District Governors goals for 2009-2010:

1)       Environment:

• Area clean ups (beach, park and informal settlements) Plant trees, fruit and vegetable gardens in underprivileged areas(Celebrate Arbour Week, carbon foot-printing)
• Awareness of environmental days (world environment day)

 2)      Youth:

• Spotlight on Children (visit hospital & orphanages to bring cheer, collect food, clothing, blankets etc)
• Encourage the growth of our future leaders (establish at least 1 Leo Club)
• Encourage all clubs to participate in the Peace Poster Contest

 

3)      Health:

• Awareness of various health matters (Heart, Breast Cancer, Diabetes and Retinal screening)
• Clubs to promote these health days at shopping centres together with the assistance of the relevant organisation (ie. SA Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Encourage participation in the Strides for Diabetes walk on 14 November

 

4)      R.O.A.R. Factor:

• Recruit
• 60 new members = +1 per club [more is a definite bonus]
• 2 to 3 club branches = Atlantis, Wynberg, Bonnievale (any other areas are most welcome!)
•  Our two current club branches to be fully fledged clubs by May 2010

• Orientate:
• Hold quarterly orientation sessions in various Zones and Regions

•  Advertise:
• Clubs to activitely promote their activities in their local media, send out membership drive flyers, post office leaflet drops, etc

• Retain:
• Membership Committees to find out what each member's passionate project is and keep them involved = happy Lions and Partners
• Membership Director to complete monthly ROAR Action Plan 

I look forward to a wonderful year of reaching new heights in service and fellowship.