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LA UNION LD LIONS CLUB

LY 2021-2022 OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)

PRESIDENT

MERCIDITA M. HOFFRICHTER

The responsibilities of President shall be as follows:

Serve as chief executive officer for this club.
Preside at all meetings of the board of directors of this club.
Chair the Club Global Action Team and ensure the following:
1. Ensure the election of qualified Lion leaders for the position of club service chairperson, club membership chairperson and club vice president, who will serve as the leadership chairperson.
2. Ensure regular meetings to discuss and advance initiatives established by the Global Action Team.
3. Collaborate with the district Global Action Team and other club presidents to further initiatives focused on expanding humanitarian service, leadership development and membership growth.

In collaboration with the club officers and committee chairpersons, implement a plan for membership growth, community engagement, operational improvement and the fulfillment of humanitarian services as presented and approved by the club’s board of directors.
Issue the call for regular meetings and special meetings of the board of directors of this club.
Appoint standing and special committees and cooperate with chairpersons to effect regular functioning and reporting of such committees.
See that regular elections are duly called, noticed and held.
Ensure the club is operating in accordance with local laws.
Ensure proper administration of club operations by ensuring that all club officers and members adhere to the club’s Constitution and By-Laws and the International Constitution and By-Laws.
Encourage diplomacy and solve disputes in a fair and transparent fashion utilizing the Dispute Resolution Procedure if needed.
Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.
Serve as a mentor to vice presidents to ensure the continuance of effective leadership.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT/CLUB LCIF COORDINATOR

PAULINA M. LAFRANKIE

The Immediate Past President and the other past presidents shall serve as mentors to the club president and vice presidents and serve as the club LCIF coordinator unless another Lion is appointed to this position.

The Club LCIF Coordinator communicates the mission and success of LCIF and its importance to Lions Clubs International, implements LCIF development strategies within the club and collaborates with LCIF district coordinator to promote LCIF in the local area to ensure alignment with district goals. This position also collaborates with the club service chairperson and the Global Action Team to support club initiatives.He/she communicates the mission and success of LCIF and its importance to Lions Clubs International, implements LCIF development strategies within the club and collaborates with LCIF district coordinator to promote LCIF in the local area to ensure alignment with district goals. This position also collaborates with the club service chairperson and the Global Action Team to support club initiatives.

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

MILAGROS O. MAGUMCIA

The responsibilities of the 1st Vice President shall be as follows:

Conduct an annual club quality assessment and collaborate with the club officers, specifically members of the club’s Global Action Team and other committee chairpersons during his/her term as first vice president to develop a plan for membership growth, community engagement, and the fulfillment of humanitarian services to be presented and approved by the board of directors during his/her term as president.
Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Leadership Chairperson and along with other members of the leadership committee:
1. Ensure that new members are provided with an effective orientation so new members understand how the club operates within its district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International, with the support of the Club Membership Chairperson.
2. Ensure current and/or incoming club officers attend training, offered by the district and/or via the Lions Learning Center (LLC)
3. Communicate to the District Global Leadership Coordinator the need for training, the names of potential new leaders and the leadership development activities that club members attend.
4. Identify potential leaders and encourage their development as future leaders.
5. Encourage members to participate in leadership training offered by the district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International.
Take a key role in membership retention and ensure organizational excellence by measuring member satisfaction and utilizing feedback to improve club operations.
Understand the club’s role in district activities and events.
Network with the officers of other clubs to gain ideas that may be applied to the club.
Gain in-depth knowledge of district, multiple district initiatives that support leadership development, membership growth and the expansion of humanitarian service.
Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.
If the president is unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the vice president next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president.
Oversee the functioning of such committees of this club as the president shall designate.

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

FENALYN G. RIMANDO

If the president and 1st Vice President are unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the 2nd Vice President next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of the club as the president designates.

3rd VICE PRESIDENT

LEONORA Z. CATUNGAL

If the president, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President are unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the 3rd Vice President next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of the club as the president designates.

SECRETARY

CHRISTINE M. JAVIER

The Secretary is under the supervision and direction of the president and the board of directors, and shall act as the liaison officer between the club and the district (single or sub and multiple) in which the club is located, and the association. The responsiilities of the secretary shall e as follows:

Submit regular monthly and other reports to the international office of the association containing such information as may be called for by the board of directors of this association.
Submit to the district governor’s cabinet such reports as it may require.
Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory committee of the zone in which the club is located.
Have custody and keep and maintain general records of this club, including records of minutes of club and board meetings; attendance; committee appointments; elections; member information, addresses and telephone numbers of members; members club accounts.
Give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in such sum and with such surety as determined by the board of directors.
Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her term in office, the general records of the club to his/her successor in office.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

SYLVIA C. CATAPIA

The Assistant Secretary will assist the Secretary in her duties. If the Secretary is unable to perform her duties for any reason, the Assistant Secretary shall occupy her position and perform her duties with the same authority as the Secretary.

TREASURER

WINDY P. VASQUEZ

The responsibilities of the Treasurer shall be as follows:

Receive all monies, from the secretary and otherwise, and deposit the same in a bank or banks recommended by the finance committee and approved by the board of directors.
Arrange for issuance, in cooperation with the secretary, quarterly or semi-annual statements to each member for dues and other financial obligations owed to this club and report payments to the Board of Directors.
Pay out monies in payment of club obligations only on authority given by the board of directors.
Have custody and keep and maintain general records of club receipts and disbursements.
Prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual financial reports to the board of directors of this club.
Give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in such sum and with such surety as determined by the board of directors.
Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her term in office, the financial accounts, funds and records of the club to his/her successor in office.
Serves as chairperson for the finance committee.

ASSISTANT TREASURER

RUBY ANN P. MONZON

The Assistant Treasurer shall assist the Treasurer in her duties. If the Treasurer is unable to perform her duties for any reason, the Assistant Treasury shall occupy her position and perform her duties with the authority as the Treasurer.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON

PDG/PP JEANNY S. HAO

The responsibilities of the Membership Chairperson shall be as follows:

Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Membership Chairperson.
Collaborate with the District Global Action Team on membership initiatives, and participate in relevant district, region and zone meetings and events.
Develop and lead a membership committee to help implement action plans to achieve the club’s membership goals and to positively increase the member experience.
Encourage all members to participate in membership growth by inviting prospective members to the club. Follow up with prospective members promptly.
Promote a harmonious club atmosphere by listening to and addressing, with the support of the club board of directors, concerns that prevent a positive member experience. This may include a survey or other opportunities for feedback.
Engage new members in activities that are of interest to the member.
Collaborate with the club service chairperson as well as other club committees to promote membership opportunities.
Understand the different membership types and programs offered and promote membership programs to club members.
Ensure that new members are provided with an effective orientation so new members understand how the club operates within its district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International, with the support of the Club First Vice President/Club Leadership Chairperson.
Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.

SERVICE CHAIRPERSON

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The responsibilities of the Service Chairperson shall be as follows:

Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Service Chairperson.
Collaborate with the District Global Service Coordinator, Club LCIF Coordinator, district leaders, members of the club’s service committee and others to develop and communicate annual service goals and action plans. Goals and action plans should address current community needs and / or LCI’s global causes, and can be comprised of advocacy and fundraising in addition to direct service to beneficiaries.
Lead the service committee to implement the club’s service action plans in order to achieve the club’s service goals.
Incorporate opportunities for local youth and Leos to engage in all aspects of service activities, including goal setting, implementation, project evaluation and reporting.
Report service activities to Lions Clubs International.
Serve as a club resource on current community needs by monitoring the service activities of other service clubs, developing community partnerships to expand service, and utilizing tools and resources offered by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Increase member satisfaction by encouraging participation and engagement in service projects.
Collaborate with the club membership chairperson and other club committees to promote membership opportunities to non-Lions during service projects.
Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.

MARKETING COMMUNICATION CHAIRPERSON

The responsibilities of Marketing Communication Chairperson shall be as follows:

Develop and implement annual communications plans for internal and external audiences, including club members, news media, supporters/sponsors and potential new members.
Publicize club activities, including service projects, fundraisers, donations, Lions Clubs International sponsored contests and other newsworthy accomplishments both internally and externally via the news media, social media, and other effective means.
Expand humanitarian initiatives, community involvement and membership initiatives through social media.
Provide communication tools to club members and to encourage all club members to participate in promoting the club’s activities via social media, referral and other effective means of communication.
Assist the club president in communicating information from the district, multiple district and international headquarters with the club members.
Work closely with the club membership chairperson to target and reach out to new potential club members.
Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.
Participate in meetings held by the district marketing communications chairperson.

AUDITOR

PDG/PP JEANNY S. HAO

The Auditor conducts an audit of the club’s financial records presented by he treasurer or assistant treasurer on a monthly, semi-annual and annual basis. There are two (2) funds to be audited, namely: (1) Administrative Funds (2) Activities funds.

PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER (PRO)

EVANGELINE C. KABEL

The Public Relation Officer shall maintain the good relationship with the community and with the other lions clubs .He/she shall also highlights the clubs activities through media .

TAIL TWISTER

MARIBETH A. ALLEN

The Tail Twister shall promote harmony, good fellowship, life and enthusiasm in the meetings through appropriate stunts and games and the judicious imposition of fines on club members. There shall be no ruling from his/her decision in imposing a fine, provided, however, that no fine shall exceed an amount fixed by the board of directors of this club, and no member shall be fined more than twice at any one meeting. The tail twister (optional) may not be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present. All monies collected by the tail twister (optional) shall be immediately turned over to the treasurer and a receipt be given.

LION TAMER

REMEDIOS R. VILLA

The Lion Tamer has charge of and is responsible for the property and paraphernalia of the club, including flags, banners, gang, gavel. She shall put each in its proper place before each meeting and return the same to the proper storage area after each meeting. He/she shall act as sergeant-at-arms at meetings, see that those present are properly seated, and distribute bulletins, favors and literature as required at club and board meetings. He/she shall give special attention to assure that each new member sits with a different group at each meeting so that he/she can become better acquainted.

2-YRS DIRECTORS

The 2-yrs Directors shall provide additional oversight and approval for items placed before the board of directors.

JUDY MICHEALE K. SO

EMILY P. DELOVINO

1-YR DIRECTORS

The 1-yr Directors shall provide additional oversight and approval for items placed before the board of directors.

LILY C. TAM

LUZ C. SUAREZ

PAST PRESIDENTS

Charter President	ANITA SY
1993-1995	JEANNY HAO
1995-1996	MERGINE WERNER
1996-1997	FE CAYAO
1997-1998	AURORA DY
1998-1999	ADELAIDA RILLORAZA
1999-2000	CORAZON LIM
2000-2001	CECILIA ESPANOL
2001-2002	EVANGELINE CASTRO
2002-2003	VIVIEN VILLA GO
2003-2004	JONI D. BADONG
2004-2005	JUDY MICHEALE K. SO
2005-2006	EILEEN L. CHAN
2006-2007	TRINIDAD M. DE GUZMAN
2007-2008	TERESITA M. CABILADAS
2008-2009	MARILYN A. VALDEZ
2009-2010	MA. LEONORA G. DACUMOS
2010-2011	ANNE MAUREEN T. TAN
2011-2012	VIVIEN VILLA S. GO
2012-2013	ZOSIMA L. PANG-OT
2013-2014	GRACIA RAMOS
2014-2015	JULIET C. ZAMORANOS
2015-2017	ANABEL B. ABAT
2017-2018	JEANNY S. HAO
2018-2019	SYLVIA C. CATAPIA
2019-2021	PAULINA M. LAFRANKIE