Dr. James M. "Jim" Fowler, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 66th annual convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June, 1983.

Past President Fowler is a dental surgeon.

A Lion for more than 48 years and currently a member of the Little Rock Founders Lions Club, he served as club president with 40 years perfect attendance, district governor, chairman of the council of governors, zone chairman, trustee of Lions Clubs International Foundation and held a two-year term as a member of the association's board of directors from 1974-76. He is also past president and board member of the Lions World Service for the Blind.

In recognition of his efforts on behalf of the association, he has received the 100%District Governor Award, the Master Key Award, an Extension Award, ten International President's awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a member by the association. Past President Fowler is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.

In his work with Lions World Service for the Blind, Past President Fowler served as chairman of the Million Dollar Expansion Program, where a multipurpose training building was dedicated in his name.

In addition to his service as a Lion, Past President Fowler is a former state senator, naval veteran of World War II and a retired colonel in the Arkansas National Guard. He also received a Presidential Award from the Philippine government, and Commendatore al Merito della Republica Italiana from Dr. Sandro Pertini, president of the Republic of Italy.

Other memberships include the Arkansas and American Dental Associations and Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary dental fraternity. Lion Fowler is also a past president of the National Flying Dentists Association. A competent pilot with over 16,000 hours experience, he flies extensively in his business and Lions clubs activities. He is also a Mason, a Shriner and a Sojourner.

Past President Fowler and his wife, Agnes "Aggie," also a Melvin Jones Fellow, have two children, Jimmy and Martha, and three grandchildren.

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