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.

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.

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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.
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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.

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Leo Statistics as of February 2009

Leo members: 144,400

Leo clubs: 5,755

(approx)

Alpha clubs: 2,319

Omega clubs: 3,436

Countries:140
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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

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Club Designations

Club Track

Club Type

Alpha Omega

Community-based School-based

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Leo Club Structure

Sponsoring Lions club Leo club advisor Leo club officers President Vice president Secretary Treasurer
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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 communitys future leaders.

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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.

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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

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The Leo Zone

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Leo Club Resources on Lions website

Click on Resources, then Forms or Publications and then Leo/Youth

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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