Lions of Virginia

What We Do

The first Lions club was chartered in 1917 because of one man's desire to be a member of an organization that worked for the betterment of his community. Now, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. The Commonwealth of Virginia proudly joined its ranks in 1921. Currently there are six Districts representing 321 Lions Clubs and close to 10,000 Virginia members. With the simple motto of " We Serve ", the Lions of Virginia work tirelessly to better the Commonwealth. Helping the blind and visually impaired was the first project of Virginia Lions Clubs and continues to perhaps be the largest service project. In addition to sight programs, which includes collection and distribution of used eyeglasses, Lions also work to serve the hearing impaired, promote diabetes awareness, sponsor youth programs and much more.

For more than eighty years, Lions Clubs around the world have been recognized for their service to the visually impaired and hearing impaired. The majority of the world's eye banks have been established by and are currently supported by Lions Clubs, as are hundreds of clinics, hospitals and eye research centers. 

 

Becoming a Member

Lions are constantly seeking civic minded citizens who are willing to donate some time and effort toward making our communities better places in which to live. If you are interested in visiting a Lions Club, please contact The District Governor in your area to receive an invitation to a Lions Club. You can join us and learn more about what Lions really do to help their fellow man. Membership in a Lions Club is by invitation only; however, the only requirements are to be of legal age and good character. Through membership, Lions not only help people in need, but they have opportunities to develop personal friendships and gain valuable leadership skills which can be used in their work or in their personal lives.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 24-27 RAM, Wise County

July 6-10 International Convention - Minneapolis, MN

July 23-26 RAM Project (Lions who wish to volunteer, please use this form to pre-register)

 

LIONS MEMBER SECTION

Lions Multiple 24 District Forms

100% Treasurers Award Form - 100% Club Secretary Application - 100% Lioness President - Application for Club President Excellence award - Bland Contest Rules and Regulations - Scrapbook Rules- Web Page Contest Rules Rules - LOV DMV License Plate Certification form - Delivery Receipt for Club Records - State Achievement Award - Reimbursement of Expenses - Red Jacket Order Form

TAX EXEMPT LETTER

OTHER LIONS' LINKS

Leader Dogs . Pin Traders Club . Lions of Virginia Foundation . Lions Clubs International . Hearing Foundation . Lions Clubs in other States

PROJECTS LIONS SUPPORT

Lions Medical Eye Bank . Old Dominion Eye Bank and Foundation. Prevent Blindness Virginia . Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired . Virginia Voice

Virginia Organ/Tissue/Eye Donor Registry

FUTURE STATE CONVENTIONS

May 20 - 23 2010 - Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA / May 19 - 22, 2011 - Sheraton Richmond West, Richmond, VA / May 17 - 20 2012 - Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake, VA

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

June 28 - July 2, 2010 - Sydney, Australia / July 4 - 8, 2011 - Seattle, Washington / June 22 - 26, 2012 - Busan, Korea / July 5 - 9. 2013 - Hamburg, Germany

 

Lions of Virginia State Office - 5004 Colonial Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA 24018-3916 Phone 540-774-2495Fax 540-989-5225 LionVa@verizon.net State Secretary/Treasurer - Lion Tammie Brightwell