to establish

have several lists/goals leading up to larger lists/goals. And as we complete those items, we feel accomplished. Do we not feel more accomplished than when we complete the everyday goals that we did not write down?

The most successful people in life and in business have personal goals. They write them down, they make progress towards accomplishing them, and finally they cross them off. And as goals are completed, new goals take their place.

Did they do a personal SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats) analysis? Probably.

As we want our clubs to be successful, we need to take the time to do the same things.

goals?

Do a survey of your club for the strengths and weaknesses. Check with your communities for opportunities and threats. Determine your team to analyze the information. Now, what does your club want and need to do? How are you getting there? Having a formal goal allows you to cross items off your list. It gives the sense of accomplishment. It is accomplishment! You are now ready to serve your community as a successful club.

As we approach a new Lions year, make sure your team is working with the new team coming in. I want to welcome Council Chair Elect BJ Blahnik to our state team. Congratulations!