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REPORTS SECTION 1: REGIONS AND ZONES

NAME: Kanu Patel OFFICE: Region 1 ChairDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:None

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:I am working for new club in Wolverhampton. Had one meeting with 15 very keen

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:-

Name: Lion Dave Roberts OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone ADate: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Stewart Sherman OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone BDATE: November 2015


JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:N/A

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:First Zone Meeting 27 August 2015Club Visit to Handsworth LionsClub Visit to Sandwell Lions

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Second Zone Meeting 3rd December

Zone Membership ActivitiesZone Membership Budget: £250.00Amount spent: £100.00Amount committed: £ 0.00

ClubName

Members Membership Actions Done and to do

CostSpent/

plannedLast report

This report Poten’l

BirminghamChinatown

31 Oct2015 25 1

BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamHandsworth

28 Oct2015 26 2

Birmingham 15 Oct 23 2

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ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedMoseley &Kings Heath 2015

Sandwell 28 Oct2015 24 1

6 Quinton

Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club)

Club Name Birmingham Chinatown On MyLCI?

Community Services

In October we invited and hosted over 200 members of the Chinese Elderly to lunch to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

Yes

Fundraising Activities

Autumn Festival Dinner 26-09-15 £3,000 raisedAutumn Quiz 13-10-15 £900.00 raised Yes

Fellowship Activities

Social Meeting Held on 14 October 2015Christmas Party to be held in 10-12-15 No

Other Comments Planning events for Chinese New Year 2016Dinner and Festival No

Club Name Birmingham Edgbaston On MyLCI?Community Services N/K No

Fundraising Activities N/K No

Fellowship Activities N/K No

Other Comments N/K No

Club Name Birmingham Handsworth On MyLCI?Community Services Marshalling at Diwali Festival No

Fundraising Activities None. No

Fellowship Activities Social Evening in November/December No

Other Comments N/K

Club Name Birmingham Moseley & Kings Heath On MyLCI?Community Services

Glasses recycle, feeding the hungry in Birmingham, distribution of MIAB, senior citizens tea party Yes

Fundraising Activities Craft Fair, toy store and forthcoming sleigh activities Yes

Fellowship Activities None Reported No

Other Comments Membership drive to beat Birmingham Chinatown No

Club Name Sandwell On MyLCI?Community Services

Donations made to Thimblemill Music Club and St Hilda's Scout Group. Yes

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Club Name Sandwell On MyLCI?Fundraising Activities

Attended the Sandwell Show 30/07/15. Christmas Sleigh has now been re-homed. Yes

Fellowship Activities Heart start training done 15/09/15 No

Other Comments

Halloween party on 30-10-15 raising funds for the Air CadetsVisit to Acorns Hospice on 09-11-15The first club meeting of November (03/11) is going to be a social event with a Games evening planned. Two of our members are to visit Manzini Lions, who we twined with last year, in Swaziland during November.

No

NAME: Chris Burrows OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone CDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Attended Cabinet meeting Attended F & A meeting Held LRP Meeting

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Attend Solihull 7 meeting Attend Zone C Meeting (January 2016) Plan YL in S sub group meeting

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

ClubName

MembersMay

MembersCurrent

MembersPotential

Membership Actions Done and to do

Birmingham Acocks Green

18 17 0 Report Not submitted (figures taken from previous return).

Birmingham Sheldon 12 12 1

Club discussed membership at its September meeting and is looking at trying something different.

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ClubName

MembersMay

MembersCurrent

MembersPotential


Knowle & Dorridge 26 26 0 Recruiting new members has been

identified as a priority.

Shirley 29 29 1

One member resigned for health reasons; one member has re-joined and two new members have been inducted. One potential new member has attended social events.

Solihull 19 19 1 Membership schemes continue using the Marston Green method.

Club Name Birmingham Acocks Green

Community Services No report

Fundraising Activities No report

Fellowship Activities No report

Other Comments No report

Club Name Birmingham Sheldon

Community Services Nothing since previous zone report.

Fundraising Activities None since last Zone report. Various donations made to charities and local good causes.

Fellowship Activities Attended Zone meeting

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Other Comments Curry Night planned for November.

Club Name Knowle & Dorridge

Community Services

Eight Arden Academy students are currently in Schitsdrift South Africa. Two young ladies are in Nepal and China party funded through our YTB.

Coach trip to Bath for elderly patrons. Afternoon Tea Party for 120 local elderly. MiaB expanded to three local distribution points (Knowle; Dorridge;

and Henley).

Fundraising Activities Bike Ride at Packwood in conjunction with the British Heart Foundation attracted over 700 cyclists.

Fellowship Activities Handover lunch held in Lowsonford. Two social held in July (Pie Night and Petanque).

Other Comments Presentation Evening planned for Sponsors and Charities. Festive Walk planned for Baddesley Clinton.

Club Name Shirley

Community Services Wheelchair donated to doctor’s practice. Defibrillator provision at Elizabeth House. Arrangements made for MS sufferers attend support group.


Duathlon at Blythe Valley Business Park in support of Marie Curie Hospice.

Halloween Quiz Casino Night

Fellowship Activities Visits arranged to both Kenilworth and Worcester Lions Clubs. Evening Walk followed by meal.

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Club Name Shirley

Other Comments Commitment to youth activities and growth of YLS.

Club Name Solihull

Community Services MIAB in conjunction with AGE UK (shops)


Charter Night planned for 14th November 2015. Solihull Carnival planned for 11th June 2016. Tin Shake & Book Stall Mell Square now in support of Diabetes

supported by Lloyds Chemists and 105M.

Fellowship Activities Solihull 7 meeting planned for November/ PDG Doug Cross now chairing Zone C in the absence of any

formal appointment. Next meeting scheduled for January 2016.

Other Comments Wooden bench being provided in the grounds of Riverside Drive in memory of PDG Norman and Elizabeth Alan.

NAME: Bob Dutton OFFICE: Region 2 ChairmanDATE: November 2015


JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended Zone F meeting on 15th Sept & Zone E meeting on 29th Sept, also Special Cabinet Meetings on 19th Sept and 7th Nov. I was at Autumn Forum and also at Zone F skittles.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Continue to support the Zone Chairmen and assist GMT to progress the opening of a new club in Leamington.

NAME: David Williams OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone DDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:

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None


ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended Regional meeting to discuss membership matters (13/08/)Zone meeting presentation on membership followed by Skittles Competition won by Balsall Common (29/09)Attended Autumn Forum (18/10)Calendar of Remaining Zone Meetings established – 27/01/16 Host Marston Green, 21/03/16 Host Balsall Common, 16/06/16 Host Castle Bromwich Attended following Club Socials:- Malc Stent Evening at Balsall Common (2/10/15), Marston Green Charter (10/10//15), Sutton Coldfield and Erdington Charter (11/10/15), Barn Dance at Castle Bromwich(24/10/15/

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Scheduled to attend the business meetings of all Zone Clubs in early November.

Zone Membership ActivitiesConfirmation of membership activities after meetings with Clubs with a plan to use the Zone BudgetZone Membership Budget: £500Amount spent: £Amount committed: £

ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedLast report


Balsall Common 37 37 1 Attended local fetes to

highlighted membershipCastle Bromwich 13 13 Stall at Sheldon Country Park

FestivalExhibition 8 8

Marston Green 19 19 1

Ongoing membership dropsLions in the Community magazines distributed in the area.Use of social media to promote the club and membership

Sutton Coldfield and Erdington 14 13 1

Stall at Four Oaks Community Fair (20/08/15) 13 people on being contacted about Club events. Membership Stall at Lions Table Top Sale (28/11/15)

.Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club)

Club Name Balsall Common On MyLCI?

Community Services

86 Meals being prepared at Sifa Fireside.Support for Fisher House.Running a regular Bonfire Night Event.

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Club Name Balsall Common On MyLCI?


Malc Stent evening.(2/10/15)Race Night (5/12/12)Christmas Collection around the village

Fellowship Activities Theatre night (29/10/15)

Other Comments

Club Name Castle Bromwich On MyLCI?

Community Services

Fortnightly Lunch Club run on behalf of Age Concern.In conjunction with Sheldon Lions, providing driving lessons for a member of family with disability issues


Indoor Table Top sale and Quiz Night with Acorns.Barn dance at Grounds farm Can shake on behalf of the Heart Foundation at Tescos


Murder Mystery Night at Studley Castle.Club was presented at the Zone Skittles evening.Members attended Marston Green and Erdington charters

Other Comments

Father Christmas Collections to take place as well as being marshals for the Remembrance parade.Assisting with the catering at the Parish Council Carol Concert

Club Name Exhibition On MyLCI?Community Services


Sponsored walk raised £400 in October7th November a table top Sale at Coleshill Town Hall. Both to raise funds for Oesophogus Cancer Patients Association Charity


Other CommentsMeeting regularly hopefully at Hatchford Brook Golf Club.Christmas collection for Birmingham Christmas Shelter for the Homeless

Club Name Marston Green On MyLCI?

Community Services

Support for SiFa Fireside on going.Spectacle collections ongoingSenior Citizens night at the Banbury Club in NovemberJoined with the Parish Council on a litter pick.YLIS at the CTCRe-cycling clothes


Asda collection.


A successful Charter Night held.New Year’s Eve outing plannedVisit to the pantomime planned.Attended ForumTalk on LCIF

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Club Name Marston Green On MyLCI?

Other Comments

Attending Remembrance Sunday at Marston Green and Chelmsley WoodChristmas CollectionNew member’s session at the Social meeting.Japp de Jonge invited to a social meeting to talk about NSL

Club Name Sutton Coldfield and Erdington On MyLCI?

Community Services

Spectacle collection made for the first time.Dental equipment collected and delivered to the Dentaid base at Salisbury.Donations made to Norman Laud Centre of a games table.£529, the Ashby Statutes Fair visit of local special needs pupils £42, Erdington Food bank £113, John Taylor Hospice £300, Kidz Charity (Sutton) £200The Club was represented at the local charity support group HTHT


Table Top Sale organised for 28th November at the Hollyfields Club


The Club held a very successful Charter at Grounds Farm .Club was represented at the Zone Skittles Evening and the Autumn Forum.The Club was represented at the Marston Green Charter, the Malc Stent Evening ( Balsall Common), Barn Dance (Castle Bromwich) and an Abba Evening (Bromsgrove)

Other Comments Christmas Sleigh collection11th -19th December.Membership drive to increase numbers.

NAME: John Cavana OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone EDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Zone meeting 24/9/15, visits to clubs

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: complete club visits

Zone Membership ActivitiesZone Membership Budget: £Amount spent: £Amount committed: £ 200

ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedLast report


Alcester 7 9 0 1 transfer from Evesham, 1 rejoined from Bromsgrove £200 spent

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ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedKenilworth 46 46 0Southam 31 31 1

Stour Valley 12 12 2 1 member left, 1 new member transferred in

Shakespeare 29 29 1

Warwick 16 17 1 1 new and possibly 1 returning soon

Wellesbourne 26 26 0

Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club) Club Name Alcester On MyLCI?Community Services

Marie Curie collection at Budgens Bidford. Attended Court Leet Service and Summer Market


Alcester Summer Market (June), Bidford Car Boot Sale (July), Barn Dance (Sept)


Zone meeting Sept. Donation of books to Stour Valley. Wish to liaise with Stour Valley re Horse Racing Evening

Other Comments Small, energetic club with great potential

Club Name Kenilworth On MyLCI?Community Services NO REPORT RECEIVED

Fundraising ActivitiesFellowship ActivitiesOther Comments

Club Name Southam On MyLCI?Community Services

Ken Graham Senior Citizens Party – 19th. SeptCommunity Cinema September and October


Second hand furniture sale – 10th. OctHog Roast at Southam Mop Fair


Club social outing on Cotswold Steam RailwayAttendance at zone meeting

Other Comments Over £2K donations made this quarter. Very full program of future events.

Club Name Stour valley On MyLCI?

Community Services

The Toy Collection was a great success. The club continues it’s regular Book Shop and its collection of used spec, old mobile phones, hearing aids and used stamps.


Both the Ilmington Show & Shipston Food Testival proved excellent fund raisers for the club and helped to increase awareness throughout the Stour Valley.

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Club Name Stour valley On MyLCI?Fellowship Activities Zone meeting

Other Comments New members urgently needed to continue the same high level of activities

Club Name Shakespeare On MyLCI?

Community Services

Assist with collections and distribution for Stratford upon Avon Foodbank on a monthly basisWe regularly collect old spectacles and hearing aids and are on target to send 10,000 specs and 1,000 hearing aids to Chichester Lions this yearSupplied drivers in September to take elderly to a concert at Stratford Arts HouseSupplied drivers in October to take elderly to a tea hosted at Stratford Town Hall


Supplied Marshalls for the Warwickshire Triathlon on 27 September

Fellowship Activities Attendance at Autumn Forum and zone meeting

Other Comments

Very full diary - these are just some of the future events -8 Nov – Laying wreath at Remembrance Day Service13 Nov – Raft Race Presentation evening at DCS Stadium, Tiddington15 Nov – Special Needs Christmas party at Stratford Arts House16 Nov – Raft Race 2016 selection of designated charity at Falcon Hotel, Stratford23 Nov – Visit to Morgan Cars at Malvern23/24 Nov – Side by Side at Spa Centre6 Dec – Partners Stall at Stratford Christmas Market

Club Name Warwick On MyLCI?

Community Services

Planned services, Warwick have been busy regrouping

Christmas Parcels for Needy – 6th to 14th of December (distribute leaflets, collect tins, etc., make up approx. 150 parcels, and distribute to needy people)Carols at Castle 20th December (Joint with Rotary , Friends of St Mary’s Church & Warwick Castle).


Warwick Town Bonfire 7th November (Joint with Rotary)Side by Side Concerts 23rd and 24th of November (we provide logistical assistance and ‘front of house’ for their annual concert of disabled and able bodied people)Warwick Victorian Evening 26th November (Joint with Rotary & Warwick Town Council)

Fellowship Activities Attendance at zone meeting and Autumn Forum

Other Comments Warwick Lions are recovering well, very encouraging

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Club Name Wellesbourne On MyLCI?Community Services

Collection of old spectacles and hearing aids, ongoing.

Fundraising Activities Held a Bingo evening for local community


Attendance at zone meeting, charter dinner, club trip to local brewery

Other Comments

Very full diary - these are just some of the future events -Community – Senior Citizens to Kineton Drama group play 26th November. Senior Citizens to the Pantomime January 2016.Social – Annual Christmas lunch 20th December. Trip to new Indian Queen in Wroxton 5th February. Election Night 22nd February. Fund raising – Halloween Dance 31st October. Raft Race Presentation evening 13th November. Christmas Santa Float Collection, December. Kineton Victorian evening 27th

November. Wellesbourne Christmas Lights switch-on 28th

November. Quiz evening and Santa float money distribution to helpful charities 23rd January

Additional Information

I have only just realised that Kenilworth have not submitted their club report. However, this club is the least of our worries, with 46 members and their own shop they have a very full programme of activities and services.

I note that we are now required to indicate on the Cabinet Report whether or not each club has recorded their activities and services on My-LCI. My own My-LCI log-in will not tell me this, I can only know how many clubs have recorded anything, no other detail is available to me. My guess is, that despite my constant nagging, about 75% of activities go unrecorded. Clubs simply do not want to use this system. I know that a training opportunity was offered at the Autumn Form but the problem is that the people who should use the system don't go to the forum. Perhaps the only way round this is for a dedicated officer to visit every club on club night to present and demonstrate the system. Expensive and complicated I know but I can't think of anything else.

The Cabinet Report does not provide a space for the Zone Chair to make comments or observations so maybe the place to do that is on the covering email. My comments are similar to those I have expressed before- every club in Zone E is impressive in the way they each organise themselves and just get on with it. Visiting each club is a pleasure and my hope is that there is some benefit to the clubs concerned.

NAME: Gordon Templeton OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone F DATE: November 2015




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Attended business meetings at Redditch and Bromsgrove clubs. Supported Malvern Hills’ “It’s a Knockout” event on 4th November.


Zone Membership ActivitiesInvestigating options for a Zone recruitment event in 2Q16, probably within a larger non-Lions fair, where our £500 budget would be put up for advertising activities and marketing materials.

Zone Membership Budget: £500Amount spent: £0Amount committed: £0

ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedLast report

This report Pot’l

Bromsgrove 12 12 Awareness day arranged with Asda, Bromsgrove

Droitwich 16 +1A/L 17 New, youngest member inducted

Kidderminster and District 13 12 1

Actively seeking new members through visible presence around the area

Malvern Hills 20 22 2

One newly retired social worker inducted plus one inward transfer from Evesham. One prospective from a 7th Sept recruitment evening plus one more attendee at a recent Club event

Redditch 20 20 Planning a “Meet the Lions” event for March 2016.

Worcester 14 +2Assoc

14 +2Assoc 1

Kleeneze style drop done. No results on this occasion, will try again. Prize Draw tickets for a forthcoming fundraiser printed with membership enquiry invitation.

Club Activities since last report

Club Name Bromsgrove On MyLCI?

Community Services

Producing a pantomime for stroke survivors at Life After Stroke Centre. Carried out community gardening activities (31 hours and counting).£100 donated to Worcs. Parents and Carers’ Community


Fashion show, raised £350Abba Night, attended by nearly 200 people, raised £1250 for local First Responders groupQuiz Night, raised £270

Fellowship Activities Glorious defeat in Zone Skittles competition

Other Comments In the process of buying defibrillators for two local schools

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Club Name Droitwich On MyLCI?

Community Services

Met local community support officer with a view to offering support to needy families. Marshalling and placing Club wreath at town Remembrance Day service.


Various regular book and jumble sales plus a stall at Droitwich SaltFest raised c.£1200, augmented by c.£300 from supporting Lions wives’ activities£590 raised through poppy sales for Royal British Legion.


Club social visit to Snoezlen, Worcester. Club social Jazz night. Glorious defeat in Zone Skittles competition

Other Comments £1550 sent to Sri Lanka to pay for students’ education

Club Name Kidderminster and District On MyLCI?Community Services

£120 donated to Sight Concern, £150 to Samaritans, £100 to MacMillan Cancer support


Casino evening raised £120. Received £150 from rotary for assistance at a summer fete


Attended various District events.Tragic victory in Zone Skittles competition

Other Comments

Club Name Malvern Hills On MyLCI?

Community Services

Provided assistance to Event Mobility charity at Three Counties Show. Bingo sessions. Ran “It’s a Knockout” day (cost £1000) for five local centres for the disabled, supported by members from other Zone clubs.

Fundraising Activities Sponsored walk raised £3000


Attended various District events. Held a Club social evening in September

Other Comments £700 put up for overseas trip for four Guides. £250 donated for scout hut facilities.

Club Name Redditch On MyLCI?Community Services Supplied a single mother with cooker and stair carpet.


Organized a Fun Run / Walk to raise funds for local NHS Trust.

Fellowship Activities Chinese meal Club social. Organized a craft evening.

Other Comments Continue to order and distribute MIAB bottles on behalf of the Zone

Club Name Worcester On MyLCI?

Community Services

Shoe box gift packing for overseas children. £500 donated to joint project with our twinned Club Orleans Doyen to support a school rebuilding in Nepal


“Pink Pamper” evening on 9th November in aid of Worcestershire Breast Care Unit


Attended various District events.. LP hosted a Halloween meal. Club outing to local am-dram production.Glorious defeat in Zone Skittles competition

Other Comments

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NAME: John O’Rourke OFFICE: Region 3 Chairperson DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended Zone H Skittles/Zone meetingAttended Zone I Skittles/Zone meetingVisited Coventry Phoenix Lions re their yellow card dropAttended Autumn Forum

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To continue club visits and attend Zone meetings where possible

NAME: Lorraine Shipley OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone GDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Visited Coventry Phoenix, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Coventry Mercia & Hinckley & Burbage clubs. Held Zone skittles match.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Visit Coventry Leofric, Cov Godiva (booked)

Zone Membership Activities Card drop Cov PhoenixZone Membership Budget: £500Amount spent: £ 340Amount committed: £

ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedLast report


Coventry Phoenix 10 9 Card Drop 340

Coventry Leofric 33 33

Coventry Mercia 17 18 1

Coventry Godiva 28 29

Bedworth 13 12Nuneaton 20 17Hinckley & Burbage 16 18 2 members inducted 09.11.15

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ClubName


CostSpent/

plannedBarwell & Earl Shilton 14 14 2

Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club)

Club Name Hinckley & Burbage On MyLCI?Community Services

Helped at Burbage Bonfire 42 manhours approx.Helped marshal Hinckley Carnival


Fashion Show Raised £200 profitPlough Quiz night £200 profit

Fellowship ActivitiesOther Comments Inducted 2 new members 09.11.15

Club Name Barwell & Earl Shilton On MyLCI?Community Services Assisted in Earl Shilton in Bloom

Fundraising Activities Regular tin shake at Garden centre. Ferret Race night

Fellowship Activities Club bonfire evening

Other Comments Santas Grottos planned. Potential 2 new members

Club Name Nuneaton On MyLCI?Community Services Please see full report attached.


Club Name Coventry Mercia On MyLCI?

Community Services

Myton Hospice, international children school funding,Soup kitchen coming in December of home less


Two events coning in soon, one in November and then in December.Donations made to various charities; i.e. Eyecamp, homeless, refugee, children school


Arranging in the near future to visit neighbouring clubBelgrade Theatre in January multi cultural event

Other Comments 1 prospective member

Club Name Coventry Phoenix On MyLCI?Community Services Attended Disability Games. Active with MiaB.

Fundraising Activities Donkey Derby.

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Club Name Coventry Phoenix On MyLCI?Fellowship Activities Meals out

Other Comments Card drop in October.

Club Name Coventry Leofric On MyLCI?Community Services No report sent


Club Name Coventry Godiva On MyLCI?Community Services No report sent


Club Name Bedworth On MyLCI?

Community Services

No report sentAttended Fillongley Show.Supported 2 local people in need of furnishings.


Bonfire nightMotown evening

Fellowship ActivitiesOther Comments Santa sleigh planned

ZONE G REPORT

Club Name Nuneaton Lions

Lion President Name Peter Thomas

Zone Meeting Date

Membership

MembershipWe have lost 5 members in one year. Sadly Bob Gibbens died last week. In my survey last year it was agreed that we need new, younger members but no-one wants to actually help to do anything

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Number of Members at time of last Zone Meeting

+ –Current Total

ClubMembership

ProspectiveMembers

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about it! It seems that it is too much effort. The majority want people who will "fit in" but we need new, forward thinking, energetic people who will bring life to the club but many of our existing members are too afraid of bringing the club into the 21st century, many of them are stuck in the old ways and are passive and obstructive in new ideas. To be honest I wouldn't join our Lions club at the moment.

Community Services Working in conjunction with Nuneaton Round Table on the Civic Bonfire. Supported Ashby Statues fair. Supported Grove Farm Community Day (Grove Farm is a poor area) Supported "Family Fun" Day in Nuneaton. Spectacle collections from local opticians. Volunteered for Disability Games (Car parking Marshalls) Book sale at Nuneaton Carnival

Activities/Fundraising (including PR) Summer Concert in June Quiz Night I run a raffle on our dinner night just to help the cost of Charter Night.

Donations made Donations made to DGs appeals (Please note that DGs appeals are getting too much and

we cannot donate to all the requests) Various donations to local projects and causes e.g. "Little Gems" a jewellery making project

for children in deprived areas.

Future EventsChristmas Tree Festival in December comprising of: Christmas Tree Competition, Christmas Fair and a Christmas Concert.

What objectives does your club have for the year/remainder of year?Absolutely nothing!

Will your club be represented at:Autumn Forum: No District Convention: No MD Convention: No

Any Other BusinessThe activities and fundraising are done by 50% of the club. I am concerned that membership will decline even further next year. The problem is that many of the elders of the club say that they have done their bit and younger members should do the work. We have tried to include activities/ tasks that are physically easy to do to no avail, if anyone knows how to resolves this problem please let me know!

NAME: Roger N. Clarke OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone HDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:All Clubs visited officially except Towcester which will be in January (I attend Towcester most months as a member). Skittles Competition held, Towcester were the winners with Northampton 80

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second. Action plan completed. Planned talk by NAYC cancelled owing to a lack of interest. Folders and display materials completed for Awareness / Display Stand and all proposed venues visited.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Zone Quiz Night and Disabled Games planned. Second Club visits in 2016 to be arranged. Zone Meeting proposed in the New Year on the changes to MD organisation

Northampton

Quiz Night, Fashion show. Can collect to provide Christmas Parcels for Age UK, Collections outside Morrison’s and Tesco to boost fund. Collaboration with Northampton 80 Lions for the Centennial.

Northampton 80Visit to local school to discuss Young Leaders in ServiceChristmas RaffleSanta GrottoHope Centre MealTrip or concert for the elderlyPlus monthly glasses collections, White heather Transport, listening to children read, and Talking Newspaper.Meeting to formulate plan for centenaryMembership meeting

Rugby RokebyNovember 2nd Presentation of cheque for £5,700 to Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. November 22nd Club taking part in the Rugby Christmas Festival. November 28th Holding a Casino Night at Bourton/Frankton village hall. December 4th start touring with Christmas float. December 5th & 6th Christmas Float collection at ASDA. December 12th & 13th Christmas Float collection at TESCO. 19th, 20th & 24th December Christmas Float collection at SAINSBURYS. February 13th Casino Night at Norton Canes Cannock.

Rushden and DistrictTake part in Light Festival and Firework Display

Towcester and DistrictHouse-to-house collection for Children in Need, Collecting for Poppy appeal, Street/supermarket collections at Christmas

Wellingborough and DistrictWe are looking into holding a “Visually Impaired Bowls tournament”Our Charter Dinner is rearranged for Saturday 14th November at the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

ClubName

MembersJuly

MembersCurrent

MembersPotential


Northampton 14 14 1 One interested invited to attend a business meetingAwareness / Membership display used

Northampton 80

20 20/(19) 0 Lost one and gained one( plus minus 1 for member who died in the last few days) Meeting to discuss membership.

Rugby 23 23 1 -

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RokebyRushden and District

5 5 0 Awareness / Membership display usedAssisting Zone Chairman with his Membership drive.

Towcester and District

19 19 1 Awareness / membership display used

Wellingborough and District

15 16 1 1 new member inductedAwareness / Membership display used

Club Name NorthamptonCommunity Services 24 Message in a bottle delivered to Runneymede Residential Home,

Sample Message in a bottle delivered to Whitefields and Delapre Surgeries with a view to having them on permanent supply for needy patients. Regular weekly assistance given to Real junk food Café with front of house. £200 donated to Young Black Achievers Awards, £100 donated to Food Bank, Continued Support in time and goods to The Hope Centre. Pressure cooker and Stick blender given to The Real junk Food Café£200 donated to providing a Support Dog

Fundraising Activities Malaysian Dinner,organised by Lion Richard Cullis. Community Fun Day attended by 7 Lions

Fellowship Activities 4 Members attended the Zone Skittles Competition, President June Wilkinson visited Lions Club in Mouscrou, Belgium, and was presented with a banner. President June Wilkinson attended 3 Business meetings of Lions Club Chateaudun, France. Autumn Forum attended by President June Wilkinson and Lion Cath Kendal. Joint Charter Dinner of Northampton Lions and Northampton 80 attended by Lions and guestsPresident June Wilkinson presented a Young Black Achievers Award at the Guildhall under the auspices of Zimwomen.

Other Comments The Club continues to strive to reach a wider public and to recruit members.

Club Name Northampton 80Community Services Maintained Gardens at Mencap Northampton

Listened to children ReadSupplied food, clothing and household items to the Hope CentreTrip out for residents of homes for the elderlyCollected GlassesHelped with the Talking NewspaperProvided transport for the White Heather Club.

Fundraising Activities Charity Golf Day raised approx. £1150Duck Race which raised approx. £450

Fellowship Activities Visit to local brewery, Skittles and meals. Joint Charter with Northampton Club.

Other Comments Donations made to Mencap Northampton, the Community First Responders, The Mayors fund for Marie Curie, the DG Partners charity Birmingham Childrens Hospital and the Hope Centre..

Club Name Rugby RokebyCommunity Services Members attended Service for Peace & Reflection.

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Fundraising Activities a) Lion Alan Ince head shave to raise funds for Dewer Close Home b).Admin BBQ at Lion John Nelsons home. c) Held a Race Night at Rugby Railway Club. d) Bridge Day at Railway Club.

Fellowship Activities Lion Jaap de Jonge North Sea Lions attended our meeting and gave a talk.

Other Comments 1st November attending Operation Christmas Child Service. 8th November attending Rugby Festival of Remembrance.

Club Name Rushden and DistrictCommunity Services Assistance given with 2 house clearancesFundraising Activities The profit form the clay shoot was £1,396.64. Rushden Historical

Transport Society donated £117.59 to the Brain Trust.. £57.00 was raised Lion Maureen Horsley at the car boot sale.

Fellowship Activities A social was held at Lions Geoff and Marion’s on 21st September.

Other Comments None

Club Name Towcester and DistrictCommunity Services 848 pairs of glasses sent off to Chichester Lions. MIABs supplied to

local surgeries. Members (or their spouses) have been knitting jumpers for kids in Africa and Asia

Fundraising Activities Stall at Deanshanger feast raised £91Fellowship Activities Quiz night,Bowls (Lawn) Evening, Wine tasting eveningOther Comments None

Club Name Wellingborough and DistrictCommunity Services Recycled more glasses just over 3000 pairs so far this year. £250.00

donated to LCIF for Syrian refugees appeal Purchased 4 more boxes of MIAB bottles ordered Tuesday delivered on Wednesday!!

Fundraising Activities Quiz evening hold in Great Doddington £650.00 profitFellowship Activities Bowling at Swanspool Park in July. Fish & Jazz evening at Foxton

Locks in September. Skittles evening at Yardley Hastings on 27th October

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: -NAME: Vacant OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone IDATE: November 2015

SECTION 2: INTERNATIONAL

NAME: Femi Onabolu OFFICE: International Committee Chairman, DATE: November 2015 and Europa Forum.




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International Committee: Members of the committee have all settled down into their respective roles with admirable results.

I wish to congratulate Jaap on the successful organisation and hosting of the NSL’s annual Board Meeting here in Solihull in October. My deepest regret was my inability to attend because I was in Cyprus for a family celebration on the same weekend. Reports received justify all his tireless and devoted efforts put in from over 3 months earlier. Well done Jaap.

The committee met twice after the last meeting. I attended and put out the committee’s flyer and display board at the Autumn Forum but

unfortunately had to leave early to attend the MD International Relations officers meeting at the MDHQ concurrently held on the same day.

Requested the District Treasurer to forward the balance of £2,000.00 to Greater Monrovia Lions Club for completion of building works on the School project as approved by last Cabinet. We await confirmation and photographs of the completed works which unfortunately has been delayed by continuous heavy downpours of the Tropical Rainy Season.

I also requested the Treasurer to forward the £2,500.00 approved by last Cabinet meeting for the Kenyan Water project.

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE NEXT MEETING Continue to chair, motivate and coordinate the activities of the Committee. Provide monthly committee officers’ Newsletters for the District website Work out strategies for input of new ideas from committee members to ensure involvement

and participation of Clubs in our programmes and projects. Motivate attendance of committee members at Zone and Club meetings for promotion of

programmes and projects Ensure completion of fund raising for Kenya’s project; pumping water to Green Houses for

farming purposes to empower single mothers provide for education of their children. We are still £2,500.00 short but we are hopeful that this will be raised from the DG Shopping campaign.

Ensure that Lions are kept informed of International activities through our Newsletters. NAME: Jaap de Jonge OFFICE: North Sea LionsDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Board meeting of the 35th board meeting of NSL took place in Solihull 11-13/9. 10 of the 11

NSL officers and a number of former NSL officers joined. Apx. 15 Lions with partners, also from abroad attended the weekend. The board meeting 12/9 in the morning, was joined by a number of ex-NSL officers, a member of Solihull Lions and the DG. The minutes are attached with this report.

Visited following to give presentations: Rugby Rokeby Lions Club, Corby & District Lions Club, Nuneaton Lions Club

Submitted request to transfer funds to Denmark for the Tanzania project and Germany for the South African project.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To support the International team.

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To visit clubs and zone meetings to explain the purpose and aims of NSL. I implore YOU to invite me to enable me to give a short presentation. So far on the agenda: Shirley Lions Club, Marston Green & District Lions Club for presentations

To continue to encourage clubs to support NSL with a donation. To increase the number of clubs donating with the aim that the fast majority does donate. To ensure that 105M is a full, well respected partner in NSL.

NAME: Lion Heather Lee OFFICE: LCIF Co-ordinatorDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended LCIF meeting with IPIP Joe PrestonAttended ForumPresentation given to Marston Green Lions for LCIF, MJF’s and Measles ProjectCompleted on line survey for LCIF goal settingPlanned meetings with 5 clubs

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:To complete planned visits and organise more individual meetings with clubs.To promote LCIF and MJF’s and the Measles Project for the Centennial Challenge

2016/2017 is our Centennial Year and we have been challenged to give 1000 MJF’s in recognition of service to the community. Not only are we recognising service but what a good PR exercise. Will it cost? Well, district officers, you all belong to a club. Does your club know how much has been credited towards MJF’s? If not, let me come along to your club meeting and I can give you the information.

I will have the 2015/2016 Personal Contribution Badges with me at Cabinet, for a donation of £15 the bronze badge can be yours. Silver and Gold can be ordered. Please remember this is OUR Foundation and not foot soldiers for larger charity organisations. I will also have the Measles badges. Please consider either or both

NAME: Carole Moseley OFFICE: Water Project Officer / Street ChildrenDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:1. Kenyan Water Project1.1 Attended MD International Relations Committee (am), providing an update on the Kenyan Water Project and 105M Autumn Forum (pm) 18 October 2015.1.2 Attended District International Relations Committee 20 October 2015.1.3 Attended Zone F September meeting and gave a brief presentation on the Project appealing for donations.1.4 At the present time few Clubs have responded to the appeal for donations.

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2. Nepal Water Project2.1 I have been in recent correspondence with PDG Biju Bajrachary, Nepal, who has now submitted details of the 6 plaques for the 6 remaining water pumps which are nearing completion.2.2 He has promised to forward a power point presentation in the near future.2.3 When this has been received it will be possible to discuss a further water pump donated by Jackie McQuirk, Dudley Lions, in memory of her father.

3. Street Children3.1 The opinion of Cabinet is sought on the continuation of Street Children, which was removed, by the Finance Committee, from the DG's Recommendation List.3.2 MD International Relations Committee have reduced the list of Charities for Districts to support to three, Railway Children, Jubilee and Centre Point.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: 1. Provide an update on the two Water Projects for the next District Newsletter to keep all members up to date and prompt further donations.2. Continue dialogue with Nepal and keep members informed.3. Plan to attend Zone Meetings in the new year

SECTION 3: COMMUNICATIONS

NAME: Simon Moss OFFICE: Communication Chairman & Service OfficerDATE: November 2015

Nil Report as I have nothing to add to the reports of my committee members

NAME: Joy Haffner OFFICE: WebmasterDATE: November 2014

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Met IPIP Joe Preston and his wife Joni on their recent visit to 105 at SIFA Fireside – which was part of my DG 2014-15’s Wife’s Appeal for Homeless. Time allowed so IPDG Ian and myself took them along with CoC Simon and Christine Moss to Worcester for an amble along the River Severn and then a tour of Worcester Cathedral – thank goodness for Ian’s history knowledge. I was really pleased that $3,000 was donated to SIFA Fireside.

Published Midland News, DG’s Newsletters and other Newsletters. Circulating emails round the district. Maintaining the district mailing list – can ALL members be reminded to let me know if they change their email address please… Even though I have asked by email, verbally and via messages I am still waiting for a few to send me their personal resume along with their job description and a photo of themselves so that the information can be put on the website. You know who you are – can you please send even if it’s by post and I have to type it out!!! Given help and advice as and when asked.

Attend the MD Communications & PR Committee Meeting. Attended Autumn Forum – reminder for District Convention - if anyone does have any PowerPoint Presentations etc. that need showing – can I have them before the day please, rather than on the day!!!

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Hoping to have completed the website profiles……To circulate information around the District. Update the website as required. To publish news of forthcoming and past events to increase the publicity for the district and Lions in general. Attend the MD Communications/PR Committee Meeting. To continue to support the Communications Team and anyone else.

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NAME: Claire de Jonge OFFICE: Public RelationsDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended MD105 Communications meeting at MDHQ Attended Autumn Forum Audit to target clubs that do not have active and up to date Facebook with a view to offer

support

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To increase and up to date club PR on social media.

NAME: Jaap de Jonge OFFICE: Midland News Editor & Lion Liaison Officer DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: I did receive articles from clubs, which I have edited, assembled into the newsletter format

and passed on to our webmaster without delay ensuring timely publication. On top of that the Blog has been updated as soon as possible. The articles are also then mentioned on Twitter and Facebook, reaching about 100 hits a month.

I have continued to add new columns to the Newsletter, the latest one: Letter to the Editor. A paid for advertisement is being repeated till further notice adding £10/month to the District charity fund.

Positive Feedback has been received.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To support the Communications team. To continue to encourage Lions to submit articles to Midlands News to keep their fellow

Lions informed. To make the Midlands Newsletter a “must read” for all members in the District.

NAME: Ken Barker OFFICE: CompetitionsDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED: Judging of peace poster entries by cabinet members to take place during Cabinet meeting.

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: Details of District winner have to be passed up to MD by end of month.


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Information regarding deadlines for all competitions publicised in Midlands News and via all-user email.Peace Poster, Essay and Photographic and Environmental photo competitions publicised in Midlands News and via all-user email.Continue to receive entries for Travelling Lion competition.Visits arranged to attend three different Zone meetings to promote competitions.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Continue to promote all competitions via Midlands News, Email and Zone visits.Find independent judge for website competition.

NAME: Mavis Cooke OFFICE: AlmonerDATE: November 2015

Nil Report

SECTION 4: YOUTH

NAME: Christine Moss OFFICE: Youth Chairman DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:I attended the special cabinet to elect a 1st VDG. I was also lucky enough to escort IPIP Joe Preston and his wife Joni on their recent visit to 105 which included a tour of Birmingham Children’s hospital, SIFA Fireside and Marie Curie hospice.

At Europa Forum I attended several sessions including one on “Alcohol and Violence among Youth in Europe” and discussed Youth Exchange with a very nice lady from Finland which was useful as I was able to give the details of a young lady who would like to do a Youth Exchange to the Finish Camp. I have since submitted her application.

As I am trying to cover the YLiS portfolio I attended the MD YLiS meeting. I am still waiting for some of the paperwork from the MD officer particularly the information for clubs, but will be chasing this up. I have also been processing requests for awards.

I would like to thank our District Governor Heather who kindly volunteered me to take part in a “Radio interview” during Autumn Forum, there’s nothing like being put on the spot. Well done to all the presenters and the team who put the day together.

I visited Fisher House with the Council Partners to do ironing, gardening and bake cakes for the families staying there especially the children.

I will be meeting with a young lady, who I will be mentoring through the Young Ambassador competition on behalf of Marston Green Lions, but Cath will not be showing any favouritism, unfortunately.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Support the youth committee in promoting the youth portfolio

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NAME: Vacant OFFICE: Young Leaders in Service

NAME: Cath Kendall OFFICE: Young AmbassadorsDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:I have attended the MD Young Ambassadors meeting held at MDHQ on 12th September 2015, decisions were made re the MD Final which is to be held on 21st February all Lions are very welcome to attend.

The three Judges are in place and eager to interview our finalists.

At the moment there are four confirmed Finalists from Shakespeare Lions Club; Marston Green Lions Club; Castle Bromwich Lions Club and Shirley Lions Club. With possibly a late entry from Dudley Lions Club who were the winners late year.

The District Final is 22nd November, Cabinet day, all Cabinet members are welcome to stay for a few minutes afterwards to meet the Candidates and listen to their three minutes presentation. Their interviews will go on whilst Cabinet is in session.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Support the MD Chair of the Young Ambassador of the 21st Century, for the MD Final to be held the weekend of 19th to 21st February 2016 at the Village Hotel Dudley. Presentations are on the morning of 21st February and again I would encourage all Lions to attend and see what these wonderful young people can and do achieve. This Final is held in 105M it would be really good to have a good turnout.

Meet with and collate the paperwork of the winning candidate for 2015. Support the winning Club in whatever way I am able, make sure all paperwork is with MD YA Chair by 20th January 2016.

Attend the MD Final Weekend and support our representative throughout.

NAME: Jackie Williams OFFICE: Youth ExchangeDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Terry Smith OFFICE: Lifeskills OfficerDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:After attending last cabinet meeting I have:

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Attended district meeting at HQ on Sat 24th, which was also attended by Frank O’Donoghue. Interesting idea from 105I related to information cards which clubs could personalise and distribute in their local area. These cards contain ‘helpline ‘ information but they also publicise the Lions

The planned meeting with Andy Pemberton and Mandy at MDHQ on 26th August related to Gambling resources was given a rain check and I await notification of a new date

Promote Lifeskills across the District, and have contacted all zone chairs apart from A and the 2 without chairs

Have an invite to zone A meeting Written a letter to Bev Petch Solihull to ask for a meeting about Launching a Healthy Schools

Solihull initiative Re-contacted Andrew Cooper to discuss a possible mutual collaboration

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Create a data base of organisations ref with Lions Clubs to promote Lifeskills Promote the long awaited launch of one of our most successful publications ‘Life Changes 2’

– have a letter ready

OBJECTIVES:To increase the take up Lions MD105 Lifeskills Ltd materials in schools and other organisations working with youth, building upon current good practice and increasing the variety of methods of engagement, raising the profile of Lions as an educational service provider and increasing the relationships clubs have with youth organisations.

TARGET:To be the district with the highest sales and to have linked 10 organisations with 10 Lions clubs.

NAME: Richard Williams OFFICE: Leo’sDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

SECTION 5: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

NAME: Sarah Hill OFFICE: Health Committee DATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:Purchase of three panel display board for use by Sight Officer to display material at events. Cost approx £210 (ex-VAT).

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: The Sight Officer currently uses the local Zone boards, which prevents their use by that Zone. Having dedicated boards means they can be set up for use at any time, thus as available for any event.

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Held first meeting with new team, who are starting to get out and about promoting their roles. With their input have produced and circulated first Health and Environment Newsletter for the year.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Continue as are, helping committee members as needed.

NAME: Linda Cross OFFICE: Sight Officer & LEHP

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DATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:I would like to acquire a display board to be able to keep sight information ready for occasions when I can promote all aspects of sight.

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:Using Zone boards all the time robs the rest of the Zone from their use.

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:I promoted World Sight Day, which involved helping many clubs with information needed to fulfil their plans. The next Health Newsletter contains all of the information needed for recycling used spectacles. Do not forget that one of the Centennial Challenges is to send 1 million pairs of spectacles for recycling. (Please keep a tally of how many pairs you send off to Chichester Lions Club, methods of reporting the tally will be with you soon).I have promoted sight at the Autumn Forum, giving the latest good news that the UK Government are once again match funding donations to Lions Sight Savers, albeit for a limited time.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:To persuade Clubs & Zones to invite me to make Sight Presentations, to spread the word! I am lucky that I can see, even with the few problems that I have, but there are many people in the world that are blind & need not be. There are many who may be in danger of losing their sight if they do not have their sight checked, so we must encourage as many as possible to visit an Optician.

NAME: Roger Handcock OFFICE: Speech & Hearing Officer DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:The first issue for this year of HEAR?THIS has been published. I am currently planning to have a Deaf Aware Training Session for Lions in District 105M. I have been liaising with Lion Penny Tregillus to see if we can arrange this and although it is planned to hold it, probably at MDHQ in March/April, a final date and venue has not yet been set. Cabinet will be advised of times, date and further details when finalised. As reported in my last Cabinet Report, I was unable to attend the annual Multiple District Speech & Hearing meeting at MD Headquarters on Saturday 5th September 2015. Unfortunately, there were no takers for the request to deputise from me!

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: The second edition of HEAR THIS for this fiscal year is currently being put together.My request for contributions as set out in my last report (how about a speech & hearing related contribution from YOU) has fallen on deaf ears as usual! If you require any information, just give me a call.I have been approached by the Midland Representative of Action on Hearing Loss with a view to seeing if we can work together! I have my doubts but I will keep you posted

NAME: Pauline Fanti OFFICE: Diabetes officerDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:

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ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:I am still researching Diabetes and finding there is still a lot to learn!!I have written a piece for our Health News Letter.In January I am speaking at Zone E Meeting, and would like to hear from moreClubs/Zones to attend their meetings.I have received an email for information regarding Testing and have informed themthat Lloyds the Chemist may be able to help.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: I hope to attend a Diabetes Testing in March in Mell Square Solihull, I would like to hear from anyone who has an event that would like me to arrange for this at their event.

NAME: Danielle Benn OFFICE: Learning Difficulties/Special OlympicsDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Anita Bedi OFFICE: MiaB/Medic AlertDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended Zone meeting E, which was very productivePlanned to attend another zone meeting in DecemberWent to attend the Medic Alert meeting; the HQ - wrong day

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To arrange more club visitsVisiting Zone meetingsAttending the cabinet meetingZone E meeting mentioned the Medic Alert too*Plan is to try attend the medic alert meeting in April 2016

NAME: Dave Jeavons OFFICE: Environmental Officer DATE: November 2015




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1. I have been out of action for the last few months following surgery but I have been able to continue to develop my vision of engaging Lions Clubs with young people to deliver environmentally beneficial projects.

2. I have engaged with local authority environmental officers who are receptive to this approach and with youth groups who are also keen to be involved. This will be very helpful in fulfilling the objectives of our Centennial core Environment and Youth activities.

3. I have received details of an excellent project run by Redditch Lions which I have described in the attached article, and which I consider provides a really good template for other Clubs if they wish to follow it.


1. I will firm up on the discussions which I have held with County Environment Officers and circulate to Clubs the available projects.

2. Now that I am back on my feet, I will hope to visit Clubs, whilst accompanying the District Governor, and promote the initiatives of the Health Group.

SECTION 6: GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM

NAME: Andy Pemberton OFFICE: GMT CoordinatorDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:DG Target to grow by 53

New Club 25Drop -72Add 100 includes 5 Join together branch clubsNet Growth 53

Join Together Programme modified to exclude Branch Clubs, at 30th October net increase of 5

Actions

-Certified Guiding Lions for 15 weakest clubs (less than 10) by 30 October Have now received the list of Certified Guiding Lions

Weakest Clubs to be agreed with Zone and Region chairs by 31st JulyHave now met with all Regions Chairs and most Zone Chairs.

-Zone Chairs to put retention and membership satisfaction as highest prioritySecond round of meetings being planned

-GLT/GMT with DG team meeting every month on-line. All details of Club visit information needs to be circulated to GMT GLT Only one meeting taken place

-Every Club to have a membership Officer, name to GMT and enter details on MyLCI.List of missing data will be circulated

-GMT/GLT to issue survey October 2015 to measure membership activity

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-GMT to confirm by end Dec 2015 Membership Satisfaction Survey completedTo be issued in November

-Mentoring guide, Club Health Programme, Membership guide to every Club by 30th OctoberAvailable now for Clubs that require them

Empower Zone Chairs with budget for membership activity -Total £4,500A £1,000 B £ 250 C £ 250D £ 500 E £ 500 F £ 500G £ 500 H £ 500 I £ 500

At meetings with Region and Zone Chairs Budget was discussed Chairs- will sanction payment to Treasurer, with copy to GMT Coordinator. Expect to see progress reports in zone and region Chair Cabinet reports

-We have to raise awareness of Lions and give confidence to members to talk about Lions GMT and PR need to support

PR toolkit launched specific Club needs to be identified. -Training on Radio interviewing one session per Zone at least one per club.

Presentation given at Autumn Forum -Every Club sends one member to a series of Just Ask workshops, Face to Face selling with confidence

Still outstanding Every Club to be challenged to get on the Radio in October Lions awareness week and world Sight day

Failed -Raise profile PR to organise

Every MP elected in 105M gets letter with Lions in the community £100Every mayor appointed in May gets a letter with Lions in the community, better still get a visit and photo opportunity.Every Club has to give a list of 25 contacts to whom they are sending quarterly NewsletterOn going discussion with PR Team

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Start with Wolverhampton. Need to raise profileCannot build on existing ClubsPR will hopefully have a knock on effect for existing ClubsUse New Club Development programme frameworkBudget £3,000 Press, posters, Bus Trains Schools Healthy Eating ProgrammeTarget is 200,000 people why not as many members as Solihull

Region 2Location has to be identified by Region target has to be challengedBudget £500

Region 3Location has to be identified by Region target has to be challengedBudget £500

On-going at meetings with Region Chairs discussing potential targets, Extension Officer to agree and help set up planning

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Finalise second round of meetings with Region and Zone ChairsMeeting with DG/GMT/GLT – set up forward schedule of meetings

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NAME: Douglas Cross OFFICE: GMT Liaison OfficerDATE: November 2015

Following various meetings a considerable sum of money has been set aside this year for all membership events including of course possible new clubs.This is controlled on a Region & Zone basis.

Regional membership meetings have taken place with RC & ZC.

NEW CLUBS

Birmingham QuintonGLT Support Paul Murphy will update report at Cabinet on details in connection with the club branch, 6 prospective members are currently attending or re interested.A yellow card drop was carried out in September.Ongoing meetings are planned in conjunction with Sandwell LC.

Royal Leamington SpaThe scheme to organise the rebirth of this club has been discussed with both RC Bob & ZC John and at the recent Zone meeting.The current idea is to carry out an extensive Yellow Card drop, plus poster and other ideas in the spring

We still have both new locations and indeed locations were clubs have folded years which could be reformed – and were Lions service to the community is requiredCertainly Atherstone, Henley in Arden and numerous Districts around the City of Birmingham.RC Kanu will report on possible development in the Wolverhampton area..

EXISTING CLUB BRANCHES

Alcester Two extra members added and club fully committed.. REBUILDING

The membership committee’s main aim is to lift clubs struggling for members and we are working from the lowest number upwards firstly to 10 number, we have to many clubs that fit into this category and Zone Chairman will report on these direct to Cabinet

Birmingham Exhibition Lions Club Hope to have their first meeting at Hatchford Brook Golf Club this month. Zone Chairman David Williams is attending. This location is more or less on their own "patch" and a joint membership drive can be planned.But still only 8 members at least the officers are carrying on.

Birmingham Edgbaston Lions Club This club still not meeting permanently. A meeting place must be found or the club will be lost. .

Please look Ann Pemberton’s up to date list for clubs membership numbers this will clearly show the number of clubs we have with LOW membership.FAR TO MANY

NAME: Melissa Murphy OFFICE: GMT SupportDATE: November 2015

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ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended GMT Meeting Attended Autumn Forum Attended meetings at new Quinton Club Helped at Yellow Card drop

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Continue to support the GMT to develop membership opportunities around the district.

NAME: Lion Ann Pemberton OFFICE: RegistrarDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Have continued to review membership stats, as all District Officers have access to MyLCI they are always up-to-date with numbers by Club

As usual I am unsure how accurate they are I am not sure as only half the clubs in the District have updated (or completed a no change to) the MyLCI data base, but a review the returned LION Magazine listing maintained at MDHQ indicates high level of accuracy.


Remain available for any queries from Club Secretaries/District Officers, which are very few.

SECTION 7: GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

NAME: Ian Haffner OFFICE: Global Leadership Coordinator DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended 2 planning meetings with the GLT to organise Autumn Forum and look at development program over the coming months.

Thanks to Martin Hill, June Lloyd-Adams and Paul Murphy for their insight and energy in organising a successful Autumn Forum. Thanks also to Events Officer John Barnes and SAA Ron Cross for their support in hotel arrangements in ensuring the event ran smoothly on the day. Many thanks also to the presenters including Ray Stephens and David Blakeman from Balsall Lions Club.

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Further events are planned for new member awareness and a hands on session using MyLCI in the New Year.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: I will be attending a MD wide GLT & GMT Co-ordinator meeting planned for the end of November at Kenilworth and also arrange a further GLT Meeting to make arrangements for the incoming officer’s development programme for next year.

NAME: Paul Murphy OFFICE: GLT Support DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended GMT Meeting Supported team on developing programme for Autumn Forum Developed online training needs survey

We have had fewer than 20 responses, most of them useful. The main issue arising from the survey responses is that the courses are usually held around Birmingham. The Training team is aware of this, so please ask us to take the training to you! We’re willing to travel.

Attended Autumn Forum Supported a few Lions from around the district by email

Dates for your diaries:10th November New Members Roadshow, Oldbury16th January MyLCI Make your club figures count, Bearwood, Birmingham

Please note, the reason the courses are being ran at these venues, is because I have contacts at both schools, so the venues are being provided free of charge. If you’d like the training in your area, please let one of us know.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Continue to support the GLT to develop training opportunities around the district.

NAME: June Lloyd-Adams OFFICE: Development OfficerDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Immediately after the last Cabinet Meeting (16 August) Lion Martin Hill and I held a Workshop for In-coming District Officers. This was attended by very few officers and the majority of those attending were existing officers. The feedback was mainly positive, particularly from new officers.On 25 August I attended a GLT meeting along with IPDG Ian Haffner, Lion Paul Murphy, Lion Martin Hill, Lion Melissa Murphy and Lion Joy Haffner. This was to discuss Autumn Forum and the

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proposals for this event. Thanks to the Murphy’s for providing an excellent supper. A follow-up meeting took place on 5 October to finalise details. I attended Autumn Forum on 18 October.I ran a New Member Information session and Quiz at Marston Green and District Lions club on 28 October. This was a shortened version of the workshop ending with a quiz for a small group and it was very successful.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:I will be running a NMO workshop with Lion Paul of Tuesday 10 November and one at Walsall on Monday 23 November.Hopefully, there will be a meeting with the GL Team soon to arrange for workshops for 2016.

SECTION 8: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

NAME: H Jeavons & C Burrows OFFICE: On behalf of F&A CommitteeDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED:1. Approval of loan advance from District Administration Account for overdue subscriptions for

2 clubs in danger of financial suspension.

2. Endorsement of the draft budget for District 105M for 2016/7. This will then be submitted to our District Convention for approval.

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:1. Clubs in Danger of Suspension:

Three Clubs were notified as being in danger of suspension for non payment of International dues. Two have indicated that this would be rectified shortly, but the third has not reimbursed the District for dues advanced for 2014/15. The DG therefore used her discretion to advance funds to the first two, who had not previously had problems, but did not feel that further funds could be advance for the third club, where the previous advance was still outstanding. The F&A Committee, meeting on 3rd November 2015, endorsed her decision.

2. The Draft Budget is commended to you by the F&A Committee, as attached.

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:1. The District Officers Recommendations List was issued to Clubs on 2 August 2015 by

the then VDG1. The list was reissued by the DG in October as a reminder. 2. A meeting of the F&A Committee was held on Tuesday 3 November 2015.3. Prepared the Draft Budget for 2016/17 for approval by the F&A Committee.4. Liaised with Oak Brook and the Clubs in danger of financial suspension to ascertain the

problems and identify the solutions.5. Contacted the Evesham Club re repayment of the outstanding District Loan.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: 1. Hand over the Chair of the F&A to the newly elected VDG1.2. Liaise with the Long Range Planning committee on a Long Range Financial Plan

NAME: Brigitte Green OFFICE: District SecretaryDATE: November 2015


JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:

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ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Still learning in this new role but more familiar with the procedures now at District level.Prepared and circulated minutes for previous Cabinet meeting.Continue to work closely with DG Heather and Joy our webmaster particularly in view of the changes proposed.Attended 105 M Autumn Forum which I found interesting and informativeI understand from our fabulous MDHQ Office Manager that in MDHQ there are a number of new Centennial supplies such as men’s Ties – ladies Scarves- badges and pins and I aim to bring some samples to the next cabinet meeting.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Continue to assist the DG and all Cabinet Officers in the smooth running of the District.Give advice and assistance to all Clubs. Attend any meetings as required in my role as District Secretary.

Name: Brian Burgess Office: District TreasurerDate: November 2015

The Admin and Charity ac to date are attached as appendices.

In both cases we are early in the year and there are few specific matters to draw attention toClosure of Evesham ClubProtocol sets out club closure by Membership team including return of regalia e.g. banners, gong & gavel, and Charter.£ 500 membership loan to be repaid and copy of closing ac to be forwarded.All the above yet to be finalised.

International proposed bringing forward the final date for payment of dues, however the proposal has been rescinded.There are clubs not in good standing as I prepare this report, however these dues are being chased.Next year’s dues.

DG has requested officers to forward proposals for changes to budgets.The only one I am aware of is £ 200 increase re Convention cost.The most significant potential change relates to membership yet to be notified.

Charity account.

Club donations have only just, in October, begun to come through.

The International committee have requested payment of the Kenya water project and also North Sea.

General comment.

The district have a number of balances in both Charity & admin accounts which I recommend the Long range planning committee should review prior to any District reorganisation.

Attended MD Treasurers meeting where we were briefed on CIO progress with Balsall Common Club used as a pilot, also received detail of MD budgets covering District reorganisation to 2019.

NAME: Mike Cooke OFFICE: Clerk to the Trustees

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DATE: November 2015

Nil Report

NAME: Ron Cross OFFICE: Sergeant at ArmsDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Wim Hoogerwerf/Ron Cross OFFICE: CNRODATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Danielle Benn OFFICE: Convention Host Chairman

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: John Barnes OFFICE: District Events OfficerDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Organised Autumn Forum

CONVENTION 2016Date; 18th-20th March – at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa, Hinckley Full details were presented at Autumn Forum, together with booking formsFull details can also be found on District WebsiteCONVENTION 2017Suggestions please.FUTURE DATES 2015/16 All at St Johns Hotel SolihullCabinet Meetings – 21st February,& 22nd May. 2016

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: -

NAME: Ray Stephens OFFICE: Health and SafetyDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Having twice prompted all the clubs in the district I have received 50 SMS “Statement of Intent” a return of 91%. The 5 clubs I am waiting for are Bilston & Willenhall, Bushby, Lutterworth, Warwick and Birmingham Edgbaston. I shall again request these clubs to send me a signed copy. Having

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received a 100% return last year it is a little disappointing that I am still waiting for 5 clubs. Having suggested to the clubs, that this item, should be on the Agenda of the First meeting of each Lions year.

I have studied to the best of my ability (using my engineer’s brain) Food Hygiene plus Allergens and Intolerances I find that this subject is an absolute minefield. My advice to the clubs is to display an Allergen & Intolerances notice at all events where food is provided and have a list available should they be asked to see a list of ingredients. Cross contamination should be their main concern when preparing food. Never use the same utensils on different food.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:I am in the process of putting together internet “links” that the clubs can use for advice on Food Preparation and Allergens & Intolerances. There is a wealth of information out there I am trying to find the simplest to understand.I have also circulated the latest version of “Road to Safety”. I shall recirculate this again with the “links” for Food Hygiene.

NAME: Suresh Gohil OFFICE: Insurance OfficerDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Eric Hughes OFFICE: District Vulnerable Persons Officer DATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Since the last Cabinet meeting, I have completed DBS checks in respect of members of Stour Valley, Castle Bromwich & District, Northampton 80, Sutton Coldfield & Erdington, Southam and Shirley Lions Clubs. Arrangements are in hand to renew applications for members of Warwick Lions Club on 3rd November 2015.

I attended a Multiple District VPO meeting on 26th September which was attended by just over half of Officers from other districts. This is the first such meeting for 12 months. Nothing much to come from the meeting other than there is to be a review of Lions VPO administration forms.

I am continuing to have difficulty with some Clubs failing to return Certificate Confirmation details and therefore causing the automatic update system to fail. It is vital that these details are provided via myself to the MD Officer in order that annual checks can be completed. The problem does not only apply to this district

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:To continue to submit DBS applications in respect of Lions Clubs members.To advise on matters concerning the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

NAME: Martin Hill OFFICE: Centennial Committee ChairmanDATE: November 2015


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ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Attended F&A Committee; Attended and presented at Autumn Forum; attended Zone B and Zone E meetings

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:Try to fix dates for further Zone Meeting visits.Sourced planting recommendations for park/roundabout flowerbeds, to put to MD Committee for consideration.Attend the next MD Committee meeting, 13.12.15.Issue a further newsletter.

SECTION 9: LONG RANGE PLANNING

NAME: Chris Burrows OFFICE: Chair LRP CommitteeDATE: November 2015




Reviewed current Long Range Plan. Attended F & A (November). Held LRP meeting. Proposed short term plan taking account of the proposed reorganisation.


Arrange future LRP meetings for January, March and June. Arrange zone visits Take forward Short Term Plan based on agreed restructuring and governance proposals

(see below).

I see no real benefit in spending time and energy updating the current Long Range Plan that will then have to be fundamentally rewritten in the not too distant future depending upon the timescale agreed for the major changes and challenges now facing us. So I propose a slightly different structure and therefore agenda for our work over the coming months. The work streams [apologies for project management speak] that I envisage are as follows:

Membership

This is still pretty fundamental if we are to arrest the current decline in numbers and lower the age profile of the organisation. A review of our strategy and plans would probably not go amiss as well as ideas on how we can harness the energy and skills of current members to help with whatever membership drives we put in place.

Finance

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Without the resources and money and knowing what we have, what we might raise and what we are committed to, it will be difficult to put together a robust and coherent plan for the future. We also need to be mindful and take into account possible mergers with other regions, separation of some parts of the District, or even possibly disillusion of 105M depending upon the option that is ultimately chosen at Convention.

Centennial

I know Martin has this well in hand but given its importance to us in terms of our 100 years celebration and in terms of its PR potential (membership) it would be useful to understand what we are jointly trying to achieve and give the initiative some added impetus.

Transition

Assuming the “do nothing” option is not chosen we will inevitably be in a period of significant change and we need to address this now in order to fully understand the implications for us and our members and prepare; as best we can, for all possible eventualities.

Communication

As part of transition we need to not only fully consult with our members, but we do really need to keep them fully informed at all times on any proposals and the progress that is being made. They are after all the main if not key stakeholders in all this. If we are to avoid losing members through the transition process and making the situation worse in the longer term, then we need to keep them onside and fully bought in to whatever changes are being made. I am principally thinking here of not just a newsletter and more along the lines of workshops and roadshows.

SECTION 10: IPDG, 1ST VDG, 2ND VDG, PDG LIAISON, DG

NAME: Ian Haffner OFFICE: Immediate Past District GovernorDATE: November 2015



ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:Met IPIP at SIFA Fireside, escorted him on an unplanned visit to Worcester along with Joy, CoC Simon and Christine Moss ahead of a dinner at Sixways (Worcester Warriors Rugby Club). Attended F&A and LRP Meetings. Attended Autumn Forum. Attended Remembrance Day Parade at Stourbridge, saw wreath laid by Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lion Club.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Will continue to attend and support F&A and LRP Meetings.

NAME: Ron Cross OFFICE: 1st Vice District GovernorDATE: November 2015

NO REPORT SUBMITTED

NAME: Chris Burrows OFFICE: 2nd Vice District Governor DATE: November 2015

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SEE LRP REPORT PAGE 40

NAME: Douglas Cross OFFICE: PDG’s Liaison DATE: November 2015

After the emergency Cabinet meeting we now have candidates to fill all three positions DG/VDG for 2016/2017 at next year Convention in Hinckley

Look at the latest letters & report sent out by Council Chairman Simon Moss on the possible redistricting proposals from July 2018 onwards.

Do you know of any club who have carried a Yellow Card drop or used your own leaflets recently or intend to do one this summer --- please let me know and can I have a copy.Coventry Phoenix have redesigned the Yellow Card which many people like, I have copies if anyone would like one

If you would like help with funding make sure you check with PDG Andy Pemberton Membership Chairman before committing to any costs.

Remember LCI joining fee can be automatically reclaimed from the District Treasurer for clubs with 15 members or less. Pay the account when received from Oakbrook and then ask for repayment

These are now being dealt with first via Region & Zone Chairman each with a budget.

105M is still one of the few Districts in the MD who have an organised Past District Governors Association; it assists greatly in keeping experienced Lions active in the District

But this will require rethinking though with the new plan to split 105M and most of the PDG's will be in the new District of 105CW. But not those in our Eastern locationsPlenty of room for discussion

Every year we try to organise the 105M Golf Competition and set it up as a Joint event with PDG’s this year on 6th August at Bromsgrove Golf Club

But again members only 6 clubs were in attendance and 15 played but only one lady played which is a great pity.We all know social events of any type help the District moral high

Christmas Lunch Is now planned for 29th November 2015 to avoid clash with 105M Cabinet Grounds Farm, Middleton, Sutton Coldfield. 33 are attending at present. Organised by PDG Linda Cross

The PDG’s summer lunch is planned for June 5th 2015 at Market Harborough organised by PDG John Bush. With a possible canal trip as well.

NAME: Heather Jeavons OFFICE: District GovernorDATE: November 2015

DECISIONS REQUIRED: Any recommendations from District 105M concerning the proposed boundaries of the New

Districts proposed in the Report on Geographic District Boundaries in MD105.

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Any recommendations from District 105M concerning the proposed governance, cost, and structural changes to the MD organisation.

JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: Request that the particular circumstances of Clubs should be taken into account and

marginal adjustments to boundaries considered.

Reaction from District 105M to the International Report promised and now delivered.

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:4. Attended DG Team Meetings5. Organised election process to fill Vacancy in Office of VDG1 6. Liaised with LCI as to Constitutional matters arising from Vacancy7. Attended Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited.8. Attended Club social, cultural and fund raising events where invited.9. Convened and chaired a meeting of the District F&A Committee November 201510.Attended board meeting of North Sea Lions September 201511.Accompanied IPIP Joe Preston on his visit to District 105M September 21-24th12.Attended Council Of Governors Meeting October 201513.Attended Council Advisory Committee Meeting October 201514.Attended Autumn Forum October 201515.Attended meeting with MD Health Portfolio 16.Attended Meetings as Chairman of MD Organisation and Governance Streamlining

Sub Committee and produced Reports to Council on Governance and on the International Convention

17.Attended Cenotaph Service of behalf of District 105M November 2015

I am pleased to report the election of PDG Ron Cross to fill the vacancy in the office of VDG1 2015/16.

I am sorry to report the death of our International Relations Officer, Lion Bill Ranautta.

From 23- 25th October I attended the meeting of the Council of Governors. It was confirmed that District 105I, Ireland, is almost certain to leave MD105 with effect from 1st July 2017; as their membership is approximately 15% of the MD membership total, a loss of revenue from dues of approximately £68,000 pa will occur, and District 105I will be entitled to 15% of the capital value of the MD assets, which must be found and paid to them.

At the Council meeting the contents of 3 reports which had been commissioned by Council were considered:

3. Restructuring of the Geographic Boundaries of Districts in MD105

The report has been circulated to all members in District 105M via of Webmaster and Club secretaries, and I have asked all Clubs to feed back their views to me as soon as possible so that I can make any representations on their behalf.

The report recommends reducing the number of districts to 7 plus Ireland, and this is recommended to come into effect from 1st July 2018. All of the present districts boundaries would change, and the new districts would be based on Zones moving together. For our District it would mean 7 of our 9 Zones ( A-G) moving to the new District CW, One Zone, H, moving to the new HC District, and one Zone, I, moving to the new CE District.

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1. Streamlining the Governance of the MD

The report recommends streamlining the organisational structure, reducing the number of MD Officer posts, using modern technology to run meetings more efficiently, making better use of the MDHQ building, and several other ways to substantially reduce costs to meet the funding gap when District Ireland leave the MD, which is probable, in July 2017. Taken with the cost savings in the International Report- see below- cost savings of in the region of £38,000pa would be achieved.

The report recommends moving from paper production of the Lion magazine to an MD105 Digital edition, which would mean cost savings of in the region of £40,000 pa. However, this has been put on hold due to the decision of the International Board in October 2015 that at least 4 paper copies must be produced every year to every Lion.

The report also recommends greater transparency of the proceedings of Council, and that the publication of Council minutes should be available to all members.

3. MD105 Attendance at the International Convention and Europa Forum

This report was promised to District 105m by the 2014/15 Council, and was prepared in August 2015 and delivered to Council at the October Council meeting. It recommends greatly reducing the numbers of MD officers expensed to attend the International Convention, and substantially reducing the costs of hospitality offered by MD105 at the International Reception. It also recommends greater transparency and feedback to the membership on these events.

Charitable Incorporated Organisation Transition

District Treasurer Brian has recently attended a briefing, and we are one of the first Districts to be approached. Clubs are asked to consider adopting CIO status and new constitution as there are substantial benefits in doing so.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: 1. Attend Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited2. Attend DG Team Meetings working with VDG1 and VDG2 3. Attend meetings of the MD Transition Advisory Committee4. Attend January Meeting of Council of Governors

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