New leader of the pride

KNYSNA NEWS - At a prestigious event held at the Simola Hotel on Saturday, July 22, Craig Wood was inducted as the new Knysna Lions president. Outgoing president Brigid Turner handed over the reins to Craig, who said he was very excited about this new chapter for the Knysna club.

He accepted the challenge from district governor Zwaai Kruger, and endeavours to bring more young blood into the club, as well as extending fellowship with the other service clubs.

This also being the 45th year of Knysna Lions' existence, they were proud to award two local optometrists, John Winfield and Mike Renou, with the prestigious Melvin Jones award, in recognition of the hours of time donated to the Lions eye clinic. This clinic provides eye tests and glasses to the less privileged in the community.

Knysna Lions were also happy to induct two new members on the evening, Argeo Africa and Kevin Marais. “We are proud that our club is growing demographically, and that younger people are joining. Our club desperately needed to adjust to the modern age.” said Craig.

Among the guests of honour was Knysna mayor Eleanor Bouwer-Spies, who said it was important for her office to be aware of the activities of the different service organisations. Present were also Peter Bester from the Round Table and Doug Emanuel from Rotary.

New Knysna Lions president Craig Wood (far left) was inducted at a Lions event on Saturday, July 22. Next to him are zone chair Tony Turner, district governor Zwaai Kruger, and Lion Cecile Milne and KADC executive director and Lion Marshall Laminie.