Scheduling the Lions Health Screening Unit:
What You Need to Know
Several things to consider before making a request:
- Do you have a Project Officer?
This is the point of contact for the Northwest Lions Foundation and the main organizer of the LHSU visitation. - Do you have adequate volunteers to host the LHSU?
6 per shift for public, 5 per shift for schools! - Do you have the club funds to host an LHSU visit or do you know of a group who is willing to sponsor the visit?
- Can you adequately promote an LHSU free health screening?
- Do you have a location in mind that will provide sufficient foot traffic and visibility?
- Do you have alternate screening dates in mind?
Weekends in the summer and the first four months of the school year are in high demand.
PLEASE NOTE:
All screening requests are due by November 30 of the year
preceeding the screening!
Practical Considerations:
- LHSU visits are scheduled by general area to reduce travel time and vehicle wear-and-tear.
Lions Clubs and organizations sponsoring a visit are encouraged to schedule screenings in and around similar areas to reduce travel and increase the likelihood of more requests being fulfilled throughout the year! - Cost
The daily fee of $150 is applicable to all screenings or visits, whether school or public screenings, conventions, parades, etc. This fee is payable at the time of the visit and should be given to the driver, payable to "Northwest Lions Foundation." - Electrical Requirements
Minimum: Two separate plug-ins (120 volt, 20 amps). There are ample cords to make the connections. LHSU generator will be used when electrical hook-ups are not available. - Space Requirements
The LHSU is 62 feet long, 11 feet high, and 8.5 feet wide. Reserve sufficient room for placement and visibility. - Volunteers and Training
The Project Officer will recruit the appropriate number of volunteers, which may vary depending on the site (school or public). Public screenings normally require a minimum of six volunteers per shift, and school screenings require a minimum of five volunteers per shift.
All volunteers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled opening to receive training from the LHSU Manager. - Local Sponsorships/Gifts: A “We Need Your Help!” message.
The Foundation encourages you to ask for in-kind support of the LHSU's visit. Gifts and/or sponsorships from area businesses will help offset the operational costs (more than $150,000/year) of the LHSU. This may include hotel stays and/or meals within your community.
