Community
30 June, 2023
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IT is an important time of the year for Lions clubs when office bearers are installed for the 2023-24 Lion year.
Port Fairy-Belfast will hold its changeover evening on July 5 when Lion Henry Toller-Bond is installed as president.
Other district club changeover dates known include Koroit on July 11, Macarthur July 17 and Terang July 21.
The Mortlake Lions Club held its changeover evening on June 22.
In recognising the growing humanitarian needs in the district, Port Fairy-Belfast Lions will donate the proceeds of its very successful Winter Weekends program to the District FoodShare program.
The club will determine whether the donation will be in cash or essential food items.
The club has completed its annual smoke alarm battery changeover program.
This program, which has been active for quite a number of years, ensured smoke alarm maintenance for the district’s aged and infirm.
Under its emergency Lion assist program, the club also responds to calls concerning smoke alarm battery failures throughout the year.
Proposed changes to the Meals on Wheels program and the possible changes to delivery methods, have raised some concerns from members who have been involved in the voluntary delivery of meals for almost 40 years.
A Lion spokesman said that the program was not only satisfying in ensuring meal deliveries to elderly and needy but also provided valuable insight into other elderly needs where the club might assist.
Ever thought of becoming a Lion? No, not one of the beastly jungle roarers but an active member of your local Lions club? Membership is open to men and women over 18 and husband and wife teams are great.
It is not a demanding membership – we abide by the rule that family and work are a priority over club activities. Service members also enjoy some wonderful fellowship and fun.
Talk to a local Lion if you are interested. Holidaying in or visiting Port Fairy?
On Tuesday mornings the male members (no it isn’t a gender thing - the ladies think it is a great idea) meet at 10.30am at the Hub Café for coffee, a yarn and a laugh, and usually remain there until about midday.
The group would always be pleased to see and welcome you if you are in the Port.
