General News
14 July, 2024
Lions keep care commitment
BRICK walls from state and federal governments would not deter Wedderburn Lions Club from continuing its push for an aged care facility in the town. Outgoing club president Jude Raftis said in her report to Friday’s club handover dinner that...
BRICK walls from state and federal governments would not deter Wedderburn Lions Club from continuing its push for an aged care facility in the town.
Outgoing club president Jude Raftis said in her report to Friday’s club handover dinner that governments continued to pass the issue between each other with no real commitment for Wedderburn.
“This will not deter us from pushing ahead for some sort of facility for our community,” she said.
“It is important that we continue to fight as many elderly members rely on us - we are all going to need to go somewhere in the future.”
Jude said the Lions club provided an amazing service to the community.
“We have a huge amount of respect in our town which will only continue because of the work you all do,” she said.
Jude said contributions by members in the past year had included catering at the detector jamboree and on Australia Day, assisting at the Coach House Gallery and supporting the cemetery trust.
Members had worked to make the club a success, she said.
Guest speaker at the dinner was Wedderburn College principal Danny Forrest who updated members on upgrade works at the college and planning for the child care centre.
New president for Wedderburn Lions is Barry Finch with vice-presidents Robyn Vella and Roger Paterson. Jon Chandler continues as secretary and Barry Woodward is treasurer.
The installation ceremony was conducted by Charlton Lions member Harry Brindley.
During the evening, the club inducted new members Linda Turner and Sam Boudoloh.