What is Leo Club?
Leo Clubs are sponsored groups of talented, resourceful, energetic young men and women who are ready and able to face the many challenges the world has to offer. They are leaders who shoulder responsibility, who has the heart to care and who are there to lend a hand.
Do you care enough to……
Help the handicapped help themselves.
Work to alleviate illiteracy and hunger.
Give assistance to the blind.
Ease the pain of loneliness.
Make the world a better, safer and cleaner place to live.
If you do,
Add your concern to the thousands of young men and women around the world who are joining Leo Clubs, striving for a brighter world for those whose lives are blighted by disease, poverty, ignorance and loneliness.
We exist because……
We’re all members of the Family of Man. Universally, Leos and their sponsoring Lions Clubs are linked through their unbreakable bond of determination to improve the human condition. We are willing to serve the less fortunate by giving freely of our time, energy, patience and love. No matter what you give to the world as a Leo, you’ll get back again in Leadership, Experience and Opportunity.
Leadership
▶ All Leo's are potential leaders of tomorrow.
▶Learn to shoulder responsibility and delegation.
▶Ready and able to face many challengers.
Experience
▶Be interested at club / zone / region / national / international levels brooden scope of knowledge.
▶Learn about the plight of the less fortune communities.
▶Experience new feelings, thoughts & visions.
Opportunity
▶Opportunity to grow , to reach out and to be a person who stands up to be counted.
▶Realise your potential to reach your goals.
▶A caring citizen we all feel proud of you.
What's in it for me?
→Leadership experience
→Organiszation
→Social skills
→Self-esteem
→Decision making skills
→Teamwork
→Problem solving skills
→Career possibilities
→Fun
Who benefits from Leo Clubs?
Young people:
Participation in Leo activities and projects helps young people prepare for the future by developing leadership, organizational and social skills. Members experience increased self-esteem and personal growth as they meet challenges and accept responsibilities. By voluteering their time and talents for the benefit of others, Leo's learn firsthand the value and rewards of service. Leo Club involvement can start young men and women on a lifetime of helping others.
Everything you need to know about Leo Clubs
Leo Club are an official activity of Lions Club International that encourages young men and women to serve other's in thier community and around the world. Leo Club are sponsored by local Lions Club and may be either school-affiliated or community based.Leo Club activities include regular meetings, service projects and social functions. The Leo Motto - Leadership, Experience and Opportunity is fulfilled as members work together in response to the needs of others.
The Sponsoring Lions Club
By sharing in service activities, a Leo Club can increase a Lions Club effectiveness in helping others. Leo projects within the community also contribute to a Lions Club visibility and good reputation. Working with young people can help Lions Club member's experience renewed interest and enthusiasm for projects and activities. If Leo's are son's or daughter's of Lion Club involvement become a "Family Affair".
Can i be a Leo?
Leo Club membership is open to young men and women between the age of 12-28. Membership is divided into two groups, the school based Leo's are generally between the age of 12-17 whereas the community based clubs have members age 18-28. Young people of high moral standards who wish to serve others are eligible to become Leo's. School administrators, Lions, friends of Lions and community leaders can provide names of potential members. Candidates may also be recruited through public announcements.
What is the Leo-Lion Relationship?
The success of a Leo Club depends on a close partnership with its sponsoring :Lions Club. The Lions role is to offer support, guidance and counsel while the Leo's are responsible for planning and implementing their own activities, financing their projects maintaining the smooth operation of the club. Leo's have their own club officer's and constituition. The Leo Advisor (a member of the Sponsoring Lions Club) serves as the chief liaison between the Leo and Lions Club. Duties of the advisor include offering constructive suggestions to the Leo's, reporting on their activities to the Lions Club and promoting a co-operative relationship between the two clubs.
The priviliges of Leo membership
As a sponsored activity of a Lions Club, Leo Clubs are entitled to many services and benefits offered by Lions Club International. Informational and club materials include new member kits, guides for service activities, leadership aids, idea for fund-raising, club supplies and international newsletters. Leo's can participate in the annual Lions Club International Convention, attending their own functions. Leo are also entitled to receive official awards and recognition for their achievements. Because of the international scope of Leo Clubs, members enjoy the global identity of a worldwide organization. International programmes such as club twinning, youth exchange and youth camps enable Leo's to connect with and learn from other young people around the world.
What about school-based clubs? (Alpha Clubs)
Leo Club can be formed in state or private schools. The supervision by the sponsoring Lions Club is exercised in full co-operation with the school authorities. The Leo Club is subject to the regulations and policies established for all student organization and activities. A faculty advisor, usually a member of the school's staff or administration, serves as a liaison between the school and Leo Club. The faculty advisor also works closely with the Leo Club advisor.
When you join Leo's you become a member of a worldwide organisation with more than 5500 Leo Club and a membership in excess of 140,000 operating under the sponsorship of Lions Club in 138 nations. Leo Club in District B1, Malaysia have proud records of achievement in all areas of service to their local communities. All of our clubs provide ample opportunity for thier members to learn and to be involved.
How much time will it take?
Your involvement in Leo's depends on the amount of spare time you can afford. The most important thing to remember about Leo's is that:
- Leo's help people in need
- Leo's help their club grow
- Leo's help their fellow Leo's
- Leo's have lot's of fun.
