32 Mahurangimatters August 3, 2016
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out & about... Bartley Wech (left) and Cyril Bogue cutting the cake.
Warkworth Lions celebrate
Cadets shine at national comp
Warkworth Lions Club celebrated 50 years in the community with a luncheon at the Warkworth Bowling Club on July 9. Club charter members from 1966, Cyril Bogue and Bartley Wech, cut the anniversary cake before 120 members and guests. At the function, District Governor Richard Simmons and past international director Cliff Heywood presented awards including
such a strong finish from their first competition,” she says. “I couldn’t be any prouder. All the effort, time, learning and teamwork paid off. Our positive, can-do attitude shone through on the day.” The competition involved CPR, first aid and communication skills. The team practised for six weeks every Saturday alongside the Penguins, aged 6 to 8 years, who also performed well in individual categories.
Snells Beach resident Dave Parker was presented with a certificate to mark his 30 years of service as a Justice of the Peace last month. The presentation was made at a Warkworth Justices of the Peace midwinter meeting at the Salty Dog Inn. Mr Parker (left) is pictured receiving the award from Justice of the Peace Auckland Association president Selwyn Howarth
Warkworth St John cadets took second place in their first national youth competition. From left (back) Eva, Jaegar, Olivia, Lily, Kirrah-Lea and Izaak; front, Charlie, Emilia, Sophie and Javiah.
Warkworth St John Cadets finished second in their first national youth competition, at Whangaparaoa Primary School on June 26. The Green Group, aged 8 to 10 years, competed against 16 other teams of four. Divisional manager and primary first aid teacher Sarah Robinson, says it was a big achievement for the Warkworth division as none of the children had competed before. “We didn’t expect
a prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship to Peter Bishop, recognising his involvement in Warkworth Lions. Next year marks 100 years since Melvin Jones started Lions in the United States. In New Zealand, 10,600 members belong to 389 clubs in seven districts. They are part of a worldwide network of 1.35 million Lions in 46,392 clubs in over 200 countries or regions.
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