RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE.

The following members have been recognised for outstanding services to the Gilles Plains Lions Club and to Lionism in general.

The club is justly proud of its six Melvin Jones Fellowship Award recipients - these fellowships are only granted to dedicated Lions who have shown exceptional service to Lionism. Melvin Jones was the founder of Lions.

The William R Tresise Fellow Award, presented to a Lion nominated by his club for meritorious service is named after the Founder of Lions in Australia and regarded as the most prestigious of the Australian Lions awards.

James D Richardson was the first Australian International Director of Lions International and was one of the most dedicated and respected early leaders of Lions in Australia, The James D Richardson Honour Award is presented to recipients who have shown outstanding and dedicated service to Lions and the Community.


Lion Fred Sewell. (Deceased) Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Peter McKinnon. Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Ian Grant. (Resigned) Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Ray Norton. Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Mick Girke. William R. Tresise Fellowship.

Lion Ted Osborn, Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Nancy Marchant, James D Richardson Honour Award.

Lion Stewart Garvin, Melvin Jones Fellowship

IN MEMORIUM

We fondly remember these our members for their mate-ship and excellent contribution to the Lions Club of Gilles Plains Inc. and Lionism in general. Sadly they are no more with us.

REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIENDS

Lion Peter Wesbroom. Past President 1985 - 1986. Passed away 25/09/1988.

Lion Brian Lehmann. Passed away 5/04/1989.

Lion Kevin (Bob) Dyer. Past Club Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor. Passed away 27/06/1997.

Lion Fred Sewell. Melvin Jones Fellow. Passed away 4/02/1998.

Lion Bob Stratman. Past Board Member, Lion Tamer, Meat Trays Bagman. Passed away 9/11/2003.

Lion Jack Creten. Past Vice President, Board Member and Barbecue assistant. School breakfast program advocate. Passed away 12/11/2009.