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Welcome
TEXAS LIONISMTexas is truly the birthplace of Lionism. Lions International came into official being in Texas at the first convention on October, 1917.
This convention was held at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas and the name "Lion" was accepted as the name of our organization. Texas, from the inception of Lions International, has always occupied a prominent place in the affairs of Lions International. This dedication to leadership and innovation continues today. Texas has 30,000 members serving in more than 980 clubs, 16 Districts supporting Lions Clubs International. read more
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WHO ARE THE LIONS
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. Our more than 1.3 million members in 205 countries and geographic areas are different in many ways, but we share a core belief – community is what we make it. Lions are groups of service-minded men and women who are interested in improving their communities.
We are young people, families and Baby Boomers alike. To become a Lion is to become an active volunteer, a member of a respected international organization, a leader in your community and a friend to people in need. Learn more about what we do.
LIONS HISTORY
The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream of Chicago businessman Melvin Jones. He believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. Jones' own group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed. After contacting similar groups around the country, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. read more
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Helen Keller