20250709 1730 Turn Big Dreams into Great Leaders with DKMC Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants met the 2025 DKM First Timers and learned how big dreams become reality. Join them and past recipients for a time of sharing and fun!

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20250709 1600 Improving Membership Outcomes by Bridging the gap between Seniors and Younger Members Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants joined the membership committee for a two-part session. Panel 1 Fostering Trust between generations. This panel gave tips for working together with members of all ages. This provided benefits for using the wisdom of older members and taking advantage of the excitement of new members. Presenters: Amanda Selm, Immediate Past President Next Generation, Louisville, KY, Jeff Thom, ACB Advocacy Chair, Sacramento, CA, and Sheila Young, Immediate Past President Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL Panel 2 Providing ACB resources to new members. This session highlighted many ACB Programs and documents that many members may not have heard about or been able to use. Participants can then pass on this information to all of their members. Handouts were available at the event. Presenters: Scott Thornhill, ACB Executive Director, Greensboro, NC, Jeff Thom, ACB Advocacy Chair, Sacramento, CA, Sheila Young, chair ADP Performing Arts, Museums and Parks subcommittee, Orlando, FL, Larry Gassman, ACB Media Coordinator, Fullerton, CA, and Dan Spoone, ACB Director of Operations, Orlando, FL.

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20250705 0900 Achieving Unity in the Face of Disagreement Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 In recent years, American Society has become increasingly polarized around political and other differences in belief. As ACB is a microcosm of society, it is likely our affiliates and local chapters are facing polarization among members. This program helped leaders explore how they can achieve unity in the face of disagreement to help move their organization's programs and activities forward. Through sharing information and role play, we hope participants come away from this activity with tools that will help you be an affective leader in the face of all that is happening around you. Presenter: Rahel Tesfaye, Graduate Student, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas TX.

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20250628 1600 ACB Inspire Mentoring Program Graduation Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants celebrated with the Class of 2025 during their graduation ceremony.

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20250626 1600 ACB Lions Lessons in Leadership Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 Participating in a Lions Club or other organization can be very rewarding, but meaningful participation and leadership demand time, dedication and hard work. Whether you are just getting started in a Lions Club or another organization, or if you have been a member for some time and you want to explore new horizons in your leadership journey, our Lessons in Leadership Conference and Convention series helped participants learn by example from the experiences of others.

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20240710 1600 Membership Committee Program Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240707 1000 A Second Helping of Leadership Strategies Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 2 ACB leaders stirred up more activities to guide session participants in running productive meetings and planning activities to include all members. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240706 1000 The Buffet Where Your Favorite Recipe for Leadership Success is Served Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Several ACB leaders stirred up necessary ingredients to spice up your meetings and affiliate activities. Come to the table with a hearty appetite for strategies to deal with ingredients that might not always mix well together. Audience participation was plentiful during this session. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240629 1530 ACB Inspire Mentoring Program Graduation Ceremony Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1700Lessons in Leadership Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Participating in a Lions Club or another organization can be rewarding, but successful leadership demands time, dedication, and hard work. Our first panelist, Arkansas native Rev. David Moose, has been a Lion for almost 56 years and has sponsored over 80 new Lions. He has been a member of 11 clubs and a President of five. He has attended 21 International Conventions, 13 USA/Canada Forums, and too many district and state conventions to remember. His service has included all local club offices, District Governor (twice in Arkansas, once in Kentucky); Council Chair; and Chair of Multiple District committees. Our second panelist is Darren Van Duyn, currently the Global Leadership Team leader for the state of Illinois. He has served in a multitude of capacities since joining the Lions in 2009, including Club President, Zone Chair, First and Second Vice District Governor, and District Governor. He has attended several USA/Canada Forums and was a facilitator at the 2020 and 2024 Forums. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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