June 2012 - Lions Clubs New Zealand

Profile on John RodgerZone 2 ChairmanGolden BayMotuekaMotueka & District LionessMurchisonNelson HostNelson Haven LionessNelson LionessNelson NorthNelson PakekeRichmondJoined Lions Club of Pahiatua in 1985 as one of 12 new members inductedon single night by Past District Governor Alan Bradley (District202 B).Involved in several enjoyable projects including glass recycling, brickrecycling, building of Columbriam Wall at the local Cemetery and numerousXmas Cheer Golf tournaments. Served in various vice presidents’roles before accepting presidency in July 1988.Following a major organisational restructure at Tui Milk Products (myemployer) I relocated to Waikanae (Kapiti Coast) and transferred to LionsClub of Waikanae (District 202H). During 8 years at this club Iserved multiple terms as Secretary and Treasurer before accepting officeas President in 1994. Following this time I served as Zone Chair ofZone 1 (Horowhenua/Kapiti) and then 2 terms as Regional Chair(Region 1). During this time I undertook Lloyd Morgan Lions ClubsCharitable Trust duties and acted as trustee for a year. I was honouredto serve as part of PDG Sandie McIntosh’s Cabinet – the first lady DG inMultiple District 202.In 2000 I was privileged to be presented a Melvin Jones Fellow which Iregard as an honour.14