Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in South Oldham Lions Clubs (SOLC). "We Serve" in the South Oldham area of Oldham County. Following are answers to some frequently asked questions on membership to get you started. Please contact one of our members for more information.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Membership

1. How can I become a Lions club member?

2. How can I join a Leo club?

3. What is a Lions club?

4. What are the benefits of membership?

5. How can I start a Lions club?

How can I become a Lions club member?
Membership is through invitation by a local Lions club. To learn more or to be considered for membership, look at this website and search the member directory to contact one of our members.  If our club is not near you, read further to find a club in your community or on how to start a Lions club. You may want to search on the city of your home and/or business as there may be more than one club in a community and one better suited to your needs. Use LionNet to see if a local club has its own Web site to learn more.

For additional assistance contact our President Joseph Hardt at 502-241-6030.

How can I join a Leo club?
Membership in a Leo club is open to young men and women of good character who meet local age requirements and are deemed eligible by the Leo club committee of the sponsoring Lions club. Use the Leo Directory to locate the club nearest to you to inquire about membership. If there is not a Leo club near you, use the Club Locator to contact a local Lions club and inquire about starting a Leo club.

What is a Lions Club?
A Lions club is a group that comes together and shares a common interest in community service, supporting the Lions motto "We Serve." There is more than one type of Lions club; and one or more may exist in your community. For example, one Lions club may meet at noon and another in the evening; or there may be a college campus club. Learn more about the different types of Lions clubs: Traditional, New Century, Campus, Club Branch and Leo.

Also, read "Look At Lions Now" and "I Am A Lion."

What are the benefits of membership?
There are nearly 1.4 million men and women members of Lions clubs in 193 countries. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization.

As a Lions club member you will experience:

• A network of people who share common interests and a commitment to service, making an impact on your local community

• Pride in commitment to demonstrate Lions' motto, "We Serve"

• Personal growth & leadership opportunities through mentoring and training programs.

• Fellowship with worldwide members at International Conventions and exchange programs    

• Extension of local efforts through Lions Club's International Foundation helping others around the world    

• Access to valuable savings and services.

How can I start a Lions club?
Is there a need in your community that is not being met? Consider forming a Lions club to bring together community service-minded individuals in an area where there is no Lions club or where an additional club would further Lions service.

Think beyond municipalities when assessing a community for a new club and consider business parks, corporations, college campuses, medical complexes and shopping areas.

In areas where it is difficult to meet the 20-member minimum to charter a new club, consider starting a club branch. A club branch allows individuals to broaden the reach of a parent club while meeting at its own time and location, serving its own community.

Ordering a Club Formation Kit

If you would like to receive a new club formation kit, please contact our New Clubs Team. Be sure to include your name, mailing address, phone number and the type of club you're interested in.

Any additional questions should be directed to your sponsor or email SOLC

Last Modified Friday, September 16, 2011 12:50:12 PM