Serving Saskatchewan, North and South Dakota
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Welcome from the Governor's in Multiple District 5 from the State of South Dakota. South Dakota consists of 92 Lions Clubs with 2851 members. 4 Leo Clubs and 4 Lioness Club. |
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District Governor Cindy Iverson
I was born in Lawton, Ok where my Dad was serving in the US Army. That makes me a Army brat, which some still think I am!!!! I have lived in many different places including Germany, where my two younger sisters were born. In the 7th grade we moved to Rapid City, SD and where I graduated from Rapid City Stevens. I have attended Black Hills State and also Lake Area Vo-Tech. I am married to Jim who has worked for East River Electric for 33 years. We have 2 daughters, 1 son, 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson. I have worked for Edward Jones Investments for almost 10 years. I am a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and also serve on the Madison City Planning Commission. I have been an evolving Lion for more then 20 years. I can't remember Lions not being part of my family's life. Before the era of cell phones my sisters and I always knew if our parents where nowhere to be found they were at some Lions function!!!! My Lions career started in 1998 when I was inducted in Milbank, SD by my Dad who was the District Governor. I have held many positions and all club offices except treasurer. In 2000 we moved from Milbank to Madison where I transferred to the Madison Club. In 2003 I attended Senior Leadership training in Portland, OR. I have been Leader Dog Chair, Zone & Region Chair, served on the SD Lions Foundation and SightFirstII group leader. When not busy with Lions I like to golf, bowl (have attended more then 10 National Bowling Tournaments). I collect both Campbell Soup and Coke memorabilia, I like to travel, (have been to Denmark twice), play pinochle and attend antique auctions and of course being a Grandma!!!!! |
District Governor 5SW
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District Governor Kenneth K. Gifford Ken was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota where he graduated from high school in 1955. He attended South Dakota State College and received his BS degree in Industrial Arts Education in 1959. He taught junior high school Industrial Arts in the Sioux Falls Public Schools during which time he completed his MS degree from Colorado State College in 1964. In 1969 he took sabbatical leave from his teaching assignments and in 1970 received his PhD from the University of Northern Colorado majoring in Higher Education and Vocational Administration. He returned to Sioux Falls as the Director of Vocational Education. For 5 years he served as the Executive Director of the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education. From 1982-2000 he was the President of Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City, SD. For the past 8 years and currently is serving as the Education Director for the Building Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of SD. Dr. Gifford and his wife Bea will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 2, 2008. They have two children, Michael a disaster recovery computer specialist living in San Antonio, TX and Chelaine, who lives in Rapid City is an RN specializing in intensive care nursery. Ken and Bea have 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He enjoys golf, fishing, travel, spending time with his family, and good food and drink. Ken is active in several community organizations including the United Way of the Black Hills, Humane Society of the Black Hills, German Sister City Partnership, Elks Lodge 1187, and Canyon Lake United Methodist Church. He has been the recipient of several awards and honors throughout his professional career. Ken became a Lion in 2000 when he joined the Rushmore Lions Club and has served in all leadership positions within his club. He has served as a Region Chair and the International Understanding Committee Chair for District 5SW. He is on the Board of Directors for the SD Lions Eye Bank and the Board of Directors of the SD Lions Foundation. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow through his participation of Campaign Sight First II. Serving as VDG this past year he has worked closely with his DG Joe Harris and the district MERL team to establish new clubs within 5SW, indoctrinate new members, and most importantly meet and make friends with many new Lions. Ken looks forward with eager enthusiasm to have the opportunity to serve next year as the District Governor in 5SW. |
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