MD5 Lions Opportunities for Youth Chair - PDG Tim Thueson

PDG Tim Thueson, an educator originally from Sheyenne, North Dakota, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Mayville State University in 1978. PDG Thueson received his Master of Science Degree in Education from Minot State University in 1991. PDG Tim joined the McClusky Lions Club in 1979 and transferred his membership to the North Star Lions Club in 1998. PDG Tim is the current MD 5 LOFY Chairman and has held many offices within the association including Club President, Secretary/treasurer, Board of Directors, Membership Chairman, Public Relations Chairman, Program Chairman, Zone Chairman, Vice-District Governor, District Governor, District 5 NC LCIF Chariman, and District 5 NC Pin Chairman. In addition, he has served on the North Dakota Lions Eye Bank as a director and President, Lions Foundation of North Dakota Board of Directors, President of the North Dakota Past District Governors Association, North Dakota Representative to MD 5 Council of Governors, MD 5 Council of Governors' Constitution and By-Laws Chairman and the MD 5 Council of Governors' Financial Committee Chairman. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including the 100% District Governor Award, 100% Club Secretary, Lion of the Year, two International Presidents Certificates of Appreciation, 100% Leader Dog District Governor, twenty-four 100% Perfect Attendance Awards, Membership Key Award, Club Membership Director Award, Legacy of Lions Award, Bronze Membership Growth Award, Bronze Membership Certificate, District Governor's Certificate of Appreciation, and Certificate of Appreciation from the North Dakota Lions Eye Bank. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lion activities, PDG Tim is a member of the North Dakota Education Association, National Education Association, North Dakota Speech and Theater Association, Life member of NEA Retired Teachers, Life Member of the North Dakota Firefighters Association, Past President of the Central North Dakota Firefighters Association, and has been listed three times in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers". PDG Tim and his wife, Lion Lynell, have one son, Mark, who is a student at UND in Grand Forks.