Events
Here you will find details of recent events involving Figtree Lions - service, fundraising, dinner meetings, BBQs...
Figtree Lions Support Injured Local Sportsman
(Community Support) September 2024
Figtree Lions have donated $1,000 to an appeal that supports
Tommy Walton’s recovery from a life-changing sports injury.
On June 22nd 2024, Tommy Walton was playing a routine game of rugby league with his team, the Figtree Crushers. During a tackle, Tommy suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that fractured his C5 and C6 vertebrae, leading to an incomplete quadriplegic diagnosis.
The Crushers are sponsored by Figtree Hotel, where the team go to celebrate their wins and commiserate on their losses. Both the Hotel and the Crushers have been long-term supporters of the Figtree Lions regular Saturday evening Meat Raffles. In line with our motto 'We Serve', Figtree Lions have donated $1,000 to help with Tommy’s recovery.
Read the full story here and you can learn more about the 'Rise with Tommy' fund and make your own donation here. Or attend the Fundraising Dinner on 2nd November at the Fraternity Club.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear more about how you can help in the local community? Contact us here.
Figtree Lions Community Needs Project
(Community Support) September 2024
Each month, Figtree Lions donates goods to the value of $200 to a charity or cause in the local community. This month our Community Needs recipient was the Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Services (WHH&HS).
Figtree Lions were proud to donate a microwave oven, toaster and jug to WHH&HS, which will be used as part of its daily breakfast program for homeless people. Homeless Hub CEO Mandy Booker expressed appreciation to Figtree Lions Club for its assistance.
The Homeless Hub (previously Wollongong Emergency Family Housing) aims to bridge the gap from homelessness to home. A skilled team assists individuals and families who are homeless to transition into crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation. They also provide food assistance, facilitate access to community and government services, and provide a range of programs that assist clients overcome a variety of complex barriers to establish new tenancies.
You can learn more about WHH&HS and make your own donation here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear more about how you can help in the local community? Contact us here.
Figtree Lions Support Youth Athletics
(Community Support) September 2024
Figtree Lions were delighted for the opportunity to support a young sportswoman achieve one of her dreams. A donation of $500 from Figtree Lions has assisted Chelsy Wayne to attend the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
Selection for this event followed her success at the Australian Championships held in Adelaide earlier this year. Chelsy recorded a national victory in U20 Women's Discus with a throw of 52.16 metres to win Gold; a winning throw 1.34 metres beyond the Silver medallist.
After turning 16 only in December 2023, Chelsy was among the youngest competitors in the Australian and World Athletics events.
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear more about how We Serve? Contact us here.
Figtree Lions Welcome a New Member - and a new Challenge!
(Dinner Meeting 20 August 2024)
In our second Dinner Meeting for August, Figtree Lions were delighted to welcome new member Lion Rod Brown. Rod attended several previous meetings as a guest before deciding to ‘take the plunge’ and formally commit to the Club. He has experience in other volunteer community organisations, so knows what awaits him as part of an active service club. Welcome, Rod!
The evening also saw a visit from District Governor Ann Reed, along with Vice District Governor Don Reed – who inducted our new member Rod. Don then gave the club a detailed summary of the District Governor’s theme for the year and her main objectives. Topically, one of those is to increase membership with a worldwide goal to achieve 1.5million Lions by 2030.
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear more about how We Serve? Contact us here.
Lions assist Need-a-Feed
(Community Support) August 2024
Our recent dinner meetings have had another purpose – helping to feed others. Figtree Lions have been collecting non-perishable pantry items that have now been donated to
Need-a-Feed at Bulli. Need-a-Feed provides a number of services to those in need of a coffee and a chat, a social meal or just the essentials of life. They offer essential food and personal care items and collaborate with other organisations to deliver emergency food assistance where it is most needed. The food drive has been so successful, it will be repeated on a more regular basis by Figtree Lions.
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear more about how We Serve?
Contact us here.
Figtree Lions - or just Dark Horses?
(Dinner Meeting 6 August 2024)
Our most recent dinner meeting saw the presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to Lion Wayne James, who has become a Guiding Lion. He now forms part of an international support group for new and established Lions Clubs.
With no guest speaker scheduled, it was an opportunity for members to anonymously admit their deepest, darkest secrets – and for the rest of us to work out to whom they belonged. So, who has taken the wickets of three Australian batsmen? Which Lion is a secret violin player? And who spent a night in jail?
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear from one of our invited speakers? Contact us here.
Figtree Lions goes Conventional?
(Dinner Meeting 16 July 2024)
Last week’s dinner meeting saw us joined by fellow Lions from Canberra Kambah and Kiama to discuss their experience in hosting District Conventions.
With District Conventions an annual event, there is always an opportunity for local Clubs to take the lead on their organisation and delivery.
Presentation on hosting of conventions was followed by a call-to-action from Bobbie English regarding increasing membership – especially in the 18-35 age group.
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear from one of our invited speakers? Contact us here.
Joining a Lions Club can prevent Alzheimer's Disease
(Dinner Meeting 2 July 2024)
In an entertaining and informative talk, Professor Lezanne Ooi presented the research being undertaken by her and her team into Alzheimer’s Disease. Based at the University of Wollongong, Professor Ooi explained the key risk factors for Alzheimer’s and what can be done to reduce them.
Turns out that maintaining social interaction contributes to reducing risk, and Lions Clubs provide plenty of social connection! There are also other lifestyle choices that can help in reducing risk. In further good news, the Professor pointed out that there are several new drugs becoming available that could slow the effects of Alzheimer’s – especially in its early stages.
Read the full story here.
Want to come along to a future Lions Dinner Meeting and hear from one of our invited speakers? Contact us here.
