I am a LION, you ask me why, my first reply must be
with the efforts of many others, I help the blind to see.
Children who might have to walk the earth with wide unseeing eyes,
never knowing the beauties of the flowers, birds and butterflies
and never see a crimson sunset nor the different greens of the trees.
Its good to be a brother LION and know that I'm helping one of these.
Parents who are handicapped by the tragic loss of sight
can't properly care for their families without the benefit of light;
their problem might be corrected but there is a lack of adequate funds.
The lions anticipate the need and once again the job is done.
There is aid for the underpriviledged as well as the lame and the blind.
My aspiration as a LION is to be a brother to all mankind;
and by working with fellow members in doing what needs to be done,
more is accomplished collectively than I could ever do alone.
Yes, I belong to the Lions Club and I have told you why, in part,
its motivating power is compassion....an organization with a heart-unquote.

Past International Director Joseph W. Lawson of Britol, Virginia