Why did you join Lions Club?

WHY JOIN A LIONS CLUB? As a Lion, you will have the opportunity to help others, meet new people and use your talents to make a real impact. You will acquire new skills, meet challenges head-on, cultivate lasting friendships, grow personally and have fun at the same time.

What are the benefits of Lions club membership?

Becoming a member of your local Lions club benefits your community and you.

• Make a difference. There are over 48,000 Lions clubs around the world.
• Serve with pride.
• Build your network.
• Gain Lion credibility.
• Develop new friendships.
• Show your leadership.

What do the Lions Club stand for?

Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations’ Safety
Lions Clubs International was founded in Evansville, Indiana on 24 October 1916 by William Perry Woods and subsequently evolved as an international service organization under the guidance and supervision of its secretary, Melvin Jones. The LIONS acronym also stands for Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations’ Safety.

Is Lions Club a good organization?

Star Rating System by Charity Navigator This charity’s score is 86.47, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.

What is the major international service commitment of Lions?

Commitment to Service. To that end, Lions Clubs International is committed to uniting Lions and Leos in tackling pressing global challenges through the development and support of strategic, comprehensive, and measurable service opportunities. 2.

What is the difference between Rotary club and Lions club?

“The Lions is a club for retired entrepreneurs who want to give something back to society, the Rotary’s is a club for active entrepreneurs who want to give something back to society.”

How do you become a Lions club member?

Regular membership is for community members interested in volunteering, serving the community and making our world a better place. Regular members pay an entrance fee (US$35) and full international dues (US$43). Additional district, multiple-district and club dues apply.

Who started Lions Club?

Melvin Jones
Lions Clubs International/Founders

Who is a Lion member?

To be a Lion is to be an active volunteer, a member of a respected international organization, a leader in the community and a friend to people in need. The 1.4 million members that serve in over 45,000 clubs from over 200 countries make Lions Clubs International the world’s largest service club organization.

Where does Lions Club money go?

Besides blindness, the Lions Clubs also sponsor programs to provide schoolbooks for children, feed the hungry, provide transportation for seniors and raise money for disaster relief.

Why should you join clubs?

Personal Development: Joining student clubs and organizations give you the opportunity to meet a diverse population of people that allow you to expand your thinking and interest. Leadership Skills: Joining a club or organization allows you to develop leadership skills within an environment of your peers.

How do I start a Leo-Lions Club?

Leo-Lions clubs may be formed by any group of 20 charter members consisting of at least 10 former Leos. These clubs are just one option for Leos to transition to Lions membership. Leos may also form charter or join other types of traditional Lions club. For more information, check out the Leo-Lions club page. The most common membership type.

Are all Lions Clubs the same?

All Lions clubs share a single mission: we serve. Yet, no two Lions are exactly alike. That’s what makes our service so strong. The same can be said of our clubs—no two clubs are exactly alike. We offer a variety of club models and membership types to meet the needs of all those looking to serve.

What is the purpose of the International Lions Club?

Lions International is the largest Organization of Humanitarian Services in the world, established in 1917 by the American Insurance Broker in Chicago, Melvin Jones. Lions Clubs is present in more than 200 countries and has more than 1,430,000 Associates, providing disinterested services to people from poor communities around the world.

How do I drop a member from my Lions Club?

A: From the My Lions Club or My Leo Club menu, select Members. From the Members page, find the member name you would like to drop and click Drop Member. On the Drop Member page, select the reason for the drop and enter the effective date for dropping the member.