General Chair Ardie Klemish

Ardie Klemish
Past International Director

AArdie Klemish from Anita, Iowa, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 100th International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 30 through July 4, 2017. Director Klemish is a retired banking and insurance compliance officer. A member of the Adair Lions Club since 1999, she has held many offices within the association, including club president, district governor and multiple district GLT coordinator. In recognition of her service to the association, Director Klemish has received numerous awards, including a Membership Key Award, an International Leadership Award, two Extension Awards and an International President’s Award. She is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to her Lions activities, Director Klemish has been active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Iowa State Fair, the Casey Federated Women’s Club, 4-H and as a church organist and choir director. Director Klemish’s husband, Ken, is a past district governor and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.