Indiana Lions Speech & Hearing, Inc.
Working for a Sound Quality of Life
"The objects of the Organization are the conservation and restoration of human hearing, the prevention of speech and hearing disorders, the support of research into the treatment and prevention of speech and hearing disorders, and assistance in eliminating communication barriers for those persons afflicted with speech and hearing disorders." 1 Mission Statement
1 Article II, Constitution of Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing.
In the 1970's the Lions of Indiana recognized that a need existed for those individuals with speech and hearing impairments and created a statewide committee to develop programs and projects for the Lions of Indiana to be of service to those with speech and hearing impairments. From this beginning, this project developed into the fourth major state project of the Lions of Indiana. History
Speech and Hearing became an official state project of the Indiana Lions in 1981 with the adoption of a constitution and bylaws at the 1981 Indiana Lions State Convention held in Indianapolis in April of that year.
This new project was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation under the name "Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing, Inc." in October of 1981. Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing, Inc. holds a 501 (c)(3) tax status.
Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing, Inc is a separate corporation empowered by the Lions of Indiana to operate on their behalf. A Board of Trustees of 24 Lions Club members from Indiana governs Speech and Hearing. Indiana is divided into 8 Districts and 3 Trustees are elected from each district to serve a 3-year term. The terms are staggered so that 1 Trustee from each district is elected each year. The Trustees themselves select the leadership of the Board of Trustees from within. The leadership consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The main source of funds for this organization is the generous contributions of the Lions and Lions Clubs of Indiana (Multiple District 25), and as such, the grants and programs must serve the needs of the citizens of Indiana. The Board of Trustees disburses funds for charitable, educational, or scientific research.
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