Joe Silvers

Lion Joe Silvers has been a member of the International Association of Lions Clubs for more than 35 years. In 2006, Silvers was the first Lion inducted into the North Carolina Lions' Hall of Fame. A former member of the Forest City Lions Club in District 31-C, he moved to Asheville in 1996 and transferred his membership into the Pisgah Forest Lions Club in District 31-A. He a tireless worker for Lions Clubs. He volunteers for numerous district and state projects. Silvers is known as a talented auctioneer and is North Carolina as a superb fundraiser. He organizes auctions at state conventions. Silvers annually arranges for donated food supplies for the North Carolina Lions VIP Fishing Tournament. He provides the truck and driver to transport the food to the Outer Banks, where the tournament is held. In 2005, he was appointed co-finance chairperson for the election campaign of Lion Sid L. Scruggs, who in 2008 was elected as a vice president in the International Association of Lions Clubs. Silvers is a Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow, and a William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service. A past club president, Silver is a past governor of District 31-A. He currently serves as chairperson of the N.C. Lions State Covention.

Shaw Brown

Lion Shaw Brown was a charter member of the Mooresville Lions Club in 1939. He was posthumously inducted into the North Carolina Lions' Hall of Fame in 2008. He held every office in the Mooresville club. He was a past Lion of the Year. Brown served as district governor in 1974-1975. His many accomplishments were not only in Lions but also his community. He raised more than $105,000 for Humanitarian/White Cane. Brown served as a director of the N.C. Eye Bank for more than 20 years and personally obtained 650 eye donor pledges. He received 20 extension awards and sponsored 49 members into Lions Clubs. Through his efforts, Brown solicited donations for the grading, materials, roofing shingles and the building of a new dormitory at Camp Dogwood. Brown was honored when the Catawba County Association dedicated the building as the Shaw Brown Dormitory.

John B. Wall

Lion John B. Wall of the Walkertown Lions Club in District 31-D was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. He is a former chairperson and secretary-treasurer of the Council of Governors. The Walkertown Lions honored Wall by naming him Lion of the Year. He is a multiple recipient of the 100% secretary award, 100% president's award and a 100% district governor's award. He served as chairperson of eight statewide committees. Wall is a Melvin Jones Fellow and Jack Stickley Fellow. He was recognized by the International Association of Lions Clubs with the International President's Certificate of Appreciation and the International President's Award. He volunteers countless hours on Lions' projects. Wall has attended 11 USA/Canada Forums and 12 international conventions.

Dr. Ted L. James

Lion Ted L. James of the Salisbury Lions Club in District 31-E was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. A Lion since 1959, James served as Salisbury president in 1976-1977, and chairperson of the Council of Governors in 1981-1982. He was named Lion of the Year by the Salisbury Lions in 1989. He was appointed chairperson for the election campaign of Lion William L. Woolard, who later became president of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Woolard later honored James by appointing him to the international board. He served the state council as leadership chairperson, and trained district governors-elect for more than 10 years. Prior to his death, he served as chairperson of the state history committee. James was a Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow, and William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service. He was a recipient of the International President's Leadership Medal and Lions International's highest individual award, the Ambassador of Good Will Award.

Charles Smith

Lion Charles Smith of the Laurel Hills Lions Club in District 31-F was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. A Lion for more than 40 years, Smith joined the International Association of Lions Clubs in 1963. He is a recipient of the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest individual honor of Lions International. He was honored three times as the Lion of the Year by his district. Smith served as secretary of the NC Association of the Blind in the 1970s and chief executive officer of the NC Eye & Human Tissue Bank in 1996. He was instrumental in getting Lions Clubs International's approval to change the name to NC Lions Association and the subsequent change to the North Carolina Lions Foundation. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow, and a William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service. Smith was elected district governor in 1984, also serving as council chairperson. He served as chairperson for Boys & Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. He also served as vice chairperson of the NC Reading Radio Service. 

Lion Shaw Brown

Past District Governor

Lion John B. Wall

Past District Governor

Lion Ted L. James

Past District Governor

Lion Charles Smith

Past District Governor

Lion Joe Silvers

Past District Governor

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The Council of Governors honors North Carolina Lions who have exhibited outstanding achievement, community service and citizenship; and by their actions demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the motto and objections of the International Association of Lions Clubs. These Lions have dedicated their time and talent to fostering good will and humanitarian service; and through extended service to Lions Clubs have worked to improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Each year, the Council of Governors select an individual to honor and induct them into our Hall of Fame.