MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Our Proud Lions Lead by Example
As Lions, our actions and service inspires others. We provide courage and a unique sense of empowerment to our communities and to the world. To do this, we depend on great leadership. And that, takes great leadership development for our members.
Here they are below!
LION BOB WOLSKI
President
Bob sits as Hales Corners Lions Club President. He oversees the functioning and success of all committees and appoints board seats. He is also an active member of the Social and Marketing Committee.
"I'm a very civic-minded person. I love to be involved in my community and help people! That's why I'm a Lion."
LION CLAUDINE BUTZINE
Club Service Chair
"I joined Lions to give back, connect with others, and be part of an organization that turns compassion into action."
LION MARY WEIDENFELLER
First Vice President
The First Vice President will substitute for the President when absent from any regular or board meetings and help oversee the functioning of such committees as the President may designate."I joined the Hales Corners Lions in 2024 as a way to give back. I enjoy working with the Lions to help all people in need. My fellow Lions are the most giving people I have ever known and I am honored to work with them."
LION JAN WINCHELL
Secretary
The secretary maintains the general records of the club and submits reports as required by the District and International Association. She serves as the liaison between the Club, Zone, District and Lions International. Reports serve if there is no Club Service Chair. She sends out all invoices, keeps the club roster current and represents the Club at Zone or Region meetings.
"As a retired school library media specialist, serving the community as a Lion is a natural transition. Introduced to Lionism by my husband five years ago. I have served as Secretary for the past two years, sponsored three new Lions members and I believe in our motto, We Serve."
LION BRIAN BUTZINE
Treasurer
As treasurer, Brian manages the collection of Club dues and is the custodian of all club receipts and expenditures. Giving bond for the faithful fulfillment of duties keeping with recognized and accepted business and financial practices. Keeps all club licenses current. "I've been very active volunteering with Boy Scouts, my church, and my workplace, but joined the Lions Club to have a place to volunteer with my wife, Claudine. We joined the Hales Corners club because we really enjoy all the community events, and the connections to local scout groups and the high school Leos club. I have completed 2 terms as the treasurer of my church, and now I'm looking forward to being the treasurer of our Lions Club."
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Neil Winchell - Membership Committee Chair
Don Drew - LCIF Chair
Claudine Butzine - Club Service Chair
Jaclyn Beazley - Club Marketing Committee Chair
Jennifer Erdmann - Director at Large
Nicole Aiello - Whitnall LEO Chair
Penny Harycki - Community Needs Committee Chair
Bob Weber - Tail Twister
Carl Rynders - Lion Tamer
Don Drew - Past District Governor
Neil Winchell - Past District Governor