MD 19 District I History
District 19–D, one of the original five districts forged in 1947 when Lions Clubs International District 19 became Multiple District 19, 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, have become District 19-I.
2025 - 2026 LEADERSHIP
District Governor Steve Sweeney
Steve Sweeney Bio, July 2025
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 possibe.
Imediate Past District Governor Charles (Chuck) Robinson
Chuck Robinson Bio, July 2024
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 in our new numbered zone 7.. Our DG team is very excited to work with everyone in District I.
First Vice District Governor Craig Boothe
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