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Our members are ordinary people doing extraordinary things like supporting people with a disability, assisting in the community and fundraising for worthwhile causes. If you are considering joining our club please call and say hello and see what we do. Our Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm at our clubhouse (the old Scout Hall) at the corner of Mountain and Hospit

al Streets at Pomona. We also meet at our clubhouse for dinner on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Dinner meetings commence at 6.30pm. Projects of the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club - Pomona King Of The Mountain Festival, Pomona Night Of Lights, Poker Run, Bookshop, Cash 4 Cans, Market BBQ's, Youth Of The Year, etc.

01/06/2026

📰 Thank you Eumundi Voice for this excellent article about our Children's Vision Screening Program...

Lions Eye Health Program

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club is rolling out free children's vision screenings across Noosa and the Noosa Hinterland through the Lions Eye Health Program - Australia (LEHP), with local volunteers visiting schools, kindergartens and community events to identify undetected eye problems before they affect learning and development.

According to the Lions Eye Health Program, 1 in 5 children has an undetected vision condition. The screenings go beyond a basic eyesight check, assessing visual acuity, astigmatism, eye alignment, depth perception, colour vision and other issues that may require referral to an optometrist or ophthalmologist. LEHP says its program is among the most comprehensive children's vision screening services operating in Australia as up to 80% of learning is processed through the eyes.

Local screenings have already been delivered at Cooroy State School, Pomona & District Kindergarten, Monkland State School, Widgee State School and the Gympie Kids Day Out community event.

Club president and qualified LEHP facilitator Nick Cooke said local results were regularly reflecting the national 1 in 5 rate and sometimes exceeding it. "Many children simply don't realise they have a vision issue because they assume everybody sees the world the same way they do," said Nick.

The club is encouraging schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, sporting clubs and community organisations to book free screening sessions, while also seeking more volunteers to train as vision screeners. Since the national program began in 2018, LEHP has carried out more than 50,000 screenings and referred more than 10,782 children for further assessment, highlighting the value of early detection.

📨 Contact Nick Cooke via Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Facebook Messenger or email [email protected]

🔗 For more info visit: https://lehp.org.au/childrens-vision-screening-program

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28/05/2026

🥳 Happy 54th Birthday Cooroy Pomona Lions Club 🎉

Last night, the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club proudly celebrated 54 years since the signing of our Charter on the 5th of May 1972.

It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, reflection and celebration as members, partners, friends and visiting Lions came together to recognise more than five decades of service to our community.

We were honoured to welcome guests from our sponsor club, Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, along with our friends from Lions Club of Gympie South and some new volunteers. Thank you for helping us celebrate this very special milestone.

The evening was also an opportunity to reflect on the history of the Lions Den itself. The buildings that now form the Lions Den were originally relocated, rebuilt and repurposed. The front building was the former Kybong school building, while the rear building was the old Ringtail Forestry barracks situated on Forestry land. Over many years, through volunteer labour, donated materials, grant funding and an enormous amount of determination, members transformed the buildings into the community facility we know today.

DID YOU KNOW❓

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club was responsible for building the gazebo in Stan Topper Park, constructing the amphitheatre stage, laying the underground water infrastructure and undertaking landscaping works within the park.

The Club also built the gazebo in Apex Park Cooroy and constructed the iconic Cooroy Clock Tower, infrastructure projects that continue to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Throughout its history, it is estimated our Club has donated well in excess of $1 million to local, national and international causes, an extraordinary achievement for a small hinterland community club.

Over the past 54 years, our Club has proudly supported countless community projects, youth initiatives, fundraising activities and welfare programs. From 44 years of the iconic King of the Mountain race, to the Family Fun Day, Breakfast Club at Pomona State School, children’s vision screening through the Lions Eye Health Program, community BBQs, Pomona Night of Lights celebrations, Cash for Cans recycling and many other projects (too many to list) — generations of members have worked tirelessly to support our community.

But beyond the projects and fundraising, the evening was also a reminder of what Lionism is truly about, friendship, fellowship, service and community spirit.

The true impact of Lions is often found in the quieter moments:

• a child receiving help they need,
• a family being supported through difficult times,
• a young person gaining confidence,
• friendships formed through volunteering,
• and a community strengthened through people simply showing up to help others.

To all members past and present, volunteers and supporters of our club, thank you. Your service has mattered, and your contribution has helped shape our community in ways both visible and invisible.

Here’s to 54 years of service, friendship and community spirit and to many more years ahead!

-President Nick Cooke

14/05/2026

👁️ Over the past two days we conducted a Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) Children's Vision Screening at the Pomona & District Kindergarten - an incredibly worthwhile project helping identify potential vision issues early, before they can impact a child’s learning, confidence and development.

Did you know that around 1 in 5 children have an undetected vision problem?

This is the national statistic, and one that we are seeing in our local community.

Many vision issues in young children can go unnoticed, simply because children often don’t realise their vision is different from anyone else’s. Our program helps ensure no child is left struggling silently.

Early detection can make a life-changing difference. It allows families to seek treatment sooner and gives educators valuable insight so they can better support each child’s learning needs in the classroom.

This is exactly why the LEHP program is so important to communities like ours.

We offer this service free to schools, kindies, community groups and events

🙏 A huge thank you to everyone involved in today’s screening and to the Kindergarten staff for welcoming us into their wonderful learning environment.

👫 We are always looking for more volunteers to join the program as vision screeners. A Bluecard and all training is provided. It is a rewarding opportunity to directly support local children and families while making a genuine difference in the community.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer screener, please get in touch.

30/04/2026

🏃SUPPORT FIN'S DARKNESS TO DAYLIGHT CHALLENGE DV FUNDRAISER...

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and local champion Fin is running the DARKNESS TO DAYLIGHT CHALLENGE DV FUNDRAISER in Brisbane, a 60km run from 8pm to 8am, to raise awareness and funds for victims of domestic violence.

He is selling hardwood chopping boards donated by Revive Timber Designs - Custom Furniture & Joinery, which are available at the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Bookshop and Noosa Barter Tribe on Sunday mornings. All proceeds go toward this deserving charity. Prices range from $15 to $60.

Hi there!

My name is Finley, and i will be running for the Challenge DV St Teresa's team in 2026 to support those who are affected by domestic and family violence. My goal is to run/jog a total of 60kms+ over a span of 12 hours. Please support us by making a secure donation to our cause, any amount goes a long way. Thank you so much for your support!

His GoFundMe donation page 👇

https://darknesstodaylightschools.gofundraise.com.au/page/ChallengeDV-8466437

📚 Cooroy Pomona Lions Club bookshop is open every Friday and Saturday 8am till 12pm. We have so much variety, come and check it out!

📕 Books $2 each or 10 for $15.
💿 CDs/DVDs are 0.50c each and Puzzles $2 🧩
👧 Kids books are FREE!

📍Lions Den, 2 Mountain St Pomona.

28/04/2026

📣 Volunteers needed for community service projects...

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club is calling out for volunteers for our various community projects. We have a new executive committee and new direction for the incoming year and we want you!

Lions gives you the opportunity to join an existing service project or even start your own! We are the world's largest service club and we have great insurance. Have a passion project, Lions can help you deliver it.

📚 BOOKSHOP ASSISTANT: Fri and/or Sat 8am-12pm on a rotating roster. Open and close shop, serve customers, put books away etc. All training provided.

🧑‍🏫 SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUB at Pomona State School. Every Thursday morning from 7:30am to approx 9am. Serve kids breakfast at the tuck shop. The club will help you get a blue card. Very rewarding.

👁️ VISION SCREENING. Help us screen children for potential vision issues at schools, kindies and community facilities. All training provided. Most comprehensive screening available in Australia.

🌭 MARKET BBQ. Help us fundraise at our Pomona Market BBQ, 2nd Sat of month on a rotating roster. Early start to about 12pm.

💫 POMONA NIGHT OF LIGHTS. Help us deliver a great community event at Christmas time.

And many other fun community projects. We are always looking to add new projects eg youth projects, assistance to the needy, fundraising etc.

Please message us or contact Nick 0433480017 or email [email protected]

24/04/2026

🎖️POMONA ANZAC DAY SERVICE - LEST WE FORGET 🎖️

This morning, the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club was honoured to attend the Pomona Dawn Service, led by the Pomona Rural Fire Brigade and supported by the Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch.

After the service, we were proud to provide a free community breakfast — a small way to bring people together on such an important day.

We pause to honour the 28 lives lost from Pomona. As Kenneth Lavender of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) shared:

"Today's population in the greater Pomona area is around 3,000 people. 28 lives lost equates to approximately one percent of today's population of our community. From statistics gathered the population of Pomona in 1910 was approximately 450 people. Therefore, the loss of life at the time was around five percent for this community.

Please take a moment to consider how big the loss was to a small community. I stand here today as a representative of the Pomona community, and I am proud and honored to remember the commitment made by our past and present serving members".

A powerful reminder of the sacrifice made by those from our own town.

We will remember them.
Lest We Forget.

20/04/2026

👓 RECYCLE FOR SIGHT 👁️ CHANGING LIVES, ONE PAIR AT A TIME 🌏 DONATE YOUR UNUSED GLASSES 👓

Recently our members came together to carefully pack donated glasses, preparing them for their journey to someone in need. It was fantastic to be joined by our District Governor, Kerrie McMahon, along with our Zone Chair and Club President, Nick Cooke, who also facilitates our vision program at both Club and District level.

These glasses are sent to our recycling facility right here in Queensland, where the glasses are sorted, cleaned and graded, ready to be donated. For over 26 years, this program has delivered more than 7 million refurbished pairs of spectacles to people across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, and beyond—even reaching some of the most remote communities in the world.

💛 You can help us keep this impact going.
If you have old or unused glasses, drop them at any of our collection points:

📍 Pomona GP Clinic
📍 Pomona Community House
📍 Optometry@Cooroy
📍 Oscar Wylee Noosa Civic
📍 OPSM Noosa Civic
📍 OUR BOOKSHOP ON FRI & SAT MORNINGS
📍 NOOSA BARTER TRIBE SUNDAYS @ LAWSON SHED POMONA FROM 11AM - 12:30PM

Every pair donated is another opportunity to change a life.

Don’t let them sit in a drawer—pass them on and help someone see the world clearly. 👓✨

12/04/2026

🦁📚 LIONS BOOKSHOP AFTER HOURS DROP OFF...

We now have a dedicated after hours book drop off facility 👐. Our bookshop is open every Fri and Sat from 8am-12pm, but if you have books to donate outside these times, drop them on the pavers under the Lions den, next to the bookshop. See the video below.

📣 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are seeking community members to get involved and help out with the bookshop. If this interests you, please message us on FB, contact us through our website cplions.org.au, email president .org.au or call 0433480017.

10/04/2026

🎖️ POMONA ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE 🇦🇺🇳🇿

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club warmly invites our community to join us this ANZAC Day in Pomona as we come together to honour the brave men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces — past, present, and those serving today.

Hosted by our local Urban and Rural Firefighters and proudly supported by the Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch, the memorial service will begin at 5:30am on the Pomona Fire Station apron.

🍳 Following the service, the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club will be providing a free community BBQ breakfast at the fire station, and we would love for everyone to stay, connect, and share this important morning together.

This is always a deeply meaningful community gathering and a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember those who have served our nation.

📍 Pomona Fire Station, Reserve St Pomona
⏰ Service begins 5:30am, Sat 25th April 2026
🍳 Free BBQ breakfast following the service

Please join us.

We will remember them.
Lest We Forget.

Address

Cnr Mountain Street Street
Pomona, QLD
4568

Telephone

+61411114077

Website

http://cplions.org.au/

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