Lions MD 39 E Home District Governor Newsletter Directory Goals & Mission Statement Vice District Governor Clubs Links Calendar Message Boards History Orientation Guestbook ORIENTATION TO LIONISM The Sub-District and Multiple District What is a “sub-district” ? A sub-district is comprised of at least 35 clubs having a combined total of at least 1,250 members. What is a “Multiple District” ? A “Multiple District” is a defined territory comprised of two or more Sub-Districts.      When a district becomes too large, it is sub-divided along geographical lines to form two or more sub-districts. Each sub-district is identified by its own number and/or letter. The governors of the sub-districts constitute a Council of Governors for the Multiple District. Each year at the Multiple District 39 convention, a past district governor is elected to serve as “Council Chairman”. A Council Chairman is usually elected alternately from District 39-W (western Idaho and eastern Oregon) and 39-E (east Idaho). TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Region and Zone Organization Within the District      A District is divided into regions which are comprised of no more than 16 clubs and no less than 10 clubs. Each region is headed by a Region Chairman. Each region is broken down into zones that are comprised of no more than 8 clubs and no less than 4 clubs. Each zone is headed by a Zone Chairman TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE District Officers      The District Cabinet is made up of the District Governor, Immediate Past District Governor, Vice District Governor, the Region Chairmen, the Zone Chairmen, the Secretary/Treasurer, and such others as provided by the District Constitution and By-Laws. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Who can serve as a District Governor?      A candidate for the office of District Governor shall: Be an Active Member in good standing of a chartered Lions club in good standing in his/her Single or Sub-District. Secure the endorsement of his/her club or a majority of the clubs in his/her Single or Sub-District. Currently be serving as the Vice District Governor within the District from which he/she is to be elected. Only in the event the current VDG does not stand for election as DG, any club member who fulfills the qualifications for the office of VDG, plus 1 additional year on the Cabinet, can be a candidate for District Governor. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Who can serve as a Vice District Governor?      A candidate for the office of Vice District Governor shall: Be an Active Member in good standing of a chartered Lions club in good standing in his/her Single or Sub-District Secure the endorsement of his/her club or a majority of the clubs in the District Have served or will have served at the time he/she takes office as Vice District Governor as:      President of a Lions club for a full term      A member of the Board of Directors of a club for 2 additional years      A Zone Chairman or a Region Chairman or a Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer for a full term      With none of the above positions being accomplished concurrently. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE The District Governor’s Advisory Committee      The Zone Chairman serves as chairman of the District Governor’s Advisory Committee, which is comprised of all the club presidents and the club secretaries (or secretary/treasurer) within the zone. The committee serves the governor and cabinet in an advisory and administrative capacity. The committee’s duties are to: Hold 3 meetings during the year - known as the “Zone Meeting” Make sure every club operates efficiently Promote attendance at district, multiple district & international conventions Discuss ways to assist weak clubs and solve club problems Promote zone projects, inter-club visits, induction ceremonies, unity among the clubs, and exchange ideas between clubs. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Projects of District 39-E & MD-39 District 39-E (Mid-Winter) Convention Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade Float & Fair Booth Idaho-Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Idaho Lions Eye Bank Journey for Sight Leader Dogs for the Blind Youth Exchange Patriotism Contest International Peace Poster Contest Multiple District 39 (Sun Valley) Convention TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE