Leo clubs in Belgium
Friendship in Service of a Better Society !
Leos are, above all, friends. They are young adults, generally between the ages of 18 and 30, who come together in Leo Clubs throughout Belgium to serve others and make a difference in their communities.
What unites them is a shared commitment to serving society selflessly by combining volunteer work and fundraising to support and carry out local social projects.
Responsibilities
Each Leo Club is responsible for organizing various activities, including fundraising initiatives, social activities with their target groups, monthly meetings, and team-building events.
Each club is managed by a board consisting of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Immediate Past President.
Every club is free to develop its own identity through its club banner and internal regulations, provided these remain in accordance with the national statutes of Leo Clubs Belgium.
Leo Members
Anyone who wishes to contribute to society in a friendly and welcoming environment can become a member of a Leo Club.
Before joining the club, a candidate is expected to demonstrate social commitment and take the time to feel at home within the club during a probationary period ranging from six months to one year.
At the end of this period, both parties decide on mutual membership. During the induction ceremony, the new member is officially presented with and pinned a Leo pin, symbolizing the pride of representing Leo values and the Leo motto.
What means Leo Clubs Belgium ?
Leo Clubs Belgium is an affiliate of Lions International.
Both organizations share the same objective: to serve local and international communities.
In Belgium, Leo Clubs are represented in all four Lions Districts:
- Around fifteen clubs in District A (West and East Flanders);
- Around ten clubs in District B (Antwerp, Limburg, and Flemish Brabant);
- Around fifteen clubs in District D (Liège, Namur, Hainaut, and Luxembourg Province);
- And currently one club in District C (Brussels and Walloon Brabant).
In most cases, each district has its own District Council, and together these councils form the National Committee.
Multiple District 112 Belgium is part of an international network of more than 170,000 Leos in 38 Multiple Leo Districts across 143 countries worldwide, and counts more than 400 active members in Belgium.
