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Salim Moussan

Fellow Lions, As a new century of service has begun; the new dynamics and unfolding challenges of our present require us to reflect on the famous saying by Melvin Jones:
"It is not given to a great many men in the ordinary conduct of their lives to exercise Leadership within a group, yet every member of a Lions Club has this opportunity."

I was once asked by a young Lion about my definition of Leadership and its relation to Lions Clubs International; I replied:
"If Leadership is not a game of egos, but the opportunity to serve others;
If Leadership means taking responsibility and engaging in a lifelong commitment;
If Leadership means service, loyalty and support; If Leadership means taking action;
Then Leadership is an Art and Lions Clubs International is where it is taught. That is the spirit of Lions, the essence of Leadership.
Lionism teaches us to work alongside people, not behind them and not ahead of them; it teaches us to favor cooperation and teamwork over solitary ambition. Lions are artists of action, service and commitment."
I believe that the true Lions Clubs International offers equal opportunity for everyone to prove themselves as able and capable of Leading: men and women, old and young, all alike.
If a World of Experience – and just as important – an Experience of the World are necessary tools to lead our Association that is diversified yet united, then I am ready to offer this experience.
I am proud to be referred to as a World Lion who understands cultures, and appreciates the customs and traditions of the many countries that shape our association. A World Lion who has, since 1988, enjoyed experiencing the peculiarities of 96 countries, 31 International Conventions, over 84 Area Forums, and 40 Regional Conferences, in addition to hundreds of District Conventions, meetings and celebrations.

Fellow Lions,
I pledge that we will continue to achieve success and we will strive to establish our organization as an integral force and key player in the international community. We will persist in our endeavor to show the world that where this is a need, there is a Lion to respond to it.
Fellow Lions, Success is Preparation meeting Opportunity, and I count on your vital support to offer me this Opportunity.
The dream has been drawn, the preparation has been set, it is now time to achieve.

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The Person

- Born in Lebanon in 1961. Married to Alia, they have four children and one grandchild
- Owner of a trading company
- Studied Business Administration
- Among his main interests: Reading and Travel (96 countries and growing)
- Member of several local and international associations
- Recipient of the National Medal of Merit awarded by the President of Lebanon

THE LOCAL LION

- Charter President of Beirut St Gabriel Lions Club, 1988-89
- Cabinet Member, 1989-94
- District Trainer, 1992-95
- District Governor, 1994-95
- Founder of Lions Eye Center, Lebanon, 1996
- Organized many Lions Clubs locally and internationally

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THE INTERNATIONAL LION

- Chairperson, ISAAME Forum, 1995 & 1998
- Honorary Chairperson, and Advisor for Regional Conferences, 1996-2013
- International Director, 1997-99
- Member of International Conventions Committees, 2000-07
- International Board Appointee, 2006-07 & 2010-11
- Group Leader, District Governors-Elect Seminar, Boston 2006 & Sydney 2010
- President, Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory, 2007-09
- Global Membership Team (GMT) Area Leader, 2008-14
- Advisor of the Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory, 2009-17
- Recipient of three International Leadership Awards
- Recipient of 19 International President Awards
- Recipient of the Ambassador of Goodwill Award
- Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow
- Recipient of many local and international recognitions/awards

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A WORLD LION

- Attended 31 consecutive International Conventions from 1988 to 2018
- Attended over 84 Area Forums & 40 Regional Conferences held around the world
- Attended Lions Day with the UN nine times in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi
- Visited Headquarters in Oak Brook over 20 times
- Visited more than 96 countries, mostly for Lions events
- Regular Presenter/Speaker at International and Regional Conferences
- Multilingual couple, with Salim fluent in three languages and Alia fluent in five