Saturday, December 31, 2016

The Ideals, Virtues And Programs Of 19 Lions District

By Virginia Cook


Social clubs and like organizations are numerous and have varied programs that always provide some good companionship and have systems of providing services to those in need. Many are international in scope and will have chapters in major cities in the US and around the world. Most are great organizations that have standards for the quality of life of the people who belong to it and those that they serve.

Lions Clubs International is probably one of the better fraternal groups that are well respected where members operate or chapters are located. Multiple Districts 19 Lions is an umbrella style of aggrupation covering Canadian British Columbia and the states of Idaho and Washington. It has more area to cover than average and also operates with many more chapters.

The district is also made up of regional HQs for better services delivery and action program coordination. It is quite accessible and open to all through its online sites and the chapter and region headquarters. Membership is, again, open to anyone who shares the same interests as the group, as advertised in brand descriptions, slogans and announcements.

Volunteerism is the primary and beginning requirement to join the brotherhood. It is in this spirit that brothers, individually and as a group, provide answers to issues that have and will challenge communities around the world. And their actions have only one true justification with their motto, We Serve.

The club was founded in Chicago, Illinois on June 7, 1917. The founding Lion was Melvin Jones and from its inception it has maintained a strong sense of its mission of service. The club went from 0 to many, many chapters in a short time, having also a populist and very progressive view that has attracted many members through the years.

The word LIONS are a set up of democratic values that protect the freedom of individuals and integrity of nations. They are an active call of duty for all members in all countries where the organization is found and where many members live. These values are Liberty, Intelligence and Our Nations Safety.

All good men and women of good repute and who are of legal age are invited to join the organization. There is a set of guidelines that enables members to screen for the right kind of people who will provide great service to others through club programs and systems. Again, going to the local chapter office for announcements is best practice here.

Banners and flags are often used to symbolize the virtues that are actively practiced by the group. Gold is the color for good things like purity, liberality, generosity and sincerity, and purple represents loyalty and integrity. These are all colors that are can be found on uniforms and official memos and announcements for programs, active missions and events for the group.

Some major objectives for Lions Clubs International is to help people with problems in eyesight and hearing. Other goals are incorporated for specific missions that the group decides to be involved in, usually those relevant to current and fundamental group concerns. Government or local authorities and other service oriented groups often team up with Lions to make program deliveries that much more effective.




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