District Project Chair

 

Job Description:

  1. Develop a detailed knowledge of the project (Leader Dog, Youth Outreach, Lions Quest, Hearing, etc.) for which you are responsible.
    • Assemble the latest data and information on your project. NOTE:  The MD5M Project Chairman for your project should provide much of and possibly all of the data and information.
    • Define the Project
      • What is the project
      • What are the project goals
      • Who is served by the project
      • How do people use the project
      • What is the annual project budget and needs
    • What are the future goals for the project and what is required to meet the goals
    • Provide a history of the project, its accomplishments to date and the Lions involvement.
    • Prepare a presentation, using the above information, to use with Lions clubs and other interested groups.
  2. Educating every Lions club in the district on goals, accomplishments and needs of the project that you are responsible for.
  3. Encourage every Lions Club to support the project with contributions that at least meet the minimum suggested level of contribution.
  4. Provide a program on the project to every Lions Club at least one time every three years
  5. Provide regular reports on your plans and accomplishments to the District Governor and the District Cabinet on your plans and accomplishments.
  6. Produce a year end report on your work and accomplishments
  7. Attend District Level leadership training when available.
  8. Attend District meetings and conventions.

Qualifications:

  1. Should have served as President or Secretary of his/her Lions Club and/or experience in other club offices is desirable.
  2. Good understanding of Lions Clubs International and of his/her District.
  3. Interest in and good understanding of the District project he/she will be responsible for.
  4. Credibility with the Lions in his/her District.
  5. Desire and ability to work with other Lions and Lions clubs in his/her District.
  6. Effective organizational and presentation skills.
  7. Time available work with and assist Lions Clubs in his/her District.
  8. Ability to take part in Leadership Development programs in his/her District.
  9. Ability to attend zone meetings, district meetings and Mid-Winter Conventions.