The Highland Village Lions Club is a part of Lions Clubs International
LCI is the world's largest service club organization. We have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs worldwide.

Lions are everywhere. Our members are both men and women in more than 206 countries and geographic areas.  Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness – it's part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.  Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.



Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest. And our Leo Program provides personal development through youth volunteer opportunities. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide. Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction. Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.

Benefits of Being a Lion
•You can serve those less fortunate than yourself in an organized and effective way.
•A Lions club offers every member the chance to learn leadership skills valuable in his or her business or professional life.
•You will meet and work with influential leaders in government, business and the professions.
•A Lion has many opportunities to learn and practice public speaking skills, not only within the club, but also by representing the club in the community.
•Leadership opportunities exist not only at the club level, but at the district and international levels as well.
•Because Lions is an international organization, with clubs in nearly 206 countries, members have the possibility of meeting and working with Lions from many countries at events like the annual international convention, area forums and even during business and leisure travel.
•You will have the prestige of belonging to the worlds largest community service organization, one that takes on such ambitious challenges as SightFirst, which aims to largely eliminate preventable and reversible blindness worldwide.
•You can enjoy friendship and fellowship with men and women who share your values and your commitment to the community.
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I'M A LION BECAUSE... “The majority of the incidences of visual impairment can be cured, treated or prevented in the 1st place with proper timely testing. Sight is Beautiful and the service of Lions is a major factor in the reduction of blindness around the world.”         Cindy J.