Basildon
& Wickford Lions Club
Part
of the International Association of Lions Clubs
District
105EA Region 5 Zone A
WHAT IS LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL?
This page was updated by Lion Alaric on Monday, 23-Nov-2009 21:31:00 GMT
The International
Association of Lions Clubs - which is usually referred to as Lions Clubs
International - is one
of the World's largest service organisations.
The Mission Statement of Lions Clubs International is:
"To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs."
SUMMARY
- Founded: 1917
- Motto: “We Serve”
- Members 1.3 million
- Clubs:45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographic areas
- International Headquarters: Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
- In the United Kingdom there are about 18,000 members in about 800 clubs.
If you are interested in the historical origins of The International Association of Lions Clubs (Lions Clubs International) click here for more detailed background.