Leading at the District Level
The Master’s Program is intended to develop the skills for Lions to support Clubs as District leaders. This program is aimed at District Level leaders such as: District Governors, Vice District Governors, Zone Chairs, District Committee Chairs, Certified Guiding Lions, and other leaders that are ready to foster quality clubs in their District.
The requirements to fulfill the Master’s Program are:
- Complete the Bachelor’s Program
- Attend a second USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum (2014 or later) (Note: Credit for the 2020 Virtual Forum is only accepted if the associated quiz was completed by the Oct. 11, 2020 deadline.)
- Attend a Leadership Institute (Regional, LCI Emerging or Advanced, or District Governor-Elect School)
- Complete 10 required courses (and online quizzes) [all courses are available]
- 201 – District Cabinet Selection: Working as a Team
- 202 – Succession Planning
- 203 – Leadership Styles: Knowing Yours and How and When to Use It
- 204 – Recognition
- 205 – Advanced Facilitating Skills
- 206 – Using Diplomacy
- 207 – Delegation
- 208 – Time Management
- 209 – Strategic Planning: Beyond Goals and Action Plans
- 210 – Zone Chair Roles and Responsibilities
- Complete at least 5 elective courses (and online quizzes) [courses are available unless otherwise noted]
- 221 – Collaboration
- 222 – Knowing International Priorities, Programs and Services
- 223 – District Governance
- 224 – Meeting Management
- 225 – Ethics
- 226 – Decision Making
- 227 – Public Speaking
- 228 – Parliamentary Procedure
- 229 – Motivation
- 230 – Creative District Meetings
- 231 – Protocol
- 232 – Meaningful Ceremonies
- 233 – Team Building
- 234 – Creating Specialty Lions Clubs
- 235 – Campus Clubs
