There was a number of key items on the agenda for the Stawell Lions Club as they worked through a busy month of June.
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First up, the the club officially installed its office bearers for the 2021-22 year.
Installing Officer Ian Taylor conducted a brief ceremony at the club's most recent dinner meeting.
For the 2021-22 year Marie Hosking was re-installed as president, treasurer is Chris Gehan and secretary, Murray Hosking.
Peter Martin will act in the role of tail twister, and Phil Phelan will be the lion twister.
The club, like many other organisations have experienced a challenging year as it strives to continue its community service and maintain its commitments as a member of Lions International.
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Stawell Lions ensure community service is front and centre of their activities.
Its members are committed and enthusiastic and its leadership team has led it through all challenges and ensured it has maintained interest and its contributions to the local community despite the difficulties.
The club was treated to a riveting guest speaking experience, with local watchmaker John Allot and his friend Ross McGregor sharing their stories.
They entertained members with stories about their craft and demonstrated some of tiny precise tools and implements used to manufacture and repair watches and clocks - and other complex instruments.
Members were able to examine the instruments and ask questions about them.
Lion Carol Wilson revealed unexpected knowledge when she recognised a mechanical clock-work device used in the roasting of meat over an open fire.
Mr Allot and Mr McGregor are true craftsmen, who not only make watches and clocks, but they also make the tools needed in the process.
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Mr Allot has a lifetime of experience in the craft, having learnt it from his friendship with a genuine European craftsman many years ago.
Lions dinners are pleasant occasions where members enjoy each other's company, have a few laughs and learn from an interesting range of guest speakers.
New members are most welcome and can contact Mal Hooper on 0474 791 404.
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