A presentation on the Club Excellence Award, District Excellence Award and the Zone and Region Chairperson Awards

1. Club Excellence Award
Ideal way to
set your club
on the path to
continued success
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2. Club Excellence Award
Recognition for excellence in
a) Membership
b) Service
c) Leadership
d) Organizational excellence & marketing
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3. Club Excellence Award
A banner patch and pin -
awarded to president
Club’s membership -
revitalized
Service impact -
intensifies
Members will see -
leadership opportunities
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4. Application Process
Club Excellence Award Application is your road map
Signed by the current district governor (or sent from DG’s email)
Applications Due by: August 31, 2023
Send to: clubexcellenceaward@lionsclubs.org
Awards mailed to: 2023-2024 District Governor
Questions:
clubexcellenceaward@lionsclubs.org
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5. Membership Requirements
Achieved any one of the following:
1. Maintained club membership count
2. Positive membership growth
3. Chartered a new Lions club
4. Chartered a new Leo club
5. Chartered a Club Branch
Tools for success
Just Ask! Guide
Club Membership Chairperson webpage
Start a New Lions Club webpage
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6. Service Requirements
1. Contributed to LCIF
2. Started a new service project (Global Causes)
3. Reported in MyLion 3 service activities in which club
participated
Tools for success
Make a donation
Our global causes
Service reporting
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7. Leadership/Organizational Requirements
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1. Club is in good standing (Not in status quo or financial suspension)
2. District dues paid
3. No unpaid balance with LCI greater than US$50 outstanding 90 days
4. Reported club officers to LCI
5. Key officers participate in club officer training
Tools for success
Lions Learning Center
Club Quality Initiative
Your Club, Your Way!
Plan for Your Club’s Success (Guide)
Plan for Your Club’s Success (PowerPoint)

8. Marketing Requirements
Published its service activities through
a) local media and
b) social media
Tools for success
Brand resources
social media
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9. This Presidential Award is developed to
support your efforts!
RCs/ZCs have an essential role
Tremendous opportunity to help clubs
Help advance service, increase membership
and achieve their goals
The award helps everyone succeed
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Zone & Region Chairperson Awards

10. Application Process
Follow the steps outlined in the award criteria
2022-23 Zone Chairperson Award Application
2022-23 Region Chairperson Award Application
Applications to be signed by the current DG (or sent from DG’s email)
Due by: August 31, 2023
Send to: zoneandregion@lionsclubs.org
Awards mailed to: 2023-2024 District Governor
Questions: zoneandregion@lionsclubs.org
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11. First 90 Days
Within 90 days of the International Convention
Confirm that each club has at least three viable and
meaningful service projects planned for the year.
Promote the Club Excellence Award and the tools available to
support strong clubs
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12. Throughout the year
Encourage every club to recruit members
Visit a regular meeting of each club & report findings/suggestions to DG
Host three DG Advisory Committee Meetings (Zone Meetings)
Promote attendance to District, MD and the International Conventions
Promote Leadership Development courses on lionsclubs.org
Tools for success
Just Ask! Guide
Model Zone Guide
Lions Learning Center
Leadership Development
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13. Before the end of the year
Share the status of your clubs with your successor
Share plans for future actions
Complete ZC Training or the Certified Guiding Lion Training
Host a successful Zone Meeting
Tools for success
Leadership Development
Zone Chairperson Learning Map
Certified Guiding Lion
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14. At the end of the year
Ensure that all clubs are in active status
Ensure each club elects club officers
Ensure PU101 is filed
At least 25% of your clubs qualify for Club Excellence Award
Tools for success
Club officers
MyLCI
Club Excellence Award
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15. District Excellence Award
Opportunities to Learn, Lead and Grow
LCI offers resources that support achieving goals
An achievement not only for the district, but also for
clubs that the district supports
The Award advances
a) our community service
b) membership growth
c) leadership development
d) a team building approach to strengthen our
traditions
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16. Application Process
District Excellence Award Application is the road map
Signed by the current district governor (or sent from DG’s email)
Download application (2022-23)
Due by: August 31, 2023
Send to: districtexcellenceaward@lionsclubs.org
Mailed to: 2023-2024 District Governor
Questions:
districtexcellenceaward@lionsclubs.org
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17. Membership Requirements
Achieved any one of the following:
1. Net growth
2. chartered a new Lions club
3. Chartered a new Leo club
4. Chartered a Club Branch
Hosted a new member orientation
Tools for success
Just Ask! Guide
Club Membership Chairperson webpage
Start a New Lions Club webpage
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18. Service Requirements
90% of clubs held service projects that had a positive impact on their community
Increased percentage of clubs reporting in MyLion (compared to previous year)
Hosted and reported a district service project in MyLion
Tools for success
Service Journey
Our global causes
Service reporting
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19. Leadership/Organizational Requirements
90% of clubs are in good standing (not in status quo or financial suspension)
No unpaid balance with LCI greater than US$50 outstanding 90 days
90% of clubs have reported club officers
Conducted and reported training for current and potential club officers
Tools for success
Improving Club Quality
Lions Learning Center
Leadership Development
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20. Marketing Requirements
Promote
a)district events
b)service activities
c) Conventions
d)leadership training opportunities
Tools for success
Brand resources
social media
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21. Five Steps
1. Understand the process of change and LCI Forward
2. Determine the need for change
3. Set goals
4. Develop plans
5. Implement and sustain change
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