District Governor Elvio and Gae Munzone

GREETINGS FROM

DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELVIO MUNZONE

Welcome to the official site of Lions District 201N5, the Lions of the Sydney area.

One of 20 districts across Australia, our 'patch' covers an area of more than 50 square kilometres from the Hawkesbury River in the north to Cronulla in the south and west to Penrith and Richmond.

Within this site you will find information on the many and varied projects, fundraising events, foundations and health and community areas in which Lions are involved.

Lions Clubs International is the largest community service organisation on the planet and with the motto 'We Serve' Lions support our local communities and our worldwide communities. We do this though our Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs as well as through our International Foundations.

The projects we get involved with are many and varied. Whether it's as simple as assisting an elderly person by mowing a lawn or as involved as raising millions of dollars to buy essential equipment for a hospital, Lions are invariably at the front line. Lions have initiated many rewarding ventures including the Lions Campaign SightFirst II (a project aimed at restoring sight to thousands of people world wide) and the Lions Cord Blood and Childhood Cancer Research Appeal. To date Lions have raised in excess of $3 million in support of the Children’s Cancer Institute to help fund their research for a cure for childhood cancer.

We are involved in projects which support and encourage our youth. Our Youth of the Year Quest involves young people in High Schools across Australia, challenging them with questions on a wide range of topics combined with an interesting public speaking experience. The NSW & ACT Lions Deaf Camp and our Camps for Children with Diabetes also support and foster our youth.

Our local clubs usually meet twice a month with an entertaining guest speaker in attendance. These meetings provide a great opportunity for social interaction between like minded volunteers with a focus on community service. To support our club members we also facilitate personal development courses aimed at enhancing public speaking and leadership skills and promoting confidence and self esteem.

Our reward for being part of a Lions Club is simple - the joy comes when we are able to help someone less fortunate than ourselves. 

In the words of the Lions International President, ‘Lions are everyday heroes performing miracles through service.’

For more information about Lions Clubs or on becoming a member please email your enquiry through this website or call our information line on 0405 579 717.

Thank you for your interest.

Elvio Munzone

District Governor 201N5