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To position Lions as a leading humanitarian force with key future leaders, Lions Clubs International expanded the Leo Lion Program by offering an added dues concession to graduating Leos and qualifying young adults. The Leo to Lion Program encourages graduating Leos to join Lions clubs and recruit other like-minded young adults, thus advancing young adult participation in Lions and paving the way for future Lion leadership. This program expands our recruiting efforts and gives more young adults the opportunity to join the association.
| New! Leo to Lion Program Flyer - This flyer outlines the Leo to Lion components and offers answers to frequently asked questions. |
Who Qualifies for the Leo to Lion Program?
Graduating Leos
Current and former Leos between the age of legal majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and through the age of 30.
Qualifying Young Adults
Leos can charter a new club and recruit their peers. Young adults between the age of legal majority in jurisdiction in which they reside and through the age of 30 also qualify as long as at least 10 new club charter members meet the qualifications above as a former Leo.
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New members who join existing clubs must be invited and approved by the club’s board of directors. Club secretaries complete the Student Member and Leo to Lion Certification Form to report qualifying members.
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Leo to Lion Program
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Active Membership: Qualifying individuals remain Active Members, entitled to all rights and privileges and subject to all obligations which membership in a Lions club confers or implies.
Leo to Lion Dues Rate: Former Leos and qualifying young adults receive a special dues concession, paying only half International Dues of US$19.50 and are exempt of any entrance fees. |
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Leo to Lion Program
Frequently Asked Questions |
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The Leo to Lion Program began July 1, 2007. This is a permanent program that was ratified as part of the Lions Clubs International Constitution.
Who qualifies for the Leo to Lion Dues Rate?
Former Leos between the age of legal majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and through the age of 30. Young adults between the age of legal majority in jurisdiction in which they reside and through the age of 30 also qualify as long as at least 10 new club members meet the qualifications above as a former Leo.
Do current Leos qualify?
Yes. Any current Leo between the age of legal majority and 30 is eligible for the dues concession upon submittal of the Student Member and Leo to Lion Certification Form. These documents must be received by Lions Clubs International by November 30 for the January semi-annual per capita billing and by May 31 for the July semi-annual per capita billing.
Does the reduced dues rate apply to traditional clubs?
Yes. All former Leos through age 30 involved in traditional clubs are eligible to receive the Leo to Lion Dues Rate.
How does the program benefit traditional clubs?
The Leo to Lion Program gives every Lions club the opportunity to include and welcome these valuable young leaders. When young adults join Lions, they bring new energy, inspire fresh ideas for service and provide increased support for local and international projects. This program encourages clubs to expand their membership, recruit young leaders and involve them in relevant projects.
How to Certify Leo to Lion Members:
In order to receive all the benefits of the Leo to Lion Dues Rate, the club secretary must certify former Leos as they are added to the club roster. The secretary may submit the printable Student Member and Leo to Lion Certification Form when adding a former Leo to the Monthly Membership Report (MMR) or complete the on-line certification by selecting “Leo Lion” from the membership type on the WMMR. Lions Clubs International will not issue credit to clubs who complete certification after the new member has been added. In these cases, the Leo to Lion Dues Rate will take effect with the next semi-annual per capita billing cycle and the club will be billed for the new member’s entrance fees. Once certified, recertification is only necessary when there is a change of membership status.
How to Certify Qualifying Young Adults:
When a group of 10 or more former Leos charter a new club, all current and incoming qualifying young adults must complete the Student Member and Leo to Lion Certification Form. Once the club is chartered, the secretary may submit the printable certification form when adding qualifying young adults to the Monthly Membership Report (MMR) or complete the on-line certification by selecting “Young Adult” from the membership type on the WMMR.
Filing by paper: Submit the printable Student Member and Leo to Lion Certification Form with the Monthly Membership Report (MMR) in which the qualifying member is being reported. Download the form for complete instructions.
Coming Soon!
Filing on-line WMMR: On-line certification of qualifying members will be available shortly. Please refer to the paper instructions. |
The Leo to Lion Program provides a transition for current and former Leos to build upon the skills that they learned as a Leo, but with all the rights and privileges as a Lion, and gives them an opportunity to form their own Lions club with other like-minded young adults.
Click here to view the Leo to Lion Program Flyer.
For more information about the Leo to Lion Program,
e-mail leo2lion@lionsclubs.org or phone the New Clubs and Marketing Department at (630) 571-5466, ext. 522. |
