Missouri Lions 2010 State Convention
Come join your fellow Missouri Lions in Springfield, Missouri for some fun down under at the 2010 Missouri Lions State Convention.
We are excited to have IPIP Al Brandel of Melville, New York as our keynote speaker. He will be visiting with and addressing the Missouri Lions at this year's convention.
Our Keynote Speaker
Immediate Past President
Al Brandel
Albert F. Brandel of Melville, New York, USA, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 91st International Convention, held in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23-27, 2008.
He is a retired police detective. For many years he investigated child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence involving children and missing children.
A member of the West Hempstead Lions Club since 1975 and an associate member of the Melville Lions Club, Past International President Brandel has held many offices in the association, including club president, district governor and international director. He has also served as a presenter and panelist at USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums. He worked with the Long Island Lions Eye Bank as a transporter and has been the Lions Representative to UNICEF in New York for 10 years. He helped coordinate Lions relief efforts at the World Trade Center following September 11, 2001.
In recognition of his contributions, he has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% District Governor Award, 15 International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest award the association grants to its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, he has served as a Little League volunteer and as a Eucharistic minister. He is a former member of the board of directors of the United Nations Association of the USA.
Past International President Brandel's wife, Dr. Maureen Murphy, an anesthesiologist and a Lion, practices at a community hospital.
We are extremely please to have him join us at our state convention.
Network with Fellow Lions
We hope that you will take this opportunity to not only visit with friends that you made at other conventions, but also to network with each other and exchange your successful ideas.
What better networking than on Hospitality Night!
Program and Training Workshops
Whether you are new to lionism, or if you are a long time member, this convention will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about Lions' programs taking place right here in Missouri. You will learn about the latest news concerning these programs, and how your local club can help.
There will also be several training workshops available, so that you can build and expand on your existing skills as a Lion.
This convention will be an event that you don't want to miss!