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.
Officers:
PDG Doug Harvey, president
Marion Hastings, vice president
Karen Leja, secretary
Dolly Harvey, treasurer
Arizona Directors:
IPDG Maribel Dillard, 21-N
Jessie Rogers, 21-S
vacancies (2), 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
Memorial Annual Board Meeting | Friday, January 10, 2026 | 10:00am
Rededication to Lions Event | Saturday, January 11, 2026 | 9:00am
Reception and Banquet | Saturday, January 11, 2026 | 12noon
Melvin Jones Lions International Memorial | 15756 West U.S. Highway 70 | Fort Thomas, Arizona
15756 West US Hwy. 70
Fort Thomas, Arizona 85536-0163
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