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| Dr. Tae-Sup “TS” Lee, of Seoul, Republic of Korea, was elected to serve as president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 86th International Convention, held in Denver, Colorado, USA, June 30 - July 4, 2003. Past President Lee is a graduate of the prestigious Seoul National University and received his doctorate in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). He has been the president and CEO of several major firms, served four terms as a member of the National Assembly of Korea and served his country twice as a cabinet minister, with portfolios in political affairs and science and technology. A Lion since 1975 and member of the Seoul Sejong Lions Club with 29 years of perfect attendance, Past President Lee has held many positions within the association, including club president, zone chair, region chair, district governor and council chair. He served as an international director on the association’s board of directors from 1993 to 1995. He also was chair of the 32nd OSEAL Forum and co-chair of the Host Committee for the 78th International Convention. Past President Lee has received numerous awards in recognition of his service to the association, including several 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. Past President Lee and his wife, Haing-Ja, also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have two sons and three grandchildren. Both sons and their spouses are Melvin Jones Fellows. |
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