The City of Burnie Lions Club welcomes the return of the Leo's
What an eventful past few months by some of the members of our Lions Club. In particular Lion Melissa Bell who has at last managed to bring together a group of young people to float the idea of reforming the Burnie Leo Club.The first meeting held in April had five youths, mainly girls and subsequent meetings have attracted more till the last meeting had eighteen plus three visiting Leo's from Penguin, Lion Melissa, and myself as the Burnie Leo Club Adviser. It was also time for the original gavel and gong to re-emerge which the new President Amy Bryan tested thoroughly because my ears are still ringing.
Members were noted examining the original Charter, also a few other items of memorabilia that is hanging on the walls of the den from the previous Leo Club.
So who are these Leo's who will be the charter members?
President: Amy Bryan.
Vice President: Gradt Cohen.
Secretary: Hanna Spurr.
Ass. Secretary: Hayley Knott.
Treasurer: Tanner Medwin..Publicity Officer: Alexandra Bell.
Tail Twister: Storm Walker.
Members: Sian Borgatz, Monique Bunton, Grady Cohen, Tanner Medwin, Jacklyn Rogers, Tahlia Strempel, and two new members who arrived last week. A warm welcome to them also.
So the Charter members will be those who's paper work has been received by an agreed date.
As soon as the required paper work has been filed with Lions Clubs International and approved, the club will then plan its charter night, or day, which ever is preferred.
A few basic rules of conduct were adopted and also the decision was made to organise a social night at the Lion's Den at Cooee, Tuesday 5th June to raise some funds for their Administration account. Music and games with no alcohol or smoking as the club is basically an Alpha Leo club. That is membership is between the ages of 12 and 18 with two who are above that age bracket.
Members are encouraged to visit the City of Burnie Lions Club at dinner meetings any time, and also participate in inter-club visits and outings by other Leo Clubs.
So what is coming up for them, and did they succeed?:
Saturday 9th June, 2012. The Charter dinner of the new Smithton Leo Club at the Smithton Golf Club. 17 Mella Road, Smithton. Sit down at 7:00pm. Those attending would need to leave Burnie by 5:45pm.Saturday 16th June, 2012. Penguin Leo Club change over. Details as per the newsletter.
Tuesday 26th June, 2012. City of Burnie Lions Club change over night at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre. 6:00pm for 6:30pm seated. Leo's invited to attend if they wish to.
Friday 27th June, 2012. Penguin Leo's annual migration to Cradle Mountain. Refer to newsletter for details.
Friday 6th July, 2012. City of Burnie Lions Club will be catering for the Spinners and Weavers Guild. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The Lions would welcome Leo's to participate.
Saturday 4th August 2012. Members assisted with a fundraising event held by City of Burnie Lions Club. The Leo members acted as waiters and kitchen helpers at Wellers Inn Burnie to raise funds for an Autistic Assistance Dog for a Penguin girl. The goal within twelve months is $30,000.00 and as a result of this function, both clubs and the Penguin Lions Club are well on their way to achieving that goal. Well done all who participated.
Saturday 18th August 2012. The big night for our Leos with the presentation of the Charter as a recognised club with in Lions Clubs International.
Tuesday 30th October 2012 Burnie Leo Club's Leo of the year quest held with Storm Walker and Amy Bryan as the contestants. The judging panel chose President Amy to go forward to the District Convention.
Sunday 11th November 2012 President Amy Bryan selected as the District 201T1 Leo Of The Year with the opportunity to contest the MD201 Leo Of The Year quest.
