Per K. Christensen
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PER K. CHRISTENSEN
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Per K. Christensen, from Aalborg, Denmark, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 93rd International Convention, held in Sydney, Australia, June 28 to July 2, 2010.
Director Christensen previously served in the military and is currently the owner of a wine import company.
A member of the Gug Lions Club since 1992, he has held many offices within the association, including district governor and council chairperson. He also served as Leo club charter president, Leo chairperson, youth exchange chairperson, MERL chairperson, membership chairperson, Leadership Institute faculty member, Leadership chairperson and Lions Nordic coordinator. In addition, he founded 19 Lions clubs made up of women members, organized several Leadership institutes and participated in many meetings and conventions locally and internationally.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including the Club Lion of the Year, 100% District Governor Award, two District Governor Appreciation Awards, the District 106 B Medal of Honor, a District Extension Award, four International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, the International President’s Leadership Award and three International President’s Medals. He also received a Lions International Academy Award in 2006. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Director Christensen’s wife, Anita Olsson, is also a Lion.
