District 20-R2 - New York
Lionistic year 2004/2005
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Members of the world's largest and most active
service club organization. Men and women who
believe that by working together they will
accomplish far more than would be possible as
individuals.
Members committed to solving worldwide health
and social problems, and who realize that solutions
are possible when every Lions club does its share.
People who cherish the fellowship of their own
club, but who also feel a close kinship with Lions
in 192 countries and areas throughout the world.
Patriotic citizens of their own countries, who, in
the global community, strive for a world at peace.
Individuals dedicated to maintaining the highest
ethical and moral standards in their club-- and in
their personal lives.
People who are serious about their commitment to
humanitarian service, but have fun along the way.
The work of Lions since 1917 has resulted in...
Creation of Sight First, a blindness prevention
program that aims to eliminate preventable and
reversible blindness worldwide.
Establishment and operation of a majority of the
world's eye banks, resulting in approximately
10,000 sight-restoring corneal transplants every
year.
Development and implementation of the
Lions-Quest life-skills curricula, which have
provided millions of young people with the skills to
make responsible decisions to refuse drugs,
alcohol, tobacco and other threats to a healthy
future.
Hospitals, clinics, playgrounds, parks and
thousand of facilities that enhance day-to-day life
in our communities.
Services to the blind, including dog guides, white
canes, and a wide variety of employment
opportunities and vocational training.
Immediate disaster relief and support for
rebuilding efforts.
The sponsorship of Leo clubs and participation of
young adults in youth exchanges and international
youth camps. These provide a firsthand opportunity
for youth to experience the first object of Lions
Clubs International: To create and foster a spirit of
understanding among the peoples of the world.
For more information on Lions Clubs International,
call Ingrid Leacock, Charter President of United
Nations Lions Club Of New York at 212-580-3898
or e-mail lioningrid@msn.com to request
information on how to become a member.
