Motto: We Serve
Slogan: Liberty,Intelligence,Our Nation's Safety
Colors: Purple and Gold
History of the Lion Clubs International.
In 1917 a Chicago insurance agent, Melvin Jones convinced his Business Circle of Chicago to ally itself with other independent clubs to form a national organization to improve the community as a whole. Twenty-two clubs from nine states met in Dallas,Texas three months later and formed the Lions Clubs Association. One of the groups invited was the Association of Lions Clubs, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana and led by Dr. W.P. Woods. Dr. Woods was elected as the first president of the newly formed national Lions Clubs Association. Constitutions, by-laws and colors were adopted. A beginning was made on the Lions Clubs Objects and a code of Ethics; both of which encouraged members to put service ahead of profit, and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in business and the professions. The association became International in 1920 with the formation of a club in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Today, clubs exist all over the globe. In countries previously closed to voluntary action until very recently, some 100 clubs are demonstrating the value of service to the community.
Service Activites of the Lion Clubs
SightFirst: Lions Conquering Blindness
Lions Youth Outreach: Changing Tomorrow Today
Lions Drug Awareness Program
Sight Conservation
Work with the Blind
Hearing and Speech Action
Work with the Deaf
Environmental Services
Youth Exchange
Lion Clubs International Fund ( L.C.I.F. )
International Exchange
Cancer Control
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Last modified: 02/19/06