FORMER Upper Kiewa Valley Lions president Rodney Hyde has returned to the role after the club’s changeover night last Wednesday at a Tawonga South restaurant, with around 25 in attendance.

Yvonne Sutton was re-elected secretary, Kerrie Pryke was re-elected treasurer, while Joanna Macklin has stepped down from president to take up vice president.

Lions district V6 governor John Houghton oversaw the changeover.

Mr Hyde said he first needs to ensure the club remains in line with updated tax office guidelines so they remain tax-exempt.

Beyond that, he is hoping to take the club in a different direction, spurred on by an ageing membership, but he admitted he needs the support of club members.

“I want to see us do more social things if we can, and more things for the community,” he said.

“I’d like to see our club flourish with members.”

“I want to ask the club if they'd like to go and look at maybe doing something different, like having a meaningful raffle - not a small prize, but a big prize for the community.”

Mr Hyde also committed to a two-year term in the role.

He previously held the position from 2018-2022.

The club marked their 60th anniversary in April.