History of the Lions
In 1917, Melvin Jones, a Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed. After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects and a code of ethics were approved. Within three years, Lions became an international organisation. Since then, we've earned high marks for both integrity and transparency. We're a well-run organization with a steady vision, a clear mission, and a long – and proud – history.
READY TO HELP - WORLDWIDE
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Our 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members make us the world's largest service club organisation. We're also one of the most effective. We get the job done.
THE LIONS DISTRICT
We Serve' in the British Isles and Ireland. Our Lions District includes South Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, parts of Wiltshire and Somerset with 1074 Lion members in 52 Clubs. We are twinned with District 103 Normandie and have 1.35m members worldwide in 206 countries. We invite new members to bring something extra to your life and share the community and social programmes... Lions Clubs International voted Best Non-Governmental Organisation.
READY TO HELP - WORLDWIDE
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Our 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members make us the world's largest service club organisation. We're also one of the most effective. We get the job done.
THE LIONS DISTRICT
We Serve' in the British Isles and Ireland. Our Lions District includes South Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, parts of Wiltshire and Somerset with 1074 Lion members in 52 Clubs. We are twinned with District 103 Normandie and have 1.35m members worldwide in 206 countries. We invite new members to bring something extra to your life and share the community and social programmes... Lions Clubs International voted Best Non-Governmental Organisation.
