WHENEVER there is someone in need, it is often the Lions Club of Soldiers Point that picks up the baton and lends a hand.

However, the ability of service clubs to make a difference depends on active volunteers.

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“Soldiers Point Lions Club is now seriously short of members, and this affects our ability to fundraise for the local community,” Sharon Blunt of the Soldiers Point Lions Club told News Of The Area.

“We need active members to assist in our Club’s activities which are mostly operating BBQs that raise vital community funds.”

Soldiers Point is home to the only Lions Club in the Bay and the Club has made it their mission to contribute and assist local schools.

“We have assisted in providing a Library with furniture for the Bobs Farm School and assisted Tomaree High School with a BBQ for their school events,” Sharon said.

“We recently assisted Soldiers Point Public School for their 75th Anniversary celebrations and provided over the years to many school libraries, purchased a BBQ and seating for the children.

“We continue to provide the Yacaaba Centre and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre with supplies for their emergency hampers.

“In January we assisted Port Stephens Council with a BBQ for their community events.”

Last year the Lions worked with the Nelson Bay Rugby Club to provide a BBQ for their members and visitors at their home games.

“Our Club has provided funds to Angel Flight, Westpac and Careflight Helicopter Services,” Sharon said.

“In total our Lions Club during 2021/2022 provided $33,497 to a range of community, health and medical services in our community.”

If you would like to help to make a difference in your local community, consider becoming an active Lions Club member.

Lions enjoy social gatherings as well as contributing to their wider community.

Internationally, Australia is the envy of other countries for the willingness of our community to engage in active volunteerism.

You too can be a part of a wonderful movement with true blue Aussie spirit by being a part of the Lions.

For more information visit the Soldiers Point Lions Facebook Page.

If you are interested in helping the Club please contact 0490060943 or email soldierspointlionsclub@gmail.com.

By Marian SAMPSON