DG CHRISTINE LANK

 

DG Lion Christine was born and raised on a ranch in Southern Alberta with her parents, both Charter Lions of their respective clubs.

Lion Christine is a retired Personal Account Manager, and in the 20 years she was employed in the banking industry she received many achievement awards for excellence in service and achievement.

She was the first person licensed with Alberta Securities to sell mutual funds in Southern Alberta, the first trainer for new licensed mutual fund representatives, and was the Alberta Representative on the First Canadian Personal Portfolio Advisory Committee. At the time of her retirement from the CIBC she managed the 3rd largest investment portfolio in Alberta and the 15th largest in Canada.

In 1999 Lion Christine purchased Pincher Office Products and now this year for the second time since purchasing her business, she is expanding her store for the addition of a permanent gift shop. Her store received the Small Business of the Year award in 1999 (first year in business) and again in 2006. Lion Christine has been nominated for other business and citizen awards.

Lion Christine also served on the two local Museum boards for several years and volunteered for other non-profit groups, and joined Lions in 1994. She started with the Coulee Lions of Lethbridge, then transferred to the Pincher- Cowley Roaring Lions and finally to the Pincher Creek Lions where she had the privilege of being the first Lady President of the Pincher Creek Lions for two consecutive years.

She has served in all executive capacities at the club level and at a District Level Lion Christine has had the opportunity to hold several chairman positions including Campaign Sight First ll Coordinator and Cabinet Secretary Treasurer.

Lion Christine is a Certified Guiding Lion, has completed the Lions Regional Leadership Training, and is also a graduate of the Lions Faculty Development Institute.

Lion Christine has been honored with several awards and Fellowships., including the International Presidents Leadership Medal, an International Presidents Certificate of Commendation, , She is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, a Progressive Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow, a PID Bill Webber Fellow, a Lions Foundation of Canada Fellow ,and a Life Member of Lions Foundation of Canada. Lion Christine, also has a 5 key award, a Membership Chair Award, a Club Presidents Diamond Award ,a Lion of the Year , and 15 years of 100% attendance.

1st VDG SHARON WEST

I was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta. I had one sister Ella, one brother Edward and two amazingly wonderful parents Mildred and Les. I will be forever grateful to my parents for instilling within me the values I hold dear today and for helping to meld me into the person I am.

After graduating high school I attended University for one year then decided to pursue a career with Alberta Government Telephones later to become Telus. I worked in many departments in the telephone industry broadening my experience and knowledge.

Other than seven years spent in Calgary where I had to locate do to job demands I have lived in Lethbridge my entire life. Taking a volunteer separation package from Telus I ended my 31 year and 6 month career to return home to Lethbridge.

My significant other PDG Lion Wayne Baker of the Taber Lions Club was instrumental in introducing me to Lionism, as I was his escort to numerous Lion’s functions.

In March 2005 being sponsored by Lion Wayne I took the plunge and joined the Lethbridge West Lions Club. During my time in our Club I have been Tail twister, Vice President and President for two consecutive terms.

At the Cabinet level I have been Peace Poster Chairperson and Zone Chair for both Zones 2 and 3 in 2008-2009. After much persuasion from fellow lion friends and the endorsement of my Club my nomination for second Vice District Governor was submitted and voted upon at the MD 37 Convention in Havre, Montana in May, 2009. Thus the start of a new chapter of my Lion’s life for the next three years.

I have been truly blessed by being honoured with a Melvin Jones Fellow, Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship, two International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and a Life Member of Lions Foundation of Canada. My greatest reward has been the feeling I receive while serving others from being a part of this organization and my wonderful and endearing Lion Friends I have accumulated along the way. I appreciate the confidence this District has shown me with this honor and will do my best over the next three years to achieve a high standard of acceptance for our District and to be the best that I can be for everyone.  

2nd VDG Lion Laura Dickerson

Lion Laura Dickerson was born and raised in Southern California.  However, her parents were both Canadian citizens from Regina, Saskatchewan. Lion Laura proudly celebrates her Canadian and American heritage. In 2000, the Dickerson family relocated to Kalispell, Montana, where Lion Laura and her husband of thirty years, Lion Chuck joined the Kalispell Sunriser Lions Club in 2002. Despite being new to Lionism, Lion Laura has continuously served in her communities with other groups, particularly those targeting assistance to youth and the needy.

 

Lion Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Arts in education counseling.  She has worked for twenty years between California and Montana as both an educator and counselor.  In 2007, she opened her private counseling practice in Kalispell. She and Lion Chuck enjoy extensive travel, their two children and their four grandchildren, and a dedication to faith, family and their community. Lion Laura enjoys studying language and speaks both French and Spanish.

 

During her service in Lions, Lion Laura has been recognized by her club with the Rookie of the Year, continuous perfect attendance, and Lion of the Year. She is a Tom Lehman Fellow, a trained Guiding Lion and has been awarded multiple International President Commendations.  She looks forward to continuing service in Lionism by assisting and leading the greater community and supporting her fellow Lions in their service.

 

PDG Lion Pauline Cooper

Lion Monte Weisser, Kalispell, Montana.