The Big Roar

Hundreds of Lions invaded the city recently for the Lions International (District 202B) Convention. Business and social activities occupied the convention weekend.

Personalities involved in the convention are at right.

The Leopardettes marching team led the parade of 85 flags through Gladstone Road. This was the start of the convention, on the Friday night.

Gisborne president Freddie Wale.

Mayor Harry Barker opened convention

Jamie Jamieson, international director.

District governor, Evan Dix.

Forum chairman, Cliff Nichol.

Programme for Projects - Pat Ryan

Convention chairman, Gus Herkt

Members of the official party, and their wives, present on convention opening night were, from left, the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs Harry Barker, Gisborne president Freddie Wale and Dorothy, international director Jamie Jamieson and June, district governor Evan Dix and Phil, international representative Keith Mitchell and Merle, and immediate past district governor David Tennent and Cynthia.

The City band led the parade

Flags and flag-bearers presented a colourful scene

Highlight of the opening was the entrance of the flag party with the flags of New Zealand, U.S.A., and the United Nations.

Part of the large pride of Lions at the business sessions.

In charge of the business sections were David Hanger, Lions magazine editor, Mick Sheridan, past president, and Jack Evans, secretary.

A globe of the world with a tracing of Cook's voyage round it was a centrepiece at the convention ball. (K.K.K.)

At the ball the band played from a detailed replica of the Endeavour.

Key members enjoyed a special breakfast at the Chalet Rendezvous over the weekend. And it was a most memorable occasion with Gisborne Lions acting as waiters and hosts.