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We are ordinary people who come from all walks of life. We might have any type of job or career or may even be retired. We join together in fellowship to serve humanity without thought to race, creed, nationality, religion or politics.
The motto of all Lions Clubs is “WE SERVE”,
Did you know that the Motto “WE SERVE” was created by a Canadian Lion!
Each club decides where and how they will serve. & We Do!
Lions are people just like YOU. You can make a difference in your region and the world. Please consider joining us to help make a positive and lasting partnership in your community.
Come out and join - help your community!
The Lions Grace
O Lord; Thy Blessings now let fall
Upon Thy lions; as they call
May all our Ties of Friendship be
Forever Strengthened: Loard; by Thee
Official Colours
The royal colours of purple and gold were selected as the official colours when the association was organized in 1917. Purple stands for loyalty to friends, and for integrity of mind and heart. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgement, purity in life, and generousity in mind, heart and purse to those in need.
The Slogan
Our slogan is Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation's Safety.
The Pledge
I pledge allegiance to my country and the cause of peace throughout the world.
I believe in the principles of Lionism as contained in the Lions Code of Ethics.
I am proud to be a Lion, dedicated to the service of others.
Lions Code of Ethics
TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.
TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.
TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.
WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.
TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship only exits not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that a true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in which the spirit it is given.
ALWAYS to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my province and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labour, and means.
TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.
TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.
Lions Slogan
The slogan of the association is "Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation's Safety (LIONS).
Lions Emblem
Throughout the world, Lions are recognized by the emblem they wear on their lapels. It consists of a gold letter "L" on a circular purple field. Bordering this is a circular gold area with two lion profiles at either side facing away from the center. The word "Lions" appears at the top, and "International" at the bottom. Symbolically, the lions face both past and future -- proud of the past and confident of the future. Lions wear their emblem with pride.
Lions Mission Statement
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.
Lions Clubs Objects
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 however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated 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 endeavours.
Lions Creed
I BELIEVE that hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person's character. Through example my children are learning values that will last a lifetime.
I BELIEVE that the best things in life are free, the sunrise, the autumn colors, the beauty of spring.
I BELIEVE that by my toil I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it, and the world is just a little better for my having passed through it.
I BELIEVE that my life will be measured by what I have done for my fellow man and by this standard I fear no judgment.
I BELIEVE that when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should be able to stand tall and feel pride in the life he has lived.
I BELIEVE a man plants a tree knowing he will not live long enough to enjoy its shade and beauty. That with the help of about one and one half million Lions, I can do my part to make this a better world for future generations.
Lions Name
The proper name of the association is
"The International Association of Lions Clubs."
Many Lions, however, prefer the use of the shorter form of "Lions Clubs International."
Oh Boy I can drive!
Hey where's the Brakes?
Have you ever noticed that white arch with the Lions logo when you entered a town where a Lions club exists?
There is quite a history behind that.
It was the Lion Club of Olympia USA who erected the first one at the International border separating Sumas, State of Washington, USA and Huntington, British Columbia as a way to make known the friendship that existed between the Lions of the two countries.
As of September 1, 2002, Built Right Utility Bodies of Frackville, Ontario started manufacturing the fiberglass arch that you now see throughout any municipality who has a Lions organization.
PID Filkin and PDG Clayton Rawlings, Russ Warner and Moodie Campbell have since passed on but their project survives and continues to grow and it is hoped that it will continue for many years to come.
Next time you enter a new town, keep an eye open and see if you can spot the famous white arch.
