Friendship
1.
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In an increasingly complex world, Lions provides
one of the most basic human needs - the need for friends and friendship.
2.
The
opportunity to make a difference.
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As an individual, you can have a limited impact
but as part of a group, you can achieve so much more - in your community, your
country, your world.
3.
Personal
growth and development.
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Membership in Lions aids your growth and
education in human relations and personal development.
4.
Leadership
development.
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Every Lions member is encouraged and has the
opportunity to build their leadership skills and to serve in a variety of
positions, both at club level and beyond.
5.
Citizenship
in the community.
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Membership in a lion's club brings you more
awareness of your community. The average Lions Club has at its heart the
intention to make the community it serves a better place to live in, and does
this with a variety of programs tailored to the community 's needs.
6.
Continuing
education.
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Interesting guest speakers bring a range of
views and information for club members. Opportunities for personal and
leadership development are offered.
7.
Fun. Lions are
a lot of fun.
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Each
meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the
service is fun.
8.
Public
speaking skills.
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Many an individual
who joined Lions was afraid to speak in public. Lions develop confidence and
skill in public communication, and the opportunity to practice these skills in
a friendly setting.
9.
Citizenship
in the world.
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Every
Lion wears a pin that reads "Lions International". Every Lion is
welcome to attend the 41,000+ clubs in more than 190 nations and geographical
areas of the world. Some 1.4 million men and women are Lions. Instant friends
both in one's own community and the world community.
10.
Assistance
when traveling.
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Because
there are Lions clubs everywhere, help is only a 'phone call away should you need
it. Using the International Directory, you can easily contact the local Lions
Club, wherever you are.
11.
Entertainment.
Ø
Lions
Clubs organize many different activities that provide entertainment as well as
education.
12.
The
development of social skills.
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Lions are
for people who like people. Twice a month at meetings, and at various events
and functions, Lions helps to develop social and people skills in its members.
13.
Lions
"Make Things Happen".
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Wherever there is a need, you'll find Lions
there, actively involved in getting the job done and Making Things happen.
Always ready to roll up the sleeves and find a solution. No job is too big or
too small.
14.
Family
programs.
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Lions have
a range of programs for our youth - Leo clubs, Youth exchange and hosting, the
Youth of the Year Quest, the Lions-Quest Skills programs and other programs
that involve the family.
15.
The
development of ethics.
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All Lions
Clubs embrace the same set of ethics. Lions are expected to be ethical in
business and personal relationships.
16.
Cultural
awareness.
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Around the world, practically every religion,
country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and ethnic
identity is found in Lions. It is a cross-section of citizens from every
background. Lions become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work
with people everywhere. It is truly an International organization.
17.
A wide range
of programs providing help for the disadvantaged both locally in
internationally.
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Sight First - a worldwide program to eradicate
preventable blindness, Hearing dogs for the deaf, provision of mobility aids
for children, to name but a few.
18.
Nice people.
Ø Lions
above all are nice people, who genuinely want to give of their time, labor and
means to assist others and have a lot of fun while they are doing it.
19.
The absence
of "official creed".
Ø Lions
have no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is
open-society - of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
20.
The
opportunity "To Serve".
Ø Lions
is a service club. This is the best reason for becoming a Lion: the chance to
do as a group what we cannot hope to achieve on our own, to serve our fellow
man, and to make the world a better place. Our motto is simple, but it says it
all. "We Serve".
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