Is the Lions Club the same as the Rotary Club?

Lions Clubs International and Rotary International have had similar origins, structures, and purposes. Each started with one club in Chicago, Rotary organized by lawyer Paul Harris in 1905 and Lions organized by businessman Melvin Jones in 1917. Both organizations focus on youth, both in the community and globally.

What is Rotary Club and Lions Club?

To non-members, organizations like the Rotary or the Lions Club are groups of people who do things like conduct health camps, organize blood donations, and involve themselves in “worthy” activities, or “community service”. This year, the focus of the Rotary’s activities are around schools.

What does the Lions Club actually do?

To empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

Is Lions Club a good organization?

This charity’s score is 86.47, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.

Can a woman join the Lions Club?

Yes! Women have been serving in Lions clubs for years. In fact, women are the single fastest growing membership segment of Lions Clubs International.

Are Rotary Clubs Masonic?

During the Third Reich, Rotary Clubs were grouped with Freemasonry as secret societies associated with Jews and Nazi officials were banned from joining them. This was reversed in July 1933 after appeals but the club was forced to ban all Jews from membership.

Is the Lions Club part of the Masons?

Gustave E. Loehr, a Mason, was a charter member of the Rotary Club (though it was founded by Paul P. Harris, who was not a Mason), and Melvin Jones, the founder of the Lions Club, was actually a Mason. But again – Lions and Rotary are NOT Masonic though they have a large number of Freemasons as their members.

What are the benefits of Lions club membership?

Lion Membership Benefits

• Personal satisfaction from community service.
• Personal growth.
• Making new friends.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Networking opportunities.

Why do people join Lions Club?

Opportunities to lead – Lions are leaders in their community, organizing projects that meet real needs. And you have opportunities to become a club officer so you can put your leadership skills to work for your club.