canada

D. LCI

Answer:

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs

International. It was chartered in 1968 to support the efforts of Lions clubs around

the world in serving their local communities and the world community

through humanitarian service, major disaster relief and vocational assistance

programs.

The aggressive global initiative that mobilizes Lions resources

at all levels, responding to world-wide needs for

prevention of blindness is:

A. Lions Quest

B. LEO

C. Youth Outreach

D. Sight First

Answer:

Sight First is the aggressive global initiative that mobilizes Lions

resources at all levels, responding to world-wide needs for prevention of

blindness. Sight First grants support projects in both developing and

developed countries. It has provided over 1 million cataract surgeries, started eye health programs, built hospitals and trained personnel.

An activity that is sponsored by a Lions club to provide

young men and women with an opportunity to service is:

A. Lions Quest

B. LEO

C. Sight First

D. LCIF

Answer:

A LEO Club is an activity that is sponsored by a Lions club to provide

young men and women with an opportunity to service. Leo clubs can be either school affiliated or

community based.

A youth outreach program that emphasizes drug awareness

prevention through education is:

A. Lions Quest

B. Leo

C. LCIF

D. International Youth Exchange

Answer:

The Lions Quest Skills for Growing (K-5), Skills for Adolescence (6-8) and Skills for Action (high school) teach

youth how to make healthy decisions and say “no” to drug abuse and

other negative behaviors. All three also include community service and

violence prevention/conflict resolution components.

How many International Vice- Presidents are there?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer:

There are two (2) International Vice Presidents. The Second Vice

President is elected at the International Convention and then

advances to First Vice President the following year. The year after, they

are elected as International President.

Which of the following is not a grant made by LCIF?

A. Core 4

B. Melvin Jones Fellowship

C. Emergency Grant

D. Major International Service Program

Answer:

The Melvin Jones Fellowship.

The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors is:

A. Helen Keller Award

B. Harry A. Newman Award

C. Brian Stevenson Award

D. Melvin Jones Fellowship

Answer:

The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors is the Melvin Jones

Fellowship.

The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which provides up to

___?___ US dollars for high impact Lions service projects.

A. 100,000

B. 200,000

C. 250,000

D. 1,000,000

Answer:

The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which provides up to 200,000

US dollars for high impact Lions Service projects. The Core 4 grant addresses the larger humanitarian needs in communities where Lions

serve. They are limited to preserving eye sight, combating disabilities,

promoting health, and serving youth.

Of a maximum of 170 points, did you score:

a) 170 pointsb) Between 150 and 169c) Between 125 and 149d) Between 100 and 124e) Between 75 and 99f) Fewer than 75 points

Begin Game 3

Each correct answer worth 10 points

What is the main program of Lions Foundation of

Canada?

Answer:

• Providing dog guides for visually, hearing and physically/medically challenged Canadians, as well as dog guides for autistic children.

Lions Clubs of Atlantic Canada, plus three clubs in Maine, make up what is known as__________

• A. MD N

• B. N1

• C. N2

• D. N3

Answer:

The Lions of Atlantic Canada and three clubs in Maine make up what is

known as Multiple District N.

How many sub-districts in Multiple District N

A. six

B. five

C. four

D. eight

Answer:

There are four sub-districts in Multiple District N

N 1 NB, PEI & 3 clubs in Maine

N 2 Nova Scotia

N 3 Western NFLD & Labrador

N 4 Eastern NFLD

How many voting members on the MD N Council of

Governors?

A. 10

B. 8

C. 5

D. 6

Answer:

There are five voting members of the Council: the Chair and four sitting

DG’s

Who was the first International President from Canada?

A. Trish Coffin

B. Harry A. Newman

C. Brian Stevenson

D. Walter Fisher

Answer:

Harry A. Newman was the first Canadian to serve as International

President. His term was in 1924-25.

The Lions Foundation of Canada is located in:

A. Winnipeg

B. Oakville

C. Toronto

D. Montreal

Answer:

The Lions Foundation of Canada’s main facility is located at Wilson Street in

Oakville, Ontario. There is a breeding and training facility at Breslau, near Guelph,

Ontario.

What is the newest Lions Foundation of Canada

program?

A. Diabetes

B. Special Skills

C. Autism

D. Hearing Ear

Answer:

The newest program is a diabetes awareness dog guide .

How many members on the Lions Foundation of Canada’s

Board ?

A. 8

B. 12

C. 11

D. 6

Answer:

There are 12 members. Ten provincial directors, the Board Chair and Past

Chair.

When did MD N come into being?

A. 1999

B. 2001

C. 2007

D. 2009

Answer:

July 1st, 2007.

International dues will not be charged for which type of

member.

A. Affiliate member

B. Associate member

C. Life member

D. Active member

Answer:

International will not bill clubs for Life Members. Clubs will be billed MD

and District dues for Life Members. To become a Life Member costs $500.00, to be paid by the club.

For how many days before, or after, a meeting can a Lion use a meeting, visit, activity, etc. for a

make-up for attendance?

A. 10

B. 5

C. 13

D. 7

Answer:

13 days before, or after, a meeting.

The N’Former, our MD publication, is published

electronically ___times a year.

A. 6

B. 2

C. 1

D. 3

Answer:

There are two editions of the N’Former published electronically each Lion’s

year.

A member who leaves Lionism can be reinstated within a

period of ___ months.

A. 12

B. 18

C. 2

D. 6

Answer:

A former member who becomes a Lion within 12 months of leaving Lionism is a reinstated member who does not

pay the induction fee and does not have to be inducted again.

Approximately how many Lions in our Multiple District?

A. 9000

B. 6000

C. 3000

D. 8000

Answer:

6,000As of November 2013, 5.638

Approximately how many clubs do we have in Multiple

District N?

A. 700

B. 450

C. 240

D. 625

Answer:

Approximately 240

The new diabetes award is named in honor of______

A. Walter Fisher

B. Brian Stevenson

C. Harry A. Newman

D. Trish Coffin

The new Canadian Diabetes awardIs named in honor of

Harry A. Newman, Canada’sFirst international president.

Answer

How many International Directors does Canada have on

the international board?

A. 3

B. 2

C. 0

D. 1

Answer

Canada has one International Director on the international board. He/she is

elected to serve a two year term.

Of a maximum of 170 points, did you score:

a) 170 pointsb) Between 150 and 169c) Between 125 and 149d) Between 100 and 124e) Between 75 and 99f) Fewer than 75 points

What was your total score on all three tests. Maximum 510?

• 510 points-exceptional

• 450-509-excellent

• 400-449-very good

• 350-399-good

• 300-349-average more study required

• Under 300-try again