Young People:
Participation in Leo activities and projects helps young people
prepare for the future by developing leadership, organizational and
social skills. Members experience increased self-esteem and personal
growth as they meet challenges and accept responsibilities.
By volunteering their time and talents for the benefit of others, Leos
learn firsthand the value and rewards of service. Leo club involvement
can start young men and women on a lifetime of helping others.
The Sponsoring Lions Club:
By sharing in service activities, a Leo club can increase a Lions
club's effectiveness in helping others. Leo projects within the
community also contribute to a Lions club's visibility and good
reputation. Working with young people can help Lions club members
experience renewed interest and enthusiasm for projects and
activities. If Leos are sons or daughters of Lions, club involvement
becomes a "family affair".
Who Can Be a Leo?
Leo club membership is open
to young men and women between the ages of 12 and 28. Membership is
divided into two groups, the school based Leos are generally between
the ages of 12 and 17 whereas the community based clubs have members
ages 18-28.
Young people of high moral standards who wish to serve others are
eligible to become Leos. School administrators, Lions, friends of
Lions and community leaders can provide names of potential members.
Candidates may also be recruited through public announcements.
What is the Leo-Lion
Relationship?
The success of a Leo club
depends on a close partnership with its sponsoring Lions club (Dacusville
Lions Club). The
Lions' role is to offer support, guidance and counsel while the Leos
are responsible for planning and implementing their own activities,
financing their projects and maintaining the smooth operation of the
club. Leos have their own club officers and constitution.
The Leo club advisor (a member of the sponsoring Lions club) serves as
the chief liaison between the Leo and Lions clubs. Duties of the
advisor include offering constructive suggestions to the Leos,
reporting on their activities to the Lions club and promoting a
cooperative relationship between the two clubs.
The Privileges of Leo
Membership?
As a sponsored activity of a
Lions club, Leo clubs are entitled to many services and benefits
offered by Lions Clubs International. Informational and club materials
include new member kits, guides for service activities, leadership
aids, ideas for fundraising, club supplies and international
newsletters.
Leos can participate in the annual Lions Clubs International
Convention, attending their own functions. Leos are also entitled to
receive official awards and recognition for their achievements.
Because of the international scope of Leo clubs, members enjoy the
global identity of a worldwide organization. International programs
such as club twinning, youth exchange and youth camps enable Leos to
connect with and learn from other young people around the world.
Leo Membership
When you join LEO's you
become a member of a worldwide organization with more than 5500 LEO
Clubs and a membership in excess of 140,000 operating under the
sponsorship of Lions Clubs in 138 nations.
How Much Time will it take?
Your involvement in Leos depends on the
amount of spare time you can afford.
The most important thing to remember about
Leos is that:
- Leos help people in need.
- Leos help their club grow.
- Leos help their fellow Leos.
- Leos have lots of fun.
Because LEO's
Care!
