New President. It’s been a busy month for the Gerringong Lions Club.The elections for the new board, to take over in July, have taken place and Ron Brett is the new President-elect.

Ron has served in numerous positions on the board, most notably as Treasurer for 10 years. He has an intimate knowledge of how The Lions organisation operates and he is sure to lead with distinction.

Members cleaning up at the Boat Harbour.

Return and Earn. The Lions are out and about every Monday morning, in all sorts weather, collecting bottles and cans from a wide range of sources. Since the end of April last year, they have collected and recycled over 650,000 items, well on the way to their second millionth bottle/can.

Anyone who would like to donate bottles or cans in the Gerringong/Gerroa area can contact Gerringong Lions by emailing [email protected] to arrange for a crate or bin that will be picked up each Monday.

Upcoming Fundraisers. Starting on Easter Saturday, the Lions will be selling tickets in Fern St, in their annual Mothers Day Raffle.

Prizes include a $1200 accommodation voucher from Easts Beach Caravan Park, a gift voucher from The Hill, a Woolworths voucher valued at $100, a handmade quilt and an Endota Spa voucher for $150.

Ron Brett.

They have also been busy at the Oak Flats Bunnings BBQ. In May through the courtesy of The Gerringong Bowlo they will be conducting the Community Raffle for three Sundays from 11 May.

Money that The Lions raise is distributed to a variety of worthy causes. Last year each of the junior sporting clubs in the town were given $1000.

New AED. Through the generosity of The Bendigo Bank and Wave FM, The Lions have received another defibrillator that will be installed on the amenities block at Boat Harbour, with 24/7 access. They have already, in collaboration with The Gerringong Breakers FC and other local sporting organisations, placed one at the amenities block at the north end of Werri Beach.

Boat Harbour remains a project close to Gerringong Lions. They maintain the grounds but they had their work cut out for them last month when the huge seas washed hundreds of rocks from the foreshore well up onto the grass. The mowing team for the month headed by captain Bob Stewart were straight onto it and had it sorted in a couple of hours.

The club continues to grow and welcomed a new member Dr Abhishek Seth, last week.

New member Dr Abhishek Seth in between Lions Secretary Peter Jeffries (L) and President Steve Pottie (R).