Order of Proceedings
5th Annual Convention - DoubleTree by Hilton, Swindon
Friday 8th March 2024 |
Approx time |
| Registration opens | 14:00 |
| Exhibitions open | 14:00 |
| Hotel check-in opens | 15:00 |
| Cabinet meeting | 15:30 |
Host Night Dinner: The Wild West 7:00 for 7:15pm |
19:00 |
Saturday 9th March 2024 |
Approx time |
PLEASE BE SEATED IN THE CONVENTION HALL BY 9:00am DOORS CLOSE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY AT 9:10am PROMPT |
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| Registration opens | 08:15 |
| Exhibitions open | 08:15 |
| Call to Order: Acting District Sergeant at Arms, Past District Governor (PDG) Lion Dave Ebsworth | 09:05 |
| Health & Safety Briefing: District H&S Officer PDG Lion Brian Donovan | |
| Welcome to Convention: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | 09:10 |
| Opening of Convention: International Director Lion Marcel Daniëls - Lions Club of Kortenberg, Belgium | |
| Vote of Thanks for opening convention: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| National Anthems: God Save the King and La Brabançonne | |
| Introduction of Guests & Principal Officers: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Recognition of PCC, PDGs and 1st Timers: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Mission Statement followed by One Ethic & One Purpose: Zone Chair Lion Lisa Rust and Zone Chair Lion Andy Goffin | |
| Poem for Remembrance: "Afterglow" 2VDG Lion Dianne Hopkins | |
| Remembrance Ceremony: ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow | |
| Lighting of Remembrance Candle: International Guest and DG Team with partners | |
Break - 5 mins: Those who wish to leave can do so at this point, those who wish to stay are more than welcome |
09:35 |
| Call to order, Attendance Report and Messages: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth |
09:40 |
| Invoke Standing Orders and No Tail Twisters: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Minutes of the last Convention and Matters Arising: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Report of CNRO & Call for Nominations of Host Club for the 2025 District Convention: District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild | |
| Business and Voting Procedures: District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild | |
| Nomination for District Governor 2024/2025: ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow Introduced by District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild |
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| Nomination for 1st VDG 2024/2025: 2nd VDG Lion Dianne Hopkins Introduced by District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild |
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| Nominations for 2nd VDG 2024/2025: Lion Tim Hanton Introduced by District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild | |
| Thanks to candidates: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Reports of the DG Team, District Almoner, Admin Team and Finance Committee (en bloc): PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Acceptance of the accounts for 2022/2023: District Treasurer Lion Tim Hanton | |
| District CNRO: District CNRO PCC Lion John Goodchild - see Resolutions page Resolution 1 - Proposed by District Cabinet - Per capita Levy for 2024/2025 Resolution 2 - Proposed by District Cabinet - Appointment of Independent Examiners of Accounts |
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| Zone Chair Reports (en bloc): PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Reports of the Club Development, Communications, Community Services, International Relations, LCIF Advisor and Youth Committees (en bloc): PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Introduction of special guest: Peter Wragg (Vice President) Julia House - ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow | |
| Vote of Thanks: Zone Chair Lion Richard Weaver | |
Comfort Break - 20 mins |
11:15 |
| Call to order: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth |
11:35 |
| Introduction of Guest Speaker on Hunger: PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | |
| Guest Speaker: MD Hunger Officer Lion Chris Hibbert | |
| Vote of Thanks: Zone Chair Lion Lisa Rust | |
| Introduction of International Guest: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Address of International Guest: International Director Lion Marcel Daniëls | |
| Vote of Thanks: ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow | |
| Attendance Report and Notices: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | |
LUNCH - prebooked only - tickets must be shown |
12:30 |
Ballot Boxes will be open until 1pm for Voting for District Governor 2024/2025, 1st Vice District Governor 2024/2025 and 2nd Vice District Governor 2024/2025 |
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| Settle back: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | 13:30 |
| Reconvene Business session: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Introduction of Young Ambassador candidate: Lion Yorky Tuke | |
| Young Ambassador candidate: Jasmine Folkes | |
| Introduction of Youth Exchange candidate: Youth Exchange Officer Lion Steve Sherring | |
| Youth Exchange candidate: Holly Ryan | |
| Thanks to Jasmine and Holly: PDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald | |
| Introduction of Guest Speaker: Lion Laura Roberts | |
| Guest Speaker: Air Commodore Bill Tyack CBE |
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| Vote of Thanks: PDG Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Gift for Living: Lion Linda Picton | |
| LCIF: LCIF Officer Lion Ann Huntley | |
5 minutes slots Rubbish: PDG Lion Judith Goodchild - Hook & Odiham |
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| Thanks to clubs for 5 minute slots: PDG Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Prostate Cancer Awareness: Lion Brian Proctor | |
| Autumn Forum: Lion Linda Picton | |
| Sight Savers: PCC Lion David Firth and PDG Lion Patrick Hamblin | |
| New Voices: New Voices Officers Lion Heather Blackley and Lion President Geoff Curtis |
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| ROAR: Lion Graham Drayton | |
| Legacy: PDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald |
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Comfort break - 5 mins |
15:20 |
| Call to order: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | 15:25 |
| Announcement of Election results: Those elected are invited to address convention - PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Competitions and Awards: ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow | |
| International Awards: International Director Lion Marcel Daniëls, ADG Lion Sandra Manktelow and PDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald |
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| Presentation of gift to International Guest: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Presentation of 2024 Host Committee: PDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald | |
| Presentation of 2025 Host Committee and Flag Transfer: PDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald and PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | |
| Any other business: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Final announcements: Acting District SAA PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | |
| Closing Ceremony: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life |
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| CLOSE OF 5th CONVENTION - 2024 | 16:30 |
Banquet and Ball: 7:00 for 7:15pm |
19:00 |
Sunday 10th March 2024 - Mothering Sunday |
Approx time |
| Hotel check-out | 10:00 |
| Open forum: The DG Team | 10:00 |
| Thanks and a pleasant journey home: PDG Lion Jarvis Macdonald | |
| CLOSE | 11:00 |
All timings are approximate and subject to change at the ADG's discretion
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