Tools & Resources List
For Membership Chairs
Here you can find tools and resources to help you do the awesome job of perpetuating Lionism into the world!
We will continue to add tools for you as we find or develop them for you!
Are You a New Membership Chair?
This can be an exciting time in taking on a new role as important as the Membership Chair. But it can also be a bit overwhelming too. Especially if you are stepping into the role if it has been previously unfilled, or don't have someone to show you how and what to get started with. So it is our intention to help you with this so you can assume your role more easily and then thrive. And then hopefully, so will your club!
So to help you with this, we have come up with a suggested order of actions to help you get started in the best possible way. That being said, here's what we think could help you the most:
1. Read the E-Book
Every official role in the club has an e-book describing what is expected of your role. It can be daunting, but it does give you a framework to work with. If you don't have a copy you download it by clicking on the button below:
2. Does Your club have a Membership Committee?
If your club does not have one, you want to consider forming one. It is sometimes much easier to have a team when it comes to what the impact of this role has the potential to be in your club. We recommend trying to get a diverse group together. Such as including newer members and older members to get a diverse perspective.
3. Does Your Club Have a Membership Growth Plan?
The most successful clubs have a plan to grow and maintain their club's membership. Watch the presentation below to get some ideas, and there are worksheets and materials below that you can look at to help you formulate this. We also recommend that your plan design encompasses more than 1 year because this can make your plan more effective and provide stability to your membership goals.
4. Does Your Club Have An Orientation Program?
It is critically important that you have a consistent program to onboard new members to your club. They need to know and feel that it is a special achievement to be a part of a Lion's Club. A good onboarding process makes a person feel welcomed and part of the group. It may also encourage them to want to stay for a long time. As a committee you may want to discuss how you want to make this happen. Here on the site, we have prepared a presentation about this with resources available to help you think about this process and put one together. You can find it here:
4 Steps to Getting Started as a Membership Chair
When you're just getting started you might need a little help. Here's what we recommend to help you and your club thrive in your new role!
Summary of the Presentation
Here's the summary of what to think about with regards to your role as Membership Chair.
Club Membership Growth Plan Workbooks
Use these worksheets to help you evaluate and summarize the needs of your club going forward and to help you set goals for your growth plan.
The Seal Beach Membership Growth Plan
Regarded by many Lions as one of the most successful plans to increase membership in their club you may elect to model yours after theirs.
Plan For Success!
Here's a handy chart of considerations for your role as Membership Chair as you get started planning
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3 Questions About Orientation
These are the 3 main questions you need to answer in preparing your new member orientation with some examples to consider.
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Things to Include in Your New Member Onboarding Packet
You can include any additional items in your packet to help welcome and inform your new Lion to your club. These packets tend to really help with retention and it is strongly recommended that you put these together with that in mind.
New Member Induction Packet
Here's a really quick and easy guide on how to make an occasion out of your newest member's induction into the club! A sense of occasion really makes entry into the club an important milestone for someone and impress on them the importance of the organization and the people they are joining.
District 20 Y Lions Training Site