Local man elected VP of statewide Lions group

James Schiebel was elected third vice president of the New York State and Bermuda Lions Past District Governors Organization at the 81st State Lions Convention held in Lake Placid. The organization is responsible for much of the leadership training done across the state.

Schiebel served as district governor for the seven county area in western New York during 1985-1986. He has held several local, district, state and international positions. Schiebel is currently serving as vice president of the Lions International Trading Pin Club.

He is a charter member of the Hilton Lions and was a former science teacher in Hilton. He now serves as the "guiding lion" for the Brockport State University Lions Club and as a volunteer fireman in the Walker Fire Department.