Past International Directors
PATRICIA “PAT” VANNETT
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2017-2019
Patricia “Pat” Vannett from Mandan, North Dakota, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 100th International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 30 through July 4, 2017.
A member of the Mandan Lions Club, and a Lion since 2003, she has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, district governor and multiple district GLT coordinator.
In recognition of her service to the association, Director Vannett has received numerous awards, including an Extension Award, a Membership Key Award, an International Leadership Award and an International President’s Award. She is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Director Vannett is a realtor. In addition to her Lions activities, Director Vannett has been active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Renaissance Zone Committee, Mandan Progress Organization and the Mandan Parade Committee. Director Vannett’s husband, Kevin, is also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow
Robert Littlefield
Robert S. Littlefield Ph.D. from Moorhead, Minnesota, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 97th International Convention held in Toronto, Canada, July 4 - 8, 2014.
A member of the Fargo Lions Club since 1984, he has held many offices within the association. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including the District Governor Excellence Award, an International Leadership Award, the Membership Advancement Key Award and an International President's Award. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
Director Littlefield and his wife, Kathy, have two children and two grandchildren.
Marvin Chambers
MARVIN CHAMBERS (2011-2013) formerly of Fillmore, Saskatchewan, Canada was elected to serve a two year term as director of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the associations 94th International Convention, held in Seattle, Washington, July 4 - 8, 2011.
Lion Marvin joined Lions in 1971.
Lion Marvin and Lion Lynne have a combined family of five. They have three daughters and 2 sons. They are also the proud grandparents of two granddaughters and three grandsons.
Email: pidmchambers@gmail.com
Bruce Schwartz
BRUCE SCHWARTZ (2002-2004) of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 85th International Convention, held in Osaka, Japan, July 8-12, 2002.
Past Director Schwartz is an insurance sales professional. A Lion since 1962.
Past Director Schwartz and his wife, Julie, also a Lion, havd two children and four grandchildren.
Email: nmbruce@bis.midco.net
Lloyd Hansen
LLOYD H. HANSEN* (1997-1999) of Brookings, South Dakota, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 80th International Convention, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, June 30-July 5, 1997.
Past Director Hansen is a retired educator. A member of the Brookings Lions Club since 1966.
Past Director Hansen and his wife, Roberta, also a Melvin Jones Fellow, have four children and five grandchildren.
Garnet Davis
GARNET E. DAVIS (1991-1993) of Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 74th International Convention, held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 18-21, 1991.
Past Director Davis is a teacher. A member of the Melfort Lions Club since 1973.
Past Director Davis and his wife, Mary Ellen, have one daughter.
Email: g.davis@sasktel.net Robert J Drabek
Robert Drabek
ROBERT J. DRABEK (1985 - 1987) of Winner, South Dakota, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 68th annual convention held in Dallas, Texas, USA, June 1985.
Past Director Drabek and his wife, Bev, also a Melvin Jones Fellow, have three children.
Email: bdra3856@gmail.com
William Gackle
WILLIAM F. GACKLE* (1981 - 1983) of Kulm, North Dakota, U.S.A., served a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs after his election at the association's 64th annual convention held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, June 17-20, 1981.
Past International Director Gackle and his wife, Marilyn, have four children.
Alvin Schock
ALVIN (AL) A SCHOCK* was District Governor 1956-57, Joined Lions in 1949 and is a member of the Sioux Falls Downtown Lions. Al served as International Director about 1958-1960 and was elected in Toronto, Canada.
He is married to Phyllis and they live in Sioux Falls, SD. They have 5 children, 10 Grand Children and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Earlier PID's
1964-65 5CN Dr. W.T. Waite* Saskatoon, SK
1958-59 5CN R. Gordon Wright* Saskatoon, SK
1924-?? 5 Mason M Forbes* Duluth, MN
