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Seymour Goulburn Lions celebrate 30th anniversary at changeover dinner

By Simon Ruppert

Jun 20, 2022

Leaders: Seymour Goulburn Lions Club’s incoming board members Reggie Young, David Stute, Bob Edwards, Carol Smith, Leonie Willis, Liz Johnson, Heather Dunn and Ruth Hall. Photo by Wayne Herring

The Seymour Goulburn Lions Club celebrated its 30th year at its annual changeover dinner.

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Long-time member Leonie Willis was named president for the coming year.

Joining her on the board for the next 12 months will be Reggie Young, David Stute, Bob Edwards, Carol Smith, Liz Johnson, Heather Dunn and Ruth Hall.

The evening also saw the presenting of a number of awards.

Alice Hall received an award for 25 years’ service, Gerry Bates and Jill Griffiths each received a 30-year Charter Monarch award, Bob Edwards recieved a Melvin Jones Fellow award and Jill Keeffe received a PDG Riley McAtee OAM Vision award.

District governor Keith Yates was there to name the new president and hand out the awards.

Honour: Lion Alice Hall received a 25-year service award from district governor Keith Yates. Photo by Wayne Herring

All smiles: Seymour Goulburn Lions charter members Sally Connell, Faye Ure, Cheryl Gabbett, Jill Griffiths, Par Jarvis and Gerry Bates. Photo by Wayne Herring

Special guest: Lions district govenor Keith Yates. Photo by Wayne Herring

Smiles all round: District governor Keith Yates (right) presents a Melvin Jones Fellow award to Bob Edwards, watched by Liz Johnson. Photo by Wayne Herring

On the mic: Lion Reggie Young was emcee for the evening. Photo by Wayne Herring

Lion: Lyn Perera speaks at the 30th anniversary and changeover dinner. Photo by Wayne Herring

Awarded: Lion Jill Griffiths receives a 30-year Charter Monarch award from district governor Keith Yates. Photo by Wayne Herring

Celebrated: Lion Jill Keeffe received a PDG Riley McAtee OAM Vision award from district governor Keith Yates. Photo by Wayne Herring

Fun and friends: Cutting the anniversary cake are Sally Connell, Cheryl Gabbett, Pam Jarvis, Jill Griffith, Faye Ure and Gerry Bates. Photo by Wayne Herring

Top job: Seymour Goulburn Lions incoming president Leonie Willis. Photo by Wayne Herring

Happy: Lion Gerry Bates received a 30-year Charter Monarch award from district governor Keith Yates. Photo by Wayne Herring

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