GLT and GMT. The way to the future of Lions Clubs and Mem
bers.
The year 2010-2011 has all but departed into history, and perhaps the most pleasing thing that happened was the hosting of our District Convention in November 2010. It was most gratifing that the whole event was so well organised that no one hitch eventuated.
I must say that the hard work by the organising committee did the club pround just as those members who pitched in to do the small jobs
that needed attention.
It was unfortunate that our candidate for 3rd Vice Governor was unsuccessful due in part to the fact as club President he was unable to put in the ground work required to lobby support. Congratulations must go to Lion George Bugeja of the Ulverstone Lions Club on being elected. Lion Michael macLaren has already been given the green light by the club to renominate again this year at Spring Bay. This time around Michael has another year as a member of the district cabinet as a Zone Chairman, and in the coming year has been appointed The District Health port folio. All good experience for the times ahead.
bers.The year 2010-2011 has all but departed into history, and perhaps the most pleasing thing that happened was the hosting of our District Convention in November 2010. It was most gratifing that the whole event was so well organised that no one hitch eventuated.
I must say that the hard work by the organising committee did the club pround just as those members who pitched in to do the small jobs
that needed attention.It was unfortunate that our candidate for 3rd Vice Governor was unsuccessful due in part to the fact as club President he was unable to put in the ground work required to lobby support. Congratulations must go to Lion George Bugeja of the Ulverstone Lions Club on being elected. Lion Michael macLaren has already been given the green light by the club to renominate again this year at Spring Bay. This time around Michael has another year as a member of the district cabinet as a Zone Chairman, and in the coming year has been appointed The District Health port folio. All good experience for the times ahead.
To the incoming board of my home club, congratulations on you election, I just hope that you enjoy the challenges that await you in the year ahead. President Michael has steppd up again as President as well as his appointment to the District 201T1 Cabinet as mentioned above.
Perhaps something of a surprise was my invitation to become a member of DGE Dale Crawford's team as the new District Co-odinator of the Global Leadership Team (GLT). What I thought was a one year term. This turned out to be the start of a three year journey to encourage leaders in our mist, to take on board training so that we as Lions will have a membership that will adopt the 21st century methods of doing things.
Perhaps something of a surprise was my invitation to become a member of DGE Dale Crawford's team as the new District Co-odinator of the Global Leadership Team (GLT). What I thought was a one year term. This turned out to be the start of a three year journey to encourage leaders in our mist, to take on board training so that we as Lions will have a membership that will adopt the 21st century methods of doing things.
We must change to survive, and no doubt I will say more on the subject later.
May 21st, 2011 took me, as well as three other District Lions to Melbourne to learn more about the new system that LCI, MD201, from there to our District, and lastly Lions Clubs membership were to take on board. Our two VDG's David "Dickie" Daniels, and George Bugeja were kept in order by David Triffett District Co-odinator for the Global Membership Team (GMT) and myself. No mean feat I might add, especially "(Trickie) Dickie". At the end of the day all four of us came away more than happy with our input, plus the fact we had done our homework. O
ne could suppose that out of the 40 plus attendees more than half were left with their collective mouths open. The Tassie Lions were in town and let them all know it.
ne could suppose that out of the 40 plus attendees more than half were left with their collective mouths open. The Tassie Lions were in town and let them all know it.I read recently, that if we don't change our collective modes of operation by the year 2022 service club organisations will cease to exist world wide. A terrifying thought that all the good work done by those over the years, no longer available to those who need it most. Programs such as Sight First, River Blindness, the help and assistance to communities after natural disasters. The list is endless.
One can only hope that this was a figment of some persons imagination based on what has happened over the past few years. This then is the part reason I would suggest for the creation of the GMT - GLT teams that will replace Membership, Education, Retention, & Leadership (MERL) as of July 1st 2011. This will be a very real challenge in the three years ahead for all involved.
The term that Tasmanians are born with two heads could have an element of truth. We are after all twice as smart as mainlanders, and you had better believe it. The image is of legendary King Wilbert thought to have been born in the Emu Bay (now Burnie) area around the year 1864, and his genes have been passed on over the following generations of Tasmanians. It is a good story and I'll stick to it.
The image of King Wilbert was taken in the Centro Plaza Burnie some years ago. It is the result of the warped humour of a Rotary member who owns and operates Austins Caravans. Bass Highway, Somerset, Tasmania.
