William L. Woolard, of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 72nd annual convention, held in Miami/Miami Beach, Florida, USA, June 21-24, 1989.

Past President Woolard is a lawyer and corporation president.

A Lion since 1963, Past President Woolard is a Life Member of the Charlotte Central Lions Club. He served a two-year term on the International Board of Directors from 1981-83, and a one-year term as a board appointee in 1984-85. Past President Woolard has held a number of other association offices including terms as a 100% district governor and council chairman.

Among the awards Past President Woolard has received for his service are two Extension Awards, five District Governor Extension Awards, a Master Key, eleven International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the association's highest honor given by the association to its members. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.

Involved in a variety of other civic and community organizations, Past President Woolard has served on the board of directors of both the North Carolina association for the Blind and the North Carolina Eye and Human Tissue Bank. He is active in a number of organizations and committees of the legal profession.

Past President Woolard and his wife, Virginia, have two children.

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