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One of the Auburn and District Lions Club's major projects has been the
development and revitalization of Manchester Riverside Park. Lions are
seen here erecting the sign at the park in the 1990s. (Photo submitted)
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on a one-on-one basis with members of the
community.
According to charter member Doug
Chamney, the club is always reaching out to
community members, or vice versa, to help
with the physical/mobility needs of residents
of Auburn and its neighbouring communities.
The club has been known to reach out to
Happy 40th Anniversary
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We would like to congratulate
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40th Anniversary
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residents who have fallen on hard times due
to encounters with fire or storms. The club
also owns a large variety of health aids that
are available to residents who need them free
of charge including walkers, wheelchairs,
crutches and canes.
In addition, the club contributes to dozens
of worthwhile causes throughout the world
every year through Lions International. This
is done in addition to contributions to local
sports and school organizations, youth
activities and local health and social
assistance programs.
The club has also worked for decades with
the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby
Association to help with dusk -to -dawn
security at its annual reunion in Blyth.
The Lions have also partnered with other
local Lions Clubs to host beer tents at Huron
County Plowing Matches and International
Plowing Matches in the county over the
years.
Historically, Auburn and District Lions
Club members have been involved with a
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Congratulates the
Auburn Lions on their
40th Anniversary!
We wish you all the best as you
enjoy your celebration.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Auburn Lions Club
on their
40th Anniversary
The friendship arch
Travis Teed, left, president of the Auburn and District Lions Club, dedicated
its new Lions Friendship Arch in the village with the help of District A-9
Governor Gary Wood on June 21. (Denny Scott photo)
number of upper tiers of the Lions
organization above the local level.
Lions Club members Bud Chamney and
Steve Campbell have both served as Lions
District A-9 Chairs. Lion Ken Grigg served as
the Zone 3 South Chair in 2000/2001, while
Steve Campbell was the Zone Chair in
1994/1995 and again in 2008/2009. He would
then advance to be the Region 3 Chair in
1998/1999.
Lion Ben Miller was the first member of
the Auburn and District club to advance to the
position of District Governor. Miller
held many Executive positions before
becoming the District A-9 Governor in
2004/2005.
Members of the club celebrated their
milestone anniversary with the dedication of
a Lions Friendship Arch in the village,
followed by a special dinner for club
members, their spouses and dignitaries from
other local Lions Clubs.
The arch has been placed thanks to the
generosity of long-time Auburn resident
Atwood
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Club
Congratulations
to the Auburn and District
Lions Club on your
40th Anniversary Celebrations.
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Frances Clark, who passed away earlier this
year. Clark was a big supporter of the club
and left money to the Lions when she passed
away. A plaque honouring Clark and her
contributions, as well as the 40th anniversary
of the club, will soon be placed at the arch.
The club now looks forward to serving its
community for another 40 years with the help
of members both new and established.
Congratulations
Auburn Lions Club!
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Congratulations
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Wishing all the best for the future.
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