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Jade Hurrell with Lion President Philip Mobbs and Mayor Sue Robinson receiving the Young citizen of the year award for 2007. Jade is proud to represent our club as Young ambassador for 2007

 

Jade came runner up in the district competition held at Ipswich, she has been a worthy ambasador for the club. Good luck to her in her future career.

 

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The aim of the scheme is to promote within Great Britain and Ireland an interest in, and active support of, youth activities in the community. It is also intended to recognise, encourage and support young people who are actively involved in the welfare of the community.
     The scheme is LIONS YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE 21st CENTURY.

 

  • A year is 1st July in any year to 30th June in the following year.

  • The scheme is open to Candidates of either sex within the age limits set out below.

  • To be eligible, candidates must have reached their 15th birthday, but not their 19th birthday, on or before 30th June in the year in which the MD Final is to be held.

  • Membership of a Lions Club, Leo Club or of a Lioness Club shall not render a person ineligible, but he or she shall not be submitted as a Candidate by his or her own Club.

  • The contribution made by the Candidate to their community's welfare (not less than 50% of any points available shall relate to this category)

  • The personality and demonstration of leadership qualities in the Candidate.(15% of any points available shall relate to this category)

  • The use of the bursary intended by the Candidate.(15% of any points available shall relate to this category)

  • The ability to speak for up to 3 minutes about their service activity (20% of any points available shall relate to this category) The Award consists of: A  Bursary of £1500 to be used for the social work of the winners project or for further Education therein (to be approved by the Youth Award Committee)

  • The Sir Charles Forte Silver Rose Bowl to be held for one year.

  • An invitation to the Multiple District Convention in that year, with the expenses paid by the Youth Award committee.

  • An invitation to the Multiple District International Youth Centre of that year, with expenses paid by the Multiple District Subject to agreement the MD winners will expected to attend the Europa Forum in the September following the MD Finals

  • The remaining twelve finalists at Multiple District level will each receive a bursary of £500 to be used similarly as above, together with such further prizes as may be allocated by the District concerned.

  • At all levels (except club) of the Award Scheme there shall be three non-Lion Judges (male and female) covering the fields of education, Youth Work or Community Service and Industry or Commerce. It is recommended wherever possible that non-lions are used as judges at club level

  • No candidate may be related to a member of the panel.

  • The Judges at Club level will select one Candidate to go forward to the next stage of the Award .

  • In the event of a dispute the decision of the Committee shall be final.

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