Managing your club
As a club officer, you play a specific role in ensuring your club’s success. And by understanding the full scope of your position and how you work with other club officers, your club can thrive by building a culture of collaboration.
The importance of serving as a club officer
Serving as a club officer gives you the opportunity to set the tone for your club and its members. From encouraging leadership development and training opportunities to keeping your Lion Portal reporting current, onboarding incoming officers and cultivating a sense of belonging, club officers play a key role in the success of the club.
For more detailed information about serving as an officer, check out the Club Officer Guide.
Club president/vice president
The club president and vice president oversees club operations, presides over board meetings and leads the Global Action Team. Their responsibilities include appointing qualified leadership, adhering to constitutional and legal requirements, guiding and supporting members, and collaborating with district teams on various initiatives.
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Club secretary
The club secretary acts as the link between the club, district and Lions International, supporting smooth operations and member engagement. Responsibilities can include maintaining accurate records, such as meeting minutes, attendance and financial documents, and assisting in creating the club calendar.
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Club treasurer
The club treasurer handles the club’s finances by collecting and depositing funds, working with the secretary to send member dues statements, and reporting payments to the board. They pay bills as approved, keep track of all financial records, and share monthly and semi-annual financial updates with the board.
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Best Practice for Financial Transparency
Payment Instructions
Additional resources
Explore more club and Lion resources below to help ensure your club’s success.
- Thrive as a club officer
- Plan for Your Club’s Success – A four-step process to getting your club on track to thrive.
- MISSION 1.5 – Our global approach to membership growth.
- Weeks of Service – Coordinated service centered around specific causes and initiatives.
- Lion Portal – The hub for all things Lions, from reporting to training and more.
- Lions Learning Center – Online training videos and resources.
- Legal Resources – A listing of all the legal documents pertaining to Lions International, including the Constitution and Bylaws, Board Policy Manual, insurance information and much more.
- Club Name Change Form – A form to change the name of your Lions club.
- Boost your club’s visibility
- Club Marketing – Tools and resources to help you plan and create your club marketing materials.
- International Peace Poster Contest – The international contest giving young people the opportunity to share their creativity and visions of peace.
- Expand your membership
- Club Membership Chairperson – Tools and resources to help you attract and retain new members.
- Strengthen Membership – A toolbox of resources for boosting your membership.
- Rebuilding and Reactivating Clubs – Resources to rebuild and reactivate canceled and struggling clubs.
- Support Leo clubs
- Start a Leo Club – Step-by-step instructions on how to start a Leo club.
- YCE Exchange Youth – Background information and frequently asked questions about the Youth Camps and Exchange program.
- Plan and enhance your service
- Club Service Chairperson – Resources to inspire your service.
- Service Journey – A webpage detailing each step of the service journey.
- Service Reporting – Highlights our global service impact and the importance of reporting your service.
- Tap into the power of LCIF
- LCIF Leadership Toolkit – Details about LCIF leadership positions, and helpful resources about the foundation.
- Melvin Jones Fellowship – Background on the fellowship, how you can become a Melvin Jones Fellow and more.
- Gain recognition
- Lions Shop – The official online shop of Lions International, featuring club supplies, clothing, accessories and more.
- Excellence Awards – An award presented to clubs who meet certain criteria in the areas of membership, service, leadership and donations to LCIF.
