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Download the New Century Lions Club Kit materials
A Flexible Club Format Designed for Young Adults
New Century Lions clubs give adults, age of majority through age 35, the ability to create a Lions club that fits their lifestyle and need for flexibility. Providing hands-on projects and more extensive use of technology to ease club administration, the New Century Lions club is an exciting new endeavor that offers members:
- the same rights, privileges and responsibilities common to all Lions clubs members in good standing.
- empowerment to choose service activities based on individual interests and community needs.
- the knowledge and strength of over 44,000 Lions clubs worldwide.
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What kinds of activities might a New Century Lions club choose to pursue? Anything from building housing for disadvantaged people to environmental projects or working with young people - projects that will help their communities and ignite their volunteer spirit. Choice and flexibility are important elements of a New Century Lions club.
Quality individuals in your community: young professionals, emerging community leaders, current and former Leos, young parents and children of Lions are looking for ways to give back to their community. You can share the benefits of Lions with the young adults in your community by sponsoring a New Century Lions club.
New Century Lions Club Facts
Club Name and Insignia--New Century Lions clubs have a special emblem on their club charter, member certificates and other materials relating to the new club.
Membership--For seven years following the club's charter date, only men and women through age 35 may be invited to join. There is no requirement for members to leave the club when their age exceeds 35. Members have all rights, privileges and responsibilities common to all Lions members in good standing.
Charter Requirements--The New Century Lions club must have:
- enrollment of 20 members
- endorsement of a sponsoring club, zone, region, district cabinet or district committee
- approval of the district governor
- other requirements applicable to the chartering of a Lions club
A New Century Lions Club Branch may be formed with fewer members to meet huminitarian needs, environmental or cultural needs in underserved areas or to focus on specific projects and activities.
Dues--New Century members pay annual international dues plus appropriate club, district and multiple district dues, if any.
Dues Reductions--The Student Member Program and Leo to Lion Program offers dues discounts to qualifying students, graduating Leos and young adults.
Entrance Fee Waivers--Current and former Leos receive an entrance fee waiver.
Internet--New Century clubs are encouraged to use the Internet to submit membership reports every three months.
Length of Program--Seven years from the club's charter date the club may recruit adult members of any age. The club may continue to use the name New Century Lions club.
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New Century Sponsor Banner Patch Award
A club that sponsors a New Century Lions club will be awarded this patch for placement on its club banner. |
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Order a New Century Lions Club Extension Kit
To start a New Century Lions club, request your kit today by e-mail. You may also contact the New Clubs and Marketing Department by phone at 630-571-5466, ext. 522, or by fax at 630-571-1691. Kit materials listed below can be downloaded by selecting the appropriate item. |
The New Century Lions Club Extension Kit has everything you need to start a New Century Lions club:
Learn More!
For additional information about New Century Lions clubs, inquire at newcenturyclub@lionsclubs.org, or phone the New Clubs and Marketing Department at 630-571-5466, ext. 522.
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