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Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski,  International Director

Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski of Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, was elected to serve a two-year term as an international director of Lions International at the association’s 106th International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, June 21 through June 25, 2024.

Director Marcinkowski is a retired Army aviator and a government civil servant. During his 42 years of service in the United States Army he flew numerous types of helicopters and was the commander of Fort Greely, Alaska. He is currently the director of plans and operations at the Logistics Readiness Center, where he serves as deputy for all installation logistics at Fort Wainwright in Alaska.

Director Marcinkowski is a charter member of the Interior Baseball Lions Club, where he served the baseball community since 2003.

He held several offices within the association including club president, club secretary, zone chairperson, district governor, first and second vice district governor, club, district, and multiple district LCIF coordinator and council chairperson, among many other positions.

In recognition of his service to the association, Director Marcinkowski received numerous awards, including multiple Lion of the Year Awards, multiple International President Leadership Certificates, multiple International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and International President’s Medals. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow and a Lions Legacy Society member.

In addition to his Lion activities, Director Marcinkowski served on the Alaska State Veterans Advisory Board, local school board, and local platting board. He is also a member of the Army Aviation Association of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars and coached high school and American Legion baseball teams for 13 years.

Director Marcinkowski and his wife, Janis, also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have two children.