Purpose And Code Of Ethics

Lions Code of Ethics

To show : My faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.
To seek : Success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of may own self respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.
To remember : That in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.
Whenever : A doubt arises as to the right ethics of my position or action towards my fellowmen to resolve such a doubt against myself.
To hold : Friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by the one to another but that true friendship demands nothing, but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.
Always : Bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labour and means.
To aid : My fellowmen by giving sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.
To be careful : With my criticism and liberal with my praise, to build up, not destroy.

To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.
To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community
To unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding
To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest, provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest, provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.