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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How to Become a Member?
    Membership in the Lions Club is by "invitation only" as mandated by its constitution and by-laws. All member applicants need a sponsor who is an active member and of good standing in the club they intend to join. While sponsorship may be obtained by an applicant in order to become a legitimate member, sponsorship is no guarantee of membership. Acceptance of membership is still subject to the approval of the majority of the club's board of directors. A Lions Club chooses…
  • How do I request eyeglasses for a mission or health fair?
    Both Lions and non-Lions may order glasses from our Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers [LERCs]. Contact any of our LERCs to place an order. Each Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center has a website that describes the procedure for ordering glasses. Please call or write the LERC staff with your questions. View the list of Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers.
  • How do I donate eyeglasses and what do the Lions accept?
    The Lions accept new, used, prescription, non-prescription, eyeglasses, safety glasses and sunglasses. Broken or incomplete glasses are not accepted.  Lions Clubs International does not have a recycling program for contact lenses. Please note: Lions Clubs International headquarters and Lions clubs are legally prohibited from providing a tax receipt for your donation. They also may not suggest a Fair Market Value for glasses donated. We suggest contacting a licensed tax preparer in your community for a Fair Market Value determination. Donating to…
  • What Does Lions Club Do?
    The International Association of Lions Clubs, more commonly known as Lions Clubs International, is an international non-political service organization established originally in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, by Melvin Jones. The stated purposes of Lions Clubs International are: To Organize, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs. To Coordinate the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs. To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. To Promote the principles of good…
  • How do I donate hearing aids?
    The Lions accept used hearing aids at designated locations. View the list of Hearing Aid Recycling Program Centers by opening this PDF. Or contact a Lions-affiliated foundation in your region to learn if they have a program. Please note: Lions Clubs International headquarters and Lions clubs are legally prohibited from providing a tax receipt for your donation. They also may not suggest a Fair Market Value for glasses donated. We suggest contacting a licensed tax preparer in your community for a…
  • How do I request assistance from the Lions for vision, hearing, financial aid or sponsorship?
    The Lions programs are funded and administrated locally. To find a club serving your community, use the Club Locator link that appears at the top of home page. This is a directory of all active Lions clubs. Please note: Not all clubs have a physical location, address or telephone number. Open the Club Locator link. In the Search bar enter only the name of the city. Select the "Search" button. A list of clubs will appear. Next to the Club President’s…
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