Birthday Celebration of Melvin Jones

13 Jan 2026

Happy Birthday to Melvin Jones – The Heart of Lionism Today we celebrate the birth anniversary of Melvin Jones, the visionary founder of Lions Clubs International, whose single powerful idea changed the meaning of service across the world. At a time when business and social clubs were focused mainly on personal benefit, Melvin Jones dared to ask a revolutionary question: “What if these people, who are successful because of their communities, gave back to those communities?” From that simple thought, a global movement was born — a movement that today serves millions of people in need across more than 200 countries. From eyesight to hunger relief, from disaster response to youth empowerment, Lions everywhere continue to walk on the path shown by Melvin Jones. His famous words still guide us: “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.” For us, the members of Lions Club of Agartala, this day is not just a birthday — it is a reminder of our responsibility. Every service project, every smile we create, every hungry person we feed through Project Annada, is a living tribute to Melvin Jones’ dream. Let us rededicate ourselves today — not just to celebrate his life, but to live his values. We Serve. We Care. We Make a Difference. Happy Birthday, Melvin Jones! Your light continues to guide us.