History of Leo Club

The first Leo club was formed in 1957 by a high school baseball coach in Pennsylvania, who was an active member of the Lions Club (the largest international service organization).  The club adopted maroon and gold as the Leo Club colors.  Many other Leo clubs were formed thereafter.  As the spirit of the clubs spread, the Lions Clubs International decided to adopt the club as an official program of their association in October 1967.  Today, the Leo club program has become one of the largest international youth service functions. 

Objective

"...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community."

The Leo Club Motto

Leadership: Leos serve the school and the community.  They develop organization and leadership skills in the process, as they are encouraged to bring about change in the community and to inspire their peers.

Experience: Members have a chance to experience working with a variety of people.  They gain valuable communication skills and life experiences. 

Opportunity: The Leo Club provides its members the opportunity to discover individual strengths, to develop character, and to receive recognition for their contributions.