Extension Chairman

Extension is the development of new clubs within the district. The district extension chairman position is a three-year term.

Chairman Duties

·        Serve as a member of the District MERL Team.

·        Become familiar with ‘‘Guide to New Club Formation’’ (TK-1), a pamphlet describing how to form a new Lions club.

·        Develop an extension program.

·        Know the geographical layout of your district.

·        Review communities for potential new clubs.

·        Select areas of concentration and plan the organization of Lions clubs in those areas.

·        Promote extension at zone and cabinet meetings.

·        Contact possible sponsoring clubs for assistance.

·        Cooperate with multiple district membership chairman.

·        Report your progress at the district governor’s cabinet meeting.

·        Arrange meetings of key personnel in the communities to develop new clubs.

·        Locate the Lion who knows a key man in the new area.

·        Inform Lions of their opportunity to start a new club.