Installing Officer:

My function today is to install the officers of this club for the coming fiscal year. Lion Secretary, have the officers to be installed been properly elected to their respective officer?

(The Secretary attests the election). "It is not my intention to instruct them in detail in their various duties. Their names will be in the office of International, from where they will receive information and suggestions for carrying out their various duties. I know they can be depended upon to read and study these informative materials carefully and to execute their duties faithfully.

"I shall, however, call each officer to the dais, and briefly outline his duties in the Club, so that the other Lions may know what to expect of him."

Installing Officer:

"Lion.you have been elected to serve as Lion Tamer. As such you will be in charge of and responsible for the clubs property. You will see to it that the flags, gong, gavel, and badge board are properly placed, that the Standard Organization chart is displayed conspicuously at every meeting and that the song books, favours and literature are properly distributed. You are to assist the past Presidents as the official greeters, always welcome and introduce all guests and see that places are provided for all.

"Will you perform these duties to the best of your ability?"

Lion Tamer: "I will."

"Lionyou have been elected to serve as Tail Twister. As such you shall maintain harmony and encourage good fellowship, life and enthusiasm in the meetings. You shall impose and collect the fines at the meetings (and shall use your best judgement when doing so). Much of the success of the meeting will depend upon your resourcefulness in promoting stunts, fun and laughter, making the members forget, for a time at least, their business and any worries they may have. Thus you will break down any reserve which might exist, and draw the members together in closer friendship. Will you perform these duties to the best of your ability?"

Tail Twister : "I will."

(The Directors are then called and take their places to the left of the speaker)

Installing Officer:

"Lionand..you still have one year to serve as directors, Lion..and you have been elected to serve as directors on the Board for two years. With the other officers, you form what is termed the Board of Directors of the Club. Your position is important because you will assist in formulating and executing the policies of the Club. ]

"You will faithfully attend the regular and special meetings of the Board, and give unselfishly of your time and effort to advance your Club and Lions International. Will you perform these duties to the best of your ability?"

Directors: "I will."

(Vice Presidents are called next and take their places between the Directors and the Tail Twister)

"Lion(3^rd Vice President), (2^nd Vice President) and (1^st Vice President) you have been elected to serve as Vice-Presidents. What I have just said about the duties of the Directors also apply to you. In addition, you, in the order of your office and presence, will substitute for the President in his absence from any club or Board of Directors meeting.

"Your position is more than an honorary one. In a Lions Club the Vice-Presidents shall, under direction of the President oversee the functioning of such committees as the President may designate.

"Will you, as Vice-Presidents, perform your duties to the best of your ability?"

Vice Presidents: "I will"

(The Treasurer is then called and takes his place just in front of the Third Vice President)

"Lion..you have been elected to serve as Treasurer; as such you will be custodian of all club funds. Naturally you will deposit all monies received., in such banks or banks as are designated by the Board of Directors. You will assist the Finance Committee in preparing a budget and such financial statements as may be necessary. You will give bond for the faithful performance of your duties. This is for your own protection and in keeping with recognized and accepted business procedure. Will you, as Treasurer perform your duties to the best of your ability?"

Treasurer: "I will."

(The Secretary is then called and takes his place beside the Treasurer, in front of the First Vice President)

Installing Officer:

"Lion..,you have been elected to serve your Club as Secretary. Yours is one of the most important offices in the Club. The success of your Club will be determined largely by the efficiency with which you perform the duties of your office. You are the Presidents right-hand man. Under his direction and that of the Board of Directors, you are the liaison officer between your Club and Lions International and between your club and your District Governors organization. You will receive many communication from both. Through you, in the post of corresponding officer, it will be your duty to see that all communications are properly referred to your Board of Directors of your Club as circumstances require or justify.

"Among your duties as provided in the Lions International Constitution and Bye-Laws, you, shall submit regular monthly Membership and Activities Reports to Lions International, with copies to District Governor and Region Chairman, on forms provided for this purpose by Lions International. You shall keep the general club records, including minutes of Club and Board meetings, committee appointments, officers list attendance records, list of key members and list of members showing their classification, addresses and telephone numbers. You shall collect from the members, and others, all monies due to the club, turning such funds over to the Treasurer, taking proper receipt thereof."

"You are also an active member for the District Governors Advisory Committee and as such you will attend the quarterly Advisory Committee meetings of your Zone. You will receive pertinent information from Lions International intended to aid you in properly performing the duties of your office. Will you, as Secretary, perform, such duties to the best of your ability?"

Secretary: "I will."

(The President is then called and takes his place between the Secretary and the Treasurer, two or three steps in front of them).

Installing Officer:

"Lion.having been elected to the office of President of your Club you are its Chief Executive Officer and will be expected to preside at all meetings of your club, and regular and special meetings of your Board of Directors.

"It is your duty to appoint the Administrative and Activities committees, in accordance with the Lions International Club Standard Organization Plan and to act as an ex-officio member of each of these committees. With your Vice-Presidents you shall see to it that these committees function.

"You are also, with the club secretary, an active member of the District Governors Advisory Committee and as such you will attend the quarterly Advisory Committee meetings of your Zone.

"Keep in mind that at the end of your term of office you will be called to give an account of your stewardship. Your record of achievement will then be history. This record in years to come will be judge and the jury. Now is the time to plan, and take steps to continue to build your Club in every way possible so that it may be an example to other Clubs, and a credit to the community, the District and to Lions International. Will you, as President, perform your duties to the best of your ability?"

President: "I will."

Installing Officer:

(Addresses members of the Board of Directors)

"The policies and the achievements of this Lions Club will depend largely upon the actions of the Board of Directors of which you are members.

"You shall authorize all expenditure. So may I, at this time, caution you not to create any indebtedness beyond the income of the Club, nor disburse funds for purposes that are nonessential to the objects of the Club.

"On your honour as Lions, do you individually and collectively promise to stand by this club, live with it and work with it throughout the coming year, to take such time as may be necessary to perform your official duties, properly?"

Officers: "I do."

Installing Officer:

(Requests Club membership to arise)

(Addresses Club members)

"Fellow Lions, I want to call to your attention the fact that these Lions who have been entrusted by you with the Club responsibilities for the coming year, have signified their intention to exert their best personal efforts to make your Lions Club the kind of organization it should be.

"It must be remembered that the only way in which these new officers whom we are installing can most successfully carry on is for them to receive the fullest support of every individual member. As an individual, when requested by your President you are to serve on a committee, to perform some duty in Lionism, or to support your Club in the many ways in which it will need your support. Will you bear in mind that you members collectively elected these officers, and as a consequence will you pledge to support them actively at all times?"

Club members : "I do."

"It is now my great pleasure to declare these Lions duly installed into the respective offices to which they have been elected."

(Addresses President, presenting to him the gavel of the Club);

"To you, Lion President, I hand this gavel, as a token of your Clubs esteem, loves and confidence in you, and as your symbol of authority. On behalf of the membership of your Club, I want to assure you of their readiness to follow your leadership during your term of office.

"And now Lionit is my extreme personal pleasure to congratulate you upon the honour the Club has conferred in electing you as its Chief Executive, and to extend my very best wishes to you and this splendid Club, for a most successful year under your leadership.