IPDG Rep's

North Dakota Representation

District Governor Bev Charles

Email: dcharlesbev@bis.midco.net

    Bev Charles was born in Glasgow, Montana, but raised in Dickinson North Dakota; the oldest of eleven children, eight girls and three boys, all of whom live in North Dakota except the youngest. After graduating from Trinity High School, she attended North Dakota State University for two years before marrying Dave Charles, November 23, 1973. Bev and Dave then moved to the Naval Air Station at Lemoore, California for the last two years of Dave’s naval enlistment. They have lived in four states: North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and California; and ten cities within those four states. She attended four universities: North Dakota State University, Montana State University, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, and the University of Mary; where she graduated in 2005 with honors in Mathematics. Wherever Dave and Bev have lived, they have always been very active in their church, their children’s schools and the communities they have lived in.
    Bev first learned about Lions in 2003, when she moved to Bismarck, North Dakota. She received the Club President Excellence Award as President of the Bismarck Prairie Rose Lions for 2007 – 2008. That same year her club earned the District Club of the Year Award. She has been 5NC Zone 2A Chairperson and is also a Certified Guiding Lion. In 2009 Bev graduated from the Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute and also attended the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis.
    Bev and Dave will celebrate their 37th Wedding anniversary this November. They have two daughters and son-in-laws, Ann and Brennon McKenzie and Rebecca and Shane Naslund; and three grandchildren: Warren (6), Luke (3), and Katrina (8 months). They are looking forward to their fourth grandchild, Brogan Eric, this July!
    Bev currently works part time at Bismarck Sewing and Quilting as a clerk and instructor teaching classes. She loves spending time with family and friends and sharing new ideas, adventures and learning experiences.
    As District Governor, Lion Bev’s goal for this coming year is to build a good foundation for our new western district in North Dakota through team work and relevant fun service.

South Dakota Representative

District Governor Larry Burkhead

Email: larryburkhead@msn.com

Lion Larry was born in Des Moines, Iowa and lived there until 1972 when he joined the Air Force. After Technical School in 1973 his first assignment was Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. He has lived in Rapid City, South Dakota since that time. Shortly after his discharge from the Air Force he hired on with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Rapid City as an Electronics Systems Specialist and served in that capacity for 32 years. He retired from the FAA on August 29th of 2009.

Larry joined the Rapid City Metropolitan Lions in 1980. He has served as Club President three times, and has held all club offices, most more than once. He has been a District Secretary/Treasurer once, District Treasurer once, Zone Chair twice, Regional Chair, and has been Cabinet Chair on numerous committees. He attended the Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute and the USA/Canada Forum in 2009. In October of 2009 he took part in a Lions Extension Workshop and became a Certified Guiding Lion.

Larry is also an active member of his church and serves on the Board of Directors of other organizations in Rapid City. He feels he has been very blessed and is always looking for ways to give back to his community and the world. He was very excited when he heard 1st VP Sid Scruggs’ Vision for 2010-2011 “More Service” because it fell right in line with Larry’s goal for the year, an emphasis on our Lions motto “We Serve”.

Saskatchewan Representative

District Governor Doug Reid

Email: doug.reid@sasktel.net

    I was born on the NE 07 60 19 W3rd near present day Rapid View. I have seven siblings (5 boys and 2 girls). We lived on a farm.

    I attended Compass Elementary school and then completed my secondary schooling at Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake.

    My post secondary training included stints at: Teacher’s College in Saskatoon, Universities of Saskatoon (special ed and art), Calgary (gifted ed.) and Gonzaga (administration).
    Specialized training included: CPR, first aid, disaster management, CISM, JP, Search and rescue, hail crop adjusting

    Audrey (Battleford 2000 lions) and I were married in 1971. We have two sons. Evan is member of the Historic Battleford Lions Club. His wife Suzanne is a member of the Battleford 2000 Club. They have two wonderful boys. Layne and his wife Jackie live in Meadow Lake.

    My work experience has involved thirty years in education. I have been a guidance counselor, vice principal, and principal. Highlights were early involvement with the fledgling Council for exceptional children, introduction of gifted education, introduction of Kindergarten programming.

    Since retiring from education I spent 15 years with the Dept. of Justice. I was a Justice of the Peace with endorsement for domestic violence. I held ex parte hearings in emergencies and issued court orders to protect victims. I have trained JP both here in Saskatchewan and in Iqualuit, Nunavut. I was the JP for the City of North Battleford as well as a bylaw court judge.

    I volunteer in many areas including:
        Canvassing for
            Diabetes
            Heart and stroke
            Kidney foundation
        Relay for Life
        Search and Rescue
            President of Battlefords Chapter
            Security at Fishing Lakes
        Red Cross
            North Central Council member
            Level II disaster management
            ERT
        Meals on Wheels
        District Care birthday party.
        Zion Lutheran Church
            Chairperson
            Secretary