Lunch and Learn with Lions: Recent Episodes
Ryerson Campus Lions Club
Ryerson Campus Lions Clubs (RCLC) invites our A 7-11 District Lions (from over 80 Lions Club across Ontario) to a light-hearted, insightful conversation on why #WeServe, while sharing their favourite service activities and mentorship advice.
In our 10th episode, the tables have turned! Our podcast host Lion Merrill D'Souza interviews Ryerson Campus Lions Club President Amanda Lok.
Tune into this ~heart-felt~ podcast, where we hear Amanda open up about her passion for service, our club's history and lots of giggles.
Conversation Highlights:
- Volunteering Through Toronto Public Library
- How Merrill and Amanda Met
- Presidency During the Pandemic: Obstacles and Challenges
- 22, Rounding Up To 25 !
- Describing the Lions Club Culture
- Putting That HR Degree to Use! Matching Students with Opportunities
- Passion and Execution: We Do It Because We Are
- 2018: Was This The End?
- It Starts With Someone Taking a Chance on You
- She's a Tail-Twister
- "You're Bossy Missy, But We Like You"
- Leaving a Lasting Legacy: Canadian Young Lions Retreat
- Starting With the Time Now: How Do You Want Your Community to Look Like?
Resources:
- Toronto Public Library: Cyber Seniors
- Youth Advisory Group at TPL
- Lions- CNE PeeWee Baseball Tournament
- Tail Twister
- Canadian Young Lions Retreat
In today's episode, Lion Amanda chats with a special Lion from outside of Central Canada!
Lion Michael Foote is based in Labrador, and is the Council Chairperson for Multiple District N. He is also the immediate Past District Governor for N4 and the youngest District Governor in his District's history! Lion Michael is a strong believe in nourishing young leaders in the organization and in society.
In our conversation, we learn about:
- How Amanda and Michael Know Each Other
- Virtual Planning Coast to Coast
- Attending Functions and Forums, Lions Can Learn Everywhere
- The 3 F's: Fun, Fellowship, Frolicking
- Investing in Yourself: Transferable Skills
- Young Lions Network (YLN) : Coming Together
- Young Lions and Veteran Lions: Why Mentoring Matters
- Supporting Local Needs + Haiti
- 1 Word: Family.
- Puffins and Bowties, Leaving FOOTEprints Through the Kindness of Service
- And Finally, A Question For Our Listeners...Why Not?
Resources:
- Young Lions Network (YLN): https://www.facebook.com/NetworkYoungLions
- Canadian Young Lions Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianYoungLions
- USA/ Canada Lions Leadership Forum: https://www.facebook.com/usacanadalionsleadershipforum/
- Lions Club in Haiti: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/blog/touchstone-story-hope-for-haiti
- District N1 New Brunswick-PEI-Maine - Canada/USA: https://www.e-district.org/sites/n1/page-6.php
In this episode, Amanda is joined by Kathryn from Club President York Uni Lions! These student leaders share their hopes and dreams of the future as young lions and navigating the student life experience.
Podcast Highlights:
- Fedora man and a sense of community in North York
- Student Life at York University
- International Exchange brought you by Lions Club
- Lion Sandy brings everyone together
- Who should apply to join York Uni?
- Hopes and dreams from Lions Club
Resources:
- https://linktr.ee/lionsclubyu
- https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubyu/
In this episode, Ryerson Campus Lions Clubs is joined by 2 District A-711 Lions. Lion Harold Hobson from Huttonville Lion Club and Lion Wayne Hoey from Weston Lions Club.
With over 40 years of service combined, this dynamic duo shares their favourite service activities and how FUN is it to be part of the pack. Fellowship comes with exposure to leadership opportunities, resume building skills and a community of volunteers to inspire you to level up your next volunteering initiative. We are also joined by some RCLC members with some inquisitive questions on their challenges faced and how Lions are setting the precedent for leaders.
Conversation Highlights:
- Attending Your First Meeting: It's All About Fun!
- 300 Nights Out: The Busy Life of A District Governor
- Win-Win Situation: Club Visitations
- History of CNE-Lions PeeWee Baseball
- Apple v. IBM: Sight First Initiative
- Bike-a-thons with Youths
- Committees - What Are They?
- How Lions Has Integrated Into Your Life: Effective Speaking & Leading
- 101 Nos, But 1 Yes: Fundraising Struggles
- Lions Club International Foundation: Disaster Relief Faster Than Red Cross ($ 10k USD Right Away!)
- Support Dog Guides (Based in Oakville!)
Check out the resources from this conversation below!
- Accolades and Awards (Noble Peace Prize Nomination): https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/accolades
- About Lions Club: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-clubs/about-us
- Lions - CNE Peewee Baseball Tournament: https://theex.com/events/l/baseball-games
- Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides: https://www.dogguides.com/index.html
- Lions Club International Foundation: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
- Sight First https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/vision/sightfirst
Contact us at rclionsclub@gmail.com for more information on how you can join the largest service organization in the world!
In this episode, Ryerson Campus Lions Club & our live audience sit down with Marketing and Communications Chair Lion Rick Evans. Serving his second term as President of Nobleton Lions Club, Lion Rick reflects on his experience on how to be an effective leader and what it takes to be a Region/Zone Chair.
Topics discussed in this Lunch and Learn:
- What is a Zone Chair & how to be a resource for others
- Geographically, what is a zone and region in Lions Club terms?
- There's nothing wrong will giving someone a call
- Serving safely and understanding your club members comfort
- Affiliate members: you don't have to be part of the club to still help out
- 1st Virtual A711 District Convention: Apr 16 - 18 via Hopin (Open to Public, Join Us!)
- Pin trading and banner of parades: things that go on at a Lions Club convention
- You are not limited to your club: get involved with the multiple district
For more information on the resources shared today, please check out the links below:
- Nobleton Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/nobleton/
- Multiple District A (Ontario & Quebec) http://www.mdalions.org/pages/index.php
- Distrct A711 Lions Website https://www.a711lions.org/
- District Committees & Chairs https://www.a711lions.org/chairs.html
- Camp Dorset https://www.lionscampdorset.ca/
- Camp Kirk http://www.lionsclubscampkirkfoundation.org/
In today's episode, Amanda speaks with Lion Katerina from Green Capes Lions Club. We're so excited to share how we support the Lions Foundation of Canada's Dog Guides with our audience today!
Did you know? The government of Canada does not fund Dog Guides. This is where our Green Capes and Lions Clubs step in. This special interest club is dedicated to the global value of vision and supporting our proudly Canadian dog guide program.
Here are some fun facts on this unique club:
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How We Got Our Name: Our foster pups are Super Heroes who start out wearing Green Capes!
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What We Are: We are a virtual special interest club dedicated to supporting Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides through fundraising and service.
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Who We Are: Our members are active supporters of Dog Guides. Collectively we have fostered over 100 puppies — investing many hours in socialization, good manners and obedience to prepare them for their service dog training. Members include fosters, grads, and supporters.
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What We Do: Our yearly major initiative is our Green Capes calendar. We generate revenue through direct sales, online voting and through other Lions Clubs sales support.
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How We Help: Our donations help raise, train and place Dog Guides which costs approximately $25,000 per dog with no government support.
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We have raised: $311,000 since our Charter in 2018
To learn more about our Dog Guides and Green Capes Lion Club, please contact:
- https://greencapesforlions.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/greencapes/
- https://www.facebook.com/greencapesIG
- Contact: ktzaras@greencapes.com
To get your Dog Guides calendar mentioned in our conversation, please visit:
- https://greencapesforlions.com/
Get involved with Ryerson Campus Lions Club today! Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rclionsclub/
In today's episode, Ryerson Campus Lions Club meets with Lion Ann Stevens. As a dedicated and active Lion for over 20 years, she has held many roles within the district: past Zone & Region chair, Youth Exchange chair, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Lake Joseph Chair and is presently the A7-11 Cabinet Secretary in her second term. Lion Ann speaks on how she first heard about Lions Club and providing youth new opportunities. She is currently running for 2nd Vice District Governor for the 2021 - 2022 year and shares her platform of a passion for purpose.
Highlights of our today's podcast include:
- A cultural experience: youth exchange
- What a summer at Lake Joseph is like for CNIB clients
- Communication and awareness: District is here to help
- Bobbleheads & Blue Jays
- Openness to new ways with older lions
- Pill bottles and glasses: simple ways to get involved
To watch our episode, please see our Instagram @rclionsclub.
For more information on our guest and resources discussed in this conversation, please see below:
- Weston Lions
- Weston Lions Park
- Ayverie's Journey - Childhood Cancer Foundation
- CNIB
- CNIB Lake Joe
- Lions Club Youth Exchange
For any inquires please email: rclionsclub@gmail.com
In today's episode, Ryerson Campus Lions Club meets with Lion Julian Austin, 2018-2019 Global Membership Team Coordinator (GMTC). As previous Zone and Region Chair for Region 58, he has become a valuable mentor and leader on the District Governor's Cabinet. In recent years, many clubs have been facing a decline in membership. The chronic issue from these dwindling numbers is the need to address membership satisfaction. One of Lion Julian's passion which we will uncover today, is his passion for membership, mentorship and service.
Highlights of our today's podcast include:
- How to nourish, motivate and mentor new members
- Gaining the fundamental, transferrable skills from Lions Club (public speaking, planning etc).
- What is 'kinda' retired mean when you're in Lions Club?
- Listen & respect, respect, respect
- Oly., MJD, FDI, LCIP - the many credentials and honours you can get at Lions Club
- What does banana trees have to do with membership?
- Everyday advocacy: attracting new members everywhere
To watch our episode, please see our Instagram @rclionsclub.
For more information on our guest and resources discussed in this conversation, please see below:
Malvern Onyx Lions
Ayverie's Journey - Childhood Cancer Foundation
Faculty Development Institute (FDI)
Lions Club Purpose and Ethics
Lions Club University
In this episode, Ryerson Campus Lions Club meets with Multiple District 'A' Historian Ray Charbonneau (our historian since 2004!). Since joining in 1999, Ray has served in every club office and continues to sponsor new members. He has served as District Ambassador, Sergeant at Arms and Deputy Director of Manpower for the Toronto International Convention in 2014.
Amanda and Merrill from RCLC learn more about:
- Our unique Canadian Lions Club history
- Harry A Newman Foundation's relation with Ryerson University
- The logistics of hosting a lunch time meeting
- What it takes to host an international convention
- What it means to be a proud Lion
To watch our episode, please see our Instagram @rclionsclub.
For more information on our guest, please click below:
- Toronto Central Lions Club
Welcome everyone to our inaugural episode of Lunch and Learn with Lions!
In this episode, we sit down with Lion Dr. Shafi, a professor & co-founder of Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMD) program at Ryerson, Diabetes Awareness District Chair and Campus Chair, and 2nd Vice District Governor candidate. Amanda and Mufrath learn more about what Lions Club means to Dr. Shafi since joining in the early 80's and why 'Kindness Matters' was selected as his 2021 campaign platform.
To watch our episode, please see our Instagram @rclionsclub.
For more information on our guest, please click below:
- Dr. Shafi's work in ITMD
- Toronto Global Doctors Lions Club