What are Lions Clubs All About

So What are Lions Clubs All About?

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with a network of 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. Lions work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.

Beginning in 1917, the association of Lions clubs has provided millions of people with the opportunity to give something back to their communities. Worldwide, Lions clubs are recognized for their service to the blind and visually impaired. This service began when Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the 1925 Lions Clubs International Convention.

Lions club members strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.

Lions 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.

What can I do as a Lion?

As a Lions club member, you can:

Make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve.
Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitarian projects. Members allow Lions clubs worldwide to carry out its many community and humanitarian programs.
Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events.
Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.
Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders.
Have access to membership discounts and services.

If you are interested in learning more about Lions Clubs International or becoming a member of a local club such as ours, please do not hesitate to contact our President, Ken Benoit, at