International Association Of Lions Clubs

The purposes of lions clubs are: to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world; to promote the principles of good government andgood citizenship; to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community; to unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding; to provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members; and to encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors. The club offers educational programs, networking events, humanitarian relief efforts and other community related programs.