Past International Director Neil Spencer [Donna]

Past International Director 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.

A Lion since 1987 and a member of the Cocoa Beach Seaside Lions Club, Past 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, Past 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, 3 International President’s Medals and the Ambassador of Good Will, the highest honor bestowed upon association members. He also has 22 years perfect attendance and is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lions activities, Past 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.

Past Director Spencer is a former business owner and an employee of the Boeing Company.

Past Director Spencer and his wife, Past District Governor Donna, also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow, have one daughter Carrie and Son-in-law Brock, also Lions, and one son Neil