08/06/2026
✨ What an unforgettable night of celebration, achievement, and new beginnings! ✨
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Blacktown Ponds Lions Club Inc 10th Charter Anniversary Celebration and 2026 Changeover Dinner on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
This extraordinary milestone marks a decade of unwavering dedication, passionate service, and meaningful impact within our local and global communities. Over the past 10 years, our Club has proudly contributed more than AUD $5.7 million in cash and in-kind donations to those in need.
This figure does not include seven years of Food Drive collections, providing countless non-perishable food items to organisations such as St. Vincent de Paul, Mary's Pantry, Carevan, Anglicare, Foodbank, and many others.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our major sponsors:
⭐ Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors
⭐ Blacktown Workers Club
⭐ SafetyCo
⭐ BKH Group
Huge gratitude goes to the following for taking time out to send their best wishes video messages and letter.
⭐ Hon. Ed Husic MP , Member for Chifley
⭐ Hon. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland MP - Federal Member for Greenway
⭐ Lion Third International President Tony Benbow - Lions
⭐ Lions International Director Graeme Wilson
A special congratulations to our newest members, Greg Beale , Hank Van Der Helm, and Antonia Lukic, who were officially inducted and welcomed by PDG Paul McInnes.
We were also honoured to present a $5,000 donation cheque to Lions Assistance Dogs, received by Sari-Elle Kraemer, supporting another life-changing Assistance Dog sponsorship program.
As we farewell our 2025–2026 Board and welcome our incoming 2026–2027 Board, we thank all those who have served with dedication and commitment throughout the year.
Together, we will continue to serve, inspire, and make a lasting difference in the lives of others and within our community.
Here's to the next decade of service, friendship, and impact. 🦁💙💛
Thanks Jonathan Yee for the amazing food from Emperor’s Garden Restaurant
Most importantly of all thanks to our Blacktown Ponds Lions Club Inc committee teams spearheaded by 2nd Vice President Orchy Macquarrie & 1st Vice President Espie Bables
Photos reel courtesy of Lion Rodney Troy
Lions Sydney N5
Blacktown Ponds Lions Club Inc.
Blacktown Ponds Omega-Leos Club
Lions Clubs International Foundation
Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation
Lions Australia
Lions Assistance Dogs
