Lions District 14-B Pennsylvania

Membership Categories: There are several categories of membership, which are fully explained in the Lions Clubs Standard Form Constitution and By-Laws. They are Active, Member-at-Large, Honorary, Privileged, Life Member, Associate and Affiliate. Members cannot simultaneously hold membership – other than Honorary or Associate – in more than one Lions club.

Club Budgets: Clubs maintain two separate budgets: activities and administrative. The activities funds of a Lions club, consisting of funds raised from the public through club projects, may only be expended to satisfy a community or public need. The administrative budget is what finances club operations. Its income comes mostly from club dues.

Officers and Board of Directors: Officers are elected annually for a term coinciding with the association’s fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Directors are elected for two-year terms. Meetings of the board are usually held once each month.

CLUB ORGANIZATION CHART

CLUB PRESIDENT
The president serves as the club’s chief executive officer and presides at all meetings of the club and the board of directors. The president issues the call for regular and special meetings in accordance with the club’s by-laws or procedures, plans the agenda and ensures that the status of each committee activity is reported. It is also the responsibility of the president to see that regular elections are duly called, noticed and held. The president cooperates with, and is an active member of, the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which the club is located.

VICE PRESIDENTS
In the event that the president should be unable to perform the duties of office for any reason, the vice president next in rank occupies the position and performs the duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president, under the direction of the president, oversees the functioning of various committees of the club.

CLUB SECRETARY
Under the supervision and direction of the president and board of directors, the secretary acts as a liaison officer between the club and both the district and International Headquarters. Responsibilities of the secretary include submitting reports (including the monthly Monthly Membership Report), maintaining club records and issuing financial statements to club members.

CLUB TREASURER
The treasurer is responsible for all club financial matters. Duties include receiving all monies and paying club obligations, maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements and submitting financial reports.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
The immediate past president, along with other past presidents, serves as an official greeter of members and their guests at club meetings and represents the club in welcoming new people into the community served by the club.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
The membership director serves as the chairperson of the membership committee. Responsibilities of the membership director include development of membership growth programs, implementation of recruitment and retention programs and preparation of orientation sessions.

TAIL TWISTER
The Tail Twister serves to promote harmony, good fellowship and enthusiasm at club meetings through the judicious imposition of fines on members. The Tail Twister may not be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present. Any funds -collected by the Tail Twister are immediately turned over to the treasurer.

LION TAMER
The Lion Tamer serves as custodian of club property. Duties include being responsible for club property (such as flags, banners, gavels, etc.), serving as a sergeant at arms during meetings and distributing materials at meetings