“We serve.” It’s the motto of Lions clubs around the world, and as the local branch gathered to celebrate its anniversary, there was no denying its suitability.
Members joined spouses and invited guests at the Flin Flon Lions Club’s Charter Night on Wednesday evening at the Victoria Inn’s Northern Room.
“I’ll tell ya, Flin Flon’s a busy club,” District Governor Louise Kernested, the evening’s guest of honour, said at one point.
Kernested, in from Stonewall, Manitoba, helped the club mark its 62nd anniversary at a dinner and awards ceremony whose atmosphere was as warm as it was upbeat.
During her address to the crowd of about 40 people, she shared words from Jitsuhiro Yamada, the current international president of the Lions.
She stressed the importance of making a difference in the lives of children, and urged the Lions to ensure people know about the “fantastic things” they do.
Kernested also said that while Lions clubs have great leaders, sometimes those leaders need a break during which other members can step up.
Lions Club Awards
District Governor Award:
Terry McLennan; John Kuzub
President’s Award:
Andy Wasylciw
Hope Medal:
Peg Bradford; Joyce McLennan
Judge Brian Stevenson Award: John Kuzub; Debbie Kuzub
District Governor Pin: Andy Stewart; Wayne Streamer; Isabel Stewart; Monica Lone; Ken Mansell
Membership Key: Monica Lone
Membership Award: Andy Stewart (45 years); Roger Poirier (40 years); Isabel Stewart (15 years); Rena Poirier (10 years)
Perfect Attendance Award: Andy Stewart; Wayne Streamer; Roger Poirier; Joe McCormick; Ken Mansell; Isabel Stewart; Monica Lone; Andy Wasylciw; Joe Bradford; John Kuzub; Debbie Kuzub; Peg Bradford
New member inductions: Mary Denby; Murray Steeves
