Lions International Purposes

To Organize
charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs.
To Coordinate
the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs.
To Create
and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

To Promote
the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To Take
an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
To Unite
the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
To Provide
a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
To Encourage
service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.