2011-2012 President's Theme I Believe

Wing-Kun Tam

International President
Wing-Kun Tam, of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), People’s Republic of China, was elected first vice president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 93rd International Convention, held in Sydney, Australia, June 28-July 2, 2010.
Vice President Tam is the chairperson of a group of air transportation companies.
A member of the Mt. Cameron Lions Club since 1981, Vice President Tam has held many offices in the association, including Campaign SightFirst multinational coordinator and OSEAL recording secretary, District Governor-elect Seminar group leader, SightFirst China Action executive chairperson, 2005 International Convention Bidding Committee executive chairperson and honorary Host Committee chairperson. He has served on the international board for ten years and two years on the executive committee.
In addition to his Lion activities, Vice President Tam is active in many professional and community organizations. He is a member and/or chairperson of numerous boards and committees of the Hong Kong SAR Government. He has been the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador since 1995. Prior to the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR, he served as a Hong Kong District Affairs Advisor.
Vice President Tam is the recipient of Her Majesty the Queen’s Badge of Honor, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and the Bronze Bauhinia Star from the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Vice President Tam is a Justice of the Peace in the Hong Kong SAR. He was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kenya in the Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR of the People’s Republic of China as well as Commissioner for the Kenya Tourist Board – Far East.
In recognition of his service to the association, Vice President Tam has received numerous awards, including the 100% District Governor Award, 21 International President’s Awards, the Campaign SightFirst National/Multi-National Coordinator Award, the International Lion of the Year Award (2003) and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association gives to its members. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and Campaign SightFirst Lead Gift Donor.

Vice President Tam and his late wife, Irene, have three children – Alvin, Tiffany and Andrew.