MD-4 Deadlines
- PU101 - June 20, unless input online by end of month
- Scrapbooks - Bring to August Organizational Council of Governors Meeting
- MD-4/District Invoices - Mailed to Clubs Mid-August
- Student Speaker Packet Requests - by October 1 ...after will incur a $25 fee.
- MD-4 Excellence Awards - Submit nominations to the District and hold voting by the cabinet officers at your fall cabinet meeting and forward to the office by 12/31
- Peace Posters and Essays - to the MD4 office by 12/5
- Membership Reports (MMR) - December 20, unless input online by the end of month
- MD-4/District Invoices - Mailed to Clubs Mid February
- 2VDGE Candidates - Names to Office by March-April
- DGE’s Cabinet Due - May 1; Completion no later than 05/31
Awards
- MD4 Excellence admin@md4office.org December 31
- California Lionism (Academy) Awards Nominee submission to the MD4 office by November 1
- MD4 Membership Awards November 1,
- Presidential Medal and Certificate Nominations By January 1 to ID Ken Ibarra: lionkenibarra@yahoo.com
LCI link to all the others. http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/awards/index.php
Not included here, other foundation’s awards you can purchase such as:
- Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
- California Lions Foundation (CLF)
- The Fourth Districts Student Speakers Foundation
a. California Lionism (Academy) Awards:
This award is presented at the MD4 Convention. The contestants are from each District’s prior year:
- Lion of the Year
- Leo of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Kay and Dennis Fukushima Couple of the Year
- Small Club project of the year
- Medium CLub project of the year
- Large Club project of the year
ONE PROJECT PER Category ON APPLICATION.
I hope we can show a video/picture presentation of the nominated Lions and Clubs and Projects just like the Hollywood Oscars, so in case that happens, photos with the apps would be great. The Master of Ceremonies will assemble the non-Lion judges to determine the winners.
b. MD4 Leadership/Membership Awards:
- Outstanding District GMT Coordinators
- Outstanding GMT Club Membership Chairs
- Outstanding GMT/GLT Region and Zone Chairs
c. MD4 Excellence Awards:
- MD4 Excellence Awards criteria are posted in the MD4 directory.
- Two awards for each district up to 1200
- Three awards for district with over 1200 to 2000 members.
- Four awards for district with over 2000 members as recording on December 31. This year.
These need to be sent to Cass Cara by the end of the calendar year to have time to prepare them for the following COG.
Lions can only receive this once in their lifetime.
The district cabinet will review all nominations and select the recipient(s) at a regularly scheduled meeting of the cabinet. The selection shall require a majority of votes cast of the cabinet members present.
The form is for your convenience, you do not have to follow verbatim.
A short essay will do. Your choice.
d. Presidential /Leadership Awards:
The new application will come from IPID Howard Hudson, you will go through him, he will submit the names on your behalf and you have to wait to hear back.
Presidential Award: Should be considered for Lions who distinguish themselves for their exemplary service that significantly strengthens their community or our Association by: being personally involved in club service projects, being supportive of the programs of Lions Clubs International, being supportive of LCIF and having sponsored at least one new member. Additionally, consideration should be given for any Lion who has contributed to the retention of members and the reduction of membership losses. District Governors will qualify for a presidential award if they achieve the goals throughout the year necessary to do so. Details are available at http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/dreamachiever.php.
e. LCI Awards
Lions Clubs International offers various award programs to recognize Lions clubs and districts for their accomplishments.
Excellence Awards: Due by: August 31. Clubs and districts that excel in community service, membership growth, communication and organizational management may qualify for the prestigious Excellence Awards.
http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/awards/excellence-awards/index.php
This includes:
- Club Excellence Awards
- District Team Excellence Awards
- Zone and Region Awards: Due by August 31, 2018 Special quarterly awards for zone and region chairpersons. http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/awards/zone-region-awards/index.php
July 2017
July 1: Beginning of the final year of the Centennial Celebration
July 1: Beginning of Period 1 for the District Governor Centennial Membership Awards
July 1: MD-4 may submit the 2016-2017 Lions Services for Children Symposium application, per the Rules of Audit for the program.
July 1: MD-4 may apply for 2017-18 Leo Leadership Grant Program funds.
July 15: Lions Club Activity Report due
July 15: Last day to enter Centennial Service Challenge / Legacy Projects for 2016-17 in MyLCI
August 2017
Engaging Our Youth Centennial Service Challenge
August 2-6: USA/Canada Leo Leadership Forum (New York City, New York, USA)
August 4-6: MD4 Organizational Meeting Sacramento DoubleTree, 4-C5
August 7: Executive Committee Meeting (Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
August 7-13: Worldwide Week of Service for Youth
August 11-13: LCIF Board of Trustees Meeting (Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
August 15: Leo Club Excellence Award apps due
August 31: Deadline for the Club and District Team Excellence Awards
August 31: Deadline for Presidential Zone and Region Chairperson Awards
September 2017
September 8: International Literacy Day
September 21-23: USA/Canada Forum (Portland, Oregon, USA)
October 2017
Sharing the Vision Centennial Service Challenge
Lions and Leos Membership Growth Month
October 1: Deadline to purchase Peace Poster Contest kits from Club Supplies Sales
October 1: Deadline to order Student Speakers Contest Packet; ONLINE
October 9-15: Worldwide Week of Service in Sight
October 10: Application Deadline for Standard, Core 4 (including Lions Quest) and IAG grants to be reviewed at the January 2018 board meeting
October 12: World Sight Day
October 16: Application Deadline for SightFirst grants to be reviewed at the January 2018 SightFirst Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting
October 15: International White Cane Safety Day
October 21: MD4 White Can Day
October 27-29: MD4 Fall Meeting Ontario Convention and Airport, 4-L5
November 2017
Lions Diabetes Awareness Month
November 1: International Leo Day Video Contest submissions due
November 8-14: International Board of Directors Mtg (Dubai, UAE & New Delhi, India)
November 11-13: Advanced Lions Leadership Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II (Denver, Colorado, USA)
November 11-13: Emerging Lions Leadership Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II: (Denver, Colorado, USA)
November 13-19: Worldwide Week of Service to Halt Diabetes
November 14: World Diabetes Day
November 15: Postmark Deadline for a club to send one winning Peace Poster (per contest) to the district governor
November 15: Top Ten Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson Award applications (YCE-110) due
November 15: Leo October Membership Growth Award nominations due
December 2017
Relieving the Hunger Centennial Service Challenge
December 1: Postmark Deadline for a district governor to send one winning Peace Poster entry to the MD4 Office.
December 1: Postmark Deadline for a district governor to send one winning essay to the MD4 Office.
December 5: International Leo Day
December 15: Annual District/Multiple District Youth Camp and Exchange Activity Report (YCE-1450) due
December 15: Postmark Deadline for the MD4 Office to send one winning Peace Poster and one winning essay to the Public Affairs Division
December 26: Postmark Deadline for the MD4 Office to send Delegate info to Clubs.
January 2018
Relieving the Hunger Centennial Service Challenge
January 1: Lions Services for Children Symposium funding for fiscal year 2017-2018 opens up to multiple districts.
January 4: Executive Cmte Mtg (Carlsbad, CA)
January 7-13: LCIF Week
January 8-14: Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger
January 10-13: LCIF Board of Trustees meeting (Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
January 13: Melvin Jones’ birthday
January 13: Last day for early discount on convention registration fees
January 15: Leo Club Program Advisory Panel nominations due
January 15: Peace Poster Kits go on sale from Club Supplies Sales
January 20-22 MD4 leadership Institute North: Courtyard marriott in Fairfield
January 26-29: Faculty Development Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II (Atlanta, Georgia)
February 2018
February 1: International Peace Poster contest winners will be notified on or before this date
February 7-8: MD4 Mid Winter Council of Governors meeting Cowne Plaza Hotel SD Mission Valley, 4-L6
February 8: Application Deadline for Standard, Core 4 and IAG grants to be reviewed at the May 2018 board meeting
February 9-11, 2018 MD4 Centennial Convention, Cowne Plaza Hotel SD Mission ValleySan Diego, CA; 4-L6
February 26: MD4 Student Speakers Club Contest (Last Day to hold the contest)
February 17: MD4 Lions Flag Day
March 2018
Eye Donor Awareness Month
March 1: Deadline for MD4 Office to submit a single Lions Environmental Photo Contest entry to LCI Headquarters
March 10-12: MD4 leadership Institute South: Ontario Radisson Hotel
March 19: MD4 Student Speakers Zone Contest (Last Day to hold the contest)
March 31: Last day for regular convention registration fees
April 2018
Family & Friends Month
Leo Club Awareness Month
Protecting Our Environment Centennial Service Challenge
April 1: Leo of the Year Award applications (Leo-LOY) due
April 6-9: International Board of Directors Meeting (Miami, Florida USA)
April 9: MD4 Region Student Speakers Contest (Last Day to hold the contest)
April 13-15: MD4 Youth Leadership Institute at Lions Camp at Teresita Pines
April 16-22: Worldwide Week of Service to Protect Our Planet
April 22: Earth Day
April 24-30: World Immunization Week
April 28: Lions Worldwide Induction Day
April 30: MD4 District Student Speakers Contest (Last Day to hold the contest)
May 2018
Strengthen Membership Month
May 1: Deadline for advance convention registration and hotel room requests to be received
May 1: Deadline for convention registration refunds and hotel deposit refunds for individual cancellations
May 1: Deadline for International Contest (Newsletter and website) entries to be received by Public Affairs Division
May 7: Executive Committee Meeting (Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
May 8-10: LCIF Board of Trustees meeting (Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
May 12: Application Deadline for SightFirst grants to be reviewed at the August 2018 SightFirst Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting
May 15: Annual Leo Club Officers and Membership Report Form (Leo-72) due
May 15: Deadline for filing Officer Reporting Form (PU101)
May 21: MD4 Student Speakers Area Contest (Last Day to hold the contest)
June 2018
June 1: Helen Keller Day
June 5: World Environment Day
June 7: Lions Clubs International Birthday
June 8-10: MD4 Joint Council of Governors Meeting, Wyndham Hotel, Visalia, 4-A2
June 9: MD4 Student Speakers final contest
June 15: Deadline for submission of pre-certified delegate forms for voting at International Convention
June 24-28: International Board of Directors Meeting (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
June 29-July 3: Lions International Convention (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
June 30: Close of the 4-year Centennial Celebration