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