LCIF Felicitated 36 MJF Members Who Donated $1000

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Free Press and Lions Clubs International Foundation organised a felicitation programme on Sunday for all the 36 Melvin Jones Fellowship programme donors who donated $1000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation. Multiple District Coordinator Lions Sharad Mehta said that the LCIF has given grants of crores of rupees as donations in past 50 years for Lions projects.

36 MJF donors were Sharad Mehta, Arti Mehta, Suresh Kataria, Santosh Chanodia, Yashmin Sherani, Tapan Pagaria, MK Jain, JP Chouhan, Sandeep Chordia, Arun Kumar Sanghvi, Chetany Tripathi, Suraj Kumar Jaiswal, Quazar Hussain Bohra, Saroj Ojha, Manohar Das Somani, Yogesh Agrawal, Sachin Goyal, Akhilesh Agrawal, Shyama Gupta, Amit Chodhari, Rajveer Singh Parihar, Shiv Shankar Garg, Ausaf Akhtar Qureshi, Shailendra Pandey, Alka Porwal, Asifuddin Shaikh, Dawood Himayun Shariff, Shaikh Mohammad Tariq, Om Prakash Pareekh, Renu Vyas, Anil Dhariwal, Jawahar Bihani, Yash Jain, Manish Maheshwari, Narendra Dhaka and Virendra Gupta.

The programme was chaired by Multiple District Coordinator Lions Sharad Mehta, chief guests were District Governor Yogendra Runwal and Dr Vinod Bhandari. Special guests Lions Anil Khandelwal, Lions Yash Sharma, Lions Dr Jayprakash Chouhan and Free Press Editor Arshit Gautam were present. The programme was anchored by Sanjay Dingdong. Free Press has always been contributed to development of society. Its painting competition and other such events have also been effective for the society.

What LCIF?

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is a public, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation formed in 1968 as the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. LCIF promotes human welfare through careful application of contributed funds. Since that time, the foundation has directed the use of millions of US dollars toward medical research, projects for the disabled and disadvantaged, and other endeavours that have benefited humanity around the world. LCIF receives its funds from Lions Club members worldwide interested in supporting humanitarian efforts. These individuals and clubs represent LCIF’s primary contributors. Corporations, foundations, and individuals who are not otherwise associated with Lionism contribute to the foundation as well.

The Overall Purpose of the Foundation

The mission of LCIF is to support the efforts of Lions clubs worldwide through humanitarian service, major disaster relief, and vocational assistance programmes. One way that the mission of LCIF is achieved is through its Standard grant programme. Standard grants are approved for large-scale Lions service projects that meet pressing humanitarian needs. The International Assistance Grant (IAG) program provides funding for humanitarian aid projects featuring Lions in different regions of the world coming together to help the less fortunate and needy. The objective of IAG funding is to improve the quality of life in primary health care, food self-sufficiency, environmental protection, and literacy.

Chief Guest Dr Vinod Bhandari says…

“For past few days, I have been in touch with the Lions Club. I have been serving the people for several years. We are ready to serve needy people collaborating with the Lions Club. We have world-class facilities at Aurobindo Hospital. We are open for health camps with the Lions Club.”

– Vinod Bhandari

Melvin Jones Fellowship members

“It’s a great event organised with Free Press and Lions Clubs International Foundation for those who donated $1000 for the welfare of needy. I have also done that and am very happy to make such a donation”

– Narendra Dhakad

“The Lions Club is helping thousands of needy people not only on a national but also international level. I thank all the members for their contribution in developing the club and helping the society.”

– Sharad Mehta

Will serve people forever “I have been associated with Rotary Club for past 20 years. Lions Club’s desire to serve people has kept me actively associated with the group. I will serve the people through this club forever.”

– Tapan Pagaria

“I joined the club in 2005 and have now become an MJF member of District 3233 G1 this time. I also got a lucky draw of Rs 50,000 which was kept for MJF donors. This money will help someone needy”

– Chetaniya Tripathi

“I have been in the club for past 11 years. I have been president of the Lions Club of Indore East and I am now Zone Chairperson. This organisation serves in 116 countries, especially in disaster management”

– Manohar Das Somani, Zone Chairperson-1 Region -5 “Ujjwal” District 3233 G1

“I have served in the club for 30-32 years. It’s a great opportunity to do social service and help the needy with all your heart. It’s been a great journey of good experiences and learning new things. Keeping all these things in mind I have donated $1000”

– Shyama Gupta

“I have been in Lions Club since 1997 from Jaora. I am currently in Dewas Lions Club. It’s been a great journey and I have served many people and gained vast knowledge for serving the needy with my fellow members”

– Ausaf Akhtar Qureshi

“I have been in the club for past 25-26 years. It gives a platform to serve needy and help them as much as possible. From treatment facilities to blankets in winter and other such activities. Plantation drives are also organised which is absolutely for the welfare of humans”

–  Shaikh Mohammed Tariq

“I have served in Jaora through Lion’s Club for 16 years. Our club performs a huge campaign for eye treatment in which 34,000 to 35,000 OPDs are done along with 6,000 operations free of cost. Lions Club is a family which maintains fellowship among members and also encourages everyone to help the poor and needy”

– Yash Jain

“Our mission is to serve society selflessly and inspire others to do the same. Through donation drives and community initiatives, we aim to create a positive impact and nurture humanity. Together, we can build a legacy of kindness that benefits future generations.”

– Sandeep Chordia

“It gives me immense joy to see our club’s charitable work touch so many lives. From distributing clothing to donating freezers to student hostels, our efforts make a real difference. Recently, I received the Melvin Jones Fellowship which is an honour, and I urge others to join hands for a better society. I have been a proud member of Lions Club for the past 29 years”

– Virendra Gupta

“My association with the club is for 38 years and it’s quite a proud legacy, started by my father in 1972. Serving the community has been a fulfilling journey. Lions Club’s commitment to service is a testament to the importance of continuity and dedication in creating positive change.”

– Qaizar Huzain Bohra

“Under my leadership, Lions Club Indore East has prioritised impactful initiatives. From organising health camps to providing education supplies, we aim to uplift underprivileged communities. It’s inspiring to see the difference we can make together.”

– Aarti Mehta

Helping others brings me immense joy. The values of service and compassion drive our efforts, ensuring that support reaches those in need. I’m proud to contribute to this mission.”

– Saroj Ojha

“For 40 years, I’ve dedicated my mind, body, and wealth to serving the community through Lions Club. It’s an honour to contribute to building a compassionate and equitable society.”

– Shiv Shankar Garg

“Being part of Lions Club has been a privilege. It’s a platform that empowers individuals to serve the community selflessly. I’m proud of my contributions and the meaningful change our club continues to bring to society.”

– CS Manish Maheshwari

“I have been in Lions Club for past 50 years and this was a very amazing journey. I have been head of four states and served the people with 56,000 members. Lions have changed my style of living, and the service to the people brings immense pleasure and joy.”

– Dr Piyush Gandhi, Past District Governor

“I have been associated with Lions Club since 1995, and in 2016-17 I was District Governor. Our biggest project is running a food centre behind MY Hospital where we serve food to the needy at just Rs 10. The donation given to the club is for serving people in 208 countries with 14 lakh members. Whenever any calamity occurs, the Lions Club provides help”

– Satish Bhalla, Past District Governor

“I have been in Lions Club since 1995, nearly 20 years before I became MJF member and gave $1000. The money we donate comes back to us for serving the people. Even those who are not members can donate to the club.”

– SP Namdev, Past District Governor

For 44 years, Lions Club has been my platform for serving society. From my tenure as Governor in 2012-13 to today, my passion for helping others has remained steadfast. I encourage everyone to embrace service as a way of life.”

– Ramesh Kabra, Past District Governor

“Joining Lions Club in 1961 was one of the best decisions of my life. My life has been dedicated to helping those in need, and I hope my journey inspires future generations to embrace service and compassion.”

– Ratan Lal Gupta Past District Governor

Being part of Lions Club for 25 years has been a blessing. Selfless service is at the core of our mission, and I’m grateful for the opportunities to make a difference and inspire others to do the same.”

– Yash Sharma, Past District Governor