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LEO CLUBS |
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Sunderland High |
Lions
Caring About
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LEADING for LIFE |
Leo Clubs prepare young people for a lifetime of leadership |
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For young people a future |
Leo Clubs provide the young people of our community with an opportunity for personal development and contribution - individually and collectively - as responsible members of our local, national and international communities |
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Leadership, Experience, Opportunity - says it all: |
Leo members aquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers. They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world. Leos develop positive character traits and receive recognition for their contributions. |
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Serving their communities
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Leo Clubs are open to young people who have an interest in serving their communities. Based in our schools or in the community, Leo Clubs are divided into two tracks: Alpha and Omega. |
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Alpha Leo Clubs |
Are designed for people between 12 and 18 years old. It helps them look at community needs and how they can help. |
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Omega Leo Clubs |
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Are tailored for people between 18 and 30 years old. It is designed for personal and professional development and especially promotes leadership skills within community service. |
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Fun valuable and rewarding |
People who join Leo Clubs have fun, make new friends and experience the awards of serving others. This gives young people a strong foundation as they learn the meaning of leadership and service. |
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Leo Clubs help members further develop their leadership skills and prepare them for a lifetime of community involvement and contribution to society. |
Plus Leos learn valuable lessons and make connections that can help them succeed for the rest of their lives. |
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Sponsor a Leo Club
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When we sponsor a local Leo club, young people in our community have a unique opportunity to develop social, community and leadership skills. Leo clubs encourage young people to develop valuable skills and to serve others in their neighbourhoods and throughout the world. |
All Leo clubs provide their members with friendship and develop skills which are enhanced by participation in community service projects, social functions and leadership development activities. Through Leo clubs, young people will have a positive influence - helping them become better citizens. |
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History of Success
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Leo clubs are sponsored by local Lions clubs through Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest community service organization, with 1.3 million members across the globe. |
The first Leo club was started in 1957 by the Glenside Lions Club in Pennsylvania, USA, and there are now more than 5,700 Leo clubs in approximately 140 countries. |
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make a difference Change the World |
Want to find out more about Leos? Why not contact your local Leo Club
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For further information please contact our Leo Officer on: Tel: 0845 833 7841 or email Youth Projects |
Link to Leo Clubs 
