2021 District Convention
Main Stage activities
Date
Event
Activities
2021-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome & Opening Remarks - Convention Chair PDG Jeffrey Friedman National Anthems / Parade of Banners Video Greeting from Premier Ford Video Greeting from Mississauga Mayor Crombie Introduction of International Guest: PID Lowell Bonds, District 34B by PDG Teddy Boyce
VIP Speaker Official Convention Opening: PID Lowell Bonds Mass Global Induction Ceremony
2021-04-17 09:00 - 10:00
Business Meeting
- Call to Order - District Governor (DG) Terrence "Tebo" RICHARDS
- Land Acknowledgement - Incoming DG Sandy HEERALAL-JUDHAN
- The Star-Spangled Banner
- Canadian National Anthem
- Moment of Silence for Deceased Lions & Members of the Armed Forces
- District Governor’s Remarks - DG Tebo RICHARDS
- Acknowledgment of International Guests - DG Tebo RICHARDS
- Introduction of Cabinet Officers (self‐introductions) & Guests
- Approval of Minutes of 2019 Convention Business Meeting - Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ann STEVENS
- Treasurer’s Report - Cabinet Treasurer (CT) James O’BREZA
- Approval of Final 2019‐2020 Financial Statements & Waiver of Audit - CT James O’BREZA
- Annual Motions for District A711 Corporation - DG Tebo RICHARDS
- Introduction of International Guest - Past District Governor (PDG) Teddy BOYCE
- International Guest Remarks - Past International Director (PID) Lowell J. BONDS
- Presentation of Slate of Officers for 2020‐2021 - Nominations Chair PDG Rolando dela CRUZ
- Presentation & Speeches of Candidates For District Offices - Elections Coordinator IPDG Dan SIBANDA
- * Candidates for Second Vice District Governor - CS Ann STEVENS, DC Dr Shafi BHUIYAN
- Other Business, Constitutional Changes - PDG Jeffery FRIEDMAN
- New Business - DG Tebo RICHARDS
- Announcements - Convention Chair PDG Jeffrey FRIEDMAN
- For the Good of Lionism, Lions Spirit Song
- Vote of Thanks - 2nd VDG Ferdy CORONEL
2021-04-17 10:15 - 11:00
The Power of Partnerships
2021-04-17 11:00 - 12:00
Leo Program
Introduction by Convention Chair PDG Jeffrey Friedman
Introduction to Peace Poster Presentation by Leo Veera Jhuti Presentation of our International Peace Poster Winners 2019 & 2020
- Leo Kyle Boutilier - Bridging the Gap between LEOs & Lions
- Spider Jones - Meet Spider Jones
- other Presentations PDG Jeffrey Friedman's Leo Session closing remarks
2021-04-17 13:15 - 14:00
Lion Daniel Elkins, 2nd VDG, District 22-D presents an interactive call to action seminar that challenges all Lions Clubs to find ways to offer youth programming and LEO leadership opportunities.
2021-04-17 14:15 - 15:00
Lion Paul Baker, PDG talks about how to recognize and work with the different personalities in your club
2021-04-17 15:00 - 17:00
Lion Sandy Herralal-Judhan, 1stVDG, introduces presentations by some of the many of the Cultures represented in the diversity that is District A-711
2021-04-17 18:30 - 22:00
International Guest (PID Lowell Bonds) Speech
Special Recognitions
Special Recognitions
2021-04-17 20:30 - 22:30
Lion Julian Austin's Cafe'Z6TO:
Entertainment,
Kahoot Trivia with PDG Jamie Jones,
Karaoke with PCC Lion Winster Ceballos,
music for listening and jamming, singing, dancing, fun, and games.
Entertainment,
Kahoot Trivia with PDG Jamie Jones,
Karaoke with PCC Lion Winster Ceballos,
music for listening and jamming, singing, dancing, fun, and games. 2021-04-18 10:00 - 10:30
Cabinet Secretary Ann Stevens leads a celebebration of the service of the Lions who passed away since the 2019 convention
2021-04-18 11:00 - 12:15
Business Meeting - Continued
- Election Results
- Raffles
– Draws
- Convention Report
- DG Valedictorian Speech
- 2nd VDG Acceptance Speech
- Announcement of 2021-2022 Cabinet
- Announcements Convention Chair
Other Sessions
| ⇅ Schedule name | ⇅ Schedule description | ⇅ Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| LeaLEAD (Episode 1): Leadership Opportunities for Leos | First in an Award Winning 22-part Series by the NJ Visionary Cyber LEO Club: | |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Online fundraising with Square – Lions Virtual Classroom (13.22 min) | PDG Chris Lewis |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Online fundraising w/Paypal & e-Clubhouse (13.22 min) | |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Online fundraising – The Art of making donations easy and user-friendly as Possible (14:53 min) | |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Online Fundraising - Flags 4 Heroes Virtual (15:44 min) - Outlines four Virtua online fundraising projects | |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Facebook: Let’s Get Visible (20.52 min) | |
| wwwwww.lionsvirtual.org | Leadership Development in Clubs | PID Steven Glass, District 29-I |
| HosHospitality Suites | Malvern Onyx 💡 Mississauge Central Lions | |
| 100💡 100 Years of Lions in Canada | Learn the History of Lions in Canada by our Lions Scholar | Lion Ray Charbonneau |
| Tai A Lions club's Tail-Twister is an essential role session | Learn how a Tailtwister promotes fun and fellowship | Lion Mike Geske |
| Cam💡 Camp Huronda & 💡 Camp Dorset session | Learn about the New Directions taken at these Diabetic Camps | Lion Ed Bosker |
| Eng Engaging our communities in what Lions Do | Join us in discussing how we can outreach, to engage the public in what we do | Lions Terry Sawh & Bill Crawford |
| Col Collaborative Fundraising | Calendar Sales Program | Lion Rhonda Bakusko |
| Soc Discussion on our use of Social Media in our Lions Clubs 💡 topics document 💡 Facebook Fundraising | Traditional means of communicating club's achievements with the public included newspapers, magazines, etc. However, a number of social media applications are taking over the media. Our Lions clubs must use these new medias for our advantage. Popular social media include websites, Facebook, Instagram Twitter and YouTube. This session will be a discussion of the ways to get the best of using Facebook as it is by far the most popular social media. Attendees will describe their Facebook achievements. | Lion Bill Cawford |
| LeoLeo Workshop | How to highlight Leo club experience in your Resume | Lion Charu Gupta / LEO Javisaa Thiyagaraja |
| Chi Childhood Cancer Workshop | Join this workshop to discuss ways we can server this cause during Covid-19 | Lion Bob Caster, PRC |
| Dia Diabetes Workshop | How can we Serve this cause during Covid-19 | Lion Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, ZC |
| Vis Vision Workshop | Overview of Lions Vision Service projects | Lion Bill Mackenzie, PDG A-2 |
| Env💡 Environment Workshop | Join this workshop to discuss ways we can server this cause during Covid-19 | Lion Harold Hobson, PDG & Lion Pam Joseph |
| YouYounger Members | 💡 How to attract & retain them | Lion Amanda Lok, Ryerson Campus LC |
| GAT💡 Global Action Team - The Covid Challenge session | Learn what's coming in LCI membership initiatives | Lion O.J. Wilura, PDG A-15 MDA GAT Area Leader |
| Fun💡 Fundraising session | How to plan a successful fundraiser | Lion Abdullah Gamandie, PRC |
| Dia💡 Together, let's end Diabetes! session | This virtual talk aims to build awareness and a thorough understanding of diabetes, and its ongoing management. It will help participants build an active lifestyle and healthy food habits to self-manage the disease. We will also share best practices of prevention for diabetes control. | Lion Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan |
| Ser💡 Serving Safely During Covid-19 session | Lion Harold Hobson, PDG | |
| Con Conflict Resolution 💡 Managing Conflict 💡 Tips for managing conflict 💡 Managing conflict styles handout 💡 What is emotional intelligence? | This Session, we will be dealing with Managing Conflict within our Lions Club, however the same principals can be applied in the workplace and in our personal lives. Discussions will include defining Conflict, Identify sources of conflict, Recognizing personal conflict resolution styles & apply strategies for resolving a conflict. | PDG Jamie Jones, A-12 |
| Adv Advanced Secretary Training | Advanced Topics the Secretary Role, Ask your tough questions here | Lion Perry Bowker |
| Wom Women and the Pandemic (by Women's Initiatives & Lions New Voices District A-711 Committee) | Women & The Pandemic: 6 Members of the Lions New Voices/Women's Initiatives Team presenting on the effects of the Covid 19 Pandemic on Women's Lives from Home and Family to Employment, Mental Health and Gender Based Violence. Topics cover how and why the Covid19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting women and wrapping up with ideas and suggestion for How Lions Can Help | Lion Carol McCague, PRC |
| LIO LION Clubs International Foundation introduction and Campaign 100 | learn about the foundation its past and future | Lion Dick Peel, PDG A-16 |
| Fun How to Fundraise Using Galas session | Case studies of Gala preparation and execution will be reviewed | Lion Kanta Arora & Jatinder Chabra |
| LCI Lions Foundation (LCIF) Workshop | Learn about the many types of Grants available through LCIF for projects | Lion Dick Peel, PDG A-16 |
| LiQ💡 What the Heck is Lions Quest? session | Are you a Lion, Lioness, or Leo who has asked this question? Join us for this introductory webinar to learn about Lions Clubs International signature youth program, and how we are making a difference across Canada (and around the world). Find out how you and your club can become involved with Lions Quest | Lion Joanne McQuiggan, A-15 |
| Ne1💡 New Lions Orientation Level One session | for new Lions in 2020-2021 | Lion Julian Austin |
| COV Covid-19: I, Me, and You | Stress: Social, Finance and Mental Health | Lion Dr. Vidya Butany M.B.B.S, FRCPC Psychiatrist |
| LiU Lions University & Leadership Institute Alumni Gathering | You will be challenged by our PIDs to pursue more Leadership development and to take on new leadership roles in Lions Clubs | PID Tom Gordon, A-16 and PID Lowell Bonds, 34B |
| LFC💡 Lions Foundation of Canada update session | learn about the many changes at the foundation and the impact of Covid-91 on their fundraising efforts | Beverly Crandell, Chief Executive Officer |
| Hea💡 Our Hearing Conservation Projects / History session part 1 session part 2 | Learn how you can help in our Hearing Conservation Actions include a W5/History on this valued service cause | Lion Slava Tsvetkov, PZC, PDG Zoltan Dohar, A-2 |
| Lea Leadership Training & Development Opportunities - part 1 Leadership Training & Development Opportunities - part 2 | This session will explore details about leadership courses offered by My Lions/MyLCI’s Learning Centre, Lions University & various Training Institutes. We will also look at an example of a USA/Canada Leadership Forum (required for a Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate). This should help all Lions, especially new ones, to gain insight into training options offered by LCI, as they plan their leadership journeys. | PDG Harold Hobson & Lion Laila Moosabhoy |
| Eth Ethical Values in Lionism | Lion Julian Austin | |
| Lea Leadership Development in Clubs | PID Steven Glass, District 29-I | |
| Tea Team Dynamics in Lions Clubs | Lion Elsa Cailin | |
| CNICNIB | Lake Joe update and our 60 year telationship with Lions session | Tara Oliphant |
| Pea Peace Poster and Essay Contests session | This session will provide details about the Peace Poster & Essay Contests that are only open to children aged 11-13. The theme for 2021-2022 is “We are all Connected”. We will look at past peace poster contest winners, criteria for judging peace posters, how to set up contests for your Clubs and why it is important that Clubs participate. | Lions Jeffrey Friedman, PDG & Lion Laila Moosabhoy |
| Dia💡 Diabetes Canada session | Lion Nicole Holder-Dulson | |
| Sun Sunshine Foundation of Canada session | Shannon LaHay | |
| MyL💡 MyLion Reporting activities - Made easy session | Topics include how to convert service activities posted into MyLion reports | Lion Harold Hobson, PDG |
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