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THIS PAST YEAR has been one of change and growth. I asked you to Strengthen the Pride, and you have answered this

challenge with a powerful response. We now stand at nearly 1.4 million members strong in 210 countries and geographic areas.

Our momentum as a global force for good continues to grow as we forge ahead, embarking on new projects as we hold fast toour core values of serving those who cannot help or speak for themselves. And while our message of service remains the same,the way in which we now move through the world of social media has, indeed, transformed how others see us.

The faces of Lions are everywhere: Twitter, Facebook, websites, Flickr and blogs. Our online presence is a tremendous marketingand publicity tool. Lions, showing what they do best—helping others—are illustrated in action feeding the hungry, takingenvironmental action, saving sight and saving lives, and engaging and inspiring youth to service. From webinars to onlinelearning, institutes and forums, Lions are continuing to discover new opportunities to motivate and inspire their service efforts in their clubs and communities.

Our Centennial Service Challenge is off to a great start as we look to meet our worldwide goal of helping 100 million people byJune 30, 2018. The men and women of Lions Clubs International are surging forward to continue the momentum begun at thestart of my year as your president on July 1. Celebrating our 100 years of service is a reason to rejoice and reinvigorate ourenergies to what drew us to become Lions.

Our reasons for joining a club may differ, but what does not vary is that each one of us is called to serve in a way that brings ustogether as a whole. Our pride is strong. I personally witnessed our Lions pride in service to others in each of the 45 countries I visited this past year. Reading this report shows you, in just a small way, how we have grown together in this past year to help20 million people. Think of it: In just one year, the lives of 20 million people have been touched by Lions.

I am so very proud to serve as your president. I have tremendous pride in this association and all that we do. And I have gratitudein my heart for the opportunity I was given to help lead Lions in service. On a map of the world, Lions light up the darkest cornerswith their kindness and efforts to render humanitarian aid. We have Strengthened the Pride, yes. But in so doing, we have alsostrengthened our universal hope for a peaceful, prosperous and healthy world.

Joe PrestonLions Clubs International President2014-2015

Lions Clubs International 2014-2015 President’s Report

Strength of the Pride

Strengthen the pride, Strengthen the pride, Strengthen the pride through

SERVICE for causes so worthy and just,

Strengthen the pride through INVOLVEMENT, belonging is never enough.

We have to BUILD our clubs up to SHOW the world what we're made of,

Strengthen the pride through service, strengthen the pride through LOVE.

Dig down deep, let it go, and roar like a Lion,

Tell the whole world we'll never stop tryin',

We are the Lions Clubs, we can't be denied, no, no, no,

So dig down deep, and strengthen the pride.

Strengthen the pride.

Strengthen the pride through GIVING, ready to answer the need,

Strengthen the pride through INVESTING in training others to lead;

We have to GROW OUR NUMBERS, expand relationships, too,

We just have to ASK somebody, somebody with a heart like you.

Come on and strengthen the pride, come on and strengthen the pride,

Come on and strengthen the pride, you'll never know 'till you've tried,

You'll never know' till you've tried.

Dig down deep, let it go, and roar like a Lion,

Tell the whole world we'll never stop tryin',

We are the Lions Clubs, we can't be denied, no, no, no,

So dig down deep, dig down deep, let it go, and roar like a Lion,

and tell the whole world we'll never stop tryin',

We are the Lions Clubs, we can't be denied, no, no, no,

So dig down deep, and strengthen the pride!

President Preston inspired Lions from thestage in Toronto last year by singing hisown composition, “Strength of the Pride.”

InternationalPresident JoePreston helpsunveil the grandprize winningentry created by13-year-old WeiJin Qian, ofDalian, China,onstage at the37th Lions Daywith the UnitedNations in NewYork City.

Multiple District300 G2 Lions in

Taiwan sponsoreda tree planting

project.

Service. This single word defines us asindividuals and as Lions. We Strengthen thePride every day that we volunteer as Lions.Who hasn’t felt a stirring of pride each timea project is accomplished, every time athank you is uttered by someone we’vehelped, or as we’ve watched as a pair ofeyeglasses changed someone’s life? Sucha simple gift, and yet something that bringssuch happiness to someone’s life. Becauseof Lions, a child can now learn his lessonsbecause he can see clearly; a mother cansee her child’s face and people can supportthemselves and their families because theywere given the gift of sight. The stories areendless. For some fortunate people, theirpaths will cross with Lions. Their needs willbe met because Lions were there to offerassistance or solace.

Lions Lead the Wayin World Service:

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Lions have always been ready to gothe distance. And now, as weanticipate our centennial, we can seejust how far we’ve gone. The lives of100 million more people from theworld’s population of 7 billion will betouched by Lions during ourCentennial Service Challenge. This ison top of 100 years of service begunin 1917 with one man’s inspiration togo out and do some good in theworld. Founder Melvin Jones knew hewanted to change the way peoplethought about community service, buthe never lived to see the strength ofour Lions pride today.

If Melvin Jones could see what heinspired, what would he think? Hedied in 1961 at the age of 82, but hisgift to the world is still thriving andgrowing. Jones received many honorsin his life, but he will always beremembered as the founder of LionsClubs International. In 1932 he wasnamed by President Herbert Hooverto a prestigious group of businessleaders who came to a White Houseconference to discuss the economy. In1945, he received the Order of Meritand Honor of the Cuban Red Cross.And that same year, he was part ofthe historic efforts in San Francisco tocreate a world body devoted to peacekeeping efforts—the United Nations.Our partnership with the UnitedNations continues as we supporthumanitarian assistance programsand save lives by immunizations andproviding life-saving medications tothe world’s poorest nations.

Above:Ajustadores Lions

in Mexicosponsored a pet

vaccination campto keep pets

healthy and safe.

Right: Gyöngyös-Matra Lions in

Hungaryconducted vision

screenings at ahome for senior

citizens.

Some parents in Perutraveled hundreds ofmiles to give theirchildren an opportunityto hear clearly. TheGerman Lions’foundation, Help forLittle Ears, has beenproviding new andrefurbished hearing aidsfor children in Peru andSouth Africa for the pastsix years.

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In 1950, LCI’s membership stood at 400,000—and outside the United States, clubs were located only in Toronto, Mexico Cityand Havana. As LCI heads toward the 2017-18 centennial celebration year, the association now has 1.4 million members inmore than 46,000 clubs in 210 countries. “Ask 1” is working. They’re saying yes, and we’re growing. The reach of Lionism, asMelvin Jones knew it, now circles the entire globe.

Members’ commitment to service still remains the heart of our global association. Service in our communities and wellbeyond those borders is what drives us to keep strengthening the pride. The pride of Lions grows continuously as we answerthe Centennial Service Challenges to Engage our Youth, Share the Vision, Relieve Hunger and Protect our Environment. Thinkof it: 100 million people will be directly helped bythe actions of Lions by June 2018.

Lions have dug deep into the earth to plant trees as we help to reforest the planet. They have cookedand stood over hot grills to feed hungry streetchildren. They’ve volunteered at youth camps andbuilt parks for children of all abilities to enjoy. Andthey’ve brought sight to countless men, women and children. Every day, every way, LionsStrengthen the Pride.

The Inawashiro Lions Club in Japan recruited more than 100 junior highschool students to help clean plant and algae growth from the shore ofLake Inawashiro, the fourth-largest lake in Japan. The project not onlyhelped clean the lake, but also illustrated the importance of volunteerismto students, a teacher told Lions.

PresidentPrestonpromotesliteracy byreading abook with achild in alibrary in hishome state of Arizona.

President Preston toured a Lions-supported guidedog school in Eze, France. “It was obvious they lovedtraining the dogs and working with the visuallyimpaired people who receive the dogs,” he says.

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Within days of the earthquake that struck Nepal, Lionsaround the world donated more than $200,000 for thepurpose of helping the people in Nepal and LCIFawarded a $100,000 Major Catastrophe Grant for reliefand reconstruction aid. Our rapid response to the crisisin Nepal illustrates that time after time Lions are usuallyamong the first on the scene offering assistance whendisaster strikes. Lions have always responded withimmediate and courageous aid during times of adversity.

When a construction project blocked street access to aschool in Rushford, Minnesota, Lions stood guard. Volunteercrossing guards included Lupy Myhro, 90. Lions served ascrossing guards for a year, even during Minnesota’s brutalwinter when temperatures plummeted to 20 degrees belowzero, to shepherd children safely across the street to theirschool.

Lions in Lagos, Brazil, sponsored a day of service helpingchildren with reading and counting lessons.

Beirut Downtown Lions in Lebanon provided warm clothingto some of the estimated 100,000 Syrian refugees who’vesought refuge in Lebanon.

King Philip Leos in Massachusetts held a “senior” prom, tothe delight of their guests—all senior citizens.

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The 37th Lions Day with the United Nations program held in March inNew York City drew more than 500 Lions from 37 countries. Threeextraordinary children were introduced to participants during the event,the theme of which was Children in Need. Wei Jin Qian, 13, fromDalian, China, was chosen from 400,000 children worldwide for herwinning interpretation of our 2015 International Peace Poster Contesttheme, “Peace, Love and Understanding.”

A 12-year-old boy from Toledo, Ohio, Jalen Ballard, explained aswinner of the International Essay Contest, how his blindness affectedhim—“If we, as a society, can become more understanding of others’differences, everyone will feel more valued, and this will help create amore peaceful world.”

And also on stage was a young girl named Brianna Leitten, whosecancerous tumor in her eye was removed after Bloomfield Lions inNew York screened her vision and suggested further medicalintervention after finding an abnormality. Brianna’s mother, Dorrie,explained how Lions saved her daughter’s life by vision screening“Lions save lives,” she said.

The LCIF-GAVI Alliance partnership is saving lives by providingimmunizations to protect the world’s most vulnerable children. Lionshave already helped vaccinate more than 200 million children worldwideagainst measles and rubella.

Members of the Multan Crescent Lions Club in Pakistanfeed the hungry during Worldwide Service Week.

Teens participating in a youth exchange camp inIowa make memories and friendships. There are 113 youth camps in 39 countries where Lions helppromote international understanding by hostingyoung people from around the world.

Chitwan Sauraha Lions in Nepal distribute reliefsupplies immediately after the April 25 earthquakethat left thousands dead, thousands more injuredand at least 100,000 people homeless.

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Lions do save lives. Every single day. “Life is too precious not to aim high.We save lives in many, many ways and in many, many nations,” PresidentPreston emphasizes. “As Lions, service is our identity, and service is ourmission.” Even the smallest acts of kindness can make big impacts.Photos don’t tell the whole story of how hard Lions work on behalf ofothers. But they do help illustrate how Lions serve around the world. Forevery picture that tells a story, there are so many thousands more that gountold. But Lions keep serving because it’s just what they do. Wherethere’s a need, there’s a Lion.

Our efforts are not overOur journey far from doneLift up your hearts, rejoiceWe’ve only just begun.––Joe Preston, International President, 2014-2015

After President Preston and his wife, Joni,helped serve lunch to children in need during aLions activity in Nairobi, Kenya, PresidentPreston takes time to engage a youngster inconversation.

Combating a growing diabetes health crisis, Dar es Salaam Mzizima Lions in Tanzania sponsored a diabetes camp that drew 250people to be tested. The club also tested vision while screening for diabetes, and 49 people received glasses. “People don’t haveaccess to health care, mostly because of the cost,” said Lion Bhavin Sonigra. Lions partnered with the Tanzania DiabeticAssociation to bring a mobile testing van to their community.