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TORQUAY Lions Club celebrated the successes of the previous financial year and installed new office bearers at its annual changeover dinner.<\/p>\n

More than 40 club members came together last week at the Lions Village in Torquay to mark the changing of the guard.<\/p>\n

Outgoing president Brian Keane announced the club had donated just under $90,000 to a wide range of organisations and provided direct service to the community.<\/p>\n

This included raising $30,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, $10,000 for Foundation 61 and $12,00 for the local Torquay and Bellbrae CFA Brigades.<\/p>\n

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Outgoing president Brian Keane and zone chair Allen Osman presenting Lion Bill Ferguson with the Lion of the Year award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mr Keane handed the presidency role back into the hands of Colin Bellis.<\/p>\n

The latter returns to the lead position after one year off and looks forward to ensuring his local Lions unearth new ways to raise funds for those in need.<\/p>\n

He outlined his theme of “building communities” as being a top priority heading into 2024-25.<\/p>\n

“We are striving to increase the number of members, which in turn means we can do even more for our local community,” Mr Bellis said.<\/p>\n

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Lion Allen Osman (left) was presented a Melvin Jones Fellowship.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“We will be also looking to expand the Lions contribution into some of the new growth areas.<\/p>\n

“Our aim is to have a club which is inclusive, kind and cohesive. We will build on the past and build for the future.”<\/p>\n

Zone chair Allen Osman was presented with the Lions’ top honour, a Melvin Jones Fellowship, for his outstanding work in the community.<\/p>\n

Bill Ferguson was honoured with the Lion of the Year Award for his social media work.<\/p>\n

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Anne Sullivan was inducted into Torquay Lions Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Torquay Lions Club office will feature Ross Yapp (leadership chair), Catherine Rowe (service chair), Brian Keane (membership chair), Ken Farrow (secretary and website) and Deb Law (treasurer).<\/p>\n

For more on the Torquay Lions Club, head to torquaylionsclub.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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