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.