1. The Importance of Extension

2. 2Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Why is Extension Important? To rejuvenate and grow membership Because community is what we make it To engage new member types Because the future of Lions depends on it

3. Rejuvenate & Grow Membership

4. 4Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Cultivate Resources

5. 5Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Boost Enthusiasm

6. 6Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Generate New & Innovative Ideas for Service and Fundraising

7. 7Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Build Leadership Skills and New Leaders

8. 8Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Increase District Funds for Activities and Projects

9. Community is What We Make It

10. 10Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Give Communities Without a Club the Opportunity to Respond to Local Needs

11. 11Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Provide an Avenue for Community & Service-Minded Individuals to be Involved in Projects They Care About

12. 12Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Ready More Hands for Service

13. Engage New Member Types

14. 14Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Allow Members to Establish a Unique Club Culture

15. 15Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Persuade Younger Members to Get Involved

16. 16Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Encourages Family & Women Membership

17. 17Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Removes the Uncomfortable Issue of Seniority & Leadership

18. 18Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Enables Members with Shared Interests to Form a Special Interest Lions Club

19. The Future of Lions Depends On It

20. 20Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Enable More Lions to Continue Making a Difference

21. 21Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Support the Humanitarian Work of Lions Clubs Through LCIF

22. 22Lions Clubs InternationalThe Importance of Extension Ensure our Members Remain Our Most Sustainable Resource

23. Some communities are still without a Lions club. We became the world’s largest service organization one club at a time. Begin your extension efforts today!