The Board of Directors is instrumental in successfully leading the Lions Foundation in its efforts to provide Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. Each member sits on the board for a three year term, with the exception of the Chairperson, who is voted in annually.

•  Lynne Coulter
   Chairperson
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  Lynne Coulter strongly believes that giving back is an important part of being a member of any community, be it locally or globally. He began volunteering on his birthday in 1970 and since then he has been a part of numerous community initiatives. So far, the highlight of Lynne's service was his trip to Sri Lanka, where he and a group of others delivered eye glasses and helped out at a local clinic.
  
  As for his involvement with Lions Foundation of Canada, Lynne feels that Dog Guides make an immeasurable difference in lives of Canadians with disabilities. He believes that,"there is something about the outside of a dog that is good for the inside of a human."
  
  
•  George Hostick
   Vice Chairperson, Director, Ontario
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  George Hostick has been involved in various humanitarian organizations for more than 41 years. His motivation stems from his childhood, when a local group extended a helping hand when he was in need. George has been a part of Lions Foundation of Canada from the very beginning, witnessing its opening in 1985 and serving as the Director of Ontario and Chairperson of the Board.
  "I sincerely believe that our Dog Guides can provide new and more meaningful lives for those with disabilities. All of our programs provide a freedom of spirit and living that are not otherwise available or obvious to those in need."
  
  
•  Bev Semple
   Treasurer, Director, Prince Edward Island
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  Bev has been involved with numerous campaigns to help those in need. She feels that volunteering with humanitarian organizations has allowed her to be a part of a collective effort to make a difference. As a member of the board, Bev is determined to act as a link between the community and Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. She feels that education is the key to generating support for Dog Guides.
  "I want to give community service groups better insight into the Foundation of its operation so they are better informed in promoting Dog Guides within their club."
  
  
•  Stephen Bonnell
   Secretary, Director, New Brunswick
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  Stephen's most memorable experience as a volunteer has been when he and his local service club were able to pay for a young girl from the community to have critical eye surgery. His 33 years of service have included many community outreach initiatives and he is determined to continue to help those in need. He is constantly working to bring greater awareness of Dog Guides so that more support can be generated for the Foundations five programs.
  "Dog Guides are an invaluable gift because they give their handlers greater confidence."
  
  
•  Daniel Poulin
   Executive Member at Large, Director, Quebec
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  It only took one meeting to convince Daniel to become a Lions member. Following in his father's footsteps, Daniel is dedicated to serving the community through various humanitarian efforts with service clubs. As the Director for the Province of Quebec, he pledges to increase awareness about the Foundation and the Purina Walk for Dog Guides.
  "Dog Guides increase the quality of their handler's life."
  
  
•  Bob Robinson
   Past Chairperson
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  Bob Robinson has been a part of countless community initiatives over the years and has made an enormous impact on the lives of others. His involvement with Lions Foundation of Canada has been fueled by his encounters with people who have benefitted from the use of a Dog Guide.
  "Whenever I encounter a person with a dog companion, they invariably tell me how their life has improved having this assistance. Independence is something we all hope for and a Dog Guide provides a great deal of independence to these people."
  
  

•  Sharon Dykman
   Director, Nova Scotia
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•  Rosemary Small
   Director, British Columbia & Yukon
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  Rosemary attributes her involvement with Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides to seeing first-hand the difference Dog Guides make in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. Her goal is to increase support from B.C. and the Yukon by educating others as to how Dog Guides provide greater independence to their handlers.
  "How wonderful it is that we can provide a dog that can make a person independent and be able to live a regular life just as you and I do."
  
  
•  Gary Hutchinson
   Director, Manitoba, Northwest Ontario & Nunavut
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  Gary has spent the majority of his adult life volunteering. He shares the opinion that those who can help, should. He feels a strong connection to the service that Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides and is dedicated to heightening awareness of the five Dog Guide programs.
  "I believe a guide dog is important in raising the quality of life for people with disabilities by increasing their independence. The dogs are such great friends and companions and I believe that is every bit as important as their capabilities as a Dog Guide."
  
  
•  Doreen Burton
   Director, NewFoundland & Labrador
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  Doreen became involved with Lions Foundation of Canada because she wanted to help those in need by providing Dog Guides. Her goal as Director is to help make a difference in the lives of those that require a Dog Guide by promoting of the Foundation and garnering greater support for the five Dog Guide programs.
  
  
•  Gordon Ziegler
   Director, Saskatchewan
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  Gordon has been involved with Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides for more than ten years. His unwavering dedication to the cause is fueled by his desire to help those in need.
  "The need for Dog Guides is ever-present and it is important that those with the means to help do so."
  
  
•  David Dalby
   Director, Alberta & Northwest Territories
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  After seeing a presentation from four-time Canine Vision graduate Bev six years ago, David decided that Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides was a cause that he wanted to contribute to. One of his goals during his tenure is to help establish the Dog Guide brand in Alberta and NWT.
  "In talking and listening to those with Dog Guides I have come to understand the difference they make and the new freedom they find when they receive a Dog Guide. The best part of this is that people who very likely would never be able to afford one can receive one at no cost."