ID Dr. Gary Anderson

About Me

I have been a member of the Grand Rapids Lions Club for over 32 years; sponsored into the club by Lion Jim Starr during my first year of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Graduating from Augustana College in 1975, and Illinois College of Optometry in 1979, I went into private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that same year.

Married to Lion Cheryl Anderson for 33 years, we are the parents of Lion Kristen (Lion Aaron), Lion Erik (Lion Stephanie), and Lion Carla (Lion Rick). Plus, our first grandchild, Carter, was born in March 2011!!

My personal interests include running, triathlons, snow skiing, scuba diving, taking pictures, and traveling. I especially love spending time with my family.

Service with a Passion

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

• Chairperson, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Host Committee - 2007

• Chairperson, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Store – 2009

• Member, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Seminar Committee-2008

• Presenter, Lions Clubs International Convention – 2009

• Member, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Planning Committee, 2006-2009

• Presenter, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, 2006 & 2008

• Moderator, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum – 2002

• Optometrist, Twenty (20) Lions Vision Mission trips to Central and South America and India – team leader of 2009 & 2010 Missions MD-11

• Council Chairperson, Council of Governors, 2004-2005

• Director, Midwest Eye Bank, Board of Directors, 2005-2008

• Member, Lions of Michigan Strategic Planning Committee, 2005-2008

• Member, District Governors Advisory Committee, 2005-2010

• Member, Retention Committee, 2009-2010

• Member, Lions of Michigan Leadership Institute Committee, 2005-2010

DISTRICT 11-C1

• District Governor, 2004-2005

• District Co-Coordinator, Campaign Sight First II, 2005-2008

• Chairperson, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Board of Directors, 2007-2010; Director, Board, 2000-2011

• President, Welcome Homes, 1989-1990

GRAND RAPIDS LIONS CLUB

• Member since 1979

• President, 1994-1995

• Many committees and activities

RECOGNITIONS

• Lions Clubs International Presidential Medal, 2007 & 2010

• Lions Clubs International Leadership Award, 2007

• Lions Clubs International Presidential Recognition Certificates, Nine (9)

• Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow

• S.A. Dodge Award, 2009, MD-11 Distinguished Service Award

• Granville & Betty Cutler Award, 2007, 11-C1 Leadership Award

• Lions of Michigan Foundation, Humanitarian Award, 1998

• Lions of Michigan Foundation, Ken Lautzenheiser Fellow Award, 2007

• Grand Rapids Lions Lifetime Achievement, Henry Voet Award, 1997

ID Dr. Gary Anderson

October 4, 2011

Aguascalientes, Mexico - Vision Mission

Connecticut MD-23 Mid Winter

Bridgeport, Michigan Charter Night

Jackson, Mississippi - District 30S

Brainerd, Minnesota 5M9