THE SPECIAL relationship with our cousins over the pond has been further cemented by the Wokingham Lions, thanks to its new president.
Last month, the fundraising group welcomed Claire Mangers-Page as their 49th president.
Originally from St Louis, in Missouri, Ms Mangers-Page has made Wokingham her home, and has been a familiar face at events supported and organised by the group
She said she is looking forward to the next 12 months.
“I am delighted to take on the role of President of the Wokingham Lions Club,” she explained.
“We have an exciting year ahead, and I am pleased to have such a strong team to handle our upcoming events and activities.
“The Lions Club will be organising the Winter Carnival on Sunday, November 27, for the first time, and it promises to be a fun day out for all ages.”
She said that she wanted to see the club grow its membership and also raise a record amount of money.
As part of this, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the charities the group supports.
“And perhaps, most importantly,” she added, “have fun and make new friends.”
The transatlantic link from Ms Mangers-Page is not the only tie the Wokingham Lions have with the United States. The worldwide Association of Lions Clubs was founded there 105 years ago, before spreading to more than 200 countries around the globe.
She was made president at a special lunch held at The Rose Inn in Wokingham’s town centre.
To find out more about Wokingham Lions Club, log on to: wokinghamlions.org.uk, find them on Facebook and Twitter, or call: 0345 833 7384.
