Badrock takes reins for third time

GRAHAM Badrock was elected president of the Lions Club of Bright board at their annual changeover night last Tuesday, the third time he has stepped into the role. Former club president Andrina Crome was presented a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in recognition of outstanding community service, presented by former lions district governor Steve Kazenwadel. The award is named after Lions Clubs International founder Melvin Jones and is considered the highest accolade the organisation can award. “If ever there was a person who deserved this recognition it is Andrina,” Mr Badrock said. “She was completely taken aback and was quite emotional, it was wonderful to see.” Ms Crome was elected secretary and Brian Kelly is acting treasurer. The night also featured special guest Harry Brindley, who is also a former district governor, from the Bright Lions’ new sister club in Charlton. According to Mr Badrock, Mr Brindley had travelled from northwest Victoria for the meeting and travelled back the next day. Mr Badrock said the clubs have only been twinned for around a month. “It's mainly a sharing of ideas and fundraising," he said. “It is nice to have an association with a different club, but obviously the tyranny of distance will make it a bit difficult for mutual meetings.” The Bright Lions are currently holding weekly wood raffles during winter.

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