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LIONS CLUBS 101ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Welcome................................................................ 2
n New This Year..................................................... 13
n General Information............................................ 19
District 46 Nevada Host Committee............................... 20
Durable Fiberglass Registration.................................................................... 21
Construction Information Booth.......................................................... 25
Convention Maps........................................................... 26
Transportation................................................................ 36
Lion Las Vegas Hotels........................................................... 39
Delegation Breakfasts.................................................... 40
Fountain Convention Service Projects........................................... 42
$3800
First Aid.......................................................................... 44
Special Needs................................................................ 45
+ Freight & Crate Grand Prize Sweepstakes.............................................. 47
Parade Information......................................................... 48
Convention Mobile App.................................................. 51
Lion Bench Social Media.................................................................. 52
Tours.............................................................................. 53
$3800 Elections ....................................................................... 54
+ Freight & Crate n International Show & Plenary Sessions............. 55
n Daily Schedule.................................................... 63
n Exhibit Hall ......................................................... 81
Made in Minnesota
Location and Hours........................................................ 82
Highlights....................................................................... 83
Exhibitors....................................................................... 89
n Convention Committees..................................... 97
n Rules of Procedure........................................... 101
n Past International Presidents........................... 111
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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME MAYOR’S WELCOME
From the Office of
Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman
My Lion and Leo Family, CAROLYN G. GOODMAN
MAYOR LIONS CLUB
101ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Welcome to the 101st Lions Clubs International LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Convention in the entertainment capital of the world, JUNE 29-JULY 3, 2018
Las Vegas! This special event is more than a tribute to Greetings to all Lions and friends:
our association. It is a celebration of the Power of We – As Mayor, I am pleased to welcome you to America’s most dynamic, entertaining, and
intriguing city! You could not have chosen a better locale to hold your convention. I am
a celebration of every Lion and Leo who has made an convinced that once you get a taste of what the city has to offer, you will never want to
leave. Las Vegas continues to capture the world's imagination as the city where anything
is possible. With world-class hotels, award-winning restaurants, luxurious spas, fantastic
impact in their community. It is a recognition of all we shopping, the finest golf courses, and spectacular entertainment, Las Vegas remains one
of the most electrifying destinations in the world.
have achieved together. At its heart Las Vegas is all about making sure residents and visitors are well taken care
of, treated courteously, and shown a great time. Beyond the neon of the fabulous Strip
and the Fremont Street Experience, there is another Las Vegas--one in which we are
The spirit of We Serve has been on display throughout building a world-class city featuring the best in arts, culture, sporting opportunities, and
quality medical care.
the year, thanks to the power of your action. In the final The city also offers beautiful weather and outdoor activities, from top class golfing to
opportunities for world-class hiking and rock climbing at the Red Rock Canyon National
year of our Centennial Celebration, we have brought Conservation Area, to skiing at Mount Charleston, and a visit to the awe-inspiring Hoover
Dam at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. If history is more your speed, you are
incredible kindness to the world through our generosity in luck because The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement and the
Neon Museum are two of the most interesting and unique experiences in the country.
and service. We are uniting to take on new global I look forward to your Parade of Nations and hope you enjoy your plenary sessions,
International Show, seminars, exhibits and other convention events. I am particularly
causes so we can continue to confront the fundamental grateful for the service activities you will perform in conjunction with your convention. Our
city will certainly benefit from your generosity.
issues facing humanity. That’s what we have done for CITY OF LAS VEGAS I want to thank you for choosing Las Vegas and look forward to seeing you around town.
Please accept my best wishes for your time in our community. I know you will have a
more than 100 years. That’s what makes us Lions. 495 S. MAIN STREET
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101 fabulous time enjoying our great city and everything it has to offer. Now what are you
waiting for? The party has already started! Welcome.
As we join together here at convention, let us reflect Sincerely,
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TTY 702.386.9108
on our accomplishments, renew our commitment EMAIL cgoodman@lasvegasnevada.gov
WEBSITE www.lasvegasnevada.gov Carolyn G. Goodman
to service, and refocus our vision on our next great Mayor, City of Las Vegas
century of service. We are here at the start of a new
era of service. Let’s make history together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Naresh Aggarwal
Your International President
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOUNDER & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
DR. NARESH AGGARWAL MELVIN JONES
International President Founder
Delhi, India 1879-1961
CHANCELLOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
BOB CORLEW
Immediate J. FRANK MOORE III
Past International President Executive Administrator
Tennessee, USA and Secretary
GUDRUN YNGVADOTTIR
International
CATIE RIZZO
First Vice President
Chief of Finance
Gardabaer, Iceland
JUNG-YUL CHOI
International SANJEEV AHUJA
Second Vice President Chief of Operations
Republic of Korea
JUDGE HAYNES H.
REBECCA DAOU
TOWNSEND
LCIF
International
Executive Administrator
Third Vice President
Georgia, USA
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2016-2018 INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS 2017-2019 INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS
Bruce Beck Tony Benbow K Dhanabalan Luiz Geraldo Doo-Hoon Ahn Sandro Castellana Hastings Eli Chiti William Galligani
Palisade, Vermont South, Erode, Tamilnadu, Figueira Seoul, Padova, Italy Lusaka, Zambia Nimes, France
Minnesota, USA Victoria, Australia India Brasilia, Brazil Republic of Korea
Markus Flaaming Elisabeth Haderer Magnet Lin Sam H. Lindsey, Jr. Tom Gordon Dr. Nicolás Jara Ardie Klemish Alice Lau
Espoo, Finland Overveen, Taipei, Taiwan Kosse, Texas, USA Newmarket, Orellana Adair, Iowa, USA Guangzhou, China
The Netherlands Ontario, Canada Quito, Ecuador
N. Alan Lundgren Joyce Middleton Nicolin Carol Moore Yasuhisa Connie V. K. Luthra Datuk Dr. K. Naga Don Noland
Scottsdale, Arizona, Bridgewater, Arima, Nakamura LeCleir-Meyer Patna, Bihar, India Malacca, Malaysia St. Peters, Missouri,
USA Massachusetts, Trinidad and Tobago Saitama-City, Mondovi, Wisconsin, USA
USA Saitama, Japan USA
Aruna Abhey Vijay Kumar Raju Elien Van Dille Jennifer Ware Regina Riskin Yoshio Satoh Patricia “Pat” Gwen A. White
Oswal Visakhapatnam, Ronse, Belgium Rapid River, Giessen, Germany Nagano, Japan Vannett Columbia,
New Delhi, India Andhra Pradesh, Michigan, USA Mandan, North Carolina, USA
India North Dakota,
USA
Dr. Jaepung Yoo Nicholas “Nick”
Cheongju, Xinopoulos
Chungbuk, Brownsburg,
Republic of Korea Indiana, USA 7
LCIF BOARD OF TRUSTEES LCIF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chancellor Bob James E. “Jim” N.s. Sankar Ching-Li Lee Shinji Kayamori Shyam Malpani Barry J. Palmer Hon. Dr. Tebebe
Corlew Ervin Chennai, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Nagoya, Aichi, Mumbai, India North Maitland, Yemane Berhan
Milton, Tennessee, Albany, Georgia, Tamil Nadu, India Japan New South Wales, Addis Ababa,
USA USA Australia Ethiopia
Dr. Naresh Gudrun Jung-Yul Judge Haynes H. Robert S. Chikao Suzuki In-Kyo Oh Kajit “Kj”
Aggarwal Yngvadottir “Yul” Choi Townsend Littlefield, Ph.D. Okazaki City, Aichi, Seoul, Habanananda
Delhi, India Gardabaer, Iceland Busan, Dalton, Georgia, Oviedo, Florida, USA Japan Republic of Korea Bangkok, Thailand
Republic of Korea USA
Clement F. Kusiak Garnet E. Davis Fábio De Almeida Philippe Gerondal Dr. Jitsuhiro Alexis Vincent
Linthicum, Melfort, Guarulhos, Bruxelles, Belgium Yamada Gomès
Maryland, USA Saskatchewan, São Paulo, Brazil Minokamo, Gifu, Pointe-Noire,
Canada Japan Republic of Congo
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UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
Lions Clubs
International Foundation LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Announces July 5-9, 2019
Milan, Italy
Plan to attend the 102nd
Lions Clubs International
Convention in Milan,
Italy, July 5-9, 2019. The
global capital of fashion
and design, Milan boasts
of cultural gems, such
as Leonardo Da Vinci's
masterpiece, The Last Supper, the Duomo Cathedral,
La Scala Opera House and Castello Sforzesco. Join
Lions and Leos from around the world at this inspiring
and educational event held at the Milano Congressi
(MiCo) convention center. From fabulous cuisine to its
rich history, you’ll experience everything that Milan has
to offer while enjoying the experience of a lifetime.
Increasing Service Impact PLAN AHEAD FOR UPCOMING
CONVENTION DESTINATIONS
Fighting Diabetes 2020 June 26-30
Singapore
Expanding Global Causes 2021 June 25-29
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Visit us on the exhibit floor 2022 July 1-5
New Delhi, India
and look for a big 2023 July 7-11
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
announcement in the
2024 June 21-25
third plenary. Melbourne, Australia
2025 July 4-8
Mexico City, Mexico
Learn more, or make a
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donation, at lcif.org.
The Free
MyLion App
Changing the world just got easier.
2018 CONVENTION
NEW THIS YEAR
Explore what MyLion
can do for you.
Organize and promote club
activities, find great service
projects, and connect with
Lions just about everywhere.
All from your mobile phone.
www.MyLion.com
NEW THIS YEAR NEW THIS YEAR
BUSINESS SESSION ELECTIONS: CERTIFICATION AND VOTING
JUNE 30 JULY 1-JULY 3
14:00-15:00 MGM Conference Center – Room 111-117
MGM Conference Center – Room 118-124
Sunday, July 1 13:00-17:00
Hear from candidates for international director in this
Monday, July 2 09:30-17:00
engaging forum.
Tuesday, July 3 07:30-10:30
SATURDAY NIGHT Expanded voting hours will once again be offered this
STRIDES DANCE FOR DIABETES AWARENESS year. Following the Opening Plenary Session on July 1,
JUNE 30 delegates can certify and vote in one easy step through
20:30-22:30 Tuesday, July 3.
MGM Conference Center – Room 118-124
Join Lion and Leo friends from around the world, NOTE: The heaviest voting period is on July 1, so you
and dance the night away to heighten awareness of may want to consider voting at a different time to avoid
diabetes and its complications. The dance is free and the crowds.
features international music, fun glow props and a cash
bar. Strides events are designed to promote regular,
healthy exercise for all ages and highlight a nonmedical
option for diabetes service engagement or fundraising.
GENERATION CONVERSATIONS CHALLENGE
JUNE 30-JULY 2
SERVICE JOURNEY EXPERIENCE
Share your Lion experience across generations.
To highlight how Leos and Lions can be partners in
service, Leos are challenged to have conversations
with Lions during convention. Lions can participate
by wearing yellow bracelets from the Service Journey
Experience. Throughout the weekend, when Leos
speak to Lions, they will collect a yellow bracelet. The
Leo that collects the most yellow bracelets will be
recognized on Monday at the Service Journey Stage.
Visit the exhibit for more details.
Bracelets will be passed out at the Service
Journey Experience from Saturday-Monday.
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NEW THIS YEAR NEW THIS YEAR
SERVICE JOURNEY EXPERIENCE future a reality. What if every single Lion in the world
MGM Marquee Ballroom contributed to this global effort? Come to this featured
This special, interactive exhibit spotlights our five global exhibit to learn about LCIF Campaign 100 and how you
causes, which include diabetes, the environment, can join your fellow Lions in making the world a better
vision, hunger relief and childhood cancer. Discover place.
new resources and opportunities designed to elevate
service engagement and enhance our global impact. LCICON DONATION DRIVE
Wellness screenings will be held in the exhibit on Friday MGM Marquee Ballroom
from 10:00-17:00, and on Sunday and Monday from To support our diabetes global cause, we’re asking
13:00-17:00. Lions and Leos to bring any of the items listed below
to the convention. Items will be donated to Las Vegas
The Service Journey Stage inside this exhibit features youth organizations to encourage and support healthy
presentations spotlighting our five causes. Check your lifestyles. The collection bin is inside the Exhibit Hall,
daily schedule for details. and we're collecting NEW items only.
• Balls (deflated for easy packing)
The MyLion mobile app and our new MyLion web
• Exercise bands
application will both be demonstrated in this exhibit.
• Jump ropes
See how easy it is to connect with fellow Lions,
• Youth gym shoes
promote your service projects, do club reports and
more!
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA SECURITY
LCIF CAMPAIGN 100:
REQUIREMENTS
EMPOWERING SERVICE EXHIBIT
INTERNATIONAL SHOW AND CONVENTION
MGM Marquee Ballroom
PLENARY SESSIONS
There’s nothing more fundamental to being a Lion or
To ensure the safety of all attendees at the MGM Grand
Leo than service—it’s why we join, it’s what we do.
Garden Arena, the following procedures are in effect:
Lions are supported by a powerful global foundation—
the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Learn • You may ONLY carry items into the Grand Garden
how LCIF empowers Lions with the resources needed Arena that will fit in the clear, plastic LCICon
to take on the issues we care about, bringing about convention tote bag.
real and lasting change. Additional purses, backpacks, luggage, briefcases,
laptop bags, seat cushions, etc. are prohibited, and
As Lions reflect with pride on these accomplishments, you will NOT be allowed to enter the arena with these
we also look to the future, toward the next 100 years. items. If you bring them to the arena, MGM security
We see that the needs of the world have never been will direct you to the hotel’s bell captain in the main
greater. We see new challenges ahead. With hopeful lobby to store your items.
hearts, Lions will rise up to make our vision for the
• You must wear your convention badge for
admittance and carry a photo ID.
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SPECIAL NOTE
SECOND PLENARY SESSION – MONDAY, JULY 2
Arena Doors Open at 07:15
Doors Close at 09:15
Doors Reopen at 11:00
The second plenary session features former U.S.
President George W. Bush. On this day, in addition 2018 CONVENTION
to the above information, MGM security requires:
• All attendees must pass through a metal detector GENERAL
INFORMATION
in order to enter the arena.
Doors to the arena will open at 07:15 to
accommodate the scan. The MGM will have
designated security to assist attendees with
disabilities and/or medical devices. You should
consider not wearing pins on this day to expedite
the scanning time.
• Personal photography and/or recordings are
prohibited while President Bush is on stage.
• Doors close at 09:15.
No one will be able to enter once the doors
are closed.
• You must be seated by 09:30.
If you leave the arena while President Bush is
speaking, you will not be allowed to re-enter until this
portion of the program has concluded at 11:00.
The MGM Grand operates a rigorous security protocol,
and enhanced security is in place throughout the
venue. Your cooperation with these procedures is
appreciated.
18HOST COMMITTEE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
MGM Grand Hotel Studio Ballroom
Hours of Operation
Thursday, June 28 08:00-17:00
!
Special Extended Hours
DISTRICT 46 NEVADA HOST COMMITTEE Friday, June 29 08:00-17:00
LCI thanks the District 46 Nevada Host Committee Special Extended Hours
Team for all of their hard work and dedication in making
Saturday, June 30 09:30-17:00
this convention a memorable event.
Sunday, July 1 09:30-17:00
Monday, July 2 09:30-17:00
Say “hello” to the Host Committee Convention
Tuesday, July 3 07:30-10:30
Ambassadors stationed throughout the MGM Grand
and at all official hotels. Host committee members will
Visit Registration for questions regarding your badge or
be assisting in the Information Booth in the Marquee
official LCI hotel, to purchase event tickets or to register
Ballroom, ready to answer any questions you may have
for the 2019 international convention in Milan, Italy.
about Las Vegas. Don't forget to pick up your free
commemorative gift (one per person while supplies
Tickets are required for the following events:
last), courtesy of the District 46 Lions.
• Melvin Jones Fellowship Luncheon – July 2
• Past International Presidents/Past International
Visit the Host Committee Souvenir Sales Booth to
Directors/District Governors/Past District Governors
purchase their special limited edition souvenir items
Banquet – July 2
to take home as gifts or as keepsakes for yourself.
All tickets are subject to availability and are
nonrefundable.
20 21REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
EXPRESS NAME BADGE PRINTING STATION
LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION FOR
REGISTERED ATTENDEES
!
MGM Grand Hotel: Grand Garden Arena Foyer
NEW! Luxor Hotel: Galleria C Meeting Room
EXPRESS NAME BADGE PRINTING STATIONS New York-New York Hotel: Central Park Meeting
FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES Room, 2nd floor
MGM Grand Garden Arena Foyer
Thursday, June 28 08:00-20:00
Your convention badge must be worn for admittance
Friday, June 29 08:00-20:00
into the Exhibit Hall, international show, plenary
sessions and more. LCI has partnered with a new
ENGLISH CONVENTION PROGRAM
registration vendor, and your badge now contains
BOOKLET EXCHANGE
“chip” technology that will be scanned at select events.
MGM Marquee Ballroom
If you forget or lose your badge, bring your LCI Official
Your convention tote bag contains an English language
Registration Confirmation letter, and scan it to receive
convention program. Visit this booth inside the Exhibit
a replacement badge. Staff will be there to assist. If a
Hall if you would like to exchange your program for
replacement badge is issued, your old badge is voided
a Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish
and cannot be reused.
language version.
This is what we need.
If you do not have your confirmation registration
letter, please visit the Registration Booth in the Studio USB drive
Ballroom for assistance. NOTE: Your government- Special needs
issued photo identification is required to receive your Information (with Lions logo on top)
badge. First Aid
Registration
Parade
Certification
International Food Court
Interpretation
Shuttle Bus
22 23!
INFORMATION/LOST AND FOUND
Revolutionize
Your LCICon Experience
INFORMATION BOOTH
Scan this code with a QR reader to MGM Marquee Ballroom and
easily download the app. Conference Center Level 1 Lobby
Or visit here: https://crowd.cc/s/1sivy Questions? Lost and found items? Language needs?
Stop by this booth for assistance! We’re happy to
help you.
25CONVENTION MAPS CONVENTION MAPS
MGM GRAND HOTEL OVERVIEW
International Show,
Plenary Sessions,
Studio Meeting Rooms
H
Studio Ballroom - Registration,
Express Badge Print Stations
H
H Meeting Rooms
Strides Dance
Elections: Certification
H and Voting
MJF Luncheon
Exhibit Hall
26 27CONVENTION MAPS CONVENTION MAPS MGM GRAND HOTEL PROPERTY 28 29
CONVENTION MAPS CONVENTION MAPS
EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN –
MARQUEE BALLROOM
Exhibitor
Exhibitor Exhibitor Zone
Service
Service
Lions
Lions
International
International
Stamp
Stamp
Campfire Club
Club Headquarters
Peace Poster Exhibit
Sessions
Stage 2019
2019 Millan
Millan
Convention
Convention
Registration
Registration
2019
2019 Millan
Millan
Convention
Convention
Host
Host Committee
Committee
Club Supplies Store
Grand
Grand Prize
Prize
Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Entry
Entry Booth
Booth Centennial
Exhibit
Service Journey Experience
Info
Info &
& District
District 46
46 Centennial
Centennial
Language
Language Host
Host Committee
Committee Exhibit
Exhibit &&
Souvenir
Souvenir Sales
Sales Donations
Donations
Assistance
Assistance Booth
Booth
Lions Den
Stage Pin
English
English
Tech Zone Trading
Convention
Convention India
India
Program
Program Pavilion
Pavilion
Booklet
Booklet
Exchange
Exchange
Photography
Photography
India
India
Food
Food
Station
Station
30 31CONVENTION MAPS CONVENTION MAPS MGM CONFERENCE CENTER 32 33
CONVENTION MAPS
Attention: Special Security Requirements
For International Show and Plenary Sessions
GRAND GARDEN ARENA AND STUDIO ROOMS
Official LCICon Convention Tote Bag!
Grand Garden
Arena
You may ONLY carry items into the
Grand Garden Arena that will fit in the
clear, plastic LCICon convention tote bag. Additional purses,
backpacks, luggage, briefcases, laptop bags, seat cushions, etc.
are prohibited, and you will NOT be allowed to enter the arena
with these items. If you bring them to the area, MGM security
will direct you to the hotel’s bell captain in the main lobby to
store your items.
35USB drive
Special needs
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Information (with Lions log
First Aid
Registration
Parade
DAY/
EVENT
START
END TIME Certification
PICK UP
DESTINATION
DATE TIME LOCATION
International Food Court
Interpretation
Parade
Shuttle Bus
Dispersal
End of Area located
SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION Parade
11:00 12:30
at Stewart
Hotels
All registered attendees can enjoy our convenient and 4th
Streets
convention shuttle bus service that operates between
LCI hotels and the MGM Grand Hotel for all official LCI
23:00 **
events. Shuttle bus schedules are posted at all official **Limited
hotels and at the MGM Grand Hotel. International shuttle Hotels to/from
Show & servicing MGM Grand Hotel –
17:30 Routes 1-4*
Strides Routes 1-3 Grand Garden Arena,
*Route 4 is a limited shuttle service. Please check Dance only from Lower Level
20:45–
the signage posted in the reception area at the 23:00
Oasis RV Resort Park for the shuttle schedule.
Opening Hotels to/from
Please visit the Shuttle Information Desk for questions Sunday, Plenary MGM Grand Hotel –
07:15 17:30 Routes 1-4*
or special needs assistance. This desk is located inside July 1 Session/ Grand Garden Arena,
Exhibit Hall Lower Level
near the exit door at the Grand Garden Arena, Lower
Level.
Second Hotels to/from
Monday, Plenary MGM Grand Hotel –
06:45 17:30 Routes 1-4*
DAY/ START END PICK UP July 2 Session/ Grand Garden Arena,
EVENT DESTINATION Exhibit Hall Lower Level
DATE TIME TIME LOCATION
Hotels to/from
Friday, Convention MGM Grand Hotel – Hotels to/from
07:30 17:30 Routes 1-4* PIP/PID/
June 29 Shuttle Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand Hotel –
DG/PDG 19:15 22:30 Routes 1-4*
Lower Level Grand Garden Arena,
Banquet
Lower Level
Hotels to Parade
Saturday, International 07:30- Assembly Area Exhibit Hall/ Hotels to/from
13:00 Routes 1-5
June 30 Parade 09:00 located at Hoover Tuesday, Closing MGM Grand Hotel –
07:00 14:30 Routes 1-4*
and 4th Streets July 3 Plenary Grand Garden Arena,
Session Lower Level
Hotels to/from
Hotels to/from
MGM Grand Hotel – International
Exhibit Hall 09:00 17:30 Routes 1-4* MGM Grand Hotel –
Grand Garden Arena, Officers Meet 18:30 21:30 Routes 1-4*
Grand Garden Arena,
Lower Level and Greet
Lower Level
36 37TRANSPORTATION LAS VEGAS HOTELS
Lions clubs official convention events will be held at the MGM Grand Hotel
MGM Grand Hotel. 3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard
702-891-1111
SHUTTLE ROUTES
Luxor Hotel and Casino
ROUTE 1: RED
3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard
MGM Grand Hotel/Grand Garden Arena
702-262-4000
(Lower Level)
Luxor Hotel – North Bus Plaza Entrance
New York-New York Hotel and Casino
3790 South Las Vegas Boulevard
ROUTE 2: BLUE
702-740-6969
MGM Grand Hotel/Grand Garden Arena
(Lower Level)
Park MGM
Park MGM Hotel – North Bus/Shuttle Pickup Entrance
3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South
702-730-7777
ROUTE 3: ORANGE
MGM Grand Hotel/Grand Garden Arena
The Signature at MGM Grand
(Lower Level)
145 East Harmon Avenue
New York-New York Hotel – Main Valet Entrance
702-797-6000
ROUTE 4: PINK
MGM Grand Hotel/Grand Garden Arena
(Lower Level)
Oasis RV Resort Park, 2711 W. Windmill Lane,
Las Vegas
*Limited Schedule
Please check the signage posted in the reception area
at the Oasis RV Resort Park for the shuttle schedule.
ROUTE 5**: GREEN (Parade Only)
MGM Grand Hotel – Grand Garden Arena (Lower Level)
Signature MGM Grand Hotel – Grand Garden Arena
(Lower Level)
**Route 5 will have shuttle service only to the
International Parade on Saturday, June 30 from
07:30-09:00. Return shuttles will operate continuously.
38 39DELEGATION BREAKFASTS DELEGATION BREAKFASTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 SUNDAY, JULY 1
07:30-10:00 06:30-08:30
MD-112 Belgian Delegation Breakfast MD-4 California Breakfast
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 318 MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 318-319
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 07:00-08:30
Southeast Breakfast
07:00-09:00
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 312 & 317
MD-20 New York Breakfast
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 101-102
07:00-09:00
Mid-Atlantic Breakfast MD-14, MD-16, MD-22,
07:00-09:00
MD-29
MD-103 France Breakfast
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 310
Tropicana Hotel
07:00-10:30
All Japan Lions Breakfast Meeting
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 313 & 316
08:00-10:00
Texas Delegation Meeting
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 103
08:00-10:00
MD-24 Virginia Delegation Breakfast
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 309
MONDAY, JULY 2
06:45-08:45
New England Lions Council Breakfast
Luxor Hotel, Egyptian Room 2
07:00-10:00
Midwest Breakfast
Luxor Hotel, Lotus Room 2-3
40 41CONVENTION SERVICE PROJECTS CONVENTION SERVICE PROJECTS CONVENTION SERVICE PROJECTS Saturday, June 30 Throughout convention week, Lions and Leos will The Welcome Blanket Project 15:00-17:00 participate in service projects at the MGM Grand and Check-in for the Welcome Blanket Project begins around Las Vegas that are aligned with our global at 14:30 in Grand Garden Studio Room 6. causes. Thank you to all who registered! Please refer to the email you received in early June for details on Monday, July 2 transportation and check-in instructions. T-shirts will Rise Against Hunger 13:30-15:30 be provided during the check-in process on the day Check-in for Rise Against Hunger project begins of your project. at 13:00 in Grand Garden Studio Room 6. For any questions or to inquire about on-site Don’t have time to attend a service project? Please registration for service projects, please visit the stop by the Service Journey Experience in the Exhibit check-in location for each project listed below or Hall to help assemble new diagnosis kits for families email programs@lionsclubs.org. All projects require caring for a child with cancer. a US$25 registration fee that includes transportation, commemorative t-shirt and light refreshments. Friday, June 29 Service Project check in hours are from 07:00-16:00 MGM Forever Grand Wedding Chapel (located in The District section of MGM Grand) Check-in for projects taking place on Friday, June 29 will be in the Forever Grand Wedding Chapel (see special instructions for early morning Springs Preserve and Vegas Roots projects). Please refer to the email you received in early June for instructions regarding check-in and transportation. Once the service projects conclude, participants will be taken back to the MGM Grand. 42 43
FIRST AID SPECIAL NEEDS
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FIRST AID OFFICE Hearing Impaired
MGM Conference Center, Level 1 Lobby For our hearing impaired attendees, a signer will be
The First Aid Office is staffed by licensed medical located by the stage inside the Grand Garden Arena for
professionals. all three plenary sessions. Please look for the signs in
this designated seating area upon arrival.
In case of an emergency, dial “53600” from any
MGM house phone. The first aid symbol is on every Thank you Lion Eydie Miskel for more than 30 years
house phone for ease of dialing. The MGM Grand has of interpreting services at Lions’ conventions.
!
professionally trained security officers on duty 24 hours
a day who will coordinate emergency medical services Vision Impaired
This is what we need.
if needed. A limited number of Braille and large-print convention
programs are available. Please request your preferred
USB drive
type of program at Registration located in the MGM
You may also notify security staff or LCI staff for
Studio Ballroom.
Special needs
assistance.
Information (with Lions log
Wheelchair and Scooter RentalsFirst Aid
Please note that medical insurance coverage Scooterbug and Scootaround are Registration
our preferred scooter
is not provided by LCI for travel to and from or and wheelchair rental agencies forParade
the convention.
during convention. Contact Scooterbug at 800-726-8284Certification
or Scootaround
International
at 888-441-7575 to reserve. A major credit card isFood Court
required. Interpretation
Shuttle Bus
Wheelchair Accessible Buses
Specially equipped shuttle buses are available providing
accessible transportation to all official hotels during
show hours. Visit the Shuttle Desk located by the MGM
Grand Garden Arena on the Lower Level, near the exit
door, or the Host Committee Welcome Desks located in
the lobbies of our official hotels to reserve your special
shuttle service.
44 45GRAND PRIZE SWEEPSTAKES
Put Your Best
Face Forward! GRAND PRIZE SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY BOOTH
MGM Marquee Ballroom
Each registered paid adult convention attendee has
the opportunity to win a trip to the 102nd International
Visit the Photography Sales Booth inside the Convention in Milan. The prize includes two 2019
Exhibit Hall, and get a complimentary, digital LCICon International Convention registrations with
headshot, courtesy of Oscar & Associates, economy airfare for two to Italy, five nights hotel
LCI’s official photographer. A high quality, accommodations at one of our official hotels and
professional photo is a must for your MyLion a three night post-convention tour to either Venice
profile and other social media sites. or Florence!
To enter the sweepstakes, have your convention
You can also order your favorite convention
badge scanned at the Grand Prize Booth located in
photos online. View the 2018 Las Vegas the Marquee Ballroom by 17:00 on Sunday, July 1.
LCICon images at www.OAShots.com/ One entry per person is permitted.
LCICon2018, and order yours today!
Winners will be announced at the Second Plenary
Session on Monday, July 2 and the Closing Plenary
Session on Tuesday, July 3. You must be present
at the plenary sessions to be eligible to win.
47PARADE INFORMATION PARADE INFORMATIONThis is what we need.
USB drive
REMINDER – HEAT ADVISORY Special needs
Las Vegas’ desert climate results Information
in daytime (with Lions log
temperatures that can exceed 100 First Aid
degrees
Fahrenheit/37.8 Celsius. Registration
Parade
PARADE OFFICE To mitigate the effects of the heat,Certification
the following steps
MGM Grand Conference Center, Room 320 have been taken: International Food Court
HOURS OF OPERATION Interpretation
1. The time for the parade has been movedBus
Shuttle to an earlier
Thursday, June 28 08:00-17:00 start time of 08:30.
Friday, June 29 08:00-17:00 2. The overall length of the parade has been shortened
to 0.6 mile (1 kilometer).
3. Water misting stations will be set up along the
All Lions units must register by Friday, June 29 parade route.
to participate in the parade. Contest winners may 4. Drinking water will be readily available to all parade
collect their prizes beginning on Sunday, July 1 at participants.
the Finance Office located in the LCI Headquarters
Booth inside the MGM Marquee Ballroom. The International Parade is one of the highlights of our
conventions. Although all Lions are encouraged to
participate, taking part in the parade is and always has
been voluntary.
Please review these tips and safety precautions to
ensure a fun and safe parade day:
• DRINK more fluids before, during and after the parade
(complimentary water provided by LCI).
• WEAR lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect
heat and sunlight.
• WEAR a hat/visor, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• CONSUME small meals.
• USE a fan and wet towels.
• Consider USING a sun umbrella or parasol.
48 49CONVENTION MOBILE APP
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you can’t
take it with CONVENTION MOBILE APP
Smartphone users: download the free convention
you?
mobile app. The app will guide you through the entire
convention program and events.
Scan the QR code above or visit
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Get the latest news, design your own custom
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convention schedule, connect with other Lions, share
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Visit the official Club exhibitor information and more!
Supplies Store today!
Looking for the new MyLion app? Stop by the
Tech Zone in the Exhibit Hall to learn all about
the app that is transforming the way we serve,
connect, discover and share.
LCIF IS TURNING 50!
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using #LCICon. Follow @lionsclubs on Twitter and
MGM Conference Center, Level 1 Lobby
Facebook and @lionsclubs on Instagram.
Hosts Las Vegas is our official local tour partner
offering Lions and their guests a wide variety of custom-
escorted tours to choose from. See the city sights with
lunch or dinner at a legendary Las Vegas restaurant,
cruise Lake Mead, visit specialty museums, take in the
view from 550 feet above ground on the famous High
Roller, see the amazing Hoover Dam, explore the desert
landscape at Red Rock Canyon and more!
Space is limited. Visit their desk, and book your
tours today!
Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA
52ELECTIONS
CERTIFICATION AND VOTING
JULY 1-JULY 3
MGM Conference Center, Room 111-117
Sunday, July 1 13:00-17:00
Monday, July 2 09:30-17:00
Tuesday, July 3 07:30-10:30
2018 CONVENTION
Following the Opening Plenary Session on July 1,
delegates can certify and vote in one easy step through
Tuesday, July 3. NOTE: The heaviest voting period is
INTERNATIONAL
on July 1, so you might want to consider voting at a
different time to avoid the crowds. SHOW &
PLENARY
SESSIONS
00
54INTERNATIONAL SHOW &
PLENARY SESSIONS INTERNATIONAL SHOW
IN THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA INTERNATIONAL SHOW
Featuring Cirque Dreams
Saturday, June 30 A thrilling and dazzling evening awaits with a special
19:00-20:15 performance of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy,
Doors open at 18:00 featuring daring acrobatics, music and more! All Lions
International Show featuring and their registered guests are welcome to attend this
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy complimentary show beginning at 19:00 inside the
MGM’s Grand Garden Arena.
Sunday, July 1
09:30-13:00
Doors open at 08:30
Opening Plenary Session
Monday, July 2*
09:30-12:30
Doors open at 07:15
Doors close at 09:15
Doors reopen at 11:00
Second Plenary Session**
Tuesday, July 3
09:30-14:00
Doors open at 08:30
Closing Plenary Session**
*On July 2, all attendees will be required to pass
through metal detectors at the entrances to the
Grand Garden Arena. Arena doors will open at
07:15 on July 2 only.
**Grand Prize Sweepstakes drawing will be held.
56 57PLENARY SESSION HIGHLIGHTS PLENARY SESSIONS
OPENING PLENARY SESSION CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas himself, will perform
The multiple Emmy® award-winning a medley of the hits that has made him the must-see
chief medical correspondent for attraction in the entertainment capital of the world! The
CNN and practicing neurosurgeon, Humanitarian Award is the highest honor bestowed to a
his medical training and public health non-Lion, and will be announced. This year’s recipient is
policy experience distinguishes Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, founder and chairman of Apollo
his reporting from war zones and natural disasters. Hospitals. There will also be an exciting announcement
Dr. Gupta's passion for inspiring Americans to lead from Lions Clubs International Foundation leaders
healthier, more active lives led him to launch "Fit about how they will continue to empower Lions service
Nation," CNN's multi-platform anti-obesity initiative, through Campaign 100.
now in its sixth year.
SECOND PLENARY SESSION
Former U.S. President
George W. Bush
Forty-third president of the United
States and founder of the George
W. Bush Presidential Center, George
W. Bush was sworn into office on
January 20, 2001, and served as commander in chief
for two consecutive terms. Before his presidency, he
served for six years as governor of the State of Texas.
All attendees will be required to pass through metal
detectors at the entrances to the Grand Garden Arena
for the July 2 plenary.
We are also pleased to welcome country music legend
and superstar Wynonna Judd to the stage. The Grand Prize Sweepstakes drawing will be
held during the Second and Closing Plenary
sessions. You must be present to win.
58 59PLENARY SESSIONS PLENARY SESSIONS
MGM Grand Garden Arena Security Requirements SPECIAL NOTE
To ensure the safety of all attendees at the MGM Grand Second Plenary Session – Monday, July 2
Garden Arena, the following procedures are in effect: Arena Doors Open at 07:30
The second plenary session features former U.S.
•Y
ou may ONLY carry items into the Grand Garden President George W. Bush. On this day, in addition to
Arena that will fit in the clear, plastic LCICon the above information, MGM security requires:
convention tote bag.
Additional purses, backpacks, luggage, briefcases, • All attendees must pass through a metal detector
laptop bags, seat cushions, etc. are prohibited, and in order to enter the arena.
you will NOT be allowed to enter the arena with these
items. If you try to bring them into the arena, MGM Doors to the arena will open at 07:30 to accommodate
security will direct you to the hotel’s bell captain in the the scan. The MGM will have designated security
main lobby to store your items. to assist attendees with disabilities and/or medical
devices. You should consider not wearing pins on this
•Y
ou must wear your convention badge for day to expedite the scanning time.
admittance and carry a photo ID.
• Personal photography and/or recordings are
prohibited while President Bush is on stage.
• You must be seated by 09:15.
If you leave the arena while President Bush is
speaking, you will not be allowed to re-enter until this
portion of the program has concluded at 11:00.
The MGM Grand operates a rigorous security
protocol, and enhanced security is in place throughout
the venue. Your cooperation with these procedures
is appreciated.
60 61PLENARY SESSIONS
PLENARY SESSION
SUPPORT
For attendees requiring
translation assistance, please
go to the Translation Booth
located inside the Grand Garden Arena to pick up your
complimentary digital FM radio translation unit. Simply 2018 CONVENTION
DAILY
tune your radio to the designated language frequency
and enjoy the sessions.
The plenary sessions will be interpreted in the following
languages: Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Hindi,
SCHEDULE
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and
Swedish.
For our hearing impaired attendees, a signer will be
located by the stage for all three plenary sessions.
Please look for the signs in this designated seating
area upon arrival.
62DAILY SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME FRIDAY, JUNE 29 LOCATION TIME FRIDAY, JUNE 29 LOCATION
MAIN EVENTS New LCI and LCIF Resources to Support Service
Engagement - Learn about exciting new resources, Marquee Ballroom
Conference Center,
08:00-17:00 Parade Office Open 10:30-11:15 funding programs and technology enhancements - Service Journey
Room 320
for planning both small- and large-scale service Stage
08:00-17:00 Registration Open Studio Ballroom projects.
Grand Garden It Just Takes a Spark! - Lion Elizabeth Nordlund
08:00-20:00 Express Badge Printing Open
Arena Foyer shares how one club employed the various skills
Marquee Ballroom
09:30-17:00 Exhibit Hall Open Marquee Ballroom of its members to create an innovative service
11:00-11:45 - Campfire
project that raises awareness of and funds for LCIF's
Sessions Stage
ONGOING AND RECURRING EVENTS Measles Campaign, Washaway Measles, a natural
specialty soap created by Lions.
Marquee Ballroom
- Grand Prize
09:30-17:00 Enter Grand Prize Sweepstakes * GAT - Conducting Membership Growth Events
Sweepstakes
- PID Jerome Thompson shares his ideas on how to Marquee Ballroom
Booth 11:00-11:45
host a membership growth event for your club and - Lions Den Stage
Marquee Ballroom the tools available.
10:00-17:00 Wellness Screening - Service Journey
Experience Area
Learn to Tweet - Want to share your thoughts with
Marquee Ballroom
SEMINARS, SESSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS the world? Then Twitter is the place to be! We will
11:00-11:45 - Tech Byte
get you set up and tweeting in minutes. This is a
Theater
ALL SESSIONS ARE IN ENGLISH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. hands-on tutorial using your device.
* RECOMMENDED SESSIONS FOR GLOBAL ACTION TEAM LEADERS.
* Youth Serve: Leos Share Their Stories - Watch
* The Service Journey Experience - Experience Marquee Ballroom
the winning submissions from the International Leo
a sneak peak of everything service related at 2018 Marquee Ballroom 11:30-12:15 - Service Journey
Day Video Contest, and hear stories about Leos
10:00-10:15 LCICon. From our global causes to digital resources, - Service Journey Stage
making an impact on our global causes.
see how you can learn, discover, act and celebrate to Stage
elevate your Lion experience.
Strategic Recruitment: Branch Clubs and the
* GAT - Sucessful Service Projects in Canada - Coalition Model for Success - Lion Daniel Elkins
Marquee Ballroom Marquee Ballroom
PID Marvin Chambers shares success stories from describes how the use of a strategic framework can
10:00-10:45 - Campfire 12:00-12:45 - Campfire
Canada's Global Action Team leaders, highlighting be applied to recruit new members, build clubs and
Sessions Stage Sessions Stage
this year's fiscal year achievements. grow districts through the foundation of branch clubs
that uses a community coalition-building model.
* What's So Special About Specialty Clubs? -
Learn about the newest category of Lions clubs that
Our Future Lions at Stake: Conquering Childhood
unite members by a shared passion for service, such
Cancer - This presentation looks at the different
as a cause, life stage (i.e., retirees) or cultural bond.
Marquee Ballroom ways childhood cancer affects children and their
10:00-10:45 PID Sanjay Khetan's discussion will cover the who,
- Lions Den Stage families and how Lions can help minimize the Marquee Ballroom
what, when, where and how about Specialty Clubs, 12:00-12:45
impact. Lion Jessi Troester of the Springs Centennial - Lions Den Stage
enabling and empowering Lions to play a role in
Branch Lions Club, a specialty club focusing on
this initiative to extend the association’s reach and
childhood cancer, will share her thoughts and
capture a diverse group of new members.
project ideas.
Top 7 Tips to Creating Eye-Popping Content
Overview of Social Networks - Social media
and Images - Visual marketing has become a key
platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
component in many event marketing strategies on all
are constantly changing. We want to keep you in the
marketing and social media platforms. Utilizing good Marquee Ballroom Marquee Ballroom
know so you can utilize them efficiently. Join us to
10:00-10:45 visuals will make your marketing more powerful - Tech Byte 12:00-12:45 - Tech Byte
learn tips and tricks, and how to use these platforms
and more memorable. Join us to get the top tips and Theater Theater
for yourself, your clubs and your community. We will
tools to create cool content without being a designer.
also show you how to ensure that your content and
Self drive the platforms we talk about, and use them
personal information is secure.
right here at the session!
64 65DAILY SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME FRIDAY, JUNE 29 LOCATION TIME FRIDAY, JUNE 29 LOCATION
ALL SESSIONS ARE IN ENGLISH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
* RECOMMENDED SESSIONS FOR GLOBAL ACTION TEAM LEADERS. Edison Metro Lions Music Group - Enjoy a dance
Marquee Ballroom
15:00-15:45 and music performance by members of the Edison
- Lions Den Stage
Building Bridges Between Cultures Through Metro Leo dance group.
Lions Youth Exchanges - Learn how Tugay
Marquee Ballroom
Cengiz's experience with the Lions Youth Exchange
13:00-13:45 - Campfire Livestreaming Bootcamp and Live Tour - Social
has encouraged him to become a Leo and be active
Sessions Stage media is becoming more in-the-moment. Are you
in organizing more camps and growing the Lions
Youth Exchange Program. ready for this shift? Livestreaming and going live on
Instagram and Facebook can be daunting, but we’ll Marquee Ballroom
15:00-15:45 offer you tips and tricks to make the process easier. - Tech Byte
* GAT - Make Your Service Event a
This will be a "moving" session throughout LCICon, Theater
Success! - (Spanish) PCC Luis Jesus Castillo
Marquee Ballroom so make sure you're camera ready and prepared
13:00-13:45 Gamboa discusses how to test the human resources
- Lions Den Stage because we are going on a Livestreaming tour
capacities in your club in order to plan and
through convention, and you are the host!
implement quality projects.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Google Work
Zumba - Join Lions and Leos as they dance to Marquee Ballroom
Better for You - Beyond Google search, there are
15:15-15:45 promote healthy, active lifestyles and support - Service Journey
many other Google products designed to help you Marquee Ballroom
13:00-13:45 diabetes prevention and awareness. Stage
work and play, stay organized, keep in touch and - Tech Byte Theater
more. This session covers step-by-step ways to
make Google work better for you. The Impact of Leader Dogs for the Blind - Enjoy
this presentation by volunteer puppy raisers for
Leo Lion Board Liaisons: Why Engaging Young Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lion Phyllis Krebs, Lion
People in Decision Making Matters - Join us to Marquee Ballroom Marquee Ballroom
Sue Kulbeik and Lion Tom Simmons. They'll share
13:30-13:50 learn about a new leadership role for young people - Service Journey 16:00-16:45 - Campfire
how involvement with leader dogs has impacted
to bring their voices to the international board of Stage Sessions Stage
their lives as Lions and the lives of the visually
directors. impaired who have been helped by them. Stop by
this session to meet current and future leader dogs!
* GAT - Benefits of Having a Club Service
Marquee Ballroom
Chairperson - PID Gene Spiess discusses the role of
14:00-14:45 - Campfire * GAT - Leadership for Sustainable Service and
the club service chairperson and why it is important
Sessions Stage Growth - Learn leadership skills from Global Action
for every club to have one.
Team Area leaders in Africa, PCC Samuel Ekpuk, Marquee Ballroom
16:00-16:45
Lion Amarpreet Sembi and Lion Princess Tychus on - Lions Den Stage
Serve Our Community with Music - Enjoy the story how to create sustainable service and membership
Marquee Ballroom
of how Lion Eddie Hui and the Edison Metro Lions growth through effective leadership.
14:00-14:45 - Lions Den
Group use music and dance to recruit Lions and Leo
Session Stage
members while serving their communities.
The Best Ways to Use Social Media Management
Demystifying Cyber Security - Keeping your Tools - Are you trying to figure out how to manage
Marquee Ballroom
personal information secure on digital devices is your social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter
16:00-16:45 - Tech Byte
more important than you may think. Through simple without spending hours on each site? This session
Marquee Ballroom Theater
14:00-14:45 access points, hackers can view your personal introduces you to social media management tools,
- Tech Byte Theater
data, and steal money and even identities. There and the way to become a social media pro.
are several steps you can take to protect your
information at home and on your mobile devices. Healthy Cooking Demonstration - Learn how Marquee Ballroom
16:00-17:00 to prepare easy, delicious snacks and meals that - Service Journey
Improving Lives Worldwide by Defeating
support healthy lifestyles and diabetes management. Stage
Diabetes Complications – Can Lions Do It? Marquee Ballroom
14:00-14:45 - Learn how healthy lifestyles can help prevent - Service Journey
Leo 60th Birthday Party - Grab your cowboy
and manage type 2 diabetes and its possible Stage
boots and saddle up for a birthday hoedown at
complications.
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. Come celebrate the 60th
Stoney's Rockin'
Club Extension and Membership Growth - Learn 17:00-20:00 anniversary of Leos, country western style, including
Marquee Ballroom Country
how to encourage team members to collaborate a mechanical bull, line dance lessons and many
15:00-15:45 - Campfire fellowship opportunities (Transportation from the
towards a common goal in order to achieve
Sessions Stage MGM to/from Stoney's provided.)
maximum club extension and membership growth.
66 67DAILY SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME SATURDAY, JUNE 30 LOCATION TIME SATURDAY, JUNE 30 LOCATION
MAIN EVENTS Business Session - (Chinese, English, Finnish,
French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Parade Step-Off Conference Center,
14:00-15:00 Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish) Hear from
08:30 International Parade Step-Off - 4th Street and Room 118-124
candidates for international director in this
Bonneville Avenue engaging forum.
Social Inclusion in Service - LCI and Special
09:30-17:00 Registration Open Studio Ballroom Olympics have been collaborating for 18 years to
bring sport and health programming to one of the
Marquee Ballroom
09:30-17:00 Exhibit Hall Open Marquee Ballroom most marginalized and deserving populations
14:15-14:45 - Service Journey
around the world - those with intellectual disabilities.
Stage
Conference Center, Join us as we celebrate how service has resulted
14:00-15:00 Business Session
Room 118-124 in meaningful, social inclusion in more than
100 countries.
International Show featuring Cirque Dreams
Jungle Fantasy (Doors open at 18:00 - Refer to the Grand Garden A Miracle a Day - Join Lion Brad Baker as he
19:00-20:15 shares how Mid-South Lions uses partnerships and
MGM Grand Garden Arena Security Requirements Arena Marquee Ballroom
for Admittance.) collaboration to provide comprehensive sight and
15:00-15:45 - Campfire
hearing care to those in need across four multiple
Conference Center, Sessions Stage
20:30-22:30 Strides Dance for Diabetes Awareness districts (MD 7, MD 12, MD 26, MD 30), bringing
Room 118-124 hope to those in need.
ONGOING AND RECURRING EVENTS Engaging Youth and Building the Future of Lions
- (English, Korean) Lion Jee-Ho Kang discusses
Marquee Ballroom
experiences on the road to building one of the Marquee Ballroom
- Grand Prize 15:00-15:45
09:30-17:00 Enter Grand Prize Sweepstakes largest and most successful campus clubs in the - Lions Den Stage
Sweepstakes
world, and how to engage youth to build the future
Booth
of Lions clubs.
SEMINARS, SESSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Lions Clubs Convention Registration 2019: What’s
New - ITN has been in the events and tradeshow
* GAT - Break the Montony of Club Meetings industry for more than 20 years. They use near field
and Increase Membership - (Spanish) PDG Monica Marquee Ballroom Marquee Ballroom
communication (NFC) technology to help streamline
13:00-13:45 Estela Segura discusses initiatives to enhance new - Campfire 15:00-15:45 - Tech Byte
events and make attending them enjoyable and
member recruitment and retain existing members Sessions Stage Theater
efficient experiences. ITN is excited to bring its
and the results achieved. technology and services to Lions Clubs International
as the association's new registration partner.
Vision Screening Redefined: A New Way to Catch
Lazy Eye - Early detection of lazy eye (amblyopia) The Digital Service Experience - Explore the
and misaligned eyes (strabismus) in children can Marquee Ballroom
new MyLion platform, resources and technology
save sight for a lifetime. But current technology often Marquee Ballroom 15:00-16:00 - Service Journey
enhancements for planning and reporting impactful
14:00-14:45 misses strabismus and amblyopia, the #1 cause of - Campfire Stage
service projects.
vision loss in children. Dr. David Hunter of Children's Sessions Stage
Hospital Boston will share new technology developed The Welcome Blanket Service Project - Join Lions
by Rebion that can improve detection of disease and Leos as we make fleece welcome blankets for Grand Garden
in children. 15:00-17:00
the children of Ronald McDonald homes in the Las Studio, Room 6
Vegas area. (Advance registration required.)
Millennials and a New Century of Service - Lion
Paul Fugate discusses how to change and adapt
Marquee Ballroom
14:00-14:45 your club to reflect how millennials think about
- Lions Den Stage District Governor Meet and Greet with English
service and how your club can become more
service minded. Language Department - For incoming district
governors and first and second vice district
Survival Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online - Kids governors. You'll review key district administration Grand Garden
love to play video games, share photos and post 15:30-16:30
operations supported by the English Language Studio, Room 1-3
comments with friends and family in cyberspace. But Marquee Ballroom Department, including expense reimbursement
14:00-14:45 with cyberbullying and online predators on the rise, - Tech Byte claims, club quality programs and district leadership
what can you do to keep them safe? We will share Theater succession. (By invitation only.)
the right steps to take to keep your family and your
devices safe.
68 69DAILY SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME SATURDAY, JUNE 30 LOCATION TIME SUNDAY, JULY 1 LOCATION
ALL SESSIONS ARE IN ENGLISH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. MAIN EVENTS
* RECOMMENDED SESSIONS FOR GLOBAL ACTION TEAM LEADERS.
7 Continents - A Worldwide Activity - Giving Opening Plenary Session (Doors open at 08:30
Youth a Voice and Communicate Your Lions Grand Garden
09:30-13:00 - Refer to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Security
Message - German adventurer and extreme runner, Arena
Requirements for Admittance)
Dr. Karsten Haasters, takes you on a special journey
Marquee Ballroom
as this "Lion + Leo" Youth Ambassador runs selected
16:00-16:45 - Campfire 09:30-17:00 Registration Open Studio Ballroom
routes on each of the seven continents, having
Sessions Stage
conversations with thousands of teenagers across
70 countries in workshops in 700 youth centers. 09:30-17:00 Exhibit Hall Open Marquee Ballroom
Learn about opportunities for multidistrict activities
that send a global message.
Conference Center,
13:00-17:00 Elections: Certification and Voting Open
* GAT - Success Stories from Europe - PID Room 111-117
Gabriele Sabatosanti and PID Robert Rettby share
Marquee Ballroom
16:00-16:45 success stories from Europe's Global Action Team
- Lions Den Stage ONGOING AND RECURRING EVENTS
leaders, showcasing their achievements in this
fiscal year. Marquee Ballroom
- Grand Prize
09:30-17:00 Last Day to Enter Grand Prize Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Tech and Solutions: Note Taking and Capturing
Booth
Data – Speech and Handwriting Recognition
- Are you still taking notes by hand with pen and Marquee Ballroom Marquee Ballroom
16:00-16:45 paper? Let’s change that and bring you into the 21st - Tech Byte - Service Journey
century! We’ll share options with you for note taking Theater 13:00-17:00 Wellness Screening
Experience Area
on your mobile devices with speech and handwriting
recognition features. It's time to go paperless!
SEMINARS, SESSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
* Brand Matters: Take Your Marketing to the Next
Level - Find out how you can leverage the Lions
International brand to create high-impact marketing Zumba - Join Lions and Leos as they dance to Marquee Ballroom
that will get your club noticed. Get tips, get a tool kit Conference Center, 13:00-13:30 promote healthy, active lifestyles and support - Service Journey
16:00-17:00 diabetes prevention and awareness. Stage
and get inspired so you can make 2018-19 a brand Room 104-105
new year! Hosted by ID Alan Lundgren and LCI global
brand manager, Dan Hervey.
Service to All, for All - Lion Manoj Kumar Shrestha
Diabetes Service Engagement Demos
Marquee Ballroom shares what inspired him to become a Lion, the
- Observe Lions in action as they demonstrate Marquee Ballroom
16:15-17:00 - Service Journey 13:00-13:45 work he and the Lions of Nepal are doing to protect
diabetes service projects that can be easily - Lions Den Stage
Stage the environment and the passion he has to continue
replicated in your community.
serving those in need.
Connecticut Teen Dance Conference Center,
18:00-20:30
(Attendance is limited to teenagers only.) Room 312 & 317
How to Create Content That Speaks To Your
Strides Dance for Diabetes Awareness - Join Lion Members and Community - With the amount
and Leo friends from around the world to dance the of content available on the internet nowadays, it
Marquee Ballroom
night away and heighten awareness of diabetes and becomes difficult to curate the right content for your
13:00-13:45 - Tech Byte
its complications. The dance is free and features Conference Center, members. This session will help you learn about the
20:30-22:30 Theater
international music, fun glow props and a cash bar. Room 118-124 content curation process, and introduce you to tools
Strides events aim to promote regular exercise for all that will help you create the right content at the right
ages and highlight a nonmedical option for diabetes time for the right audience.
service engagement or fundraising.
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