International
President 2012-2013
Wayne
Madden, of Auburn, Indiana, USA, was elected president of The International
Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 95th International Convention,
held in Busan, Korea June 22-26, 2012.
President Madden is an insurance
agent and a certified insurance counselor.
A member of the Auburn Lions Club since 1984, President Madden has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson, state council chairperson and district governor. In addition, he is a past president of the Indiana Lions Foundation. He served as a District Governor-elect Seminar faculty member five times and as Campaign SightFirst II sector coordinator for Multiple District 25.
In recognition of his service to the association, President Madden has received many awards, including the 100% Club President Award, Life Membership in the Association, the Senior Master Key Award, four Extension Awards, an International President’s Leadership Medal, nine International President’s Medals and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is a Charter W.P. Woods Fellow, a Kentucky Colonel, a Duke of Paducah, a Helen Keller Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
A member of the Auburn Lions Club since 1984, President Madden has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson, state council chairperson and district governor. In addition, he is a past president of the Indiana Lions Foundation. He served as a District Governor-elect Seminar faculty member five times and as Campaign SightFirst II sector coordinator for Multiple District 25.
In recognition of his service to the association, President Madden has received many awards, including the 100% Club President Award, Life Membership in the Association, the Senior Master Key Award, four Extension Awards, an International President’s Leadership Medal, nine International President’s Medals and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is a Charter W.P. Woods Fellow, a Kentucky Colonel, a Duke of Paducah, a Helen Keller Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In 2008, he was recognized for his humanitarian
service by the governor of Indiana as a Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest
honor the governor can bestow.
In addition to his Lion activities, President
Madden has been active in numerous professional and community organizations.
President Madden and his wife, Linda, also a Lion
and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have two daughters and five grandchildren.
International President Madden theme this year is "IN A WORLD OF SERVICE"
International President Madden theme this year is "IN A WORLD OF SERVICE"
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