High everybody I'm on top of the world at the moment because last monday night whilst attending my Lion's Club meeting i was awarded Life Membership to Lions International.

I joined Lions in August 1970 whilst working in north Westen New South Wales, (commonly called the outback) it was a great way to meet people and to join in the community. After being transfered back to Sydney i joined the club at Bankstown which is a suburb in Sydney were i grew up. During that time i became President and worked on many projects.

When i married in 1986 we moved to western Sydney to my current area. During that time i have once again been President of my present club. i have also been Secretary, Treasurer and many other board and committee positions.

During the past 28 years i have met a lot of people from all walks of life and situations.

Just after my stroke my club members were a great help and assistance to my family I'm glad that they were around as my wife's family all live in New Zealand.

I'm very thankful that i belong to a great organisation and have wonderful friends.