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Leos of the World

Leos of the World Leo clubs bring new energy to your Lions club History of Leo Clubs 1957 – First Leo club founded by Glenside Lions Club in Abington, PA with 35 Abington High School boys.

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Leos of the World

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  1. Leos of the World Leo clubs bring new energy to your Lions club

  2. History of Leo Clubs • 1957 – First Leo club founded by Glenside Lions Club in Abington, PA with 35 Abington High School boys. • 1964 – The Leo Club Program became an official district project and started to grow rapidly in PA and other surrounding states. • 1967 – Became an official program of LCI.

  3. Leo Objective To provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community.

  4. Leo Motto Leadership: Leos develop skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers. Experience:They learn team work and cooperation can bring about change in the community and world. Opportunity:Leos gain opportunities to excel, develop positive character traits and receive recognition for their contributions.

  5. Leo Statistics as of February 2009 Leo members:144,400(approx) Leo clubs:5,755 Alpha clubs:2,319 Omega clubs:3,436 Countries:140

  6. Leo Milestones 1967 - 200 Leo clubs organized in 18 countries 1968 - 918 clubs in 48 countries 1974 - 2000th club was established 1984 - 4000th club was established 1996 - 5000th club was established 2006 - Leo Club Program Renewal Project Initiated 2007 - 50th Anniversary of Leo Club Program 2008 - Leo Marketing/Branding Project Initiated

  7. Club Designations Club Track • Club Type Community-based Alpha School-based Omega

  8. Leo Club Structure Sponsoring Lions club Leo club advisor Leo club officers • President • Vice president • Secretary • Treasurer

  9. Benefits of Sponsoring a Leo Club • Raises club visibility in community, reaching new audiences. • Lions serve as role models for community service and fulfill the Lions motto “We Serve”. • Satisfaction of fostering and helping to shape a community’s future leaders.

  10. Leos and Lions Working Together • Lions benefit from joint service projects by multiplying community service efforts. • Leos benefit from joint service projects by developing confidence, leadership and organization skills. • The community benefits whenever Leos and Lions volunteer together to help meet the needs of the community.

  11. Awards and Recognition For Lions • Leo Club Sponsor Banner Patch • Leo Club Extension Award • Advisor Outstanding Service Award • Advisor 5-Year Service Award • Chairperson Achievement Award • Serving Together Banner Patch • For Leos • Leo of the Year • Leo Club Excellence Award • Leo Club Extension Award • Spotlight on Children Banner Patch • Membership Growth Award • 100% President Awards

  12. The Leo Zone

  13. Leo Club Resources on Lions website Click on Resources, then Forms or Publications and then Leo/Youth

  14. For more information contact the Youth Programs Department: Lions Clubs International 300 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA Phone: 630-468-6923 Fax: 630-571-1692 E-mail: leo@lionsclubs.org www.lionsclubs.org

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