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District Governor 5CE Lorne Olver |
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Born in Regina, went to Corning School & post graduate training in Moose Jaw as a Journeyman Mechanic. Started working at a John Deere dealership when he was 18 as a mechanic, became a parts man and shop foreman and later purchased the business with a partner. They decided to close the business and in 1992 became employed at Sun Country Health District and has had an opportunity to use most of his knowledge just keeping the place functioning.
Joined Kipling & District Lions Club in 1967, recently receiving his 41st perfect attendance pin. Held all club offices, Secretary and Treasurer numerous times.
Sponsored 15 new members.
Attended approx 17 fall conferences, 8 MD5 Conventions, 1 International Convention. And 1 USA Canada Forum. Has headed up many successful projects throughout the years
Awards received:
L.F.C. Life Member award - 1992
Melvin Jones Fellow – 1994
Dog Guides Fellowship award
Presentation for outstanding service & Commitment to District 5CE for 2004-2005
Sask Lions Hall of Fame member – 2006
Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship award and pendant– 2007
Lions Eye Bank Fellowship Award – 2007
District:
Have been - Zone Chair - Region Chair - Enviro Chair - Tabs for Diabetes - Director Sask Lions Eyebank - Peace Poster Chair
Other - Terry Fox Chair – 9 yrs - Fire Dept – 41 yrs , retiring in June 2007 - Church Member - Housing Authority Member - Past – EMO Coordinator - Arena Board member - Chamber of Commerce
Lorne and wife Donna, who works as an SGI licensing issuer and insurance sales, have three children, a daughter Sheila, who is a mental health counselor, living in Kipling with her husband Darren and their two children – Cole and Rylie, Travis and partner Crystal living in Estevan with one child Ciara, and Kirk living at home, working as a draftsman at Seedhawk in Langbank.
Lorne enjoys a sideline of repairing and selling golf carts, restoration of antique tractors, and of course, has a collection of J.D. Tractors (big and small) and generally keeps very busy with multiple projects that many people have lined up for him. His 1967 Plymouth Fury Convertible and his recently acquired motor bike, a 750 Honda Shadow are a couple of reasons why he especially enjoys the summer months.