The "One Heart" concept refers to all of our individual and collective efforts in our desire to help humanity on a one on one basis and to make a difference. The common denominators within us all are to give of oneself without expecting anything in return, and to help those in need within our communities and throughout the world. This giving and philanthropic heart and desire of each of our members are what creates our synergistic effort to provide many services throughout the world. When this generosity is placed under a microscope, it appears like a giant "One Heart". This heart is being supplied by many smaller hearts of people called Lions, Lionesses, and Leos helping to make an individual contribution for the betterment of society, communities and the furtherance of the civilization of mankind.

The human heart makes no distinction between sex, race, age or nationality, nor does Lionism. Each heart is directed by one person who will determine whether it will serve as a giving, empathic loving and caring heart or it will not. We humans breathe the same air, drink from the same well an depend on Mother Earth to sustain us. Without this "One World, One Heart", none of us can exist nor survive as we live today; so we should learn how to "Build a Better Tomorrow" to make our "One World, One Heart" be the best that it can be for all.

Building a Better Tomorrow

Program Incentives and Recognition

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

New Lions clubs chartered during 2002-2003, with a minimum of 20 members (50 are recommended) will receive a refund of charter fee if:

• district has a Certified Guiding Lion Team and an Orientation Team in place by September 30, 2002.

The first half of collected charter fees will be allocated as follows:

• Extension Award Recipient(s): 40% of half of charter fee paid to the administrative account of the Extension Award recipient's Lions club.

• Sponsor Club: 20% of half of charter fee paid to club's administrative account.

• District Governor: 20% of half the charter fee paid to district's administrative account.

• Multiple District Extension Chairman: 20% of half of charter fee paid to multiple district's administrative account or extension fund.

District governors will distribute checks.

To receive the first half charter fee, submit the Charter Fee Assistance Form A along with the charter application to New Clubs and Marketing Department at International Headquarters by June 30, 2003.

Second half of charter fees will be refunded after new club pays second year per capita dues for each active charter memeber before the club's first anniversary and completes a new "hands-on" service project.

Charter members must be active and in good standing to be included in the reimbursement total. The club must have a net membership increase from the original charter approval date to be eligible.

The second half of the charter fee will be allocated as follows:

• Guiding Lions(s): 40% of half of charter fee paid to administrative account of Guiding Lion's home club.

• Sponsor Club: 20% of half of charter fee paid to district's administrative account.

• District Governor: 20% of half of charter fee paid to district's administrative account.

• Multiple District Extension Chairman: 20% of half of charter fee paid to multiple district's administrative account or extension fund.

District governors will distribute checks.

To request the second half charter fee, submit the Charter Fee Assistance Form b with international dues for the second full year before the club's first anniversary to New Clubs and Marketing Department at International Headquarters. (No dues refunds made after fee assistance payment if processed.)

Existing Lions clubs can receive one-half of new member entrance fees for new members joining during fiscal year 2002-2003 when:

• net club membership increases during 2002-2003;

• new members pay their 2003-2004 dues before September 30, 2003;

• club completes a new "hands-on" service project;

• club submits Entrance Fee Assistance Form;

• increase calculated after club has a minimum of 20 members.

SPONSORING CLUB PROGRAM

Lions club sponsoring greatest number of new Lions clubs chartered in each district during 2002-2003 receive:

• 50% discount off Club Supply Catalog items purchased during the Lions fiscal year 2003-2004, up to $500 in savings.

District must have chartered a minimum of two new Lions clubs during 2002-2003. Should more than one sponsor club qualify, Lions Clubs International will determine the winner.

PUBLIC RELATIONS MATCHING GRANTS

Lions Clubs International will help a district publicize its top service project with a grant of US$1000 toward the cost of publicity, when the district matches the amount of the grant.

For example: A district can submit details of a major project to International Headquarters. The Public Relations Department will prepare a professional advertisement suitable for placement in a local publication. The ad, with membership information, can help initiate a membership drive.

LIONS EMBLEM ROAD SIGNS

Clubs may replace faded, bent or missing Lions emblem road signs with new signs purchased at cost plus postage.

Upon International Headquarters' receipt of a photo documenting the old Lions emblem, the Club Supplies Division will refund 100% of the cost of the new sign. Requests filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Limited availability. Not applicable in all countries.)

Official rules and restrictions

are available from:

NEW CLUBS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

300 W 22ND ST

OAK BROOK IL 60523-8842 USA

630-571-5466 extension 306

Web site: www.lionsclubs.org

Leadership

"Plan your work and Work your plan"

Lions District 1-CN Leadership, 2002 –2003:  August, 2002

Lion Mike Johnston, Central City Lions Club, is now a Past District Governor. He has passed the Gavel of Leadership over to Lion Jim Hall, Smithton Lions Club. From all indications, both Lions appear happy with their current status. Lion Mike, as Immediate Past Governor, has changed into comfortable shorts and open collar shirt for both a District Cabinet meeting and last night’s Candy Day Jamboree. Way to go Mike! Governor Jim is wearing his Official Uniform which, by-the-way, is expected. He has put on the mantle of leadership.

PDG Johnston and First Lady, Ruth, SERVED our district with distinction and deserve our heartfelt thanks for a job well done. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, each of us should tell them how much we appreciate their service. "Thanks, Lion Mike and Ruth, you represented the Lions of 1-CN well."

"Our" district has a new Leader. District Governor Jim Hall and First Lady, Pat, began their term in Osaka, Japan, July 1, 2002. Lion Jim has held his first Cabinet Meeting of the year. Several items of business were conducted. Not least of which, was the adoption of a Budget for 2002-2003. Our Governor demonstrated HIS commitment to quality leadership by introducing each Cabinet member by name, club and office. He did this without resorting to notes, lists or crib sheets. He set the bar pretty high for the rest of us. By doing his homework and attending to details, Governor Jim plainly communicated that, "Leadership requires hard work, planning and preparation."

He obviously took the time to plan and then worked his plan, which leads up to the primary thought of this article. Lion President, please consider making the following phrase a part of your practice of Leadership, as you tackle your year:

"Plan your Work, and Work your Plan"

Next Month’s Leadership article will focus on the subject of planning.

Jerry R. Clemens, PDG

Governor's Tid Bits

Stop the presses!!

That's because due to the great efforts of Cabinet Secretary Ted Turner, the District 1-CN directories and the monthly activities reports are back from the printers. All clubs should have received them at the beginning of this month. Your "new year packet" should have contained directories, forms, labels, and instructions. The July report can be mailed with the August report (no penalty of course). If your club did not receive this material, please contact Secretary Turner.

Can you "speak to the deaf"?

When I sat down and was going to have dinner at Camp Lions recently with two eleven year old boys who could not speak or hear, I thought I would fail at communicating with them. It was not long before they were teaching me a valuable lesson; that the only people who were handicapped at that Camp that night were us governors. Truly an "amazing eye opener for the sighted". I would like to personally thank all the Clubs that provided "treats" and those individuals that attended the Open House. Without your support and efforts, Camp Lions at Camp Dubois would not be considered the BEST!

President Fukushima apologizes.....

Just minutes into his acceptance speech, International President Kay Fukushima stepped away from the podium and personally apologized for the way the ending of the Lioness program was handled by International during 1991 and 1992. He recognized the fact that Lioness around the world were treated unfairly. For this wrong, he was truly sorry.

First come...First served....

Like any Governor, my calendar is filling up and scheduling events is already becoming difficult. I would ask that all clubs send me your date for my official club visit as soon as possible, but no later than October 31st. Please advise if First Lady Pat is invited and also enclose directions. I thank you for your cooperation.

Something New!

Don't forget about the District Point Contest. As usual points are tabulated from the monthly activity reports. There will also be the "best newsletter" contest again this year. New this year will be "special awards" given by your Governor based upon ????. That's right, only I will know what the categories will be. Your only clue is "Good Things Happen to Good People".

Roses are Red.....Lions are Generous

Please be as kind to VDG Jim Hauenschild as you were to VDG Jim Hall and participate in "Reward Your Partner in Service Day". What a great way to say thanks to that special person and support both your club and District 1-CN.

Club Builders Toolbox

Includes a set of best ideas and new materials for recruiting, involving, and developing new membership. Available from Club Supplies at International Headquarters for $14.95 plus postage. Topics covered include:
* Membership programs
* New member recruitment
* Networking
* Relationship building
* Improving club meetings
* Transfer of leadership
* Fund raising ideas
* Signature service projects
* Club retreats
* Building cadres of leaders
* Spotlighting leaders

Lion Ron is now the Zone Chairman for the Central region in Zone 3. Clubs in this Zone include Shattuc, Mt. Vernon, Hoyleton, Hoffman, Central City, Central City Lioness Club.

One of Lion Rons goals is this. " I would like to see clubs Interact with each other. This could be a fund raiser, or just another club meeting during the year."