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Purposes
of
Lions Clubs International
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To
Create and foster a spirit of understanding among
the peoples of the world.
To
Promote the principles of good government and good
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 that partisan politics and sectarian
religion shall not be dabated by club members.
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.
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WE
SERVE
What
Makes a Good Lion?
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| A Lion
achieves success, lives well, laughs often, loves all mankind,
gains the respect of intelligent people and the love of little
children, fills his or her niche well, does his or her work
well, makes the corner of earth where God placed him or her
a better place than it was before, feels the glow of beauty
in all life and never fails to voice his or her praise of it,
sees the best there is in all, whose life is one of vast inspiration.
These are the qualities that make a good Lion. |
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Lions
Club International is the world's largest and most active
service organization, with over 1.4 million members in more
than 180 countries and geographical areas.
The
Lion's motto is "We Serve". Mint Hill Lions are
committed to that motto in our local community and Lionism.
The Lions began in 1917, founded by Melvin Jones in Chicago.
In the mid-1920's, Helen Keller appeared at the Lions International
Convention and pled for the Lions to become "Knights
for the Blind". Today Lions throughout the world have
accepted this challenge and are the greatest supporters of
the blind and visually impaired. North Carolina Lions own
Camp Dogwood, a recreational facility for the blind and visually
impaired. Located in Iredell County, Camp Dogwood provides
a unique summer vacation experience for over 800 campers each
year. Lions are also generous in their support of research
into the causes and treatment of blindness and vision loss.
Lions serve the needs of mankind around the world.
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| Membership
in the Lions is by invitation, and is open to anyone at least
18 years of age who is of good moral character, committed to
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a president, Secretary and Treasurer, most clubs have several
vice presidents and a number of committee chairpersons who comprise
a Board of Directors. The board approves all projects, the club
budget and all expenditures, and directs the operation of the
club. The board also approves all invitations of membership
for new members. Meetings generally follow Roberts Rules of
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Dues are
set by the Club Board of Directors and cover operation of
the club, including dues paid to District, State and International.
Annual dues in the Mint Hil Lions are less than $90. Meals,
if a member chooses to eat at a meeting, are extra.
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| Lions are
not asked to personally contribute funds to projects, but enjoy
working in fellowship, raising project funds from the community
they serve. 100% of all funds raised from the community are
accounted for and used exclusively for charitable purposes.
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