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Acronymns
Acronyms and similar organizational names​
Every organization has them. Lions is no exception.
We have multiple organizations that work in partnership and a glossary of acronyms for various positions, programs, and training opportunities.
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For many new and seasoned Lions, the acronyms can be confusing - especially when they are similar.
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Let's start with the big 4.
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LCIF
Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF
LFC
Lions of Canada
(LCIF)
Lions Clubs International Foundation
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Our mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants. For more than 50 years, we’ve dedicated our energies to increasing the ability of Lions everywhere, helping them empower the communities they serve. Since 1968, LCIF has given over US$1 billion in grants. Of those grants, many have come to Canada to help districts and club serve their communities.
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In fact, Canadian Lions have received more than we have given.
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https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
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Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF
The Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF is a registered Canadian Charity. Hence, it enables Canadian contributors to receive an official Canadian Income Tax Receipt. Contributions to the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF are often used for Canadian Lions Club Grants applications.
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https://lionsofcanadafundforlcif.ca
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(LFC)
Lions Foundation of Canada
Lions Foundation of Canada's mission is to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost. To do this, the Foundation operates Dog Guides Canada - a pre-eminent national training school and charity that assists individuals with disabilities through specialized Dog Guide programs, that established in 1985. Now the largest school of its kind in Canada, Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is located in Oakville and has a breeding and training facility in Breslau.
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Lions of Canada
Lions from across Canada have come together to support Lions Clubs across Canada and work to promote the purposes and objectives of Lions within the Canadian context.
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https://www.lionscanada.ca/about-us
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And More Acronyms​
If you get an email from, for instance,:
Jane Doe
CT, PDG
about some ALLI training
this glossary should help.
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ALLI Advanced Lions Leadership Institute
ELLI Emerging Lions Leadership Institute
FDI Faculty Development Institute
GAT Global Action Team
GLT Global Leadership Team
GMT Global Membership Team
GST Global Service Team
ID International Director
LCI Lions Clubs International
LCIF Lions Clubs International Foundation
LCICon Lions Clubs International Convention
LCIP Lions Certified Instructor Program
PID Past International Director
PIP Past International President
RLLI Regional Lions Leadership Institute
CS Cabinet Secretary
CT Cabinet Treasurer
DG District Governor
DGE District Governor Elect
VDG Vice District Governor
PDG Past District Governor
ZC Zone Chairperson
RC Region Chairperson
CEA Club Excellence Award
CQI Club Quality Initiative
DIR Director
PP Past President
TT Tail Twister
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If you see an acronym you need help with, or if you have questions, just email us.​