W. R. O'Riley

W. R. O'Riley, of Maryville, Missouri, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 86th International Convention, held in Denver, Colorado, USA, June 30-July 4, 2003.

Director O'Riley is an insurance and real estate broker.

A member of the Maryville Host Lions Club since 1988, Director O'Riley has held many offices within the association, including club chair of the Membership, Visitation and Special Project committees; club Leo advisor; club president; member of numerous district committees; district governor; council chair and multiple district extension chair. Additionally he has served as a moderator and presenter at USA/Canada Leadership Forums and as a member of the 2001 International Convention Nominating Committee. He has participated in several Lake Viking Kids Kamps (for visually impaired youth) and in MD26 Leo conferences.

In recognition of his service to the association he has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, club Lion of the Year Award, the District Leo Extension Award, the International President's Excellence Award, the District Governor Service Award, the Council Chairperson's Award, the Leo Club Extension Award, two Lions Club Extension Awards, three International President's Certificates of Appreciation, three International President's Medals and the Multiple District Extension Award. He has also been the recipient of the Multiple District 26 Quality Lion Award each year since its inception in 1993 and is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Director O'Riley is active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, the National Association of Insurance Agents, the Association of Risk Managers of Mid-America, the Nodaway County Senior Center, the Northwest Missouri Veterans Home, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Maryville Chamber of Commerce. In the past, he served as mayor of the City of Maryville and on the Maryville City Council. He is the recipient of the Maryville Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award, the Northwest Missouri State University Turret Award and the Missouri Governor's Certificate of Appreciation. He is a veteran and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Director O'Riley and his wife, Carole, also a Lion, are Eucharistic ministers, greeters and lectors in their church. They have one daughter and two grandchildren.

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