Why join the Tri-Village Lions? We have fun making friends and serving the community.
Here are some additional reasons:
1. Friendship – In an increasingly complex world, Lions provide one of the most basis human needs – the need for friends and friendships.
2. The opportunity to make a difference – As an individual you can have a limited impact but as part of a group you can achieve so much more in your community, your country, and your world.
3. Personal growth and development – Membership in Lions aids your growth and education in human relations and personal development.
4. Leadership development – Every Lions member is encouraged and has the opportunity to build their leadership skills and to serve in a variety of positions, at the club level and beyond.
5. Citizenship in the community – Membership in a Lions Club brings you more awareness of your community. The average Lions Club has at its heart the intention to make the community it serves a better place to live in, and does this with a vareity of programs tailored to the community’s needs.
6. Continuing Education – Interesting guest speakers bring a range of views and information to club members. Opportunities for personal and leadership development are offered.
7. Fun – Lions have a lot of fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun.
8. Public speaking skills – Many individuals who joined Lions were afraid of speaking in public. Lions develop confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice these skills in a friendly meeting setting.
9. Citizenship in the wold – Lions were pins that read “Lions International”. Every Lion is welcome to attend the 41,000+ clubs in more than 190 nations and geographical areas of the world. Some 1.4 million men and women are Lions. This means instant friends both in one’s own community and the world community.
10. Assistance while traveling – Because there are Lions clubs everywhere, help is only a phone call away should you need it. Using the International Directory, you can easily contact the local Lions Club wherever you are.
