Lion Ron joined Lions in Swift Current, Saskatchewan in 1975. He is working on his thirtieth year of perfect attendance.
He has served in all club offices except Treasurer. He was president twice. Lion ron has attended numerous District & Multi District Conferences.
He was Zone Chair in 1981-82 and is a certified guiding Lion.
Lion Ron is a "Melvin Jones Fellow". He holds Life Membership in: The Lions Foundation of Canada, and the Eye Bank of Saskatchewan.
In 1998 he was awarded a President's "Certificate of Appreciations". He has Multiple District Cabinet Certificates and also Multiple Provincial CNIB appreciations Awards.
His personal life:
U of S Agricultural Graduate in 1954.
Grain farmed until 1969 at Cantuar Sask.
Was in the following trades:
3 years in the Jewellery business
17 Years in the "Toys for Boys
WAS IN THE FOLLOWING TRADES: (Boats, Trailers, Snowmobilies, Motorcycles, etc.)
5 years selling "Green" Lawn and Garden equipment and finally 6 years as owner/manager of a Bingo operation in Swift Current.
About his business life Lion Ron says: Never had any money, but had the best jobs and life anyone would want.
Lion Ron and his wife Susanna, have 5 children by previous marriages and 2 grandchildren.
Lion Ron enjoys junior hockey, local baseball and "puttering". Lion Ron is a firm believer that "Rocking the Boat" is not all bad. This even applies to the Lions organization.
