|  John
E. Rabideau, of Churchville, New York, USA, was elected to
serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association
of Lions Clubs at the association’s 85th International
Convention, held in Osaka, Japan, July 8-12, 2002.
Past
Director Rabideau is an independent insurance agent and a
veteran of the United States Navy.
A
member of the Churchville Lions Club since 1974, Past Director
Rabideau has held many offices within the association, including
club secretary, club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson,
district governor and council chairperson. He also
served on the multiple district Policy Manual Committee, the
Long Range Planning Committee as chairperson, the Nomination
Committee and the Election Committee. In addition, he has
served as chairperson of the International Campaign Committee,
chairperson of the Finance Committee, trustee and president
for two years of the NYS & Bermuda Lions Foundation and
in different capacities at training seminars and USA/Canada
Lions Leadership forums.
In
recognition of his service to the association, Past Director
Rabideau has received numerous awards, including the 100%
Club Secretary Award, the 100% Club President Award, the 100%
District Governor Award, the International Extension Award,
the International Membership Key Award, three International
President’s Certificates of Appreciation, the International
President’s Leadership Award, three International President’s
Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest
honor the association bestows upon its members. He is also
a Melvin Jones Fellow.
In
addition to his Lions activities, Past Director Rabideau is
active in numerous professional and community organizations.
He is a member of the New York State Independent Insurance
Agents Association and a member, director and past president
of the Churchville Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Past Director
Rabideau served as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Planned
Giving Committee and as a chairperson of the Churchville-Chili
Central School District Redistricting Committee.
Past
Director Rabideau and his wife, Bernadette, also a Lion, have
two children and two grandchildren. |
