History in the making for the Bribie Island Lions Club
Recently the Bribie Island Lions Club members were excited to open a time capsule from 1991. The following item from old issue of The Bribie Star show excitement was also on show when the Bribie Island Lions Club was formed in 1970.
Bribie Island Lions receive Charter [1970]
The Bribie
Star v.8(24) 12 Jun 1970, p. 1
Bribie Island was the scene of much excitement on the
occasion of the newly formed Lions Club holding their Charter Night Dinner at
the Blue Pacific Hotel Motel. Much time and effort had been put into the
arranging of this function.
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| Notice of meeting to discuss forming a Lions Club on Bribie Island. Source: The Bribie Star v8(16) 20 Feb 1970 p.6 |
Official guests for the most important occasion included
Mr. D.E. Nicholson, M.L.A. and Mrs. Nicholson, Caboolture Shire Councillor,
Phil Balmer and Mrs Balmer, and Caboolture Rotary Club President, Mr. Keith
Renton and Mrs. Renton. . . .
Mr. Nicholson expressed his privilege at being asked to
propose the toast to Lions International. He gave a brief history of the Lions
Movement, . . . Bribie club, the newest to be formed in the world is the 634th
club in Australia. . . .
District Governor Stevens presented a district award for
extension to President, Joe Rey of Redcliffe club for its effort in sponsoring
the Bribie club and an award to Extension Chairman, L. Lovett of Kingaroy,
before making the presentation of the evening that of the Charter to Bribie
Club President, Ed Bellamy. He said that
Bribie with the one-time reputation of being the land of the ‘tired and
retired’ had now proved a fertile spot for sowing the seeds of Lionism. In
advising members that service breeds support and reiterating the Lions Theme
for the Year, ‘Unite mankind through Lionism’, he wished Bribie every success
for the future. . . .
Sponsoring Chairman, Joe Rey presented Bribie club with a
bell as a memento of the occasion, whilst Kev Maunder presented a flag set on
behalf of the Zone Chairman.
Lions Lady Yvonne Wright of Redcliffe Peninsula, on
behalf of visitors, extended thanks to hostess Jean Piva and the Lady Lions of
Bribie for the warm hospitality received.
Bribie Lion, E. Schrag read telegrams and messages,
including a warm letter of congratulations and best wishes from International
President, W.R. Bryan.
The evening was a triumph for the Bribie Lions and Bluey
and Jean Piva. Prior to assembling for the magnificent buffet dinner, elegantly
gowned ladies gathered with their immaculate escorts to enjoy pre-dinner drinks
in the famed Chrystal Room. The
Diplomats provided excellent background music during dinner, which was livened
up on the occasion by the singing of lusty Lions songs, the latter provided
music for dancing to suit all tastes. . . .
Charter Night Chairman, Bribie Lion, Otto Fluck performed
his duties in a most professional manner and did much to make the evening an
outstanding success.
[Bribie Star Ed. Comment – For the benefit of those who
are not fully acquainted with the Lions Movement, the initial letters denote
Living In Our Neighbour’s Service and the movement fosters an offshoot for the
15 to 21 age group, the Leo Clubs (Leadership, Experience and Opportunity).]
References:
Notice of meeting to discuss forming a Lions Club on Bribie Island. The Bribie Star v8(16) 20 Feb 1970 p.6
Bribie Island Lions receive Charter. The Bribie Star v.8(24) 12 Jun 1970, p. 1
Bribie Island Lions receive Charter. The Bribie Star v.8(24) 12 Jun 1970, p. 1
Bribie Lions get ready to dig up the past. By Paston Roth.
Further reading:
Bribie Island Lions Club – the first 25 years 1970-1995.
91 pages.
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