Morning
08:00 – 08:45 Supervisory Committee EF 2024 Meeting
Hotel Pullman – Alienor
closed
Eng
Chairperson: ID Marcel Daniels
Secretary: PID Miklos Horvath
Last meeting before official start of Europa forum Bordeaux 2024.
08:50 – 10:20 LRPCE Meeting
Hotel Pullman – Alienor
closed
Eng
Chairperson: PIP Gudrun Ingvadottir
Secretary: PID Miklos Horvath
Last meeting before official start of Europa Forum Bordeaux 2024.
Run through resolutions, overview of the work done since the last Europa Forum in Klagenfurt in 2023.
10:00 – 12:00 Mission 1,5 – CA4 Leader and CCs
Hotel Pullman – Rohan
closed
Eng
Chairperson: PID Elena Appiani
Closed session dedicated to European CCs
09:00 – 09:30 LEMC Opening/Welcome/Instructions
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – First floor
participants
Eng
09:30 – 18:00 LEMC Rehearsals
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – First floor
closed
Eng
Afternoon
14:00 – 16:30 Mission 1,5 – GAT CA 4 (Leaders + Area Leaders)
Hotel Pullman – Rohan
closed
Eng
Chairperson: PID Elena Appiani
Membership, leadership and service update in Europe.
Mission 1.5: action plans, barriers and obstacles
14:00 – 19:00 MD 111 Council Meeting
Hotel Pullman – Alienor
closed
De
Chairperson: CC Gregor Weinand
16:45 – 18:15 PID Alumni group (P)IP/(P)ID Meeting (former LTFE)
Hotel Pullman – Rohan
closed
Eng
Chairperson: Barbara Grewe
Secretary: Barbara Grewe
Meeting of all Past International Directors of Europe
18:00 – 22:00 LEMC Charity Concert
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – Eglise Ste Croix
open
Eng
19:00 – 23:00 YCE Welcome Jardin Pecheur
NA
participants
Eng
Morning
08:30 – 09:30 1st International Vice President meets Group Leaders
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Louis Braille
closed
Eng
Chairperson: 1st International Vice President A.P. Singh
Speakers :
1st International Vice President A.P. Singh
PCC Monica Segura
09:00 – 09:30 LEMC Jury Meeting
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
closed
Eng
09:30 – 16:30 LEMC Competition First Round
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
open
Eng
09:00 – 12:30 YCE Meeting
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
open
Eng
=> Administration / Presentation of works done since Klagenfurt digitalisation, Board, etc…
=> Camp reports and presentations (about 1h)
09:45 – 10:30 European Council I
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
09:45 – 10:30 “Vacances plein Air” Lions summer camps for children
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng Fr
Chairpersons: Jean Noel Castagnet D103 SO – Patrice Merlin D103 SO
Speakers:
Jean Noel Castagnet D103 SO
Patrice Merlin D103 SO
Vacances Plein Air is a Lions program that allows children in need to go on holidays during two weeks. The camps are managed by Lions. Some of them go on holidays and discover the beachfor the first time. They discover what living together means (different people, different rules etc…)
11:00 – 12:30 1st International Vice President meets Vice District Governors
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
closed
all official
Chairperson: 1st International Vice President A.P. Singh
Speakers :
1st International Vice President A.P. Singh
PCC Monica Segura
11:00 – 12:30 WaSH elections
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
closed
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Hans-Ludwig Rau MD 111
Speaker: PDG Hans-Ludwig Rau MD 111
Secretary: Anna Kozeluhová D112
Election of WaSH WG board for 24-27 term; Information of planned infrastructural measures and cooperation between european and african partners
11:00 – 12:30 Refugee Relief Seminar
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
Open
Eng
Chairperson: PID Philippe Geraondal
Speakers:
ID Marcel Daniels
PID Philippe Gerondal
PID Daniel Isenrich
LCIF CA Leader PID Claudia Balduzzi
PDG Bjorn Hagerstrand
LCIF DC Marie France Fassotte
PCC Fin Bangsgaard
Secretary: LCIF CA Leader PID Claudia Balduzzi
PID Philippe Gerondal: General Presentation
ID Marcel Daniels : Lions stand with Ukraine
PID Daniel Isenrich : Support Projects-MD111 Germany
PDG Björn Hägestrand : Winter is coming to Ukraine.2 and 3
PID Philippe Gerondal : Solidarity with the Armenian Refugees
LCIF DC Marie-France Fassotte : The lions of Luxemburg helping the Ukrainian Refugees
LCIF CA PID Leader Claudia Balduzzi : Italy and the Refugee relief
PCC Fin Bangsgaard : Bring Quality to Life -Blue Tent program
PID Philippe Gerondal : Conclusion.
11:00 – 12:30 Leos and Lions World Café
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
Open
Eng
Chairperson : Anke Merkl Leo advisory panel member CA4 MD 114
Speakers:
Anke Merki Leo advisory panel member CA4 MD 114
Maximilian Wintergerst Leo advisory panel member CA4 MD 111
Secretary: Luc Debois MD 112
Inform and discuss how Leos can work together with Lions on conjoint project and benefit from the impact of our organization & community.
Developing best practices and strategies to raise impact and learning about support offered through LCI.
11:00 – 12:30 Leadership: competences and state of mind
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
Open
Fr Eng
Chairperson: Florence Teissere GLT MD 103
Speakers:
Nicolas Lambert Area Leader MD 103
Didier Dumas GMT MD 103
Christine Magrit GST MD 103
Caroline Zavattoni CC MD 103
Marie Noelle Casteleyn MD 103
Secretary: André Genot MD 103
Building on the French experience, let’s work together to develop enlightened leadership that enables club and district governance to effectively lead their transformation within the evolving framework of Lions International. Discussions will take place in dialogue circles.
11:00 – 12:30 Peace Poster
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
Eng
Chairperson: PID Walter Zemrosser MD 114
Speakers:
ID Guy Bernard Brami MD 103
ID Karl Brewi MD 114
PID Jürg Vogt MD 102
PCC Gerhard Gschweidl MD 114
PDG Drazen Melcic D126
Secretary: PCC Gerhard Gschweidl MD 114
Peace Poster Contest is a wonderful chance for all Lions Clubs in the world to motivate young people for peace, to make awareness for the good purposes of Lions and to be present in the public as a Lions Club. Our speakers will give you an overview, how their districts and multiple districts handle this big chance.
11:00 – 14:00 General Secretaries meeting
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Louis Brialle
Closed
Eng
12:30-13:00 Launch of the service activity: Sanitary products for homeless shelters
We invite you to take part in a service activity that truly embodies the spirit of the Lions: helping those in need. We will organize in the morning a collection of essential hygiene products, such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and other personal care items. These items will be gathered and packed on-site with the help of Lions volunteers, then redistributed to homeless shelters in Bordeaux, in partnership with the City Council.
This initiative aims to provide some comfort and dignity to people in severe hardship. As Lions, we have the opportunity to offer tangible support to a local cause that affects many families. Participating in this activity is an excellent way to make a difference while strengthening the bonds between Lions from across Europe.
The event will also be an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences n the service activities we develop in Europe. Together, we will highlight the importance of community engagement and mutual support. It is a moment of sharing, generosity, and direct action, and we strongly encourage you to join us.
Together, we can make a real impact for those who need it the most!
Afternoon
14:00 – 17:00 YCE 2 Workshops
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
Closed
Eng
14:00 – 17:00 YCE Workshop
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Louis Braille
Closed
Eng
14:00 – 17:00 YCE Workshop
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – G. Melies
Closed
Eng
14:00 – 15:30 International President meets District Governors
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
Closed
all official
International President Fabricio Oliveira
14:00 – 15:30 Kili 4 Kids
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
Open
Eng
Chair : MJF Inna Flaga D 108 1B3
Third Kili for kids project: base camp Everest – Nepal
14:00 – 15:30 Malaika centers
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
Open
Fr
Chairperson : VDG Darya Mazdaoui D 416
Speaker : VDG Darya Mazdaoui D 416
Secretary : PDG Dr Abdellah Squalli D 416
The Malaika Center is a care center for children with Down syndrome from underprivileged backgrounds. The children are between 8 months and 20 years old. The goal of this support is to provide specialized and individualized education for each beneficiary, as well as professional training.
14:00 – 15:30 Lions Quest Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
Open
Eng
Chairperson : PID Nilgun Niord Lions Quest Europe Coordinator MD 118
Speakers :
PID Claudette Cornet MD 103
Zana Glavendekic UNODOC
Vanessa Jaroski Education Program specialist LCIF
Zeljko Gucunski Lions Quest Coordinator M126
Secretary: DG Hanna Sobiech Country Director MD 121
Successful implementations of Lionism Quest Social Emotional Learning Program in Europe.
14:00 – 15:30 Lions SEN for Europe – Let us connect you
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
Open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Walter Swoboda MD 111
Speakers:
PDG Walter Swoboda MD 111
Helmuth Zander MD 111
PDG Florin Ilies D 124
Cornelia Ilies D 124
Alexandra Dreiseidler MD 111
Secretary : Helmuth Zander MD 111
The onset of demographic change will lead to a further decline in the younger population and an increasing proportion of older people in all European countries. Lions in Europe must face up to this challenge and take it into account when developing their own membership and carrying out activities.
In line with the 17 goals of the UN Sustainable Development Strategy, important objectives include combating poverty in old age and the need for long-term care, creating age-appropriate spatial and structural developments in communities and preventing social isolation or age discrimination. An intergenerational commitment by young and old, Lions and Leos can help to counteract a possible intergenerational conflict in the future. As the fourth life skills program in Germany, Lions SEN has answers and solutions to the challenges of demographic change, which will be presented and discussed in the workshop. Special activities in the spirit of “We Serve” help older adults to actively experience and shape this change.
A tried-and-tested Lions SEN project that gives older people, people with dementia and people with disabilities access to the digital world will be presented at the workshop. Under the name ” Let us connect you” (LUCY) , many people nationally and internationally have already been taught how to use digital tools safely. For trainers, there is a handbook with curricula and guidelines that enables quick lesson preparation. A specially designed tablet, the “Lions Comfort Tablet”, is very easy to learn to use. People with no previous knowledge can explore a new world on the screen and keep in touch with friends and family digitally. Lions from Europe will experience this new way of communicating through a presentation and by trying out the devices for themselves. Old and young people can learn from each other and “Let us connect you” helps people to actively find ways out of loneliness and isolation with the “Lions Comfort Tablet”. The project is available for Lions in Europe to implement in their country. The English edition of the “Let us connect you” handbook and the English version of the “Lions Comfort Tablet (LCT)” are helpful here.
With the motto: “Let us connect you – 2000 Lions-Comfort-Tablet PC for older adults in Europe” the workshop and and exhibition stand will also offer the opportunity to test the devices with the aim of then actively shaping and expanding this project throughout Europe.
14:00 – 15:30 Euro Africa Committee
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
Closed
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Hermann Heinemann MD 111
Speakers:
PCC Dr Lami Ahmed MD 404
PDG Franco Marchesani MD 108
Secretary: PDG Dr Mbadinga Itsouhou MD 403
14:45 – 16:45 Bert Mason Young Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – G Eiffel
Open
Eng
Chairperson: Anne Laure Francès MD 103
Speakers:
Sally Marsch MD 105
Thomas Jakubowski MD 111
Meeting of the participants and the Committee to present the Award and prepare the interview day.
16:00 – 17:30 European CCs meet
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
Closed
Eng
16:00 – 17:30 Let’s meet friends
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
Open
Eng
Chairperson: Elke Schafer IPDG 111 SN
Secretary: Elke Schafer IPDG 111 SN
The workshop offers a good opportunity to bring Lions from all over Europe into contact with each other in an informal way and without a large program. The visitors are divided into different groups and asked to answer a few questions together to get into dialogue with each other.
16:00 – 17:30 Pollution and Marine Conservation
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
Open
Fr
Chairperson: Marc Raynal MD 103
Speakers:
Dr Anne Leila Meisterstzheim
Dr Maéva Giraudo
Secretary: Jean Marchal MD 103
Raising awareness among Lions and the general public about pollution and its impact on marine biodiversity and the environment. Implementation of concrete and unifying solutions.
Launch of the “Save Med’Sea-Up To You!” program.
16:00 – 16:45 Visual health 2024 consequences, perspectives and Sustainable Development Goals
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
Open
En Fr
Chairperson: Dr Jean Paul Tavin
Speakers:
Pr RESNIKOFF Serge Sight First Committee
Mme LASUKA Eva One Sight Fondation Essilor
Mr Louis de Veron ARTHA France
Inventory of gobal vision health and the repercussions of its improvement on many Sustainable Development Goals.
Eva LAZUKA-NICOULAUD. ( 30’)
Head of Advocacy and Partnerships for Europe and Africa at OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Responding to the global challenge of uncorrected refractive error.
This lecture will highlight the WHO/UN resolutions on vision and the global eye care targets for 2030, specifically the global target of a +40% increase in effective refractive error coverage. It will emphasize the importance of the “WHO SPECS 2030” initiative and our collective action to ensure the scaling up of equitable, accessible, affordable, and efficient eye care delivery for everyone to respond to the global challenge.
Louis de VERON (15’)
Cofondateur société ARTHA-France
Transforming the life of blind and visual impaired with revolutionary technology. By enhancing the haptic sense and using the latest advance in artificial intelligence,, Artha is revolutionizing the way in wich visually impaired people can interact with the world around them. Consisting of a mini camera and a lumbar belt, this system offers a technological solution that offers true autonomy and direct interaction with the space.
16:00 – 16:45 National Strategy as a tool
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
Open
Eng
Chairperson : CC Nina Moilanen MD 107
Speaker: PCC Sanna Mustonen MD 107
Secretary: GS Petri Kaukiainen MD 107
Clubs, Districts and MD made together Lions 2030 Strategy to MD 107 Finland to ensure continuity and strengthen the power of service.
Learn about Strategy process and implementation in MD 107 Finland.
16:45 – 17:30 The EU Green Deal: a future for Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
Open
Fr
Chairperson : Samuel COHEN-SALMON EU Climate Pact Ambassador
Speaker : Samuel COHEN-SALMON EU Climate Pact Ambassador
The European Green Deal is a policy initiative launched by the European Commission aimed at making the EU’s economy sustainable. Introduced in 2019, it outlines a roadmap to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. EU Climate Pact Ambassadors are individuals who volunteer to promote the EU Green Deal.
16:45 – 17:30 EU Privacy Protection Group
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
Closed
Eng
Chairperson : Frank Gelinger MD 111
Annual onsite meeting of representatives of the European districts and multiple districts for IT security and privay.
17:15 – 17:30 LEMC First Round- Jury Results
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
Open
Eng
17:30 – 19:00 Opening Ceremony
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
all official
19:00 – 20:30 Get Together
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Agora
all registered
Morning
09:00 – 12:30 YCE protocol session / approval of minutes
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
open
Eng
09:00 – 17:30 YAA Presentation of Projects
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Gustave Eiffel 1
jury
Eng
09:00 – 17:30 YAA Presentation of Projects
Palais 2 l’Atlantique Gustave Eiffel 2
participants
Eng
09:00 – 10:00 LEMC Final – rehearsals
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
participants
Eng
10:00 – 12:00 LEMC Final – Final with the 6 finalists
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
open
Eng
09:00 – 09:45 Meet Your International President
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
all official
International President Fabricio Oliveira
09:00 – 10:30 LCIF coordinators
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
closed
Eng
09:00 – 10:30 Euro Asia Committee Seminar
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Renato Carlo Sambugaro MD 108
Speakers: PID Elien Van Dille MD 112
MJF Inna Flaga MD 108
Secretary: PDG Ciprian Iosep D124
Our Committee has been created to collect information about services and projects that European Lions have realized, are realizing and want to realize in Asia. We want help Asian Lions and people to develop their projects and European Lions to start and realize services with support of the previous experience.
09:00 – 10:30 Solution of environmental and WaSH problems in Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Hans Ludwig Rau MD 111
Speakers:
Martha Scrivanti MD 108
Vesna Binovic Grubic D126
Alessandro Crivelli D 108
Secretary: Anna Kozeluhova D112
In Europa we are facing multiple problems to cleaniness of water caused by emergencies and polysaprobic impacts on water. This workshop will introduce the topics „How to deal with high amounts of salt in boreholes or brackish water“ and „Microplastics in Water, impacts.
09:00 – 10:30 Every challenge is an opportunity
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Chairperson: PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
Speakers:
PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
DG Stu Young MD 105
Secretary: PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
09:00 – 09:45 New Voices Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng
Chairperson : PID Elisabeth Haderer CA Leader New Voices MD 100
Konstantin Kömel Leo MD 111
Secretary: PDG Aneliya Kaneva GAT Aerea leader D 130
This will be a gathering for the New Voices of Europe and attendees of the Forum. To explain the current New Voices initiatives.
09:45 – 10:30 Meet Your First International Vice-President
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
all official
First International Vice President A.P. Singh
09:45 – 10:30 Leos also have their Europa Forum – What is it about?
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Fr
Chairperson: Victor Lesage Co-President Leo EF 2025 MD 103
Speakers :
Victor Lesage Co-President Leo EF 2025 MD 103
Louise Dufrenne International liaison Officer MD 103
Did you know that the Leos also had a Europa Forum? The next one will take place in Lille, France! In this workshop, find out how to organise a LEO Europa Forum.
11:00 – 12:30 European Council II
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
11:00 – 11:45 Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Selva Ulgen Coordinator MSO MD 118
Speakers:
PDG Selva Ulgen Coordinator MSO MD 118
PDG ARON BENGIO Secretary and Archivist MSO MD 108
Secretary: PDG ARON BENGIO Secretary and Archivist MSO MD 108
Programs MSO and next Mediterranean Conferences
11:45 – 12:30 Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
closed
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Selva Ulgen Coordinator MSO MD 118
Speakers:
PDG Selva Ulgen Coordinator MSO MD 118
PDG ARON BENGIO Secretary and Archivist MSO MD 108
Secretary: PDG ARON BENGIO Secretary and Archivist MSO MD 108
Internal administrative MSO issues
11:00 – 12:30 Bioethics and end of life
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Fr It
Chairperson: DG Rosella Vitali MD 108
Speakers:
Jean Jacques Bise co-directeur EXIT
Dr Emmanuel Judde de Lariviere
Pr Mario Riccio
Me Costanza Gargano MD 108
Jean Petaux
Agnes Firmin-Lebodo Ex Ministre déléguée chargée de l’organisation territoriale et des professions de santé
Secretary : Caroline Zavattoni CC MD103
European round table made up of 4 or 5 speakers from different European countries and all specialists in their field: medicine, law, philosophy, institutions, journalism.
Targeted questions concerning bioethics and the societal progress of end-of-life management.
11:00 – 12:30 Leos and Lions world café
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson: Maximilian Wintergerst leo advisory panel member CA4 MD 111
Speakers:
Anke Merki Leo advisory panel member CA4 MD 114
Emil Brunner ILO MD 114
Secretary: Luc Debois MD 112
Exchanging and collecting ideas on membership growth, transition, marketing and service activities. Connect with Leos and Lions from all over Europe and be a part of our international collaboration network.
11:00 – 12:30 Mission 1.5 Communicate Engage Attract
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
open
Eng It
Chairperson : PID Elena Appiani MD 108
Speakers:
PID Gabriele Sabatosanti AL MD 108
PDG Carla Cifola AL MD 108
PDG Alfredo Canobbio Communication Coordinator MD 108
PDG Piero Nasuelli GST Coordinator MD108
Lion Rita Franco GMT Coordinator MD 108
Secretary: Lion Rita Franco GMT Coordinator MD 108
Mission 1.5 Communicate Engage Attract to inspire new volunteers to join us – the best practices.
11:00 – 12:30 AI at the service of Lions
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Chairperson : PDG Daniel Elkins
Speaker: PDG Daniel Elkins
How can AI be at the service of Lions, from marketing event to developing membership, AI is THE tool for Lions.
12:30 – 13:30 Lions in Motion : Zumba for LCIF
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Agora
registration needed
Chairperson: Lori Sheehan
Join us for an exciting and energetic « Lions in Motion » session with an inclusive Zumba class. This fun and engaging event is open to everyone, whether you are able-bodied or not, with the goal of promoting fitness, inclusivity, and unity. No prior experience is necessary—just a desire to have fun, stay active, and embrace the diversity of our Lions community.
Led by experienced instructors, this Zumba session will combine rhythmic movements, music, and joyful energy. It’s a perfect opportunity to take a break from the formalities of the forum and get moving, all while contributing to a great cause.
Participation requires a €15 registration fee, which will be donated directly to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Each donation will be credited to the donor’s account, contributing to the global efforts of LCIF in supporting humanitarian initiatives. The event is a wonderful way to merge fitness and philanthropy, with all funds going towards life-changing projects around the world.
Come as you are, and let’s move together in the spirit of inclusivity and solidarity!
Afternoon
13:00 – 14:00 LEMC Final of the 6 finalists & Jury Results
Conservatoire de Bordeaux – L’Atelier
open
Eng
14:00 – 16:45 YCE Bazar
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
open
Eng
14:00 – 15:30 Mission 1.5
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
14:00 – 15:30 Lions and UN, a strong partnership for our future
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng
Chairperson: PID Sandro Castellana LCIF Trustee 2019-2025 MD 108
Speakers:
PIP Gudrun Yngvadottir LCI Representative to WHO MD 109
PID Daniel Isenrich LCI representative to UNHCR MD 111
PID ELENA APIANI LCI representative to WFP MD 108
PID Roberto Fresia LCI representative to FAO MD108
PID Gary Brown LCI representative to UNICEF CA1
Secretary: PCC Alberto Soci DGE Seminar GL MD 108
Lions Clubs International has held consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN) since the UN formation in 1945. This workshop will hear how Lions are involved in working with the UN and its agencies, and how this relationship will develop, to bring tangible benefits to those in need.
14:00 – 15:30 Euro Africa
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Hermann Heinemann MD 111
Speakers:
PDG Dr Lami AHMED MD 404
PDG Dr Franco Marchesani MD 10
Secretary: PDG DR Mbadinga ITSOUHOU MD 403
Meeting open for all interested participants of Europa Forum Presentation of Lions Projects in Africa and the common work of African and European Lions
14:00 – 15:30 International Lions cooperation in the field of Sustainability and Environment
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Dr Johann Schreiner Council Appointee for Environment MD 111
Speakers:
PDG Dr Johann Schreiner Council Appointee for Environment MD 111
Peter Haring Chair of Sustainability MD 111
PDG Annette Brand MD 111
PDG Dr Mariusz Szeib D121
Secretary: PDG Annette Brand MD 111
In this workshop of the “European Lions for Sustainability and Environment (ELSE)” we discuss the challenges arising from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for LCI and present International activities and best-practice examples of activities at (multi-) district level in the area of environment and sustainability.
14:00 – 14:45 Lions Academy Europe Presentation
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng
Chairperson : PDG Niels Shnecker D124
Speakers:
PDG Niels Shnecker Chair LAE Task Force D124
PID Elisabeth Haderer Vice Chair LAE Task Force MD 110
Secretary: PID Elisabeth Haderer Vice Chair LAE Task Force MD 110
Presentation of the project Lions Academy Europe that will be presented to be voted on Saturday during the European council. Leadership training and development is vital in developing and strengthening Lionism in Europe. As a new step in this direction, LRPCE proposes to the European Council to initiate the creation of the Lions Academy Europe (LAE) under the guidance and supervision of the LRPCE. This is a presentation of the LAE project before the vote in the Council.
14:00 – 14:45 Lions foundations in Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson : PID Daniel Isenrich MD 111
Speakers :
PID Daniel Isenrich MD 111
PCC Fabian Rüsch
Secretary: PCC Fabian Rüsch
Open discussion with other European countries about the use of local foundations in collaboration with LCIF.
14:45 – 15:30 Electronic White Cane
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Fr
Chair : PDG Pierre Ponthus MD 103
Speaker : PDG Pierre Ponthus MD 103
Secretary: PDG Nelly Brun MD 103
Created in 2001 the electronic white cane is supporting more than 2000 visually impaired people in Europe.
14:45 – 15:30 Climate change-Solution for the future of the Alps
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairpersons :
IPCC Hubert Gärtner MD 114
PDG Guido Cella MD 108
Speakers:
IPCC Hubert Gärtner MD 114
PDG Guido Cella MD 108
PDG Erminio Ribet MD 108
Several districts of ALC (Alpine Lions Cooperation) will cooperate with universities to find and implement solutions for the people and the environment of the Alps.
16:00 – 17:30 LCIF Plenary Session
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
Eng
Chairperson: LCIF Chairperson IPIP Dr Patti Hill
Speakers:
LCIF Trustee PID Sandro Castellana
LCIF Constitutional Area Leaders
LCIF Staff
Presentation will focus on LCIF grant opportunities, including their criteria, new programs and resources for Lions.
16:00 – 17:30 Coaching: a powerful tool for leadership
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson: Ralph Watson Zone Chair MD 105
Speaker : Ralph Watson Zone Chair MD 105
A discussion on Coaching and its benefits to Lions as a leadership and membership growth tool AND as a massive service opportunity.
16:00 – 17:30 Autism: acting together for early inclusion
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
open
Fr
Chairperson: Pr Philippe Evrard
Speakers :
Michel Lebon MD 103
Christiane Jean Bart
Pr Philippe Evrard
Dr Séverine Gaboriaud Recordon
Mme Nicole Collot
Expose the need and the means used to implement early interventions that make it possible to intervene on language, socialization, and autonomy to promote educational inclusion and improve the quality of life of children. In France, around 35,000 children are born each year with a brain disorder neurodevelopment.
16:00 – 16:45 International Environmental Cooperation
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng Fr
Chair persons:
DG Raja Bourhim 416
CC Dirk Backaert MD 116
The Argan Forest of Essaouira: Challenges and Opportunities for a Social Project. The threats facing the argan forest in southern Morocco call for the implementation of a social project aimed at balancing environmental protection and economic development. This initiative presents a unique opportunity to improve the quality of life in the Essaouira region.
A Lion A Tree
Project of environmental protection Amazon rainforest and creation of corporate, regional and national forests, linked to mission 1.5, Lions growth, closing generation gap by involving youth and creating environmental awareness.
16:00 – 16:45 Better to live together: why and how
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Franco Marchesani MD 108
Speaker: Salvatore Frattallone MD 108
Europe is at the center of migration to be faced with the realization of economic, social and political conditions for an acceptable coexistence between different cultures, that is coexistence migrants – populations of the immigration countries, deriving from both humanitarian and mutual convenience issues.
16:00 – 16:45 Bring Quality to life – Lions tent activity
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Speakers:
PCC Finn Bangsgaard
PCC Annette Eiserman-Wikström
How the cooperation between Government Organization, Lions International, Sweden and LCIF makes it possible to send tent into area with a catastrophe.
16:45 – 17:30 Young Lions and LEOs of Europe get together
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng
Chairpersons:
IPDG Arjan Van Ommen MD 110
Lion Alper Koculu MD 118
Speakers:
PID Elisabeth Haderer MD 110
Anelyia Kaneva AL CA4 D130
Ulrike Hermann MD 111
Young Lions and Leos of Europe get together Interactive presentation with great speakers about how to engage Young Lions and Leos. Sharing of proven strategies from different districts how to get more Young Lions and Leos in membership and leadership roles.
16:45 – 17:30 Building Bridges, reaching out to each others
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
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Fr It
Chairperson: MJF Pr Andrea Burgio MD 103
Speaker: MJF Christian Eymann MD 103
In a World in turmoil where divisions and conflicts arise over territorial and ideological disagreements or scarce and unequally distributed resources, where “eye for an eye” has supplanted our LIONS “I”, the need for Intelligence becomes as important as it seemed appropriate at the trying times of our Service Club creation, more than a century ago.
16:45 – 17:30 How to tell a story on Social Media
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
En
Chairperson: PDG Daniel Elkins
Speakers:
PDG Daniel Elkins
Lion Lori Sheehan
PDG Vanessa Horrod
18:00 – 19:00 LCIF Recognition
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Speakers’ corner
open
Eng
19:00 – 22:30 South West Night
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
all registered
Morning
09:00 – 09:45 European Council III
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
09:00 – 11:00 Coordinating Committee of Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – 107
closed
Eng
09:00 – 10:30 LCIF grants
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng
Chairperson : LCIF Chairperson IPIP Dr Patti Hill
Speakers:
LCIF Trustee PID Sandro Castellana
Kosandra Byrd
Presentation will focus on LCIF grant opportunities, including their criteria, new programs and resources for Lions.
09:00 – 10:30 Special Olympics – Mission Inclusion: Impactful service around the world
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng Fr
Chairperson: David Evangelista – President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia MD 105
Speakers:
David Evangelista – President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia MD 105
Mr Antoine Fournier Operational Director
Since 2001, Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation have shared a vibrant, global partnership designed to bring service and support to the population of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
09:00 – 10:30 Internationality in lionism, a necessity, an opportunity for satisfaction
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Aron Bengio
Speakers:
PDG Daniela Macaluso MD 108
VDG Rossella Vitali MD 108
PCC Mariella Sciammetta MD 108
We must help and encourage members to participate in international meetings. Avoid having parallel groups; there must be synergy between local activities and our main themes. Inform the members better.
09:00 – 10:30 Leos and Lions worldwide
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
open
Eng
Chairperson: VDG Othmar Fetz MD 114
Speaker: VDG Othmar Fetz MD 114
Unlock your potential as a leader! Join Othmar Fetz’s inspiring workshop to explore his global journey with LEO and Lions Clubs and learn how to lead through impactful community service.
09:00 – 09:45 Exploring the fun adventures of being a Lion through service
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Chairpersons:
Lion Soyum Shah CA8
Lion Lori Sheehan CA1
Speakers:
Lion Soyum Shah CA8
Lion Lori Sheehan CA1
09:00 – 09:45 Spring of healing Academy
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
open
Eng
The Romanian Lions are building and developing a school in Africa
Chairperson: IPDG Phd. Marin Florin Iles D124
Speakers:
PDG Phd. Ion Antonio Tache D124
PC Ruggero Sbarra D124
PDG Manuel Seles D124
Secretary: PPC Cornelia Lucia Ilies D124
An example of good practice: The project is dedicated to constructing a new building for SPRING OF HEALING ACADEMY for the children of Mrima village, Kwale region, Kenya as well as offering them decent learning conditions and medical support: classrooms, water, clothing, notebooks, vaccines, medicine.
09:45 – 10:30 Lion Portal
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
Susan Ben
Overview and demonstration of Lion Portal. Update on road map and future features. Review of educational resources about/for Lion Portal.
09:45 – 10:30 Ocean Conservation and enhancement of its resources
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng Fr
Chairperson: CC Caroline Zavattoni MD 103
Speakers:
Mrs Anne France Didier
Mrs Corinne Bussi
The primary goal will be to present a DM 103 project focusing on an environmental program related to sea protection. This program will be driven in cooperation with French ministry (Ministère de la Mer). This win win collaboration will evolve around a large project driven by each Lions District to sensitize citizens about sea.
09:45 – 10:30 Tell A Thon: Fundraising and the Power of Storytelling
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clément Ader
open
Eng
11:00 – 12:30 Marketing for Mission 1.5
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
open
all official
11:00 – 12:30 LAE a tool for Mission 1.5
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Coubertin
open
Eng
Chairperson: PID Elisabeth Haderer MD 110
Speaker: PDG Hedi Dardour MD 103
Secretary PDG Hedi Dardour MD 103
A workshop about how leadership development can and should be a tool for reching the Mission 1.5 goals.
11:00 – 12:30 Being Lions in Europe: two examples of multilateral cooperation between three Districts
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng
Chairperson: IPDG Jean-Philippe Christienne D113
Speakers :
DG Monique Isebaert-Leemans D113
DG Jean-Paul Thiebaut MD 103
IPDG Jean-Paul Forton D112
DG Juergen Hellmuth MD 111
CC Caroline ZAVATTONI MD 103
Secretary: VDG Thorsten AFFLERBACH MD 111 Germany
This workshop aims to inform European Lions about two examples of multiple district twinning arrangements (tri-jumelages) (D113 Luxembourg – MD103 France Est – D112 Belgium; and MD111 SW Germany South West -MD 103 Fance Centre – D119 Hungary) and to motivate them to move from bilateral to multilateral twinning.
11:00 – 12:30 From the cultural roots to the socio economic growth of Europe
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
open
Eng
Chairperson: PDG Antonio Marte MD 108
Speakers:
CC Liliana Caruso MD 108
Lion Emilio Minasi MD 108
Lion Luigi Mirone MD 108
It is proposed to use the ancient Roman roads, widespread throughout Europe, as a “common thread” around which each country can conduct a census of all material assets (archaeological, artistic, architectural) and all immaterial ones (music, popular traditions, landscapes, gastronomy).
11:00 – 12:30 YAA Results
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clement Ader
open
Eng
Chairperson: Anne Laure Francès MD 103
Speakers:
Sally Marsch MD 105
Thomas Jakubowski MD 111
Open session to discover the candidates’ projects
11:00 – 11:45 Diversity is everyone welcome?
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Eng
Chairperson: PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
Speakers:
PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
DG Stu Young MD 105
Secretary: PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan MD 105
This session will cover the importance of Diversity for the future of Lions and how to practice what we preach that we welcome all.
11:00 – 11:45 MK Onlus twenty years of experience in Burkina Faso with the “Africa for Africa” project
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
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Fr It
Chairperson: Alberto Castellani MD 108
Speakers:
Alfredo Riccio MD 108
Luciano Diversi MD 108
Secretary: Sauro Bovicelli MD 108
Intervention for sharing twenty years of experience in Burkina Faso with the “Africa for Africa” project
11:45 – 12:30 Meeting with a woman specialist of wine
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Marie Curie
open
Fr Eng
Chairperson: Isabelle Rolland Francès MD 103
Speaker: Kinette gautier
An interesting meeting, which will allow participants to better know how a wine is judged, what ins can be kept and the different wines in France related to the territory.
11:45 – 12:30 Projects to move people
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
Eng
Chairpersons:
PDG Drazen Melcic D126
IPCC Hubert Gärtner MD 114
Speakers:
PDG Drazen Melcic D126
IPCC Hubert Gärtner MD 114
Wolfgang Eisbacher MD 114
Presentation and discussion of projects from District 12§ Croatia and MD 11’ Austria to move people. We want to show these successful projects for schools and for all the people to improve health in schools and to bring Lions a younger and sportier image.
Afternoon
14:00 – 15:30 European CC Meets
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – A.Rodin
closed
Eng
14:00 – 15:30 Euro Africa Board candidatures
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Clément Ader
open
Eng
Chairpersons:
PDG Herman Heinemann MD 111
PID Ton Soeters MD 110
Meeting open for delgates, members and interested persons
Presentation of Candidates for Board Elections
14:00 – 14:45 Lions and Sight, history and future
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Fr
Chairperson: Dr Jean Paul Tavin Sight Coordinator MD 103
Speakers :
Pr Serge RESNIKOFF Sight First Committee
Frederic Corbasson One Sight Foundation
Dr Jean Paul Tavin Sight Coordinator MD 103
Sight and Lions is an Old Story.
Much has been done, but much remains to be done.
Current situation and future action perspectives.
14:45 – 15:30 My easy access Lions-Disability partnership
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Jules Verne
open
Eng Fr
Chairperson : CC Caroline Zavattoni MD 103
Speakers:
VDG Laurence Mercadal MD 103
Anne Dionisi Fung Project Director Michelin Innovation Lab
Sébastien Guillon Co founder Start up Andyamo
Secretary: VDG Laurence Mercadal MD 103
Presentation of the Easy Access application, the pilot version was developed with the support of Lions. This innovative application provides assistance to people with reduced mobility, enabling them to find the right shops with facilities adapted to their disability. It will be implemented at national level in France by the end of 2024. Then in 2025 an European session will be foreseen.
16:00 – 17:30 Closing Ceremony
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Auditorium
all
all official
17:30 – 18:15 SC EF 2025 Meeting
Palais 2 l’Atlantique – Victor Hugo
closed
Eng
19:00 – 24:00 Gala & Dinner Ange Bleu
all registered
