Long serving Lions honoured

Five members of the Lions Club of Mount Gambier have been recognised for long service – in one case spanning half a century.

Lions Second Vice District Governor Margie Thomas from Robe presented the 50-year chevron to Graham Carter OAM who started as a charter member of the Lions Club of Lucindale.

He is a former Mount Gambier Lions Club president and zone chairman, and for several years has overseen the club’s graduate of the year program and environmental projects.

Neil Geddes, a charter member of the former Lions Club of Port MacDonnell, received a 45-year chevron, and club secretary Ross Parkinson OAM received a chevron for 25 years’ service.

Albey Feil and Sandra Woodham both received 15-year chevrons.

Mrs Thomas also presented a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship to Greg Driscoll, recognising his dedication to humanitarian service.

Mr Driscoll, also a former president and zone chairman, oversees the club’s catering portfolio and involvement with the Legend of the Lakes event, as well as member welfare and Lions Youth of the Year.

“These members have helped make the Lions Club of Mount Gambier a strong and active club,” said President Martin Vercoe.

“They enable us to serve the community,” he said.