History and Objective In 1957, the Glenside Lions Club from U.S. state of Pennsylvania sponsored the world’s first Leo club the – Abington High School Leo Club with 35 students. A decade later, the Lions Club International (LCI) Board of directors adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the association. The objective [...]

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History and Objective

In 1957, the Glenside Lions Club from U.S. state of Pennsylvania sponsored the world’s first Leo club the – Abington High School Leo Club with 35 students. A decade later, the Lions Club International (LCI) Board of directors adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the association.

The objective of the Leo Club Program is “…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 club members around the world fulfil this objective every day. Leo club activities and projects enhance the community and help young people develop and practise leadership, organization and social skills. Leo club involvement can instil in young people a lifetime commitment to helping others.

MOTTO

The Leo club motto – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity – says it all:

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

EXPEREINCE : 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.

Lions and Leos Are One Big Global Family and the Lions club International ( LCI) is the world’s largest community service organization, with 1.3 million members.

205 Countries 45,500 Clubs

LEO CLUBS are open to young people with good character and an interest in serving their communities.

LEO CLUBS provide a way to mentor future community leaders and encourage future Lions.

LEO CLUB LEADERSHIP

The success of each Leo club depends on the dedication of its leaders. Leo officers’ commitment to promoting the ideals of the Leo Club Program results in pride and satisfaction for them, the Leo club, the sponsoring Lions club and the community. Leo leaders make many decisions that will affect success and future of the club.

BEING A GOOD LEADER

Trustworthiness, the ability to communicate and inspire, knowledge of individual needs and interests of club members, acceptance of responsibility – all of these are important leadership traits. Good Leaders are also;

Self confident
Energetic
Knowledgeable
Responsible

Strong Leo Leaders form the foundation of successful Leo clubs.

LEADING FOR LIFE
LEO CLUBS PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP

Members of Leo club of Wattala (the fist Leo club in Sri Lanka)
District 306 B1
Sri Lanka




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