District 2-X1 Charity Award Recipients

District 2-X1 is proud to honor the recipients of Awards from these District designated charities.

  • Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)

MELVIN JONES FELLOWS

The MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP (MJF) created in 1973, is named in honor of the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones. The fellowship was established as the highest form of LCIF’s recognition to acknowledge an individual’s dedication and commitment to humanitarian service. The MJF is an honor, not an Award. The honoree need not be a Lions club member. Melvin Jones Fellows receive an attractive lapel pin, a plaque and a congratulatory letter. The Progressive program of MJF began in 1986 as a way to recognize Lions who continue their commitment to LCIF. Each PMJF receives a new lapel pin and a congratulatory letter (one diamond in yellow gold representing each subsequent $1000 donation to LCIF).

Follow the LINK to see District 2-X1’s list of Melvin Jones Fellows and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows. If any discrepancy is observed, please contact LCIF to correct their records. The list was generated by the District Information Technology Team on June 29, 2023.

  • Texas Lions Camp (TLC)

JACK WIECH FELLOWS

The JACK WIECH FELLOWSHIP, established in 1994, pays tribute to the founder of the Texas Lions Camp, Lion Jack Wiech. This outstanding Lion organized and chartered the Camp in 1949, and dedicated it “to the perpetual use, enjoyment and rehabilitation of the crippled children of Texas”. Over 65,000 Texas children with physical disabilities, Type-1 diabetes and cancer have attended this one-week-long residential Camp at no cost to their parents.

Lion Jack Wiech served as the President of the Camp for its first five years and was a permanent member of the Board of Directors. A donation of $1000 to the TLC (as a lump sum or over a period of 3 years) will qualify an individual (need not be a Lions club member) to be the recipient of a Jack Wiech Fellowship. An inscribed plaque and lapel pin are given to each recipient of this prestigious award.

Follow the LINK to see District 2-X1’s list of Jack Wiech Fellows. The number shown next to the names indicates a “Progressive Level” Jack Wiech Fellowship (for additional $1000 donation(s)). The Texas Lions Camp provided this list on June 30, 2020. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Texas Lions Camp.

  • Texas Lions Foundation (TLF)

TEXAS LIONS FOUNDATION FELLOWS

The Texas Lions Foundation provides grants for Texas humanitarian and disaster relief purposes. Emergency grants up to a limit of $2000 are offered for immediate purchase of food, clothing, medical supplies, construction materials etc. in the wake of a natural disaster. Currently the Foundation is also raising funds to construct a MD-2 State Office on the property of the Texas Lions Camp.

The TEXAS LIONS FOUNDATION FELLOW AWARD is given to any one donating $500 (every additional $500 will add a diamond to the Award Pin).

Follow the LINK to see the list of Texas Lions Foundation Fellows from District 2-X1. The number shown next to the names indicates the “Progressive Level” (for each additional $500 donation). In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Texas Lions Foundation.

  • Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp, Inc.

JIMMY THOMPSON FELLOWSHIP AWARD

The Board of Directors of Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp created the JIMMY THOMPSON FELLOWSHIP AWARD in 2012 to recognize Clubs or individuals contributing $1000 or more to the Camp. The award honors Lion Jimmy Thompson (an active Lion for 42 years) who served on the Camp Board for 12 years and provided financial support to the group, estimated at some $400,000, through the years. Lion Jimmy was an avid supporter of all Lions activities related to youth health, welfare, and personal responsibility.

Follow the LINK to see the list of Jimmy Thompson Fellows from District 2-X1. The number shown next to the names indicates the “Progressive Level” (for each additional donation).

  • The Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation (LSTF)

The Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation assists people by providing vision care services. The LSTF can support the Lions Clubs of District 2-X1 by bringing the Neil Roach Mobile Eye Clinic to their community & helping them hold a Vision Screening. Financial support is needed by the Lions and Lions clubs of District 2-X1. Support can be provided by purchasing one of the following Awards to honor a special member of your club.

Follow the individual award links to see the list of the various Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation award recipients.

WILLIAM S. HARRIS MEMORIAL AWARD

This award costs $250. Award recipients receive a bronze award plaque.

Follow the LINK to see the list of WILLIAM HARRIS AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

PETE ANDERSON AWARD

This award costs $500. Award recipients receive a desktop plaque.

Follow the LINK to see the list of PETE ANDERSON AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

NEIL ROACH AWARD

This award costs $750. Award recipients receive a desktop plaque.

Follow the LINK to see the list of NEIL ROACH AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

HELEN KELLER AWARD

This award is given by the LS&TF Board of Directors to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their dedication & service to the LS&TF.

Follow the LINK to see the list of HELEN KELLER AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

PDG F.X. “PANCHO” LUNA GOLD FELLOWSHIPS and SILVER AWARDS

The “Pancho Luna Fellowship” was established on 2007 to pay tribute to PDG Francisco X. Luna. PDG Luna served District 2-X1 for nearly 50 years (including as District Governor in 1975-76) supporting every charity and giving freely of his time and resources. He was most dedicated to the Texas Lions Eye Bank (now the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation) and was instrumental in changing Mexico’s Laws to help cornea transplant patients and establish the Eye Bank of Monterrey, Mexico. PDG Luna, who died in 2006, worked untiringly for LS&TF making him synonymous with the work done. For his dedication and Lionistic work in Texas and Mexico, Lion F.X. “Pancho” Luna was inducted into the “Texas Lions Hall of Fame” in 2001. The PDG F.X. “Pancho” Luna Award is for $1000 and the recipients receive a Bronze plaque.

Follow the LINK to see the list of PANCHO LUNA GOLD FELLOWSHIP Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

Follow the LINK to see the list of PANCHO LUNA SILVER AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

PDG HOWARD SNYDER AWARD

This award is for a $10,000 donation to LS&TF.

Follow the LINK to see the list of PDG HOWARD SNYDER AWARD Recipients from District 2-X1. In case of a discrepancy, please contact the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation.

  • The Texas Lions Museum and Office Foundation

EBB GRINDSTAFF FELLOWSHIP

The Texas Lions Museum & Office Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with which to advance the purpose and objectives of the Lions of Texas and to preserve the historical documents and memorabilia for the future. The EBB GRINDSTAFF FELLOWSHIP AWARD was created to honor the greatest Past International President that the Lions of Texas have had in the first century.

The Cost is $500.00. Each District is encouraged to support the Texas Lions Museum and office with at least two (2) Ebb Grindstaff Fellowship awards a year. The income supports two operating areas. The first $200 supports an endowment and the remaining $300.00 is for operating funds. Recipient will receive a beautiful plaque and a lapel pin with the star of Texas. Recipient will also have their name put into the “Past to the Future” bridge. The Bridge will be placed over the ceiling at the entrance of the museum when construction is finished.

This List is currently being collected. When ready, follow the LINK to see the list of Ebb Grindstaff Fellows from District 2-X1. The number shown next to the names indicates the “Progressive Level” (for each additional $500 donation). In case of a discrepancy, please contact The Texas Lions Museum and Office.

Last Revised: September 23, 2020