About Us
The International Association of Lyceum Clubs
Non-political and non-religious, the International Association of Lyceum Clubs (IALC) is the highest authority within the Lyceum. It brings together the National Federations/Associations of Lyceum Clubs. Its headquarter is in Zurich, Switzerland.
The decision-making body is the International Central Bureau.
Through its Clubs and national federations/associations, the Lyceum offers a caring space to women interested in culture, science, social concerns, and who wish to pursue lifelong learning. Its three pillars are: Culture, Friendship & International.
The IALC's Objectives
- To ensure that the aims and values of the Lyceum are respected at all levels of the organisation
- To hold the International Triennal Congress
- To support the organisation of the International Cultural Days
- To create opportunities for lifelong learning through its activities
- To support the National Federations/Associations in their mission
- To encourage the creation of new Lyceum Clubs in new countries
The International Central Bureau (ICB)
Decisions and propositions are adopted by members of the International Central Bureau.
The International Central Bureau is composed of the IALC team and the Presidents of the National Federations or Associations.
The IALC Observers are not voting members of the ICB but can be invited to attend meetings at the discretion of the IALC President.
The IALC Team
The IALC team is composed of the elected President and Vice-Presidents – one for each hemisphere. A secretary and a treasurer as well as observers are appointed to support the work of the IALC team.
Contact details:
IALC President : ialc.president@lyceumclubs.org
IALC Vice-President Northern Hemisphere: ialc.northvp@lyceumclubs.org
IALC Vice-President Southern Hemisphere: ialc.southvp@lyceumclubs.org
van der Vlist
International
President
Anderson Mair
International
Vice-President
Northern Hemisphere
Peck
International
Vice-President
Southern Hemisphere
Jeanty
International
Secretary
Amodio Mettraux
International
Treasurer
The IALC Observers
Editor
International Bulletins
Archivitst
Webmaster
Webmaster
Our Story
The International Association of Lyceum Clubs was a young woman’s dream to create a network of female clubs around the world, united by the same ideal in the service of women. Born in Birmingham, England, Constance Smedley moved to London in 1902 with her parents to pursue her career as a writer and journalist. Like […]
The first Lyceum Club was founded by Constance Smedley. In 1904, it took office at 128 Piccadilly and Lady Balfour was its first president.
In accordance with Constance Smedley's vision, Lyceum Clubs opened in Berlin in 1905, Paris in 1906 and Florence in 1908.
The International Advisory Board was created for the development of the Lyceum abroad. It is considered as the ancestor of our International Association of Lyceum Clubs.
New Clubs opened: Athens in 1911, Melbourne and Switzerland in 1912.
At the 1rst International Congress, the members decided to convene every two years.
The International Advisory Board becomes the International Association of Lyceum Clubs.
The Congress becomes triennial and Cultural Days are created between two Congresses.