ACB Focus: Leadership

20250709 1730 Turn Big Dreams into Great Leaders with DKMC

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:39:00 -0000

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 MembersOriginally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:27:00 -0000

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

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:53:00 -0000

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

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:20:00 -0000

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:16:00 -0000

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

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:08:00 -0000

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

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:03:00 -0000

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

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:14:00 -0000

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

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:28:00 -0000

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

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:42:00 -0000

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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20230705 1600 ACB Membership Seminar-The Benefits of Partnerships to Membership Growth

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:45:00 -0000

20230705 1600 ACB Membership Seminar-The Benefits of Partnerships to Membership Growth Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Facilitator: Ardis Bazyn, ACB Membership Committee Chair, Burbank, CA o Panel 1: How to Find and Establish Partnerships ACB membership committee members shared their best practices. o Panel 2:What You can learn from Current Chapter and Affiliate Partnerships § Theresa D. Thomas, Executive Director, Bluegrass Council of the Blind, Inc. Lexington, KY § Alan Peterson, ACB Membership Committee Member, Fargo, ND § Casey Dutmer, President Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Wyoming, MI. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20230703 1430 Mentoring Team Tea

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

20230703 1430 Mentoring Team Tea ** Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media Edited By: Doug Hunsinger**

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20230701 1130 Berl Colley Leadership-Happenings Since the Pandemic from the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0000

20230701 1130 Berl Colley Leadership-Happenings Since the Pandemic from the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3 What were the challenges that occurred as the Pandemic took hold? How did leaders respond to the challenges? What changes were made during the Pandemic have continued as we emerge from the pandemic? Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired talked with us about how the Lighthouse adapted to the Pandemic and what they are doing as they move forward. She also discussed what they learned from the Pandemic and how it is helping. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20230701 1000 Berl Colley Leadership-We MustStop Meeting Like This

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000

20230701 1000 Berl Colley Leadership-We MustStop Meeting Like This Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3 We, the members of the Difficult Council of the Blind, requested the honor of your presence at our chapter meeting. Participants were prepared for a unique experience. After the meeting, there was time for discussion that focused on conducting effective meetings. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20230624 1600 Sister Power Happy Hour

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:45:00 -0000

20230624 1600 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Listeners heard from two remarkable women Melanie Alt Sinohui, Phoenix AZ and Maria Kristic, Albany NY Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20230622 1600 Lessons in Leadership - Getting Off to a Good Start

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:10:00 -0000

20230622 1600 Lessons in Leadership - Getting Off to a Good Start Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Participating in a Lions Club or other organization can be very rewarding, but it can also prove to be frustrating. Sighted members with no idea of the capabilities of a person with vision loss may be reluctant to include the blind member in club meetings and projects. When our panelists joined their local clubs, they were each the only blind members. They shared their stories and advice as to how to become accepted by their peers and begin that journey into leadership in Lionism. True lessons in leadership that can apply to any organization. Edited By: Janet Ingber

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20220706 ACB Membership Committee SeminarOriginally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:11:00 -0000

20220706 ACB Membership Committee Seminar Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media ** Membership 101: · Panel 1: How to recruit and retain members · Panel 2: How to give the best orientation to a new member Edited By: Jenine Stanley**

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20220705 Lessons in Leadership

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:13:57 -0000

20220705 Lessons in Leadership Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Becoming a leader is like climbing a ladder. Some people make it to the top, while others only take two or three steps toward the goal. At least two members of ACB Lions are Past District Governors, and they shared how they, as blind Lions, navigated the climb to this office and how they successfully completed the many responsibilities and requirements of this position. True lessons in leadership that can apply to any organization. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger

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20220702 Berl Colley Leadership - You Belong Here

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:25:08 -0000

20220702 Berl Colley Leadership - You Belong Here Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media This session covered how to Create a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A panel of ACB Leaders shared conference strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger

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20220702 Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:01:17 -0000

20220702 Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media This session explored strategies to turn safe spaces into brave spaces. Thought-provoking conversations that help you discover what it means to have an inclusive culture And what it takes to sustain a culture that breaks down barriers and works for everyone. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger

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20220811 Berl Colley Leadership Training – Should We Hold Our Convention in Person or Hybrid

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:16:41 -0000

20220811 Berl Colley Leadership Training – Should We Hold Our Convention in Person or Hybrid Originally Aired August 11, 2022, on ACB Media 6

A few state affiliates have already held hybrid conventions, and others are planning them. We focused on two prominent issues surrounding hybrid conventions. First, what are the advantages of holding a convention with both an in-person and remote component? Second, what concerns does a hybrid convention present, and how might an affiliate best address them? Sponsored by Berl Colley Leadership Training Committee

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