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Lion Judy Portas
VDG 2009 - 2010

I BECAME A LION FOR LIFE

On May 5th, 1989, I became a Charter Member of The Fort Langley Pioneers Lions Club, and the charter 1st Vice President

I had previously served three years from 1986 to 1989 as a Lady Lion

I transferred in 2000 to The Galiano Island Lions Club, 19 I-3  

Returning to District 19 H in 2003, I became a member of The Abbotsford Lions Club

In July 2008 I transferred to my current home club, The Langley Lions of 19 H-3    

 POSITIONS IN LIONS

Zone Chairperson 19 H-3 1998/99

19 H Membership Chairperson 2005/06/07

Club President, Two times            

Club Secretary, Four times

Zone 19 H-3 Secretary, Four times 

Currently 19 H Cabinet Secretary

Inducted as VDG for 2009/10 May 13th,2009

Have served in all Board of Director positions except Treasurer    

I have served on a Board of Directors in some capacity for my 20 Lions years

FAMILY                                          

I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta

The oldest child, with  3 brothers and 2 sisters                                                             

Mother of 4, with 2 daughters and 2 sons, my youngest daughter passed away at age 8

A very proud Grandmother of 6, 3 boys and 3 girls from the age of 16 to 23

My family and I moved to Castlegar, BC in 1974

I made the Lower Mainland my home in 1983

CAREERS and OTHER VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS 

After high school I worked as a securities clerk for National Trust Co

I Graduated from the Selkirk College School of Nursing  in 1978

Ambulance attendant for 2 years in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Worked at Shaughnessey Hospital for 5 years until sidelined with an injury

I took a course as a Trave Consultant and worked in this fiels this for one year

Started my own catering business in 1990

Owned and operated a small Bistro on Galiano Island, as well as a successful Bed & Breakfast

Have been an associate Member of the Royal Canadian Legion for several years

Served on the Health Board of the  Sannich Peninsula Regional District

Four years as a Member of Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce 

Captain then a District Commissioner with Girl Guides of Canada

 AWARDS                                   

100% President 

100% Secretary, three times

100% Zone Chairperson 1998/99

MD 19 Zone Chairperson Efficiency Award 98/99

International Presidents Certificate of  Appreciation 2005/06

International Presidents Certificate of Commendation 2008/09

Larry Schrodt Award 2008/09  

Presented the 1st, District 19 H Lion of the year Award, 2006/07

Club Lion of the Year, three times

Several District Governor Certificates  of Appreciation

Melvin Jones Fellow

Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship

Camp Horizon Fellow

3 Membership Key Awards

Unsung Hero Award from The BC Lions Society                             

20 years of perfect attendance

 GRADUATE

Lead Trainer’s course MD19-H

N W Lions Leadership Institute

Guiding Lion Certification

 ATTENDANCE

Have Attended all District Conferences  for 23 years

Attended most MD 19 Conventions and MD 19 Fall Forums

Attended USA/Canada Forum 2008

 SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Annual Lions 19H Christmas Ship Project -- core committee         

Annual 19 H Lions Whale Watching Cruise -- Co/chair 

Helping at District H’s Camp Horizon

Sharing in Lion’s fellowship with my many Lion’s friends

My weekly Ladies card night (when I can make it)

I BELIEVE

More hands make lighter work.

More hands make fun while working.

More hands accomplish so much more so much faster.

I truly believe in the goals of Lions International and Lions Programs.

The service we provide for our communities, our countries and the world as a whole is unmatched.

I truthfully can say I have received far, far more from my years as a Lion then I have given.