Extension chairpersons contribute to the success of their districts by leading extension efforts. The dedication, knowledge and leadership skills of extension chairpersons are essential to ensure the continued growth of Lions Clubs International.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the extension efforts of their district or multiple district for a three-year term.
• Set goals, develop and implement an extension plan.
• Communicate goals and execution procedures to extension-minded Lions.
• Train extension-minded Lions and provide certified guiding Lion training.

Extension Chairperson Resources
District Extension Chairperson’s Manual (pdf)
Multiple District Extension Chairperson’s Manual (pdf)
MERL Team Newsletter (pdf)
MERL Team Newsletter Archive
Extension CDROM (English only)
Starting a New Lions Club Web page

Additional Resources
Lions Newswire contains important monthly news from International Headquarters.
Lions Learning Center offers online learning courses for developing leadership skills.
PR Tools provide a variety of valuable member communication tools for assisting Lions public relations initiatives.
 
Awards

Extension Awards (pdf) are presented to Lions who have provided the greatest assistance in the organization of new Lions clubs, as determined by the district governor.

For more information, contact the New Clubs and Marketing Department.