How can I join a Leo club?

Membership in a Leo club is open to young men and women of good character who meet local age requirements and are deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the sponsoring Lions club. Use the Leo Directory to locate the club nearest to you to inquire about membership. If there is not a Leo club near you, use the District Directory to contact your local Lions club and inquire about starting a Leo club.

What is a Lions club?

A Lions club is a group that comes together and shares a common interest in community service, supporting the Lions motto "We Serve." There is more than one type of Lions club; and one or more may exist in your community. For example, one Lions club may meet at noon and another in the evening; or there may be a college campus club. Learn more about the different types of Lions clubs: Traditional, New Century, Campus, Club Branch and Leo.

What are the benefits of membership?

There are nearly 1.4 million men and women members of Lions clubs in 192 countries. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization.

As a Lions club member you will experience:

• A network of people who share common interests and a commitment to service, making an impact on your local community .
• Pride in commitment to demonstrate Lions' motto, "We Serve".
• Personal growth & leadership opportunities through mentoring and training programs.
• Fellowship with worldwide members at International Convention & exchange programs.
• Extension of local efforts through Lions Club's International Foundation helping others around the world.

How can I start a Lions club?

Is there a need in your community that is not being met? Consider forming a Lions club to bring together community service-minded individuals in an area where there is no Lions club or where an additional club would further Lions service.

Think beyond municipalities when assessing a community for a new club and consider business parks, corporations, college campuses, medical complexes and shopping areas.

In areas where it is difficult to meet the 20-member minimum to charter a new club, consider starting a club branch. A club branch allows individuals to broaden the reach of a parent club while meeting at its own time and location, serving its own community.