Gary L. Brown, of Urbana, Ohio, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 86th International Convention, held in Denver, Colorado, USA, June 30-July 4, 2003.

Director Brown is a general contractor.

A member of the Urbana Lions Club since 1989, Director Brown has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chair, district governor and council chair. Additionally he has served on numerous committees, such as the Multiple District 13 Long Range Planning Committee and as an advisor to the Ohio Lions state office. He has perfect attendance to date.

In recognition of his service to the association he has received numerous awards, including two 100% Club Treasurer Awards, five 100% Club Secretary Awards, the 100% Club President Award, the club Lion of the Year Award, two Ohio Lions Council of Governor's Awards of Merit, the Ohio Special Appreciation Award, a Key Member Award, the International President's Award and two International President's Certificates of Appreciation. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and a James Coffey Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Director Brown is active in numerous professional and community organizations. In the past, he served as President of the Champaign County Cancer Association board of directors. He is an active member of his church.

Director Brown and his wife, Brenda, also a Lion, have two children and three grandchildren.