Theme for Lion's meeting Conduct

Mutual Respect

3 Aspects

   Volunteerism

	Recognize that we are individuals with greatly different backgrounds / capabilities / interests.
	Each individual will chose to participate in different kinds of activities.
	Because we VOLUNTEER for activities, participation will be by PERSUASION, not dictation
	Good activities will attract volunteers on their own.
	Projects that require a lot volunteers must consider who will choose to participate before these projects
	 are committed.

   Opinions

	EVERYONE is entitled to have an opinion
	EVERYONE is entitled to express an opinion freely.
	EVERYONE in the club will have an opportunity in the meeting to express any opinions or
            comments regarding club business. Keep it on a professional level, not a personal level.
	Not everyone will share the same opinion or perspective. That's what makes a public club 
           interesting, and to see other opportunities.
	Learn to live with the fact that there may be differing viewpoints on any topic.

   Time Pressures

	To run meetings efficiently, to provide a forum so that everyone can have the chance to speak,
          and to end the meetings on time, these guidelines are strongly recommended:

		Speakers: KNOW your audience. Direct your comments to them and their interests. Get to the point.
			Think of what you will say before speaking. Summarize lengthy written materials.
			Limit yourselves to 3-5 minutes per topic, exc. Guest Spkrs.  Allow for members to follow up.

		Audience: GIVE your speakers a break. Don't interrupt. There will be time for comments.
 	                  Hold your enthusiasm until your turn. Wait for the SPEAKER to recognize you.
			 	Keep the focus on the subject at hand.
				Lengthy discussions will be taken off-line, either after adjournment, or in private,
 		                  or at the appropriate Committee / BOD meeting.