Joseph L. Wroblewski, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, USA, served as president of The International Association of Lions Clubs after his inauguration at the association's 68th Convention held in Dallas, Texas, USA, June 19-22, 1985.

A member of the Ashley Lions Club since 1954, Lion Wroblewski has served in a number of positions in the association, including 100% District Governor of 14-H, a two-year term as a member of the International Board of Directors from 1976-78, board appointee in 1978-79, international convention chairman 2001-02, chairman of the coordinating committee for China affairs and liaison to the United Nations. Past President Wroblewski is serving as a Lions Clubs International board committee appointee for 2001-02.

For his service on behalf of the association, Past President Wroblewski has received numerous awards which include 20 International President's Awards, an Extension Award, Advancement Key Award and the Ambassador of Goodwill Award, the highest honor a Lion can receive. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.

Active in his community, Past President Wroblewski is a past president of Northeastern Heart Association, past president of Pennsylvania Association of Personnel Services, past president of National Employment Association, past member of the board of directors of the Catholic Youth Center and a member of the Pennsylvania and National Funeral Directors Associations.

Past President Wroblewski is a businessman. He and his wife, Normajean, have four children; Lisa (Paul), Joseph (Genevieve), Eric, and Marla (Bryan); three granddaughters; Gennie, Bryanna, Christa; and four grandsons; Eric, Brett, Matthew and Erik.

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