History of Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club

The Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club was formed as a result of a meeting on 30 May 1994 when the Canberra- Valley Lions Club held a meeting to seek an expression of interest.  The meeting was well attended and 16 new Lions signed up that night.  The club was to be the first one to be formed as a mixed club and the first new club in Canberra for 25 years.

On 6 June 1994 a second meeting was held.  By this time 20 new and some Lions from other clubs ensured that a Lions Club could be formed.  The name Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club was voted upon and the president, secretary, treasurer and the three vice presidents were elected.    A follow up meeting on 15 June 1994 saw the rest of the board and some committees established.  The first project, a sausage barbeque at Rose Cottage was held on the following Sunday.

On 29 June 1994 Lions International charted the new club with 38 members.  Our first dinner meetings were held at the Vikings Club, Erindale.  They were held on the first and third Monday each month. with a separate board meeting held on the forth Monday.

The celebration of the charter was held at the Hellenic Club in Woden with 140 guests attending on 29 September 1994.    Since that time the club moved to the Town Centre Vikings Club in November 1994 and to Chisholm in 1997 (changing to the second and forth Monday) and to the Calwell Club, Calwell in December 2005.

During the years our club have carried out many sausage sizzles and became involve in two major projects.  The Canberra Times Heart Foundation Fun Run (since 1994) and the set up and tear down of the Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show (since 1995). 

The Club has assisted in many projects over the years and in 2001, although our membership had dropped to 16, we commenced the Tuggeranong Homestead Markets (Craft and Produce) on the second Sunday each month (except January).  This has been the most successful venture the club has been involved in since forming.

Our club has the most even mix of male/female of any club in our district.

In June 2006 Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club established the first Leo Club in the ACT, Leo Club of Lake Tuggeranong, with 14 members aged from 12 to 22 years.

Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club 2008/2009 Board

President: Bill Smith

1st Vice President: Ian Suffolk

2nd Vice President: Karen Kidd

3rd Vice President: Heath Morison

Secretary: Bec Rogerson

Treasurer: Ron Sait

Membership Director: Peta Mitchell

Immediate Past President: Mal Mitchell

Tail Twister: Barry Blight

Lion Tamer: Phillipa Heess

Selling raffle tickets

Participating in the Relay for Life 2007

Helping the Community

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Membership

Interested in becoming a Lion?

New members are always welcome

If you are interested in finding out more about Lions Membership, come and meet us at the

Tuggeranong Homestead Markets

or email us: tuggielions@hotmail.com

or come to one of our meetings as a guest.

Meetings:   

Social Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month

Business Meetings: 4th Monday of each month

at

7pm Calwell Club, Were St Calwell ACT 2905

Lions International is the world’s largest and most active service club organisation. Being a Lion has many benefits including:

Service to the Community

Meeting people from all walks of life

Building lasting friendships

Fellowship

Good times

Personal and learning opportunities

Leadership development

Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club welcomes both male and female members and is the only club in Canberra with a Leos Club.

 Why not come along to a meeting, to see who we are and what we do?

"Being a Lion empowers you to help others in a way that no one person could alone."

Leo Club of

Lake Tuggeranong

Leo Club membershp is open to young men and women between the ages of 12 and 28.

Participation in Leo activities and projects helps young people prepare for the future by developing leadership, organizational and social skills. Members experience increased self-esteem and personal growth as they meet challenges and accept responsibilities.

By volunteering their time and talents for the benefit of others, Leos learn firsthand the value and rewards of service. Leo club involvement can start young men and women on a lifetime of helping others.

If you are interested in finding out more about Lions Membership, contact the Leo's co-ordinator:

Jaafar 0432 850 073

2008-09 Leo of the Year Award Recipient:      

Reece Colman MD201 N2