Specialty Clubs Program
Answering a Special Call to Serve
Launched in August 2017, the Specialty Club program was designed to create clubs in which members share a common interest or passion, allowing them to connect with one another on a deeper level. For example, they may share a hobby, profession, culture, common cause or life experience.
Forming specialty clubs allows groups of people around the world to turn their passions into rewarding service projects that directly benefit their communities.
Joining a specialty Lions club is a great way to meet people who share common interests and build leadership skills while serving your community.
Explore how Lions can apply and serve as a Specialty Clubs Program Coordinator to help support their district’s new club development goals.
Specialty Club Toolkit
The Specialty Club Program Toolkit contains all the resources needed to understand and promote the program. It includes:
- Specialty Club Program Infographic (PNG)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Specialty Club Program Presentation (PPT)
- 3+ clubs/100+ members Specialty Clubs Program Coordinator Application/Development Plan (PDF)
- 2 clubs/40 members Specialty Clubs Program Coordinator Application/Development Plan (PDF)
- Specialty Club Model Mapping Worksheet (PDF)
Program Updates
- Stay up to date on Specialty Clubs Program achievements, resources and coordinator news. Read all about it here (coming soon).
- Specialty Clubs Program Coordinators can be recognized for their achievements. Awards and criteria are available on the Membership Awards and Presidential Awards Initiatives pages.
Discover How Lions with Shared Interests Are Serving
Lions Specialty Clubs: Overview
Lions Specialty Clubs: Cause
Lions Specialty Clubs: Retiree
Lions Specialty Clubs: Culture
Lions Specialty Clubs: Sports
Sutton Racing Lions Club
Web Series
The Specialty Clubs Program web series provides information on chartering specialty clubs, and the benefits of choosing a specialty category:
- Episode 1 – What’s so special about Specialty Clubs?
- Episode 2 – Is this program really NEW?
- Episode 3 – How do I charter a new specialty club?
- Episode 4 – Campus Clubs: Becoming Lion for Life!
- Episode 5 – Specialty, virtual, cyber... please explain!
Have a Question?
Have a question about the Specialty Clubs Program? Please email questions and requests to specialtyclubs@lionsclubs.org.
