Most Commonly Asked Questions

LIONS:  Caring About Others

The Answers:

  Who can be a Lion ....?

Although membership is by invitation, most Clubs welcome community minded people. Membership is open to men and women of legal majority and good reputation.

The majority of Lions Club include male and female and the main criteria to become a Lion is to follow Lions Clubs International "Purposes & Ethics" (see link below) also a willingness to "help others - less fortunate"   .

Within our organisation there are also Leo Clubs for 12 to 30 years though many Lions Clubs have members from 18 years and upwards.

While each Lions Club gives priority to the needs of its local community the association is truly international with no religious or political affiliations of any description. 

In some communities there may be Clubs whose members due to language and cultural customs are predominately from ethnic groups including China, India and Pakistan etc.

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How do I become a Lion ...?

Since membership is by invitation only, it necessitates getting to know a Lion or a Lions Club.  Any Lions Club will be happy to have you attend a meeting and begin what we  hope will be a long association with Lions.  After a few meetings, all the questions you may have regarding membership should be answered to your satisfaction.  You will then be asked to submit an application to the club of your choice and following acceptance by its Board Of Directors be inducted into Lionism. 

Each new Lion member has a Sponsor whose duties include the support of a new Lion and help show by example how to be a good and active Lion.

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Where can I find the nearest Lions Club ....?

Our District, known as 105NE covers the north east coast of England from Filey and all Scotland.

Please contact your nearest local Lions Club by viewing the Lions Club locator - link at the foot of the page.

Should you be unable to find a Club near you, please email your details and our District Membership Officer will contact you direct. Should you reside outside our District we will contact an Officer in the District covering your area.

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Why do Lions Clubs have an annual subscription .... ?

Lions Club dues are among the lowest for service organisations and costs vary from Lions Club to Lions Club.

However, 100% of money collected from the public must be returned to the public.

It is therefore incumbent on individual Clubs to assume the administrative burden in support of it's activities.  This is done through a fee added by the Club to the annual dues established by Lions Clubs International. Clubs normally collect fees twice annually during Dec / Jan and June / July.

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What time will I require to give as a Lion .... ?

We serve in any way we can, and to the best of our ability, to what we see to be the needs of the community in which we live, in whatever form it appears necessary, and to whatever extent our resources of time and money permit.
There is no set rule as to how much time should be given.  It is expected that a member will attend as many regularly scheduled meetings as possible.  It certainly is our goal to have every member achieve 100% attendance for these meetings, but since that may be impossible, make-ups can be attained working on our projects, attending training sessions or even by visitations to fellow Lions Clubs.  At no time will you have to give more time than you can afford.

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When and where do Lions Clubs meet .... ?

Clubs meet once or twice a month and elect officers annually. Many Clubs still hold Board of Directors' meetings which are held monthly to determine the course of club business. If a member chooses there is ample opportunity to attend various fundraising functions and social activities throughout the year

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Your Community NEEDS an active Lions Club

Read: Lions Clubs International  - "Purposes"  and  "Ethics"

Email Us: Include your home town and (should you wish) a telephone contact number and details of any further information you may require.

Contact a Lions Club: View the Lions Club locator and find your nearest local Club

Should you find there isn't a Lions Club near you, please do not let that put you of, we will be happy to discuss how we can help and how you can still get involved in your own community

Visit "Clubs in 105NE" to Find A Club in your area 

To find a Club in Your area, CLICK below to view a list of Clubs in geographical ZONES

 Click here to read our Purposes & Ethics         

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