The International Association of Lions Clubs is the largest service club organisation in the world. There are around 1.4 million Lions in about 42,000 Lions Clubs in 180 countries and geographical locations.
Since Lions Clubs were introduced to Britain in 1949, they have grown to more than 900 Lions Clubs in Britain and Ireland with a membership of around 21,000.
Lions Clubs principal aim is to provide help and funds for those in need, whilst enjoying the satisfaction, fellowship and fun that can be derived from taking part.
Lions Clubs members are dedicated to improving the quality of life for many people less fortunate than themselves, whether it be in their own communities or in others
With the continued support of many companies, organisations and individuals, Lions Clubs will continue their activities to provide help to those in need.
TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship.
TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours.
TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.
TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.
TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.
WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.
TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.
ALWAYS to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state and my community, and to give to them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labour and means.
TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy
TO BE CAREFULL with my criticisms and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy
If you would like to know more about The International Association of Lions Clubs, perhaps with a view to becoming a member, or finding out how you can support Lions, contact your local Lions Club or The Lions Headquarters. We look forward to hearing from you
