Keich reports an increase in the number of schools that desire joint Lions-Quest training for their entire staff. Having experienced the value of this in my own school and hearing the comments of other principals, this is certainly the most desirable way to introduce the program into a school with a greater chance of its success. There can be nothing more rewarding than to see the attitudes, values and communication skills of the children change as they progress through the 'Skills' program. Additional teachers are motivated to be trained. They desire the enthusiasm and innovation of Lions-Quest trained teachers.
Teachers come together and talk about the differences they see in their students.
In some instances, communities change as a result of the program. It is crucial to have support from the council of governors, the district and local clubs. As a former educator, Gass knows the importance of instilling healthy life-skills in youth. I want my grandchildren to attend Lions-Quest classes. After visiting India, Quest International President Dave Spencer, a member of the Granville Quest Lions Club, Newark, Ohio, reported that teenagers in India have concerns similar to their peers worldwide.