In 2022, women were given the right to join the Lions Club, marking a shift in the organization's membership policy.
The Lions Club Willich, a long-standing service organisation in the town of Willich, has taken a significant step forward in its journey towards inclusivity. Berenike Lüder, the first female president of the club, has been elected and is eager to make a difference in the community.
Until 2022, the Lions Club Willich was a male-only organisation. However, discussions about the admission of women to the club had been ongoing, and in 2022, the club welcomed its first female members. Today, the club boasts 27 members, four of whom are women.
Berenike Lüder, the newly elected president, has expressed her desire to make the association more present and to change something in Willich. Her vision is to inspire more people to stand up for a cause and make a difference in their community, starting with Willich.
As president, Berenike Lüder has set herself three main tasks: to set accents, maintain contact with other volunteers, and promote the club to win new members. The Lions Club Willich organises various events throughout the year, including the golf tournament on the 9th of August, the Lions Advent calendar, the "One-Part-More" action, and "Four Chefs for Willich".
The proceeds from these events are primarily donated to local associations or institutions to benefit the people of Willich. Berenike Lüder emphasises that everyone who wants to be active in a volunteer capacity is welcome to join the Lions Club Willich. Information about joining the club can be found on their website at www.lions-willich.de.
Direct contact with the Lions Club Willich can be made via email at [email protected]. Berenike Lüder's credo is that the more people stand up for a cause, the more can be moved, a sentiment she plans to implement in Willich during her presidency.
Lions Clubs International, the parent organisation of the Lions Club Willich, has a rich history dating back to 1917. Traditionally, many Lions Clubs were male-only, but over the years, they have evolved to become more inclusive. The organisation has made significant strides in accepting women as members, with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1987 that the organisation could not exclude women. Since then, Lions Clubs have actively worked to increase diversity and inclusion within their ranks.
As the Lions Club Willich continues to grow and evolve, it is clear that Berenike Lüder's leadership will play a crucial role in shaping its future. Her commitment to volunteerism, inclusivity, and making a difference in Willich is an inspiration to all.
- Berenike Lüder, the president of Lions Club Willich, has announced her intention to expand the club's focus beyond traditional male-dominated areas such as sports and home-and-garden, and divert attention towards promoting health-and-wellness, womens-health, and lifestyle events in Willich.
- In line with Lions Clubs International's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, Berenike Lüder plans to cultivate an environment within the Lions Club Willich that encourages science and technology-related activities, aiming to engage more individuals from various backgrounds.
- As part of her effort to make a difference in Willich, Berenike Lüder seeks to develop partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, and businesses within fields such as science, health-and-wellness, lifestyle, and home-and-garden, with the goal of fostering community-based initiatives that promote volunteerism and social responsibility.
