1. USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Omaha, NE September 16, 2016
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2. Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada LCIF Chairperson
Introduction and Overview of LCIF
Hello and welcome! It’s nice to be here with all of you fellow Lions, friends and LCIF Trustees.
I know many of you in this room have worked with our Foundation over the years. Thank you very much.
As the new chairperson for our foundation, I am eager to share with you some important information about LCIF. Today, we will discuss the following:
Our foundation
Our focus areas of this year
Our programs
And, most importantly, your role with LCIF
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3. What comes to mind when you think of LCIF?
Before I begin, let me ask you a question.
When you think of LCIF , what comes to your mind?
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Yes…
Some people say disaster relief
Others say sight program
Also, some say Lions Quest program
The needs of people and communities are very different around the world. And that is why our foundation is so great– it offers so many solutions to diverse problems. LCIF has programs to help Lions work for very different needs.
Today, we will review these programs and grants to help you become more familiar with LCIF, and to understand why you must encourage everyone to support LCIF.
But, first, let’s share some basic information about LCIF.
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4. LCIF at a Glance
Founded in official foundation of Lions Clubs International, giving support to clubs
Provides grant funding for large-scale projects
Relies on donations
More than US$950 million in grants awarded to date
LCIF seems very simple – we receive money as donations, and we give money as grants, give support to clubs doing service in communities and in the world. And, the results are life-changing for so many people. LCIF provides grants for large-scale projects that clubs can’t do alone.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely 100% on donations from Lions and others. They donate to us because they share our mission.
So, it is very important to promote LCIF’s mission and values. Since 1968, LCIF has given out more than US$950 million in grants! Please think about the millions of lives that Lions have changed through these grants.
Our Foundation changes lives around the world.
And it is through four areas of service…
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5. Sight Disaster Youth Humanitarian
The first area of service is, PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF. LCIF provides support around the world, and we constantly receive more and more requests.
The next area of service is SAVING SIGHT. Campaign SightFirst II was a huge success for LCIF. Thanks to that campaign, we are doing great service in this area, following our tradition.
LCIF also helps Lions SUPPORT YOUTH in many ways. Our most important youth program is the Lions Quest program.
Finally, LCIF helps Lions MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS in communities around the world. This includes global health issues, such as measles, diabetes prevention and education. We also support people with disabilities, and many other people in need.
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Youth
Humanitarian

6. One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative
400 people still die every day from measles
Lions provide physical support through social mobilization and advocacy
Partnership with Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance will raise US$30 million for measles vaccinations by 2017
Today, I want to highlight our measles program, “One shot, one life. “
And most importantly – what YOU can do to support this program.
I am sure you have heard about this terrible number: 400 people die every day from measles. Most of them are children.
And even if they survive, they often have serious complications, including blindness. But we can prevent this, with just $1 for each child!
That is why we partnered with Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance. We made a commitment to raise $30 million by our centennial. By doing so, we are helping families around the world to live healthy and productive lives.
$30 million is a big amount of money. But, what if every Lions club donated 100 dollars per member to LCIF this year? We could raise US$140 million!
Do you think donating $100 is too difficult for our Lions? For some members, yes, but for many of them, not at all!
And, Lions can do more than giving money. Lions can also provide physical support for measles vaccination campaigns – we are in the communities in need – we can provide support around the world for vaccinations, through both donations and service.
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7. Erica Prosser LCIF Development
Financial Goals & Fundraising

8. LCIF’s Financial Goals
US$50 million in for 50 year anniversary of LCIF
There are many ways to provide support. But for us to continue our support, we need a fund. To secure our solid funding, we have certain financial goals each year.
And in 2009, LCIF established its new Coordinator structure.
In just a few years, LCIF Coordinators increased average donations to LCIF from 20 million to 30 million per year. This structure has worked so well, so the LCIF Board of Trustees approved a new goal: raising $50 million per year, by our 50th anniversary in 2017 – 2018.
Now, you may be asking yourself : why do we need to increase our donations?
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9. Case for Support 2015-2016 Grants vs. Funds Raised (figures in US$)]
($5,746,211) Difference!
The answer is simple. Because there is more demands for grants.
As you can see in this graph, we approve more grants than our grant budget. We could do so, because we are managing donations well, and expenses are low. But we need more donations to keep up with the grant requests to support the great work of Lions.
We have so much potential, but to realize the potential, we need your help.
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10. Donations from FY 2015-2016* June 30 *unaudited and figures in US$
$39.48 million 95% of goal Goal: $41.3 million
$24.2 million
Unrestricted
$10.5 million restricted
$4.6 million measles
Last year, we raised US$39.48 million and reached 95% of our financial goal. We really appreciate the support.
However, 94% of our members are not giving any individual gift. More than 50% of our clubs are not a part of this achievement. But together, we can change that.
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11. Donations by Constitutional Area
Total Donations
Percentage of Clubs Donating
Percentage of Individuals Donating
Percentage of Goal I
US$4,348,686.74
42.14%
1.54%
55% II
US$426,082.90
40.24%
1.03%
56%
III
US$543,110.86
21.14%
0.81%
37% IV
US$4,073,091.43
32.66%
0.28%
78% V
US$26,044,327.21
71.22%
23.55%
113% VI
US$2,231,119.00
20.92%
1.27%
70%
VII
US$854,705.63
48.68%
0.87%
120%
Unassigned
US$939,955.65 --
Currently, less than 50% of clubs give to LCIF.
Only 6% of individual members give to LCIF.
Excluding OSEAL, only 11,210 members gave to LCIF last year.
The average personal donation is $328. ($19.90 if averaged using ALL members instead of donating members)
The average club donation is $704. ($252 if averaged using ALL clubs instead of donating clubs)
What do you think of these numbers?
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12. USA/Canada 2015-2016 Donations
Country
Donations
United States
US$4,348,686
Canada
US$426,082
Total
US$4,774,768
Here you can see the breakdown of donations from US and Canada. Thank you for your generous support!
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13. How can you help build our Foundation?
Tell the LCIF story.
Encourage individual giving.
Increase club donations
LCIF is our foundation. The foundation should be supported by all clubs and all members. So we must work to increase the participation percentage.
As a Lion, what can you do? I ask you, please tell the LCIF Story. Tell how grants are making possible essential activities for clubs, and changing people’s lives. Please tell members that every dollar counts. Tell members how $20 can make a difference.
Please help all Lions to understand that LCIF is our foundation – LCIF supports Lions to grow, and Lions are in charge of making LCIF grow. As a top leader in your area, you are in charge of LCIF as well. So when you have speaking opportunities, please also talk about LCIF. Please do not forget. This is our Foundation. And if we all do what we can, we will have a great year.
Now, I am going to ask KaSondra Byrd, manager of humanitarian programs, to give you more details.
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14. KaSondra Byrd Manager, Humanitarian Programs
Initiatives & Grants

15. International Assistance
Types of Grants
Types of LCIF Grants
Standard
Core 4
International Assistance
Emergency
Major Catastrophe
SightFirst
As you can see, the foundation’s grants are grouped into six categories.
How many of you have been involved with a LCIF grant? (Lions raise hands)
Well, then some of you know already the great things we accomplish through the Foundation. Let’s go into some detail about our grant programs and how to apply.
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16. SightFirst Grants Focus on the major causes of blindness
Reach underserved populations
Funds sustainable projects that:
Deliver eye care services
Develop infrastructure
Train personnel and/or provide rehabilitation
Here is a bit more detail about SightFirst grants and the criteria for these applications. We continue to target underserved populations to deliver comprehensive eye care services.
I would also point out that there are regional technical advisors and SightFirst district chairpersons that are trained to assist your districts in developing SightFirst applications.
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17. Standard Grants Broadest category of LCIF funding
Matching funds between US$10,000 and US$100,000
Support large scale Lions projects (equipment or construction - no operating costs)
Lions identify/develop projects
Provides local impact and community visibility
This is our most popular grant category, with funds available from US10,000 up to US$100,000. These new funding amounts are effective towards grant applications submitted July 1, 2014 and later.
Let me give you a few examples of what past standard grants have provided:
Vision screening equipment to expand Lions screening activities for youth in the United States (see photos above)
A playground for disabled children at a school in Minnesota
MRI equipment for a local hospital in Canada
Leader dog kennel expansion in Michigan (seen in this photo)
Construction of a development center for children with special needs in Canada.
And countless other humanitarian efforts that give hope to people in need.
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18. Core 4 Grants Preserving Sight Promoting Health Serving Youth
Support special initiatives under the four primary service commitments of Lions:
Grants are given on a 3-to-1 matching basis in most instances (25% local funding), up to US$200,000
Lions Quest grants are under ‘Serving Youth’ for up to US$100,000
Preserving Sight
Promoting Health
Serving Youth
Combating Disability
There are special priority projects under the Core 4 grant program: preserving sight, promoting health, serving youth and combating disability.
For example, Lions Quest is a popular grant activity as the foundation helps districts to implement the program in schools by providing matching funds for teacher training workshops and student materials. You will hear more about Lions Quest from the manager of the program later in the presentation.
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19. International Assistance Grants (IAG)
Support for international projects
Lions clubs in at least two countries must partner – one developed and one lesser developed
Sponsor club/district fundraise and apply for grant
Host club helps implement
Supports club twinning projects; US$5,000 to US$30,000 (one per district)
Through the International Assistance Grant program, the foundation has provided for water wells, medical missions and eyeglass recycling.
Lions in two countries partner, and the sponsoring club fundraises and applies for the grant. The host club then helps implement the project.
The Philippines and Mexico are popular project sites for IAG missions and projects.
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20. Disaster Grants
Emergency Grants: Provide up to US$10,000 for districts impacted by natural disaster.
Major Catastrophe Grants: Awarded for long-term rebuilding efforts after catastrophic disasters
Disaster Preparedness Grants: Support natural disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts
Many of you probably already know our emergency grant program for natural disasters. Emergency grant funds can be used to purchase and distribute immediate relief supplies. Major Catastrophe grants are awarded for long-term rebuilding efforts after catastrophic disasters. And Disaster Preparedness grants support natural disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
Perhaps the most relevant of these is the Emergency grant. Some key points to remember about emergency grants are:
Natural disaster and affecting 100 or more people
Lions must be involved in the relief efforts; grants are not given so that the funds can be given to another organization
Request should be made as soon as possible by the district governor and within 30 days of the disaster. Sometimes, given the scope, we will even contact you.
Funds must be spent within 60 days.
One grant per disaster, per district.
Please submit a final report on how the funds were used.
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21. Tips for Grant Applications
Encourage Lions to contact LCIF staff and area coordinators before applying
No funding for completed projects
Lions financial contributions and involvement required
Project must be large-scale with clearly defined objectives
Income and expense budget is required
Submit application in its entirety before deadline
Here are some additional tips to keep in mind when you are preparing your grant application.
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22. LCIF Grants
The results of these grants are tremendous.
It is easy for us to say we awarded more than US$45 million in grants this past year and more than three-quarters of a billion dollars in grants throughout our history. But, it is really about the individual lives that are being changed because of what you are doing with support from our foundation.
And LCIF is hard at work here in the United States and Canada.
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During the year, LCIF awarded 453 grants totaling more than US$45.2 million

23. USA/Canada grants 2015-2016 US grants – 79 totaling US$2,829,305
Canada grants: 13 totaling US$612,809
Last year, LCIF awarded 92 grants to the United States and Canada totaling US$3,442,114. These include a variety of LCIF grant types.
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24. USA/Canada – Ongoing MCAT grant activities
2016 Alberta Wildfires, Canada (US$100,000 MCAT grant)
2013 Oklahoma Tornados, USA (US$100,000 MCAT grant)
2012 Hurricane Sandy, USA (US$100,000 MCAT grant)
Listed here are some of the major catastrophe grant projects still underway in our Constitutional Areas I and II. These are long-term activities directed at reconstruction and community restoration.
At this time, I’d like to share with you a video about LCIF.
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25. LCIF: Serving Lions, Serving the World
(LCIF DGE video from 2016)

26. Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada LCIF Chairperson
Concluding Remarks
OK, thank you, KaSondra.
I know we have covered a lot of information today. I have just a few closing remarks.
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27. Bring our International Foundation to Lions
As a leader, bring LCIF to Lions around the world:
Stay informed about LCIF programs and initiatives
Educate Lions about LCIF
Promote the work of LCIF in your communities and around the world during visits to districts and clubs
Thank clubs and districts for their donations to LCIF and encourage further giving
I would like to ask you once again to talk about LCIF to your members.
And please thank Lions for their support of LCIF, at every opportunity.
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28. (transition to Q&A slide)
Enriching Lives
WE ARE COMPASSIONATE AND CARING - enriching lives in communities all over the world!
Thank you very much for your time today, and thank you for your support. I am looking forward to working with you this year.
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29. Question & Answer Session
質疑応答（レベッカから）Q & A

30. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!