Serving the community for 35 years
Lions Club of Ōmokoroa has celebrated 35 years serving the community of Ōmokoroa, from 1986 – 2021
Looking back over this milestone year, we have been indeed fortunate to be able to continue our monthly dinner nights through the pandemic whilst remembering the plight of other countries not so fortunate.
Projects of note for Ōmokoroa Lions over the past 12 months include the mammoth effort of cutting and distributing firewood, the book fair (a first for our Club), the Peace Poster competition at Ōmokoroa Point School, installing the drinking fountain at the Skate Park (our 100 year Lions Centennial contribution), tree planting at the Lions Tree Grove in TECT Park, and not to forget the Health and Medical Aids equipment raising $2525 into our Trust Account.
Recently, eleven members picked 11 banana boxes of Kiwifruit. We had planned to sell these at our last market, but unfortunately the weather was against us. Instead, we distributed to the food bank at the Community Church, Acacia Park, and two of the early childhood centres here on the peninsula.
We have paid a total of $8817.40 in donations over the past year, along with $4000 of university sponsorship to two recipients, at $2000 each.
Love4Life organisation was delighted to receive a $500 donation to purchase material for making newborn baby arrival kits.
Our Club Puzzle nights, as a change from Speakers at Dinner meetings, were always cause for amusement and fun. We had a social visit to the Elms Mission House and Mission Cemetery in Tauranga, along with the little red taxi trip across the harbour to Mt Maunganui. The wonderful BBQ luncheon we had on the Shaws Farm in January was well supported as was a luncheon at the Cidery in Te Puna, and ten pin bowling in Tauranga. These last two, plus the visit to the Hemp Farm in Tauriko, were great social outings.
Having our new gazebo has increased the profile for Lions in Ōmokoroa. Whilst we had to cancel our monthly market in Western Ave, we now have a great spot at the new market in the carpark at Settlers’ Hall on the last Saturday of the month. If the position is right, the smell of sausages from a Lions BBQ is ever tempting. I think we are on to a winner here!
The Club formally celebrated the 35 years anniversary on 9th June. Eight past members joined us for a mid-winter Christmas dinner, and also to see our annual Change of Officers.
We are always looking for new members to join the Lions Club of Ōmokoroa, a Club that continues to be proud to serve our community, with great friendships forged over the years, along with lots of fun and fellowship.