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NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONIES

Circle of Chicago, agreed. After contacting similar groups around the country,
an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, at the LaSalle Hotel in
Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the groups
invited, the “Association of Lions Clubs,” and a national convention was held
in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. Thirty-six delegates representing
22 clubs from nine states were in attendance. The convention began to
define what the association was to become. A constitution, by-laws, objects
and code of ethics were approved. Since that humble beginning, Lions club
members have volunteered their time and talents to meet needs wherever
they exist. Lions are especially dedicated to serving the blind and visually
impaired, a commitment made after Helen Keller challenged our members to
become her “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” during the
1925 convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. Our motto, “We Serve” perfectly
exemplifies the dedication to helping those in need felt by Lions worldwide.
Your membership in the _____________ Lions Club will help us carry on this
tradition of service for many years to come.

4) Local Club History
Our own club was founded in ____________ (year). For _________ years we
have been tirelessly serving those in need in ____________ (your town). With
projects ranging from __________________________
to____________________________ the _______________ Lions Club is committed
to bringing the unparalleled services of Lions Clubs International to our
community. (Add additional relevant information about your club and the
exemplary work it has done within your community.)

Our club belongs to Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service
organization founded in 1917 and comprising of approximately 1.3 million
members belonging to 45,000 Lions club worldwide. Throughout its proud
history Lions Clubs International has brought unparalleled humanitarian
services to more than 200 countries and geographic areas around the globe
and all continents.

You will find that membership in our Lions club will offer many opportunities
for personal growth. Not only can you experience the incomparable feeling
you receive from volunteering, but you will also have the chance to hone
leadership, communication and organizational skills. You can develop
friendships that last a lifetime, meet other Lions from all corners of the world

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