The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers that meet throughout the year to provide oversight and strategic initiatives for Dakota Lions Sight & Health. Most members are Lions who are nominated by his/her individual Lions Club and elected by the delegates at the Lions State Conventions in South Dakota and North Dakota.
Current Board of Directors
- President Mel Olson
- Vice President Rick Swenson
- Treasurer Kendall Kliewer
- Secretary Carolyn Lean
- Michael Blazek
- Jody Bymers
- Arlen Fetch
- Dave Jackson
- Roger Munce
- Kenneth Snell, MD
- Linda Vollmer
- Tracy Wicken
Ex-Officio Board Members
- LeeAnn Haish (2nd VDG 5SE)
- Ron Bunnell (2nd VDG 5SW)
- 2nd VDG 5NE
- Lynn Grabow (2nd VDG 5NW)
Interested in Board Service?
The procedure for joining the Board is established in our By-Laws but essentially you need to be a Lions Club member in good standing, have the support of your local Lions Club, submit a letter of interest at least 30 days prior to the state Lions Convention (in either North Dakota or South Dakota), and run for election at the respective Convention. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, philanthropy, strategic planning, or simply a willingness to serve for an organization that helps to restores sight and health to thousands every year. If you are interested and would like more details on the election process, please contact us and let us know!