1st Vice President

1. Conduct an annual club quality assessment and collaborate with the club officers, specifically members of the club’s Global Action Team and other committee chairpersons during their term as first vice president to develop a plan for membership growth, community engagement, and the fulfillment of humanitarian services to be presented and approved by the board of directors during their term as president.

2. Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Leadership Chairperson and along with other members of the leadership committee:

   1. Ensure that new members are provided with an effective orientation so new members understand how the club operates within its district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International, with the support of the Club Membership Chairperson.

   2. Ensure current and/or incoming club officers attend training, offered by the district and/or via the Lions Learning Center (LLC)

   3. Communicate to the District Global Leadership Coordinator the need for training, the names of potential new leaders and the leadership development activities that club members attend.

   4. Identify potential leaders and encourage their development as future leaders.

   5. Encourage members to participate in leadership training offered by the district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International.

3. Take a key role in membership retention and ensure organizational excellence by measuring member satisfaction and utilizing feedback to improve club operations.

4. Understand the club’s role in district activities and events.

5. Network with the officers of other clubs to gain ideas that may be applied to the club.

6. Gain in-depth knowledge of district, multiple district initiatives that support leadership development, membership growth and the expansion of humanitarian service.

7. Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.

8. If the president is unable to perform the duties of their office for any reason, the vice president next in rank shall occupy their position and perform their duties with the same authority as the president.

9. Oversee the functioning of such committees of this club as the president shall designate.