TOP AWARD FOR LIONS MEMBER
Close on three decades of dedicated service to the community work of Hereford Lions Club has earned John Burgoyne a ‘Founders Fellowship Medal,’ one of the highest awards the International Lions movement can bestow on a club member.
John, 68, retired small businesses manager at HSBC is one of the first in the UK to receive the newly established honour, recognising ‘exemplary, dedicated and humanitarian service to the community.’ He was nominated for the award by District 105W Governor, Lawrence Pearce.
John joined the city Lions Club in 1984, was president in 1992 and served as treasurer for a record 27 years, only standing down recently from the post because of ill health.
Said club president, Ron Williams, “John has been at the very heart of Lions Club’s community work in the city since becoming a member almost 30 years ago and this district and national recognition is richly deserved.”
Lions Club members come from all walks of life, but have a common bond - a desire to serve the community, and have fun doing so.
New members are always welcome.
