2009 - 2010 Council Chair Past District Governor 5NE Duane Zwinger
		Duane was born and raised on a farm in Sykeston, ND and graduated from Sykeston High School. He went on to college at Valley City State Teachers in Valley City, ND. Taught school (mathematics, Phy. Ed. & coach), then went on to get a Masters of Science Degree in Educational Administration from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The last 13 years of his “formal” educational career were spent being Superintendent at Gackle-Streeter Public School in Gackle, ND. Duane retired in June of 1997. Since then he has worked in various aspects of education. The last official position being the High School Principal at Pingree-Buchanan in Pingree, ND. He will have a total of 44 years of work in a variety of educational positions after the 2007-08 school year.. Duane and Mary Ann have been married for 43 years and have three grown daughters; Deanna, Debbie & Kim. They have four grandchildren; Elena (8), Ellen (7), Alex (5) & Olivia (3). Duane enjoys sports very much including football, basketball & baseball. He enjoys the outdoor sports of fishing, hunting & golf. Another enjoyment is a good game of cards, almost any game. Duane and Mary Ann enjoy family, especially their grandchildren, traveling and musicals. Duane first became a Lion in the fall of 1984 while at Gackle. Was a member there until the fall of 1999 where he joined the Carrington Lions Club. He has held many of the offices in these two clubs. Being President of Gackle (1988-89 & 1995-96) and Carrington (2003-06). He was honored with the President Excellence Award in 2006. During his years in Lionism Duane has chaired many projects such as the Carrington Lions golf tournament, Peace Poster Contest, Pass- Punt- Kick Contest and Relay for Life Breakfast. He has served as District 5NE Zone Chairman for Zone A-3 from 2005-2007. Duane was elected Vice District Governor Elect of 5NE in October 2006 and will serve as District Governor for 2008-2009. Duane will continue some of PDG John Dobbs’ goals which will include working on extension of new Lions Clubs and getting all clubs of 5NE involved with the real meaning of Lionism. Hoping to use his motto for the year, “Step up to the plate in 2008” as the means to accomplish this goal. DG Duane will also place special emphasis on the Eye Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Lions Foundation, Leader Dogs for the Blind and Service Dogs of America. Duane is an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington. He is involved in various functions of the Church Mass and was a member of the parish council and has taught students in the religious education program. He is very active in the Knights of Columbus Council # 4951 of Carrington. Currently the District Deputy of District #13. Duane is also a member of the CrossRoads Golf Club and the Carrington “Cardinal” Booster Club. Duane was honored by the Carrington Lions Club with being named a Melvin Jones Fellow in December of 2007. (Thanks, Carrington Lions, it is truly a great honor.) He is looking forward to his year as District Governor of 5NE with its many challenges and rewards and is asking for the support of all Lions of the District.