Today, various businessmen engaged in dubious activities can, unfortunately, achieve high social and political positions. In his opinion, this is why a club should be an exclusive organization whose members adhere to a certain standard. For some the notion of public service is even more operative. So when I got the opportunity to become a member of the Lions Club, I took advantage of it, and have enjoyed it immensely ever since. One of the best things here in the Czech Republic is that even small sums are enough to make a real difference.
Charitable activities are a critical part of the activities of other clubs as well.
The Rotary Club, for example, is based on a principle very similar to that of the Lions. Not that one should underestimate a club's social role. According to Kratochvil, a club is the venue of many interesting social events and meetings. They find assistance here in adapting to their new environment. In fact, even outside of Prague, many members find their clubs offer a generous measure of social support.