Lions International Stamp Club - Details

The Lions International Stamp Club (LISC ) was formed at the International Convention in Atlantic City in 1951 by dedicated Lions with a common bond of Lionism and Philately. Melvin Jones, the founder of Lionism, was an avid stamp collector and a charter member of LISC.

The purpose of LISC is to foster and develop the hobby of stamp collecting among Lions and their families, Leos and Lionesses, and to strengthen Lionism through International Goodwill.

LISC has a Constitution and Policy which governs its activities, together with elected officers and committees to carry out its projects and goals. It is an affiliate organisation of Lions Clubs International with its annual meeting held each year during the International Convention.

Membership is open to any Lion in good standing ,with Associate membership for any immediate family member of a Lion, Leo or Lioness.

Over 100 countries have issued postage stamps with the Lions logo in recognition of Lions Club activities in their countries.The first Lions stamp was issued by Cuba in1940 at the 24th International convention in Havana.

There are over 400 members of LISC worldwide and each receive a quarterly newsletter "The Philatelist" which includes articles on Lions stamps and covers together with many offers to members. An Annual Roster lists all members names, addresses and philatelic interests. Each year a Commemorative Cachet is issued and a limited issue LISC Trading Pin is struck.

Local Chapters of LISC have been formed in many USA states/districts as well as in Asia, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom and
Ireland.

All these Chapters are actively involved in charitable and community service projects as well as the hobby of stamp collecting and always uphold the Lions International motto "We Serve".