MD 19 - I
District 19 - D History
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District 19–D, one of the original five districts forged in 1947 when Lions Clubs International District 19 became Multiple District 19, serves Lions and Leo clubs located in the heartlands of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and State of Washington, U.S.A. As of July 1, 2023, District 19-D and the Northern part of District 19-E, which includes Clubs in British Columbia and Northern Washington, have become District 19-I.
2025 - 2026 LEADERSHIP
District Governor Steve Sweeney
District 19-I 1st VDG Steve Sweeney, Peachland Lions
Steve Sweeney Bio, July 2024
Steve Sweeney retired in July 2010 as a Deputy Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department. He was commanding the Operations Support Division, which included a number of specialty units such as Emergency Response, Criminal Intelligence, Covert operations, Gang Squad, Drug Squad and the Emergency & Operational Planning Section.
In addition to those responsibilities he also spent the last four years of his career as the officer in charge of planning and operations for the Vancouver Police Department's role in policing the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Steve was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by Governor General Michaelle Jean in 2010.
Since retiring he has worked for both Elections BC and Elections Canada. At Elections Canada he was a Field Liaison Officer. With Elections BC he is a Regional Field Officer.
Steve joined the North Delta Lions club in the late 1990’s and served as club president for one term. Upon retirement he and his wife Shelley moved to Peachland and they both joined the Peachland Lions in 2010.
Steve was the Peachland Lions Club president from 2021-2024 and also served as the Zone Chair from 2021 – 2024.
In early 2024 Steve was appointed as the Second Vice District Governor due the incumbent’s sudden resignation. He was subsequently elected as the First Vice District Governor for 2024/25. Steve is looking forward to working with DG Chuck Robinson and visiting as many Lions Clubs as possibe.
Second Vice District Governor Craig Boothe
No Bio yet.
Imediate Past District Governor Charles (Chuck) Robinson
I was born and raised in Washington State for most of my life. I lived in Idaho for 5 years. And spent 4 years in the US Navy. I served in Vietnam aboard USS Midway. My wife Georgina and I were married in 1971. We Have 1 son and 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren 1 great grandchild. We owned and operated a NAPA Auto parts store for 21 years. We love camping in our RV. We also like to travel by car around our great country. I am looking forward to visiting with the clubs in the Okanogan this Lions year. I became a lion in 1998 and have served in most of the offices of the Lake Chelan Lions club in our new numbered zone 7.. Our DG team is very excited to work with everyone in District I.
DG and Zone Chairs for 2025-2026
DISTRICT GOVERNOR 19-I DISTRICT 19-I
STEVE SWEENEY (Shelley)
Peachland Lions Club I-9
7244 Hwy. 97 S, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X9
Res: 250-767-0082 Cell: 250-826-5291
Bus: Email: stevesweeney@shaw.ca
1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
CRAIG BOOTHE (Sara)
Lake Chelan Lions Club I-7
105 Jacob Place, Chelan, WA 99816
Res: Cell: 425-241-1401
Bus: Email: craigb47@hotmail.com
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ZONE CHAIRPERSONS______________________________________________
I-1 LYNDA DEVENISH (Brian) Res:
Fairmont & District Lions Club Bus:
5026 Riverside Drive Cell: 623-275-4747
Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1 Email: lyndadevenish21@gmail.com
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I-6 MELANIE SALTER Res:
Wenatchee Central Lions Club Bus:
1115 McKittrick #2 Cell: 509-387-1246
Wenatchee, WA 98801 Email: msalter48@gmail.com
I-7 MELANIE SALTER Res:
Wenatchee Central Lions Club Bus:
1115 McKittrick #2 Cell: 509-387-1246
Wenatchee, WA 98801 Email: msalter48@gmail.com
I-8 MARGARET ASHLEY Res: 250-770-8383
Penticton Lions Club Bus:
305-832 Fairview Road Cell: 250-486-2504
Penticton, B.C. V2A 5Y9 Email: margaret.ashley44@shaw.ca
I-9 SHELLEY SWEENEY (Steve) Res: 250-767-0082
Peachland Lions Club Bus:
7244 Highway 97 S Cell: 250-212-2025
Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X9 Email: shelleysweeney@shaw.ca
I-10 LINDA VLASVELD (Peter) Res: 776-473-5410
Lumby Lions Club Bus:
Box 241 Cell: 250-540-5410
Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0 Email: okanaganliv@hotmail.com
I-11 DAWN BRUSH Res: 250-319-6975
North Kamloops Lions Club Bus:
#58-1900 Tranquile Rd. Cell: 250-319-6975
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 7V1 Email: ballnut66@gmail.com
I-12 KIM JENSEN (Bernie) Res: 250-376-2371
Kamloops Brock Central Lions Club Bus: 778-257-2033
2364 Rosewood Avenue Cell: 778-257-2033
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 4Z1 Email: kim.jensen@live.com
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For all other cabinet members visit the "Contact Us" page.
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