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The role
of the advisor includes that of motivator, educator, counselor,
and role model.
All advisors
are adults who help guide the Leos as a club. The qualities
of a successful Leo club advisor (according to Lion Tom Swann
of California, USA) include:
A
- Available
D - Dependable
V - Virtuous
I - Imaginative
S - Supportive
O - Organized
R - Responsible
The Leo
club advisor, and one or more members of the sponsoring Lions
club, should attend each Leo club and board of directors meeting.
In addition, three representatives from both clubs should
meet monthly to review the actions of the Leo club and its
board of directors. If arranging this meeting is difficult,
Leos can submit copies of the meeting minutes to the Lions
club for review.
To view
the Lions Opportunities for Youth newsletter, click
here.
Advisors
should be aware of the following Leo/Leo club awards:
- Lions
Young Leaders in Service Award - Lions can present
the new Lions Young Leaders in Service Silver Seal Award
certificate to young people, ages 12-18, who have recorded
50 hours of community service and the new Lions Young Leaders
in Service Gold Seal Award certificate to young people who
have recorded 100 hours of community service. Click here
for the Young Leaders in Service Guide.
- Lions
Young Ambassadors of the 21st Century Award - Lions
can develop this new award program for young people, ages
15-19, who have demonstrated excellence in community service,
leadership, personal interview skills, speech presentation,
and academics. Leo advisors can encourage Lions district/multiple
district leaders to implement the new Lions Young Ambassadors
of the 21st Century Award.
- Leo
of the Year Award - Leos nominated for this award
must demonstrate leadership, service, a contribution to
the club, distinction outside the Leo Club Program, and
integrity. Nominations must be endorsed at the single district
or multiple district level. Applications are available through
district Leo club chairpersons.
- Leo
Club Excellence Award - Clubs nominated for this
award must demonstrate community service, successful fundraising,
leadership skills, and effective publicity. Nominations
must be endorsed at the district level. Applications are
available through district Leo club chairpersons.
- 100%
Leo Club President Award - The criteria and blank award
certificates are mailed to advisors in September. At the
end of the fiscal year, sponsoring Lions club presidents
and Leo club advisors can present this award to Leo club
presidents who have met the criteria.
- Serving
Together Banner Patch - Leo clubs that complete
a joint project with their Lions club sponsor (a service
project, meeting, or participation in each others' activities)
can apply for the Serving
Together Banner Patch (Leo-ST).
Awards
for Leo club advisors include:
- Leo
Club Advisor Outstanding Service Award - In March, criteria
and blank award certificates are mailed with the Leo President/Secretary
Kit. At the end of the fiscal year, sponsoring Lions club
presidents present this award to Leo club advisors who have
met the criteria.
To order
service activities publications, including Leo Club Program
publications, click
here.
For information
about the more than 250 Lions and LCIF earned
awards and recognition for Lions, Lionesses, Leos,
and non-Lions, click
here.
Reminder:
The annual Leo levy (US$90) is billed to the sponsoring Lions
club. This fee appears on the Lions club's August statement.
If a Leo club is cancelled, a notice in writing must be sent
to the Youth Programs Department at International Headquarters
by December 15 to receive levy credit for the current year
only.
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