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 Allan J. Hunt, from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada was elected to serve as international director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 102nd International Convention, held in Milan, Italy, July 5 through July 9, 2019. 

Director Hunt is retired after 34 years working with NAV CANADA. He was part of the team that saw NAV CANADA through a transition from government entity to not-for-profit corporation in 1996. During his career he was a manager at various levels of the Canadian air navigation system, at one point managing two air traffic control towers—one of them being the tallest in the world. A member of the Chilliwack Mount Cheam Lions Club since 1988, he first became a Lion in 1979 as part of the Sandspit Lions Club. He has held a number of offices within the association including multiple district council chairperson, GLT constitutional area leader, LCIF Constitutional Area Co-Chairperson and every club level office with the exception of Tail Twister. Director Hunt has also presented and moderated at several USA/Canada Lions Leadership forums. In recognition of his service, Director Hunt has received several International President’s Awards, an International President’s Leadership Award and the Life Membership Award. Always one to prioritize fellowship and community service, Director Hunt has held offices in a number of community organizations including president and chairperson of the board for his local YMCA as well as president and board chairperson of the Chilliwack & District Seniors Resources Society. Director Hunt is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and his wife, Sonja M. Hunt, is a Melvin Jones Fellow. Their daughter, Kristen, and son-in-law, Chad, are also Lions and proud parents to the Hunt’s granddaughter, Ella.