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Lions Clubs - Membership Opportunities

The document provides information on various membership opportunities available through Lions Clubs International (LCI) for individuals and families interested in volunteering in their communities. It outlines different membership types including regular membership, family membership which provides a dues discount for up to five family members, student membership with reduced dues for students aged 18-30, Leo Lion membership for former Leos aged 18-30, and various membership categories for those unable to serve as active members. The guide details eligibility requirements and dues for each opportunity.

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Lions Clubs - Membership Opportunities

The document provides information on various membership opportunities available through Lions Clubs International (LCI) for individuals and families interested in volunteering in their communities. It outlines different membership types including regular membership, family membership which provides a dues discount for up to five family members, student membership with reduced dues for students aged 18-30, Leo Lion membership for former Leos aged 18-30, and various membership categories for those unable to serve as active members. The guide details eligibility requirements and dues for each opportunity.

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Membership Opportunities

A quick-reference guide to membership options for new Lions.

Every club needs members in order to achieve its service goals. To help clubs recruit new members, LCI
offers several membership options to community members who want to volunteer and serve their
communities as Lions.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
In addition to regular membership, LCI offers special membership programs for families, college students, former Leos
and young adults.
Regular Member
This is our standard membership. Regular membership is for community members interested in volunteering, serving
the community and making our world a better place. Regular members pay an entrance fee (US$25) or charter fee
(US$30) and full international dues (US$43). Additional district, multiple-district and club dues apply.
Family Member
The Family Membership Program provides families with the opportunity to receive a special dues discount when they join
a Lions club together. The first family member (head of household) pays full international dues (US$43), and up to four
additional family members pay only half the international dues (US$21.50). All family members pay the one-time entrance
fee (US$25) or charter fee (US$30).
The Family Membership Program is open to family members who are (1) eligible for Lions membership, (2) currently in
or joining the same club, and (3) living in the same household and related by birth, marriage or other legal relationship.
To receive the family membership dues rate, complete the Family Unit Certification Form and submit it with the MMR, or
complete the certification on MyLCI. When chartering a club, complete the certification on the Report of Charter
Members.
Student Member
Student membership allows students to make new friends and help others in their community at the same time. Students
enrolled in an educational institution who are between the age of legal majority and through age 30 pay no entrance or
charter fee and half international dues (US$21.50). Students over age 30 who are joining a Campus Lions club pay a
US$10 entrance fee and full international dues. To receive the student-member dues rate, complete the Student Member
Certification Form and submit with the MMR, or complete the certification on MyLCI. When chartering a club, complete
the certification on the Report of Charter Members.
Leo Lion Member
Leo Lion membership allows current or former Leos between the age of legal majority and through age 30, who have
been a Leo for at least a year and a day, to continue doing volunteer work with LCI as a Lion. Leo Lions pay no entrance
fee or charter fee and pay half international dues (US$21.50). To receive the Leo Lion dues rate, complete the Leo to Lion
Certification and Years of Service Form and submit with the MMR or club charter application, or complete the certification
on MyLCI. To encourage Leo Lions to invite their friends, young adults between the age of legal majority and through age
30 who join a Leo Lions club receive the same fee waivers and dues discounts as Leo to Lion members.
Former Leo Member
Former Leos over the age of 30 who have been a Leo for at least a year and a day pay no entrance fee or charter fee
when joining a Lions club. To receive the fee waiver, complete the Leo to Lion Certification and Years of Service Form and
submit with the MMR or club charter application, or complete the certification on MyLCI.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
For prospective members who may not be able to meet the obligations of active membership, LCI offers several
membership categories to fit their needs.
Active Member
Active membership is the typical category of Lions membership. Active members receive all benefits, and must meet all
requirements, of Lions membership.
Affiliate Member
An affiliate member is someone who is not able to participate as an active member of the club but desires to support the
club and its community service initiatives.
Associate Member
An associate member has active membership in one Lions club and associate membership in a second club in their
community of residence or employment.
Honorary Member
An honorary members is not a member of the Lions club but may be granted honorary membership by a Lions club for
having performed outstanding service.
Life Member
A life member is a Lion who has maintained active membership for at least 20 years, or at least 15 years if the member
has reached age 70. Life membership may also be granted to a Lion who is critically ill.
Member-at-Large
A member-at-large is a member of a club who is unable to regularly attend club meetings but desires to retain
membership in the club.
Privileged Member
A privileged member is a Lion who has been a member 15 or more years but must relinquish active status because of
illness, infirmity, advanced age or other reason.
Dues
Club

Dist.

Intl

Dist. or Intl
Office

Voting
Privileges

Dist. or Intl
Conv. Delegate

Active

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Affiliate

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Club matters only

No

Associate*

Yes

No

No

No

Club matters only

No

Honorary

No

Club pays

Club pays

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Active

Life

Yes

Yes

One-time
US$650

Member-at-Large

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Club matters only

No

Privileged

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

* Detailed information regarding the obligations, rights and privileges of all membership categories can be found in the
Standard Club Constitution and By-Laws.

Membership and New Club Programs Department


300 W 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 USA
www.lionsclubs.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 630.203.3846
ME-105 EN 5/13

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