~ Lions Clubs International Club Twinning Program ~
The International Club Twinning Program is a voluntary and mutual agreement between clubs in different countries. Lions and Leos can participate; however, twinning should occur between like clubs (i.e. Lions with Lions, Leos with Leos). Twinning provides an opportunity to learn about another club and its culture. Club twins actively illustrate the Third Purpose of the Association, To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. International friendships Members of international organizations often develop international friendships. This is certainly true of Lions and Leos who attend international forums or conventions. After an initial meeting, Lions or Leos often continue their friendship through long-distance correspondence. After many months or years, the two clubs may decide to formalize their friendship as international club twins. It is at this time that the two clubs may decide to sign the International Club Twinning Recognition Application
分會結盟 國際獅子會結盟活動為不同的國家之間自願且互相的協議。獅友和青少獅都能參加；但是應由性 質相同的分會結盟 (例如獅子會和獅子會，青少獅會和青少獅會)。 結盟讓分會有機會了解其他分會及其文化。分會結盟積極地揭示了本協會的第三目標，發揚人類博愛互助精神。 國際友誼 國際組織的會員通常會發展出國際友誼，尤其是參加國際論壇或年會的獅友和青少獅。 在首次聚會之後，獅友或青少獅通常會藉由遠距通信維持其友誼。過了幾個月或幾年後，兩個分會可決定透過國 就在這個時候，兩個分會可決定簽署國際分會結盟表揚申請表 (IAD 603)，成為分會結盟。通常， 分會會畫正式的簽署典禮，慶祝建立正式的分會結盟關係。
Club Twinning Guidelines Twinning provides Lions clubs with an opportunity to learn about another club and its culture. Twinning is not to be initiated to persuade others to adopt one's ways nor is it to be entered into for financial or material assistance. Selection of a club twin The selection of a club twin varies from club-to-club. Twinnings can occur:
In the last instance, a club international relations (IR) chairperson contacts the district IR chairperson for twinning suggestions. The district IR chairperson contacts the district governor to see if there is an active district twinning program. If the district does not participate in a district twinning program, the club can search the online twinning list, the Club Locator, or accept a suggestion from the IR chairperson. When selecting a club twin, consider similarities in history, culture, and language. Most club twins do not experience a serious language problem. If a translator is needed, request assistance from club members, their families and acquaintances or students/teachers of language. Or use a third language which is understood by members of both clubs. If, within a reasonable length of time (three months), there is no response to an initial twinning request, a club IR chairperson can request intervention from the district IR chairperson or the district governor. Developing a twinning relationship Initial correspondence should include:
Upon acceptance of the club twinning invitation, the local club IR chairperson notifies the district IR chairperson. The two clubs continue their friendship through the exchange of:
Some clubs exchange membership rosters to enable members and their families to correspond. In some instances, school children correspond with school children in the area of the twin club. Another consideration is the organization of a joint service project possibly on behalf of a third country. This is a voluntary and mutual endeavor. Each club should contribute. Twinning recognition After clubs have become friends (this usually takes at least a year), they can apply for an International Club Twinning Certificate OR a Banner Patch Award. Clubs that enter into additional twinning relationships within the fiscal year receive a letter of congratulations. Clubs can only receive one twinning award per fiscal year. The Club Twinning Award indicates participation in the International Club Twinning Program. The club does not receive annual recognition for twinning. It is expected that the twinning will continue. A club is eligible to receive another International Club Twinning Recognition only if it enters into a new twinning during a different fiscal year. Twinning celebration For the first time, a Twinning Celebration will be held during the 91st Annual Lions International Convention to occur June 23-27, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Lions or Leo clubs that entered into an official international club twinning agreement during 2007-08 will be invited to attend. 分會結盟規定 結盟讓分會有機會了解其他分會及其文化。結盟不是要讓他人採用您的方式，也不是希望他人
提供財務或物資協助。 分會結盟的選擇 分會之間結盟的選擇會隨著分會的不同而改變。產生結盟的原因可以是： 在最近一次的結盟中，獅子會國際關係委員會主席與區國際關係委員會主席聯絡，以提供結盟建議。區國際關
接受分會的結盟邀請後，當地分會的國際關係委員會主席會通知區國際關係委員會主席。接著，該區的結盟便
有些分會則會交換會員名冊，讓會員及其家庭可以相互通信。在有些案例中，結盟分會地區中
的學童還可以互 結盟認可
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