Club Twinning

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The International Club Twinning Program is a voluntary and mutual agreement between clubs in different countries. Lions and Leos can participate; however, twinning should occur between like clubs (i.e. Lions with Lions, Leos with Leos). The purpose of twinning is to give clubs from various cultures an opportunity to learn about one another. Through correspondence, the twinning partners actively illustrate the first object of the association, "To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world."

Although some clubs hold a special ceremony to commemorate a twinning relationship, Lions Clubs International does not require a formal ceremony to be eligible for twinning recognition.

Prior to Twinning
If twinning is a new activity for your club, be advised that:

• No single "program" is in effect for the entire association. Selection of a twin, contents of correspondence and the extent of communication or cooperation between clubs varies according to personalities and desires of those involved.
• Twinning is not to be initiated to persuade others to adopt your ways, or entered into with the expectation of financial or material assistance.
• Twinning should provide its participants with an opportunity to learn from one another, realizing that in exchanging information and opinions, it is not always necessary to reach agreement in order to learn from the experience.

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