(2006-07)-Region 5 (North)-Leo Updates

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Monday, August 21, 2006

Continuous Leo Development Education Program-CLD Program

ORIENTATION

What Are Leo Clubs?
Leo Clubs are an Official Activity of Lions Clubs International that encourages young men and women between ages of 12 to 28 to serve others in their community and around the world.

Lions Clubs International
It is the world’s largest and most active service club organisation, adhering to the basic principle of humanitarian service to the community. It was founded in 7th June 1917. Lion Melvin Jones is the founder.

Lions Motto
‘WE SERVE’

Lions Slogan
L – Liberty
I - Intelligence
O – Our
N – Nation’s
S – Safety

Lions Colours
Gold & Purple

Lions-Leo Relationship
Lions supervise and educate Leos by organising seminars and workshops for them. Lions provide proper guidance and counsel to enable the Leos to be responsible for planning and implementing projects Lions will appoint Leo Club Advisors to be present at meetings of the Leo Clubs. Leo Clubs are a
long-term project of Lions Club.


Who are the Leos?
Leos are young men and women of high moral standards ages 12 to 28, who are dedicated to making a difference in their community and are not members of other service clubs.

When was the Leo Program started?
Lions Clubs International adopted the Leo Programme in October 1967

Leo Clubs in Malaysia
First Leo Club formed: Leo Club of Anderson School, Ipoh in the year 2nd September 1970.

Objective
The objective is 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 Pledge
I pledged of my hands, extended and open, to help those in need.
I pledge of my heart, reach for it and it will be touched.
I pledge of my ears, to hear another’s outcry. My eyes to see, the plight of others. My knowledge to bring a man closer to his dreams.
I pledge of myself, for the betterment of my community and my country.

Leo Program
ALPHA Leos will receive programming that is appropriate and of interest to young service-minded leaders in their teenage years, with focus on the following: Character Development, Team-Building and Community Service in an Education Context.

OMEGA Leos will receive materials that concentrate on the interest of young adults, with focus on the following: Professional Development, Leadership Skills, International Contacts and Community Service

Purpose
The purpose is to promote service activities among the youth of the community that will develop the individual qualities of…LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE & OPPORTUNITY

Motto
The motto is L-E-O
The letter ‘L’ stands for ‘Leadership’; develop skills as ORGANISER, in TIME MANAGEMENT and in MOTIVATION.

The letter ‘E’ stands for ‘Experience’; learn the importance of COOPERATION through the PERFORMANCE of COMMUNITY SERVICE by working as a TEAM

The letter ‘O’ stands for ‘Opportunity’; provide a chance to EXCEL, DEVELOP CHARACTER TRAITS, SKILLS, and GROWTH, and to receive RECOGNITION of contributions

Benefits derived from being a Leo
Making new friends; viewing the world through another’s perspective; developing confidence; gaining organisational skills through hands-on experience; experiencing teamwork; having fellowship, participating in youth camps and youth exchange program etc.

Privileges
You will enjoy the global identity of a worldwide organisation. You will learn from other young people around the world and participate in international conventions and forums. You can enroll into the Continuous Leo Development program which teaches you on leadership, experience and opportunity.

District Recognitions
When you participate in the Leo program and the various activities, you will be recognition. This is done during the Leo forum. Among the Awards available are Special Achievement Awards for President, Vice President, Secretary, Director, Tamer and Tail Twister, Certificate of Merit and Top/Outstanding Project Awards

The Link
You can surf thru website to read the network of the LCI, District, Lions Clubs and Leo Clubs.

Who are your district officers?
Your Leo Advisor will brief you on your District Governor, District Chairman for Leo Club, Regional Committee Chairman for Leo Club, sponsoring Lions club president, Faculty advisor, sponsoring Lions Club and Leo clubs in your area.

What is the Continuous Leo Development Education Program?
The CLD Education Programme is available in three parts. Part I covers the topic of ‘
Leo Orientation’. A Leo is given the syllabus on this topic. A CLD Speaker gives a talk to elaborate and make the Leo understand about the Leo program. The Leo takes a test on this topic and upon passing; the Leo is registered with the CLD program and given a number and certificate. A Leo can apply for a CLD Badge.


The Leos can participate the CLD Educational program (Part 2), which is made up of the three Lions International, designated values: Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. The CLD Education Program covers Part II namely
Education on Leadership, Education on Experience (Skills for Adolescence) and Education on Opportunity (Skills for Action)

Upon passing of each subject, the Leo is entitled for a certificate and can apply for a badge. On completion of the full course, the Leo entitles for an interview to achieve the ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award.

The CLD Education Programme covers Part III.
Ten subjects are available, namely: Leo Leadership, Youth Outreach, Sight Conservation, Environmental Services, Health Services, Public Services, Education Services, Social Services, Youth Exchange, International Understanding & Cooperation.
Each subject passed will entitle a Leo to obtain a Certificate. A Leo can apply for a badge.



The CLD Education Programme covers Part IV. The highest awards achievable are the Alpha Leader Award and Omega Leader Award.

To qualify for a Alpha Leader award, a Leo will has to obtain a ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award and has passed in 5 subjects of Part III.

To qualify for a Omega Leader award, a Leo will has to obtain a ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award and has passed in 7 subjects of Part III and pass a test for organising a ‘meaningful project’.


LEADERSHIP

What are the characteristics of good leadership?
A good leader has a deep sense of commitment for the group. He knows how to motivate his group believes in the ability of others sees to the feelings of everyone in the group, compassionate and caring. He has vision and direction for his group. He knows what the group wants. He is responsible and values the worth of everyone in the group.

How to find the right person for the right job?
Through the following: (1) knowing the abilities of his members (2) keeping proper records of activities of the Leos involved (3) proper publicity (4) ensuring there are Leos who can understudy the organizing abilities in that activity (5) enforcement of effective discipline during the activity.

Why is motivation important to the Leos?
To enlist all Leos for special activities; to develop their potential; to feel they are wanted; to participate in activities; to understand that cooperation of all is the key to success and to add to their zeal and ardor.

How to achieve leadership qualities?


With public speaking, project, activity management, attention for details, thoughtfulness, punctuality, thoroughness, sincerity, kindness, discipline, observant, fairness, constructive criticism, team spirit and a sense of humor.

What are the characteristics of a good Leo leader?
Motivate his/her members; inform his/her members of all events done and need to be done; ensure participation from his/her members, understand the weakness of the club and improve it; enhance on fellowship; overcome misunderstandings; withhold criticism and discredit unfounded rumors; lead in all activities and enforce discipline

Why do problems arise?
Breakdown in communication, or information dissemination. One member can be seeking an unfair advantage over another either knowingly or unknowingly

How do you solve problems?
Listen to the problem; take down all facts relating to the matter; investigate the incident prior to this problem situation; not to listen to rumors and get down to the truth

How to solving Absenteeism In a Club?
Have a proper agenda; no lengthy discussions; notify all members the dates of the meetings; encourage members to call up each other..

What are the procedures to conduct a meeting?
Sent out notice of meeting, punctuality is important; prepare minutes of previous meeting; prepare agenda of meeting; take attendance of those present and apologies and observe rules and guidelines for conducting meeting.


EXPERIENCE

Experience: (Oxford) The knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time. Experience in a service organization means taking part in activities.

What are the types of activities/projects for Leos?
(1) Public Service: e.g. proper use of public utilities or care for the aged and poor or involve in Rukun Tetangga/JKKK.
(2) Health Service: e.g. Health screening, anti drug abuse, autism, handicapped children.
(3) Community Service: e.g. cleanliness campaign, visit to old folks home, collecting old clothes or newspapers and distribution of tinned food.
(4) Education Service: e.g. painting the school, financial assistance, skill development, or youth camps.
(5) Sight Conservation: e.g. cataract operation, help the blind, eye test, giving free spectacles.
(6) Environmental Service: e.g. collecting pollutants, beautification projects, recycle used products.

What are the steps to organize an activity/project?
It involves (1) Publicity (2) Discussion on the objective (3) Planning (4) Logistics (5) Costing (6) Participation/ involvement of members.

What is participation in Activities/ projects?
Reporting the project to Leo Club Advisor (Lions Sponsoring Club). Faculty Advisor (School) and DC Leo Club (District).

What are the uses of experience?
An experienced Leo will be able to demonstrate the best direction to take in life.

Through experience, the Leos will be able to : (1)
gain from the results of what has been done (make reports) (2) improve on what has been done (3) add on possible areas for further extension, e.g.: channel results to other projects (4) gain skills and knowledge

OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity: (Oxford) A time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something. Opportunity to a Leo is the chance given to him/ her for self-improvement/ self-realization. Opportunity is the practical aspects in the Leo Club programme.


Leos can make use of opportunity to solve a problem, hence achieve certain goals in life, and finally brought on the change in the person through developing abilities in : Leadership, Team building, Community service,
Nation building, Organizing skills, Public speaking


Opportunity to solve problem
A problem is actually an opportunity. It use leadership skill in problem situation. It solve problems amicably and know how to disagree agreeably.

Opportunity to organize a project
Good chance to make use of your talents. A good project is a good opportunity to good work III: Areas of opportunity for successful activities.

Areas of opportunity for successful activities

How can a Leo aspire to be Lion?
How to help the community?
What community projects possible?
Environmental pollution
Smoking
Attendance in meetings
Collecting recycle products

A Problem to solve:
When attendance at club meeting is poor, this gives rise to an
Opportunity to solve the problem. You must be
well informed, patient, prepared, thoughtful, methodical and trained.
What is your
Solution?

Carry out more activity / project that involves all members to
think of the priorities, think of others and work for the good of everyone.


Opportunities help the Leo to build
Character, Consistency, Truthfulness, Judgment, Good relations, Punctuality,
Diligence, Sincerity, Compassion, Self worth, Discipline and remember the Leo pledge.