Empowering Our Purpose:
How Service, Leadership, and LCIF Drive Our Mission
The Heart of Lions—Hands-On Community Service
Every Lions year begins with momentum driven by local service. Whether organizing community vision
screenings through Iowa KidSight, assembling student care packages, or running local food drives, hands-on
service remains the foundation of why members join and stay. These local efforts directly address immediate
needs and demonstrate the visible impact of Lions across Iowa towns.
Amplifying Local Work through LCIF Grants
While local hands-on effort powers service projects, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
multiplies that impact. LCIF funding provides matching grants, disaster relief, and equipment support that turn local ideas into major community developments.
Disaster & Emergency Relief: Equipping localclubs to deliver rapid relief—such as cleanup supplies
and food distribution—when local floods or naturaldisasters hit.
Health & Vision Grants: Funding specialized equipment to expand vision and hearing screening
programs across schools and clinics.
Matching Club Funds: Directing contributions back into local district projects so clubs can accomplish
larger goals than would be possible alone.Go onto LCIF to donate. You can also donate on the
Lion Portal. Grants have gone to Iowa. Two years agothere was a flood along the Big Sioux River in Iowa.
Akron Lions Club was able to get an Emergency Grant to help people from Akron and Hawarden.
Gathering at Conventions & Elevating District Leadership
To stay connected, inspired, and informed, attending upcoming district conventions and leadership forums
is essential. Conventions serve as more than formal meetings—they are opportunities to share project ideas,
discover new LCIF grant pathways, and build bonds with fellow Lions across the state.
With a new service year comes the vital need to fill club and district leadership roles. Stepping into
positions such as club president, service chairperson, or LCIF coordinator ensures that clubs remain structured,
energized, and capable of taking full advantage of international grant resources.
Inviting Others to Join the Journey
The best way to sustain service projects and fill future leadership roles is through consistent membership
growth. Inviting community members, friends, and colleagues to participate in a hands-on service event or
attend a meeting provides them with a direct look at how Lions make a tangible difference.
Share the Experience: Invite prospective members to a service activity or a club project before asking
them to join formally.
Highlight the Impact: Explain how local servicecombined with LCIF grant backing transforms both
local neighborhoods and global initiatives.
Provide Clear Next Steps: Offer simple orientation details and welcome new members.