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30 July, 2025
40 years of roaring service
THE Morayfield and District Lions Club is set to celebrate 40 years of dedicated community support with a special anniversary event on Sunday, August 10.
Club President Graham Emery reflected on the organisation’s remarkable journey, highlighting their significant contributions to local communities. “Our motto is simple: We serve. This year, we’ve donated over $70,000 to local and community groups,” he said.
The club, which currently has 34 members with a near-equal balance of men and women, has been instrumental in various community initiatives. These include running the Warba Warba Café at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education (CREEC) in Burpengary, operating a Lions Recycle for Sight program in Caboolture, and conducting regular fundraising barbecues at Bunnings.
Mr Emery emphasised the club’s unique role in supporting community needs. “The government cannot support everybody to the degree people would like,” he explained. “We fill the gap, helping people who might otherwise fall through the cracks – from assisting with service dogs to paying critical bills.”
The upcoming 40th anniversary celebration will be an opportunity for current and past members to celebrate the club’s achievements. The event will feature displays showcasing the club’s history and community contributions.
While the celebration is open to the public, the club requests interested community members to RSVP to ensure proper planning and accommodation. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished over four decades,” Mr Emery said. “It’s about helping your fellow community members and seeing the smiles on people’s faces.”
The Morayfield and District Lions Club continues to welcome new members, particularly younger volunteers who can bring fresh perspectives and technological skills to their ongoing community service efforts.
Community members interested in joining the celebration on August 10 must RSVP to morayfieldsec85@gmail.com or call 0409 698 132.
