WHO ARE THE EXETER LIONS?
THE LIONS CLUB OF EXETER was formed in October 1961. There are more than 950 Clubs in the United Kingdom and Eire, with a total membership of over 20,000.
Lions first came to Britain in 1949, but it was in 1916 that the idea of club service to the less fortunate members of the community was conceived in Austin Texas. In 1917, a young Lion, Melvin Jones, brought the various Lions Clubs existing at that time, into an international organisation of autonomous clubs. Today, Lions International is the world’s largest service organisation with over 1.4 million members, in some 45,000 clubs in 200 different countries.
Lions Clubs work for the good of the community without regard to politics, religion, race or in any way the personal interests of the member. Membership is by invitation, and any person who is enthusiastic to serve the community and willing to help the Club achieve its objects, will be welcome.
The Club’s activities are governed by an elected board of directors who organise their programmes through committees. The interests of a Lions Club are wide ---- local, national and international.
Probably the greatest factors in maintaining the momentum of Lions International growth and progress have been the autonomy allowed to each individual club and the concentration on practical service.
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Want to join? Ring: Brian on 01392 468370WHAT DO THE EXETER LIONS DO?
The Lions motto is, simply, “We Serve”.
Exeter Lions are conscious and jealous of the standards they are pledged to maintain. They devote a portion of their spare time, their energy and talents to helping their community --- either by direct acts of service or by fund raising, usually for major projects.
The work is too varied and manifold to list in full here. Since the Club began, some hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised to help local people and institutions. Notably, perhaps, are Meals on wheels van, Guide dogs, Caravan for the mentally handicapped, the building and maintenance of the Lions Den at the children's ward of the hospital, together with many other items of hospital equipment. In addition there has been help to schools including the deaf and the blind school and the elderly and infirm. Always uppermost is the work of personal service which is not publicised.
There is one monthly meeting; usually a social event, and possibly one of the committees will meet.
The partners of Exeter Lions assist in the work of the Club whenever need arises. Often they will help materially or raise money themselves for the Club.
What does one get out of the Organisation?.... Nothing but the privilege and personal satisfaction of serving others who are less fortunate. Of course there is the companionship of other members and the fun involved in carrying out the various projects with others of a like mind, and the fun of social events.