Adopted Board Policies
Board Policies are those policies adopted by the Board of Directors of the Club to govern the operation of the club. These policies are adopted by a simple majority of the Board of Directors and may be rescinded by a simple majority vote of the Board at any meeting where a quorum is present. Unless otherwise stated, these policies remain in effect until or unless rescinded.
1. Dues Waiver for Elected Officers
Adopted by the Board of Directors on September 4, 2023; Elected Officers as defined by ARTICLE VII Section 1 of the Constitution shall have their dues waived for the years that they are serving in their elected capacity, however they may elect to voluntarily pay those dues even though the requirement is waived. Dues that are paid but have been waived due to this policy shall still be deposited to the Operations and Administration account. This policy takes effect with and applying to the two-year term beginning on July 1, 2024; and does not alter the dues obligations for the two-year term beginning on July 1, 2022. The intent of the Board in adopting this policy is to broaden the accessibility of being an elected officer regardless of financial constraints.
2. Dues Waiver for Past District Governors
Adopted by the Board of Directors on September 4, 2023; Any Lion who has served a complete year as a District Governor, and who petitions the Board for membership into the Club, shall have their dues waived for such time as they remain a member in good standing of the club, however they may elect to voluntarily pay those dues even though the requirement is waived. Dues that are paid but have been waived due to this policy shall still be deposited to the Operations and Administration account. This policy takes effect with immediate effect. The intent of the Board in adopting this policy is to offer Past District Governors who may be financially constrained but wish to remain a Lion an opportunity to remain a Lion without requiring them to continue paying dues, however this policy remains open to all Past District Governors.
3. Renaming of Constitution & Bylaws Committee to Rules Committee
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2024; To provide scope and clarity to the existing Constitution & Bylaws standing committee, as defined by the Constitution and Bylaws of the club, the Board resolves to refer to and address said committee by the new name: Rules Committee. Its function and purpose remain the same.
4. Renaming of Communications Marketing Committee to Marketing Committee
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2024; To provide scope and clarity to the existing Communications Marketing standing committee, as defined by the Constitution and Bylaws of the club, the Board resolves to refer to and address said committee by the new name: Marketing Committee. Its function and purpose remain the same.
5. Renaming of Information Technology Committee to Technology Committee
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2024; To provide scope and clarity to the existing Information Technology standing committee, as defined by the Constitution and Bylaws of the club, the Board resolves to refer to and address said committee by the new name: Technology Committee. Its function and purpose remain the same.
6. Automatic Ordering of Badges for New Members, Payment as Credit on Dues
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2024; The Board authorizes the purchase of pvc badges at a value of $9.00 for each member of the club, from Sue Greene. The badges will be paid for as credit towards the dues of Sue Greene, and if applicable, the accompanying family unit. No additional renumeration will be paid for the badges purchased by the club from Sue Greene.
7. Adoption of "Service Area" Logo for the club
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2024; As is tradition in many Lions Clubs, Districts, Multiple Districts, and International, in addition to the globally recognized emblem and logo, our club also resolves to utilize a logo representing Fort Bend County, the Greater Katy area including portions of Waller County, and the portions of Harris County that are West Houston. The logo will also have a diamond square pride flag bordered in white, upon which the colorized Lions International logo will appear. The "territory" of the logo may be any of the colors shown in the Lions International Style Guide, as well as White or Black. The corresponding phone number and website address will appear as either black or white.
8. Donations Requests Must Be Approved by the Club
Adopted by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2024; All outside donation requests regardless of size must go to the club for a vote. This vote may be conducted on WhatsApp or via email.
9. Automatic Authorization of Dues
Adopted by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2024; The Board authorizes the Treasurer to pay all mandatory dues assessed to District 2-S4 and Lions International without requiring additional votes.
10. Minimum Account Balances
Adopted by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2024; Effective July 1, 2024, all club bank account balances cannot fall below $500.
11. Automatic LCIF Donations
Adopted by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2024; The Board resolves to automatically donate $25 each month to Lions Clubs International Foundation to help earn the Club Excellence Award.
12. Default Apparel Purchase Authorization
Adopted by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2024; The Board authorizes the President and Treasurer to engage sponsors to cover the costs of apparel, and to purchase apparel with the club funds based on the aforementioned sponsorship.