Lions Clubs International was founded on June 7, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois by Lion Melvin Jones. Since its beginning, Lions Clubs International has maintained a strong mission, expressed in our motto, "We Serve." The slogan of the Lions Clubs is:

Liberty Intelligence Our Nation's Safety
(LIONS)

The official colours of Lions Clubs International are purple (for loyalty and integrity) and gold (for sincerity, liberality, purity, and generosity). Preservation of sight and hearing are two of the major goals of Lions Clubs International. Membership is open to men and women of legal majority and good reputation in the community, and is by invitation only. Those interested in membership should contact their local Lions Club.

Lions are

MEMBERS of the worlds most active service club organization.

PEOPLE who have decided to give something back to their communities.

MEN & WOMEN who believe that by working together, they will accomplish far more for their communities.

PEOPLE committed to solving worldwide health and social problems and who share this responsibility with every Lions Club member.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS who cherish this friendship and fellowship in more than 180 countries world wide.

PATRIOTIC giving allegiance to their country, while recognizing the need for all people to live in peace.

DEDICATED to maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards in their club and in their personal lives.

SERIOUS about their commitment to humanitarian service, but don’t mind having a little fun along the way

LIONS ARE - or could be - someone just like you.