In 1920, with the chartering of Windsor Ontario Lions Clubs in Canada, the association became international.
In 1950, Melvin Jones was conferred the title of Secretary General of Lions International.
Melvin Jones died in 1961 and his birthday on 13th January is celebrated as Founders day and the month of January as a Rededication month.
Lionism was introduced in India in 1956 by Lion Noshir Pundole with the organization of Lions Club of Bombay Host on 3rd February.
Today India boasts of having more than 6200 Clubs and the second largest membership in the world with 225000 plus members.
World over, we are a team of 1.36 million volunteers spread across 208 countries and geographical locations, with over 46,000 clubs connected – right from the International level – to the constitution area level, the multiple district level, to the district level and finally to the club all working together to enhance our ability to serve.
Our World membership is divided into 7 Constitution areas
- UNITED STATES / AFFLIATES / BERMUDA and Bahamas
- CANADA
- South America, Central America, Carribean &A Mexico
- Europe
- Orient and South East Asia
- India, South Asia, Africa and the Middle East (ISAAME) to which we belong
- Australia, New Zealand, PPapua New Guinea, Indonesia and South Pacific.
India comprises of 7 Multiple Districts –
321 - North
322 - East
323 - West (16 Districts 1343 Clubs 53263 members)– States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,Rajasthan, Chaatisgarh, UnionTerritories of Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
324 - Tamil Nadu,
318 - Kerala
317 - Karnataka
316 - Andhra Pradesh
In Mumbai we have 3 Districts 323 A1, A2, & A3 – 250 Clubs 13000 plus members.
A1 - 61 Clubs with 3360 members
