A BOROUGH organisation that raises funds for local charities, with large scale community events throughout the year, welcomed its new president.
Wokingham Lions Club’s outgoing president Lyn Baily passed on the mantle to Andy Goffin at the annual 50th charter handover for the Wokingham Lions Club.
Explaining that the club raised a record £67,000 during her year as President, Lyn Baily thanked the Lions members who have worked hard to achieve this impressive amount of money raised for good causes and individuals in need.
She said: “I have enjoyed my second term as president of the Wokingham Lions Club. “We welcomed three new members, and celebrated our 50th Golden Anniversary in style.
“I know that our club will continue to thrive under the leadership of our new president, Andy Goffin.”
Andy thanked Lyn for her outstanding year in the post, and presented her with a prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.
Melvin Jones was the founder of Lions Clubs International in 1917.
Andy shared with the assembled group that the club has grown from 32 members when he was president three years ago, to its current 38 members.
He hopes to attract more members next year, so that the club can continue to expand its activities and achieve even more.
He said: “My aim during my year as president is to assist Wokingham Lions Club to grow and develop in helping the local community.
“We are fortunate to have members who are actively involved in our club’s events.
“Our new members have made a tremendous contribution, and we look forward to welcoming more of them in the future.
“We can always use new ideas, experience and expertise.”
For information, visit: www.wokinghamlions.org.uk or call: 0345 833 7384
