About Us
Our club was formed on April 21st 2002. For many years we met at Algester Bowls Club now the Algester Sports Club. We started with over 30 members. In the 18 years since our inauguration we have assisted many areas of our local community. We looked after the Col Bennett Park for 8 years and have been closely involved in projects with our local schools.
Our fundraising was initially raised by cleaning cars at the local BP. service station.
We then moved to running barbecues at various events including barbecues at Browns Plains Bunnings store. We also have an annual fundraising event, selling Lions Christmas Cakes at Bunnings, as well as many retail outlets around the local area.
Our signature local community event for the past few years has been our Qld Day Family Fun Day which is celebrated at the Algester State School around Qld Day (6 June) each year.
We estimate that our club has returned in excess of $110,000 and thousands of hours of work to the community since its inception.
100% of all proceeds from our projects are donated to the community.
We organise eyeglass collection of old spectacles to be sent to third world countries.
We have been involved in overseas student exchanges.
We have an ongoing relationship with many other service groups and local members at state and local level.
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Meeting times and venue
We meet on the fourht Monday of the month at 6.30 for 7pm at
The Algester Sports Club, 41 Endiandra Street, Algester 4115
Contact our club secretary at algesterparkinson.qld@lions.org.au
Or our membership officer Brian Philipson on 0409 877 551
Please call at least a couple of days ahead of the meeting date.
Algester Parkinson Lions Club Office Bearers for 2020-21
PRESIDENT Di Henderson
SECRETARY Di Hughes
TREASURER Des O'Brien
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Brian Philipson
Community Service
Lions are people who get involved in humanitarian efforts locally, nationally, and internationally.
People like you can find community service and volunteer opportunities in Lions through:
- Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Medical Research Fundraising
- Disaster Relief
If you would like to serve your community, through the many volunteer opportunities in Lions, here is a little more information about joining lions.
Contact our membership officer
Brian Philipson
0409 877 551