WITH numbers at an all-time low, members and affiliates of the one of the Shire\u2019s Lions Clubs are calling out for people to join.<\/p>\n
The Bannockburn club has dwindled down from 12 members to just one person about two years ago, and Lara Lions vice-president Tom Gilfillan has stepped in to help steer the rebuild.<\/p>\n
Though three new members have signed up since his involvement, Mr Gilfillan said it\u2019s important the local Lions refill their ranks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re really putting the call to arms out to get people who are maybe interested in community service to have a look at us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbout 12 people would be good to get back up to for a town of Banno\u2019s size. It\u2019s a great little town and it deserves its Lions Club.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reforming group have been maintaining community outreach with their regular appearances at the Golden Plains Farmer\u2019s Market, with plans for a free barbecue in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
Mr Gilfillan said between their involvement with eye health initiatives and the International Peace Poster program with Bannockburn\u2019s primary schools, the branch\u2019s members are keeping their presence felt.<\/p>\n
Having been a Lions member for eight years, Mr Gilfillan said it\u2019s a rewarding way to serve the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI joined Lions because I want to help people so it\u2019s about finding those opportunities to help out whether it\u2019s personal to someone in need or even environmental projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs far as goals, we\u2019ve got the Lions Park in Bannockburn which needs a little spruce up once we\u2019re back up, things like repainting the benches and that sort of thing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d probably try to relaunch the Australia Day barbecue as well. The list of things to do is endless.\u201d<\/p>\n
To express interest in joining the Lions Club of Bannockburn and District, email bannockburn.vic@lions.org.au or call Mr Gilfillan on 0418 519 904.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WITH numbers at an all-time low, members and affiliates of the one of the Shire\u2019s Lions Clubs are calling out for people to join. The Bannockburn club has dwindled down from 12 members to just one person about two years ago, and Lara Lions vice-president Tom Gilfillan has stepped in to help steer the rebuild. […]<\/p>\n