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Lions Clubs International is
the world’s largest service club organization and the first ever to
have achieved one million members.
As of May 2005, Lions Clubs International has 1.3 million
members in 45,358 clubs grouped into 745 districts and
spread over 200 countries and geographical areas. They all
participate in service efforts spanning the globe.
Away from partisan politics and sectarian religion, the fellowship
and goodwill rising from their service to others makes the
International Association of Lions Clubs a natural catalyst for
International friendships and understanding among people everywhere.
Founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1917 by insurance agent Melvin
Jones and others, Lions Clubs International has ever since offered
business and professional people a way of sharing their success by
helping those less fortunate than themselves. The Association became
International when a club was formed in Canada in 1920. A highlight
of its early history was a speech at the 1925 Convention, when the
legendary Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become ”Knights of
the Blind in the Crusade against Darkness”.
They responded; and Lions are now best known for their sight–related
programs, including Sight First the world’s largest Blindness
Prevention. However, the Association community services range from
cultural & educational, social environmental, health awareness &
health care to youth etc….
Join us in a journey in District 351. You will know more about of
our accomplishments and activities. |
