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