NANNUP LIONS CLUB


Serving the Community



A Brief History of Nannup Lions





The Lions Club of Nannup roared into life in November 1982, and received its official Charter several months later. Its first President was Bill Dean, and the club began life with 34 members.

Two of those foundation members, - Jim Green and Jim Craigie - are still members of Nannup Lions and have remained the backbone of the club over the last 35 years. During this time the two Jims and their wives Isabelle and Di (both long time Lions)have been heavily involved in hundreds of community projects.

These have raised many thousands of dollars which have benefitted both the Nannup community and others affected by natural disasters such as bushfires.

For many years Nannup Lions have lead community fund raising for - and organisation of - health, sporting, cultural, and welfare support in Nannup and beyond. We remain devoted to Lions Objectives and Ethics, and urge any newcomers to our wonderful town to get involved as either Members or volunteers.

Kim Roycroft at Nannup Real Estate (0429 703521) is the Lions Membership Officer, and will invite you to attend one of our monthly dinners on a ‘no obligation, no charge’ basis. We just want to meet people looking for a fun way of meeting and helping the Nannup Community.



Current Executive





The Lions Club has a Board of six elected members:

Club Officers for 2017-2018:

President – Chris Morten

Secretary – Irene Camarri

Treasurer – Frank Camarri

1st Vice President – Kim Roycroft

2nd Vice President – Paul Dean

3rd Vice President – Amanda Dean



Meetings





Dinner Meetings





Dinner meetings of the Lions Club of Nannup Inc. Are held on the first Monday of every month (except January). The venue is normally the dining room of the Nannup Hotel, but this is subject to change and it is wise to check Nannup Lions Face Book page or email nannup.lions@gmail.com if in doubt. We share drinks from 6.30, with dinner at 7pm. dress neat informal.



We have a Change Over dinner meeting at the end of the financial year, when we invite other clubs and visitors to join us for the swearing in of the new Board.



Executive Meetings





The Executive has a monthly Business Meeting at the St Johns Ambulance Hall at the far end of Hunter Street on the 3rd Monday in the month. Ordinary members and visitors are welcome, but only Board members can vote.



Donations





If you would like to make a donation to the Nannup Lions you can always post us a cheque to The Secretary, Lions Club of Nannup Inc, PO Box 105,Nannup Wa 6275,with a cheque and your name and contact details on the back, or to donate online click the "Donate" button below.

You may wish to select a particular organisation or project to receive your donation (e.g. the Tandy Fight For Sight Appeal), and we will ensure this occurs.

You can be assured of a warm Thank You from the Nannup Lions, and a receipt.




Projects





Projects





Over the past 35 years the Nannup Lions have undertaken many projects, including the building of a BMX track and providing the funds to fly a young girl to the Eastern States for transplant surgery. we even sent her family with her – and we brought them all home!

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Nannup Lions Auction





​Then there is the Lions Auction every year, which raises thousands of dollars by helping the community to recycle a wide range of goods. This year they even included a new leather covered recliner and a ‘tinnie’ on a trailer – good stuff and great value for buyers and the community.




Nannup Tiger





We have had family weekends, in which we hunted the Nannup Tiger, and we might even do this again? The first was a great hit and the poor old tiger is back in the news again....

There was funding for the new kindergarten, support for the Nannup School, and for many of its students.

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Gold Nugget Raffle





Meanwhile, our current project is the Gold Nugget Raffle, in which we expect to raise $100 000 for stem cell research by our very own Lions Eye Institute. This extraordinary work is expected to provide restored sight to people with macula degeneration and other disabling eye diseases, and it’s a privilege to be able to help with funding.

And if you’d like to help – Great! Email us at nannup.lions@gmail.com



Events





Events are those Community activities which come up every year, sometimes because of emergencies within Nannup or other Australian communities. Our club was able to help with the damage caused by the huge bushfire which wiped out Yarloop nearly two years back, and the calls for help are never ending.

While many are health and emergency related, many more involve food for the masses at events such as the Music Festival and Flower & Garden Weekend. Then there are the firewood donations and raffles, bike rallies, bus tours, and a host of other requests for childrens’ parties (where the Lions train is a major attraction).

All these events and activities need volunteers, , and the Lions are in the forefront when it comes to helping. If you are looking for a way of getting a ‘feel good’ hit with a great bunch of Nannup’s finest, come along to a dinner meeting – the first one’s free

Just pop in an see Kim Roycroft (he’s the Lion in charge of membership) at Nannup Real Estate, and he’ll invite you to our next dinner meeting. See you there.



Facilities





Nannup Lions keep very little of the funds we raise for our own comfort and wellbeing. So there’s no fancy clubhouse or other relaxation amenities.

Instead, we make use of the pub and other commercial businesses where required, while supporting local service groups and sports clubs.

We do, however, have a small shed behind the ambulance headquarters, where we store equipment such as barbecues and all the other bits and pieces required for running an event.

As our annual auction gets closer, we always need storage space for donated items, and if you happen to have a spare shed or barn, we surely can use it!



Join Us





The Nannup Lions always welcome new members, and if you are not ready to commit to full membership, you may consider joining our growing band of volunteers?



Membership provides you with a network of respected.

Community leaders from around the world – but even more important, it brings you into contact with your own community. If you are new to Nannup, membership is a great way of getting to know the locals.

The Nannup Lions represent a cross section of townsfolk and country dwellers, with a wide range of general expertise and trade skills. They have one thing in common, and that is a strong desire to help their fellow men, women and children. If you share this altruistic need, then come and join us.

Our volunteers too are a vital part of the club, providing support when members simply cannot cover all the activities required for the smooth running of projects and events. We are grateful for any help, any time, so come along and get involved!

You can always send us an email for more information, or call into Nannup Real Estate and ask for Kim. He’s in charge of membership, and will gladly answer questions.


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Nannup Lions Club


PO Box 105 Nannup Western Australia 6275
08 9756 2024


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