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To show my faith in the success of my vocation by industrious application to the end, that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.To seek worthiness and to demand all fair remuneration of profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect, lost, because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.To remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down others; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards my fellow man, to resolve such doubt against myself.To hold friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not because of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community and to give to them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor, and means.To aid my fellow men by giving my sympathy to those in distress, to the weak, and my substance to the needy.To be careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not to destroy.
When Melvin Jones developed the concept of a community service organization, it is highly unlikely that his vision projected the scope of what is now Lions Clubs International; the worlds largest service club organization with more than 40,000 clubs in over 181 countries and geographic locations.Nor is it likely that the industrious insurance salesman imagined at the June 1917 meeting in Chicago that millions of dollars would be distributed to all parts of the world through the association's charitable division, Lions Clubs International Foundation.As a fitting tribute to the founder of Lions Clubs International, the foundation's highest commendation for humanitarian service is named in his honor--The Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Created in 1973, the fellowship recognizes a commitment to humanitarian service. It is an avenue through which Lions and non-Lions may involve themselves in humanitarian work beyond their local communities. The fellowship is symbolized by such attributes as generosity, compassion, and concern for others. Because of the nature of the fellowship, it can be conferred upon individuals only. The honor is not given to clubs, districts, or other groups.As contributions to LCIF have increased, primarily because of the overwhelming support of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Program, so has its capacity to serve the work community.
Donations to the Program are converted into humanitarian efforts around the globe.A goal was set to reach 75,000 Melvin Jones Fellowships to commemorate the 75th year of Lions Clubs International in 1992. This is like a previous goal to reach 20,000 Fellows during LCIF's 20th year.Individuals become a Melvin Jones Fellow in several ways;When an individual, Lions Club, or district donates $1,000 to LCIF for a Melvin Jones Fellowship, an inscribed plaque and a lapel pin are presented to the specified recipient. It is not necessary that the humanitarian so honored be a Lion.When an individual, Lions Club, or district may choose to donate designated funds in increments of at least $1000 over a five year period, an individual named by the donor becomes a Melvin Jones Fellow.For a gift of $1,000 a Melvin Jones Fellowship may be given to honor the memory of a deceased Lion or non-Lion. When the fellowship is registered posthumously, an appropriate plaque is presented to a designated recipient.