Seal Beach Leo Club

   Serving the Community Since 1997

The Seal Beach Leo Club provides an opportunity for youth to help the community while having fun.  The club is sponsored by the Seal Beach Lions Club, which has been serving the community since 1939.  Leo Club activities include service projects, fundraisers and social functions.  The Leo motto,  Leadership -  Experience – Opportunity, is fulfilled as members work together in response to the needs of others.

Who Benefits from the Leo Club?

Young People.  Participation in Leo activities and projects helps young people prepare for the future by developing leadership, organizational and social skills.  Members’ experience increased self-esteem and personal growth as they meet challenges and accept responsibilities.  By volunteering their time and talents for the benefit of others, Leos learn firsthand the value and rewards of service.  Leo club involvement can start young men and women on a lifetime of helping others.  Members’ receive certificates of volunteer service hours for participation in club activities, which fulfills high school and college community service requirements.

The Community.  Leo projects contribute to the well being of the communities of Seal Beach, Rossmoor and Los Alamitos.  The Seal Beach Leo Club has provided service and funds to McGaugh School, the Animal Care Center, Oak and McAuliffe Middle schools, Seal Beach Pony Baseball, the Seal Beach Recreation Department, the Lions Youth Exchange Program, the “Safe Rides” program at the Los Alamitos Youth Center, the Blind Children’s Learning Center, the Lions Student Speaker Foundation, LAHS Grad Night, LAHS “Every-15-Minutes” Program, Braille Institute,  CASA Youth Shelter, Save-our-Beach and more.

Annual Leo Events (Partial List)

July                 Lions Fish Fry

September       Leo’s Summer End BBQ - Art Festival Fundraiser

October           Riverbed Clean-up  - McGaugh Carnival Project – Animal Care Wag ‘n Walk

November        Veteran’s Day Project at the VA – American Family Housing Homeless Project

December         Holiday Parade - Breakfast with Santa – Tree Lot Project - Rose Float Decorating

January            Beach Clean-up – Ronald McDonald House

March              Pony Baseball Service Project - Crabfest Fundraiser

April                Seal Beach 10K Run - Lions Pancake Breakfast

May                  Charity Giving Night, Leo Awards & Recognition, New Officer Installation

June                 Leo’s End of Year Party

Leo’s and Lions Working Together

The Seal Beach Lions Club provides support, guidance and counsel while the Leos are responsible for planning and implementing their own projects, and maintaining the smooth operation of the club.  Leos have their own club officers and constitution.  Lions acting as advisors are present at all Leo functions and meetings.

Leo Membership

Who can be a Leo?

Membership is open to young men and women between the ages of 12 and 18 who attend school in the Los Alamitos School District or are residents of Seal Beach, Rossmoor or Los Alamitos.  Leo candidates should be of high moral standards who wish to serve others.  

Membership

Leos should attend meetings, participate in club service projects and fund-raising activities, and maintain a positive image in the community.  Understanding that members are involved in many other activities, it is asked that members participate whenever they can.  Annual dues are $5.  The Club meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:00 – 7:45pm at the First United Methodist Church at the corner of 10th and Central in Seal Beach.

To join, please complete the membership application and return it to a Leo Advisor.

Membership Application

Name ___________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City __________________________________ Zip Code ________________

Home Phone ____________________________   Cell ________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________________________ 

Parents Names _______________________________ Sponsor (Leo Friend) _______________________

Birthday _____________________   Grade______________   HS Year Graduate ___________________

School  _______________________________________________

I am in good standing with my school and community, and in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of this Club, hereby apply for membership in the Seal Beach Leos Club.  I believe I can make a contribution to the Club and be worthy of the friendship of its members.              

Signed  __________________________________                                        Date _________________

For Information contact Leo Advisor Scott Newton @

Phone: (562) 537-3955  Email:   ScottNewton2@hotmail.com

Address:  Seal Beach Leo Club – 1198 Seal Beach Blvd. D305 – Seal Beach, CA 90740

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