Start a New Club

You see a community in need. You remember the faces of people you have impacted through service. You want give others the opportunity to make a real difference. You know that with Lions, problems get smaller and communities get better.

Start a new Lions club today!

While traditional clubs top the list of club formats, we know that one size does not fit all. That's why we offer several new club formats to choose from. Campus, Leo Lions and New Century Lions clubs are designed to involve students, graduating Leos and young adults. A club branch can be formed with fewer members.

You may also consider forming a special interest club (educators, medical groups) or cyber club. Both are chartered just like a traditional club.

To charter a new club, you will need:

• 20 or more charter members
• A sponsoring club, zone, region, district cabinet or district committee
• Completed charter application and report of charter members
• Your current district governor's approval
• Appropriate charter fees and certification forms

Awards

To underscore the importance of new club development and to recognize and honor outstanding Lions and clubs for their achievements and dedication to the chartering of a new club, Lions Clubs International offers a number of special awards.

Extension Awards
Extension Awards are presented to two Lions, who, in the opinion of the serving district governor, provided the greatest assistance in the organization of a new Lions club. Lions nominated for an Extension Award receive a medallion for each of the first five clubs chartered, and greater awards for chartering 10, 15, 25, 25, 30 and 40 clubs.

Any Lion may receive the award, including transfer charter members, but with the exception of the district governor, new charter members and international representatives.

Beginning fiscal year 2010-2011, Extension Awards will be presented after the club has been chartered for a year and a day. The Extension Award will be sent to the district governor for presentation to the club organizer(s).

Club Sponsor Banner Patch
Clubs that sponsor a new club receive a commemorative banner patch.

District Governor Extension Award
The District Governor Extension Award is awarded to district governors who charter one or more clubs within their district. The prestigious pin is personalize to display the number of clubs chartered during their year.

Beginning fiscal year 2010-2011, District Governor Extension Awards will be issued to the immediate past district governor after June 1 following their fiscal year. The award will indicate the number of new clubs formed in the previous fiscal year that are still in good standing as of May 31 of the next fiscal year.