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Well, the year is drawing to a close and we are now thinking of family get-togethers,holidays and possible financial ruin as the credit card bills start arriving. Our club over October and part of November has run up 150x volunteer hours according to the Community Service Register with some members still not registering their hours. Very impressive.

The Howick Lions Club Founders Award for 2017 was awarded to Kate Littlejohn at Howick College by Past District Governor Ian Packwood and Club President Colin Salt

Past District Governor Ian Packwood presented the Howick Lions Derek Wigzell Award for 2017 for Excellence in Drama to Megan Godkin-Hall at Botany Downs Secondary College

Well, it’s been a very busy month of October with our Open Day, a Movie Night, our Derek Wigzell Award presentation at Howick College, chip cooking at the Star of the Sea Gala and the annual District Convention.

President Colin Salt presented the Howick Lions Derek Wigzell Award for 2017 for Excellence in Drama to Jess Bennett at Howick College

Kids brought in their colouring sheets, we sold a few Xmas cakes, sold quite a few raffle tickets, collected a lot of glasses and currency, a couple of hearing aids and sold a box of blankets for Kidz First. Our new MP for Pakuranga, Simeon Brown also came over with his wife Rebecca.

As I sit here writing this after the election and Winston Peters is sitting in his boat fishing it’s anyone’s guess who the next Government will be. It’s a relief that Lions do not have MMP to decide their President.

Layla was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17 months old. Her mother, Amie, describes their journey. Learn how Lions are providing support and raising awareness for diabetes. www.lionsclubs.org/diabetes

Painting at Howick Historical Village, hosting 2nd Vice District Governor Judy Allison at our dinner meeting, presenting Lion Dave Downie with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award and recognising Lion Neil Hornblow for bringing two new members into the club. A great start to spring!

​Well, I managed to survive Change of Officers night and my first business meeting as your new president without the nerves getting too out of control so I feel far more confident now - I think! Our club is now gearing up for events and projects as winter closes.