Recruiting new club members is an on-going process. Often, new members introduce new club projects and activities.

Potential new Leo club members can be recruited from among:

• classmates
• friends
• relatives
• friends from church, synagogues, mosques, etc.
• sports teammates
• youth group friends
• co-workers

Leos can ask others to help identify potential new members. Leos can ask:  

• teachers
• coaches
• clergy
• community leaders
• family members
• Lions

The media is another source for the recruitment of new Leos. The accomplishments of successful young leaders are often featured in the local media. Leos can contact these young achievers and invite them to join their Leo club.

Once a young person exhibits interest in joining a club, Leo leaders can invite the prospect to the club's next fundraiser or service project. During the event, the Leos can introduce the newcomer to other club members. Allow the prospect to decide if Leo club membership is right for him or her.

Leo Club Membership Growth Award

Any Leo who recruits three or more new members in October can receive the new Leo Club Membership Growth Award. The maroon and gold-colored lapel pin features the Leo logo.

To obtain the award, Leo club advisors must submit the following information in writing to the Youth Programs Department at international headquarters:

• their name and mailing address
• the name of the Leo(s) receiving the award
• the names of the new Leo club members.

Upon receipt of the information, Leo new member kits are provided. The US$5 Leo club entrance fee is charged to the account of the sponsoring Lions club. The award request deadline is November 30.

For more information about this award, click here.