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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Lions Club
What is Lions Club?
Lions Club is the largest service organization in the world. Lions Clubs exist to serve their local communities and to serve others around the world.
Are there dues?
Yes. Lions pay dues to the international organization and to their District and local clubs to pay for club administration. That way, funds collected from the public are all put to good use.
How much is it?
Dues vary by club.
How do I find out more about Lions?
There is plenty of information on the internet on this website and on the Lions International website. But the best way is to visit a club meeting near you and meet the members.
Where can I get a membership application?
Here you go! Just click this link.
Do you collect old eyeglasses?
Yes, we do! Eyeglasses are recycled and usable pairs are distributed in developing nations. Others are recycled for parts or for metal. We also recycle used hearing aids!
Where can I take eyeglasses and hearing aids?
There are collection boxes in almost every town. There is a partial list here, or contact a club in your area. You can also fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and we'll find a collection site near you.
Website Questions
What else will be added to the website?
Well, lots! But a lot depends on you, the Lions, and what you would like to see here and what information you send to me. Your Webmaster is pretty smart but can't read your mind.
Why isn't there a link to my club's website?
We don't know what it is! Please send it!
How can my club get its own website?
Lions International has launched a new program called e-Clubhouse for Lions Clubs to get their own websites. It's fun, it's easy, and it's free! No excuses, get one today!
What is the password to see the password-protected pages?
Well, if I told you here, the whole world would know! The username and password was emailed to the club secretaries and presidents, zone chairs, region chairs, and District leadership. If you are a Lions Club member, you can ask one of them.
How do I find Lions 39W on Facebook?
If you are signed up for Facebook, type Lions 39W in the search box at the top right hand side of your home page. Then become a "fan". Or just go to facebook.com/lions39w.
Where is the Lions 39W Blog?
www.Lions39W.com
What is a blog anyway?
A blog is like a journal. The District 39W blog has information on current events around the Lions' community. Entries are short, often accompanied by photos, and there is a place to make a comment. Most recent news is at the top.
Can I make comments?
Yes, please do! At the bottom of each post, just click on Comments and there will be a place to submit your comments.
Questions about District Activity Reports
What is the District Activity Report?
The report contains information about your club's membership and activities. By filling out and submitting the form, you will be helping the District Governor collect information that can be used to compile total numbers for various activities in our clubs. You will also be submitting the information about your club that you'd like to see in Paw Prints.
Is this a new form?
No, it's basically the same information as the previous one. It's just a different format.
When should it be filled out?
The report is due by the 10th of each month. For example, August's information is due by the 10th of September.
What if I didn't fill one out last month?
That's OK, go ahead and fill one out for the month you missed. Just make sure you pick the correct month in the drop down list.
Who should fill it out?
Typically, the secretary of each club fills out the form, although anyone could be designated to do it.
We have 5 club meetings in the month but there is only space for 4. What should I do?
Just fill out 4 meetings. Currently there is only room for 4 meetings on the form.
Can I get a copy of it?
The report will be emailed back to you.
Do I need to send it to my Zone chair?
No, it will be emailed for you.
Does this replace the LCI report?
No, you still have to do the one for LCI. See "LCI Reports" below.
What if the secretary doesn't have internet access?
The secretary can receive a printed version and fax it or mail it to their zone chair. The zone chair will enter the information for you. (Thank you, Zone Chairs!)
What if I don't remember the password?
There is no password! There are, however, certain questions that must be filled out before the form will be accepted. You may occasionally encounter those funny words you have to copy before the form can be submitted which insures that you are a person and not a robot. You may also encounter a confirmation # that goes to your email, again, to make sure you're a real person. Don't worry, this happens on less than 1% of forms submitted.
Where do I get the form?
The form can be accessed at this link: http://formsmarts.com/form/a29 . It is also available from a link on the home page of the District website. Look on the left hand side.
I still have questions.
Please use the form at the bottom of the page to submit your questions.
LCI Monthly Membership and Activity Reports
What is the "LCI Report"?
It's a report that Lions Clubs International (LCI) asks all clubs to fill out each month to track membership and club activities.
Where do I find it?
It's available from a link at the top of the Lions International website or there is a link on the home page of the District website. Look on the left hand side.
I don't know my password.
If you are a current club secretary or president, you should have received a password from LCI. If not, or if you've misplaced it, contact LCI.
What is a PU 101?
It's an LCI form for reporting your club officers. New club officers should be reported to LCI by May 15 of each year. You can find the form here and fill it out online. If you don't fill it out, your new officers will not get mail and email from Lions International and they won't get new passwords for filling out the reports. They will be sad.
What is Lions Club?
Lions Club is the largest service organization in the world. Lions Clubs exist to serve their local communities and to serve others around the world.
Are there dues?
Yes. Lions pay dues to the international organization and to their District and local clubs to pay for club administration. That way, funds collected from the public are all put to good use.
How much is it?
Dues vary by club.
How do I find out more about Lions?
There is plenty of information on the internet on this website and on the Lions International website. But the best way is to visit a club meeting near you and meet the members.
Where can I get a membership application?
Here you go! Just click this link.
Do you collect old eyeglasses?
Yes, we do! Eyeglasses are recycled and usable pairs are distributed in developing nations. Others are recycled for parts or for metal. We also recycle used hearing aids!
Where can I take eyeglasses and hearing aids?
There are collection boxes in almost every town. There is a partial list here, or contact a club in your area. You can also fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and we'll find a collection site near you.
Website Questions
What else will be added to the website?
Well, lots! But a lot depends on you, the Lions, and what you would like to see here and what information you send to me. Your Webmaster is pretty smart but can't read your mind.
Why isn't there a link to my club's website?
We don't know what it is! Please send it!
How can my club get its own website?
Lions International has launched a new program called e-Clubhouse for Lions Clubs to get their own websites. It's fun, it's easy, and it's free! No excuses, get one today!
What is the password to see the password-protected pages?
Well, if I told you here, the whole world would know! The username and password was emailed to the club secretaries and presidents, zone chairs, region chairs, and District leadership. If you are a Lions Club member, you can ask one of them.
How do I find Lions 39W on Facebook?
If you are signed up for Facebook, type Lions 39W in the search box at the top right hand side of your home page. Then become a "fan". Or just go to facebook.com/lions39w.
Where is the Lions 39W Blog?
www.Lions39W.com
What is a blog anyway?
A blog is like a journal. The District 39W blog has information on current events around the Lions' community. Entries are short, often accompanied by photos, and there is a place to make a comment. Most recent news is at the top.
Can I make comments?
Yes, please do! At the bottom of each post, just click on Comments and there will be a place to submit your comments.
Questions about District Activity Reports
What is the District Activity Report?
The report contains information about your club's membership and activities. By filling out and submitting the form, you will be helping the District Governor collect information that can be used to compile total numbers for various activities in our clubs. You will also be submitting the information about your club that you'd like to see in Paw Prints.
Is this a new form?
No, it's basically the same information as the previous one. It's just a different format.
When should it be filled out?
The report is due by the 10th of each month. For example, August's information is due by the 10th of September.
What if I didn't fill one out last month?
That's OK, go ahead and fill one out for the month you missed. Just make sure you pick the correct month in the drop down list.
Who should fill it out?
Typically, the secretary of each club fills out the form, although anyone could be designated to do it.
We have 5 club meetings in the month but there is only space for 4. What should I do?
Just fill out 4 meetings. Currently there is only room for 4 meetings on the form.
Can I get a copy of it?
The report will be emailed back to you.
Do I need to send it to my Zone chair?
No, it will be emailed for you.
Does this replace the LCI report?
No, you still have to do the one for LCI. See "LCI Reports" below.
What if the secretary doesn't have internet access?
The secretary can receive a printed version and fax it or mail it to their zone chair. The zone chair will enter the information for you. (Thank you, Zone Chairs!)
What if I don't remember the password?
There is no password! There are, however, certain questions that must be filled out before the form will be accepted. You may occasionally encounter those funny words you have to copy before the form can be submitted which insures that you are a person and not a robot. You may also encounter a confirmation # that goes to your email, again, to make sure you're a real person. Don't worry, this happens on less than 1% of forms submitted.
Where do I get the form?
The form can be accessed at this link: http://formsmarts.com/form/a29 . It is also available from a link on the home page of the District website. Look on the left hand side.
I still have questions.
Please use the form at the bottom of the page to submit your questions.
LCI Monthly Membership and Activity Reports
What is the "LCI Report"?
It's a report that Lions Clubs International (LCI) asks all clubs to fill out each month to track membership and club activities.
Where do I find it?
It's available from a link at the top of the Lions International website or there is a link on the home page of the District website. Look on the left hand side.
I don't know my password.
If you are a current club secretary or president, you should have received a password from LCI. If not, or if you've misplaced it, contact LCI.
What is a PU 101?
It's an LCI form for reporting your club officers. New club officers should be reported to LCI by May 15 of each year. You can find the form here and fill it out online. If you don't fill it out, your new officers will not get mail and email from Lions International and they won't get new passwords for filling out the reports. They will be sad.