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IPDG Calvin Bachmeier Lion Calvin Bachmeier has been a Lion of almost 30 years. During this time, he has held most offices including President in his own club, the Leader Lions
Club.
Served on District Cabinet as Zone Chairperson in 1987-88. Calvin has been the
Diabetes Awareness/Cavalcade Chairperson for the last 5 years.
Lion Calvin has attended many conventions and workshops and feels that
motivational speakers are important component in promoting and reigniting the spirit
of Lionism.
In real life, which at times, seems to light years ago. Calvin was Industrial Arts
Teacher. After 30 years of teaching he retired and is now involved in farming and
ranching.
He is married to Elida. They have four adult children --Carlotta, Debbie, Ron and
Willy.
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IPDG Herman SchaferIPDG Herman A. Schafer was born near the small town of Flasher, ND.
In 1998, he became a member of the Mandan Lions Club and a member of the ND Retired Teachers Association. Since joining the lions, he has served as president of the Mandan Lions Club in 2002-2003, has been Zone Chairperson for District 5NW in 2003-04 and 2004-05 working with District Governors Lion Dale Ekstrom and Lion Ed Grunett. This also made him part of the 5NW Cabinet during these years. Herman served as Vice District Governor in 2005-06 and is learning more about being an active lion for the years ahead. As an educator the future was found in children, the adults of tomorrow. As a lion the future is found in service to others, especially children.
In 1958 Herman married Shirley Mae Sardeson, his high school sweetheart, and together they have ten children, twenty-five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Nine of their children have college and advanced degrees. They are spread across the country and all are successful in their chosen profession. Herman and Shirley have been married for forty-seven (47) years. Shirley is a member of the Mandan Dacotch Lioness Lions Club. Life is great!
complete bio please go to
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IPDG Dennis Kaus.Lion
Dennis Kaus is from Mitchell, South Dakota.
He joined the Mitchell Lions Club in 1998 and transferred to the Palace City Lions Club in 2005. Dennis attended the Lions International Leadership Institute in 1999. He has held many offices within the association, including club president, board member, zone and region chairman, and is a Certified Guiding Lion. He has attended many State Conventions, USA/Canada Forum, and Lions International Convention.
In recognition of his service he has received numerous awards, including 100% attendance since joining Lions, Verlen D. Lowrie (1999) and Lion of the Year (2000). Dennis received the 1998 Mitchell Veteran of the Year, and the Distinguished Service Award from the City of Spencer. In 1999, he was awarded the South Dakota State DAV Member of the Year. Dennis was the Elks Officer of the Year in 2002. He was Shriner of the Year in 2003.
Dennis is single and has 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
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