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Home LCIF Recognition Programs

List of Recognitions

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Melvin Jones and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows
Lions / Leo Share Program
Lions Legacy Society
Lead and Major Gift Recognition
Memorial Donations
In Honor Donations
Club Awards
District Awards
Corporate Plaque
Humanitarian Partners

Many countries may charge customs and VAT charges for the importation of Melvin Jones Fellowship plaques or other recognitions. These fees are the responsibility of the individual or club locally receiving the plaque.

Melvin Jones and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows

The Melvin Jones Fellows (MJF) and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows (PMJF) are the backbone of our foundation. MJFs and PMJFs recognize those who donate US$1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others – or even a combination of both, the MJF recognizes a tremendous contribution to humanity and to the legacy of our founder, Melvin Jones. Contributions for the MJF can be made by individuals (including non-Lions), clubs, or districts. Donations may be in one sum or in installments. Initial Melvin Jones Fellows receive a special lapel pin, a plaque, and a congratulatory letter.

The Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows (PMJF) is a way for donors to extend their commitment to LCIF and advance in the fellowship program by donating beyond the initial US$1,000 MJF. The PMJF is for gifts totaling between US$2,000 and US$100,000. After contributing US$100,000, donors become Humanitarian Partners.

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Lions / Leo Share Program

Lions Share is an annual program that recognizes individual donors for three levels of support: US$50, US$100, and US$200. Lions Share donations are MJF-eligible and used to support LCIF humanitarian grant programs.

Clubs are awarded a 100% Member Support banner patch and chevron when every member makes a minimum contribution of US$50. For each subsequent year of 100% Member Support, clubs receive a chevron.

Leo Share recognition is also available for Leos who give at least US$20 to LCIF.

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Lions Legacy Society

LCIF is pleased to share its gratitude with, and offer membership in Lions Legacy Society to, those committing future gifts. Recognition and benefits include listing in the foundation’s Annual Report and on its website, as well as the following benefits at the corresponding level and all preceding levels.

Blue Diamond Level 1: US$10,000-US$49,999
Customized framed Lions Legacy Society certificate

Blue Diamond Level 2: US$50,000-US$99,999
Special recognition at forums; invitation to private donor reception at in-person Lions International Convention

Blue Diamond Level 3: US$100,000-US$499,999
All the above level recognitions plus customized Lions Legacy Society plaque

Blue Diamond Level 4: US$500,000-US$999,999
All the above level recognitions plus special seating at in-person Lions International Convention; personal phone call from Lions leadership; name listing in Lions headquarters’ donor room

Blue Diamond Level 5: US$1,000,000+
All the above level recognitions plus invitations to special Lions International events; Lions Legacy Society memento presented on stage at in-person Lions International Convention

LCIF is also pleased to share a Lions Legacy Society pin with those committing at least US$1,000 to LCIF in their estate plans.

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Lead and Major Gift Recognition

  • Mid-tier giving US$5,000 – custom pin
  • Mid-tier giving US$10,000-US$15,000 – custom pin and plaque
  • Major giving US$25,000- US$49,999 – custom pin and plaque; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, digital recognitions, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Progressive Major giving US$50,000- US$99,999 – custom pin and plaque; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, digital recognitions, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Lead giving US$100,000-US$199,999 – custom pin and plaque, feature in marketing materials, and newsletters; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Progressive Lead giving US$200,000-US$499,999 – custom pin and plaque or impact feature in marketing materials and newsletters; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Visionary Lead giving US$500,000-US$749,999 – custom pin and plaque; feature in marketing materials and newsletters; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Progressive Visionary Lead giving US$750,000-US$999,999 – custom pin and plaque; feature in marketing materials and newsletters; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events
  • Million Dollar+ giving – custom pin and plaque; video story on LCIF website and on-stage feature at Lions International Convention; feature in marketing materials and newsletters; inclusion in LCIF Annual Report, website listing, social media, special recognition/invitation to International Convention, and in-person events

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Memorial Donations

LCIF recognizes individuals who donate to the Foundation in the memory of another. The donor receives an acknowledgement card, and the family of the deceased receives a card informing them of the donation.

Memorial donation

In Honor Donations

LCIF recognizes donations to the Foundation made as a gift to or in honor of another. LCIF provides a card on your behalf, informing them of the donation. Melvin Jones Fellow credits are applied to the person being gifted/honored.

In Honor donation

Club Awards

 

Club Plaque

The club plaque recognizes Lions clubs that donate US$1,000 or more to LCIF. If requested, the club can receive a banner patch and chevron instead of the plaque. Club plaque requests require a general donation (non-MJF eligible).

Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) Banner Patch

Clubs receive an MJF banner patch and chevron the first time a member is honored with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. Annual chevrons are provided once per year even if multiple honors after the initial banner patch and chevron.

100 Percent Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) Banner

Clubs receive a 100 Percent MJF banner when all current club members are Melvin Jones Fellows. Once achieved, the LCIF Chairperson will award the club with a Certificate of Distinction at the international convention.

100 Percent Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship (PMJF) Banner

Clubs receive a PMJF banner when all current members reach the first level of the PMJF program. Once achieved, the LCIF Chairperson will award the club with a Certificate of Distinction at the international convention.

Please contact LCIF Donor Services at donorassistance@lionsclubs.org for any inquiries on club awards.

District Awards

 

Chairperson Medal

District Governors and LCIF Coordinators from districts that contribute at least US$30,000 to LCIF and increase donations to the foundation by at least 10 percent when compared to the previous year, may qualify for a Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Chairperson Medal. District governors and coordinators whose district donates US$100,000 or more will automatically receive the medal. Multiple district coordinators and council chairpersons will qualify for the award if 50% or more of the districts within their multiple qualify for the award.

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100% Club Support Certificate of Appreciation

Districts in which every club donates to LCIF in a fiscal year receive a certificate of appreciation. The District Governor and LCIF District Coordinator also receive a 100 Percent Club Support Certificate of Appreciation. Email donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to learn more.

Top Ten Certificates

The 10 districts worldwide that donate the most to LCIF in a fiscal year receive a Top Ten Certificate. The LCIF District Coordinator also receives a certificate. Email donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to learn more.

Corporate Plaque

Corporations that donate US$1,000 or more to LCIF receive a corporate plaque. Email donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to learn more or to request your plaque. Corporate plaques require a general donation (non-MJF eligible).

Humanitarian Partners

Part of the MJF program, the Humanitarian Partner represents individuals whose cumulative donations exceed US$100,000. Elegant pins in unique designs with stones mark gifts at various gift increments. Bronze, silver, gold, and white gold series for donations in US$20,000 increments and the platinum series for donations in increments of US$100,000 and above. Email donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to request your pin.

Bronze
Diamond
  • Kazutomi Akiba; Japan
  • Douglas Chan; Hong Kong, China
  • Li-Feng Chen; China Taiwan
  • Pravin Chhajed; India
  • Tung-Chin Chiueh; China Taiwan
  • Nam-Kil Cho; Republic Of Korea
  • Tzu-Ting Chou; China Taiwan
  • Mukesh Shankerlal Chowdhary; India
  • Youn-Tong Chung; Republic Of Korea
  • Bob Corlew; United States
  • Paul Albert Eckelman; United States
  • Daniel Elkins; United States
  • Huei-Tzu Fan; China Taiwan
  • Richard Felicelda; United States
  • Chen-Fen Feng; China Taiwan
  • Masanori Fukui; Japan
  • Ichiro Harita; Japan
  • Shosaku Hashimoto; Japan
  • Saburo Hata; Japan
  • Shigehito Hayashi; Philippines
  • Denny Hsu; China Taiwan
  • Fu-Ta Hsu; China Taiwan
  • Hin Hung; Hong Kong, China
  • Kamal Joshi; Tanzania
  • Moon-Soo Jun; Republic Of Korea
  • Carlos Justiniano; United States
  • Usha Kanithi; United States
  • Carole Kearse; United States
  • Jong-Han Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Myung-Shin Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Sung-Jeon Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Tae-Young Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Hideki Kitahata; Japan
  • Akiko Kitamura; Japan
  • Don Kramer; United States
  • Jayashree Kumar; United States
  • Hamed O B Lawal; Nigeria
  • Cheng-Jin Lee; China Taiwan
  • Joo-Sub Lee; Republic Of Korea
  • Peter Lee; China Taiwan
  • Sang-Do Lee; Republic Of Korea
  • Tom Lehman; United States
  • Chin-Sheng Liang; China Taiwan
  • Hsiu-Nan Liao; China Taiwan
  • Choong-Lai Lim; Republic Of Korea
  • Tang-Lai Lin; China Taiwan
  • Hung-Chi Lo; China Taiwan
  • Ka Lo; China Taiwan
  • Shyam Malpani; India
  • Jakob Martens; Canada
  • Kazuko Matsui; Japan
  • Kenji Nagata; Japan
  • Nobuo Nishiki; Japan
  • Kwang-Yul Oh; Republic Of Korea
  • Noriyasu Ohtaka; Japan
  • Laitan Onolaja; Nigeria
  • Kyoko Osawa; Japan
  • Chin-Shih Ou; China Taiwan
  • Charles Park; Philippines
  • Hee-Chae Park; Republic Of Korea
  • Ki-Bong Park; Republic Of Korea
  • Lewis Quinn; United States
  • Murusupally Rao; India
  • Rika Risui; Japan
  • Henry Robinett; United States
  • Sanjay Sahu; India
  • Michael So; Philippines
  • Philip Stern; United States
  • Yin-Mei Su; China Taiwan
  • Robert Sy; Philippines
  • Jung-Chi Tai; China Taiwan
  • Yorio Tsuzuki; Japan
  • Chi-Tsan Wang; China Taiwan
  • Chung Wong; Hong Kong, China
  • Edward Wong; United States
  • Kee-Jung Woo; Republic Of Korea
  • Yen-Yao Wu; China Taiwan
  • Hong Xu; China
  • Shiro Yabe; Japan
  • Hao Wen Yang; China
  • Hui Yang; China Taiwan
  • Guo-Jun Zhang; China

 

Ruby
  • Shoichi Anzawa; Japan
  • Tebebe Yemane Berhan; Ethiopia
  • Shih Ling Chou; China Taiwan
  • Eng Hoe Goh; Malaysia
  • Kyu-Bong Han; Republic Of Korea
  • Wen Lung Hsiao; China Taiwan
  • Chun-Huang Hsu; China Taiwan
  • Michael Jan; China Taiwan
  • Larry Johnson; United States
  • Hong-Soon Jun; Republic Of Korea
  • No-Jin Jung; Republic Of Korea
  • Cheng-Lung Lai; China Taiwan
  • Kuei-Hsiang Kuo Li; China Taiwan
  • Yuchin Lin; China Taiwan
  • Ching-Li Lee; China Taiwan
  • Tsai-Chiu Lee; China Taiwan
  • Norikata Mita; Japan
  • Chi Park; Republic Of Korea
  • V Venkata Krishna Reddy; India
  • Yoshio Satoh; Japan
  • Manoj Shah; Kenya
  • Shigeharu Shibuta; Japan
  • Katsuki Shirosaka; Japan
  • Kazuyoshi Soga; Japan
  • Chen-Fu Sun; China Taiwan
  • Wah-Ching Tam; Hong Kong, China
  • Wangxing Tian; China
  • Jui-Yang Tung; China Taiwan
  • Vijay Kumar Raju Vegesna; India
  • Elmer Wang; China Taiwan
  • Wen-Chuan Wang; China Taiwan
  • Xing Ping Xiao; China
  • Joo-Hwan Yang; Republic Of Korea
  • Yi Lin Yang; China Taiwan
  • Chien-Chang Yu; China Taiwan
  • Ju-Ming Zheng; China Taiwan
Blue Sapphire
  • Yu-Chuan Chang; China Taiwan
  • Chia-Tien Chen; China Taiwan
  • Feng-Chi Chen; China Taiwan
  • Kwan Hyun Chung; Republic Of Korea
  • Pai-Hsiang Fang; China Taiwan
  • Ryu Fushimi; Japan
  • Gang-Su Ha; Republic Of Korea
  • M. A. Hassan; Republic Of Bangladesh
  • Jeff Chang Wei Huang; China
  • Chuan-Kuei Hung; China Taiwan
  • Yasuo Iga; Japan
  • Hem Kanithi; United States
  • Byeong-Deok Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Chuen Chi Lee; China Taiwan
  • Yi-Cheng Liao; China Taiwan
  • Tien Sheng Lin; China Taiwan
  • Hsin-Chih Lin; China Taiwan
  • Masaaki Nakajima; Japan
  • Sakiko Odaka; Japan
  • Yukiharu Sako; Japan
  • Calvin Smith; United States
  • Ming-Chin Tang; China Taiwan
  • Chin-Lien Tsai; China Taiwan
  • Jin-Rong Wang; China Taiwan
  • Shun-Ying Yeh; China Taiwan
  • Fu-Yu Yang; China Taiwan
  • Shun-Fa Yang; China Taiwan
Amethyst
  • Jui-Tai Chang; China Taiwan
  • Mei-Yu Chen; China Taiwan
  • Pi-Che Chen; China Taiwan
  • Jung-Chia Carl Chou; China Taiwan
  • Paul Chor Ho Fan; Hong Kong, China
  • Myung-Soo Ha; Republic Of Korea
  • Hsin-Han Hsu; China Taiwan
  • Mei-Li Huang; China Taiwan
  • Ming-Tsung Huang; China Taiwan
  • Kwang-Soo Jang; Republic Of Korea
  • Min Hsiung Lai; China Taiwan
  • Kang-In Lee; Republic Of Korea
  • Edward Lim Lin; Malaysia
  • Kuo-Jung Lin; China Taiwan
  • Shu-Chuan Lin; China Taiwan
  • G Ramaswamy; India
  • Toshio Takai; Japan
  • Fu-Lai Tsai; China Taiwan
  • Hui-Yi Wu; China Taiwan
  • Tomoaki Yamanita; Japan
  • Chizuko Yoshimura; Japan
Emerald
  • Isamu Arino; Republic Of Sri Lanka
  • Nai-Cheng Chi; China Taiwan
  • Je-Gil Goo; Republic Of Korea
  • Lionel Li; China
  • Somsakdi Lovisuth; Thailand
  • Koji Tsurushima; Japan
  • Yao-Tsung Yang; China Taiwan
Silver
Diamond
  • Naresh Aggarwal; India
  • Bob Brown; United States
  • Charlie Chan; Singapore
  • Cheng Jung Chang; China Taiwan
  • Ling-Hsun Chao; China Taiwan
  • Kyu-Dong Choi; Republic Of Korea
  • Sung-Gyun Choi; Republic Of Korea
  • Ea-Up Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • Jong-Seok Kim; Republic Of Korea
  • J Frank Moore III; United States
  • Ryozo Nishina; Japan
  • Vishnubhai Patel; India
  • David Roberts; United States
  • Georges Wissa; Republic Of Egypt
  • Haruo Yamada; Japan
Ruby
  • Shui-Chuan Chao; China Taiwan
  • Mei-Chiao Chiu; China Taiwan
  • Yasumasa Furo; Japan
  • Kajit Habanananda; Thailand
  • Shunichi Hayashida; Japan
  • Tae-Sup Lee; Republic Of Korea
  • Chin-Hsiang Mao; China Taiwan
  • Isao Matsuoka; Japan
  • James Melvin; United States
  • Yoshinori Nishikawa; Japan
  • Paulo Pennacchi; Brazil
  • Shu-Lien Wei; China Taiwan
  • Seiki Yamaura; Japan
  • Susumu Yano; Japan
Blue Sapphire
  • Vuthi Boonnikornvoravith; Thailand
  • Eagle Chao; China Taiwan
  • Shunji Enomoto; Japan
  • Liao-Chuan Huang; China Taiwan
  • Suketaro Kato; Japan
  • Kentaro Kitano; Japan
  • Simon K Y Lee; Hong Kong, China
  • Paul Settelmeyer; United States
  • Wing-Kun Tam; Hong Kong, China
Amethyst
  • Doo-Hoon Ahn; Republic Of Korea
  • I-Lang Cho; China Taiwan
  • John Knepper; United States
  • Young-Ja Lee; Republic Of Korea
Gold
Diamond
  • Jean-jean Lai Fong; China Taiwan
  • Akira Okamoto; Japan
Ruby
  • Po-Kuang Chang; China Taiwan
  • Masayuki Kawashima; Japan
  • Alice Chitning Lau; China
  • Chul Woo Yang; Republic Of Korea
Blue Sapphire
  • Harumasa Mihara; Japan
  • Shingo Onodera; Japan
  • Hung-Lin Tseng; China Taiwan
  • Shih I Yu; China Taiwan
White Gold
Diamond
  • Yi-Tu Cheng; China Taiwan
  • Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada; Japan
Ruby
  • Yoshio Mizobuchi; Japan
  • Takahiro Sakurai; Japan
Amethyst
  • Shinji Kayamori; Japan
Emerald
  • Richard Smith; United States
Platinum
Diamond
  • Liang-Chin Chiu; China Taiwan
  • Jung-Yul Choi; Republic Of Korea
  • Alexis Gomès; Republic Of Congo
  • Shu-Chin Liao Huang; China Taiwan
  • Cheng-Chin Li; China Taiwan
  • In-Kyo Oh; Republic Of Korea
  • Chikao Suzuki; Japan
Wreath
Ruby
  • Hsiu-Jung Huang; China Taiwan
Blue Sapphire
  • Ting-Yu Ssu; China Taiwan
Silver Sunburst
Diamond
  • Wkang-Hsiang Wang; China Taiwan
Amethyst
  • Ta-Lung Chiang; China Taiwan
  • Magnet Lin; China Taiwan
All YG Sunburst
Sapphire
  • Aruna Abhey Oswal; India

 

Other Awards

The foundation recognizes Lions who promote greater awareness of and support for LCIF. The LCIF Friend of Humanity Award recognizes a small number of exceptional Lions who have supported LCIF at the highest level. The LCIF chairperson determines the recipients, who are awarded a medal. Contact us about the Lion you wish to nominate.

The LCIF Helping Hands Award recognizes Lions who promote greater awareness of and support for LCIF at the club, region, district or multiple district level or through a variety of ways, including grant projects, fundraising and marketing activities. To apply, complete the nomination form.

Giving Empowers Service

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