Transcript The International Association of Lions Clubs

The International Association of
Lions Clubs
Founder: Melvin Jones
June 7, 1917
Chicago, Illinois
Presentation created by: PDG Cecelia Izuo
Helen Keller’s Impact
1925
Keller Challenged the Lions to
be “Knights of the Blind in the
Crusade Against Darkness.”
1990-2005
SightFirst Program Prevented
Blindness and Restored Vision
to over 24 million people.
2005-Present
SightFirst Phase II Continues
and Expands the Fight to
Combat Preventable Blindness
Lions Clubs International and
the United Nations
1945
Lions form nongovernmental
organizational section
Today
Continues consultative
status
Awards Peace Poster Winner on Lions Day at U.N.
Men and Women in Service
1987
Women are Welcomed
Today
1.3 million women and
men serve in more than
45,000 clubs in 202
Countries and
Geographical areas
The International Association
of Lions Clubs
Mission Statement
To create and foster a spirit of understanding
among all people for humanitarian needs by
providing voluntary services through
community involvement and international
cooperation.
Lions Clubs International Objects
Create
Promote
Active Interest
Unite
Provide
Encourage
Lions Code of Ethics
Show my faith
Seek success
Building up
Resolve doubt
Hold friendship
Obligations
Aid others
Liberal with praise
Lions Clubs International
Motto: We Serve
Slogan: Liberty,
Intelligence,
Our
Nation’s
Safety
Colors:
Purple
Gold
Lions Clubs International
Official Emblem
The Lions face both past
and future – showing both
pride of heritage and
confidence in the future.
LCI Organizational Chart
International Headquarters
Staff: 290 full time employees
Location: 300 W 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois