Who are the Lions?
Lions are men and women dedicated
to serving those in need, whether in their own community or halfway
around the world. In addition to humanitarian service, they enjoy
fellowship and develop leadership skills.
The Name “Lions:”
The official name of “Lions” is “The International Association of Lions
Clubs” or simply “Lions Clubs International.”
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.
Motto:
The Lions motto is “We Serve.”
Slogan:
Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety.
Official Colors:
Purple and gold were chosen when the association was founded in 1917.
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 a cause. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality
in judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and commitment
to mankind. Often, a dark blue is used in place of purple.
Official Emblem:
The current Lion emblem (or logo) was adopted at the 1919 convention.
Today, Lions worldwide are recognized by it. It consists of a gold
letter “L” on a circular purple (or blue) field. Bordering this is a
circular gold area with two lion profiles facing away from the center.
The Lions face both past and future – showing both pride of heritage and
confidence in the future. The word “Lions” appears at the top, and
“International” at the bottom.
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