LEO CLUBSBring New Energy to your Lions Club

• 1957 – First Leo club founded by Glenside Lions Club in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA with 35 high school boys.

• 1964 – The Leo Club Program became an official district project and started to grow rapidly in Pennsylvania and other surrounding areas.

• 1967 – Became an official program of Lions Clubs International.

Leo Club History

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.

Leo Objective

• Leadership: Leo members acquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers.

• Experience: They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world.

• Opportunity: Leos develop positive character traits and receive recognition for their contributions.

Leo Motto

Leo Statistics (as of January 2010)

Leo members: 143,450 (approx)

Leo Clubs: 5,738Alpha clubs: 2,331Omega clubs: 3,407

Countries: 142

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

2007 - 50th Anniversary of the Leo Club Program

2009 - Leo clubs organized in 141 countries

Leo Milestones

Club DesignationsClub Track

•Alpha•Omega

Club Type•Community-based•School-based

Leo StructureSponsoring Lions club

Leo club Advisor

Leo club officers•President•Vice president•Secretary•Treasurer

• Increases your Lions club’s community exposure and attracts potential members.

• Energizes your Lions club and inspires members.

• Satisfaction of mentoring and helping today’s youth and young adults become better citizens and leaders for life.

Benefits of Sponsoring a Leo Club

• 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 Lions and Leos volunteer together to help meet the needs of the community.

Leos and Lions Working Together

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

Awards and Recognition

For Leos• Leo of the Year

• Leo Club Excellence Award

• Membership Growth Award

• 100% President Awards

• Spotlight on Children Banner Patch

• Leo Club Extension Award

LCI WEB SITEThe Leo Zone section of the LCI Web site is the primary online resource

about Leo clubs.

LeoMMRIs a membership reporting Web site that allows Leo club officers to enter

and track data about club members.

NEWSLETTERSResources, important deadlines and additional information is sent to from

International Headquarters on a regular basis.

Leo Club Resources

For more information contact the

Youth Programs DepartmentLions Clubs International

300 W. 22nd Street

Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842

USA

Phone: +1 630 571 5466

Fax: +1 630 571 1692

E-mail: leo@lionsclubs.org

www.lionsclubs.org