Why you should become a Lion 1. The opportunity to improve the local and world community through service. 2. To share fellowship with individuals with similar motivation to serve. 3. The opportunity to develop and experience Leadership at all levels. Networking with other      business professionals. 4. The opportunity to practice and improve public speaking skills. 5. Participation in team activities to accomplish what cannot be accomplished individually. 6. Assist in decision making regarding how the Lions club will help the community. 7. Make vital contributions to the development and effectiveness of Lions organizations and procedures. 8. Learn about cultures from throughout the world. 9. Help eradicate preventable and reversible blindness 10. Visit communities and clubs that you would not otherwise visit. 11. Experience a variety of great foods during Lions-related travel. 12. To participate in Lions activities outside the local community and outside the United States. 13. Engage in pin trading on a worldwide basis. 14. Help to develop future leaders for the Lions organization. 15. Become more knowledgeable and involved in the local and world community. 16. Obtain the opportunity to extend the gift of Lions membership to others. 17. Improve knowledge of the value of complete and effective coordination. 18. Work closely with Lions who have diverse backgrounds and ethnicity. 19. Develop lifelong friendships. 20. Learn to depend on others and have them reliably depend on you. 21. The opportunity to share in the growth of the community. 22. The satisfaction derived from helping others. 23. The opportunity to become a better person and a better citizen. 24. Right to hold office at club, district, and international level. 25. Become a true success in life by helping others.