The International Association of Lions Clubs

The International Association of Lions Clubs

June 7, 1917

Founder: Melvin Jones

Chicago, Illinois

Presentation created by: PDG Cecelia Izuo

Helen Keller’s Impact1925

Keller Challenged the Lions to be “Knights of the Blind in the Crusade Against Darkness.”

1990-2005SightFirst Program Prevented Blindness and Restored Vision to over 24 million people. 2005-PresentSightFirst Phase II Continues and Expands the Fight to Combat Preventable Blindness

Lions Clubs International and the United Nations

TodayContinues consultative status

Awards Peace Poster Winner on Lions Day at U.N.

1945Lions form non-governmental organizational section

Men and Women in Service1987

Women are Welcomed

Today1.3 million women and men serve in more than 45,000 clubs in 202 Countries and Geographical areas

The International Association of Lions Clubs

To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.

Mission Statement

Lions Clubs International Objects

Create

PromoteActive Interest

Unite

Encourage

Provide

Lions Code of Ethics

Seek successShow my faith

Building upResolve doubtHold friendshipObligationsAid othersLiberal with praise

Lions Clubs International

Motto: We ServeSlogan: Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety

Colors: PurpleGold

Lions Clubs International

The Lions face both past and future – showing both pride of heritage and confidence in the future.

Official Emblem

LCI Organizational Chart

International Headquarters

Staff: 290 full time employees

Location: 300 W 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois