A SPECIAL guest was on hand to view operations at a Leeton service club recently.
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Lions vice district governor Gavan Ellis and his wife Jennifer popped in to the Leeton Lions Club to meet with members and have a look around operations.
It was also an opportunity for members to learn about himself and his history.
Mr Ellis started out his professional career in the retail sector before moving on to the mining industry.
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In 1975, his career took another turn when he gained a position as an ambulance officer at Broken Hill.
In 1984, Mr Ellis founded the Broken Hill unit of the NSW State Emergency Service and is still an active member of the organisation.
He joined the Lions Club of Bathurst in 2003 and has been an active member ever since having been involved with numerous activities.
“During his visit, (Mr Ellis) was pleased to see the work Leeton Lions were doing in their community, especially with the Lions train and other projects,” Leeton Lions publicity officer Robert Strempel said.
“These include diabetes awareness, the Lions eye health program, recycling for sight and the Lions literacy program. He advised Leeton members they were meeting all areas that had been set out by Lions Clubs International.”
Mr Ellis will assume the role as district governor for the Lions starting from July 1. The Lions Club of Leeton is also on the hunt for new members with residents urged to sign up.
