Popularity of Lionism spread rapidly throughout the world until today over 1.4 Million Lion Club members can be found in 41,000 clubs in over 178 countries. Lions' is a service organization in which members enjoy fellowship an dedicate a portion of their free time to helping others in need in their community and the world. International Headquarters Oakbrook, IL is the headquarters for Lions International . Three hundred full-time employees are kept busy with membership management duties, filling merchandise orders, and publishing THE LION, a magazine sent to all Lions Club members. Purple sysmbolizes loyalty to country, friends and self, it shows strength, dedication and courage .
Gold represents sincerity of purpose, liberality, purity and generosity in mind and heart.
One important charity for all Wisconsin Lions is the support of the Lions Camp in Roshalt. Each Summer this camp serves over 2,000 visually impaired, mentally retard, and hearing impaired youths as well as blind adults. Camper fees are paid by Lions Clubs donations.