Sunday, December 25, 2016

How 19 Lions Provides Great Values And Service Orientation

By Virginia Cook


Fraternal organizations are social groups that are often international in scope. There are many of these around the world and they all have relevant social programs that provide good answers to certain segments of populations that need help. They are also great venues for good socials and mores and standards that create high standards of quality living for members as well as the people they help.

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.

This unit is further organized into smaller regional units for better operability, cohesiveness and integrity for outreach services. The district is accessible online as well as through the various group HQs. Potential members are advised to follow their announcements closely and adhere to the advertised slogans and concerns relevant to the group.

For beginners, the primary requirement is having the spirit of volunteerism. This has given members, either working as individuals or groups, good answers to whatever community challenges there are that need addressing all over the globe. These are justified through the motto, We Serve, and it is the only one needed.

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.

Men and women in communities who are recognized for having good reputations and are of legal age are usually invited to join. For members, there are rules and guidelines that provide a way to pick out the best potential Lions who can be of great value to service missions. Once again, all interested persons can visit local chapters for more information on this.

Colors are incorporated into organizational banners or flags to represent virtues in practice for members. The color purple represents things integrity or loyalty, and the golden colors is used to be symbolic of liberality, purity, sincerity and generosity. These symbols are usually in use for signage, official communications and dressage whenever the group is actively involved in events, programs and service missions.

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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