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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00032
Title: Bruce Schwartz
Date: 2002
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Summary: Bruce Schwartz’s nearly five decades of Lion membership began in Watford City, North Dakota, where he began teaching after graduating from Dickinson State University in 1961. He joined the Lions Club there and served until 1975 when he moved to Bismarck, ND. During that time, he was president of the Watford City Lions Club in 1973-1974. From 1962 to 1975 Bruce was director of instrumental music at the public schools in Watford City. His tenure there was highlighted by the selection of his band as Governor’s Band of North Dakota in 1967. He went on to earn his Masters of Music Education from the University of Montana in 1968. He was selected as “Outstanding Young Educator” in 1974. In 1975, he accepted a music position at the University of Mary in Bismarck where he remained until entering the insurance business in 1983. His leadership abilities in Lions were quickly noted when he moved to Bismarck. He served as president of the Bismarck Lions Club in 1989-1990 and was club secretary from 1995 to 2014. Lion Bruce, who was district governor of District 5NC in 1991-1992, holds four International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. Also on the district level, Lion Bruce served as zone chairperson in 1986-1987, regional chairperson in 1988-1989, secretary-treasurer 1989-1990 and vice district governor in 1990-1991. Lion Bruce served as district Leader Dogs for the Blind chairperson from 1995 through 2008 during which time the district earned 100% status for 10 years running. He also serves as a district club officer trainer on a regular basis. In 1992, he was recognized with a Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest recognition given by the international foundation, and has since become a 10th level progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. An avid convention participant, Lion Bruce has attended 13 international Lions conventions, nine USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums, 26 North Dakota state conventions and 25 Multiple District 5 conventions. In 2002, Schwartz was elected to the office of international director of Lions Clubs International for a term of two years. His service was recognized when he was presented with the prestigious Ambassador of Good Will award at his final board of directors meeting. Following his service on the LCI international board, Past International Director Bruce was appointed as sector coordinator for the North Dakota/South Dakota sector of the newly established LCIF Development Plan, a post he held until 2017. During his many years of Lions service, Lion Bruce developed a high level of admiration for the Leader Dogs for the Blind organization located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. As a result, he accepted the position of coordinator for North Dakota/South Dakota to raise funds for the Kennel Redesign Project where he was successful in raising over $200,000 toward the project. Lion Bruce has also been active in leadership positions outside of Lionism. He is a past president of the 9000 member North Dakota Education Association and the 250 member North Dakota Music Educators Association. He was the first president and a 30 year member of the Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus. He also served as manager of the North Dakota All-State Music Festival for a period of six years. Lion Bruce became an insurance professional in 1983 and subsequently became president of two industry trade organizations, the North Dakota Fraternal Congress and the North Dakota Fraternal Insurance Counselors. He was chosen as “Fraternalist of the Year” in 2000. Lion Bruce is a member of the Bismarck-Mandan Elks, Sons of Norway and is very active with the North Dakota Heritage Center. Lion Bruce and his wife Lion Julie have been married for 50 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.
Red ID: FND_I_77424 Image ID: 509243 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00032

Collection: FND004 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Date:

Summary: The Hall of Fame award is the most prestigious honor for Lions at the state level. The first hall of Fame awards were given in 1982. Although this award has been a function of the Past District Governors Association, a recipient does not have to be a PDG to qualify but can be any Lion who has shown considerable dedication over a period of years. Nominees are judged by their activities on behalf of their home club, his or her district projects, North Dakota Lions programs, as well as those Multiple District 5 and Lions Clubs International. The committee also takes note of other community involvement outside of Lions. It is a great honor to be nominated for this prestigious recognition.

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