Birthplace of Melvin Jones, Founder of Lions International

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In June 1999, the Lions International Board gave this prestigious 50-foot spire recognition as an International Shrine. On several occasions before his passing, Melvin Jones - founder of Lions International - visited the site of his birth and participated with Arizona Lions groups who laid the foundation for the memorial now honoring his name.
If you are visiting the southwestern United States, take the opportunity to visit your founder's birthplace at 15756 West U.S. Hwy. 70, Fort Thomas, Arizona.

Memorial Foundation Board Contacts

Officers:
Marion T. Hastings, president
PDG Doug Harvey, vice president
Karen Leja, secretary
Dolly Harvey, treasurer

Arizona Directors:
IPDG Maribel Dillard, 21-N
Jessie Rogers, 21-S
Pilar Ruiz, 21-S
PCC Jim McCown, 21-S
Jim Warren, Safford Lions Club Appointee

Out-of-State Directors:
PDG Lisa Alexander, MO
PDG Lowell Bonds, AL
PCC Joe Montag, TX
PDG Kurt Vanderwest, CA

Advisors:  PID R. "Dick" Sawyer,  PDG Johnny Ladue,  CC Ken Leja,  DG Maryjane Barjose,  DG Richard Stevenson,  Clyde Elrod

Birthplace of Melvin Jones, Founder of Lions International