Resolutions

International Competition Retirement

Proposed on behalf of District Cabinet by: Baldev Bahra

Seconded on behalf of District Cabinet by: DS PDG Jackie Robinson

Resolution

It is proposed that the District 105se International Draw Competition be retired with effect from 105se Convention 2025.

Explanatory Note

Following a review of District Competitions, Cabinet noted that the International draw has not been run for three years and no club has requested reinstatement.

Originally the draw was set up to enable the winner to attend an International Convention , but as a result of low ticket sales , the prize was adjusted to allow winners to attend Europa Forum or  MD Convention. However the number of Lions now attending Conventions from the District has reduced dramatically so Cabinet did not consider there is now sufficient demand for this competition.Cabinet thanks Clubs and individual Lions for taking part in the past.

2.Resolution from District Cabinet

Dues Resolution for 2025-2026

Proposed on behalf of District Cabinet by: District Treasurer PDG David Butler

Seconded on behalf of District Cabinet by: District Charity Treasurer PID Howeard Lee

Resolution

This Convention resolves that the District per capita dues for the Lions fiscal year 2025-26 shall be £12.50 per member per annum and that the dues shall be invoiced in two equal instalments being 1^st July 2025 (based on the membership numbers recorded on the International website as at 1^st July 2025) and 1^st January 2026 (based on the membership numbers recorded on the International website as at 1^st January 2026.)

3.Resolution from 105SE District Cabinet

International Convention Costs

Proposed on behalf of 105se District Cabinet by: PCC Rod Weale

Seconded on behalf of 105se District Cabinet by: ZC Andrew Henwood

Resolution

Although costs have been reduced by Council in their October 24 Council Meeting by deciding not to hold an International Convention MD105 reception, reducing the International Convention Committee back down to one funded member to attend International Convention, and cancelling the Pre-visit, Cabinet 105se is aware that previous Councils have sought to reduce International Convention costs only for them to rise again in subsequent years. Due to the sums involved from our MD Dues this Convention requests that any future proposed Receptions/parties or increases in the committee numbers financed to attend be agreed by Resolution to an MD Convention supported by a full plan and budget to give members a say in this expenditure.

Reasoning

District 105se Cabinet has noted that the current Council of Governors in their October 2024 meeting has decided not to hold an MD105 International Convention reception at future International Conventions, has also reduced the International Convention committee from three members back down to one member who may be expenses to attend international Convention, and has cancelled the pre-visit to the Convention location, decisions we fully support.

However, when either budget reductions or Committee member reductions have been agreed in the past these decisions have been rescinded at a later time, and due to the costs to MD105 members of these expenditures we feel members should be consulted via a Convention resolution including a full Budget.

Finance Implications

The British Isles Reception has been held at International Convention for many years but with the dwindling membership the associated costs of the reception can no longer be justified. In Boston 2023 the costs of the reception were £8,632 and the pre visit cost £1,737. This last Convention in Melbourne, accepting the distances are further, the reception cost £17,000 and the cost of the 3 members of the committee attending and the Pre visit exceeded £16,500 (figures provided by the MD Treasurer). We are no longer a large MD. In Melbourne just 51 Lions from this MD attended. The number of attendees and the reduced Council size do not justify the expense.

The overall savings of these costs would be positive and the Council in Office will have the opportunity to instruct the MD Treasurer to prepare a budget with the savings from the International Convention to other, arguably more important and justifiable matters such as membership, leadership etc. But it shall not be used to host a reception / party / social gathering for MD105.

4.Resolution from 105se District Cabinet

Sight Project – Vision Screening for School Children

Proposed on behalf of District Cabinet by: PID Howard Lee

Seconded on behalf of District Cabinet by: TBA

Resolution

It is proposed that an appeal be launched for funding so that cameras used for scanning the eyes of school pupils can be purchased through Lions Club International District 105SE Foundation for use by Clubs in District 105SE. It is further proposed that all Clubs in District 105SE be encouraged to contribute to the funding appeal, and to take part in screening activities, as far as they are able.

Explanatory Note

Lions Clubs International has a number of different projects running throughout the world and vision is one of them. However, it was noted some time ago that, in most schools, vision screening ceased many years ago, so for most children there is no ready access to any early warning system of sight disorders. So, this programme consists of Lions Clubs working within their own local schools, and with support from the District network, using cameras to scan the eye of pupils. It is being piloted in District 105CE and has worked well.

The cameras can detect early symptoms of possible eye disorders. No diagnosis is given, but the parents are advised, if appropriate, to take the children for full professional testing.

The approximate cost for each camera is £5,600. It is proposed that an initial stock of four cameras be purchased and in due course, if the level of Club involvement warrants it, up to a further six cameras be bought.

Guidance on the use of such cameras, training for those Lions who will operate the cameras, and a format for the organisation and administration of screening events, will be provided by Multiple District 105, and a support network will be set up by District 105SE.

And this is not just a service project. As can be seen from our other youth programmes, working with schools gives an excellent platform for Lions Clubs to heighten awareness of Lions in the schools, amongst the parents, and in the community generally. This provides increased opportunity for other community service, for fundraising, and perhaps most importantly for attracting new members.

A more detailed description of the programme and of the screening camera is attached.

1.The Problem to be Faced

• 1.1.13% of all Children in the UK may have an undiagnosed common eyesight problem
• 1.2.Vision screening of school children only happens in 55% of local education authorities, and then only for children aged 4 to 5 years.

1.3.Current screening is an approximate practical assessment and does not look at the mechanics of the individual eye.

1.4.Children are rarely taken to an optician for testing unless a problem is suspected (free optician-run eye tests are available post Lions Screening to ensure that a formal diagnosis is in place).

2."Where There's a Need, There's a Lion"

Lions Are Knights of The Blind

2.1.The camera is a quick and easy way to screen a large number of young people in a short space of time.

2.2.Each scan gives one of two results, Green or Red, this then allows Lions to give a Green (no problem found) or a Red (suspected problem) letter to the young person's parents.

2.3.Neither letter is a diagnosis. Both letters advise the parents to take the child to an optician – the Green one advises regular testing and the Red one refers the child to an optician soon as possible.

• 3.Pilot Testing Areas
• 3.1.Colchester – 276 children screened – 25 referred to optician (9.1%)

3.2.Coventry – 84 children screened – 8 referred to optician (9.5%)

3.3.Bournemouth – 310 Children Screened – 40 referred to optician (12.9%)

3.4.Further pilot areas being tested in 105CE in partnership with HRCG Care Group

4.Multiple District 105 Central Service

4.1.MD has negotiated a large discount on the cameras – each will cost around £5,500

4.2.Training for the camera operators will be organised by MD on a "train the trainer" basis and cascaded down to Districts and Clubs

4.3.Every screening will follow the same procedures, every time, to ensure continuity of standards.

4.4.Advice will be given on how to approach schools (if we need it).

5.What We Want to Do in 105SE

5.1.Fundraise amongst Clubs initially to purchase four cameras – one per region and one spare.

5.2.Set up a network at district and region level of trained camera operators and screening event organisers to support club screening programmes.

5.3.Encourage Clubs to join in the project, to help establish the right contacts with their schools, to provide some members for training as camera operators (if they can), and to take part in the organisation and conduct of screening events.

5.4.Should demand be sufficient, extend the fundraising to the purchase of another six cameras so that one can be held in each zone, with two spares.

5.5.As appropriate, apply to LCIF for matched funding.

Manufacturers' details of the camera are shown below. It is expected that the plusoptix S12R will be the model most suited to our programme, and this will be confirmed shortly.

PLUSOPTIX VISION SCREENER

Plusoptix vision screeners can detect vision disorders and media opacities starting at 5 months of age and up

A Plusoptix vision screener empowers Paediatricians, Head Start offices, Lions Clubs, Kid Sight Programs, and School nurses to detect the most prevalent vision disorders in children starting age 5 months and up. The earlier a vision disorder or media opacity is detected the better it can be treated, and Amblyopia, i.e. a lazy eye, can be prevented.

Plusoptix Vision Screeners use the measuring principle of a transillumination test. Unlike other transillumination tests (e.g. Red Reflex test), Plusoptix vision screeners avoid glare of the patient, by using infrared light. The pupils remain large even without dilation. Further, the Plusoptix transillumination test and pupil evaluation feature helps make concussion assessments even easier.

YOUR ADVANTAGES

Plusoptix vision screeners help you achieve more in less time!

Instrument-based vision screening with Plusoptix vision screeners can help increase the number of children an organization can screen in a limited time, while having an eye on cost efficiency. Screening 80-100 children per hour is no longer a rarity.

Do other vision screeners offer HOTV critical line testing?

Plusoptix vision screeners are the only vision screeners that feature on-screen HOTV critical line testing, making overall results even more reliable and trustworthy. Children who pass instrument-based vision screening with a Plusoptix vision screener are to perform an HOTV critical line test on-screen to meet the requirements of typical state guidelines and best practice.  

Plusoptix Vision Screeners help optimize your workflow and save time

·Using a Plusoptix vision screener is the quickest way to identify children who need to see an eye doctor immediately

·Use the zoom-in feature for an enhanced transillumination of the pupils (Red Reflex test or Bruckner Test)

·Plusoptix S12C and S16 include a CSV interface for full integration to your EMR system (automated patient data import, -export and measurement report printing)

·Plusoptix vision screeners can print automatically on any network printer using the free software "plusoptiXconnect"

·Plusoptix vision screeners are easy to use and support a one-button operation.

Plusoptix vision screeners are the missing piece for AAP compliance options

Evidence-based vision screening with Plusoptix vision screeners meets the guidelines of the 2016 AAP Policy statement "Visual Assessment in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians" and is eligible for CPT Code 99177 reimbursement. The all new Plusoptix HOTV critical line testing feature is eligible for CPT Code 99173 reimbursement.

• ·The Plusoptix device has played a pivotal role in streamlining our process, making screening more effective and efficient. – Bob M. Arnold, MD, Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
• ·I prefer Plusoptix, not only because you have been most generous in supporting the Alaska screening, but also because you are honest and have the utmost scientific and ethical integrity. – Bob M. Arnold, MD, Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
• ·Another successful Headstart screening today! The teachers and staff are so impressed how fast and easy our Plusoptix screener is. Screened 43 kids in less than 1/2 hour and that was with bringing 4 kids down at a time. All pediatrician offices should have one of these to screen kids as young as 6 months. Gary Boisseau, MD20 Lions of NYS and Bermuda
• ·Our newly acquired Plusoptix vision screener has made our vision screenings quick and portable. Allowing me to bring the device to the child or the child to the device. This is helpful when working with 3-5 year olds that might have a difficult time transitioning.Stephanie Rowe, Bright Futures Preschool Coordinator, Humboldt Unified School District
• ·The Plusoptix device has played a pivotal role in streamlining our process, making screening more effective and efficient. Bob M. Arnold, MD, Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
• ·I prefer Plusoptix, not only because you have been most generous in supporting the Alaska screening, but also because you are honest and have the utmost scientific and ethical integrity. Bob M. Arnold, MD, Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus

CHECK OUT OUR DIFFERENT VISION SCREENER DEVICE MODELS

All Plusoptix Vision Screeners share the same measurement technology and algorithm. Hence, measurement accuracy is identical across all available device models. The devices differ in mobility and documentation options as specified below.

plusoptiX S16 - Stationary Vision Screener

This vision screener is designed for stationary use in one exam room.

·plusoptiX S16 connects to electricity
It is always operational and cannot be misplaced or "disappear" easily.

It features an internal patient database
Users can save up to 100,000 data records with the option to upload rosters.
• CSV interface for full integration to your EMR system is included
  For automated patient data import, -export and measurement report printing.
• Connect plusoptiX S16 to a DVI monitor
  Can be connected to a monitor for a strong presentation to the patient or parent.
• This device offers various documentation options
  Measurement results can be documented electronically or on paper in several ways.
• Plusoptix software updates are free – forever! 
• The Plusoptix hassle-free warranty got you covered
  Covers even dropping the device; Europe and US only

Click here for a more extensive device comparison.

plusoptiX S12C - Mobile Vision Screener

This vision screener is designed to be used between multiple exam rooms, in large-scale screening projects, on mission trips and everywhere you don´t have electricity.

Never run out of power with rechargeable AA batteries
The batteries can be replaced easily or charged while using the device.
• It features an internal patient database
  Users can save up to 100,000 data records with the option to upload rosters.
• CSV interface for full integration to your EMR system is included
  For automated patient data import, -export and measurement report printing.
• This device offers various documentation options
  Measurement results can be documented electronically or on paper in several ways.
• Plusoptix software updates are free – forever! 
• The Plusoptix hassle-free warranty got you covered
  Covers even dropping the device; Europe and US only

Click here for a more extensive device comparison.

plusoptiX S12R - Mobile Vision Screener

Designed to be used between multiple exam rooms in one office location and / or various locations.

Never run out of power with rechargeable AA batteries
The batteries can be replaced easily or charged while using the device.
• No direct EMR connection, but still a lot of documentation options
  Measurement results can be documented electronically or on paper using a SD Card or the plusoptiX P12 wireless label printer.
• Free software updates and Plusoptix hassle-free warranty
  Covers even dropping the device; Europe and US only.

If a Wi-Fi or LAN connection to a computer network is not needed, allowed or available, the plusoptiX S12R is a cost-efficient alternative to our other device model.

Click here for a more extensive device comparison.