Melvin Jones Fellows

As recognition of humanitarian work, a Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is an honor presented to those who donate US $1,000 to LCIF, or to people for whom a donation was made by others. The Fellowship was established in 1973 and the Progressive program (PMJF) began in 1986 in response to Lions’ request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF. These members are signified by a ‘diamond’ on their fellowship pin. Several Webster Groves Lions have been awarded the PMJF honor.

The Webster Groves Lions participate in this program by honoring individuals for their contributions to society, community, and the club. A donation in the amount of $1,000 is made to LCIF in the honoree’s name.

The MJF donations are the backbone of LCIF, providing 75 percent of the foundation’s revenue.

Webster Groves Lions Club

Melvin Jones Fellowship Recipients

1982: Jack Steinmeyer

1985: Lawrence D. Taylor

1987: Warren E. Slick Gerlach

1990: Romondo Davis

1992: Arthur Lowenau Albert L. Kaegel, Jr. Jerry Johnson

1993: Marshall Yost, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2009

1994: Richard Halteman, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2011 Ernest G. (Bud) Wichman William B. Kleffner

1994: Leo Christ, PMJF- 2 diamond YG 2005, 2016 ~~ Richard Halteman, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2011

1995: Donald B. Gerber, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2009

1996: Kurt Weisenfels

1997: David Whitney ~~ Phil Hunt

1998: Lou Schopper, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2010

1998: Dennis Donze, PMJF - 2 diamond YG 2007, 2014 ~~ Robert Stanley

1999: Gregory W. Hanser, PMJF - 3 diamond YG 2010, 2017, 2023 James W. Matthews Dean Robinson

2000: William E. McGee ~~ Ruth Loerch

2002: Kevin Fears

2003: Jack Gorecki

2004: Kim Pepple ~~ Larry I. Schumaier

2005: William F. Belcher, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2025 William Wood Scott Young, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2014

2006: Sharon Christ Craig S. Krabbe Richard Roth

2007: Pat J. Rabbitt, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2013

2008: Harris Gerhard ~~ Barbara Schopper

2009: James Greenlaw

2010: Randy Johnson

2011: Jack Lenk, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2014 Lee Keefer Mike Swederska

2012: June Lenk ~~ Ryan Whittington

2013: Georgia McGuire ~~ Fred L. Yoder

2014: Teddi Speeler

2015: Tim Rabbitt

2016: Norma Belcher Becky Shelton Vicky Swederska ~~ Missy Carr

2017: Robert Buerk

2018: Rob Halama, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2022 ~~ Jason Flannery (non-LION)

2019: John Gregory ~~2 Sandy Halama, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2023, 2026

2020: Jerry Clubbs

2021: Nikki Hull, PMJF - 1 diamond YG 2023

2022: Leslie Clubbs (non-LION)

2023: Larry M. Schumaier

2024: Becky Vance

2025: Gene Steinmann (non-LION)

2026 Frank Tallis; Rob Halama, PMJF 2 diamond YG 2026