Who benefits from Lions training?

Individual Lions, Lions clubs, the association, and even the community, all benefit from training.

Individual Lions benefit from training
1 Through training, individual Lions can grow personally and professionally, expand their knowledge and skill base, and develop leadership and organizational skills.
2 Training provides an avenue for individual Lions to network with other Lions and learn from each other. Lions are innovative, resourceful and determined people who have knowledge to share, when given the opportunity.
3 Lions build better communities, but training builds better Lions.

Lions Clubs benefit from training
1 Lions Clubs reap the benefits of training as well. Lions who have access to training learn valuable skills that heighten motivation and strengthen their commitment to service.
2 Training unites Lions clubs and results in stronger fellowship.
3 Training brings to the forefront alternative ways for clubs to tackle age-old problems.
4 Training gets Lions clubs thinking about how they can reach farther and serve better. And as clubs grow and change due to effective training, so do communities.
5 Lions club that is trained and able to help the community knows no bounds.

LCI benefits from training
1 Training prepares the association (Lions Clubs International) to anticipate and meet the needs of the future.
2 Training results in Lions Clubs being able to do more for communities.
3 Training cultivates leaders, and leaders cultivate other leaders. With more leaders, Lions can touch more lives.

Effective training is critical for Lions Clubs International

The needs of our communities, and the global community, are constantly changing. It is our challenge as leaders to ensure that the Lions of the world have the knowledge, skills and resources to respond to these needs.
To truly make a difference in the world, Lions must not only respond to needs, but also anticipate them. Organizations that have the greatest impact on society are those that are forward thinking.

Why is effective training so critical for Lions Clubs International?

1. Forward thinking organizations regularly seek out opportunities for improvement. And forward thinking organizations consistently invest in the training and development of their members.

2. Training is vital to the growth, health and future of Lions Clubs International. Yes, "We Serve", but the quality of our service depends upon the quality of our training.

3. Training equips Lions with the skills, knowledge and motivation to ensure that the highest possible level of service is provided. Training means developing more Lions leaders, and more leaders translates into greater service. In short, training makes Lions more effective.

4. Training can also influence membership. The wavering Lion that doesn’t feel as if he or she can truly make a difference can be stimulated by new ideas discovered through training and interacting with other Lions. Through the sharing of ideas, success stories, and humanitarian endeavors, training unites Lions and solidifies their commitment to serving humankind.

5. Training is an attractive benefit to new and potential members. Today’s volunteers view opportunities for personal and professional growth as a primary motive for volunteering. They want to serve their communities, but while doing so, learn new skills. Any organization that provides training enhances the volunteer experience by meeting the needs of the community and the member simultaneously.

6. Training is just one more way Lions Clubs can enrich the lives of our members. To continue to prosper, Lions must have access to knowledge and opportunities to enhance their skills and abilities.

Lions logo for download

Download webpage for Lions logo is at http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_logos_art.shtml

LCI website has 15 variation of Lions logo for download and use...by Lions Clubs.

There are 5 types of files formats provided, i.e. GIF, JPEG, TIFF, EPS and AI. All web designers and graphics designers are very familiar with the differences between these 4 different file formats.

There are 3 types of colors: (1) 1-color which is blue (and white), (2) 2-color which is blue and yellow, (3) black and white.

For Web sites where a transparent background is needed, use (GIF)
1 Color Indexedsmall GIF
2 Color Indexedsmall GIF
B+W

Indexed small GIF For Web site and Powerpoint® Use (JPG)
1 Color RGBsmall JPG
2 Color RGB small JPG
B+W

small JPG For Newsletters, Stationery, and Small-Scale Publications (TIF)
1 Color CMYKTIF
2 Color CMYKTIF
B+W TIF

For Banners, Posters and Large-Scale Print Materials (EPS)
1 Color EPS (EPS 287)
2 Color EPS (EPS 287+7406)
B+W EPS

For Production Using Adobe Illustrator® Files (AI)
1 Color AI (PMS 287)
2 Color AI (PMS 287+7406)
B+W

Lions Learning Center

Lions Learning Center is an e-learning portal of LCI (Lions Clubs International). Currently, there are 15 e-learning course modules.

I have tried out 2 course modules and find them to be relevant, engaging, not too long, concise, contain graphics, contain clearly defined course objective, contain motivating starter pages. In conclusion, I personally recommend you all to learn using these e-learning course modules.

Valuing Member Diversity...
To address the changing face of volunteerism, this course examines the concept of diversity as it applies to our association. It emphasizes how diversity benefits Lions clubs, explores how to recruit and retain diverse members, and challenges the learner to support a culture of pluralism.
Promoting Innovation...
Sustainable growth and effective service require new ideas and actions. This course provides tips on stimulating creativity and creating an environment that supports innovation in your club.

Effective Public Speaking...
This course presents how to prepare a speech and how to deliver a speech effectively. Included in the course are practical tips and checklists, as well as examples. Depending on your experience, you can use this course to review or to learn a new leadership skill- public speaking.

Conflict Resolution...
Conflict is a part of everyday life. In this course we look at the causes of conflict and at a variety of strategies that can be used to resolve conflict. We will learn our own basic style of conflict management and the situations where a different style may be more appropriate. Finally, we will study the collaborative approach to conflict resolution and be introduced to a seven-step process for resolving conflict where everyone is a winner in the end.

Member Motivation...
In this course, Professor Kazantis introduces you to theories of human motivation. Lion Michael explains how these theories relate to examples of meeting member needs and motivating club members. You will be challenged to use this information in your personal plan to motivate members.

Providing Community Service...
Lions have a strong commitment to the community, and each club strives to provide meaningful service. In this course you will find tools and techniques to help you assess community needs, select worthwhile projects, plan projects for success, and promote your club's service to the community.

Managing Change...
You will learn how to become a change leader by taking this course. Through activities, you will recognize the roles in the change implementation process and the way different people react to change and adopt change. You will use checklists to assess resistance and develop a plan to implement a change that is needed.

Writing Your Personal Mission Statement...
Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery! Through a series of introspective activities, you will craft your personal mission statement and learn how to integrate it into your everyday life. You'll also be provided with a model for putting "first things first" and preventing less important tasks from consuming the majority of your time.

Effective Teams...
This course will help you understand the characteristics of effective teams, the stages of team development, how leaders can support teams, and how to use good decision-making methods. You'll find assessment tools to evaluate your team, tips for team leaders, and interesting activities to motivate and energize your Lions teams.

Public Relations...
This course defines public relations and presents the benefits for Lions clubs. You’ll learn what makes an event newsworthy and how to communicate key messages about Lions clubs. You will create an elevator speech and a public relations plan. You will discover the numerous public relations resources that you can use.

Meeting Management...
As you follow Lion David on a series of club visits, this course presents the three phases of good meeting management, effective meeting preparation procedures, and meeting facilitation. You learn how to manage group behavior and how to follow-up between meetings. You will use practical worksheets and checklists to achieve effective meeting management in your club.

Delegation...
This course illustrates the definition of delegation and the benefits of delegation. After assessing your level of delegation, the steps of successful delegation are presented as well as the challenges. Course activities and practical worksheets will help you increase your use of delegation.

Goal Setting...
Many people do not achieve their goals because they do not establish effective goals. In this course, you will learn how to do just that. You will complete the process of defining goals, writing an action plan, and then managing your goals for the best results. By the end of the course you will be on the path to achievement.

Coaching...
In this course you will learn the meaning of coaching and the benefits of coaching for Lions and the communities. Through examples and activities, you will see the common characteristics of effective coaches. The course provides a simple five-step coaching process for your use.

Leadership...
This course defines leadership and shows varied leadership styles and how they can be used. You will assess your leadership style. Five practices of exemplary world leaders are explained and applied. Through matching activities and quizzes, you can check your learning and use it in Lions situations. You will create a personal leadership development plan.

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_learning_center.shtml
E-learning is great because you can learn anywhere, anytime at your own pace….you can even pause and restart at where you previously paused.