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Leo Club Chartered
The newly formed Leo Club of Gisborne was presented with its charter at a presentation dinner at Ulverstone. This coincided with the charter anniversary of the Gisbome Lions Club which sponsored the new Leo Club.
Leo president Tony Gray receives the charter from Past District Governor Ivor Curtis of Napier. At right is Gisbome Lions president Barrie Ellis and at left is vice-president Dick Richardson.
Lion Mick Sheridan introduced guests and visitors.
Lion Harry Barker gives the response for guests and visitors.
Gisbome president Barrie Ellis presents Lion Freddie Wale with his seven year service badge
Charter night chairman Dick Kearney
Leo vice-president Mary Grainger proposed the toast to the sponsoring club.
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Some of the Leo club members enjoying the evening are shown on this page.
From left, Pat Kearney, Chris Nalder, Mrs Janet Bodle, Leo president Tony Gray, Lion Roger Bodle who acts as liaison link between the two clubs, Royce White and Christina Milligan.
Leos Brian Carr, Gillian Lewis, Ronald Wilson, and Donna Kane with Lion Roger Bodle.
Lion Marius, Lion Eddie Houlihan with son Kevin, Anne Costello and Catherine Hill.
Mostly happy, these Leos are Phil Cattle, Judy Mundie, Mark Greig, Brian Meade, Clare Williams, Margaret Sprong, Stephanie and Beverly Neill.