EVENTS & CONVENTIONS
Upcoming Events
More events to come in 2024...
2025 BOTTLE BRUSH CONVENTION
Next October 17 to 19, you are invited to be part of the gathering, for the 2025 Lions District 201 C2 Convention, being hosted by the Lions Club of Noarlunga-Morphett Vale, in Adelaide’s Southern Vales tourism region.
For Early Bird Registration and further information about the ‘Bottlebrush Convention’ visit the convention website below!​​
LIONS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES 2024-25
Every year, our dedicated Lions team provides training courses to support members who are keen to step up and improve in their respective roles. With the upcoming Lions Leadership Development Programmes, you can:
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Develop your leadership skills
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Share experiences with others
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Learn more about Lions
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Become an effective leader
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Enjoy fun and fellowship
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Skills for Lions, business and family
Below are the upcoming training courses to join, so register while it’s early!​​
Lions Certified Instructor Program (LCIP)
Dates: 10th - 13th of January 2025
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Application Deadline: September 27th 2024
The Lions Certified Instructor Program is designed to develop and expand the number of the most senior skilled Lions’ trainers. Lions who complete the LCIP are eligible to serve as faculty at locally approved institutes (FDI & LCIP), as well as International FVDG/DGE Seminar and other training-related events conducted by LCI.
There are several pathways into LCIP but for this course it covers Lions who have training experience, but have not served as FVDG/DGE Seminar Group Leader or Lions Clubs International-directed institute faculty.
For more information to register to the training course, please email GLT.C2@lions.org.au​​
Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI)
Dates: 7th - 9th of March 2025
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Application Deadline: November 30th 2024
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The Regional Lions Leadership Institute targets those Lions and Leos (over 18 years of age) who are looking to take on leadership positions at Club or District levels, maybe for the first time. It focuses on the skills required to build teams and manage people effectively. It also builds knowledge of Lions’ activities outside of club level and includes strategies for making change to move our organisation forward. There are no pre-qualifications required.
Faculty Development Institute (FDI)
Dates: 11th - 13th of April 2025
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Application Deadline: December 29th 2024
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The Faculty Development Institute is designed to expand the number of skilled Lions’ trainers who can conduct training at Club, District and Multiple District levels. The curriculum looks to enhance training delivery skills and training techniques to increase the quality of training and overall effectiveness of Lions leadership programmes.
Qualified candidates are those Lions who have some experience as instructors at local Lions training events, have demonstrated basic instructional skills, and have a keen interest in further developing those skills.
Lions participating in the FDI will be required to conduct a local training event within six months of attending the institute, in order to complete the FDI.
The application form needs to be signed by the applicant, the District Governor with supporting comments and the Multiple District GLT Coordinator with supporting comments.