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#Association Forum friends.... have you renewed your membership (or your association's Forum Plus membership) yet? If not, it's expiring tomorrow, so don't forget to visit the website to renew! There are now at least 12 CEU credits per year through the members-only SIG educational events. Have questions, don't hesitate to ask me or share below why U love to be part of the #Forum community. #weareforum #renewtoday

Did you know that Rotary youth programs, including #RYPEN, #RYLA and #RotaryYouthExchange have helped develop more than 10,000 young people in Rotary Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands just in the last 10 years? Rotary Reconnect Week provides a reminder that most of these people are happy to help, if given the opportunity. Who will you ask first? #rotaryreconnectweek

What do our youth love most about our weekly Gathering events? "We get to come together as a family." — Immerse Youth For more information about how you can get involved with our youth and Gatherings, click the link below: https://buff.ly/3NUDoig

Overcoming the objection "I am too busy to join a Lions Club" requires empathy, clear communication of the benefits, and flexibility. Here are strategies you can use to address this concern effectively: 1. Acknowledge Their Busy Schedule Begin by acknowledging and empathizing with their concern. 2. Highlight Flexibility in Involvement Explain that Lions Club membership can be flexible. Members can participate based on their availability, and there are no strict demands for constant involvement. 3. Focus on Impact and Fulfillment Share how even small amounts of time can significantly impact the community. 4. Show Networking and Personal Development Benefits Mention that being a part of the Lions Club can also enhance personal and professional growth. 5. Offer Short-Term Commitment Options Explain that they don’t need to commit long-term right away. Encourage them to participate in a single project or event to experience the Lions Club community firsthand. 6. Mention Family-Friendly Involvement For those with family obligations, highlight that Lions Club activities can be family-inclusive, allowing members to volunteer with their children and family. 7. Provide Testimonials Share stories from other busy Lions Club members who have successfully managed their time and found value in participating. By showing that the Lions Club values their time and offers flexible, meaningful ways to contribute, you can help ease concerns and inspire them to try it. To read more in-depth recruitment strategies, click here: https://lnkd.in/g_HhUCqV #WeServe #LCIFLions #LionsClubs #LoudAndProudLeo #LionsEverywhere #LionsMD6 #LeoClub

[August - Membership and New Club Development Month 👯♀️👯♂️] Why did you choose to be a part of Rotary? What solidifies your commitment to stay? Since your journey with Rotary began, what impacts have you fostered and achievements have you made? The month of August stands as a testament to our dedication, shining a spotlight on our members and the transformative work we accomplish in communities worldwide. It’s an opportune moment to reflect on how individuals can deeply engage with and contribute to the Rotary mission. Rotary is constantly advocating for membership growth and the broadening of our fellowship circle. Potential members are within our reach, scattered across various walks of life. It's essential to initiate meaningful conversations with qualified business and professional leaders about the myriad benefits that come with joining Rotary. Ensuring that club meetings, service endeavors, and fellowship gatherings are not only engaging and enjoyable but also deeply fulfilling, is paramount. By introducing more hands-on and impactful projects, we give our members a tangible sense of making a lasting difference. For clubs to flourish, we must adopt a proactive approach - seeking out new members, nurturing existing ones, and fostering the establishment of new clubs within the community. Together, let's amplify our collective capacity for doing good, making each act of service a stepping stone towards a better world. #Rotary #MagicOfRotary3450 #RID3450 #MembershipAndNewClubDevelopmentMonth

Take a listen: One of the most powerful things we can do is to build and sustain financial legacy. #Building #Dfree #WeGotUs #LevelUp #FinancialEmpowerment

A word from Kelvin... "As we're sure you’re aware, the tough economic climate and rising costs are hitting us all here in New Zealand. Unfortunately, these tough times have had a big impact on us as a local charity. Despite having worked very hard over the last 13 years to develop a strong and diversified set of funding streams, we are still feeling the crunch. We have seen rising costs across the board, coupled with drops in funding across our funding streams (from reduced fundraising event tallies to reductions in availability of charitable grants, for example). We have just finished working through a consultation and restructuring process, and have reluctantly been forced to make some cuts to staffing and programme delivery for now 😢 What does this mean? 🔶Kiwi Can will continue at every current school with all the same children as now, just on a fortnightly basis, instead of weekly – but as action-packed and impactful as ever! 🔶Unfortunately, we are not able to continue to run the Stars Teina programme for the Year 7 and 8s for the foreseeable future. 🔶Our Stars and Career Navigator programmes for college students will continue as before. 🔶Due to a recent cease in funding for Toroa Career Navigator specifically, no further courses will be able to be delivered here in Marlborough. For clarity, our programme commitments to current and past programme participants remain, but sadly no new courses are now possible. We acknowledge our colleagues and friends who have lost their jobs and income, which saddens us deeply. This is obviously a super challenging time for us here at Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and for our staff team and we really appreciate your understanding. It's important to stress that as much as possible we're adapting rather than implementing wholesale reductions in service delivery. And so, despite the cuts, our decisions will not greatly reduce the number of young people impacted – with nearly 4,500 students still expected to benefit from the Foundation’s work in 2025. We’re 100% committed to continuing to meet the ongoing needs of our tamariki and rangatahi here in Marlborough - and to building back up when better times allow. In the meanwhile, we turn to the whakataukī (proverb) which reminds us to ‘kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui’ (be strong, be brave, be steadfast) 💚 And If you’re in a position to contribute to our ongoing local work supporting thousands of students, please visit https://lnkd.in/gPfdNZBN ✨ https://lnkd.in/gdh5d8HH

🦁 My fellow Lions, Can we do more and better? Today, we are 1.4 million members in 47,000 clubs across 200 countries. Our impact on the world is undeniable, and our expertise is recognized by the biggest international institutions: UN, UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO, Council of Europe... In 2023 alone, 1.2 billion dollars grants were paid out, including 65 million collected by LCIF alone. We can be proud to be Lions! But can we do as well tomorrow? For some years now, we've been struggling to increase and rejuvenate our membership, particularly in historical geographical areas such as the United States and Europe. That's why, if we want to continue the legacy bequeathed by Melvin Jones and his companions, and go beyond our goals of "Mission 1.5", we need to adapt our association to the evolutions of our times, and listen more closely to our Clubs. There are many questions we need to ask ourselves, but we have three years to address them. What is our association's carbon footprint? Aren't we in danger of being blamed for it one day? Do we really need to increase membership fees to achieve quantitative or qualitative objectives? What about electronic or proxy voting, which would enable all Clubs to express their views? Should Lionism be developed in partnership with companies? How can we change the Lions Club's image to reflect new modes of expression? How can we share our altruistic ethic in an increasingly fragmented world? The list is obviously far from exhaustive. As President of our fine association, I will work with you and the Lions General Assembly on this major modernization project. Let's not be afraid of change. We are Lion! I thank you and count on your support in Melbourne. #LionsClubsInternational #LionsClub #lionsinternational #WeServe #LCIFLions #melbourne2024 #gomesforvp https://lnkd.in/duepPnVk

Check out this highlight from the live interview with the sports events expert, Marina Nishitani, as she reflects on the importance of volunteering and how that will help in one's sports career. https://lnkd.in/eemMusar

Here’s one way to maximize the value of $$$ conference registration. Attendees consistently tell us the biggest benefit of going to a conference is sharing best practices and starting relationships with peers. But how many attendees actually find the time and energy to follow up with their new connections? As an event planner, it seems like facilitating that follow up would be wise, no? SO, at the CASE DII Board meeting we came up with a smart idea to facilitate engagement after our annual District Conference (Save the Date - 2/9-2/11, NYC) and move some relationships that started at the event to the next level. It’s super simple! We’re going to recruit volunteers to host gatherings in their cities for attendees and friends to bask in the afterglow, share what they learned, and continue building their networks. (Save the Date - 3/6, coming to a city near you) https://lnkd.in/eytpR_ph