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Jones gave up the insurance business in 1926 to become Lions’ de facto CEO and global goodwill ambassador. He played both roles brilliantly—building and managing an expanding headquarters operation and travelling constantly for club visits and speaking engagements.
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Melvin Jones var en drömmare, en man som agerade och han var...
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Agente assicurativo estroverso e dotato di grande energia,...
- Melvin Jones
Nearly 100 years ago, Melvin Jones' vision became a reality...
- Melvin Jones Fellowship
The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is the backbone of our...
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In response to social problems created by World War I and...
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Melvin Jones (January 13, 1879 – June 1, 1961) was the founder and secretary-treasurer [1] of Lions Clubs International . He was born in Fort Thomas, Arizona (at that time the Arizona Territory ). His father was a captain in the United States Army. In 1886 or 1887, the family moved east when his father was transferred.
Nearly 100 years ago, Melvin Jones' vision became a reality when delegates of the first Lions club met to inaugurate what would become an international movement to improve the lives of vulnerable people around the world.
The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is the backbone of our foundation. Presented to those who donate US$1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others, it’s a tremendous contribution to humanity and to the legacy of our founder, Melvin Jones.
The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is the backbone of our foundation. Presented to those who donate US$1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others, it’s a tremendous contribution to humanity and to the legacy of our founder, Melvin Jones.
Melvin Jones eventually abandoned his insurance agency to devote himself full time to Lions at International Headquarters in Chicago. It was under his dynamic leadership that Lions Clubs earned the prestige necessary to attract civic-minded members.
In response to social problems created by World War I and rapid industrialization, a Chicago businessman named Melvin Jones invites business clubs from around the USA to a meeting where the Association of Lions Clubs is formed.
