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Zone Chair Meet-upSoutheastern U.S.A.
Area 1 E
Overview of Web Conference
Review the Job of the Zone Chair
Focus On Clubs
Making Zone Gatherings Worthy of Your Clubs
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ZONE CHAIRPERSON You, as zone chairperson, are the administrative officer of the zone. You are accountable to the district governor or region chairperson. Your primary responsibilities are to:
Further the purposes of the association Serve as chairperson of the district governor’s advisory committee in the zone and call regular meetings of this committee In coordination with the District GMT Coordinator, play an active role in membership development including extension of new clubs In coordination with the District GLT Coordinator, play and active role in supporting leadership initiatives by informing Lions within the zone about leadership development opportunities at the zone, district, or multiple district Perform other functions and acts as may be required by the International Board of Directors outlined in the district officer manuals and other directives
Additional responsibilities are to: Monitor the health and status of clubs in the zone Return status quo and financially suspended clubs to good standing Attend meetings of each club in the zone; and provide a summary of these visits to the region chairperson, or vice district governors and governor if there is no region chairperson Discuss the status of the clubs in the zone with the region chairperson or the vice district governors if there is no region chairperson, especially clubs that are experiencing difficulties Be aware of the activities of all the clubs in the zone Suggest and implement methods to assist all the clubs within the zone, especially status quo clubs, financially suspended clubs, young clubs, and clubs with problems Facilitate the exchange of ideas about programs, projects, activities, and fund-raising methods among clubs in the zone Promote district, multiple district, and international programs to clubs in the zone Ensure that every club in the zone follows its constitution and by-laws Encourage clubs to attend international, multiple district and district conventions Work in harmony with the district cabinet Attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the district
Key Role of Zone Chair
Know Your Clubs and their Leaders--Become Their Friend
Be a Positive Resource for the Clubs
Communication Officer!
Methods to Deliver
Club Visits
Club Officer Contacts
Zone Meetings (GAC)
Reporting to Governor
5 Goals for Good ZM
District Leadership learns the welfare of clubs
Quality ideas are exchanged (training and sharing)
Club Leaders are encouraged and recognized for hard work
District, State and Club Activities are Promoted
Fellowship is fostered among Local Clubs
What A ZM Should Not Be:
Chance for Clubs to Brag
Opportunity for Speeches
Everybody Coming to Another Club’s Meeting
Club visits
2 or More Independent Visits
Friendly Guest
Observe More Than Talk
Go/Help With Project
Officer Contact
Call Monthly
President
Secretary
Chat, Find Out How You Can Help
Reminders
Communication
Active Member of Cabinet
Report What is Happening
Alert DG Team of Struggling Clubs
Club Excellence ProcessHelping Clubs reach higher
Overview of CEP
Goal: Provide Lions Resources To Strengthen Clubs
Four Aspects of Program:
Facilitated Learning and Planning
Resource Discovery
Club and Community Exploring
Guided Program Delivery
CEP at Zone Level
Recruit Clubs to Take Part In
Put on A Workshop In Your Zone This Year
Fits Nicely into 2 Zone Meetings
Lead by Experienced Facilitator
Clubs Grow Through Process
Pride Building Award
Recognize Leaders that Fulfill Their Commitment to Building Quality Clubs
Special Exception this Year: Visit by End of January
Start Making Calls etc.
Conclusions
Zone Chairs are THE KEY to Club Support
Zone Chairs Build Lasting Relationships With Club Leaders
Zone Meetings (GAC) Should Have Impact!
Club Visits are Vital To Building A Strong Zone
It’s All About People
CEP is a Great Resource for Your Zone