First you must know that LIONS stands for "Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations' Safety"! The Mission of Lions is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. The 1.4 million members of our volunteer organization in over 200 countries are different in many ways, but share a core belief – community is what we make it.
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all peoples of the world for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and International Cooperation Understanding and Friendship!
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The New York Cyber Business & Industry Lions Club (NYCBILC), established on June 20, 2025, by SVDG Shah Nawaz, under the visionary leadership of Governor Terry Paladini (2024-2025). It is the first men and women business and industry club formed in Lions to serve as a model for others to join. Members hail from diverse business and industries globally, united by a shared commitment to serving their communities in need and supporting the causes of Lions International Foundation worldwide. NYCBILC is a New York State 501c3 Corporation and holds a 501c4 nonprofit status under Lions Clubs International.
Members interact holding monthly Zoom meetings and engage in personal meetings during Lions International Conventions, Multiple District (State) Conventions, during the week of LIONS/UN DAY, and the club’s annual convention/trade show meetings.
NYCBILC mission is to promote business initiatives that benefit communities in need by implementing programs that prioritize civic, social, and cultural endeavors. These programs aim to enhance the visibility of Lions; provide educational support to young entrepreneurs. Additionally, the mission encompasses supporting Lions Clubs International Foundation’s global services initiatives that encompass various areas, including health (vision, diabetes, cancer), youth development, environmental conservation, and disaster relief.
Registrations are open for 2026 Conventions and Symposium. To register contact:
March 20, 2026: Lions Day/United Nations
April 17-18: MD20 Convention – Syracuse, NY
July 3-7, 2026: Hong Kong
September 3-5: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
NOTE: We invite business & industry (Manufacturer) owners who share our views to join us. Detach the membership application and emails it to us.
All donations accepted on lionsclubs.org support Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organization. Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt social welfare organization and is not eligible to accept or solicit charitable donations. LCI and LCIF are EEO providers.
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