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To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

To Promote the principle 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 endeavors.
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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 profi t 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 doubts 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 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, as to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor 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 Careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.
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Leadership for the Future
Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.

Today with more than 44,600 clubs in 190 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community.

We provide millions of dollars of support to an extensive international program dedicated to eradicating preventable blindness; we finance vocational training to help the world’s underprivileged and disabled gain economic independence; we sponsor drug awareness and education programs for youths around the world; and more...

Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: “We Serve.”

And we continue to serve in ways that have made us a global leader in humanitarian assistance, community welfare and promotion of international understanding.

Individual Achievement -- united in purpose
As individuals, Lions are people of tireless drive, uncommon spirit and ambitious goals. United in efforts through more than 44,000 individual clubs around the world, Lions Clubs international is a strong organization with a proud history of accomplishment.

But our efforts and our future ability to serve the growing population of those in need in our communities, across our country and around the world depend on the involvement of a new generation of Lions. A generation of individuals committed as we are to eradicating reversible blindness, preserving the environment and building self-esteem in young people. A generation that knows that we can accomplish great things if we work together.

New Dimensions
For all of us, personal time is a valuable commodity. How you choose to spend your time is an important consideration. Volunteering as a Lion can make a difference for you too.

 We believe that time invested with a Lions club yields an invaluable return: an added dimension to your personal and professional life. While providing the framework for you to server your community, a Lions club also offers opportunities for individual growth.
 
Outstanding Programs
As Lions, our goal is to make a difference – and we have – over and over again with programs that succeed.

Service to people who are blind and who are visually impaired has always been one of our most signifi cant programs. Today, the Lions SightFirst program is dedicated to eradicating preventable and reversible blindness worldwide... Lions operate the vast majority of eye banks throughout the world and have donated hundreds of millions of dollars toward research, training, and rehabilitation for people who are blind...

The Lions Youth Outreach program focuses on volunteerism and steers young people away from harmful behaviors such as gang involvement, violence and substance abuse ... Lions award thousands of academic scholarships every year... Literacy and vocational training in underprivileged areas are also high on Lions club’s service agenda...
... Through participation in Lion-guided LEO clubs, youths worldwide learn leadership skills and the importance of community service. Lions also sponsor International Youth Camps and youth exchanges, bringing together young people from around the world to share their cultures and friendships... The Lions International Peace Poster Contest helps educate children about the importance of world peace and international cooperation...
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Liberty
Intelligence
Our
Nation's
Safety

"WE SERVE"
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