Headquarters
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
630-571-5466
Fax: 630-571-8890
Web site: http://www.lionsclubs.org
History
Founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1917, by businessman Melvin Jones. Since its inception, Lions Clubs International has been dedicated to helping those less fortunate in their communities and around the world. In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the members to be "knights of the blind." "We Serve" became the association's official motto in 1954.
International Membership
- World's largest service club association
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1.3 million men and women members
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More than 44,600 clubs
- Clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas
The Lions Club of St. Michael, Minnesota is located in district 5M7, and is part of Multiple District (MD) 5M, which includes all of Minnesota, Manitoba, and Northwest Ontario.