NOVEMBER
Get Ready for the November 10 Zoom Marketing Café!
Calling all Lions Club members! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Zoom Marketing Café on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time). This month’s Café will be a treasure trove of valuable insights, featuring a special guest and essential marketing tips that will help you amplify your club’s outreach.
Here’s What’s Brewing This Month:
🦁 Special Guest Appearance by PDG Manny Sanchez!
Past District Governor Manny Sanchez, an expert in Lions Club operations and engagement, will join us to share practical advice on:
- Hybrid Meeting Logistics: Learn how to effectively manage meetings with both in-person and online attendees, ensuring everyone feels included and engaged.
- Navigating the Lions Portal & Learning Center: Discover the full range of resources Lions International offers to support and grow your club.
- Rose Parade Float Details: Hear all about the Lions Club’s Rose Parade Float and how you can volunteer to help decorate this year’s float at the Float Barn. Manny will also cover the logistics of signing up for this unique opportunity!
🎯 Email Marketing Tips from Linda Birch
Following Manny’s presentation, Zoom Marketing Café host Linda Birch will dive into email marketing strategies to help your club improve engagement, cross-promote social media, and track results for continued growth. This session will give you actionable steps to enhance your email campaigns and reach more potential members, supporters, and community partners.
🗣️ Open Q&A and Workshop
After the presentations, stick around for an open Q&A workshop where you can ask questions, share your projects, and get feedback from fellow Lions. Whether you’re working on a specific event, campaign, or new initiative, this is a great chance to gain insights and ideas.
Upcoming Topic Sneak Peek: December 8
Looking ahead, our December Zoom Marketing Café will explore “Fun with Social Media” to help you make your club’s posts interactive, engaging, and fun. Don’t miss out!
How to Join:
- Zoom Link: Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
- Meeting ID: 897 3520 7790
- Passcode: 172120
Need a reminder? Sign up here to receive notifications and reminders for our upcoming sessions. And don’t forget to complete the survey afterward to help us continue improving the Zoom Marketing Café experience!
Get ready for an engaging, informative session that will help you bring new ideas and strategies back to your club. See you on November 10!
OCTOBER
In case you missed it, our October Zoom Marketing Café provided practical tools and strategies designed to help Lions Clubs boost visibility and grow membership. The session focused on:
* Sizzling Hot Tools to Market and Grow Lions Clubs. Participants explored innovative digital tools, including the Lions Virtual Tools platform, Market 2 Grow, and Map 2 Grow apps, to enhance marketing strategies for Lions Clubs using the power of AI.
* Boosting a Post on Facebook/Instagram in 4 Easy Steps. The discussion offered simple yet effective methods to expand a club’s reach on social media through boosted posts.
* Wash, Rinse & Repeat: Service + Invitations by Lion Dave Kaplow Attendees learned about creating a “rinse and repeat” marketing system to consistently engage the community, attract participants, and support service efforts year-round.
* Eventbrite and Community Calendars The session shared tips for utilizing Eventbrite and local community calendars to promote events, increase visibility, and grow participation—without any added cost.
Watch the full session here to discover actionable strategies that can strengthen your Lions Club’s marketing impact!
SEPTEMBER!
Calling all Lions Clubs! Are you looking to boost your club’s visibility, engage more members, and learn new marketing tools? Join us on September 8th at 2:00 PM for our next Zoom Marketing Cafe, where we’ll dive into some fantastic topics to help your club shine!
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
1. Facebook Tips for Lions Clubs
Our special guest, Lion Marisol Terrazas, will share her expert insights on using Facebook to increase brand awareness and member engagement. In her presentation, Marisol will:
- Explain the difference between a Facebook Page and a Facebook Group, focusing on the distinct advantages of each.
- Guide attendees on how to set up a compelling Facebook Page and create a thriving Facebook Group to:
- Increase membership
- Retain current members
- Engage the local community in events
- Boost donations and support
Marisol will also provide step-by-step instructions on optimizing your Facebook presence with engaging content and visuals. She will emphasize the benefits of utilizing a Facebook Group for community building and gathering feedback. Lions will learn how to leverage Facebook tools and features to measure the impact of their efforts and make informed decisions for future strategies. By implementing these techniques, members will be equipped to connect with their target audience, foster community engagement, and achieve their mission-driven goals.
2. Lions Marketing Tools and Tactics
Lion Linda Birch, with over 30 years of communications experience, will take you through some handy marketing tools:
- QR Code Best Practices: Learn how to use QR codes effectively in your club’s materials.
- Auto-Translating Flyers to Another Language in Canva: Create bilingual flyers in minutes!
- Why I Love TikTok for Lions: Discover how TikTok can be a game-changer for your club’s outreach.
3. LCI Marketing Contest Check-In
Is your club working on a submission for the LCI Marketing Contest? We’ll spend a few minutes checking in with participants and offering support.
4. Open Forum – Project Workshop and Q&A
This part of the session is optional, but it’s a great opportunity to bring a project you’re working on, get feedback, or ask any marketing-related questions you may have. Whether you stay for the workshop or sign off, we’re here to support your club’s success!
How to Join:
To participate, please sign up in advance at this link: Register Here. We’ll send out reminders and any materials you might need before the session.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and connect with fellow Lions passionate about making a difference. We look forward to seeing you on September 8th!
AUGUST…
Are you ready to take your Lions Club marketing efforts to the next level? Join us for an exciting and informative Zoom Marketing Cafe on August 11 at 2 PM. This event is open to all Lions Clubs and promises to provide you with valuable insights and tools to enhance your club’s marketing strategy.
LCI Club Marketing Contest
Get all the details about the LCI Club Marketing Contest. This is an excellent opportunity for your club to showcase its creativity and marketing prowess. We’ll cover contest guidelines, submission requirements, and share tips to help your club stand out.
Lions Portal: Club Membership Path
Discover how to utilize the Lions Learning Center through the Lions Portal to enhance your club’s membership path. Learn best practices for engaging new members and retaining existing ones.
Creating a Club Marketing Plan with ChatGPT
Led by marketing specialist Linda Birch, this session will guide you through the process of creating an effective marketing plan using ChatGPT. Learn how to leverage AI to streamline your planning process, generate creative content ideas, and reach your target audience more efficiently. You can also explore Lions Club Marketing Campaign Planner for more information.
Spotlight on Instagram with Norwalk Lions Club
Hear from Lion Armida Leon as she shares Norwalk Lions Club’s success stories on Instagram. Learn what inspires her in effectively using this popular platform to boost club visibility and engage with the community. Gain insights into creating compelling content and growing your online presence.
Bonus Session – Making Flyers in Canva
Unleash your creativity with Canva! This session will teach you how to easily design eye-catching flyers that can effectively communicate your club’s events and initiatives. Learn how to utilize Canva’s user-friendly tools to create professional-quality materials that will make a lasting impact.
