LIONS COMMUNITY VILLAGE

The Moama Lions Community Village committee, a council committee run by a management committee, comprises  of Lions members, a council representative and a community member.

The management committee meets monthly and manages the day to day running of the units.

This project began in 1977 and is the result of unstinting efforts by club members supported by Murray Shire, Moama Bowling Club and the community.

The Lions Community Village now consists of 24 units. This year brings an exciting addition to the Lions Community Village, where it is proposed 4 new units will be built in conjunction with the Murray Shire Council. This will bring the total number of units to 28.

LIONS MINTS
One activity that most people are aware off is the distribution of Lions Mints. Mints are available from a large number of local business and organizations.

Lions Mints was started as a fundraiser as clubs needed a year round fund raiser rather than a once a year project. This project was seen as ideal and would allow Lions more time to work on local community projects, rather than numerous fund raising activities.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
The Moama Lions Club holds Carols by Candlelight in December each year at the Kerrabee Soundshell in Moama. This is a fantastic night and what better way to start the Christmas celebrations. Music and entertainment is provided during the night, and of course it would not be Carols by Candlelight without a visit from Santa. Bring a chair or a picnic blanket and join in the Carol singing.

During the Australia Day Celebrations in January 2010, the Moama Lions Club was presented with the Community Event of the Year Award by the Murray Shire Council for hosting the Carols by Candlelight. It is terrific to be recognised for all the hard work that goes into holding an event like this.

Light up the night by buying a battery candle and a song program from the Lions. The money raised by your purchases, will be donated back into our community.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
The Teddy Bear's Picnic is held on the first day of the Jazz, Food and Wine Festival in February at Moama's Kerrabee Soundshell. This picnic is a family oriented event with lots of fun for young and old. Moama Lions caters for the Teddy Bear's Picnic by holding a very successful BBQ.

So come along and be part of this enjoyable fun evening!

SEACRAFT BOAT OWNERS CLUB
Moama Lions caters for this event which is held yearly at Merool On The Murray Resort. A BBQ is held during the day on Saturday and Sunday. On these days we cook up a storm with sausages, hamburgers, chicken and other scrumptuous delights. We also have coffee, tea and soft drinks for sale.

On Saturday evening we cater for members of the Seacraft Boatowners Club, which is usually a roast dinner. This is an ongoing yearly event which is becoming bigger each year.

ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP
A stretch of 5km along Perricoota Road in Moama is cleaned up by the Lions

YOUTH OF THE YEAR
The Lions Youth of the Year Quest is a project of
Lions Clubs International of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The Quest is designed to encourage student interest in leadership and the qualities required to take an active and constructive role in the community. It does this by selecting an outstanding young person from candidates throughout Australia to travel overseas and act as an ambassador for Lions Clubs International Multiple District 201. The international travel is conducted under the auspices of Lions Clubs International.

Students from many nations meet to discuss a wide range of international issues. They also have the opportunity to learn leadership, management and community service skills from groups of professional men and women throughout the world.

The Quest seeks a high level of academic, leadership, sporting, public speaking and citizenship achievement in its potential winners. By emphasising these qualities it hopes to provide outstanding role models for the youth of Australia and an overall increase in the confidence of young men and women.

The Quest is an excellent means of assisting Australia's youth and promoting the essential role of leadership development and community service organisations in maintaining Australia's high standard of living.