What is the Melvin Jones Fellowship?

   The question is best answered in terms of individuals whose
lives have been enriched by humanitarian projects. Projects made
possible by donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation
(LCIF) for the Melvin Jones Fellowship Program.

   The Fellowship, which was created in 1973, takes its name from
the founder of Lions Clubs International (LCIF) Melvin Jones.
It is an honor-- not an award.  The fellowship was established as
LCIF's highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individuals's
dedication to humanitarian service.

   The Fellowship donations are largely responsible for successfully
launching the Lions's aggressive global attack on preventable and
blindness--the LCIF's Sight First Program.

   The Fellowship donations (combined with other unrestricted gifts)
provides funding for constructing and equipping medical facilities. 
These projects are often designed to benefit disadvantaged and
underserved populations.

    The Fellowship donations support vocational assistance programs
that teach skills to disabled persons, giving them an opportunity to
live productively and independently.

   When you meet Melvin Jones fellows, you will notice that they
are greatly concerned about the needs of humanity.  They are
firmly committed to finding ways of improving the quality of life     
in their local communities and in the world community.

Melvin Jones Fellows

 

2011 - Jerome J. Maune
2011 - Dennis W. Hemsath
2010 Leon P. Hove
2010 Gerald L. Bayless
2010 Marvin D. McAdams
2009 Dr. Michael E. Radetic
2009 Dr. William C. Huber
2008 Eric Durchholz
2007 James A. Feltmann, Sr.
2007 Donald D. Hahne
2005 Robert E. Spangler
2005 Vickie L. Engel
2005 Dutch H. Borcherding
2003 Richard W. Hopp
2002 Dennis W. Hemsath
1999 Vincent B. Borgerding
1996 Leon P. Hove
1994 Thomas W. Sincox
1986 Peter J. Meyer