Leo club advisors
As a Leo club advisor, your enthusiasm about working with young people and guiding Leos in club management and service is key to ensuring their success. In addition, you play an important role in kickstarting the collaboration between Leos and your Lions club, creating an environment for learning and connecting Leos with other community leaders.
Understanding your role
Some responsibilities of your role can vary depending on your Leos’ ages — Omega Leos may require different support than Alpha Leos, like when executing service projects or developing leadership skills. But regardless of which club you’re sponsoring, there are tasks that you’ll need to support and training to help you do it.
Talk to Lion leaders supporting Leos
Be sure to maintain open communication with the district and multiple district Leo chairpersons, as well as Leo leaders at those levels, to ensure full support for your Leo club.
Report your Leos
Take time to report any new Leo members, clubs and service projects in the Lion Portal to help track the health of the club and to see the service impact Leos have made. Learn more about the importance of reporting in the Reporting Matters Guide.
Order supplies
Explore Leo-branded items in the Lions Shop to help recognize your Leos and show your Leo pride. You can also order recruitment materials and the Leo Club Program Handbook using the Leo Club Publications Order Form.
Attend a Leo forum
Leo forums can help you understand the Leo Club Program and network with other Lions and Leos so you can find new ideas for service, build connections and more.
You can also find more information about what your role entails in the Leo Club Program Handbook.
Supporting Leos’ next service steps
As Leos consider serving as a Lion or approach the end of their time in the Leo Club Program, it’s important to talk with them about continuing their service journey and to let them know they have options. Alpha Leos may find Omega Leos to be a natural next step. In addition to Omega Leos, encouraging Leos to become Lions is an excellent way to help Leos to continue to grow their impact.
If Alpha or Omega Leos do not transfer their membership before aging out of the Leo Club Program, their respective records will be automatically closed, or end-dated, by Lions International annually on June 30 according to Board Policy Chapter XXII, Article V., C. Be sure to let your Leos know that continuing their service journey will help keep their service record intact.
Other ways to help your Leos
In addition to the logistical steps required in your role, there are other steps you can take to help your Leos and your Leo club grow.
Set your club up for success
Learn how you and your fellow Lions club officers can help your Leo club start strong with tips on member recruitment, promoting the club and much more.
Help your Leos thrive
See all the other ways you can help your Leos find success by mentoring your Leos, encouraging the use of the Leo Advancement Sessions and more. Explore available awards, grants and training opportunities available.
Trainings
The Leo Club Advisor Training is designed to give you a clearer understanding of both the Leo Club Program and your role as an advisor. The training includes six modules that cover important tips, tools and resources that can help you find success in supporting your Leos.
Module 1: Leo Club Program overview
Learn about the history, purpose and structure of the Leo Club Program. PowerPoint
Module 2: The role of the Leo club advisor
Get a better understanding of the responsibilities of your role as well as strategies for serving as effective advisors and promoting positive youth development. PowerPoint
Module 3: Leo club administration
Review the key administrative functions of Leo clubs including fees, bank accounts, elections, reporting, meetings and important dates. PowerPoint
Module 4: Leo Club Program resources from Lions International
Learn about resources and tools available from Lions International to support Leo club advisors. PowerPoint
Module 5: Working with younger people
Find tips for how to successfully work with young people. PowerPoint
Module 6: Continuing the Leo to Lion service journey
Learn about the different Lions membership paths Leos can take after their service in the Leo Club Program. PowerPoint
