Lighthouse Training Weekend

It was great. Here is the schedule and some pictures of the event.

September 6-7, 2008 Macon State College

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 6

Board Meeting

9:00-10:30

All are invited to attend this meeting in which the board will discuss and decide on issues facing the Lighthouse.

Recycling 101

10:30-11:30

Learn what the Lighthouse needs more of and how to boost your recycling efforts.

Global Membership Team Meeting

11:00-12:00

Closed meeting for Council and MERL team members.

Lighthouse Eye Clinics

12:30 - 2:00

Get hands on training of how to volunteer at a Lighthouse clinic. Learn about what these clinics are doing and how your club can help!

How to Get Deals on Eyeglasses and Understand

Medicaid/Medicare/PeachCare Coverage

2:00-3:30

Did you know that Georgia Medicaid covers the cost of an eye exam but not glasses? Want to learn how

the Lighthouse purchases glasses for under $35 a pair? Come to this session to see how your club can help

more people and help the Lighthouse.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

3:30-5:00

Learn how to screen people in your community. This is a great way to help people with high risk factors for eye disease and recruit new members.

MD 18 Long Range Planning Meeting

5:30-6:30

Committee members discuss developing a plan for Georgia Lionism

Sunday September 7

White Cane 101

9”00-10:00

Plan a great White Cane this year! Learn the alternatives to bucket drives and projects that have worked for other clubs!

Luminary Society 101

9:00—10:00

Learn all about this Society and the Lighthouse’s individual giving campaign.

Refreshments!

10:00—10:30

Lighthouse Report and Informational Meeting

10:30-12:00

Learn about what your Lighthouse has been doing in the last year and hear from a Lighthouse.