Inaugural Members 2012

*PDG Tom Cameron OAM

Nominated by the Lions Club of Morley

A Charter Member of the third Lions Club to be established in Western Australia, The Lions Club of Morley; Past District Governor Tom was a tireless worker for Lions. The third District Governor of the then District 201L in 1968/69. 22 years on District Cabinet in a variety of roles including Youth Exchange Chairman and was Chairman of several District Conventions. He held the position of Extension Chairman for the whole of Western Australia. Life Member of Lions Clubs International and a Melvin Jones Fellow. Key Member, Lion of the Year and was the first Western Australian recipient of a World President’s Award. In 1995 received an Advance Australia Award and for 20 years was Vice President of The Civilian Maimed & Limbless Association. He was also a Past Vice President and workshop coordinator of the Para Quads.

A Justice of the Peace for over 20 years, Tom was also a Past President of the Swan Districts Football Club. Assisted in the formation of numerous Lions Clubs including Inglewood, Osborne, Merredin, Kalgoorlie, Tammin, Goomalling, Northampton, Mullewa, & Lake Grace just to name a few of the 41 Clubs he helped form. Constitution & By Laws Chairman for District 201L for many years. When the City of Perth Lions Auxiliary bought a 22 foot caravan to be used as a portable testing clinic for people in WA for glaucoma, Tom would head off for weeks on end up into the Pilbara & Kimberley regions of northern Western Australia. The Screening Van was the forerunner to The Lions Eye Institute and Lions Save Sight Foundation. The Tom Cameron Award was struck in his honour by the Lions Eye Institute. At the Lismore Convention held to mark the 50th Anniversary of Lions in Australia in 1999, the Lismore Medal was presented to 20 Lions who were recognized for their outstanding contribution to the establishment and growth of Lions Clubs in Australia. Past District Governor Tom Cameron was one of the recipients.

*PDG Des Hitchcock

Nominated by the Lions Club of Port Kennedy

PDG Des Hitchcock Joined the Karratha Dampier Lions Club in 1976. As a Bank Manager, Des moved on a fairly regular basis and he was a member of Kalamunda Lions Club, Lynwood, where he was appointed as Guiding Lion by Cabinet to build the Club up, Lesmurdie, Rockingham and was with The Lions Club of Port Kennedy before he passed away. Held numerous positions on Cabinet including Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet Secretary, CBL Chairman, Zone Chairman, Ringabout, Miss Personality, Fund raising projects, New Clubs Orientation and Training Forums. District Governor in 1993/94 Held the position of Secretary for Lions Save Sight Foundation, Youth Exchange, Scandinavian Goodwill Tours and New Clubs Orientation Officer.

PDG Des organised Scandinavian and Australian Lions adult visits and managed all aspects of a Scandinavian Youth Choir visit, including hosting, concert and sightseeing. Treasurer for the Multiple District Convention in 1994 and was on the Multiple Districts Legal Committee for 10 years as consultant for Districts 201W1 and W2. Received numerous awards for his Lions work over the years including International Presidents Certificates of Appreciation, is a Life member and a William Tresise Fellow. Melvin Jones Fellow and has received a Lions Save Sight Foundation Fellowship Award.

*PDG John Knowles OAM

Nominated by the Lions Club of Floreat

PDG John Knowles OAM was a Lion for over 45 years, having joined Floreat Lions Club in 1967. Club President 3 times, Secretary 4 times and Treasurer      4 times. He has served as a Director of Floreat for 18 years. Cabinet Secretary for 201W1 for a total of 13 years and was District Governor in 1979-80. Held other Cabinet positions and was State Chairman for Miss Personality for 2 years. At National Level served as Convention Sergeant at Arms for 6 years, Australian Lions Foundation Chairman for 7 years and as Emergency Grants Chairman for 16 years.

Awards: Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, and a William Tresise Fellow.              2 James D Richardson Awards as well as 2 International Presidents Awards and 10 International President’s Certificates. Recipient of 6 District Governor Star Awards, a Tom Cameron Award and the inaugural recipient of the John Knowles Award. Life Member of the Lions Club of Floreat. Recipient of the Lions Clubs International Ambassador of Goodwill Award. Inducted into the Australian Lions Foundation Hall of Fame in 2009, John received the Order of Australia Medal for services to the Community through Lions. Inducted into the Past District Governors Hall of Fame, is a Lions Save Sight Fellow and a Lions Save Sight Life Member. For many years ran the Lions Shop from the back of the premises of his own Pharmacy Shop in Leederville and is largely responsible for the healthy state of District 201W1’s finances today. A true example of “We Serve”.

*Lion Don Levy

Nominated by the Lions Club of Morley

Lion Don Levy Lion Don was a member of The Lions Club of Morley. Joined Lions in 1960, making him arguably the longest serving Lion in Western Australia as at the time of his induction into the Hall of Fame. Don joined the Lions Club of Ku-ring-gai in New South Wales, transferring to Wellington South Lions Club, before seeing the light and moving to Western Australia. He transferred to City of Perth Lions Club before eventually transferring to Morley Lions Club. Served as President of every Club he was a member of and served Morley Club as President 4 times.

He was appointed Guiding Lion for 3 new Clubs and held numerous Cabinet positions including terms as Cabinet Secretary, Deputy District Governor, Zone Chairman, Leo Chairman and Extension Chairman. Chairman of the W1-W2 Fundraising for the Trotting Club, Chairman for the New Zealand Youth Exchange and in 1985 received an Advance Australia Award. Received no less than 23 Lions Awards and was awarded Life Membership in 1993. He was also a Melvin Jones Fellow. Received a Gold Police Award in 1993, Stirling Council Citizens Award, a 60 year Jewell Masons award, the 3rd highest award for Grand Treasurer for 13 years and was also Chairman of the Alexander Park Bowling Club.

*PDG Lorraine Strickland

Nominated by the Lions Club of Canning City

Past District Governor Lorraine joined Lynwood Districts Lions Ladies Auxiliary in 1977 and the Lions Club in 1992. Served as Club President        3 times and as Secretary 3 times. Held a board position for 16 years.

District positions included Zone Chairman, District Leadership & Development Chairman, Membership & Extension Committee, Youth of the Year Chairman, Zone Chairman Co-ordinator for 10 years and Sergeant at Arms for District Conventions twice. Became the first female District Governor for 201W1 in 2001/2002 Save Sight Board member and Honorary Secretary before becoming Chairman of The Lions Save Sight Foundation in 2005 until her death. On the Multiple District Membership & Extension Committee for 3 years and 4 years as State Coordinator for Lions Youth of the Year. During her 4 year term, three National winners came from Western Australia.

PDG Lorraine received numerous awards for her work in Lions and was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow . An educator who never stopped learning. Her Teaching career was interrupted by a horrific car accident in 1986. While recuperating she enrolled in a Master Programme at Murdoch University and after earning her Masters Degree she was employed by the University, teaching and mentoring external Education students. Lorraine’s passion and enthusiasm for learning and Lions was widely respected as she willing passed on her knowledge and experience to all who sought her counsel.

Lion Dr John Williams

Nominated by the Lions Club of Leeuwin

Lion John is the Charter President of the Lions Club of Leeuwin which makes him a Lion for 41 years. Held many positions within the Leeuwin Lions Club including Tailtwister, Vice President, President twice, Social, Aged Care, Project Recycling, Youth and History Chairman. Awarded Life Membership of Lions Clubs International in 1992 and has sponsored over 11 new members into Lions. Has an unending and abundance of energy that has seen him establish an Aged Care Facility in Augusta, an all-weather airstrip in Augusta, a boat ramp and jetty and the establishment of the Sea, Search and Rescue Service in Augusta.

Often called upon to MC at different functions, including neighbouring Lions Club’s changeovers, Lion John is an enthusiastic visitor to other Clubs fostering goodwill and leadership. Helps run The Anaconda Adventure Race weekend held in Augusta each year.

Members Admitted  2013

*Lion Murray Fletcher

Nominated by the City of Perth (Host) Lions Club

Lion Murray Fletcher joined Lions Clubs International in 1965, 48 years as a Lion. He has held numerous club positions including President and Secretary Cabinet Magazine Chairman – West Lion Magazine – 17 years,   2 years for W1 then 15 years editor for both Districts One of 36 original members of the Incorporated Lions Eye Institute and 10 years as a Director of Save Sight Foundation .

Lion Murray has received numerous awards including District Governor Plaques, International President’s Appreciation Award, District Star Award, James D Richardson Award, Melvin Jones Fellow.

Murray has also been a member of Royal Aero Club for 45 years, 46 years as a pilot, Member of Police Aero Club for 30 years, as well as Club computer project Chairman through whose efforts to date over 2000 computers sent to overseas under privileged children.

*PDG Bill Laundy

Nominated by the Lions Club of Carnamah

PDG Bill Laundy spent 29 years a member of Lions Clubs International. Bill moved extensively throughout WA with work and has been a member of Bridgetown, Rocky Gully, Mandurah Waters, Newman, Denmark, Kalgoorlie and Carnamah. He held numerous positions at Club level including several terms a President & Secretary, Zone Chairman 4 times, Region Chairman 2 times, CBL Chairman for 8 years, Leadership Chairman for Western Australia, District Governor W1 in 2003/04 and again in 2010/11, and was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

PDG Bill received the District Governor’s Medal (twice), an International President’s Certificate Star Award. He also resurrected Newman Lions Club from 2 members to 30 plus in 3 years and established a joint aged persons unit agreement with Homeswest whilst in Denmark Lions Club.

*PDG Harry Snell OAM JP

Nominated by the Lions Club of Morley

PDG Harry Snell OAM had over 40 years as a member of Lions Clubs International and was a pioneer of Lions in Western Australia.

 PDG Harry’s achievements included a Master Key (30 new members) and he was instrumental in starting 20 new Lions Clubs.

PDG Harry was a Justice of the Peace and was awarded an OAM in 2001. He served in most club positions including several terms as Club President, District Governor, Extension Chairman, Youth Exchange, CBL Chairman & WA Representative on Darwin Relief Committee.

Members Admitted 2014

*PDG Robin Dixon

Nominated by the Lions Club of Duncraig

PDG Robin Dixon joined the Duncraig Lions Club in 1998. While a Lion he involved himself with Foodbank, the Community Development Fund. PDG Robin was also involved in the Clontarf Football Programme and in the Kingsley Football Bali Appeal and became a Trustee of the account which was operated through Lions. This fundraising account was set up to control monies in trust for the players who were injured in the Bali bombings in 2002.

PDG Robin assisted in the revamp of the Dianella Lions Club, became a member and introduced many new members. He organised a two page spread which was an insert in the Western Australian which was one of his great achievements and he put Lions out there in the public.

Robin became a Melvin Jones Fellow and received the James D Richardson honour award twice Received an International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation. Before becoming a Lion, his list of volunteering was very wide and well known.

PDG Brian King MBE OAM

Nominated by the Lions Club of Morley

PDG Brian King joined the Crawley Lions Club in 1966. He was a Lions Club Membership Charter member Crawley, Claremont Nedlands, City Beach, (currently) Perth Lions Eye Institute. Club Positions held include President, Secretary and various other positions at all of the above clubs . At the District Level he was District Governor 1972/73, Cabinet Treasurer, District Chairman several times, while at State Level, Chairman Lions Save Sight Foundation, Secretary Miss Personality Quest; and at National Level, Member Multiple District Council Insurance Committee for 7 years.

Awards received by PDG Brian include International President’s Medal, 100% District Governor, 5 International President Appreciation Certificates, Numerous District Governor’s Awards . Some of Brian’s Outstanding Achievements include as District Governor, established the Lions Miss Personality Quest, Director & Chairman of the Lions Save Sight Foundation (WA), Founding Chairman of the Lions Eye Institute in Western Australia (LEI), Established Memorandum of Understanding between UWA & the LEI, Represented LEI at the Airlancca University in Indonesia. He also presented papers at two International Conventions in Hong Kong (1993) and Minneapolis St Paul, USA (1974).

Members Admitted  2015

Lion Spencer Field

Nominated by the Lions Club of Albany

Lion Spencer joined the Albany Lions Club in 1965 in District 201W2. The following Club, District and Multiple District & International awards and positions are a sample of his numerous achievements in Lions Awards:

Awards: Life Membership in 1990, Melvin Jones Fellowship in 1991, Three Extension Awards, Three 100% Presidents Awards, Key Member – 15 New Members, Numerous Chairman and Zone Chairman Awards, Albany Town Council Citizen of the Year 2001. Club President – 3 Years, Secretary – 2 Years, Treasurer – Multiple Times, Expo Chairman in 1997 and 1999 District Zone Chairman 1969/70 and 1995 – 1997, Regional Chairman 1996/97, Extension Chairman, Deputy District Governor, International By Laws 1995, Extra Curricular 1971/72, Country Extension Chairman 1973 – 1976, Constitution By Laws Chairman 1993 – 1995

Outstanding Achievements as a Lion: Lions Community Care Centre Secretary for 27 Years, District Convention Chairman Twice.

*Lion Roy Stubberfield

Nominated by the Lions Club of Manjimup

Lion Roy originally became a Lion in 1969 as Charter President of Meekatharra, then Charter Vice president of Leeuwin in 1971, Charter President of Kulin in 1972, Secretary of Narrogin in 1976 and finally, Bulletin Editor and Programmes Chairman of his current club, Manjimup in 1978.

Awards: This is just a sample of the many awards he has received: James D Richardson Award, Melvin Jones Fellowship, 40 year Charter Monarch, Key Member Award, District Governor’s Appreciation Award, Zone Chairman Award, Secretary of the Year Award, Life membership, Perfect Attendance Award , Extension Award and the list goes on.

In every Club he has been involved with over the years, he has held just about every position – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman and Tail Twister at each.

District: Zone Chairman, District Chairman, Chairman Dryandra Committee, Save Sight Committee, ALDAF Committee, Quest Committee, etc.

Outstanding Achievements: as a Lion Personally sponsored 19 new members and chartered 3 new clubs, and was involved in the set up           5 Clubs.

Members Admitted  2016

Lion Philip Caunt

Nominated by the Lions Club of Busselton

Lion Philip has been a Lion for over 19 years. He is currently a member of the Busselton Lions club after transferring from his original club, Carnamah, then to Ballajura club, after which he moved with his wife Beth to Busselton. He is currently Treasurer of the WA Lions Hearing Foundation.

Lion Philip has also been the Chairman and the Secretary of the WA Lions Drug Education Foundation (WALDEF) over a period of 11 years. He has also been the Secretary of District 201W1’s Cabinet over many years during which he used and shared his extensive Lions knowledge. Lion Philip has received over ten major awards including two International President’s awards.

PDG John (Jack) Sells

Nominated by the Lions Club of Whitford

PDG John (Jack) Sells Lion Jack has been a Lion for over 36 years. He has held all executive positions at three Lions clubs. He served as a District Governor in the Lionistic year 1981/1982.

Jack was named Club Secretary of the Year in 2011/2012, and is a life member of Lions.

Members Admitted  2017

*PDG Irma Needham

Nominated by the Lions Club of Collie

Past District Governor Irma Needham was an active member of the Lions Club of Collie’s Ladies Auxiliary from 1972, where her husband, PDG Jeff, was a member, before she joined the Lioness Club of Collie as its Charter President in 1986. In 1992 Irma joined the Lions Club of Collie-Wellington and has held many Club positions including President, Secretary and Treasurer. At District Level, she served as Associate Lioness Chair, Zone Chair, Region Manager, Region Leadership Training Coordinator, Vice District Governor 201W2 in the 2000/2000 year, being the first woman to hold that position in Western Australia.

PDG Irma completed the Lions Leadership Course in 1993 and the Advanced course in 1977 and was a Director of the Lions Save-Sight Foundation of WA in 2003. She is a Melvin Jones Fellow and has received many other awards and recognitions, including District Governor’s Appreciation Award, 100% Region Manager Award and 100 % Zone Chairman Award.

Outside of Lions, Irma received the WA Director General of Education’s Certificate in recognition of her services to education, particularly with children with special needs, and was a Life Member of the Collie Women’s Hockey Association.

Lion Robert (Bob) Street

Nominated by the Lions Club of Booragoon

Lion Robert (Bob) Street has been a Lion for 39 years and joined the Lions Club of Booragoon in 1978. In that time, he has served the Club as President, Secretary, Membership Director, Drug Awareness Chairman, Welfare Chairman, Tail Twister, Lion Tamer and as Chairman of the Club’s signature project, its annual Carols at Sunset event.

At District level, he has held the positions of Deputy District Governor, Zone Chairman and District Chairman for many portfolios, including Leos, Lionesses, Christmas Cakes, Youth Projects, Miss Personality and Dryandra Woodland Village.

At State level he has held the positions of Chairman of Lions Dryandra Woodland Village, Deputy Chairman & Director of the Lions Save-Sight Foundation of WA and Director of the WA Lions Drug Education Foundation. He is a Life Member of Lions International, a Melvin Jones Fellow and has received many other recognitions, including a James D Richardson Award, Lions Save-Sight of WA Fellowship, Tom Cameron Award, 35 year Monarch Chevron and a District Governor’s Star Award. Outside of Lions he has been heavily involved for many years with the City of Melville’s Citizens Relief Fund and Meals on Wheels and in 2011 he received the City of Melville Citizen of the Year Award.

Members Admitted  2018

Lion Haydn McInnes

Nominated by the Lions Club of Kulin

Lion Haydn was a Charter Member of the Lion Club of Kulin in 1972 and is still a passionate and active member of the Club.

He has held many senior positions within the Club over the years, including that of President and Treasurer, holding both of those positions on many occasions and has also been involved in most of the Club’s projects and fund raising activities over his time as a member.

At a District Level, Haydn has held the positions of Deputy District Governor, Region Chairman, Zone Chairman on seven occasions and was awarded Zone Chairman of the year in 2017.

Lion Haydn is a Melvin Jones Fellow and a Life Member of the Lions Club of Kulin.

Outside of Lions, Haydn has been a Kulin Shire Councillor for many years.

*Lion Bill Weir

Nominated by the Lions Club of Collie

Lion Bill was a member of the Lions Club of Collie for 35 years.

During that time he held many positions within the Club, including President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Convention Chairman, Lion Tamer and Director, as well as being the Guiding Lion for the newly chartered, all female, Lions Club of Collie-Wellington in 1992 and was Chairman of many other Collie Lions Club projects.

The Lions Club of Collie would not have their own clubhouse if it were not for Lion Bill, as he was the main instigator in forming a committee to approach the WA Education Department about taking over the Old Ewington School premises, which had fallen into disrepair.

Lion Bill was a Melvin Jones Fellow and was twice voted the Collie Club’s Lion of the Year.

Outside of Lions, he was a Collie Shire Councillor for seven years, Secretary/Treasurer of the Collie Basketball Association and Chairman of the Old Railway Goods Shed Restoration Committee.

Bill was voted Collie’s Citizen of the Year for the huge amount of voluntary work he did for the citizens of Collie.

Members Admitted  2019

Lion Beverley Charles (Bev) Howard

Nominated by the Lions Club of Booragoon

Lion Bev has been a Member of the Lion Club of Booragoon for 36 years, joining the Club in 1983.

He has held many senior positions within the Club over the years, including that of President, Vice President, Membership Chairman, Tail Twister, Welfare Chairman, Xmas Cakes Chairman, Social Director, Bulletin Editor, Sausage Sizzle Chairman, Program Chairman, Convention Chairman and Club Dryandra Woodlands Village Chairman.

At a District Level, Bev has held the positions of Region Chairman, Zone Chairman, Welfare Chairman, 2015 Convention Chairman and Dryandra Woodlands Village District Chairman.

Bev has been involved with the Lions Dryandra Woodlands Village as a Director and Chairman for over 20 years and has also served as a Director of the Lions Save-Sight Foundation of WA.

Lion Bev is a Melvin Jones Fellow and has also been recognised with a James D Richardson Honour Award, 100% District Chairman Awards, a District Governor’s Appreciation Award, President’s Appreciation Certificates and a 35 Years Monarch Chevron.

Outside of Lions, Bev served in the Citizens Military Force (CMF) for 2 years, was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Curtin Division) for 6 years and a Group Leader with the 1st Fremantle Sea Scouts for 10 years.

Bev has made over 180 donations of blood plazma to the Australian Red Cross, as he has a reasonably rare blood type, for which he recently received a special recognition.

Bev has also served as a Director of Melville Cares for 4 years and for 9 years as a volunteer driver of their 20 seater bus, taking clients to doctor’s appointments and shopping.

Lion Brian Williams

Nominated by the Lions Club of Kingsley-Woodvale

Lion Brian initially joined the Lions Club of Jerramungup in 1986, before transferring to his current Club, the Lions Club of Kingsley-Woodvale, as a Charter member in 1990, when he relocated to Perth in his position as a school teacher.

During that time he held many positions within the Club, including that of President (four times), Secretary (many times), Treasurer, Vice President, Xmas Cakes Chairman and Youth of the Year Chairman.

At District level, Brian has held the position of Youth of the Year Chairman, a position he also held at State level. Until recently, Brian also held the position of National Youth of the Year Chairman for six years. He is still involved in mentoring youth and helping Lions navigate through the many new child protection requirements which have become necessary in recent times, which are assisting Lions Clubs and members Australia wide.

Lion Brian is a Melvin Jones Fellow and has also been recognised with a Tom Cameron Award, an Arthur & Lorna Dodd Award and many certificates of appreciation.

Outside of Lions, Brian has had a career as a school teacher, working in many schools throughout the State of Western Australia. This background has helped in his community service, particularly his work in the area of youth.

Members Admitted  2020

PDG Timothy Irvine

Nominated by the Lions Club of Atwell

PDG Lion Tim initially joined the Lions Club of Darwin Sanderson in 1984, before transferring to Lions Club of Townsville Ross Valley in 1985, then transferring to Lions Club of Bull Creek in 1989 and then his current Club, the Lions Club of Atwell in 2012.

During that time he held many positions within the Club, including that of President, Treasurer and Membership Chairman.

At District level, Tim has held the position of Zone Chairman, CBL Chairman, Leadership Chairman, Global Membership Team Coordinator, Cabinet Treasurer and District Governor.

On a Multiple District level Tim was a member of the MD Convention Committee and Committee Chairman, Leadership Chairman, Global Leadership Team Coordinator and member of the management team for 9 years.

On an International level Tim was a GLT Area Leader and Lions International Trainer.

Lion Tim is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and has received International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and Leadership medal. He is also a member of the Australian Lions Foundation Hall of Fame.

Lion Geoffrey Roberts

Nominated by the Lions Club of Rockingham

Lion Geoff initially joined the Lions Club of Booragoon in 1975, before transferring to Lions Club of Bull Creek in 1979 and then his current Club, the Lions Club of Rockingham in 2009.

During that time he held many positions within the Club, including that of President, Treasurer, Vice President, Miss Personality Quest Chairman and Youth of the Year Chairman.

At District level, Geoff has held the position of Regional Chairman, Zone Chairman, Leo Chairman, Hearing Foundation Chairman and WALDEF Chairman.

Geoff was also Secretary of WALDEF.

Lion Geoff is a Life Member and Melvin Jones Fellow.

Outside of Lions, Geoff was a founding member of the Willetton & Districts Local Drug Action Group and was part of the Local Drug Action Groups Inc Management Committee from 2001 to 2005.

Members Admitted  2021

Lion Gordon McDougall

Nominated by the Lions Club of Narrogin

Lion Gordon McDougall joined the Lions Club of Narrogin in 1972.

A lion for 49 years he has held the positions of 3rd Vice President (twice), 1st Vice President, President, Secretary (twice), Treasurer (7 times), Dryandra Chairperson, Bulletin Editor, Tail Twister and Lion Tamer. 

Gordon’s major contribution at District and State level has been as a member of the board of Dryandra Woodland Village. Joining the board in 1972.

In 1974 he was documented as investigating bringing electricity to the village to replace the lighting plant and was on the finance committee for the Village Board serving as treasurer for 45 continuous years. Gordon was the active go between with contractors, agencies and various Clubs that sponsored houses during the establishment period.

Gordon liaised with the Department of Conservation and Land management and the Commonwealth Development and Employment Program to obtain funds and workers to upgrade facilities including car parking, roadways and buildings. On two occasions he obtained funds from Parks and Wildlife and Shire of Cuballing allowing upgrades of the dam so Dryandra now has a high quality and quantity potable water supply. 

Gordon was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Government and people of Western Australia for service to the community as a shire councillor from 1977 to 1995. Australia Day Citizen of the Year in Cuballing Shire in 1977. Numbat Industries Award in recognition of devoted service from 1984-1996 to this small business established in Narrogin for disabled people and to create employment and development opportunities. National Field Day award in 2002 in recognition of exhibiting for 22 years. John Lynn Memorial Award in 1996 and again in 2012 for outstanding contributions to the machinery industry. 

Lion Joy Patricia Sinclair

Nominated by the Lions Club of Canning City

Lion Joy Sinclair joined Lions Clubs International in 1991. She has been a member of the Riverton Lions Club and now Canning City.

At Club Joy has held the positions of 1st Vice President (twice),3rd Vice President (twice), director and Children of Courage Chairperson.

At District and State level, Joy has been Chairperson of Hearing Services   (4 times), Lions Hearing Dog Chairperson and Director of the Hearing Foundation.

Joy has been awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship, Arthur and Lorna Dodd Hearing Foundation Award, District Governors Star and Appreciation Awards.

Joy was a social worker in her working life and was a board member of Nulsen Haven half way home for men and has received numerous awards including an Order of Australia Medal for services to Social Work.

With the assistance of several clubs in W1 and W2, Joy is currently organising toiletry kits and blankets for homeless youth through Uniting Care West and St Pats Fremantle. Also providing knotted blankets for Solaris Cancer Care and Childrens Hospital and assisting with Dress for Success (clothing for those looking for work.)

Members Admitted  2022

Lion David Jefferie Nelson

Nominated by the Lions Club of Kwinana

Dave Joined Lions Club International in 1967 at the Lions Club of Kwinana and is a Lion of 55 years with a 100% attendance record.

In those years Dave has served at 1st Vice President (2 years) 3rd Vice President (4 years), President (7 years). He was charter secretary and served in that position 31 years, Treasurer (1 year), Director (2 years) Tail Twister (7 years),Membership Chairperson (8 years), Christmas Cake Chairperson (11 years), Ball Committee, Social Chairperson (3 years) & Childrens Christmas Party Chairperson (23 years). At District he has been Zone Chairperson 1984/85 and 2000/01.

Dave is a Life Member of Lions Clubs International and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He is a 54 year Charter Monarch and has an ALF 50 years Service Medal, A 20 Key Members Sponsored. Dave has many Presidents Awards, 100% Awards for President, Secretary and Treasurer, Zone Chairman’s Awards , a Service Excellence Award and a Centennial Lion Award.

Dave is a Justice of the Peace of 39 years duration and a Civil Marriage and Funeral celebrant of 31 years. Dave was elected to Council in Kwinana for 12 years and served as Deputy Mayor (2 years), Mayor (4 years) and served on 11 local government committees in that time chairing many of them.

Dave is the Patron of the Kwinana Golf Club and the Kwinana Voluntary Fire Brigade and serves on Committees of 13 local Associations chairing many of them.

Dave has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International, Freeman of the City of Kwinana, Award for dedicated service to the disadvantaged of the community form Town of East Fremantle, City of Fremantle Family Friendly Award, Carmen Lawrence Citizens Award, Military Service Medal, Justice of the Peace Medal, government of Western Australia Department of Communities Award and a street name Dave J Nelson Avenue.

PDG Jack LeCras OAM

Nominated by the Lions Club of Whitford

Jack first joined Lions Club International in 1976 in the Werribee Club and later transferred to the Lions Club of Whitford.

A lion for 46 years Jack has been Club President (5 terms), Secretary (4 terms) and Treasurer (9 terms). He has been a board member (29 years), Fair committee member (22 years), BBQ trailer coordinator (21 years).

In District Jack has been Membership Chairperson, Youth of the Year Coordinator, Miss Personality Coordinator, Children of Courage Chairperson, Cabinet Secretary and District Governor.

Jack was Master of Ceremonies for Multiple District Convention Perth and Chairman of Sightfirst WA and Indonesia 1992-95. For 6 years Jack was State coordinator for ‘Identikid’, Photo Kit instrumental in photographing 15,000 children and the Lions representative on Police Commissioner’s Mulitcultural Integration Committee. He has been a director of the Lions Cancer Institute and Lions Save Sight Foundation.

Jack is a life member of Lions Clubs International, a Melvin Jones fellow and a Progressive MJ Fellow, he has a James D. Richardson Award, and an Ian Stockdale Award which he holds jointly with his wife Kath. He has many International Awards. Jack also has a WA State Government Certificate of Recognition, a WA Premier Australia Day Citizen Award and an Order of Australia Medal.

Jack was State Chairman for the Australian Kidney Foundation for 6 years and treasurer of the Dialysis and Renal Transplant Association for 7 years. He was the WA Liaison for the Victorian Fire Officers ‘Run Around Australia’. He has been president of the Wanneroo RSL for the last 5 years, President Tribal Class Destroyers Association 23 years, President Wanneroo Probus Association 200/10, member of Royal Commonwealth Society and member of the Order of Australia Association.

Members Admitted  2023