Answers to
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be required to pay the Lions International Convention registration fee and register for the convention?
No. Working as a volunteer, you will not be required to register. However, you are encouraged to register and participate in the convention. If you are to be a voting delegate and/or wish to attend but not work at the plenary sessions, international show, or other convention events you will need to register with Lions Clubs International.
Will I have to purchase a “parade uniform” or the “dress uniform”?
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Will I have to purchase any type of “work uniform”?
No. Same as above.
What if my work schedule changes, I get sick, have a death in family, or have some other emergency so that I cannot make the event for which I am scheduled?
Simply notify your committee chairman, division chairman, general chairman, or the host committee office during the convention. We are going to recruit a few standby workers for each event just for this very reason.
If during the convention, I see that I will be available for other events or want to work other events in addition to the ones that I signed up for, what should I do?
Contact the host committee office or one of the Division Chairmen.
Will parking be furnished?
No. There will be free shuttle buses from the MD 19 delegation hotel and other convention hotels. Plan on taking this free transportation.
What if we have a problem at the convention with an attendee?
Contact or have someone contact the Host office. They will have a booklet of telephone numbers, pager numbers, or other means of communication to contact the local public safety, medical, host committee office, or the LCI office. LCI staff will also prepare a Crisis Management Plan specifically for Seattle, regarding how to deal with emergencies that may arise.
Can my non-Lion spouse and/or children work also?
Yes, and they are encouraged to do so. Please use your best judgement in signing up children to work based on the event or need requirements. (children need to be at least a teenager) Teenagers or Leos are encouraged to work with the parade reviewing stands serving the VIPs refreshments. Leos will have a Leo booth in the Convention Center. Teens may not work as a parade marshal or sergeant-at-arms. We may have some high school and college foreign language students who will be working as interpreters.
Who is in charge?
Ultimately, the Lions Clubs International Convention Division and the International President, oversee the convention. Any problems or questions should be directed through the host committee chain of command first before bothering these busy International Lions.
Will I get paid or any reimbursement for working?
Payment will be rendered in fun and memories of the greatest ever International Convention.
What are the registration fees for Leos?
They are $10 for 17 and under and $80 for 17 and over.