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Planner for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

Our club, like Lions International, observes a fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. Starting in January, the President begins the process of planning the upcoming year, including dates, targets, and focuses. Everything that is published on this page should be considered a draft, until it is officially submitted to the Board and Club.

Club Board for 2025-2026

Rev. David Greene (he/him)
President & Executive Director
david@beagreatlion.org

Rev. Chase West (he/him)
Vice President
chase@beagreatlion.org

Sue Greene (she/her)
Secretary Treasurer
sue@beagreatlion.org

Erinn Rochelle (she/her)
Representation Chair
erinn@beagreatlion.org

Nathalie Herpin (she/her)
Fellowship Chair
nathalie@beagreatlion.org

Robin Vickers (she/her)
New Voices Chair
robin@beagreatlion.org

Daniel Lee (he/him)
General Counsel
clee@leelegalgroup.com

Glenda Williams (she/her)
Administrator
glenda@beagreatlion.org

Note that the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are automatically on the board. The additional board members are appointed as at-large directors effective July 1st, as their positions are not part of the board. Past District Governors, the Guiding Lion, and other Committee Chairs are Non-Voting Advisors to the Board of Directors. They are not counted in determining a quorum, as they are ineligible to vote in board meetings.

Club Commitees

Humanitarian
Chair: Rev. David Greene (President)

Organizes service, fosters club projects, and develops future club leaders

Rules
Chair: Rev. Chase West (Vice President)

Interprets the club's constitution and bylaws, and facilitates changes as necessary.

Stewardship
Chair: Sue Greene (Secretary Treasurer)

Establishes annual budget, manages finances, and identifies training opportunities.

Representation
Chair: Robin Linh

Develops and initiates plan to achieve net positive membership growth which intentionally includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

Fellowship
Chair: Nathalie Herpin

Fosters and facilitates member satisfaction & communication

Flags SC
Chair:

Subcommittee under Humanitarian, responsible for collecting damaged U.S. and Texas Flags for proper retirement and disposal.

Leo Clubs SC
Chair:

Subcommittee under Humanitarian, responsible overseeing the Leo Advisors and sponsored Leo Clubs.

Activism SC
Chair:

Subcommittee under Representation, focuses on wider nonpartisan community activism, particularly in the LGBTQIA2+ communities.

ALERT SC
Chair: Greg Goedecker

Emergency response and preparedness.

New Voices SC
Chair: Robin Vickers

The New Voices Initiative promotes gender parity and diversity and seeks to increase the number of women, young adults and underrepresented populations in Lions.

Represented Demographics

2024-2025 Club Excellence Award Tracker

Club Excellence Award

Membership (opened @ 51)
- Membership at or over 57 ✔
- or New club chartered ✔
Service
- Started a new service project — consider one of our global causes ✔
- Participated in and listed three service activities that were reported to Lions International ✔
LCIF
- Contributed to LCIF active members x $10 ✔
Leadership and Organizational Excellence
- Club & district dues paid ✔
- Reported club officers to Lions International ✔
- Key officers participated in club officer training ✔
Marketing
- Published its service activities through local media and social media ✔

5-Star Club Excellence Award

Membership (opened @ 51)
- Membership at or over 62
- Submit annual membership report (what is this?)
Service
- Submit annual service report (what is this?)
LCIF
- Donated a minimum of US$1,000

Tasks List

Tasks to Complete before April 15, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)

Select Representation Chair
- - Ideal candidate will have at least 2 intersections, such as gender, race, and sexuality.
  - Develops and initiates plan to achieve net positive membership growth which intentionally includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
Select Fellowship Chair
- - Ideal candidate will have at least intersections, such as gender, race, and sexuality.
  - Fosters and facilitates member satisfaction & communication
Have at least $700 in LCIF donations logged

Tasks to complete before May 20, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)

Onboard Representation Chair to Lions Portal
- - Get registered on portal, show how to report service projects, show where reports are and what kinds of reports are available, and show the Lions Learning Center.
  - Assign the following LLC trainings: An Introduction to LLC, Servant Leadership, The Service Journey, The Global Action Team, Club Membership Chairperson Learning Path, Global Membership Approach Orientation, Leo Club Program Learning Path, Nurturing a Culture of Growth: MISSION 1.5 Summit Learning Path, Introduction to SWOT Analysis, Applying Your SWOT Analysis, Club Officer Training, Decision Making, Effective Listening, Effective Teams, Invite for Impact, Membership Satisfaction, Mentoring
  - Introduce to Lions University
  - Discuss & begin developing Individual Action Plan for 2025-2026, including setting goals for different groups to promote club to (i.e. other service clubs, chambers, centers of faith, networking, etc.), identify strategic member backgrounds (i.e. truck owners, food producers & service, business managers, government, etc.), opportunities for community-specific engagement/growth, & direction of recruitment. Use the club satisfaction survey results from April meeting.
Onboard Fellowship Chair to Lions Portal
- - Get registered on portal, show how to report service projects, show where reports are and what kinds of reports are available, and show the Lions Learning Center.
  - Assign the following LLC trainings: An Introduction to LLC, Servant Leadership, The Service Journey, The Global Action Team, Club Membership Chairperson Learning Path, Global Membership Approach Orientation, Nurturing a Culture of Growth: MISSION 1.5 Summit Learning Path, Introduction to SWOT Analysis, Applying Your SWOT Analysis Club Officer Training, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Effective Listening, Effective Teams, Managing Change, Member Motivation, Membership Satisfaction, Mentoring, Working Together In A Mutually Respectful Environment
  - Introduce to Lions University
  - Discuss & begin developing Individual Action Plan for 2025-2026, including setting goals for: mentoring, follow up, regular communication, & activities for engagement. Use the club satisfaction survey results from April meeting.
Have at least $1000 in LCIF donations logged

Tasks to complete before June 17, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)

Complete officer training for Representation Chair
- - Ensure all LLC assignments are completed
  - Finalize Individual Action Plan
Complete officer training for Representation Chair
- - Ensure all LLC assignments are completed
  - Finalize Individual Action Plan
Drop all members who are past due
Drop any members who are due to renew in June & have not yet renewed
Prepare to change website color to 2025 Dark Green, change on July 1 at midnight

Completed Tasks

Rewrite of Article V Committees of the Bylaws, adopt board policy for committee structure.
Remove the following types of membership: Member-At-Large, Honorary, Privileged, & Affiliate Member
Raise dues, implement a schedule to gradually increase over the next 3 years
Implement constitution and bylaws revision
Schedule board meetings to be 1st Tuesday before the club meetings
Schedule nominations meeting for 1st Tuesday in July
Schedule elections meeting for 3rd Tuesday in July
Schedule annual meeting for June 17, 2025