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1st Vice District Governor Diana Castillo
District Governor Diana Castillo(Michael Venning)

Diana M. Castillo, of Miami, Florida, was elected to serve as District Governor of District 35-N at the International Association of Lions Clubs 94th International Convention, held in Seattle, Washington, USA July 4-8, 2011.

A Lion since 2004, District Governor Diana has held many offices in the association, including Club President, Secretary, Board of Director and Committee Chairperson. She has also served as Region, Zone, Sunshine, and Necrology Chairs for the District.

She has served as President, Secretary, and Board of Directors on:

  • Projects, Inc
  • Lions Association of Diabetes Awareness
  • Lions of the Blind
  • Hearing Bank
  • Florida Lions Camp
  • Sight First II Coordinator
  • Ambassador of Good Will
  • District Cabinet Treasurer
  • District Drive Director numerous Several Entities

In recognition of her service to Lions Clubs International, District Governor Diana has received numerous awards, including Millard Conklin Crusader Award for District and Multiple District, 100% President Excellence, 100% Secretary, Attendance awards, Lion of the Year, Governor Achievement Award, 7 Golden Chains, Charles Adelman Knight of Lionism Award, 4 District Governor Certificates of Appreciation, a Key Award Member, 4 international President of Excellence and Appreciation, 1 VDG Team medal, and 2 Presidential medals.

She is a Life Member Florida Lions Foundation, a Mel Carver recipient, a Guiding Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow.

DG Diana has attended many Council of Governors conferences, Multiple District 35conventions, and training seminars, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums, FOLAC Latin American and Caribbean Forum, plus other training conferences. Participated in a Senior Lions Leadership Institute and a graduated member of the Faculty Development Institute.

Business administration Graduate of University of Tulsa, attended the University of Aix en Provence in France, and attended a school in Italy earning a degree in Jewelry and Languages; she is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French.

District Governor Diana is a Vice President - Financial Advisor of CP Capital Securities, an investment company specializing in Securities.  She is also a registered member of NYSE and SEC with a Series 7 License, and is Florida State Certified Real Estate Agent.

District Governor Diana has also been honored by Dade County Mayor and Commissioners with “Diana M. Castillo Day”, September 18, 2004.

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