What is the Continuous Leo Development Education Program?
The CLD Education Program is available in three parts.
Part 1: LEO ORIENTATION
A Leo is given the syllabus on this topic.
Leo members need to attend a District ‘Leo Member Orientation’ conducted by a CLD Speaker. The presentation will be 45 minutes.
The Leos must recite the Leo Pledge correctly.
A work sheet will then be given. Leos will answer the questions. Speakers will discuss the answers.
The Leos will be registered and given a registration number by the CLD Board so they can proceed further in the CLD program.
Part 2: L.E.O Course
The L.E.O course covers the three Lions International designated values: Education on Leadership, Education on Experience (Skills for Adolescence) and Education on Opportunity (Skills for Action)
Leo members who have passed the ‘Leo Orientation’ and have been registered with the CLD Board, can attend a ‘L.E.O’ Course : - LEO Workshop & LEO Assessment conducted by a CLD Speaker.
The L.E.O workshop includes: presentation on Leadership, experience, opportunity topics, group discussion, problem solving activities, public speaking.
Duration: 2 hours.
An L.E.O. worksheet will be given covering 60% Leadership topics , 20% Experience, 20% Opportunity. Leos will answer the questions. Speakers will discuss the answers.
Duration 45 minutes.
Part 3: Service Proficiency
Five service badges are available: Children, Community / Hunger Relief, Environment, Health, Vision.
Each service area consists of reports and service points.
Each service area completed will entitle a Leo to obtain a badge.
To qualify for a Service Proficiency Award, a Leo has to obtain a ‘LEO Proficiency’ Award and has completed all service areas in Part 3.
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Part 1: ORIENTATION content
1 WHAT ARE Leo Clubs? Who are the Leos?
-An Official Activity of Lions Clubs International that encourages young men and women between ages of 12 to 30 to serve others in their community and around the world.
-Alpha Leos; Omega Leos
2 Lions Clubs International
-The world’s largest and most active service club organisation
- basic principle of humanitarian service
-founded in 7th June 1917 by Lion Melvin Jones
-Lions Motto
-Lions Slogan
-Lions Logo
-Lions Colours
3 Lions-Leo Relationship
-Lions supervise and educate Leos , provide proper guidance and counsel to enable the
Leos for planning and implementing projects
-Leo Club Advisors; roles
-Organization fees, processing fees, annual sponsor levy
4 History of the Leo Program
-Lions Clubs International
-MD 308
-Malaysia
5 Objective of Leo Clubs; Purpose
Leo Pledge
Leo Motto
6 The Leo program
-Club Activities
7 Benefits & Privileges of being a Leo
8 District Recognitions
-LCI Awards
9 The Links, network
-District officers
10 Leo District
11 Continuous Leo Development Education Program
PART 2: L.E.O Content
L : Leadership
1. Leadership Qualities
-characteristics of good leadership ; commitment, responsibilities.
2. Leadership development,
-how to achieve leadership qualities
-self development, self consensus
-knowing your potential
-direction & inspiration
3. The characteristics of a good Leo leader
4. Assigning Duties
-know your members; track record
-the right person for the right job
5. Importance of motivation
-leadership involves motivating people
-driving force
6. Problem Solving
-why do problems arise; nature of problems
-how to solve problems, seek views of others
-addressing conflicts; resolving conflicts
7. Conduct effective meetings
-preparation before meetings
-members participation, workable agenda, orderly meeting
-evaluation and follow up after meetings
8. Solving absenteeism
-causes
-good communication, encouragement
9. Team work
-how to enforce teamwork; goals; tasks
-fellowship; exchange ideas
10 Eloquence in speaking
-speak in public
-communication in meetings
E : Experience
1 Experience is the best teacher
-participation; taking part
-type of activities
2 Organizing a project;
-Why: Objectives; How, When
-self publicizing
3 Participation in projects
-stating the project
-planning
-reporting
4 Use of Experience
-value worth of others
-channel results, extension
-improve on weaknesses, skills & knowledge
5 Describe a project
-participation, prudence, publicity
-team work & cooperation
O : Opportunity
1 Opportunity to be self actualized
-Maslow’s theory of self actualization
- a chance given for self improvement and self realization
-practical aspects
2 Every problem is an opportunity
-problem: an opportunity to carry out a project to solve the problem
-leadership style to use in problem solving
-solving problem amicably
-disagree agreeably
3 Solutions to problem; Organize Projects
-opportunity to explore talents
-opportunity for good work
-organizing skills; induction ceremony, orientation program, leadership camp.
4 Make use of opportunity
-be well informed
-patient; prepared; thoughtful
-methodical and trained
-think of the priorities
-think of others
-to work for the good of everyone
5 Opportunities in character building
-truthful, punctual, diligent, judgement,
-self-worth, discipline, consistency, good relations
-Leo pledge
6 Opportunities to look for
-leadership; aspire to be Lion; team building
-helping your community; nation building
-design and accomplish possible projects;
-receive recognition
PART 3 Service Proficiency
Five Service Badges are available
1 Children
Leos service projects and activities for under-served children to make a difference in their lives.
Childhood cancer, care for the sick, aged, children and handicapped, Reading Action Campaign, Spotlight on Children.
2 Community / Hunger Relief
Assess community needs and organize community service projects, as well as service activities on the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
3 Environment
Participate in environmental projects to learn the importance of preserving and protecting the environment. Become an environmentally –conscious Leos.
Useful topics: -Importance of Clean Environment, Environmental Problems, Measures to Improve Our Environment, Project and Activities to Care for Environment, Tree Planting, Recycling event, Environment contest.
4 Health
Leos service projects that have an impact on health. Participate in community health programs and activities.
Diabetes Awareness, Health Talk, Diet & Nutrition, Common Diseases, Immunization, Common Health problems & awareness, Prevention & Precautions, Heart Disease.
5 Vision
Empowering Leos on healthy vision preservation. Identify people with sight problems and address the issues before they become serious.
Related topics: Sight first Conservation Project, Vision Screenings and Eye Health Education, Hearing Screening.
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