Use of Funds Raised from Lions Clubs Activities (Part 1)

Here are some policies on use of funds raised from Lions Club activities - from LCI websites. (Highlighting done by me)

(B) Use of Funds Policy General Policy on Funds Raised from Lions Clubs Activities. Funds raised from the public must be used for the benefit of the public and community in which the Lions Clubs serve. The International Constitution and By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation (the “governing documents”) provide that chartered Lions clubs shall be not-for-profit of the individual club or its individual members. Consequently, no part of the net earnings of funds raised from the public shall benefit any individual Lions member, or other private individual or entity. These policies are intended to provide guidance for clubs to meet the purposes of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Key in determining the proper use of funds is considering transparency to the public and developing trust from the community in which the Lions operate. How Lions use funds must meet the legal and tax requirements for the local jurisdiction in which they operate.

My comment:

i.                    How do you develop trust from the community when LCI passes the buck to District Governors and the DG’s pass it back to LCI?

ii.                  How do you develop trust from the community when LCI says that you cannot complain to LCI of crimes committed by Lions Clubs if you are not a member?

iii.                How do you develop trust from the community when LCI does not respond to emails even while you are a member?