Lions MD 39 E Home District Governor Newsletter Directory Goals & Mission Statement Vice District Governor Clubs Links Calendar Message Boards History Orientation Guestbook ORIENTATION TO LIONISM The International Association of Lions Clubs Lions Clubs International      Since 1997, the officers of the International Association of Lions Clubs includes President, Immediate Past President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, 33 Directors, The District Governors, Executive Administrator, Treasurer, and Secretary. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Our Emblem      Symbolically, the lions face both the past and the future - “Proud of the past and confident of the future”. A gold letter “L” on circular blue field. Bordered by a circular gold area with two lion profiles facing away from the center. The words “LIONS” appears at the top and “INTERNATIONAL” at the bottom. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE The Official Colors of Lions      The royal colors of purple and gold were selected as the official colors when the Association was organized in 1917. To Lions, purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to one’s self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage and dedication to cause. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgement, purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and commitment to mankind. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE The Motto of Lions - WE SERVE      Adopted as the association’s official motto at the1954 International Convention in New York City TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE The Slogan of Lions Liberty Intelligence Our Nation’s Safety TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE The Lion Magazine      The official magazine of Lions Clubs International, since 1918. Published in 20 languages. The Lion has 4 functions: Inform members of official notices Serve as central reference for service and fund- raising ideas Supply information about countries and areas where Lions are active, enabling all members to better understand and support international program objectives and to promote worldwide peace and understanding Present the story of LCI in the best possible manner so that not only Lions, but the casual reader will receive a favorable impression of the association TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Lions Clubs International Foundation      Created in 1968, LCIF grants millions of dollars each year to provide worldwide humanitarian assistance. SightFirst, Lions major initiative, puts projects in place that enhance existing eye care and vision services or establish new services where none exist. LCIF honors donors with a variety of awards and forms of recognition. The highest form of recognition is the Melvin Jones Fellowship. TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Lions Clubs International Programs Sight conservation and work with the visually impaired Hearing conservation and work with the hearing impaired Citizenship, educational, health and social services Youth programs including drug education and prevention, community outreach and volunteer programs (Lions-Quest and Leo Clubs) Diabetes detection and research Work for international cooperation and understanding, including international youth camps, youth exchange programs and Lions Peace Poster Contest TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE Lions Clubs International Information http://www.lionsclubs.org - The Official Lions Clubs International Web Site TOP OF PAGE          ORIENTATION HOME PAGE