Its main purpose is to provide the eye tissue for corneal transplants or for eye research to better understand eye diseases and related eye disorders. Helen Keller, who was both deaf and blind appeared in 1925 at a convention of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become "KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND."
Member Officer or Club Information Requests. Lions Clubs International (LCI) recognizes the importance of protecting the private information of our members. LCI collects personal information about Lions Club members and Leo Club members to facilitate communications with and between our members. This information is used solely to further LCI OurPurpose. To Organize, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs. To Coordinate the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs. To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. To Promote the principles of good government and good citizenship. ALions club is formed in Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Kalaupapa is a leper colony and the charter members all have Hansen's disease (leprosy). 1952: Filipino Lions reach out to Japan and encourage the chartering of the first Japanese Lions club. 1954: After an international contest among Lions, an official motto is chosen: "We Asa Lions Club member, you'll join a group of service-minded men and women who are passionate about volunteering and making a difference in the community. Membership is by invitation - so fill in your details below and we will connect you with your closest Lions club. Name *. E-Mail *. Phone Number *. Eachyear, individuals donate approximately seven million pairs of glasses to their Lions Clubs International Eyeglass Recycling Centers. The New Jersey Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (NJLERC) at the Katzenbach School in West Trenton, NJ handles approximately 1,200,000 pair each year. The purpose of the NJLERC as an organization is to collectLeoclubs are a youth organization of Lions Clubs International. Leo clubs encourage youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. They are dependent on a Lions club to sponsor and initiate a Leo club. Leo club members are addressed as "Leos." They conduct various projects in the fields of health careClubManagement Resources. Whether you're promoting your next club service project or overseeing club finances, the following resources are available to help you manage your club. Resources for Club Officers. Resources for Administrative Committees. For Club Officers. MwrLX.