Lions MD5 Saskatchewan-DG's

Province of Saskatchewan

Welcome from the Governors of Saskatchewan Districts of MD5. Saskatchewan has 165 clubs with 3588 members. 27 Lioness Clubs.

District Governor 5CA 2009 - 2010

District Governor Doug Madill

I was born an identical twin in Kitchener, Ont. I grew up in a family of 6. As a youth I belonged to Cubs, Scouts and Navy Cadets.

I joined the RCMP in 1962, was stationed in Saskatchewan, enjoyed the variety of duties on general detachment work and retired in 1991. I married my wife, Gerri, in 1968. Gerri is a Social Worker and retired in April 2008. We have two adult sons : one working in Regina and the other in Calgary.
My personal interests include antique and junk collecting which sometimes gets me in trouble with my wife. In addition, I am interested in Mounted Police history and artifacts. I belong to the Saskatoon RCMP Veterans Division. Membership in Toastmasters is an enjoyable learning activity for me. I have been on the Board of Mangers for 9 years at the Calvin Goforth Presbyterian Church.

My first experience with Lions was as a camper at Belwood Lodge in Ontario. I or my brother Don, won Honour Camper of the Year award in 1955. I have a plaque to prove it (maybe my brother won it!). When posted to different communities I saw the valuable work the Lions did in many communities.
I was invited to become a Lion in 1986 while living in Tisdale. Due to job transfers, I also belonged to clubs in North Battleford, Yorkton and am currently with Nutana in Saskatoon. Being in different clubs has shown me that different personalities affect how a club functions. We all need to remember that everyone is a volunteer.

I have held the club positions of President, Past President, Tail Twister, Director, chaired a variety of projects and in the district have been Zone Chairman and Region Chairman. I was honoured to receive recognition for coordinating activities and cooperation between the three clubs in Yorkton (1996). Another proud moment was when I received the Brian Stevenson Award (2006) and the Everyday Hero Award (2009)
My philosophy of Lionism is that all members be involved/included in projects and to honour (never forget) the motto 'We Serve'.

My goal is to create harmony amongst all Lions, to acknowledge various viewpoints and to include all members as much as possible.

District Governor 5CN 2009 - 2010

District Governor Ron Ewles

Lion Ron Ewles was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario. Shortly after he married Carol, 44 years ago, life’s adventures began with a move to Winnipeg, and a few years later to Saskatoon. Ron and Lion Carol have 3 adult children, son Don and his wife Margot, and daughters Susan and Jennifer. They love traveling, and, with their family, have explored 9 Canadian Provinces, 44 of the 50 U.S. States, and have found new adventures everywhere, including walking on a glacier in Alberta, mining for diamonds in Arkansas, and a mid-July snowball fight in Alaska.

Lion Ron is a “mostly-retired” computer software consultant with over 40 years in information technology, designing and developing financial and manufacturing software. Ron is a former Mayor of Martensville, Saskatchewan and served as Chairman of the Martensville Police Commission. Ron was active in the Saskatoon business community, and served a term as President of the Saskatoon Business Promotion Club. When he’s not busy with the Lions Club, Ron enjoys golf, hunting, fishing and tournament poker.

Lion Ron is a Charter Member of the Martensville Saskatchewan Lions Club, with 18 years of Lions service. Ron has belonged to Lions Clubs in Martensville and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as well as Welland and Burlington, Ontario. He has filled most club executive positions during that time, and has received 100% President and 100% Secretary awards and the Key Member award.

Ron has held a number of positions on the 5CN District Cabinet, including Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Regional Chairman, Lioness Liaison Co-Chairman, Information Technology Chairman and Director of the Saskatchewan Lions Eye Bank. During three years as Lioness Liaison Co-Chairpersons, Lions Ron and Carol helped start 12 new Lioness Clubs. While serving as Deputy District Governor, Ron was presented with the 5CN Deputy District Governor of the Year Award.

In the west, Lions Ron and Carol have attended most District 5CN and several Multiple District 5 conventions. In Ontario, they joined the fun at Districts A4, A7 and Multiple District A conventions. In 2008, they had the opportunity to participate in the Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Lions Ron believes it’s “FUN TO BE A LION”, and plans to introduce his own form of zaniness wherever he goes.

The Adventure Continues!

District Governor 5CE 2009 - 2010

District Governor Al Cook

I was born and raised in Virden, Manitoba and completed my education there. My wife CLARA and I have celebrated 54 years of marriage and have raised 5 children, 3 girls and 2 boys. We also have 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

I was employed by the Manitoba Power Commission in Winnipeg for 2 years. I then went to Radio College of Canada in Toronto and obtained my 2nd Class Certificate for Proficiency in Radio. I joined the Department of transport (later Transport Canada) as a Radio Operator for the next 2 years and worked in Winnipeg; Armstrong Ontario and The Pas, Manitoba. I then took an Air Traffic Control Course and upon completion worked in Winnipeg Control Tower for the next 2 years. I then took my Instrument Flight Rules Course and upon completion worked in Saskatoon tower/terminal for 5 years; Regina tower/terminal for 7 years and Winnipeg Area Control Centre for 2 years. I then returned to Regina as a Supervisor until my retirement in 1990.

I joined Lakeside Lions in 1989 and was sponsored by Lion Lawrence Switzer. I was very proud to sponsor my son Lion Brian into Lakeside Lions. Our family was very saddened with the passing of Brian in 2004. I became club President in 1991. I have served as Zone Chairman twice and Region Chairman twice. I was extension chairman for 31/2 years. I chaired the 2007 MD5 Convention in Regina. I started the Lions Share the Warmth program and chaired it for 8 years. We had every club in 5CE involved and the program was extended to all 4 districts in Saskatchewan. We collected approximately 800,000 warm articles of clothing for needy families.

I have received 2 Brian Stevenson Fellowship Awards; a Garnet Davis Fellowship Award; a Cliff Worden Fellowship Award; a Dog Guide Fellowship Award; an International President Extension Award and a Melvin Jones Fellowship as well as numerous other awards. In 2004 I was inducted into the Lions Hall of Fame.

For many years I coached softball; both adult and children and usually was the coach when any of my children were playing. I am a staunch supporter of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and have had season tickets for over 20 years. I have curled for over 60 years and been to Provincial Playdowns 5 times in Seniors , Masters and with Lions.

I am looking forward to becoming District Governor in 2009. With the many changes forth coming such as re-districting, I think it will be a very exciting and challenging year.

District Governor 5CW 2009 - 2010

District Governor Gordon Waldron

Gordon was born in the then British Guiana, now known as Guyana, South America. After Primary School in the town of New Amsterdam, he attended High School in the City of Georgetown. After graduation, he joined the Daily Chronicle Newspaper as a Junior Proof-Reader. Gordon later joined the British Guiana Police Force and served for 13 years.

Gordon immigrated to Canada in 1974 and settled in Calgary, Alberta. He was employed variously as Purchase Agent, in Corporate Security and in Transportation. His wife Maryanne and he were married in 1980 and have four children and four grandchildren.

Gordon joined Carseland Lions in Alberta in 1992. He was President for two consecutive years, then joined the Cabinet as a Zone Chairman. Other positions held were: Chairman for the Lions Eye Bank, Cabinet Secretary for two consecutive years, Chairman for Guide Dogs then Leader Dogs. He has been presented with a Bill Weber Fellowship, an International President's Certificate of Appreciation, Life Membership to the Lions Foundation of Canada, numerous Certificates of Appreciation and a Guiding Lion. He has attended one USA\Canada Leadership Forum.

Gordon retired in 2007, moved to Swift Current and transferred to Swift Current Lions. He believes that Teamwork is the key to meeting the many needs of Communities, along with Member growth, Retention and Training.