Day/Time:

Thursday, February 14, 2008
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Presenter:

Gregory Long, M.A., and Joe Preston, Lions Club International Foundation

Description:

Coalitions are about the business of partnerships; service clubs can make an ideal ally to your coalition. This session will help identify the motivation, roles, and benefits for involving service clubs in your coalition and its activities. Come learn how “animal clubs” can be untapped potential for your coalition.

Learning Objectives:

• Engage in interactive activities that will increase their understanding of service clubs; what motivates service clubs and their members; and effective approaches for involving service clubs and coalition work.
• Hear about and discuss specific case studies, highly successful partnerships between service clubs and coalitions. Examples will not be all inclusive, but will cover issues including fundraising and resource development; programming and service delivery; and visibility and public relations.
• Learn about the LionNet.com web site, and how to use LionNet.com net to identify local Lions Clubs. General information will also be shared about how to contact other service clubs, including Rotary, Sertoma, etc.