By JONATHON HOWARD
MORE than 80 Lions, dignitaries, and visitors from other Lions Clubs packed the Tewantin Noosa RSL conference room to hear outgoing Tewantin Noosa Lions Club president Peter Schofield’s final address.
Brandishing the Lions motto “We Serve”, Mr Schofield spoke of the delivery of substantial financial support to the community.
This included the 15 Lions Foundation projects, five non-Lions Charities from Legacy, Leukaemia, Heart Kids, Cystic Fibrosis, Endeavour Foundation and eight other local projects such as Youth InSearch, local state schools to hospital beds, plus Katie Rose Cottage.
Mr Schofield welcomed the incoming president Ian McKay, and the induction was undertaken by the District Governor Delwyn Hallet.
The acclamation was witnessed by guest including Noose MP Glen Elmes, Noosa councillor Tony Wellington and his wife, members from other local Lions clubs of Noosa Heads, Cooroy Pomona, Perigian and Coolum, plus guest from NZ Euen Bidwill.
The surprise of the night was Michelle Prenzler, a chaplain at Sunshine Beach High School. Ms Prenzler introduced a young teenager who stole the show, with her presentation and talk on how Lions Youth InSearch had impacted and changed her life.
This incredible frank story of this teenager’s journey towards success and becoming a trainer for youth, brought many to tears as it is a true statement of what being a Lion is all about.
The incoming president, Mr McKay said it’s the combined efforts that get the jobs done.
“Let’s not forget why we joined Lions, to serve and help others and enjoy the friendship, to always bear in mind our obligations as a citizen to our nation, state and community,” he said.
To find out more about the Lions Club of Noosa, or to become a member, phone 5474 0483.
