The mission:
MISSION 1.5 is the drive to reach 1.5 million members worldwide, so we can better meet the growing needs of our communities and serve more people than ever before.
Challenge accepted by:
Phoenix Asian American Lions Club (PAALC)
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Summary:
The PAALC is the largest club in Arizona with 92 Lions, 14 Leos, 10 Cubs — and growing.
About the club:
Chartered in May 2015, the PAALC is Arizona’s pioneering family club primarily made up of working couples and their children. Since inception, its membership has spanned a wide range of professional backgrounds and included more than 10 nationalities. The club regularly celebrates cultural diversity by hosting potluck socials with themed cuisines like Vietnamese, Filipino, Mexican and Ukrainian.
Phoenix Asian American Lions Club’s Five Tips for Club Growth
- Diversify your service. Offering a variety of service projects ensures there’s something for everyone.
- Make it family friendly. The only thing better than having a new member join your club is welcoming an entire family.
- Fuel the passion. Members who are passionate and proud to be Lions will invite others to join.
- Keep meetings fun and productive. When members enjoy going to meetings, they’ll want to bring friends and family with them.
- Create a plan for engaging new members. Having a plan in place for involving new members is as important as inviting them to join in the first place.
Ready to join the mission?
Visit lionsclubs.org/mission1.5.
Steve Gnall is a senior copywriter for Lions International.
