NEW CLUBS
WHAT TYPE OF
NEW CLUBS
CAN BE FORMED?
TRADITIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Where geographic opportunities are
available sponsor the formation of a
new Lions Club for that geographic
area
In smaller population areas this may
first require the formation of a Branch
of a Sponsor Club
The use of the ‘Pride in Growth’ method
will normally assist formation
NEW CENTURY OR
YOUNG LIONS
This concept is to form new clubs for
persons under 35 years
One meeting per month which can be via
the internet if members choose
Do a ‘Pride in Growth’ type invitation
mail out
Persons over 34 can join your club
CHALLENGE CLUBS
A Challenge Club is for persons aged
over 54 years
Meetings once a month and clubs with a
high emphasis on social activities
If formed through the use of the ‘Pride
in Growth’ concept, those under 55 can
join your club
ETHNIC CLUBS
Where there’s a substantial number of
residents of the same ethnic
background, approach leaders within
that ethnic community about forming a
Lions Club
Clubs of this nature with their service
work, if they so choose, can aid those
in their local community or those still
overseas
HARMONY CLUBS
Orange is the colour of Harmony Day
celebrated on 21 March each year
Bring the ethnic groups in your
community together by joining them in
a Harmony Lions Club – try to have the
Charter on Harmony Day
BUSINESS CLUBS
• Meet once per month
• Breakfast or Luncheon Meeting
• Meeting 90 minutes maximum duration
• Limited range of projects
• Use business premises, not time for
projects
BUSINESS CLUBS CONTINUED
In addition to forming Business Clubs
based on members from a number of
different businesses also consider
organisations who have many
employees
Banks, large department stores, retail
chains, accounting groups etc etc
FEMALE CLUBS
Lions Clubs International has a desire to
form all female Clubs
Address existing female only clubs and
organisations with a view to forming all
female Lions Clubs
FEMALE BUSINESS CLUBS
Preferably such Clubs would meet once per
month over breakfast or lunch
As with general Business Lions Clubs, members
would use their organisational skills and their
premises, rather than their time in conducting
activities
EDUCATIONAL CLUBS
Form clubs based on a University
Campus or a TAFE College
Members can be students, academic &
administrative staff
Club may wish to have members from the
nearby residential community as well
SPORTING CLUBS
Form clubs based on the fans of
major sports
Use dedicated home match days to:
Collect used eyeglasses
Distribute Lions health literature
Sell Art Union Tickets etc etc
OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST
CLUBS
Persons who have a high interest in dogs
could join together in a Lions Club with
a single focus - raising funds for the Lions
Hearing Dog Program
Recruit members through dog clubs.
One lady got 12 members in 2 hours
by standing outside Woolworths and
asking people who had bought dog food
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
CONTINUED
Form clubs based on people who have
a love of protecting the environment
and have them concentrate purely on
environmental projects
Indeed, the concept of special interest
clubs can be adopted for many
community groups
FAMILY LIONS CLUBS
Start a Family Lions Club
Members from each family must live in
the one household
Each Member must be at least 18 years
Simply join families together
2nd through to 5th family members pay
50% less in International & District Dues
FAMILY LIONS CLUBS
CONTINUED
Consult the LCI website at
www.lionsclubs.org for details on
Service projects & fundraising
ideas for families - a listing
of activities for family involvement
&
Planning a Family Event
FAMILY LIONS CLUBS
CONTINUED
Do a ‘Pride in Growth’ Club Membership
Growth campaign
Put qualifying family members into a
Family Lions Club
&
Others into your existing Lions Club
If unable to gain 20 Charter Members,
form them into a Branch of your Club