International President, Mr. Barry Palmer

The Biography of International President, Barry Palmer, for the year 2013 to 2014. This will further introduce you to our honorable guest for our Induction on the 14th. 

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV5Ntv-ahgo&feature=youtu.be

Mr. President's Theme: "Follow Your Dream"

As we mentioned, Mr. Palmer is deeply passionate about the youth, and we are the center of his ideals and beliefs. Watching this video shows the compassion, dedication, and whole-heartedness of our President.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ORmhaMc 

The Following Information is from Lionsclubs.org: On more about International President, Barry Palmer

"International President Barry J. Palmer, of Berowra, NSW, Australia, was elected to serve as International President of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 96th International Convention, held in Hamburg, 2013.

Barry Palmer was a real estate company director.

A member of the Hornsby Lions Club since 1976, Palmer has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, cabinet secretary, cabinet treasurer and district governor. He has served on numerous committees and as the Host Committee Chairperson for the 2010 Lions Clubs International Convention in Sydney, Australia.

In recognition of his service to the association, Palmer has received many awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% District Governor Award, six International President’s Medals and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Palmer is a recipient of the Australian Medal issued by the Australian Government, the Australian Childhood Cancer Research Award and the Spastic Centre of NSW Award. He was a Pioneer Volunteer at the Sydney Olympics and a member of the Australian Paralympic Committee.

International President Palmer and his wife Anne, also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have three children and eight grandchildren."