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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
In 2005 my employment as Financial Manager/ Systems Manager (EDSLimited) transferred our family location to Auckland where we lived inGlenfield and on Whangaparaoa Peninsula (Hibiscus Coast). During thistime (because of my work and travel commitments overseas) I was acasual member of local Lions Clubs. However it had always been myintention to fulltime Lions activities.In 2009 (after working for Auckland City Council and Mayor John Banksfor 2 years) we relocated to Nelson (Brightwater) when I rejoined Lionsat Richmond Lions Club. Currently I am ending my 3 rd term as Treasurerand will be continuing another year as Zone Chairperson (Zone 2) whichI am enjoying immensely.My service to the Lions organisation is the longest I have served anyorganisation which bears testimony to the returns and enjoyment I havegained since joining back in 1985.Have two married children (Sally and Simon) with 2 delightful grandsonsin Nelson.15
Page 1 and 2: June 2012 Issue 7Lions Clubs Intern
Page 3 and 4: 3District Governor 202E Mary Griffi
Page 5 and 6: 5YOUTH EXCHANGEHELP WANTEDHELP WANT
Page 7 and 8: CAMP QUALITY REPORTPlanning is well
Page 9 and 10: Golden Bay Lions(INC)An Invitation
Page 11 and 12: 27 th - Golden BayOctober 20122 nd
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