NSR 2024 – ONE LIONS
The Lions Nordic Cooperation Council NSR is a cooperation body of the Lions organisations in the Nordic countries. NSR was founded in 1962, and has arranged annual meetings since then. The Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – cooperate on several areas, including development projects and representation at the International Convention.
NSR 2024 is hosted by Lions Norway and will take place at Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen, January 19-21 2024. The meeting is open for all Lions-members.
In order to grow in membership, a strong sense of commitment and loyalty to the organisation is important. This is the core message of the theme ONE LIONS. At the NSR meeting in January, we will all discuss this topic from different angels.
Speakers
There will be two special guests attending NSR this year.
“Voluntary work into a new and more troubled time”
The keynote speaker on Friday is Knut Storberget, a Norwegian lawyer and politician for the Labour Party. He is currently serving as the county governor of Innlandet since 2019. He previously served as Minister of Justice under Jens Stoltenberg from 2005 to 2011. He has also been the chairman of the Norwegian Defence Commition who presented its report in May 2023. At the NSR-meeting in Januarty, Storberget will speak to the Lions about “Voluntary work into a new and more troubled time”.
Foto: Statsforvalteren i Innlandet/Kristina Skamsar
“GMA in the Nordic countries and Mission 1.5.”
From Kolkata, India comes our second international vice-president A. P. Singh and he is a guest speaker on Saturday. A. P. Singh is an excellent motivational speaker. His favorite topic is membership growth and retention and he has served as GMT international coordinator for four years. He is accredited with the initiation of various service programs in collaboration with other trusts, foundations and corporate houses. He has worked on establishing a web-based Lions leadership development platform, a micro-finance program, and has organized multiple large-scale online events to keep Lions engaged.
In addition to listening to these amazing speakers, you are encouraged to engage in seminars and workshops with fellow Lions. There will be lots of opportunities for interesting discussions and networking in this international Lions forum. You are most welcome!
Agenda
Theme: One Lion – Nordic Lion– working together as Lions
Friday 19th
| 11.30 – 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Opening ceremony |
| Seminars: | |
| 14.00 – 15:30 | Humanitary work into a more troubled time – What now Lions? Power transition between the US and China, and the implications for Europe and Asia in a new era of uncertainty. v/Øystein Tunsjø, Professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies and member of the Norwegian Defense Commission Presentation – Dilemma and ethics in humanitary work in war zone. Practical example and reflection Presentation v/Stefan Soos MD-YCEC, MD 104 Norway – Ukraine- Aggregator aid Winter is coming to Ukraine Winter is coming to Ukraine part 2 v/ PDG Björn Hagerstrand MD 107 Finland – |
| 16.00-17.30 | NSR Council Meeting – Discussion (program etc at NSR web NSR Council 2024 – lionsnsr.org) |
| 20.00 | Dinner at the hotel |
Saturday 20th
| 09.00 – 11.30 | Mission 1.5 GMA in practice – on the road to M1.5 by president Terje Ringstad LC Ringsaker. They have recruited 10 new members last year and have grown from 30 to 40 members. Mission 1.5 – by 2nd VP A.P. Singh Recording Workshop Introduction by Kyle Hartje Division Manager Membership, LCI, PID Svein Berntsen and CC Anne Kathrine Fossum MD 104. Presentation How to get the clubs to accept the challenge? From NSR, MD and district to clubs – how can we get a joint action? |
| 11.30 – 12.30 | Lunch |
| 12.30 – 15.00 | NSR for the future – One Lions – one voice Group work. Creating roadmap for the future Introduction to the workshop by Christian H Johansen We shall discuss: 1. GAT in the NSR context GAT in the NSR context presentation 2. LCICON – What are in it for NSR and what do NSR get out of it LCICON presentation Report 3. Why do we have the NSR – What is the purpose? – Why is it important? – What is “essential issues” in NSR? Presentation Report Reports from seminars |
| 15.15 – 15.35 | News from LCI v/International Director Pirkko Vihavainen See |
| 15.45 – 16.45 | NSR Council meeting – Decision |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | Presentation of Europaforum in Bordeaux v/ Nicole Miquel Belaud Report |
| 17.15 | Closing |
Sunday 21st
| 09:00 – 11:00 | CC Meeting and summary |
Registration
The online registration can be done on following link, https://arena360.no/Events/3367/8718?pane=Tickets
The prices can also be seen there.