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THIS TIME OF THE YEAR MOST CLUBS CONSIDER HONORING THEIR MEMBERS FOR THEIR WORK. PURCHASING A MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP IS THE BEST SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR THAT MEMBER AND INTERNATIONAL THE LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION. Melvin Jones Fellowship Established in 1973, the Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) recognizes donations of US$1,000. With more than 329,896 Melvin Jones Fellows worldwide, the MJF program is the backbone of LCIF and provides 75 percent of the Foundation’s revenue. Contributions can be made by individuals (including non-Lions), clubs or districts, in one sum, or in installments of a minimum of US$100 over a five-year period. MJF Recognition:  MJFs receive an attractive lapel pin, plaque and congratulatory letter.•  All MJFs are invited to an annual luncheon at the Lions Clubs International Convention. • MJF names are listed on a scrolling list at International Headquarters. • Clubs receive an MJF banner patch and chevron the first time a member receives an MJF; each subsequent year the club receives a chevron for the first member to receive an MJF Areas of Giving Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) will now be able to help more people than ever before. Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) eligibility now includes donations to five special program areas. Donors will now be able to receive MJF and PMJF credit when directing their support to: • Area of Greatest Need: Supports all program areas and allows LCIF the flexibility to supplement initiatives where additional funding is necessary or where the need is most urgent. • Disaster: Enables LCIF to direct the funds to the area’s most in need following disasters to provide for immediate, mid and long-term relief. • Sight: Funds seek to support hundreds of sight-related activities ranging from equipping eye clinics to providing Braille computers for the visually impaired.  Youth: Supports the Lions Quest program and other initiatives such as educational infrastructure improvements and programs to assist at-risk youth. • Humanitarian Needs: Funds projects that meet diverse community needs beyond sight, disaster and youth, such as the measles program, water wells and vocational training programs for the disabled. RICHARD HENDERSON PDG L.C.I.F. DISTRICT COORDINATOR Remember $1 can save a child from death from Measles