Ellis Suriyati Omar

Ellis Suriyati Omar

Ellis Suriyati Omar, from Kuching, Malaysia, 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.

Director Omar is a company director.

A member of the Kuching City Lions Club and a Lion since 1979, Director Omar has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson, district governor and council chairperson. She has also served as a national coordinator for Campaign SightFirst II.

In recognition of her service to the association, Director Omar has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the District Governor Certificate of Appreciation, the International President's Leadership Torch Extension Award and three International President's medals. She is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to her Lions activities, Director Omar has been active in numerous professional and community organizations. She is the chairperson of the Lions Nursing Home in Kuching, president of the Sarawak Netball Association and the recipient of the Sarawak Sate Award.

Director Omar and her husband, Zaidi, have three children.

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