This document provides an overview of Lions Clubs International, including its headquarters, leadership, divisions, and history. It notes that Lions Clubs International began in 1917 in Chicago and now has over 1.3 million members in about 45,000 clubs worldwide. It also summarizes the history and objectives of Leo Clubs, the youth branch of Lions Clubs International founded in 1957.

1. International Headquarters and Leo Movement

2. PRESENTATION BY
NEVILLE A. MEHTA.
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY
INDIA, SOUTH ASIA & EAST AFRICA.

3. Headquarters

6. International President
Lion Jimmy Ross

7. Immediate Past International President
Lion Dr. Ashok V. Mehta

8. First International Vice President
Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya

9. Second International Vice President
Lion Albert Brandel

10. Administrative Officers
 Implement policies and programs of the board of directors
 Manage the worldwide administrative functions of the
association and foundation
 Oversee the daily operations of staff

11. Administrative Officers
PETER LYNCH,
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

12. Administrative Officers
SCOTT DRUMHELLER,
SECRETARY

13. Administrative Officers
MARYELLEN SKERIK,
TREASURER

14. Divisions
 Staff at headquarters are organized into 11 divisions
 Each division plays an indispensable role in helping Lions
accomplish their goal of international and local service

15.  CLUB SUPPLIES &
DISTRIBUTION
 CONVENTION
 DISTRICT & CLUB ADMINISTRATION
 EXTENSION & MEMBERSHIP
 FINANCE
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

16.  INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES & PROGRAM
PLANNING
 LEADERSHIP
 LEGAL
 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION
 PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRODUCTION

17. Club Supplies & Distribution Division
 Provides clubs with a wide variety of items marked with the
association’s emblem
– Awards, apparel, banners, gifts, pins, plaques and special
orders
– Nearly 80,000 orders processed annually
 Orders can be placed online at http://supplies.lionsclubs.org

18. Club Supplies &
Distribution Division
ANTHONY HOLOWICKI
DIVISION MANAGER

19. Convention Division
 Works with cities bidding for international convention
five years in advance
 Coordinates convention registration, housing, facilities and
programs for 15,000 to 20,000 Lion attendees
 Responsible for meeting logistics for the District Governors-elect
Seminar
 Plans board of directors meetings and coordinates local
association events

20. Upcoming Conventions
2007 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
2008 BANGKOK, THAILAND
2009 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA
2010 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
2011 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,USA

21. Convention Division
RENEE AUBIN,
DIVISION MANAGER

22. District & Club
Administration Division
 Responsible for district and club operations; district governor
and club president awards
 Assists districts and clubs worldwide in 12 official languages
CHINESE
ENGLISH
FINNISH
JAPANESE
KOREAN
PORTUGUESE
SPANISH
SWEDISH
HINDI
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN

23. KAORU ANDERSON,
DIVISION MANAGER
District & Club
Administration Division

24. Extension &
Membership Division
 Implements programs to develop new clubs, recruit and retain
members
– Traditional club development
– New Century & Campus Lions Clubs
– Recruitment materials, new member orientation, mentoring
– Year-Round Growth Program
– President’s Retention Program

25. PETER LYNCH,
Executive Administrator &
Divisional Manager
Extension &
Membership Division

26. Finance Division
 Maintains the integrity of the association’s financial and
accounting systems
 Provides financial services including
– Collection and timely posting of club and district payments
– Auditing and payment of district governor expense claims
 Supports bank accounts in 60 countries for the convenience of
clubs

27. Finance Division
MARYELLEN SKERIK,
Treasurer

28. Keeps track of nearly 1.4 million
members in 46,000 clubs
Processes and
maintains membership,
inventory and
accounting records
Monitors and
administers all
computer
systems at
headquarters, Canada,
India and Japan
Information Technology
Division

29. Information Technology
Division
MIKE CARROLL,
DIVISION MANAGER

30. International Activities &
Program Planning Division
 Lions Opportunities for
Youth
 Leo clubs
 Youth camps
 Youth exchange
 Youth awards
 Culture & Environment
 Health programs on hearing,
diabetes, sight & eye banks
 International Program
 International Relations
 Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers
 Long-Range Planning
 New Directors Orientation
 Services for Children

31. International Activities &
Program Planning Division
STEPHEN POPOLIZIO,
DIVISION MANAGER

32. Leadership Division
 Provides a variety of leadership development opportunities for
current and future Lions leaders
– Regional Lions and Lions Leadership Institutes
– MERL Chairperson Seminars
– Multiple District Leadership Funding Programs
– Training support for districts, regions and zones
– E-Learning: Lions Learning Center
– District Governors-elect Seminar

33. Leadership Division
PATTI A. REPENN,
DIVISION MANAGER

34. Legal Division
 Responsible for the legal operations of the association
 Provides guidance to Lions members on constitutional and
parliamentary matters
 Administers worldwide liability, property and accident insurance
programs
 Registers and maintains the association’s trademarks
 Coordinates endorsement and certification of candidates for
international office

35. Legal Division
SCOTT DRUMHELLER,
GENERAL COUNSEL

36. Lions Clubs
International Foundation
 Grant-making arm of LCI; supports Lions humanitarian efforts in
their communities and worldwide
 Promotes and receives contributions; provides appropriate
recognition
 Solicits partnerships and funds from non-Lion sources

37. Lions Clubs
International Foundation
REBECCA TEEL DAOU,
DIVISION MANAGER

38. Public Relations &
Production Division
 Works with national and international media to keep Lions
programs in the public eye
– Administers Peace Poster Contest, Recycle for Sight and
Sight Night
– Produces publications
– Publishes Headquarters and Spanish editions of THE LION
Magazine
– Oversees the official Lions Web site www.lionsclubs.org

39. Public Relations Division
DANE LA JOYE,
MANAGER

40. History of Lionism
• The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream
of Chicago businessman Melvin Jones. He believed that local
business clubs should expand their horizons from purely
professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and
the world at large.

41. History of Lionism
• Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed. After
contacting similar groups around the United States, an
organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917 in Chicago,
Illinois, USA.

42. History of Lionism
• The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the
"Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held
in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws,
objects and code of ethics were approved.

43. History of Lionism
• Just three years after its formation, the association became
international when the first club in Canada was established in 1920.
Major international expansion continued as clubs were established,
particularly throughout Europe, Asia and Africa during the 1950s and
'60s.

44. History of Lionism
• In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions international convention
in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. She challenged Lions to become
"knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."
• From this time, Lions clubs have been actively involved in service
to the blind and visually impaired.

45. History of Lionism
• Broadening its international role, Lions Clubs International
helped the United Nations form the Non-Governmental
Organizations sections in 1945 and continues to hold
consultative status with the U.N.

46. History of Lionism
• In 1990, Lions launched its most aggressive sight preservation
effort, SightFirst. The US$202 million program strives to rid the
world of preventable and reversible blindness by supporting
desperately needed health care services.

47. History of Lionism
• In addition to sight programs, Lions Clubs International is committed
to providing services for youth. Lions clubs also work to improve the
environment, build homes for the disabled, support diabetes
education, conduct hearing programs and, through their foundation,
provide disaster relief around the world.

48. History of Lionism
• Lions Clubs International has grown to include 1.3 million men and
women in approximately 45,000 clubs located in 200 countries and
geographic areas.

49. Leo Club History
• In 1957, Coach Jim Graver started the Leo ball rolling. Chances are,
that ball was a baseball.
• Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania,
USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the
Glenside, Pennsylvania, Lions Club.

50. Leo Club History
• With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a
service club for high school boys. So they asked their fellow Lions
for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a
Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work.

51. Leo Club History
• On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to
the Abington High School Leo Club whose members were mostly
made up of the high school's baseball team

52. Leo Club History
• As the world's first Leo club, the group created the Leo acronym -
Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to
Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold - their school
colors - to serve as the Leo club colors.

53. Leo Club's Objective
In October 1967, the board of directors of Lions Clubs International
adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the
association. Open to males and females, the objective of the Leo
Club Program was (and still is):
"...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for
development and contribution, individually and collectively, as
responsible members of the local, national and international
community."

54. Leo club motto
• Leadership - Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers and
motivators of their peers.
• Experience - Leos learn the importance of cooperation
through community service.
• Opportunity - Membership provides young people with a chance
to excel, to develop positive character traits, and to receive
recognition for their contributions to the community.

55. Leo Membership
As of May 31, 2007 there are 5,615 certified Leo clubs worldwide
with a estimated membership of about 140,375.

56. Leo Membership
There are 480 Leo Clubs in India and estimated membership of
12,000 Leo’s.

57. Resources and Support
Leo Zone:
The Leo Zone section of the Lions Web site www.lionsclubs.org features
recent Leo Club Program information. Leo Zone subsections
include:·
• About Leo clubs
• Leo membership
• Leo club activities
• Leo leadership

58. Resources and Support
• Awards and recognition
• How to organize a Leo club
• Just for advisors· Information for chairpersons
• Updates for Leos
• Leo Conference Grant

59. Resources and Support
• On the Lions Web site, in the Resources section click Forms or
Publications and then Leo/Youth to view or download forms and
publications, including:·
• Leo Club Officers and Membership Report form (Leo-72)
• Spotlight on Children Award Application (Leo-S)
• Annual Report for Leo Multiple Districts and Leo Districts form
(Leo-91)
• Leo Club Excellence Award Application(Leo-105)

60. Resources and Support
• Leo Application for Membership (Leo-50)
• Service Activities Publications Order Form(lAD-0002)
• Leo Program Awards (Leo-204)
• Leo Chairperson Achievement Criteria(Leo-103a)
• Spotlight on Children brochure (Leo-304)
• Standard Leo Club, District and Multiple District Constitution and
Bylaws (Leo-5, 6, 7).

61. Resources and Support
Leo e-News and Leo Advisor e-News
Electronic newsletters are e-mailed to each reported Leo club
president and Leo club advisor (report by submitting the Leo Club
Officer and Membership Report form, Leo-72). Leo e-News and Leo
Advisor e-News contain valuable information about the Leo Club
Program and feature international Leo projects and activities.

62. Resources and Support
Communicating with International Headquarters
The quickest way to communicate with the Youth Programs
Department for support and information is to e-mail:
leo@lionsclubs.org

63. Resources and Support
Reporting to International Headquarters
Leo clubs must report their officers (Leo Club Officers and
Membership Report form, Leo-72), Leo multiple districts and districts
must report their officers (Annual Report for Leo Multiple Districts
and Leo Districts form, Leo-91) and all clubs are encouraged to
submit a Successful Project/Activity Report (Leo-SPA) to:

64. Resources and Support
Lions Clubs International Youth Programs Department
300 W 22nd Street
Oak Brook
IL 60523-8842
USA
Telephone: (international code )(1) 630 571 5466, ext. 324
Fax: (international code) (1) 630 571 1692
E-mail : leo@lionsclubs.org

65. Leo Directory Online
• The Leo Club Directory is located in the Club Locator section of
this Web site. Search for Leo clubs by name, district number, or
city in all eleven official languages of Lions Clubs International.

66. Serving Together Banner Patch
• Leo clubs that complete a joint project with their Lions club
sponsor (a service project, meeting, or participation in each
others' activities) can apply for the Serving together banner
patch award (Leo-ST)

67. Report your Leo club officers
• Submit your Annual Leo Club Officer and Membership Report
(Leo-72) online, via e-mail, fax, or mail. Presidents that include
their e-mail address will receive the Leo e-News each
quarter. Leo e-News highlights current information from
headquarters on the Leo Club Program.

68. Online Forms and Publications
• Many Leo forms and publications are available online . Click on
the resources section for information.

69. Change in Leo Constitution
• The age range for Omega Leos is now the age of legal
adulthood to an age deemed appropriate by the multiple district
(or single district if it is not a sub-district of a multiple district).

70. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• When Alpha Leos reach the legal age of majority in their country
and Omega Leos reach the maximum age as determined by
their multiple district, they can continue to serve their
communities as Lions club members. The following programs
provide for an easy transition from a Leo club member to a
Lions club member.

71. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• Leo Years of Service Transfer Program: Former Leos can complete
the Leo Years of Service Record to receive credit for their Leo
years of service in their Lions club membership history. The
Lions club secretary submits the form to the Youth Programs
Department at International Headquarters.

72. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• Leo Completion of Service Certificate Guidelines: Leos in good
standing can receive a Leo Completion of Service Certificate.
The certificate waives the US$25 Lions club new member fee or
the US$30 Lions club charter member fee for former Leos.

73. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• Sponsoring Lions club presidents, secretaries or Leo club
advisors can request the certificate on behalf of the Leo. The
free certificate is available from the Youth Programs Department
at International Headquarters.

74. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• Leo Lions Club: Leos can form their own Lions club and keep the
term "Leo" in their club name. A Leo Lions club can be started
with 20 or more members. For more information, contact the
Membership and Extension Division at International
Headquarters.

75. Leo-to-Lion Transition
• New Century Lions Club: Created for young adults up to the age of
35, New Century Lions Clubs have all the same Lions club rights,
privileges, and responsibilities. New Century Lions have more
flexibility in club operations and fewer administrative reporting
requirements.

76. Requesting materials from International Headquarters
• Leo Club Program publications can be downloaded from the Lions
Web site or obtained through the Youth Programs Department.
Some publications have nominal fees. Sponsoring Lions club officers
can charge these fees to their club account.
• Leo New Member Kits can only be purchased by an officer of the
sponsoring Lions club or advisor and are only available from the
Youth Programs Department at International Headquarters

77. Requesting materials from International Headquarters
Leo club supplies are featured in the Lions Club Supply Catalog
and online at www.lionsclubs.org Leo clubs can purchase catalog
items by:
1. Ordering through their Leo club advisor or an officer of the
sponsoring Lions club.

78. Requesting materials from International Headquarters
2. Mailing a check or money order with order, to Club Supplies at
International Headquarters.
3. Ordering online or by telephone with a personal credit card.

79. Present Status of Leo Movement
• Lions Clubs International is spread over 198 countries with over
45,000 Lions Clubs whereas we have only 5600 Leo clubs in
138 countries. This leaves us with more space to grow, as Leo
Clubs are almost approximately 11% of Lions Clubs.
• Thus we have ample of opportunities in our organization for
growth

80. Growth & Awareness Of Leo’s
• First we need to create awareness in our own organization,
Majority of Lions are not aware about the Leo Movement and of
its Potentiality & the fact that the Leo’s are always under-utilized
or neglected.

81. Growth & Awareness Of Leo’s
• Target Audience -We can motivate the young, start new Leo
clubs in schools and in colleges. This will increase the awareness
and will also increase the total strength of the movement.

82. Growth & Awareness Of Leo’s
• Timely & continuous review of the functioning of the Leo
Movement will help in Retaining members.

83. Growth & Awareness of Leo’s
• Publicise every event & activity in the local newspaper, to create
awareness to the general public & mainly the youth
• Motivate our membership as rightly said by our Immediate Past
International President, Plus ONE.
• The Quest Programme can be also implemented which could
bring about simultaneous growth.

84. Leo emblem use
• Any reproduction of the Lions Clubs International emblem, Leo
emblem or any other emblem of Lions Clubs International may be
downloaded by Lions and Leo members from the official format
of the emblems provided on the association's Web site.

85. Leo emblem use
• These are the only emblems that may be reproduced
electronically or otherwise, including sites on the World Wide
Web and other areas on the Internet.

86. Leo emblem use
• Downloaded (or those procured electronically) official emblems may
only be used according to the emblem use policy of Lions Clubs
International.
• Generally, Leo clubs, Lions clubs and districts have license to use the
emblem on Web pages, stationary and other printed material.

87. Leo emblem use
• No Lion, Lions club, Leo club or Lions district may use the
association's emblem on any item sold to Lions or the general
public for fundraising purposes.

88. Leo emblem use
• For information about securing a license, contact the association's
General Counsel at (630) 571-5466, ext. 299 or e-mail:
legal@lionsclubs.org or contact the Club Supplies and
Distribution Division at(630) 571-5466, ext. 252 or e-mail at
clubsupplies@lionsclubs.org

89. Leo emblem use
• The Leo emblem cannot appear on articles sold to the public or
other Lions. The Leo emblem is a registered trademark of the
association. Strict board policy prevents the use of association
trademarks on items sold to the public.

90. Leo emblem use
• The Fundraising Seal is available for use on fundraising items. Use
of this seal requires written authorization from the Legal Division
at International Headquarters before entering into a contract with
a manufacturer.

91. Leo emblem use
• No manufacturer, printer, producer, promoter, publisher,
entrepreneur may use the association's name, goodwill,
trademarks, service marks or the Lions Clubs International
emblem in any manner except upon license granted by the
association.

92. Thank You