Ohio Lions MD13 - OH3

DG Nina Cleaver

DG Nina attended zone meetings and cabinet meetings several years before she joined the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Lions club in April of 2012. She was the third woman to join the club after it opened its doors to women. She was invited to join by her husband, a long-time member of the club.

Lion Nina has served as Lion Tamer, club secretary, club administrator, 2nd VP, 1st VP and is currently president. She has also served as Zone 8 chairperson for 6 years and Zone 7 chairperson for over 2 years. She was the first District Administrator appointed to the district and has served in that position for 6 years. She served as convention chair in 2021 and co-chair for 2024. Lion Nina is also a Certified Guiding Lion.

Lion Nina has received her bachelor’s degree from Lions University and has completed all levels of Regional Lions Leadership Institute where the level 3 class developed the latest state endorsed service project, the Lions Courage Kit for mental health and wellbeing.

Lion Nina has been honored with the James T Coffy Fellowship, a Melvin Jones Fellowship and three Presidential awards as well as a New Voices for Leadership award. Lion Nina was also awarded the Lions Club Scouting Service Award.

Lion Nina and her husband retired from their careers in banking in 2024. Nina recently retired from Scouting after serving as a leader for over 29 years where she worked with both packs and troops. She also chaired several council and district functions. Nina served as Council training chair and has over 25 years of training experience. She received the Silver Beaver award during her tenure.

Nina and Neal celebrated 46 years of marriage in May and have two grown sons, Michael and John, both Eagle Scouts.

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