What is a Lion? Lions International Purposes
TO CREATE	and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
TO POMOTE	the principles of good government and good citizenship.
TO TAKE	an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
TO UNITE	the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
TO PROVIDE	a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
TO ENCOURAGE	service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private