Leo Clubs are the youth organization of Lions Clubs International and are open to individuals 18 to 30 years of age. Leo Clubs are non-political and non-religious, according to the Lions principles.The purpose of the Leo Club is to promote service activities among young people, give Leos the opportunity to educate themselves, and to accumulate experience in leadership and service activities. Being a Leo is also about making new friends in the neighbourhood, within the country, and on the international level.

The first Leo Club was organized in Glenside, Pennsylvania in 1957, by Lions members James Graver and William Ernst. They created the Leo Club as a way of introducing community service to young people. When Lions Clubs around the world learned of this group of young volunteers, they duplicated the concept, and soon, Leo Clubs were formed all over the world. In fiscal year 1967-68, the Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International officially adopted the Leo Club program.

As of 2003, there are 5,600 Leo clubs locatedworldwide As of July, 2003 there are 140,000 Leos in 137 nations, 125 Leo districts, and 22 multiple districts. The Reno Host Leo Club provides members with a sense of satisfaction through performing community services, while offering the chance to meet new friends and to network. Service to the community is our main goal.

For more information on how to join the Reno Host Lions, contact:
   Dr. Troy Humphreys
   Membership Committee Chair
   tel: (775) 359-2499

or call the Club at (775) 825-8811 and leave a message.