Maré was inducted as president for a second year running at a dinner in Kempton Park, on July 2.
The incumbent president listed some of the projects which were undertaken during his previous term:
• A golf day at State Mines Country Club. This raised over R90 000 for the club.
• Eye screenings.
• Leadership training.
• Handouts of Easter eggs and Christmas cakes to hospital staff over Easter and Christmas.
• Food handouts to the elderly and homeless.
• Sale of Christmas cakes.
• Recycle for Sight.
• Raffles.
The total raised for the year was R130 000, which will be used for projects within the community.
A portion of the money will be used to save for the establishment of a eye clinic.
The following people received President’s Certificates of Appreciation for their contributions and efforts during the year:
• Ashley de Gouveia
• Lauryn Talbot (Lion of the Year)
• David McCullough
• Hylie Hayward
• Beaulieu Maré
• Frances Maree
• Mark de Beer
• Tony Christian
• Management and Staff of IPAK
• Benoni City Times
• Kevin van der List
• Kirsty McVie and On Sixth
• Lion Alistair Tuckett from the Clearwater Cyber Lions Club
A special presentation was made to Gavin Amos for his support and assistance with organising golf days over the past two years.
Carmen Chown, who is a charter member of the club, was awarded a Lions Foundation Honour Roll, for her perseverance in keeping the club going.
This was accepted by her parents, Beppie and Cedric Summersgill, on her behalf, as she is in the UK.
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