10/26/2026
The St. Helens Lions Club celebrated Lion Linda McCoy as she received the Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest form of recognition from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) for dedication to humanitarian service.
Linda joined the St. Helens Lions in October 2013 and has shown ever since what it means to be a Lion who steps forward whenever there is a need. She has chaired Citizens Day in the Park since the project began, serves as the club's Hearing Chair to help community members get the assistance they need, and has been a driving force behind our plastics recycling efforts. She also serves as the OLSHF School Screening Events Coordinator for Columbia County, helping bring vision screenings to children in our community, and she has given countless hours to many other club activities.
Named for the founder of Lions International, the Melvin Jones Fellowship represents a commitment to community impact, compassion, and the core values of Lionism.
Congratulations, Linda, and thank you for all you do for our community!