Lions Celebrate 75 With Snags

Australia’s largest service club organisation is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Formed in Lismore in 1947, the very first Lions Australia club ushered in a volunteering age of “uncommon kindness and putting the needs of the world first”.

Now the enormous community group will celebrate a milestone achievement with events across the country – including the Proserpine Lions Club, who hope to bring together the community in a barbecue celebration “to give back”.

This Sunday, the local chapter will host a Family Brunch and Fun Day to commemorate the 75 years and counting of its parent organisation.

President of Proserpine Lions Club Steve Thompson said Pioneer Park will be a scene of celebration, food, and entertainment.

“We decided that for our 75th birthday celebrations, we wanted to continue to give back to the Proserpine community,” Mr Thompson said.

“As well, we want to highlight to the community all the wonderful things we do. Showing them what we’re about and draw some interest in joining.”

Proserpine Lions Club will celebrate its own 54th anniversary in November, having begun in 1968.

The Pioneer Park event will host a jumping castle, face paint, Mr Whipsunday, and live music courtesy of young Whitsunday performers and band Sweet Alibis.

The local club are also planning some major projects in the near future to commemorate their Australia-wide 75th birthday.

“We’re all about the community and we want to bring the community we love together for a great day,” Mr Thompson said.

WHAT: Proserpine Lion’s 75th Anniversary Family Brunch And Fun Day Celebration

WHEN: Sunday, October 16 from 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Pioneer Park, Proserpine

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President of Proserpine Lions Club Steve Thompson said the non-for-profit are inviting the community to a Brunch Funday this Sunday

Image: Declan Durrant