Neil R. Spencer
Neil R.
Spencer
Neil R. Spencer, from Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 91st International Convention, held in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23-27, 2008.
Director Spencer is a former business owner and an employee of the Boeing Company.
A member of the Cypress Gardens Lions Club and a Lion since 1987, Director Spencer has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, district governor and council chairperson. In addition, he has served as a leadership and extension chairperson. He has also served as chairperson of the Long Range Planning and Constitution and By-laws committees and as webmaster and Information Technology chairperson for Multiple District 35, as well as a board member of the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind and president of the Florida Lions Conklin Centers.
In recognition of his service to the association, Director Spencer has received numerous awards, including Club Lion of the Year, eight 100% Club Secretary Awards, the 100% club President Award, the 100% District Governor Award, two District Governor's Extension Awards, a membership key, three Golden Chain Awards, five International President's Certificates of Appreciation, the Leadership Medal and the International President's Medal. He also has 19 years perfect attendance and is a Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Spencer is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He is a board member and past president of both the Cocoa Beach High School Alumni Association Educational Foundation and the Space Coast Little League. He was also recognized by the City of Cocoa Beach with the key to the city and the proclamation of May 19, 2006 as Neil R. Spencer Day.
Director Spencer and his wife, Past District Governor Donna, also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow, have one daughter, also a Lion, and one son.
BY THE NUMBERS
35
Number of need–based Lions Eye Care Centers opened with the World Health Organization to deliver eye care services for 100 million children worldwide.
