LEO Program Presentation
Multiple 5M Workshop
Presented By: PDG Rick Plaisier
5M Leo Chair
July, 2006
History of Leo Clubs
1957: Founded in Abington, PA
1967: Became official project of LCI
2005: 140,000 Leos
5,600 Leo Clubs
138 Countries
What’s happening in 5M – LEO Clubs
District
Lion Clubs
Lioness Clubs
LEO Clubs
1
51
4
2
2
63
2
4
3
53
1
0
4
53
4
1
5
42
6
3
6
39
5
4
7
53
15
3
8
73
2
2
9
69
3
1
10
51
2
4
11
66
6
2
13
73
6
3
5M Summation of Club
Variety!
 Total number of Clubs = 771
686 Lion
Clubs
56 Lioness
Clubs
29 LEO
Clubs
89 %
7.3 %
3.7 %
Volunteerism Around the
Globe
Canada: Youth aged 15-19 had the highest
volunteer rate of all other age groups –
37%. Many Youth just want an opportunity
to help others! Many provinces now have
an option of community involvement for
high school credit. Pretty Good- EH!
Korea: 40 volunteer hours are required per
year from every student in middle school.
Source: “Keeping Up With a Changing World,” Sarah Beck, MS,
www.nursingsociety.org
Volunteerism Around the
Globe
Hong Kong: The Agency for Volunteer
Service reported 246,452 hours of
volunteer service in 2001-2002.
Taiwan: 80% of youth indicated they
are interested in volunteering.
Australia: The strongest growth in
volunteerism is among people under
25 and also among 55-64 year olds.
Volunteerism Around the
Globe
Japan: More and more young Japanese are
turning to part-time jobs with a
“volunteer” flavor, looking for new, more
meaningful experiences or the chance to
contribute to society.
Source: “Doing Good Work: New Breed of “volunteer” Worker On the Rise, “
Japan Information Network, www.web-japan.org/trends
Volunteerism Around the
Globe
United States: Volunteerism at an all-time
high among “Generation Y” (born 1980 1994). Also known as the “Millennial
Generation.”
 60 million members
 Most globally aware and racially diverse
generation in USA history
 Actively volunteering due to service learning
requirements in school systems
Source: “Generation Y: The New Global Citizens,” www.merrillassociates.net
Volunteerism Around the
Globe
United States:
 Adults who began volunteering as youth
are twice as likely to volunteer as those
who did not volunteer when they were
younger.
 High school volunteering recently reached
the highest levels in the past 50 years.
 More involved youth become more
involved adults.
Source: “Engaging Youth In Lifelong Service” Independent Sector, 2002,
Washington, DC
Young Adult Volunteers
Characteristics:
 Want exciting, challenging experiences
 Want opportunities to be innovative and
creative
 Enjoy collaboration and teamwork
 Want to be respected as an equal
 Are skilled time managers and multitaskers
 Are independent thinkers
 Are creating new levels of technology
 Just want a chance to prove to others and
themselves
 Adjust to change easily
Remember
In all of our efforts for Leo
Membership growth, Extension of
new LEO clubs, Retention of LEO
members, and LEO Leadership
development; never lose sight that
our goal is not just numbers and
providing opportunities for our
youth, but increased humanitarian
service to those in need as well.
Rationale for Leo Clubs
Objective:
To provide the youth of the world with an
opportunity for development and
contribution individually and collectively, as
responsible members of the local, national
and international community.
LEO Motto:
Leadership – opportunity to lead, experience time
management, organize events and value of team
work.
Experience – experience helping others, doing
community projects on their own or with the Lions.
Opportunity – for personal growth, seeing others
point of view, being recognized for what they do for
others as a valued community member.
Why A Leo Club?
 To give the youth in your community the
opportunity to develop skills and at the
same time be recognized as contributing
members of their community.
Sponsorship and
Categories
Sponsored by a Lions Club
Community-based
School-based
Alpha – 12 to 17 years of age
Omega – 18 to 28 years of age
Structure of a Leo Club
Advisor - who may or may not be a Lion
C0- Advisor(s) - who is a member or non
member of a sponsoring club
Officers: Elected by Leo membership:
President
Vice President (one or more)
Secretary (one or more)
Treasurer
Board of Directors (2-4): Appointed or elected
Qualities of an Advisor
A vailable
D ependable
V irtuous
I maginative
S upportive
O rganized
R esponsible
Guiding Lion or Advisor
Important Attributes according to
youthEnthusiastic
Fun Loving
Dedicated
Approachable
Young at Heart
Willing to let us do what we want
“without telling us how to do it”
Advise not dictate
Meetings
What the book says:
Formal Meeting:
Agenda
Formal Opening
Minutes & Reports
Projects
Fundraisers
Old & New Business
Adjournment
What is practical: What suits your group:
Informal Meeting following (
Board / Committee Meetings
FUN )
Communication
School Intercom
Word of Mouth
Email
Phone / Cell Phone
Newsletters in school or in
community
Bulletin Board
Through churches or other
community groups
Projects and/or
Fundraisers
Projects
Benefits derived
Requirements
Group or Individual
Life-long Learner
Fundraisers
Benefits derived
When appropriate
Who has ownership
Life-long learner
Appropriate Projects
Work with special needs students/Special Olympics
Do an environmental project
Provide hot lunches
Work for Habitat for Humanity
Libraries need strong backs/arms (as well as books)
Assist at Senior Citizen Center
Volunteer for Animal Shelter
Volunteer Computer Skills
Visit the Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility
Assisting with even younger groups
Sky is the LIMIT!!!!!
Tried & True Fundraisers
Bake Sale, Car Wash
Sell your Services*
“Overpriced” Lollipops (candy)
Magazine, apparel, candy, nuts, book cover
etc. sales
Pancake Breakfast
Spaghetti Supper
Hot food at the school / community level
Talent Show
Calendar Sales
“You Name It!!!”
Your Relationship with
Lions Club
*Leos are NOT Little Lions
Work with clubs on age-appropriate activities
Visit clubs at appropriate meetings / functions
Accept rewards from clubs for your help
Participate in District / Multiple / International
Activities as appropriate
*Leos are NOT Little Lions
They are looking to Serve those in need.
Celebrating Success
• Parties and Outings
• Pizza Party Activity Period
• Donuts in AM before classes
• Leo “Convention”
• Attending a LION Convention
• Speaking at a convention to display what
“Leos” are capable of doing
• Lions Day at UN
• Activity as a group
• Visiting special areas
• Excursions
• Twinning with other youth / Youth Exchange
• Ask your LEO membership for their ideas
Celebrating Success
Certificates, Awards & Recognition
for your Leo membership
• Computer Generated Certificate
• Public Recognition
• International Awards
• Leo of the Year
• Free Registration to Lions or Leo
Convention
• Free registration to Lions
International Convention
• LEO members ideas which are great!
Frequently asked Questions:
Must Leos be related to Lions Members?
Can more than one Lions Club sponsor a Leo Club?
Can Lions Clubs use Activities Accounts to pay Leo fees
and levies?
May Leo Clubs pay their own fees and levies?
May Leo Clubs order supplies from Headquarters?
Are Leo Club members and their volunteers covered
under the association’s comprehensive general liability
insurance program?
How much is the LEO registration fee?
Do you have any at this time????
The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective Teens –
borrowed from Sean Covey
Habit Description
#1
Be proactive – Take responsibility
#2
Begin with an End in Mind -
Key Words
Responsibility
for your life.
Goals
Define your mission and goals in life.
#3
Put First Things First - Prioritize Priorities
#4
Think Win-Win –
Prioritize and do the most important things
things first.
Attitude
Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
#5
Seek First to Understand
Then to be Understood –
Listening /
Understanding
Listen to people sincerely.
#6
Synergize –
Synergy, Teamwork
Work together to achieve more.
#7
Sharpen the Saw –
Self - Renewal
We Need Many More LEOS in 5M For
We Owe this to the YOUTH in
Manitoba, Minnesota and North
West Ontario!!
If we work together, we can make a
difference and are able to better “SERVE”
the needs of youth in our Multiple!
Thank you for your attention and let’s look
at this evening’s agenda!!