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NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONIES

The Induction Ceremony is the symbolic beginning to a member’s service
as a Lion. It is also a key element in the lifelong retention of a member. A
thoughtful induction, followed by a thorough orientation and meaningful
involvement in the club’s activities will keep a new member interested and
engaged in the club
Suggested Presentation Wording
Following is suggested wording for the different facts of the Induction
Ceremony as described in the Suggested Ceremony Order above. Feel free
to change the wording,as necessary to reflect local customs, add further
information or reflect the presenter’s communication style.

1) Call to Order
We are about to begin our New Member Induction Ceremony, in which we
will induct _______ new members into our club. At this time, I would like to
call each of the new members and their sponsors. As their names are called,
will the sponsors and new members please rise and come forward. Please
hold your applause until all the names are announced. Thank you. (Insert
new member names and sponsor names.)

2) Welcome
Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the officers and members of the Lions
Club of ________________, I want to express my pleasure and pride at your
presence at this meeting. You have been invited to become member(s) and
we are all happy and proud of your decision to join the Lionism. Membership
in a Lions club is a privilege. You have joined the world’s largest and most
active service club organization; a brotherhood of approximately 1.3 million
service minded men and women in more than 45000 clubs in 206 countries
or geographical areas around the globe, who are dedicated to making a
difference. Through your membership, you will help our club reach out to
people in need in our community, and through out the world.

3) Lions Clubs International History
You are becoming part of a distinguished service history that dates back
to 1917, when Lions Clubs International began as the dream of Chicago
insurance man Melvin Jones. He believed that local business clubs should
expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment
of their communities and the world at large. Jones’ own group, the Business

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