New Century Lions Club
A Flexible Club Format Designed for Young Adults
The New Century Lions Club gives adults 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 approximately 45,000 Lions clubs worldwide.
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 pins, 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 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.
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.