Pride of lions inducts its new president
The event commenced with the Lions' Code of Ethics, the Lions' Pledge and the Leos' Pledge being read to the more than 40 Lions in attendance.
A pride of human lions gathered yet again for the annual Krugersdorp Lions Club Presidential Induction Dinner at the Usambara Lodge in Muldersdrift.
The event commenced with the Lions’ Code of Ethics, the Lions’ Pledge and the Leos’ Pledge being read to the more than 40 Lions in attendance. This was followed by the induction of three new members and a toast to the guests and the Republic of South Africa, among other things.
A delectable main course was served and the programme progressed.
After a year of hard work, dedication and outstanding workmanship, it was with great pleasure that the Lions’ Club of Krugersdorp inducted Lion Brett Jason Stander as their president for a second consecutive year.
He spoke about the successful projects during the last financial year and expressed his excitement for the year ahead.
As soon as the club’s 57th president had been welcomed by past council chairperson, Rob Fowler, the Krugersdorp Leo Club’s second ever president, Naledi Motlhabane was also inducted.
Other awards handed out include the following:
• Brian Engelbrecht Memorial Trophy: Tony Ruskovich
• Lion of the Year: Ashley Stander
• Lions’ Club International Foundation (LCIF) Award: Andrea Hawla and Sue Wernberg
• Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (the highest award a Lions’ member can receive): Ivan du Plooy.
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