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Who Wants to Be a Lion?

-An Orientation Program- Created By: Marv Goodyk , PDG, MD-9 Adapted for MD-27 by: Dan Geske , PDG and Tom Clausen, PDG Rev. 8 /2013. More Informed. Who Wants to Be a Lion?.

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Who Wants to Be a Lion?

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  1. -An Orientation Program- Created By: Marv Goodyk, PDG, MD-9 Adapted for MD-27 by: Dan Geske, PDG and Tom Clausen, PDG Rev. 8/2013 More Informed Who Wants to Be a Lion?

  2. Click through the slides to view the questions and then the answers.This series of slides will give you a history of where we came from.(Use your space bar, right or down arrow key to advance . Wait for items to fly in.)

  3. Place In Order • Place these geographical areas in order from the earliest to the most recent, indicating when the first Lions club was formed. • Australia • Canada • Europe • Japan • Panama • USA

  4. Answer: • USA – 1911 • Canada – 1920 (Windsor, Ont.) • Panama – 1935 (First in Central America) • Australia – 1947 • Europe – 1948 • Japan - 1952

  5. A. Evansville, Indiana B. Chicago, Illinois C. Dallas, Texas D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Lions Clubs began in what city?

  6. Answer: • Lions Clubs began in (A.) Evansville, Indiana

  7. A. Helen Keller B. Frank Birch C. Dr. W.P. Woods D. Melvin Jones Lions Clubs were first formed by :

  8. Answer: • The International Association of Lions was officially formed by (C.) Dr. W. P. Woods on Oct. 25, 1916. The history of Lionism begins on Oct. 18, 1911, when Woods incorporated the Royal Order of Lions in Indiana. Research shows that Woods was the originator, founder and owner of the International Association of Lions.

  9. In June 1917, Melvin Jones met with his Chicago business club, the Business Circle, thinking that they should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. Later that summer, he asked Dr. Woods if his club could join the Lions organization.

  10. A. Evansville, Indiana B. Chicago, Illinois C. Dallas, Texas D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada The first national convention was held in what city?

  11. Answer: • The first National Convention of Lions Clubs was held in (C.) Dallas, Texas on October 9-10 of 1917 with 36 delegates representing 22 clubs from 9 states. All of the clubs attending this convention called themselves founders. This is how Melvin Jones probably became known as the founder of Lions.

  12. A. Dr. W.P. Woods B. Frank V. Birch C. Helen Keller D. Melvin Jones The organization’s first President elected in Dallas was:

  13. Answer: • (A.) Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana was elected as the first president. Melvin Jones was named the acting secretary. Jones never served as the organization’s president, but was instrumental in building the Lions organization to such a degree that his reputation as the initial founder is hard to surpress.

  14. A. Cuba B. Canada C. China D. Mexico The first International club was formed in what country?

  15. Answer: • Lions clubs became International in 1920 when the first club was established in Windsor, Ontario, (B.) Canada. Clubs were later organized in Mexico, China and Cuba.

  16. A. Crusaders for the Blind B. Knights for the Deaf C. Knights of the Blind D. Crusaders against Deafness In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions International convention and challenged the Lions to become:

  17. Answer: • Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the International Convention in 1925 challenging the Lions to become (C.) “Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness”.

  18. A. Chicago, Illinois B. Windsor, Ontario, Canada C. Dallas, Texas D. Cedar Point, Ohio The 1925 convention, when Helen Keller challenged the Lions was held in what city?

  19. Answer: • Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the International Convention in 1925 held in (D.) Cedar Point, Ohio, challenging the Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”.

  20. A. Knights of the Blind B. We Serve C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety D. We Serve Too The Lions Clubs International motto is:

  21. Answer: • The Lions motto is (B.) “We Serve”. It was adopted at the 1954 International Convention after being selected from over 6,000 suggestions submitted by members from around the world.

  22. A. Purple and Gold B. Blue and Gold C. Green and White D. Red, White & Blue The official colors of Lions Clubs International are:

  23. Answer: • The official colors of Lions Clubs International are (A.) Purple and Gold. Purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to one’s self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage and dedication to a cause. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and commitment to mankind. Dark blue is often used in the place of purple.

  24. A. Liberty, Industry, Our Nation’s Safety B. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Security D. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Neighbor’s Safety The Lions Clubs International slogan is:

  25. Answer: • (B.) Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety is the slogan that was adopted at the 1919 National Convention.

  26. A. Dallas, Texas B. Ames, Iowa C. Chicago, Illinois D. Oak Brook, Illinois The Lions Clubs International Headquarters is located in what city?

  27. Answer: • The Lions Club International Headquarters is located at 300 W. 22nd Street in (D.) Oak Brook, Illinois.

  28. A. Who’s Who B. The Lion C. Wisconsin Lion D. The Lions Quest The official publication of Lions Clubs International which is mailed to all members is:

  29. Answer • The official magazine of Lions Clubs International is (B.) The Lion. It was established in November 1918. It is currently published in 20 different languages. (English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Flemish-French, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish)

  30. A. lionsintl.org B. lionsnet.net C. lionsclubs.org D. lionsclubs.com The official Lions Club International Web Site is:

  31. Answer: • The official web site of Lions Clubs International is (C.) lionsclubs.org.

  32. A. Hawaii B. England C. Australia D. Canada The 2013-2014 International President, Barry Palmer is from:

  33. Answer: • (C.) Berowra, NSW, Australia is the home of International President Barry Palmer.

  34. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 How many International Vice- Presidents are there?

  35. Answer: • There are (B.) two (2) International Vice Presidents. The Second Vice President is elected at the International Convention and then advances to First Vice President the following year. The year after, they are elected as International President.

  36. A. 16 B. 24 C. 34 D. 45 The International Board of Directors consists of how many directors?

  37. Answer: • The officers of the International Association of Lions Clubs include the President, Immediate Past- President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President and (C.) 34 Directors representing various areas of the world. Each director serves a 2 year term with approximately ½ elected each year.

  38. Place in order from the most recent to the earliest, the last 6 International Directors from MD27 - Wisconsin.Peter CernigliaRon DuffeWayne HeimanMark HintzmanPhil IngwellArt Marcin

  39. Answer: • Mark Hintzman • Art Marcin • Wayne Heiman • Peter Cerniglia • Ron Duffe • Phil Ingwell

  40. A. 30 clubs B. 35 clubs C. 40 clubs D. 45 clubs Most clubs are part of a district which is usually comprised of at least:

  41. Answer: • Most Lions clubs are part of a district which is usually comprised of at least (B.) 35 clubs.

  42. A. 1200 members B. 1250 members C. 1300 members D. 1350 members A district must consist of at least:

  43. Answer: • A district must consist of at least (B.) 1,250 members. If its membership falls below that level, the district is considered to be a “transitional” district. A transitional district will have an appointed District Governor rather than elected.

  44. A. The District Leader B. The District Chairman C. The District Governor D. The District President The chief administrative officer for the district is:

  45. Answer: • The (C.) District Governor serves as the chief administrative officer for the district. He or she is elected to a one year term at the district convention and takes office at the close of the International Convention.

  46. A. Region Chairman B. Vice District Governor C. Cabinet Secretary D. Zone Chairman An optional position on the District Cabinet, whose duties would include supervising two or more zones is:

  47. Answer: • The (A.) Region Chair is an optional position. They are usually appointed by the District Governor, however in some districts they are elected. The duties of the Region Chair include supervising the Zone Chairs in the region, supervising district committees as assigned, organizing new clubs and strengthening weak clubs.

  48. A. Multiple District B. Zone C. District D. Club Which of the following does not need to have its own By-laws and Constitution?

  49. Answer: • The (B.) Zone does not have a Constitution and By-laws. However, every club, district and multiple district should have a constitution and by-laws to govern their respective activities. These constitutions and by-laws may not conflict with the International constitution and by-laws.

  50. A. Tail Twister B. Immediate Past President C. Club Secretary D. Lion Tamer The custodian of club property and the sergeant-at-arms of club meetings is the:

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