Regional Lions Learning Institute Update

BY MD GLT COORDINATOR, PCC GERI SCHLENDER

Another successful Learning/Leadership Opportunity was held in MD27. The Regional Lions Learning Institute (RLLI) took place January 13 through the 15th.RLLI took place at Lions Camp. Twenty Lions from nine districts attended.

The RLLI is designed so that area leaders have the flexibility to customize the curriculum to best meet the needs of their clubs. RLLI consists of interactive training where participants learn valuable leadership skills and strategies for overcoming obstacles and creating opportunities.

With the flexibility afforded the RLLI training team, several new sessions were added to the curriculum, they were: Servant Leadership, Ethics, Building Communities, GMA and Swot Analysis.

Evaluations from participants were very positive. One participant commented “I appreciate the time it took to put RLLI together, this was a wonderful opportunity”. Another commented “The discussion and interaction with others was a great part of the learning process.” Still another said, “SWOT was great!” One Lion mentioned that the best part of RLLI was “Meeting with other leaders/Lions wanting to lead”.

It is impossible to have a successful Institute without a committed faculty and kudos go out to ID Lee Vrieze, PID Connie LeCleir-Meyer and IPDG David Strudthoff. These trainers were dedicated to make this RLLI a meaningful and valuable experience for all RLLI participants.

When the chance to attend an Institute presents itself here are some reasons why you should consider attending:

• It will boost your confidence.

• It will help you navigate/manage change

• It will improve your communication skills

• It will help you establish goals

• It will allow you to learn with other Lions/ leaders

There are many opportunities today to learn especially with Lions Learning on line, Lions University etc. but live events like RLLI provide unique learning opportunities that you just can’t find anywhere else.