Council Chair 2009-2010

CC DONNA COULTER MD 37 Council Chairperson Donna Coulter has been a member of the Family of Lionism since 1970 when she joined the Ponoka Lioness in Ponoka, Alberta.   In 1980, after her family moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta she helped form the Grande Prairie Trumpeter Lioness and was a member of that club until 1989 when she accepted an invitation to join the Grande Prairie Lions.  Since becoming a Lion, she’s served most of the club offices, been a zone chairperson numerous times, served on Districts 37G and 37L cabinets and as District Governor for 37G in 1995-96.  In May, 2009 she was elected to serve as Multiple District 37 Council Chairperson for 2009-2010. Lion Donna has received a number of Lions awards including a Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship, a Bill Webber Fellowship, a three diamond Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, a Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Fellowship, two Lion Clubs International Leadership medals, a Lions Clubs International President’s medal and President’s Certificates of Appreciation.  She is a member of the Multiple District 37 Hall of Fame.   She has been an instructor at Lions Clubs International Leadership and Faculty Development Institutes.  She had been a presenter at several USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums and was on the Planning Committee for the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum held in Saskatoon in September, 2008. Council Chairperson Donna is married to Past Council Chairperson Lynne and they have two married sons and two granddaughters.

Vice Council Chair Chair 2009-2010

PDG BEN APELAND Ben joined Bozeman Gallatin Empire Lions Club in 1974.  Following a two year break to pursue a career opportunity, he rejoined Gallatin Empire in 1980.  Ben has held all Club level positions throughout the years.  His District level activities include Cabinet and Zone chair positions, Vice District Governor, and District Governor.  He also served on the MD37 Council as Finance Chair.  A Certified Guiding Lion, Ben has attended numerous Lions Club International Conventions, USA/Canada Forums, and the Lions Leadership Institute.  The International President’s Leadership medal, three International President Certificates of Appreciation, and numerous Presidential Awards are included in his long list of Lions Club accomplishments.  A Melvin Jones Fellow and Monarch with 25 years perfect attendance, Ben serves as Trustee on the Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, a presenter on the faculty of the MD37 District Governors School, and a member of the Transfusion, Transition, Transformation team. A professional bench jeweler with a background in Business Administration and Accounting, Ben owns and operates his independent retail jewelry store.  His dedicated and professional staff shares in the opportunity to contribute to the momentous occasions of his loyal customers while attending to their jewelry needs

District Governor 37-L 2009-2010

DISTRICT GOVERNOR TOM HODGSON Lion Tom spent his early years in Port Hope, On.; the oldest of four boys in the Hodgson family, he was always active in sports and worked summers on his grandparent's family farm.  His interest in agriculture prompted him to enroll at the University of Guelph from which graduated in 1970. His working career has taken him from Almonte, to Campbellford, Port Hope, Peterborough, Toronto and Ottawa, On. where he finished his work experience as Chief of Field Programs for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in 1998. He Joined Lions in February, 1971. During the same year he married Gayle. Fatherhood soon followed with two sons being born. He has served in many clubs as Lions Tamer, Director, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and President. In 1984-85 he was elected to serve as Zone Chairman for Zone 10 South of District A-3. Within the Districts of A-3 and A4 , Tom has chaired the Leo Club and Effective Speaking Committees. His involvement with youth a has also given him the privilege of acting as the MDA Chairman for Leo Clubs and he has received several Extension Awards for his work in establishing new Leo Clubs. From 2004-2007, he was the MDA Youth Opportunities Chair, which coordinates the activities of Peace Poster, Leo Clubs, Youth Exchange, Lions Quest and Effective Speaking and was also the Sight First II coordinator for his zone. In 2007 he received a Melvin Jones Fellowship, a Knight of Strength, Top 5 Award for CFS II, and International President's Certificate of Appreciation and  Multiple District Certificate for Youth Opportunities. He is also a Helen Keller Fellow, Lions Foundation Life member and an LCI Life member. During 2005-06, he was proud to accompany Lion Gayle in her travels as A-3 District Governor. Life changed for Tom with Gayle's death in May 2006 and he made a decision to move west in 2007. He now enjoys his new surroundings in Edmonton being near hs two sons, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren, meeting Lions and beginning new friendships. He is a member of the Edmonton Host Lions Club. He is willing to has his experiences and knowledge with other and appreciates the opportunity to serve as your District Governor 2009 - 2010.

District Governor 37-I 2008-2009

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVE DALBY DG Dave was born in Provost, AB, the first of two children in the Dalby house. Raised on a farm in the Czar area, Lion Dave graduated from Hughenden Central High in 1961. He attended University of Alberta, Department of Education, and then taught school for 9 years before moving on. He joined Hughenden Lion’s Club in 1988, and transferred to the Smoky Lake Lions Club in l990. He has served his Club as President twice, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair. At the Cabinet level Lion Dave has served six years Zone chair in 37B, and four years as Lions Foundation of Canada Chair in District 37-I. District Governor Dave received a Melvin Jones Fellowship from 37B Cabinet. And has also been presented with the International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation. DG Dave has attended numerous mid-winter conferences, MD and District Conventions. And he has attended the USA CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM in Edmonton, and Saskatoon, as well as the MD37 Regional Leadership Institute in Calgary in 2005. DG Dave married his High School sweetheart Kathleen in l962. They have 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren which keep them busy. Lion Kathleen is a member of the Smoky Lake Lions Club, and Lions Kathleen and Dave have resided in Smoky Lake area since 1990. DG Dave is a hunter and it’s hard to get any work out of him in the fall.

District Governor 37-O 2009-2010

DISTRICT GOVERNOR FRED WALTERS I was elected Vice District Governor at the 30th annual convention in Kananaskis in March 2008 and I appreciate your trust and faith that I will serve in this capacity to the best of my ability. I have been married to my wife Marion for 49 years and we have three children, Janus, John and Janean and also have five grandchildren. I believe in Lionism and have worked in Beiseker for Lions since 1996 and have served as Vice President, President and Secretary. My work in the District and has been Zone Chairman for Zone 1A and serve 3 years in Cabinet. - Received Appreciation Metal - District Governor Awards - Attended Leadership Forum in Saskatoon Served 30 years in the Canadian Armed Forces Management for 13 years at Foothills Hospital Service in the Community: - Councilor for the Village of Beiseker - President of the Royal Canadian Legion #76 Acme Branch - Board Member of Canadian Badlands Tourism - Board Member a Rocky View Foundation - Beiseker Recycling Treasurer - Beiseker Railway Museum Treasurer - President Beiseker Seniors Club

District Governor 37-N 2009-2010

DISTRICT GOVERNOR PAM BEYER District Governor Pam is a native of New York where she received her education. She transplanted to the west coast and married her husband David and raised four children. Pam has taken many certified lions courses including Regional Lions Leadership Institute; Certified Guiding Lion; Quest Training and DG Elect Seminar Training. Pam is the recipient of multiple lionistic awards including : Certificate of Appreciation (Pres. J. Ross); President’s Commendation (Pres. A. Brandel); Club award for Tail Twister, President’s Advisor, Club award for Club President, Club award for Sight First II and Zone Chair. Besides her service with Lions, Pam is active in the community with the Chamber of Commerce; Community Theater; Literacy Volunteer; Detention Center Visitation; Youth Mentor and Sunday School Teacher. She has set her goals high for this Lionistic year with the aim to start 3 new clubs; 100 guiding lions and an increase in Family Members including women and youth. Her aim is to improve the visibility and understanding of Lionism, foster community collaboration and partnership along with utilizing the advantages of media coverage. Pam feels that by working with local rally workshops; MERL Team leadership development and GMT Workshops we can increase the membership within our existing club. Pam would like to foster better communication between clubs, zones and the district by direct communication and linking up local clubs.

District Governor 37-S 2009-2010

DISTRICT GOVERNOR JERRY SMITH Jerry resides in Havre. Montana with his wife Diana. A native Montana. Jerry was born and raised in Livingston. Montana. Jerry attended Montana State University, where he met Diana and graduated with a bachelors degree in Eglish and Theatre Arts with a minor in Speech. After working in radio and teaching high school English, Speech and Drama, Jerry tried his hand as all entrepreneur in the bar and card business. Jerry has been active in City Council. Parent/Teacher Organization. various education committees. Crime Stoppers and sat on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Montana Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program. In 1983 after a three year detour in the bar and cafe business. Jerry joined the Park County (Montana; Sheriffs Department as a Detention Officer. later a Deputy Sheriff and finally Jail Administrator. In 1989 lie went to work for the Montana State Corrections Department as a Probation/Parole Officer and in 1999 became a Probation Parole Officer II supervising Probation/Parole Officers in Havre. Shelby and Cut Bank. Montana and Institutional Probation/Parole Officers at the Prison in Shelby. Montana. With the exception of Treasurer, Jerry has held all offices in die Havre Lions Club and has held the Zone 10 Chairman position for three years. Jerry is a Club Officer Trainer and is a Life Member of the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow. enjoys attending Lions Conventions and is looking forward to attending USA/Canada Forums as well as an International Convention. He has been a Lion since 1991.   Currently Jerry and Diana are retired. Diana after thirty seven years of teaching elementary. They keep busy doing volunteer work. substitute teaching. and Jerry is a substitute Judge sitting in for the Justice of the Peace and City Judge in Havre when the occasion arises. He also works as bailiff for the various courts as needed. They ace active in St. Marks Episcopal Church in Havre where Diana is Church Organist. Jerry and Diana have two daughters currently working in the educational field. Sarah as a Speech Pathologist and Jessica as a Special Education Teacher. Jerry and Diana enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. three boys, and hopes for a granddaughter in the future. Jerry is looking forward to a great year as District Governor and looks forward to working with all Lions but particularly with new Lions to help them understand the importance of Lionism in service to the many people who need a helping hand.