The  Lions Club International (LCI)  was founded in 1917. Auburn Host Lions was established in 1927 to become part of LCI's growing, global community - now, with more than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs serving communities in 200 countries. Lions around the world have a dynamic history, known first for fighting blindness, with an expanded recognition for volunteer work in many kinds of community projects -  caring for nature, helping in disaster relief, feeding the hungry, aiding children, schools, veterans, seniors and the disabled.

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.