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Vice District Governor Frank King-Turner presided over the Warkworth Lions handover dinner at which Peter Henderson took office from retiring president Angela Taylor.
Customs broker Peter Henderson was sworn in as the 2015 president of the Lions Club of Warkworth on June 16.
Admitting he was fairly new to the area, Mr Henderson joined the club just two years ago. His wife Carol is also a member.
He said he hoped to introduce Lions to a new generation of members.
“The district is changing and we need to look at new ways to bring in members,” he said.
“The club is a great way to meet people and members are only asked to give what spare time they have after they
have fulfilled family and work commitments. It’s not an onerous commitment at all.”
Departing president Angela Taylor said she had found her year busy, satisfying and enjoyable. She congratulated club members on their willingness to make changes and elect a woman to the role.
She said the club’s fundraising efforts alone had raised more than $17,000, which had supported local groups.
The Lions Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
