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OKLAHOMA LIONS


LIONS OF OKLAHOMA


The Lions of Oklahoma (MD 3) consists of 141 Lions Clubs that serve their individual communities as well as our state projects, the Oklahoma Lions Meadows of Hope, the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank, KidSight, and the Mobile Health Screening Unit. Lions also support the mission of Lions Clubs International.

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Lions of Oklahoma MD-3

Oklahoma Lions Multiple District 3 has three exciting Governors FY 2023-2024

(Each District has their own page)

  • Northwest- DG Kim Coleman
  • East- DG Wayne Benyshek
  • Southwest- DG A. Kathy Whaley


1st Vice Governors

  • Northwest- J.D. Koch
  • East- R.C. Morrow
  • Southwest- Frances Poindexter 


Lions Clubs International

We serve

Through any challenge....

Over 1.4 million Lions across the globe are stepping up to serve their communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These new challenges have changed the way we live, but our dedication to helping those in need is as strong as it was when we first opened our doors more than 100 years ago. (LionsClubs.org)


Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

 CC Derek McCubbin

MD3 Ok Lions

Council Chair

Derek_Mccubbin@yahoo.com


Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

Verdana Stephens

MD3 State 

Vice- Council Chair

Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

Marie F. Burns

MD3 State 

Ok Lions Secretary

mburnsolsf@gmail.com

Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation

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Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation Board of Directors 2023-2024

President: Diana Drummond, SW, Ada LC 

1st Vice President: Frances Poindexter, SW OKC Westside

2nd Vice President:  David Wooddell, E, Bartlesville LC

Secretary:  Sheila Stone, NW, Stillwater LC, OK 

Treasurer: Camilla Riley, NW, Stillwater Noon, OK

District 3SW OLSF Board Members 

Ed Barry, Hobart, Ok

Diana Drummond, Ada, Ok

Ronald Gaines, Lawton, OK

District 3E OLSF Board Members 

Dolores Turner, BA, Ok

Dollie Wooddell, Bartlesville, Ok

David Wooddell, Bartlesville, OK


District 3NW OLSF Board Members 

Dee Carson, Garber, Ok

Camilla Riley, Stillwater, Ok

Jeff Coleman, Enid, Ok


At Large- Board Members 


Kelly McCubbin, NW, Stillwater

Sheila Stone, NW, Stillwater

Henry North, E, Tulsa DT

Frances Poindexter, SW, OKC Westside



KidSight Committee

KidSight State Chair: Marie F. Burns

Tom Cummings, Director Emeritus

Jacque Mooney, SW Chair

Marge Williams 

Katrina Sinor, NW Chair

Cathy Huddleston, NW Co-Chair

Orpha Paciorek, E Chair

Beth Flud

Constitution and By Laws Committee

Dollie Wooddell

Dean Taylor 

Neal Wood


MHSU Committee

Chair: Terry Woodruff Greg Arbuckle

Richard Shiver

Linda Bennett 

Ed Barry

Mark Adair

John Bennett (non-voting)

Oklahoma Lions Team

Oklahoma Lions State Office Team

Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

Marie Burns, MBA.,

Executive Director

Marie Burns, MBA., Marie received her Master’s in Business Administration from Northcentral University in 2013 with honors and holds a Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Accounting and Finance, from University of Phoenix. She was certified in Biblical Counseling through Scope Ministries International in 2003, and has received CEU Credits relating to mental health through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. 


She is also Certified in Critical Incident and Stress Management (CISM) through BMC University of Maryland and Oklahoma Critical Incident and Stress Foundation for disaster relief assistance counseling. She has also served on Scope training teams with disaster preparedness and the relief counsel after NYC 9-11 twin towers attacks.


Marie has over 25 years of non-profit management experience in various positions which include Executive Director, Development, Accounting, and Program Director. She has served as a Board Member for non-profit organizations including KidSight USA, Youth for Christ, and Grace Given Ministries. Marie has extensive experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as program development and executive leadership.

She has experience operating federally funded, nationally affiliated, youth employment and education training programs, for at-risk youth. She has also served on collaboration committees with political leadership coalitions and national fund raising efforts for the efficient progression of government funded programs.


She is a dynamic leader who enjoys assisting others with group and individual leadership skills. She is driven towards organizational growth, strategic planning, and program management. She enjoys sharing the successful service work of others and loves being a part of a successful transformational process. Marie is a mother of two children and three grandchildren. Her hobbies include family, training and teaching Martial Arts (205years in several disciplines), dancing, sports, and serving others.

PVCC Sue Thompson

Sue grew up in Mangum, Oklahoma, moved to Oklahoma City and lived there 35 years before moving back to Southwest Oklahoma in 1994. This is where she bought half ownership in an Independent Insurance Agency.  Sue decided to join a Civic Club and a friend invited her to go to the Altus Lions Club.  Sue joined the club in 2004 and soon became very involved!  Sue served on the Board for several years, then became President in 2008.  She was honored to receive the Lion of the Year from the Altus Club in 2006 and named as a Melvin Jones Fellow in 2013.  She attended her first State Convention in 2008 specifically to hear PIP Al Brandel and his wife Dr. Maureen Murphy speak about their experiences on 9-11.  That was when she stated she had become a real Lion!  Sue was thrilled to have PIP Brandel speak at her District Convention in 2014.  


Sue has served as Zone Chair, Region Chair, VDG, and District Governor of 3L in 2013-2014. Sue served as Vice Council Chair from 2014-2016 and was proud to be named the 3L Lion of the Year in 2017.  She received two President’s Leadership Medals in 2015 and 2021. Sue has also served on the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank Board from 2006-2013 and several terms since then.  Sue also served on the Boys Ranch Board 2013-2016.  She is currently the SW District Membership Chair.  Sue has attended five International Conventions and seven Leadership Forums. 


Sue Thompson holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Mid America University. In addition to Lions activities, Sue has been active in the First Methodist Church of Altus, National Association of Insurance Women serving as State Director from 1999-2001, served on the Board of the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma 2004-2006, and is still serving as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Jackson County Farmers Union.  Sue retired from insurance in 2021 and moved back to Oklahoma City where she is currently working at my “perfect retirement job”—Administrative Assistant at the Oklahoma Lions State Office!  Sue has two grown sons, several step-grandchildren, and several exceptional great grandchildren that she now gets to visit more often!
Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

Tom Cummings

KidSight Director Emeritus

PCC Tom Cummings, Cushing Lions Club, is a retired corporate trainer with many years experience in Lionism. He has a passion for children and detecting the need for corrective vision. 

He started the KidSight program in Oklahoma in 2014 and is also on the National KidSight Committee that steers the direction of the program. He and his wife Lynda are active in social work, photography, and traveling.
Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

John M. Bennett Sr.

MHSU Driver

John has been a OKC Westside Lion for four years, and served in many areas including President.


John is also the Mobile Health Screening Unit Driver/Manager.


He served in the Navy during the end of Vietnam war. Graduated Edmond Memorial High School, and Oklahoma City Community College. Three children and four grandchildren. 


Lori Miller 
Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director

Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank 

Executive Director 

Bryan Larison 
Marie Burns, MBA., Executive Director
Oklahoma Lions Meadows of Hope
Executive Director 
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