The International Association of Lions Clubs June 7, 1917 Founder: Melvin Jones Chicago, Illinois Presentation created by: PDG Cecelia Izuo

Helen Keller’s Impact 1925 Keller Challenged the Lions to be “Knights of the Blind in the Crusade Against Darkness.” SightFirst Program Prevented Blindness and Restored Vision to over 24 million people Present SightFirst Phase II Continues and Expands the Fight to Combat Preventable Blindness

Lions Clubs International and the United Nations Today Continues consultative status Awards Peace Poster Winner on Lions Day at U.N Lions form non- governmental organizational section

Men and Women in Service 1987 Women are Welcomed Today 1.3 million women and men serve in more than 45,000 clubs in 205 Countries and Geographical areas

The International Association of Lions Clubs To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Mission Statement Vision Statement To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service

Lions Clubs International Objects Create Promote Active Interest Unite Encourage Provide

Lions Code of Ethics Seek success Show my faith Building up Resolve doubt Hold friendship Obligations Aid others Liberal with praise

Lions Clubs International Motto: We Serve Slogan: Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety Colors: Purple Gold

Lions Clubs International The Lions face both past and future – showing both pride of heritage and confidence in the future. Official Emblem

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International Headquarters Staff: 290 full time employees Location: 300 W 22 nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois