Bachelor’s Program
Course 108
Required
Member Motivation
Ongoing Training
Provided by the
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Bachelor’s Program
http://LionsUniversity.org
Required Courses:
Electives (at least 5)
•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
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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
*Overview of motivation theory, how it relates to Lionism, application of theory to practice.
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Objectives
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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
Theory X
Theory Y
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
• 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
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McClelland Theory 1957
Acquired Needs Theory
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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 Applications
Recruitment
• 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
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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
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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
• Have you ever lost motivation in a Lions
setting?
• If yes, you may briefly share.
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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
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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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Discussion Board:
LionsForum.org
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