The local Lions district is seeking to reinstate the Lions Club of Sunbury, with 10 or more new members needed to bring the club back into action after it closed in 2023.
Lions Zone 3 chair Gerry Monaghan said the Lions Club of Sunbury officially closed in July 2023 due to a lack of membership and the remaining members feeling that it was becoming harder to keep it running due to their age and ill health.
In 2023, the club had been in operation for 59 years.
“They did a fantastic job over a number of years, but it just got to the point where they couldn’t keep going,” Mr Monaghan said.
“I think every community needs volunteers to serve the community, [and] Sunbury is no different from so many other communities across the world – the community has challenges and some of those Lions will be able to help with.
“If people want to … volunteer and contribute to their community, Lions is the way to do it.”
He said new members who join the club would be assisting with fundraising and helping to decide how to allocate the raised funds within Sunbury.
Before it closed, the Lions Club of Sunbury supported organisations including Beyond Blue and the Sunbury CFA Fire Brigade and programs aimed at supporting youth, cancer research, and raising awareness of diabetes.
After closing, a Lions Club must be reinstated within two years before needing to hand back its charter – meaning that the Sunbury club has until June 30 to reform.
Mr Monaghan said while the club requires a minimum of 10 members to reform, having 20 members would be ideal.
To express interest in becoming a member of the club, contact: g.monaghan@radmail.com.au
Oscar Parry
