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"Lions Code of Ethics"

TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to that end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.

TO SEEK success and to demand all fair renumeration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionalble acts on my part.

TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down anothers; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.

WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards my fellow men, to resolve such doubt against myself.

TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.

ALWAYS bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor, and means.

TO AID my fellow men by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.

TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.

Club Improvement Award Plan

Club Improvement Award Plan:

Club Improvement Award Plan

2007-2008

Contest period is from July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. All Lion, Lioness and Leo Clubs are eligible for rewards.

Clubs must have all District, State, and International dues paid in full at the end of the plan year. Activities must be reported on the Monthly District Activity Report within one month of when the activity took place. June activity must be reported before July 31st.

Available Awards:

100% Club 4 Star Clubs

3 Star Club 5 Star Club

100% Club Criteria

Clubs: Clubs must be represented at all zone and region meetings. M&A Reports must be received by the 10th of the month. PU 101 Report must be sent by May 15th.

Dues: Dues must be received within 60 days of dues notice.

Service Activity: A club must conduct a major service activity during the year.

Fund raising: A club must conduct one major fund raising event during the year.

Public Relations: A club must publicize its activities. This should include articles in the local media, with copies sent to the District Magazine Chairman and to the web site.

3 Star Club Criteria

Must qualify for the 100% Club Award plus show additional activities:

Orientation: A club must plan and conduct an orientation session to familiarize the new, and refresh the current members on the club, district, state, and Lions International programs and activities. This can be done by having a District Cabinet member speak at your club.

Retention: Club must conduct a club membership survey, such as one offered through Lions Clubs International, and use it as a tool to plan the future success of their club.

Service Activity: Document 2 total service activities and/or Lions of Illinois Foundation (must choose from this list) programs. (Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, Hearing Bus, Camp Lions, Retinopathy Testing, etc.)

Fund Raising: Contribute to: (1) The Center for Sight and Hearing , (2) Lions of Illinois Foundation (LIF) by contributing to or participating in one of the following: Candy Day/Tootsie Pop Day, Endowment Fund, Sustaining Supporter. Foundation Fellow and (3) Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), Melvin Jones Fellow, or other programs. Minimum of contribution $100.00 each.

Public Relations: Total of 2 public Relations efforts documented through the local media-via newspaper, TV, Church Bulletins, Radio, District or State Magazine, and web site.

Youth Sponsored Activities: A club must participate in a local youth activity. This could be the sponsorship of a little league team, H.S. students working with your club on a local project, helping delivering roses on rose day. Be creative! This activity must be documented and submitted to the Vice-District Governor.

4 Star Club Criteria

Must qualify for 100% Club Award and the 3 Star Award, plus these additional items:

Show club improvement: Complete 4 of the following 8 items.

1.) Document a "new" fund raiser or Service project that has not been done at least three years prior; 2.) Have at least 2 members, (1 being the current club President) attending the Distri ct or State Convention; 3.) Show participation by your club membership in 2 of the Lions of Illinois Foundation programs; 4.) Must show a net increase of 1 new member with no more than 2 drops by June 30, 2008; 5.) Award a minimum of one LIF Fellow and 1 LCIF Melvin Jones Fellow (or two of either one); 6.) Host a zone or region meeting; 7.) Minimum of 3 members attend the District1-D Officers Training; 8.) 10% of your membership tour The Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford, or the Lions of Illinois Foundation Center in Sycamore, or Lions International Headquarters in Oakbrook.

5 Star Club Criteria

Must qualify for the 100% Club Award and the 4 Star Club award, plus these additional items:

Membership: Show your club to be an active "District/State Participant" by a minimum of 3 club members attending 3 of the following: District or State Golf outing; District 1-D cabinet meeting (Cabinet members do not count); 2 zone meetings (2 members other than Pres/Sec.); Attend either the District or State Convention; Attend the USA/Can Forum; Inter/Club visit (min. 5 members attending); or hosting a prospective new member dinner/information meeting.

Financial: Support LIF Sight & Sound Sweepstakes Raffle with a purchase of at least 20 booklets, and purchase at least 5 District 1-D Calendars.

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