Lions Quest Committee

LIONS QUEST CHAIR:

Ralph Gonzalez

LionsQuest20K1@aol.com (631) 780 2807

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: MD20 Past Council Chair PDG Gloria V. Askew Past District Governor Pauline C. Francis Starrett City Club President Max Abelson Lions Quest C0-Chair Allen Abelson

Lions Quest
is a comprehensive, positive youth development program offered by the Lions Clubs International Foundation for thousands of schools and millions of young people throughout the world.

Evaluation reports

Quick Facts
9 % Increase in GPA 51 % Increase in resiliency 57 % Decline in school absences

82 % Decline in school suspensions 41 % Improvement in problem-solving skills 50 % Decrease in boy vs. girl bullying 47 % Decrease in girl vs. girl bullying

Lions Quest Strengthens Lionism

Reaching children and students in need Leveraging LCIF funds Creating a world brand and reputation for Lions and their youth work

Enhancing Lions membership by attracting individuals committed to youth involvement

Lions Quest Chair Functions

Become familiar with the Lions Quest programs as described on the website (www.lions-quest.org) and informational CD.
Speak at Lions club meetings, district cabinet meetings and other Lions gatherings and conferences about the Lions Quest programs. Know what resources are available from LCIF and provide information to Lions clubs that request it. Assist with coordination of Lions Quest workshops in your district/multiple district.

Functions. contd
Encourage clubs in your district/multiple district to promote the program to school officials in their communities. Encourage clubs in your district/multiple district to sponsor Lions Quest training or material purchases for local schools.
Regularly inform the District Governor, the LCIF Lions Quest department of progress in the district. Generate publicity about Lions Quest activity in the district/multiple district.

Lions Quest Programs

Lions Quest Skills for Growing
(Grades K-5/ Ages 5 10)

Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence

(Grades 6-8/ Ages 11 14)

Lions Quest Skills for Action

(Grades 9-12/ Ages 15 20)

Program Objectives
Lions Quest programs support the development of healthy and responsible young people by creating a caring learning environment and promoting connections between the school, family, and community through: Life Skills Character Education Positive Behavior Service-Learning Social & Emotional Learning

Program Goals
Engage students, families, the school, and community members Provide opportunities for young people to learn essential skills Increase protective factors and reduce risk factors Engage young people in the practice of good citizenship Strengthen young peoples commitment to school and service

Program Components
Classroom Curriculum Professional Development and Training Positive School Climate Community Involvement Family Involvement Service-Learning Follow-Up Support

Values Promoted
Self-discipline A healthy, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle Respect for self and others Responsibility Commitment to family Kindness Honesty Courage Service to others

Life Skills
Self-confidence and self-discipline Responsibility and good judgment Effective communication Making healthy decisions Managing emotions/resolving conflicts Solving problems & thinking critically Resisting negative peer pressure Setting goals Serving others

Skills for Growing

Grades K-5
Ages 5-10

Positive school climate

Family involvement Community involvement Service-Learning

Skills for Adolescence

Grades 6-8
Ages 11-14 Life Skills

Resisting Negative Behavior

Peer and Adult Relationships Yes to Positive Behavior & Service

Skills for Action

Grades 9-12
Ages 15-20 Service-Learning

Personal, Social, & Thinking Skills

Career-related skills

25 Years of Effectiveness
Evidence-based, research-validated programs

Professional staff development Lions network and reputation Partnerships LCIF support

Evaluations & Recognitions

CSAP - Center for Substance Abuse Prevention/SAMHSA MODEL Program National Registry of Evidence-based Programs & Practices (NREPP) Collaborative for Academic, Social & Emotional Learning (CASEL)- SELECT SEL Program U.S. Department of Education Safe & Drug-Free Schools PROMISING Program

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Lions Quest Results

Professional and personal educator development
Increased knowledge of risks associated with drugs and alcohol

Noticeable increase in respectful behavior and improved school climate Decreased use of harmful substances Improved academic performance
Reduction in discipline problems Lowered risk for dropping out of school

Benefits to Schools
Shared vision among all staff Correlations with state and national learning standards Developmental, research-based curricula across grade levels Family involvement through materials, meetings, and participation

Benefits to Communities
A united and focused effort by families, schools, and local citizens Progress in reducing youth involvement in drinking, drugs, and violence Improved educational environment in local schools Increased youth involvement in community service and volunteerism

Lions and Lions Quest

Creates partnership between Lions, schools and communities Joint service projects with young people - a practical extension of the service ethic of Lionism

Complements Leo clubs, youth camps and the peace poster contest
Enhances Lions reputation and membership efforts

Local Lions are essential components, introducing Lions Quest to schools and raising funds

Lions Quest Club Chair

Clubs establish their own Lions Quest Committee Appoint their own club Lions Quest chair person

Committees encourage club members to:

* establish the focus of the clubs LQ program * establish the clubs LQ fund raising program * promote these programs to local teachers, school principals, and students at schools serving your clubs area

Lions Quest Club Chair (cont.)

Club LQ chair communicates with district LQ chair
( club president continues to communicate with zone chair )

Provide club members with LQ literature Share LQ PowerPoint slides with club members
( Available on district 20-K1 website )

Club LQ Chair can work closely with LEO club chairs and LEO presidents to promote Lions Quest

Lions Quest Chair Support

LCIF will provide the necessary tools, tips, and strategies for promoting and sustaining the program

LCIF will provide: - How-to Guidebook - Online training course - Marketing materials and local contacts
- Personalized reports of current activity in individual states and districts

LCIF Support
Lions and Leo Clubs raise funds for Lions Quest
District accumulates the clubs LQ donations District can seek MD20 funds LCIF Core 4 Grants provide final match:
* Initiate or expands program with a ( 3 X $1 ) match

* Up to $100,000 for Multiple Districts

* Up to $ 25,000 for sub-districts

Next Steps
Appoint a Lions Quest committee chair Learn more about Lions Quest programs Review program materials Communicate with your club president Communicate with your Zone Chair Begin/strengthen relationships with educators Learn about Lions Quest fund raising tools Encourage Lions Foundations to support Lions Quest

Lions Quest Apple Sauce

The Musselmans company is excited to work with Lions Club District 20-K1 to establish the
LIONS QUEST APPLE SAUCE Fund Raising Campaign.

Lions Quest Apple Sauce

LIONS QUEST APPLE SAUCE Fund Raising Campaign We can sell this product to our family and friends as well as to other Lions clubs. This would fund your clubs Lions quest project.

Lions Quest Apple Sauce

LIONS QUEST APPLE SAUCE Fund Raising Campaign

Fund Raising through ORDER TAKING

A healthy choice product 50% of the sale price Supports your clubs Lions Quest activities

Contact Us:
LIONS QUEST CHAIR:

Ralph Gonzalez

LionsQuest20K1@aol.com (631) 780 2807

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: MD20 Past Council Chair PDG Gloria V. Askew Past District Governor Pauline C. Francis Starrett City Club President Max Abelson Lions Quest C0-Chair Allen Abelson