Officers
Rev Robert Roscoe
President
Mr. Roscoe’s passion and God-given mission to serve the community and families led to the birth of Lift Up A Child. There is a need for energetic, nonprofit work supporting transitioning foster children entering adulthood, and that is his goal. Lift Up A Child provides stabilizing solutions to life challenges, providing a future for many.
WHY The positive work that the Lions Club is doing in their community, and I believe that I could be a great asset to this organization moving forward.
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Dr Mary Welsh
Immediate Past President
Dr Mary Welsh, is a leader, an author, speaker, grief session facilitator, non-profit leader, consultant, and university professor. She is married to Lion Joe Welsh, has six children and 6 grandchildren. She is active in her family and advocates for others in her community especially those helping children. Following the loss of her daughter Susie, she Co-founded Susie Q’s Kids (501c3) which provides comfort bags to kids in need, involves “Kids in Helping Kids”, and furthers the missions of the nonprofits that distribute the comfort bags. She serves on several Boards: Bereaved Parents of USA and Susie Q’s Kids furthering her interactions and support of our community.
She currently is serving as the Immediate Past President and served two years as the President of the Sterling Heights Lions Club (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) enriching the club with her expertise and passion for assisting and guiding others as well as supporting our Lions charities helping the blind/sight challenged, deaf/hearing challenged, kids with disabilities, diabetes, and cancer, and those grieving the loss of loved ones. She increased membership by 39% and placed a strong emphasis on collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and expansion of community services.
In 2022, she won the Joe Sandomierski Humanitarian Award for her Outstanding Contributions to the Ideals of Lionism and Humanitarian Efforts.
“We serve, it embodies my belief that we should all give back in our community especially programs for kids. The Lions Bear Lake Camp has programs for blind/sight-challenged kids, deaf/hearing-challenged kids, kids with abilities and illnesses like diabetes, cancer, and autism, along with grieving kids. I am committed to the kids (their physical, emotional, and mental health), reducing food scarcity and hunger, and to bettering our environment. Join our meeting to learn more.”
Douglas Wilson
1st Vice President
Joseph Croke
2nd Vice President
Joseph Croke is married with 3 grown kids. Along with his wife, Louise, they joined the Lions in 2022. His wife is an Occupational Therapist and he is currently employed as a Product Engineer at Stellantis in Auburn Hills.
“I became a Lion because I wanted to give back to the community and especially help with people with sight and hearing issues.”
Dawn DeClark
3rd Vice President Social Media Extraordinaire
Dawn DeClark is dedicated to children, in her role as a nanny she provides a safe welcoming environment for her kids to grow and thrive. She loves art, music, and traveling and is dedicated to her family, friends and community to making this world a better place.
“My grandfather was a Lion, my aunt and uncle are fellow Lions, and I am proud to be a Sterling Heights Lion as I have a passion to help kids and those less fortunate in our community. I love to take pictures and dabble with social media putting my skills to work telling the Lions story.”
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Joseph Welsh
Secretary
Joseph Welsh, retired after 37 years as a Design Specialist at Stellantis Corp (formally Chrysler). As the father of six, his family and grandchildren keep him on his toes.
He is the Co-founder of Susie Q’s Kids and serves as it’s Treasurer. His accounting background and ethical and trusting demeanor make him the best to oversee the financials in conjunction with our CPA and accounting connections. He is dedicated to the success of Susie Q’s Kids, Inc. as if fulfills the niche to give back, to help others, to make a difference, and to honor our children. He is also a member of the Bereaved Parents of the USA-Macomb Chapter and serves on their steering committee. He joined the Sterling Heights Lions Club in 2021 and enjoys volunteering at their fundraisers and participating in their service projects. He is very active in the club and serves on their board.
“My commitment to Susie Q’s Kids and Lionism fulfills my desire to give back in the community making life a little easier for others.”
Edward Williams
Treasurer
Ed Williams is CEO/Founder of his nonprofit, Let me see your hands. Its been in existence for a while now , it helps burn victims and their families with recovery resources, housing and mental emotional needs. We do mentoring and foster care needs and resources as well. Helping children in all faces of their lives is my passion and I think what the Lions club has to offer is a perfect fit for me. Looking forward to learning more and helping out.
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Elaine Ventura
Membership Chair
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Bob McAllister
Director
Bob McAllister was born in Detroit and raised in Sterling Heights. He is married to fellow Lion Barb McAllister and has six children and five grandchildren. For over forty years, he has managed one of the largest grinding shops in Michigan. He loves to spend time with his family and friends and enjoys traveling.
“Being a Lions helps to warm my heart with its purpose.
‘You make a living by what you get and you make a life by what you give.’
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.”
Dr Chineva Early
Director
Dr. Chineva Early is the CEO and Founder and Executive Director of The Bettye Harris Foundation a 501c3 nonprofit which started by sparking awareness of Laryngeal Cancer, and now is an educational and program-based organization as well. .Dr. Early started her nonprofit organization in 2010 after the passing of her mother, Bettye Harris, of Laryngeal Cancer, a head and neck disease. She was appointed as an Eastpointe Community School Board Trustee in January 2017 where she also made history by being the first elected African American Woman to the Eastpointe Schoolboard in the 2018 election where she will continue to carry out her duties with dignity and respect.
She received her doctoral degree in Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Leadership in September of 2018. She is a United States Army Veteran, where she served for over 12 years receiving several awards, and an honorable discharge. She has been the wife of Charles Early Jr. for over 30 years. The couple has 3 children and 7 granddaughters, all of which supports her in all her endeavors. Dr. Early started The Nonprofit Leadership Academy to help other nonprofit leaders because or remain sustainable.
Why Dr. Early would like to be a part of the Lions Club
Dr. Early believes that being a part of such a great organization will afford her the opportunity to strengthen her humanitarian services as well as provide a great networking opportunity which would afford her the opportunity 2 continue her efforts to collaborate with other members of the community.
Dr Gary Ciolek
Director
Dr Gary Ciolek has a long career in the chiropractic field and loves being able to ease the pain of others with his hands. He has a family and is committed to his children and grandchildren.
“I have a strong affiliation to the Lions as I lost sight in my eye, and can really appreciate the need, guidance, and assistance those who are sight-challenged or blind experience. Thank you to all Lions for your dedication and commitment to the blind, both children and adults.”
Kim Martin
Director
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Pat Meadows
Lioness Lions President
Pat Meadows holds the role of President of the Lioness Lions Club Branch. She love spending time with her family and friends and exploring new relationships with her peers.
“As a Lioness Lion, I am committed to helping those less fortunate in our community and enriching the lives of those I meet.”
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Ron Papa
Past District Governor
Ron Papa has been a Lion since May, 1989, and has held every office in the club. Other organizations he has worked with through the years are the United States Army, Chrysler Management Club, Catechism teacher at St. Rene, coach for boys softball, choir member at St. Isadore, and has served on, and or chaired on a number of Lion Club organizations such as Leader Dogs for the Blind and Corwell/Beaumont Silent Children’s Board (since 2003 and as Secretary from July 2005-2025).
He was elected into the Lions of Michigan Foundation Hall of Fame in 2018 and received the S.A. Dodge Distinguished Service Award for the Lions year 2020-2021.
“It has literally become a part of my life, most of my friends are Lions, my activities involve Lions or Lion functions, and it gives me an opportunity to help others live a better life.”
John Bingham Jr.
Past District Governor
John Bingham Jr. has a long history of service to his country and community. He joined the Lions in 1999 and has held positions as President of the Sterling Heights Club and several other clubs, served as Chairperson for the Childhood Cancer program, and served on the district level; he was Region and Zone Chair and is a Past District Governor mastering three levels of leadership. He was a former Police Officer and served his country in the United States Air Force. He still operates as a Private Detective and Investigator,
In addition to his commitment to Lionism, John has been Trustee In Metamora, MI, and ran for positions as State of Mi House of Representatives and Oakland County Commissioner, and held the position of PTA President for his daughter’s school. Currently, in addition to his role as Past President of the Sterling Heights Lions, he is involved with the Venetian Club of Mutual Aid, Commonwealth English Club, and a member of the VFW. The community is enriched by his commitment to serve in his community.
“I became a Lion when asked to join as I thought back to when I was very young, age 9, when my brother Bill lost sight in his one eye due to a medical condition. The Lions Clubs provided a special pair of glasses to help strengthen his remaining good eye.”
Ken Kreuger
Trusted Advisor
Ken Kreuger has been a Lion for many years providing his experience in the Treasurer position and earning Progressive Melvin Jones awards. He is married and committed to his family and friends, enjoying life.
“Lionism is a great way to connect with other like-minded people and provide service to the community we serve both locally and around the world. I am proud to be a member of this group of dedicated people with a passion to help.”
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