New Board Of Directors Announced For

An update from the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club

At the end of each financial year Lions Clubs across the world induct new ‘Boards of Directors’ to move the club forward into the New Year. Last Sunday saw your local Keperra Lions induct their new Board of Directors at Club Arana.

So what - I hear you say! Well, the idea is if you have a large enough club you can train new leaders, turn over the executive, while ensuring existing members don’t get stale. This process also fosters new ideas to reinvigorate the organisation. That’s why each month in the Echo I ask for more volunteers. Our donations to the Community this year was in excess of $55,000. So, if you have a few hours free (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) give me a call. The new Board of Directors is as follows.

President – Rodd Chignell, 1st Vice President – Ben de Groot, 2nd Vice President – Denis Stirling, Immediate Past President – Darryl Robson, Secretary – Jan Spathonis, Treasurer – Kevin Greensill, Directors – Sandra Downing, Margaret Owen, Tim Brinums, Debbie Payne, Paul Ryan and Colin Hambrecht.

President Rodd in his report advised that ‘Being a Lion was not only about Fundraising and Community service but also about fellowship and having fun while helping others.’ Our motto “We Serve” says it all.

If you would like more information, such as a copy of our Annual Report, membership information, an invitation to a social night where you can meet us informally or a Coffee at Kakowan Community Facility we would love to hear from you. Medical Research is a passion of Lions but volunteering and

Local Lions

meeting new people, help our bodies combat the sickness’ that were so prevalent 60 years ago. Life expectancy was 66.6 for males and 73.1 for females – but now that has increased to 81.3 and 85.4 respectively. Another good reason to volunteer!

Thanks again, Paul Ryan – Golden Valley Keperra Lions

Ph: 0409 688 675

E: info@kakowan.org.au cottontrees@bigpond,com

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