Contents
- MARIN COUNTY LIONS CLUB - 85th ANNIVERSARY
- 3 X 4 = 266
- LCIF - Request for Proposal(LCIF)/Allergan
Glaucoma Education
- HOW A GLAUCOMA SCREENING WORKS
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PU-101 FORM
- PROUD LION, PROUD LIONESS
- DISTRICT 4-C2 STAMP CLUB
- SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BLUE PRINT
What? Yes, 3 x 4 = 266. With 62 clubs, if every club in the District brings in three new members and if four new clubs are created with a minimum of 20 charter members, 266 new members will be brought into the District within the next year. This is our goal for the coming year.
It is time to take a look at the big picture to see where the District is headed.
The District membership numbers provided by International for the last five years show membership is on a steady decline. At the last count, the District had 1699 embers. The District has been averaging a net loss of almost 60 persons per year. If the District continues to lose 60 members per year within the next five to ten years, the membership will stand at 1250 or less. This is the magic number needed to be a District.
The District averages loosing a little over three clubs per year. As of July 1st, the District will have 62 clubs. Out of the 62 clubs, 26 clubs have less than 20 members, 15 clubs have less than 15 members, and 5 clubs have less than 10 members.
The District has done well in bringing in new members, averaging 170 new members per year. Unfortunately, an average of 273 members are dropped every year, a 103 difference between new members and dropped members. Retention is a problem which must be addressed. Only one new club with 31 charter members, Roseland, has been created during the past five years.
The trend must be reversed. A plan with goals must be put in place to reverse this trend. For the coming year, all clubs and members are asked to adopt the 3 x 4 = 266 plan and set the following goals:
- bring 3 new members into the club;
- clubs with less than 20 members set a goal and time plan to get the club back to 20 members;
- assist the District in identifying areas where new clubs can be created so the MERLO team can develop clubs in these areas.
While this plan may seem ambitious to some, it certainly would not be to Melvin Jones. In March,
1913, he was invited to the luncheon club known as “The Business Circle.” It was an association that one time numbered 200 and had dwindled down to 39 members. At that first luncheon, there were 17 members present. Jones joined the club.
From those early beginnings, with few in attendance, grew the Lions organization as we know it today, 1.3 million Lions in 200 countries. A spirit with a vision can accomplish wonders. Let us start with 3 x 4 = 266 and take our District to greater accomplishments.
DGE John Posey
Glaucoma Education,
Outreach, and Screening Project
Introduction
Since 1990, Lions has been at the forefront in the fight against glaucoma
through the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP). Allergan is one of the leaders in
ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, with a focus on glaucoma, ocular allergy and
infections, retinal disease, and dry eyes. Lions and Allergan worked together
to expand the LEHP program, including the update of health education materials.
Allergan and LCIF have now partnered together to offer funding and technical
assistance for glaucoma education, outreach and screening projects. The
project will take place in ten locations, and each location is eligible to
receive grants between US$5,000 to US$7,500 in project funding.
Glaucoma is the
second leading global cause of blindness. Experts estimate that half of the
people affected by glaucoma may not know they have it, as there are often no
symptoms. Groups that are at higher risk for developing glaucoma include:
African Americas, people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed,
diabetics, and people who are severly nearsighted.
With a rapidly aging world population, there
will be more than 2 billion people over the age of 45 by 2020 and many millions
more will be at-risk to suffer from blindness due to glaucoma.
For the above
reasons, it is now more important than ever to begin outreach efforts to the
millions silently suffering from glaucoma. Only through community-based,
grassroot efforts will we able to educate those who are at-risk of developing
glaucoma about this stealth disease.
Project Goal
Organize glaucoma screening programs
and expand outreach and education services to the general public and eye-care
professionals concerning the dangers and risks of glaucoma in ten US
communities.
Objectives of the Project
- Increase awareness among
adults regarding the dangers and risks of glaucoma.
- Increase the number of
glaucoma screenings of at-risk and high-risk individuals in each community.
- Increase the number of
referrals for at-risk and high-risk individuals suffering from glaucoma and
signs of glaucoma for appropriate treatment.
- Create, strengthen and
expand sustainable partnerships between Lions sight programs and the medical
community involved in glaucoma in each community.
Project Strategy
The strategy of this
project is designed to be flexible enough to use locally defined goals and
strategies, but also remain within a common framework. As LCIF has learned from
its various grant programs, an approach tailored to local capacities will lend
itself to success. LCIF and Allergan are offering technical assistance in
project planning and implementation. The overall program will include:
ü
Project Partners – Each Lions
project should include a local ophthalmologist, Lions- affiliated eye hospital
or local hospital/research institute as a partner in the project;
ü
Target Audience – Projects should
focus on a population that is at high-risk for developing glaucoma, and
ü
Project Activities – The following
activities are consistent with a comprehensive glaucoma outreach program.
Proposals may include the following elements:
o
Glaucoma Screenings – Lions will
use multiple resources to conduct glaucoma screenings, such as mobile eye units,
community events and local partners to target areas of the community with high
densities of at-risk and high-risk glaucoma populations.
o
Glaucoma Education Activities –
Lions will host workshops and seminars in order to educate and pass out
informational materials to help inform individuals, including health care
professionals, of the risks of glaucoma.
o
Purchase and/or Upgrading of
Equipment – Lions can purchase new equipment or upgrade existing equipment,
which will serve more individuals and increase their capacity to maintain
sustainable projects over time.
o
Public Relations Activities –
Lions will receive complete support from a public relations company to
implement publicity to promote the screening events in the months, weeks and
days leading up to the events.
Format for Proposals
Proposals should be
submitted in a narrative format that addresses all of the following subjects:
·
Description of existing (if any)
glaucoma outreach programs in community
·
Demonstrated need
·
Program objectives
·
Activities
·
Projected outcomes
·
Target population, and expected
number of people to be served
·
Description of partner
organization, including roles and responsibilities
·
Budget (see page 3 for more
details)
·
Sustainability plans, including a
detailed description for how outreach will continue once Allergan/LCIF funding
is exhausted
Review and Selection
Process
LCIF will send request for
proposals (RFP) to Lions in several communities. Upon receiving proposals, each
will be reviewed and assessed based on set criteria, including project merit,
feasibility and sustainability.
Budget
Budgets should be submitted
in a format that outlines project expenses and project income. Grants should be
requested for amount between US$5,000 - US$7,500. In-kind and/or local
financial contributions are strongly encouraged. Grant funds to pay for staff
salaries should be kept to a minimum.
Below is a sample of
expenses:
- Equipment: US$4,000 – US$8,000 for the purchase of Frequency Doubling
Technology (FDTs) for glaucoma screenings. Through the purchase of the FDTs,
Lions Clubs would then have the capacity to continue on-going screenings
events in the community after the project period.
- Miscellaneous: US$2,000 for the rental of space, tables, chairs,
food/refreshments for volunteers and costs associated with Lions mobile eye
units, such as fuel and cost of driver.
District Approval
District approval in the
form of the district governor’s signature and minutes of a district cabinet
meeting will be required before any disbursement of funds.
Application and Submission Details
Proposals should not exceed
15 pages (please do not send videos, DVDs, etc.) and need to be received via
e-mail, fax or mail by February 15,
2008 to:
Lions Clubs International
Foundation
Attn: Gina Zanin, LCIF
Sight Programs
300 West 22nd
Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Tel: 630-571-5466 x664
Fax: 630-571-3095
E-mail:
Gina.Zanin@lionsclubs.org
Attached are additional
details on the glaucoma screening protocol.
Location and identifying your target population is the single
most important aspect of a successful glaucoma screening. Health fairs, church
events, community functions, and African American organizations’ events are just
a few locations that are inexpensive venues to establish your presence in the
community and make a significant humanitarian contribution at the same time.
Screening Staff
We have found that Lions clubs, church organizations, and
service groups can provide volunteers to help with registration of patients,
acuity tests and operating of the FDT’s (field of vision analyzers). It is up to
you to make these connections and have the support staff required for a glaucoma
screening.
Screening Protocol
·
Registration
·
Acuity test
·
Field of
vision test
·
Tonometry test
·
Pachmetry test
·
Direct
examination
Equipment
We
Provide:
-
Registration forms that are a NCR duplicate system, which includes ocular and
family history as well as disclaimer.
- Three
to ten Humphreys FDTs.
- Tonopen
tip covers.
-
Optional - Non mydriatic retinal imaging camera, Topcon NW 200
- Five
tonopens
- Four
handheld pachymeters
-
Ophthalmoscopes
- All
power cords, extensions, power strips, alcohol wipes, and hand sanitizer
- A
public relations company will support the Lions in carrying out all PR for the
project.
We will
ship supplies to your office one week prior to screening. The NW 200 comes with
a laptop for one of your technicians to become familiar with and use at the
screening. The NW 200 gives a detailed view of the optic nerve without dilating
the pupil; until now, this capability has not been seen at a typical glaucoma
screening. If you feel there will be any media coverage this will be the hook
that draws them in.
You
Provide:
-
Volunteers
-
Location arrangements
- Tables,
chairs, tissue, and pens
-
Shipping address for the equipment
Support
Allergan/LCIF
can help provide technical support to carry out the screening. Our technical
advisor can help groups that have no previous experience with glaucoma
screenings, or can provide further assistance to groups that already have
glaucoma screening experience. The day of the screening our technical advisor
will work along side you and your staff in whatever capacity is needed.
Together we will ensure that the glaucoma screening is the highest quality.
Our technical advisor
will arrive one day before the screening unless specifically asked to come
earlier. The technical advisor support comes at no cost to you. Together we
can serve and educate your community about this important disease.
Clubs that have used the WMMR site to file monthly membership reports,
activities reports, etc. during the past fiscal year will not receive a printed paper
copy of the Officer Reporting Form (PU101). Go to the logon page of the WMMR
site and follow Page 8 of the instructions on the Quick Reference Guide, which
can be downloaded from that logon page.
Clubs that have not used the WMMR site during the past year will receive a
printed paper copy.
Anyone wishing to file a paper copy (fill out by hand and fax or mail to
headquarters) may obtain one from the Web site by doing the following:
Click “Resources”
· Click “Forms”
· Click “Other” from the menu on the right
· Click “Download” under the first entry – Officer Reporting Form
The deadline for filing all officers is May 15, 2007
The Proud Lion / Lioness Program has undergone a procedure change, to wit:
After the member and / or Sponsor has completed all five (5) tasks, and gotten the required Signatures,
the form / card is given to the Club Secretary for processing. The Secretary completes the Achievement form and
sends it to MD-4 in Santa Barbara. A lapel pin is received in return
If the member / sponsor wishes the vest pins, the order form for the vest pins and a check is then sent to MD-4.
The Secretary records the activity on the Lions MMR or Lioness monthly report form to your Lions Club.
This achievement of the Members within six (6) months of joining the club has shown a marked increase in new
member retention. The Sponsor can receive additional colors of the Sponsor pin as more new members are
encouraged to participate in this project. We call this the “FRONT DOOR” Commitment.
The “REAR DOOR” Commitment. To prevent older / current Members from dropping out, is accomplished by
either challenging them to re-commit to Lions Service and achieving these five (5) task within a six (6) month
period, or by being asked to MENTOR a Current Lion in their club to become a Mentor / Sponsor of new Lions /
Lioness.
We have found that this activity, may once again, ignite the passion for LIONS SERVICE in those many
Lions / Lioness who have “Been there, Done that”!
Please copy the attached forms as needed, or ask MD-4 to send you additional Supplies.
Any questions, or assistance you need, please contact me as follows:
Lion Harry De Lope 9768 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville, CA 95451
Phone: (707) 277 – 9177. FAX: (707) 277 – 7755.E-mail
Sincerely Lion Harry
PROUD LION PROUD LIONESS
Multiple District Four
ACHIEVMENT FORM
Protégé Member. _____________________________________________ Join Date. _____________________
Mentoring Lion / Lioness. ___________________________________ Completion Date. __________________
Club Name. _____________________________________________________District. _____________________
The following Goals or the Proud Lion / Lioness Sponsor Program have been successfully attained by the
Protégé Member as either a new Lion / Lioness or a current Member in good standing, under the guidance of
the mentoring Sponsor and both qualify for the Proud Lion / Lioness Awards.
Protégé Lion / Lioness
Attend a Club Board meeting.
Participate in a Club Service or Fund Raising Activity.
Introduce a new prospective member to the Club.
Make a visit to another Club and secure a Visitation Slip.
Attend a Zone, Region, District or Multiple District Meeting and report back to the Club.
We certify that the goals listed above have been attained within the specified six (6) month period and that
the Mentor / Sponsor accompanied the Protégé Lion / Lioness to each of the five Activities.
Signatures:
Protégé Lion / Lioness. __________________________________Club President. ______________________
Mentor / Sponsor. _______________________________________ Club Secretary. _____________________
Upon completion, Please submit this form to the Club Secretary
Attention: Club Secretary – To obtain lapel pins for the Lions / Lioness listed, send a completed copy of
this form to: Multiple District Four, 129 Los Aquajes Ave, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101
Or Fax to (805)963-8254
Please send Lapel Pins to:
Club Secretary Name. __________________________________________________
Address. _____________________________________________________________
City. ________________________________State. ______________ Zip. __________
We all get mail with canceled postage stamps. The canceled stamps can be used for the District 4-C2 Stamp Club Project. The California Veterans Home in Yountville has a Stamp Club as part of their Recreation Program. They need used canceled stamps for their residents who collect stamps as a hobby to pass the time in their recreation program.
LIONS can help by removing the stamps from the envelopes by tearing the paper around the stamps, and collecting them for the District 4-C2 Stamp Club Project. Please send only the large U.S. commemorative or any foreign stamps.Smaller size, 37¢ regular postage stamps are not needed.
Any stamp collecting materials or stamp collections that can be donated should also be considered for donation to this LIONS Project. If you have stamps that have been professionally appraised, you can use the donation as a Tax Deductible expense with a letter of receipt from the District Stamp Chairman.
The used stamps or any stamp collecting materials can be brought to the Cabinet Meetings, or sent to:
Dr. Howard Levenson, Stamp Club Chairman 326 Mountain View Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901-1352.
Clubs should be sure to mention their participation in this activity on their monthly Activity Reports.
The District 4-C2 Stamp Club is Chapter I of the LIONS International Stamp Club (LISC) which celebrated its 52nd Charter Anniversary at the LIONS International Convention in Detroit, Michigan in July.
Anyone interested in joining the LIONS International Stamp Club may obtain a
Membership Application from LION Dr. Levenson.
Subscription for One Year. $21:00
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________ City: _____________
State: _____Zip Code: _________
Fax: ________________ E-mail: ____________________
Make checks payable to:District 4-C2 Bulletin and Ads.
Send completed form with check to:
Cabinet Secretary - Jean Roybal
2046 Feliz Road
Novato, CA 94945-1751
Cabinet Secretary - Jean Roybal
If you have E-Mail capabilities, you will receive weekly information from
District 4-C2.
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