New Torquay Lions Club president Colin Bellis declared his theme of ‘Better Together’ will ensure local Lions will serve the community better, strengthen the club, and unearth new ways to raise funds to help those in need.
Lions Vice District Governor Elect Michelle Challis formally installed the team at the changeover dinner on June 23.
Outgoing president Neil Roche announced that Torquay Lions had distributed just over $54,300 to local, national and international causes during the past year.
“Our leadership team has met already to plan the next 12 months,” new president Mr Bellis said.
“The idea of ‘Better Together’ will drive us throughout the year.
“A club which operates ‘Better Together’ will ensure our service to our community retains a very high standard, our fundraising will raise sufficient funds to meet local, national and international needs, and we will have fun while we work.
“Under Lion Neil’s guidance, Lions worked hard to raise those funds for distribution.”
Local Lions have worked voluntarily doing deliveries for Feed Me Surfcoast.
“Averaging six Lions delivering or loading each week, we supported Feed Me Surf Coast for 700 hours equating to $21,0000 for the past 12 months,” Mr Bellis said.
Lions in the executive team supporting the president this year are Brian Keane (leadership chair), Neil Roche (service chair), Ken Farrow (secretary), Deb Law (treasurer) and Bill Ferguson (membership chair).
Anyone interested in finding out more about Torquay Lions should visit torquaylionsclub.org.au or phone Bill Ferguson on 0402-121 559.
