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NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONIES

           and contribute ideas that will help our club be an even more valuable part
           of our community.
           Your membership in the _______________ Lions Club will allow us to reach
           more people in need, in both our local and world communities. The officers
           and members of this club  are  thrilled  that you have  chosen to help  us
           continue the legacy of Lions Clubs International by improving the lives of
           the less fortunate and making our community an even better place to live.

           5) Choose One of the Following Suggested Pledges
           Pledge 1
           “Since you have expressed a desire to affiliate with this club, and with Lions
           Clubs International, I now ask that you repeat after me the Obligation of
           Membership: I do hereby  accept  membership  in  the_______________ Lions
           Club  knowing  that such membership encourages me to participate in
           functions of the club. To the best of my  ability  I will  abide  by the Lions
           Code of Ethics, and contribute  my share  to the programs  of my club,
           district and Lions Clubs International. You are now officially a member of the
           _________________ Lions Club. Your sponsor will now present to you the Lions
           emblem pin, which signifies membership.”

           Pledge 2
           “Since you have expressed a desire to affiliate with this club, and with Lions
           Clubs International, I now ask that you respond to my words with a simple ‘I
           do’ or ‘I will.’ Do you hereby accept membership in the ______________ Lions
           Club knowing that you are encouraged to participate in functions of the
           club?
           - I do –
           To the best of your ability will you abide by the Lions Code of Ethics, attend
           meetings whenever possible and contribute your share to the programs of
           your club, district and Lions Clubs International?
           - I will –
           You are now officially a member of the _________________ Lions Club. Your
           sponsor  will  now  present  to  you  the  Lions  emblem  pin,  which  signifies
           membership.”

           Pledge 3
           “I, __________ in the presence of the members of the __________ Lions Club,
           take this solemn obligation to abide by the constitution and By Laws of the

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