The Dongara Denison Lions Club Story

The Dongara Denison Lions Club Chartered 10 February 1984 and are holding a 40th Anniversary on 10th February 2024, with the launching of the book which shares their forty-year history. The book contains 100 pages of stories and 200 coloured photographs of the members at work. It begins with an introduction to Lions Club International, informing the reader of their purpose.The Charter members are listed along with the program from that memorable historical beginning .The book gives...
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The Dongara Denison Lions Club Chartered 10 February 1984 and are holding a 40th Anniversary on 10th February 2024, with the launching of the book which shares their forty-year history. The book contains 100 pages of stories and 200 coloured photographs of the members at work. It begins with an introduction to Lions Club International, informing the reader of their purpose.The Charter members are listed along with the program from that memorable historical beginning .The book gives details of projects, fundraising, social events and the accolades earned by club members, the Melvin Jones Award being a Lions prominent award. Past members and present members are listed separately, many featuring in the photographs taken from the rich Archive held by the club. The book provides ideal reading to other Clubs in finding new ways to raise funds for the needy whilst providing members with sometimes challenging, but never boring working bees. It can be regarded as a handy reference for projects which have worked well. The book will give insight to the dedication of Lions members in the Dongara-Port Denison towns and in time add a valuable historical record for their towns.