Saturday night saw the staging of the annual Forbes and District Lions Changeover Dinner. MC Phil Lawler PCC welcomed guests who included Mayor Phyllis Miller, PCC Bob Buckley, PDG Bob Moore and Zone Chairman Charlie
Burrows.
Following PCC Buckley’s address, President Robyn Seberry gave her annual report, and thanked Club members for their hard work and support throughout the year which saw the Club donate to many organisations. One of the largest donations was of a Phoenix Chair to the local hospital.
Robyn then proceeded to make cheque presentations to representatives from local groups, including Mater Auxilliary, Can Assist, Forbes Town Band, St Vincent de Paul, Angel Flight and to several Lions Charities. These additional donations brought the total for 2014-15 to $18,327.
The new Lions Board is as follows: President Peter Bright, Vice Presidents Phil Lawler & Bill Dolle, PP Robyn Seberry, Secretary Gayle Williams, and Treasurer Ian Gilchrist. After accepting the Charter and Gong new President
Peter outlined his hopes for the coming year. The night concluded with the drawing of the Monster Raffle which saw approx. 20 people walk away with prizes.