ORIENTATION
WHAT ARE Leo Clubs?
Leo Clubs are an Official Activity of Lions Clubs International that encourages young men and women between ages of 12 to 28 to serve others in their community and around the world.
Lions Clubs International
It is the world’s largest and most active service club organisation, adhering to the basic principle of humanitarian service to the community. It was founded in
Lions Motto
‘WE SERVE’
Lions Slogan
L –
I - Intelligence
O – Our
N – Nation’s
S – Safety
Lions Colours
Gold & Purple
Lions-Leo Relationship
Lions supervise and educate Leos by organising seminars and workshops for them. Lions provide proper guidance and counsel to enable the Leos to be responsible for planning and implementing projects
Lions will appoint Leo Club Advisors to be present at meetings of the Leo Clubs. Leo Clubs are a
long-term project of Lions Club.
Who are the Leos?
Leos are young men and women of high moral standards ages 12 to 28, who are dedicated to making a difference in their community and are not members of other service clubs.
When was the Leo Program started?
Lions Clubs International adopted the Leo Programme in October 1967
Leo Clubs in
First Leo Club formed: Leo Club of
Objective
The objective is to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community.
Leo Pledge
I pledged of my hands, extended and open, to help those in need. I pledge of my heart, reach for it and it will be touched. I pledge of my ears, to hear another’s outcry. My eyes to see, the plight of others. My knowledge to bring a man closer to his dreams. I pledge of myself, for the betterment of my community and my country.
Leo Program
ALPHA Leos will receive programming that is appropriate and of interest to young service-minded leaders in their teenage years, with focus on the following: Character Development, Team-Building and Community Service in an Education Context.
OMEGA Leos will receive materials that concentrate on the interest of young adults, with focus on the following: Professional Development, Leadership Skills, International Contacts and Community Service
Purpose
The purpose is to promote service activities among the youth of the community that will develop the individual qualities of…LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE & OPPORTUNITY
Motto
The motto is L-E-O
The letter ‘L’ stands for ‘Leadership’; develop skills as ORGANISER, in TIME MANAGEMENT and in MOTIVATION.
The letter ‘E’ stands for ‘Experience’; learn the importance of COOPERATION through the PERFORMANCE of COMMUNITY SERVICE by working as a TEAM
The letter ‘O’ stands for ‘
Benefits derived from being a Leo
Making new friends; viewing the world through another’s perspective; developing confidence; gaining organisational skills through hands-on experience; experiencing teamwork; having fellowship, participating in youth camps and youth exchange program etc.
Privileges
You will enjoy the global identity of a worldwide organisation. You will learn from other young people around the world and participate in international conventions and forums. You can enrol into the Continuous Leo Development program which teaches you on leadership, experience and opportunity.
District Recognitions
When you participate in the Leo program and the various activities, you will be recognition. This is done during the Leo forum. Among the Awards available are Special Achievement Awards for President, Vice President, Secretary, Director, Tamer and Tail Twister, Certificate of Merit and
Top/Outstanding Project Awards
The Link
You can surf thr website to read the network of the LCI, District, Lions Clubs and Leo Clubs.
Who are your district officers?
Your Leo Advisor will brief you on your District Governor, District Chairman for Leo Club, Regional Committee Chairman for Leo Club, sponsoring Lions club president, Faculty advisor,
sponsoring Lions Club and Leo clubs in your area.
What is the Continuous Leo Development Education Program?
The CLD Education Programme is available in three parts. Part I covers the topic of ‘
Leo Orientation’. A Leo is given the syllabus on this topic. A CLD Speaker gives a talk to elaborate and make the Leo understand about the Leo program. The Leo takes a test on this topic and upon passing; the Leo is registered with the CLD program and given a number and certificate. A Leo can apply for a CLD Badge.
The Leos can participate the CLD Educational program (Part 2), which is made up of the three Lions International, designated values: Leadership, Experience, and
Education on Leadership, Education on Experience (Skills for Adolescence) and Education on
Upon passing of each subject, the Leo is entitled for a certificate and can apply for a badge. On completion of the full course, the Leo entitles for an interview to achieve the ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award.
The CLD Education Programme covers Part III.
Ten subjects are available, namely: Leo Leadership, Youth Outreach, Sight Conservation, Environmental Services, Health Services, Public Services, Education Services, Social Services, Youth Exchange, International Understanding & Cooperation.
Each subject passed will entitle a Leo to obtain a Certificate. A Leo can apply for a badge.
The CLD Education Programme covers Part IV. The highest awards achievable are the Alpha Leader Award and Omega Leader Award.
To qualify for a Alpha Leader award, a Leo will has to obtain a ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award and has passed in 5 subjects of Part III.
To qualify for a Omega Leader award, a Leo will has to obtain a ‘Leo Certificate of Proficiency’ Award and has passed in 7 subjects of Part III and pass a test for organising a ‘meaningful project’.
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