IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: He/She and the other past presidents shall serve as mentors to the club president and vice presidents and serve as the club LCIF coordinator unless he/she is unable at which time this position may be filled by another club member. 

PRESIDENT: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:  

(a) Serve as chief executive officer for this club.   

(b) Preside at all meetings of the board of directors of this club.  

(c) Chair the Club Global Action Team and ensure the following:  

(1) Ensure the election of qualified Lion leaders for the position of club service chairperson, club membership chairperson and club vice president, who will serve as the leadership chairperson. (2) Ensure regular meetings to discuss and advance initiatives established by the Global Action Team.  (3) Collaborate with the district Global Action Team and other club presidents to further initiatives focused on expanding humanitarian service, leadership development and membership growth.   

(d) In collaboration with the club officers and committee chairpersons, implement a plan for membership growth, community engagement, operational improvement and the fulfillment of humanitarian services as presented and approved by the club’s board of directors.  

(e) Issue the call for regular meetings and special meetings of the board of directors of this club. 

(f) Appoint standing and special committees and cooperate with chairpersons to effect regular functioning and reporting of such committees.  

(g) See that regular elections are duly called, noticed and held

(h) Ensure the club is operating in accordance with local laws.  

(i) Ensure proper administration of club operations by ensuring that all club officers and members adhere to the club’s Constitution and By-Laws and the International Constitution and By-Laws.   

(j) Encourage diplomacy and solve disputes in a fair and transparent fashion utilizing the Dispute Resolution Procedure if needed.   

(k) Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.  

(l) Serve as a mentor to vice presidents to ensure the continuance of effective leadership.

It shall be the responsibility of the President, in general, to supervisor and conduct all activities and operations of the Corporation/Organization, subject to the control, advice, and consent of the Board of Directors. The President shall keep the Board of Directors completely informed, shall freely consult with them in relation to all activities of the Corporation/Organization, and shall see that all orders and/or resolutions of the Board are carried out to the effect intended. The Board of Directors may place the President under a contract of employment where appropriate. The President shall be empowered to act, speak for, or otherwise represent the Corporation/Organization between meetings of the Board.

The President shall be responsible for the hiring and firing of all personnel, and shall be

Responsible for keeping the Board informed at all times of staff performance and for implementing any personnel policies which may be adopted and implemented by the Board. The President, at all times, is authorized to contract, receive, deposit, disburse, and account

For all funds of the Corporation/Organization, to execute in the name of the Corporation/Organization all contracts and other documents authorized either generally or specifically by the Board to be executed by the Corporation/Organization, and to negotiate any and all material business transactions of the Corporation/Organization.

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:  

(a) Conduct an annual club quality assessment and collaborate with the club officers, specifically members of the club’s Global Action Team and other committee chairpersons during his/her term as first vice president to develop a plan for membership growth, community engagement, and the fulfillment of humanitarian services to be presented and approved by the board of directors during his/her term as president.   

(b) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Leadership Chairperson and along with other members of the leadership committee:   

(1) Ensure new members are provided an effective member orientation. (2) Identify potential leaders and encourage their development as future leaders. (3) Encourage members to participate in leadership training offered by the district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International. (c) Communicate the need for training, the names of potential new leaders and leadership development activities that club members attend to the district-level Global Leadership Coordinator.     

(d) Take a key role in membership retention and ensure organizational excellence by measuring member satisfaction and utilizing feedback to improve club operations.   

(e) Understand the club’s role in district activities and events.   

 (f) Network with the officers of other clubs to gain ideas that may be applied to the club.

In the absence of the President, or in the event of his/her inability or refusal to act,  it shall then be the responsibility of the Vice President to perform all the duties of the President,  and in doing so shall have all authority and powers of,  and  shall be subject to all  of restrictions on, the President.

VICE PRESIDENTS: If the president is unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the vice president next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of this club as the president shall designate.

In the absence of the President, or in the event of his/her inability or refusal to act,  it shall then be the responsibility of the Vice President to perform all the duties of the President,  and in doing so shall have all authority and powers of,  and  shall be subject to all  of restrictions on, the President.

SECRETARY: He/she shall be under the supervision and direction of the president and the board of directors and shall act as the liaison officer between the club and the district (single, sub- and multiple) in which this club is located, and the association. The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:  

(a) Submit regular monthly and other reports to the international office of the association containing such information as may be called for by the board of directors of this association.  

(b) Submit to the district governor’s cabinet such reports as it may require.  

(c) Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which the club is located.  

(d) Have custody and keep and maintain general records of this club, including records of minutes of club and board meetings; attendance; committee appointments; elections; member information, addresses and telephone numbers of members; members club accounts.  

(e) Give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in such sum and with such surety as determined by the board of directors.  

(f) Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her term in office, the general records of the club to his/her successor in office

The Secretary, or his/her designee, shall be the custodian of all records and documents of the Corporation/Organization, which are required to be kept at the principal office of the Corporation/Organization, and shall act as secretary at all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall keep the minutes of all such meetings on file in hard copy or electronic format. S/he shall attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the Corporation/Organization and shall see that the seal of the Corporation/Organization, if any, is affixed to all documents,  the execution of which on behalf of the Corporation/Organization under its seal is duty authorized in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.

TREASURER: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:  

(a) Receive all monies, from the secretary and otherwise, and deposit the same in a bank or banks recommended by the finance committee and approved by the board of directors.  

(b) Arrange for issuance, in cooperation with the secretary, quarterly or semi-annual statements to each member for dues and other financial obligations owed to this club and report payments to the Board of Directors.  

(c) Pay out monies in payment of club obligations only on authority given by the board of directors.   

(d) Have custody and keep and maintain general records of club receipts and disbursements.  

(e) Prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual financial reports to the board of directors of this club.  

(f) Give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in such sum and with such surety as determined by the board of directors.  

(g) Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her term in office, the financial accounts, funds and records of the club to his/her successor in office.  

(h) Serves as chairperson for the finance committee.

{Chief Financial Officer)

  It shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer to keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and accurate accounts of all the properties and business transactions of the Corporation/Organization, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, capital, retained earnings, and other matters customarily included in financial statements. Any check request turned in by Thursday by 12 noon will be written that evening and disbursed, if requested after 12:01 noon on Thursday will be written the following Thursday for disbursement.

The Treasurer shall be responsible for ensuring the deposit of, or cause to be deposited, all money and other valuables as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Treasurer shall disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the Corporation/Organization, as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, and shall render to the Chair of the Board, President, and directors, whenever they request it, an account of all the Treasurer's transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation/Organization.

The Treasurer shall give the Corporation/Organization a bond, if so requested and required by the Board of Directors, in the amount and with the surety or sureties specified by the Board for faithful performance of the duties of the Treasurer's office and for restoration to the Corporation/Organization of all its books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of every kind in the Treasurer's possession or under the Treasurer's control upon the Treasurer's death, resignation, or removal from office. The Corporation/Organization shall

Pay the cost of such bond.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:  

(a) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Membership Chairperson.   

(b) Collaborate with the District Global Membership Coordinator, district leaders, members of the club’s membership committee and others to develop annual membership goals and action plans to recruit new members and to increase membership satisfaction among current club members. Present the plan to the club’s board of directors for approval and support.  

(c) Develop and lead a membership committee to help implement action plans to achieve the club’s membership goals and to positively increase the member experience.   

(d) Collaborate with the club service chairperson as well as other club committees to promote membership opportunities.   

(e) Understand the different membership types and programs offered and promote membership programs to club members.  

(f) Ensure each new member is provided an effective membership orientation and is provided opportunities to be engaged in club activities that are meaningful to the new member.   

(g) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.   

(h) Participate in Global Membership Team meetings held by the district

SERVICE CHAIRPERSON: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows: 

(a) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Service Chairperson.  

(b) Collaborate with the District Global Service Coordinator, club LCIF coordinator, district leaders, members of the club’s service committee and others to develop and communicate annual service goals and action plans that address current community needs and align with the Lions Clubs International service framework and/or district service goals when relevant. 

(c) Lead the service committee to implement the club’s service action plans in order to achieve the club’s service goals.  

(d) Incorporate opportunities for local youth and Leos to engage in all aspects of service activities, including goal setting, implementation, project evaluation and reporting. 

(e) Report service activities to Lions Clubs International.  

(f) Serve as a club resource on current community needs by monitoring the service activities of other service clubs, developing community partnerships to expand service, and utilizing tools and resources offered by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation.  

(g) Increase member satisfaction by encouraging participation and engagement in service projects. 

(h) Collaborate with the club membership chairperson and other club committees to promote membership opportunities to non-Lions during service projects.   

(i) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.  

MARKETING COMMUNICATION CHAIRPERSON: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:   

(a) Develop and implement annual communications plans for internal and external audiences, including club members, news media, supporters/sponsors and potential new members. 

(b) Publicize club activities, including service projects, fundraisers, donations, Lions Clubs International sponsored contests and other newsworthy accomplishments both internally and externally via the news media, social media, and other effective means.  

(c) Expand humanitarian initiatives, community involvement and membership initiatives through social media. 

(d) Provide communication tools to club members and to encourage all club members to participate in promoting the club’s activities via social media, referral and other effective means of communication.  

(e) Assist the club president in communicating information from the district, multiple district and international headquarters with the club members. 

(f) Work closely with the club membership chairperson to target and reach out to new potential club members.  

(g) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate. 

 Participate in meetings held by the district marketing communications chairperson

CLUB LCIF COORDINATOR: He/she communicates the mission and success of LCIF and its importance to Lions Clubs International, implements LCIF development strategies within the club and collaborates with LCIF district coordinator to promote LCIF in the local area to ensure alignment with district goals. This position also collaborates with the club service chairperson and the Global Action Team to support club initiatives.

SAFETY (ALERT) OFFICER: He/she ensures that safety measures are in place by reviewing activities to identify potential hazards, completing the self-inspection checklist as available from Lions Clubs International, ensuring adequate supervision and acquiring proper insurance coverage. In the event of an incident, he/she gathers and reports all significant information relevant to the incident to the insurance company in a timely manner.