We are
men, women and youth who reside in your community and volunteer our
time and efforts to humanitarian causes throughout our district, the State of
Virginia and the world. By conducting service projects and raising funds we
strive to help indigent people locally and throughout the world community. The
Lions' motto is, "We Serve". Our association was founded in
Chicago,
Illinois in 1917. Lions Clubs International has grown to be the world's
largest service organization with more than 1.3 million members belonging to
approximately 46,795 local clubs in 193 countries and geographical areas.
Lions Clubs International headquarters is located in Oak Brook, Illinois and
is governed by a board of directors, which are elected annually at our
International Convention. In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions at their
convention in Cedar Point, Ohio and challenged them to become "Knights of
the Blind in the Crusade against Darkness." Since that challenge, service
to the blind and visually impaired is one of the association's most
significant activities. Lions come from many countries and speak different
languages and profess many religious and political beliefs: however, they all
subscribe to common objectives and ethical principles.
If you would like more information about Hampton Mercury Lions or would like to attend a meeting send us an email.
