District 201V1-4
Leo Forum 2022-23
Inspire, Or Be Inspired
Leo Clubs of District 201V1-4
We warmly welcome all Leos for an afternoon of friendship, bonding, sharing of knowledge and generally having fun! The 2023 Leo District Forum is als open to all Lions, Cubs and their family and friends.
We will get to enjoy great bonding and leadership activities delivered by the Green Supercamp that centers on personal development! We will also have an interactive public speaking session delivered by Toastmasters international. Besides gaining invaluable learning experience, the conference will be a fun experience for all participants! Reserve your place now!
OUR MCs OF THE DAY
Organisers
Leo Chi Kiet Vong
International Leo Of The Year 2021-22
Leo Isaac Yau
Victorian Leo Of The Year 2021-22
District Leo Of The Year 2022-2023
About The Event
Leo Of The Year 2022, Public Speaking Session At MD Convention 2022
The prestigious Leo of the Year Award recognises Leos who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and personal integrity while serving the communities.
The aims of the Leo of the Year quest are to develop, encourage and provide the Leos with Leadership, experience and opportunity, which aligns with the meaning of Leos. It provides recognition of the Leos and celebrates the Leo’s passion and contribution to their club and to community service. It is also finding an ambassador and providing a platform to voice their opinions on topics that are close to their heart.
In order for the Leo to participate, they must provide, as part of their entry, a detailed Entry Form for consideration by the judges. The entry form will include filling in the positions they have held at their Leo Club, written explanation of your leadership abilities as a Leo, list of examples on their contribution to the Leo club, service activities of their Leo club in the past 2 years, what the applicants believe to be their major achievement in Leos and what they have benefited from the Leo Club program as well as their achievements and activities outside of the Leo Club.
They will also be required to provide, in their own words, a brief outline of the formation and purpose of Lions and Leo Clubs as well as their impact on the local community and around the world.
Lastly, the applicants are also required to prepare a 5-minute speech on a topic of their own choice that will be presented to an audience of Lions and guests for judging.
Contestants will be judged on their Entry Form, Interview and Public Speaking.
Our Judges
Robyn Falloon
District Governor 201V1-4
Bruce Hudgson
Past Council Chairman
Derek Lo
Founder . Monopoly Dreams Melbourne
Our District Finalists
Leo Clarissa Wong
Leo Club Of Melbourne Next Gen
Clarissa Wong is a highly self-motivated and driven 16-year-old with even higher ambitions and life goals.
Academically, Clarissa had been awarded an academic and music scholarship at an independent private girls school. She has gone on to gain entrance into a prestigious selective girls school in the state of Victoria, and now she is forging her future path at Presbyterian Ladies’ College, as a Year 11 student enrolled in their challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Clarissa’s Lions Club journey started 6+ years ago as a Cub involved in a number of projects including the No More Harm Conference and the Kids View Project. She has gone on to serve as the founding President of the Leo Club of Melbourne Next Gen and is currently their Secretary. She is actively involved in organising and participating volunteer events focused on helping the community. Clarissa also loves to help guide younger Leos in developing their leadership skills.
Outside of school and the Leos, she is a cellist and pianist. She also enjoys swimming, skiing and travelling in her free time.
Leo Charlize Chow
Leo Club Of Melbourne Next Gen
From a very young age, Charlize have shown a keen interest in the world and reaching out to make connections with people of all ages, ethnicity and background. Her inquisitive nature and strong empathy for others motivates her to engage in meaningful projects such as The River Nile Penpal project, UN Youth Project and The Nanyang Leadership Conference. She also had the amazing opportunity to participate in the historic smoking ceremony for returning Mungo Man to its motherland.
Charlize joined the Leo Club in 2020 and had actively immersed herself by taking up the roles of Events Coordinator, hosted a 500 guests Charter Night, is a Leo representative in Lion cabinet meetings and currently Vice President.
At school, Charlize was elected house captain in Y4, Student Representative Council in Y6 and currently House Drama Captain in Y11. She hosted 4 ‘Leadhership’ mentoring sessions and is an active volunteer for school events.
At just 16, this young lady is poised for great things to come.
Guest Presentations
Special Guest Presenters
Toastmasters Public Speaking Workshop
Marlene Sinclair DTM, PP
President . Croydon-Yarra Valley Toastmasters
President . Knox Toastmasters
President . Dandenong Ranges Toastmasters
Judith Talanoa DTM
President . Toast of the Country Toastmasters Club
President . Kingston Communicators Toastmasters Club
VP Membership . Knox Toastmasters Club
Panel Discussion:
Networking + Mentorship:
The Power Duo to Your Success
Derek Lo
Founder . Monopoly Dreams Melbourne
Leadership and Wellbeing Program
Matt Searle
Burn Bright
Event Details
District Leo Forum 2023
Inspire, or Be Inspired.
Sunday Feb 12th, 2023
1:00pm – 5:30pm
The Program
Toastmasters Public Speaking Workshop
Leo Of The Year Public Speaking Sessions
Burnbright Leadership & Wellbeing Program
Special Sharing Sessions for Lions / Leo Parents / Leo Advisors
The Performance Space @
Library at The Dock, Docklands
Level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade,
Corner of Collins and Bourke Streets,
Docklands, VIC 3008
Other Information
Plan Your Trip
Street Parking
Only for 2 Hours, if you are only attending the event for 2 hours or less, this can be an option
Carpark
The closest carpark is the Wilson Carpark at 800 Bourke Street, click this the below button for more information. It should be a short 5 -10 mins walk to The Library at The Dock (see below interactive map)
Public Transport
Trams: There are trams that runs down Collins St in the City to the tram stop at the corner of Bourke and Collins St at Docklands.
Want to find out more details?
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