	{"id":93730,"date":"2024-04-08T04:33:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T18:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=93730"},"modified":"2024-04-05T21:37:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T10:37:37","slug":"lions-clubs-proposed-for-growth-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/lions-clubs-proposed-for-growth-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions Clubs proposed for growth area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AT LEAST two new Lions Clubs are on the cards for the growth area of Armstrong Creek, with the international Lions Club movement issuing another callout for members.<\/p>\n<p>Lions V2 zone co-ordinator Grant Hull said the Warralily, Armstrong Creek, Haymont Glen Lee, Harriot and Anchoridge estates had already started or were about to start new sporting and other social clubs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are a limited number of sports grounds but very few facilities to support the various groups that have formed or are forming.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We propose to open two, possibly three, Lions Clubs to assist in the areas mentioned above to help those in genuine need.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Lions have a wealth of knowledge in forming new clubs and helping communities with very many needs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They have the backing and support of Lions Clubs International that provides guidance and education to Lions Club members to assist them help various community groups with various challenges.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Garry and Janine Easton became the Armstrong Creek Lions Club&#8217;s charter members in late 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hull said the proposed new Lions clubs would be supported by nearby Lions Clubs, including training, guidance in club formation and the loan of equipment until the new clubs could acquire their own gear.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby clubs will also provide human resources to the new clubs until they gain enough new members to look after their own needs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Lions are changing rapidly, as it should be, to cater for our changing world and environment. 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