In 1920 the first Lions Clubs started in Canada and in only seven years, the movement spread to China, Mexico and Cuba. Lionism reached Europe in 1948, as clubs were chartered in Sweden, Switzerland, and France. Truly the movement has now become an International force for good. Lions Clubs came to Alabama in 1922, first to Montgomery, Mobile and Birmingham. The next year these were joined by clubs in Auburn, Dothan and Tuscaloosa.
Meetings promote fellowship and harmony.
Projects and activities are geared to the needs of the local community. Participation is urged in an international program to serve any need, with no thought to race, creed, nationality, religion or politics, with other organizations which seek the same goal of unselfish service to all people. Extending good often brings good will in return. This builds mutual faith in one another and lays a foundation for productive fellowship and resolution of misunderstandings.