Founder of Lionism

Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, the son of a United States Army captain who commanded a troop of scouts. Later his father was transferred and the family moved east. As young man, Jones made his home in Chicago; Lions became associated with an insurance firm and in 1913 formed his own agency. He soon joined the business circle, a businessmen luncheon group, and was shortly elected secretary. Read More »»