MD 19 District I History
District 19–D and 19-E (now "I"), two of the original five districts forged in 1947 when Lions Clubs International District 19 became Multiple District 19. It serves Lions and Leo clubs located in the heartlands of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and State of Washington, U.S.A. As of July 1, 2023, District 19-D and the Northern part of District 19-E, which includes Clubs in British Columbia and Northern Washington, became District 19-I.
2025 - 2026 LEADERSHIP
District Governor Steve Sweeney
Steve Sweeney retired in July 2010 as a Deputy Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department. He was commanding the Operations Support Division, which included a number of specialty units such as Emergency Response, Criminal Intelligence, Covert operations, Gang Squad, Drug Squad and the Emergency & Operational Planning Section.
In addition to those responsibilities, he also spent the last four years of his career as the officer in charge of planning and operations for the Vancouver Police Department's role in policing the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Steve was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by Governor General Michaelle Jean in 2010.
Since retiring he has worked for both Elections BC and Elections Canada. At Elections Canada he was a Field Liaison Officer. With Elections BC he is a Regional Field Officer.
Steve joined the North Delta Lions club in the late 1990’s and served as club president for one term. Upon retirement he and his wife Shelley moved to Peachland and they both joined the Peachland Lions in 2010.
Steve was the Peachland Lions Club president from 2021-2024 and also served as the Zone Chair from 2021 – 2024.
In early 2024 Steve was appointed as the Second Vice District Governor due the incumbent’s sudden resignation. He was subsequently elected as the First Vice District Governor for 2024/25. Steve is looking forward to working with VDG Craig Boothe and visiting as many Lions Clubs as possible.
Immediate Past District Governor Charles (Chuck) Robinson
I was born and raised in Washington State for most of my life. I lived in Idaho for 5 years. And spent 4 years in the US Navy. I served in Vietnam aboard USS Midway. My wife Georgina and I were married in 1971. We Have 1 son and 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren 1 great grandchild. We owned and operated a NAPA Auto parts store for 21 years. We love camping in our RV. We also like to travel by car around our great country. I am looking forward to visiting with the clubs in the Okanogan this Lions year. I became a lion in 1998 and have served in most of the offices of the Lake Chelan Lions club.
First Vice District Governor Craig Boothe
Craig Boothe, 1st Vice District Governor of Lions Clubs District I, brings extensive leadership experience from a global career in the oil and gas industry. With roles as Member of the Board of Directors, and Director of Contracts for multinational companies, he developed expertise in strategic leadership and project management across Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
Now based in Lake Chelan Valley, Craig is an active member of the Lake Chelan Lions Club, supporting initiatives like diabetes awareness, scholarships, vision care, and local fundraisers. As Vice District Governor, he is dedicated to advancing Lions Clubs International’s 2025-2026 goals and supporting District Governor Steve Sweeney’s initiatives to strengthen community impact.
In his free time, Craig enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Sara, their sons, and grandchildren in the U.S. and Europe.
Second Vice District Governor Kim Jensen
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Kim was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the eldest of seven daughters, but spent most of her life in British Columbia (BC), Canada. She married a born and raised Kamloopsian (Kamloops, BC) and raised two children with him who are now adults and who continue to live, work, and play in Kamloops, the beautiful ancestral and unceded territory of Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc. Kim also has one young granddaughter that she enjoys spending time with as much as possible. Kim’s professional background includes being a Registered Nurse for over 14 years, working in many areas of the hospital from Rehabilitation to Medical and Surgical floors and Critical Care areas to Psychiatry. She finished her formal nursing career by working in a community based Hospice. Kim never left the health sector behind, instead expanding her work in the health, education, and social services sectors as a contracted consultant. Kim has worked as a program administrator and coordinator, project manager, and has developed and facilitated both small and large group workshops, seminars, and focus groups. Kim has always been interested in all types of wellness and health care that includes looking after the whole person; physically, mentally, and spiritually. Kim has volunteered with many different nonprofit organizations since she was a teenager. For most of her volunteer work she has held leadership positions as well as leading at the executive level on the organization’s board and in different director or trustee roles. Kim continues to volunteer not only with Lions International but also the BC Council for Families, Kamloops Arts Council, Kamloops Emergency Support Services, Kamloops Social Planning Engagement Group and still occasionally with Junior Achievement BC working with young people to develop financial literacy. Kim has always been a strong advocate for children, youth, and their families and is also very interested in working to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Kamloops Brock Central Lions Club, VP (2024 – 2026), MD19 District I Zone 12 Chairperson (2024 – 2026), Former Committee Chairperson for the Kamloops Thompson Lions Quest.
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