Who Wants To Be A Lion?
-An Orientation ProgramBy: Marv Goodyk, PDG
Help Options / Life Lines
• 1. Ask a friend
• 2. Poll the audience
• 3. 50/50
• If you miss the question, someone else may
be selected to finish the game for you. The
object is to complete the game.
Begin Game 1
Place In Order
• Place these geographical areas in order from the
earliest to the most recent, indicating when the
first Lions club was formed.
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Australia
Canada
Europe
Japan
Panama
USA
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USA – 1917
Canada – 1920 (Windsor, Ont.)
Panama – 1935 (First in Central America)
Australia – 1947
Europe – 1948
Japan - 1952
For 100 Points
Lions Clubs International began
in what city?
• A. Evansville, Indiana • C. Dallas, Texas
• B. Chicago, Illinois
• D. Windsor, Ontario,
Canada
Answer:
• Lions Clubs began in Chicago, Illinois.
For 200 Points
The first organizational meeting
was held on June 7 of what year?
• A. 1913
• C. 1917
• B. 1920
• D. 1925
Answer:
• The first organizational meeting was held in
Chicago, Illinois on June 7, 1917.
For 300 Points
Lions Clubs International began
as the dream of :
• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• C. Helen Keller
• B. Warren Coleman
• 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.
For 500 Points
The first national convention was
held in what city?
• A. Evansville, Indiana
• C. Dallas, Texas
• B. Chicago, Illinois
• 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.
For 1000 Points
The organization’s first President
elected in Dallas was:
• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• C. Helen Keller
• B. Warren Coleman
• D. Melvin Jones
Answer:
• Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana was
elected as the first president. Melvin Jones
was named the acting secretary.
For 2000 points
The Lions Clubs International
motto is:
• A. Knights of the
Blind
• C. Liberty,
Intelligence, Our
Nation’s Safety
• B. We Serve
• 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.
For 4000 points
In 1925, Helen Keller addressed
the Lions International
convention and challenged the
Lions to become:
• A. Crusaders for the
blind
• C. Knights of the
blind
• B. Knights for the
deaf
• 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”.
For 8,000 points
The 1925 convention, when
Helen Keller challenged the
Lions was held in what city?
• A. Chicago, Illinois
• C. Dallas, Texas
• B. Windsor, Ontario,
Canada
• 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”.
For 16,000 points
Lions Clubs international
officially admitted Women as
members in:
• A. 1985
• C. 1987
• B. 1986
• 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.
For 32,000 points
The first International club was
formed in what country?
• A. Cuba
• C. China
• B. Canada
• 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.
For 64,000 points
The official Lions Club
International Web Site is:
• A. www.lionsintl.org • C.
www.lionsclubs.org
• B.
www.Iowalions.org
• D.
www.lionsclubs.com
Answer:
• The official web site of Lions Clubs
International is www.lionsclubs.org.
For 125,000 points
The official colors of Lions Clubs
International are:
• A. Purple and Gold
• C. Green and White
• B. Blue and Gold
• 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
judgement, purity in life and generosity in mind,
heart and commitment to mankind. Dark blue is
often used in the place of purple.
For 250,000 points
The Lions clubs International
Headquarters is located in what
city?
• A. Dallas, Texas
• C. Chicago, Illinois
• B. Ames, Iowa
• D. Oak Brook, Illinois
Answer:
• The Lions Club International Headquarters
is located at 300 W. 22nd Street in Oak
Brook, Illinois.
For 500,000 points
The International Board of
Directors consists of how many
directors?
• A. 16
• C. 33
• B. 32
• D. 35
Answer:
• Since the 1997 International Convention,
the officers of the International Association
of Lions Clubs include the President,
Immediate Past- President, First VicePresident, 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.
For 1,000,000 points and the
game
The official publication of Lions
Clubs International which is
mailed to all members is:
• A. Who’s Who
• C. The Iowa Lion
• B. The Lion
• 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 20 different languages. (English,
Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, FlemishFrench, French, German, Greek, Hindi,
Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish,
Thai and Turkish)
You are a winner!!!!
You are a Lion!!!!
Congratulations
Begin Game 2
Place in order from the most
recent to the earliest, the last 5
International Directors from
MD9 or Iowa.
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Del Brown
Gary Fry
Donald McGee
Norman Dean
G.E. “Bud” Klise
For 100 Points
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.
For 200 Points
Most clubs are part of a district
which is usually comprised of at
least:
• A. 30 clubs
• C. 40 clubs
• B. 35 clubs
• D. 45 clubs
Answer:
• Most Lions clubs are part of a district which
is usually comprised of at least 35 clubs.
For 300 Points
The chief administrative officer for
the district is:
• A. The District
Leader
• C. The District
Governor
• B. The District
Chairman
• 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.
For 500 Points
A district must consist of at least:
• A. 1200 members
• C. 1300 members
• B. 1250 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.
For 1000 Points
An optional position on the District
Cabinet, whose duties would include
supervising two or more zones is:
• A. Region Chairman
• C. Cabinet Secretary
• B. Vice District
Governor
• 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.
For 2000 points
Which of the following does not
need to have its own By-laws and
Constitution?
• A. Multiple District
• C. District
• B. Zone
• 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.
For 4000 points
The custodian of club property and
the sergeant-at-arms of club
meetings is the:
• A. Tail Twister
• C. Club Secretary
• B. Immediate Past
President
• 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 sergeantat-arms during club meetings and
distributing materials at the meetings.
For 8,000 points
The Charitable Arm of Lions Clubs
International is:
• A. LEO
• C. Iowa Lions
Foundation
• B. LCIF
• 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.
For 16,000 points
The aggressive global initiative that
mobilizes Lions resources at all
levels, responding to world-wide
needs for prevention of blindness is:
• A. Lions Quest
• C. Youth Outreach
• B. Leo
• 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.
For 32,000 points
An activity that is sponsored by a
Lions club to provide young men
and women with an opportunity to
service is:
• A. Lions Quest
• C. Sight First
• B. Leo
• 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.
For 64,000 points
A youth outreach program that
emphasizes drug awareness
prevention through education is:
• A. Lions Quest
• C. LCIF
• B. Leo
• 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.
For 125,000 points
How many International VicePresidents are there?
• A. 1
• C. 3
• B. 2
• 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.
For 250,000 points
Which of the following is not a LCIF
grant?
• A. Core 4
• C. Emergency Grant
• B. Melvin Jones
Fellowship
• D. Major International
Service Program
Answer:
• The Melvin Jones Fellowship is not a LCIF
grant.
For 500,000 points
The highest form of recognition for
LCIF donors is:
• A. Warren Coleman
Award
• C. Bud Klise Award
• B. Ralph Whitten
Award
• D. Melvin Jones
Fellowship
Answer:
• The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors
is the Melvin Jones Fellowship. The other three
are all awards used in MD9 (Iowa). The Warren
Coleman Award is associated with donations to the
Iowa Lions Foundation. The Bud Klise Award is
awarded annually to the one Iowa Lion who
displays exemplary leadership and the Ralph
Whitten Award is awarded annually to the one
Iowa Lion who displayes exemplary service.
For 1,000,000 points and the
game
The newest LCIF grant program is
the Core 4 which provides up to
___?___ US dollars for high impact
Lions service projects.
• A. 100,000
• C. 250,000
• B. 200,000
• 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.
You are a winner!!!!
You are a Lion!!!!
Congratulations
Begin Game 3
Name the programs that are
supported through the Iowa Lions
Foundation.
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Coming to Your Senses
Lions Eye Bank
Glaucoma & Diabetes Screening
Iowa Department for the Blind
Education for the Blind
Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank
Iowa School for the Deaf
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Camp Courageous
Cochlear Implant Center
For 100 Points
The Lions of Iowa make up what is
known as __________
• A. MD9-X
• C. MD9
• B. IA-9
• D. LCI-9
Answer:
• The Lions of Iowa make up what is known as
MD9 which represents the 9th Multiple District of
Lions Clubs International.
For 200 Points
The first Lions Club in Iowa was
located in ___________.
• A. Iowa City
• C. Ames
• B. Sioux City
• D. Davenport
Answer:
• The first Lions Club in Iowa was chartered
in Sioux City on June 6, 1918 however this
club was cancelled in 1920.
For 300 Points
Which is the oldest active club in
Iowa?
• A. Sioux City
Evening Lions Club
• C. Davenport Host
Lions Club
• B. Des Moines South
Lions Club
• D. Des Moines Host
Lions Club
Answer:
• The oldest active club in Iowa is the Des
Moines Host Lions club which was
chartered in 1920.
For 500 Points
Who was the only International
President from Iowa?
• A. William A.
Westfall
• C. Ralph Whitten
• D. Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Harry A. Newman
Answer:
• William A. Westfall from Mason City, Iowa
served as the tenth International President.
His term was in 1926-27.
For 1000 Points
The Iowa Lions State Office
building is located in:
• A. Iowa City
• C. Marshalltown
• B. Des Moines
• D. Ames
Answer:
• The Iowa Lions State Office building is
located at 2300 South Duff in Ames, Iowa.
For 2000 points
Where is the Iowa Lions Youth
Camp located?
• A. Ames
• C. Madrid
• B. Des Moines
• D. Monticello
Answer:
• The Iowa Lions Youth camp for the foreign
exchange students is held at the camp
ground near Madrid, Iowa each summer.
For 4000 points
The first few years of Lion State
Conventions in Iowa were shared
with the Lions of:
• A. Illinois
• C. Missouri
• B. Nebraska
• D. Minnesota
Answer:
• The first few years of Lion State Conventions in
Iowa were shared with the Lions of Nebraska. By
1928 the two states had separated.
For 8,000 points
The Charitable Arm of the Iowa
Lions Clubs is:
• A. LEO
• C. Iowa Lions
Foundation
• B. LCIF
• D. LCI
Answer:
• The Iowa Lions Foundation is the charitable
arm of Lions Clubs of Iowa. It has been
called by a few other names in the past such
as ILSCF (Iowa Lions Sight Conservation
Foundation) and the ILSHF (Iowa Lions
Sight and Hearing Foundation). It is now
called the Iowa Lions Foundation and may
not be referred to as the ILF.
For 16,000 points
The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving
School is located in ___________.
• A. Council Bluffs
• C. Vinton
• B. Des Moines
• D. Iowa City
Answer:
• The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School is
located in Vinton. The Iowa Lions
Foundation supports the school as well as
assisting with Low Vision Clinics across the
state. The Iowa Lions also furnished an allweather track for the school.
For 32,000 points
The Iowa School for the Deaf is
located in ______________.
• A. Council Bluffs
• C. Iowa City
• B. Ames
• D. Des Moines
Answer:
• The Iowa School for the Deaf was
established in 1855 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The Iowa Lions Foundation contributes
yearly to a special project for parents of
young hearing impaired children at the
school.
For 64,000 points
On September 13, 1955, the _____
became an established institution at
the University Hospitals in Iowa
City for the purpose of providing
donated tissue.
• A. Cochlear Implant
Center
• C. Iowa Lions Eye
Bank
• B. Low Vision Clinic
• D. Coming to your
Senses
Answer:
• First presented in 1951, the Iowa Lions Eye
Bank became a reality in 1955 after
legislation made it possible for a person to
donate all or parts of his or her body to a
medical school or to an eye bank.
For 125,000 points
Mobile health screening has been
provided by the Iowa Lions since:
• A. 1955
• C. 1975
• B. 1965
• D. 1988
Answer:
• Since August of 1965, Iowa Lions have
provided mobile health screening to the
residents of Iowa to provide early detection
of glaucoma and diabetes. Since July of
1988, qualified Optometrists volunteer to do
the glaucoma screening.
For 250,000 points
Since 1981 the Lions of Iowa have
supported the _________ program at
the University of Iowa to assist
people with profound deafness.
• A. Hearing Aid Bank
• C. Cochlear Implant
• B. Corneal Implant
• D. Coming to your
Senses
Answer:
• Since 1981 the Lions of Iowa have supported the
Cochlear Implant program at the University of
Iowa to assist people with profound deafness. This
cochlear implant center is world renowned and is
serving people from the age of 2 years old to 76
years of age.
For 500,000 points
The form of recognition for Iowa
Lions Foundation donors is:
• A. Warren Coleman
Award
• C. Bud Klise Award
• B. Ralph Whitten
Award
• D. Melvin Jones
Fellowship
Answer:
• The Warren Coleman Award is associated with
donations to the Iowa Lions Foundation.
For 1,000,000 points and the
game
The University of Iowa and the Iowa
Lions Foundation are in partnership
in screening small children
throughout the state in the ____
program.
• A. Glaucoma &
Diabetes Screening
• C. Vision for the
Children
• B. Coming to Y our
Senses
• D. Low Vision Clinics
Answer:
• The University of Iowa, in partnership with
the Iowa Lions Foundation and
communities throughout Iowa are initiating
a program called Coming To Your Senses to
objectively screen infants and children
between 6 months and 4 years of age for
loss of sight and hearing. Early detection
and treatment can prevent permanent and
debilitating loss.
You are a winner!!!!
You are a Lion!!!!
Congratulations