MEDIA ADVISORY
1 April 2005
Lions Clubs New Zealand Celebrates 50 Years Of Service To The Community In April
This month, Lions Clubs New Zealand celebrates 50 years of active community service in New Zealand. The first New
Zealand Lions Club was formed in 1955 in Auckland.
This represents a significant milestone for any community service organisation. Lions are passionate about community
service and are dedicated to continuing their work and growing over the next 50 years.
The anniversary has been marked with a Lions 50 Year History Book, a commemorative stamp by NZ Post and local Lions
Clubs around the country are also undertaking special activities throughout the year.
A calendar of the national celebration events being held this month follows. Further information about these activities
will be sent closer to the time.
LIONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Date and Venue Key events and activities
Thursday 21 April
Auckland Town Hall - 12.00noon - Luncheon hosted by Mayor of Auckland, Mr Dick Hubbard at Auckland Town Hall * Media
Photo Opportunity
- Banquet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Charter of the Auckland Lions Club. Guests include; Auckland Mayor
Dick Hubbard and Lions International President. * Media Photo Opportunity
- Special guest entertainer Dame Malvina Major
Friday 22 April
Ellerslie Convention Centre 7.30pm - Official opening of national Convention and flag ceremony * Media Photo Opportunity
In attendance
- The Governor General
- Lions International President
- Lions International Director
- USA Ambassador
- Canadian High Commissioner
- Australian High Commissioner
- Fijian High Commissioner
- Samoan High Commissioner
8.30pm - Announcement and presentation of the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust Fellowship award.
* Media Photo Opportunity
Saturday 25 April - Lions Clubs New Zealand AGM
Sunday 24 April - 10.30am - Remembrance and Rededication Service led by past International Director Tony Hanning.
ENDS