1. Post, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works!

2. 2Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Control Panel

4. 4Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Why Use Social Media? Future Lions club members are on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites Take control of your club’s publicity Expand your club’s reach and network Easily share your club’s information Invite people to your activities Post photos and videos Social media appeals to younger generation Free advertising for your club

5. Facebook

6. 6Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Should I Create a Page or Profile? Cover Photo Profile Picture Newsfeed

7. 7Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Tag Someone Add a Location Add a Photo or Video Facebook Post

8. 8Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Sample Post

9. 9Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Ideas for Posts An up close look at one of your service projects Information about your next club meeting The benefits of being a Lion A member profile Testimonials about your club Information about volunteering Ask questions Share other club’s posts or LCI’s posts

10. 10Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Likes, Comments and Shares

11. 11Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Facebook Events

12. 12Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Sample Event

13. 13Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Facebook Tips for Lions Clubs Posts that include a photo or a video receive more likes and shares. Shorter, succinct posts are better received. Be timely in your response to comments and messages. Ask your followers for their thoughts and feedback to create an engaging conversation. Frequent posts remind others of your club, however too many posts may cause people to un-follow you. Appoint someone to be responsible for managing the page. Follow LCI’s Facebook Page and share our posts.

14. Twitter

15. 15Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Twitter for Your Lions Club What is a twitter handle and what should ours be? What is a tweet and how many characters can it be? What is a hashtag (#) and what is it used for? What should I use Twitter for? Sharing news and links. Retweet others to build relationships Follow other organizations in your community. Live tweeting during your service project.

16. 16Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Twitter Profile Profile Header Profile Picture

17. 17Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Sample Tweet Hashtag Mention Video Link

18. 18Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Twitter Tips for Lions Clubs Use hashtags, but no more than two per tweet. Update your profile picture and header. Tweeting with a photo makes your tweets more popular. Mention other Twitter users with their twitter handle. Re-tweet LCI and other organizations posts to gain more followers.

19. 19Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Other Social Media Outlets LinkedInFlickrInstagramPinterest

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22. 22Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! How to Create an Account

23. 23Lions Clubs InternationalPosts, Tweets, Hashtags? Social Media Works! Social Media Resources LCI’s social networking list: http://www.lionsclubs.org/web/ Lions smile team: http://www.lionssmile.org/ Free Lions artwork: http://www.pinterest.com/lionsc lubs/marketing-promotional- images/