The International Club Twinning Program is a voluntary and mutual agreement between clubs in different countries. Lions and Leos can participate; however, twinning should occur between like clubs (i.e. Lions with Lions, Leos with Leos).

Twinning provides an opportunity to learn about another club and its culture. Club twins actively illustrate the Third Purpose of the Association, To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

International friendships

Members of international organizations often develop international friendships. This is certainly true of Lions and Leos who attend international forums or conventions. 

After an initial meeting, Lions or Leos often continue their friendship through long-distance correspondence. After many months or years, the two clubs may decide to formalize their friendship as international club twins. 

It is at this time that the two clubs may decide to sign the International Club Twinning Recognition Application (IAD 603) and become club twins. Often, the clubs organize a formal  signing ceremony to celebrate the official club twinning relationship. 

• For club twinning guidelines, click here.
• To view the International Club Twinning PowerPoint, click here. (Please allow a few minutes for the PowerPoint to load).
• After twinning has been established, apply for the Twinning Award.
• To include your club in the club twinning list, click here.
• For the list of Lions clubs interested in entering into a Lions club twinning relationship, click here. 

For the first time, Lions and Leo clubs that enter into an official 2007-08 international club twinning relationship will be invited to participate in an International Club Twinning Celebration to be held during the 91st Lions International Convention, June 23-27, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand.

For more information about Lions club twinning, click here.