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

2. Helen Keller’s Impact 1925 Keller Challenged the Lions to be “Knights of the Blind in the Crusade Against Darkness.” 1990-2005 SightFirst Program Prevented Blindness and Restored Vision to over 24 million people. 2005-Present SightFirst Phase II Continues and Expands the Fight to Combat Preventable Blindness

3. Lions Clubs International and the United Nations Today Continues consultative status Awards Peace Poster Winner on Lions Day at U.N. 1945 Lions form non- governmental organizational section

4. Men and Women in Service 1987 Women are Welcomed Today 1.3 million women and men serve in more than 45,000 clubs in 202 Countries and Geographical areas

5. The International Association of Lions Clubs To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation. Mission Statement

6. Lions Clubs International Objects Create Promote Active Interest Unite Encourage Provide

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

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

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

10. LCI Organizational Chart

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