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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-29, Page 13PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017. auburn 61 1istrict ions 40th j/innirersand Celebration Quite the project 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) Continued from the previous page 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 Auburn Lions Club! We would like to congratulate the Auburn Lions on their 40th Anniversary LOND£S£ORO LIONS CLUB Happy 40th Anniversary Auburn Lions Club! 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 Lions Club of Wingham 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 Lions Club Congratulations to the Auburn and District Lions Club on your 40th Anniversary Celebrations. ConcytatutationA au&vui Di/3tict 4tri annive,o,witi Clinton Lions Club 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! Vanastra and District �aub«flea Lions Club !r/A., you a the best/ Congratulations Auburn Lions on your 40th Anniversary of serving the community and beyond. Wishing all the best for the future. Congratulations Auburn Lions Lucknow Lions Club WUewad edeto44)4tie r1J;cna & Datrict .4caoca a Ufa icy 4014 tit e utancy,