Victorian Lions Foundation
About Us
Mission Statement
Our Mission
To support the development of Health and Welfare Programmes for the benefit of the population within the five Lions Club Districts encompassing Victoria and Southern New South Wales, and to support medical research to improve health throughout the world.
The primary role of the Foundation is to create a Capital Fund to support the creation of major programmes through liaison with Lions Clubs, Charitable Trusts and Corporations.
The Foundation shall also support those Projects which come under the auspices of the Foundation from time to time.
Purpose & Rules
Updated Nov 2023
Objectives
To provide funds, property and benefits to appropriate institutions or projects as determined by two or more Lions Clubs District Conventions.
To manage such charitable projects as are funded from their own Capital Fund held by the Foundation and which operate within the Statement of Purposes of the Foundation.
To assist financially such medical institutions and Lions sponsored projects as shall be determined by the Foundation Council.
To encourage Lions Clubs to support the Foundation with donations of 'designated' and 'undesignated' funds.
To encourage Charitable Trusts and Corporations to support the Foundation by donations or bequests.
Membership
All Lions Clubs in the "V" Lions Districts are Members of the Foundation.
Membership of the Foundation is also open to individuals, firms, corporate bodies and organisations as provided for in the rules of the Foundation.
Applications and requirements for Life Governors and Members:
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