JARVIS—Jarvis Lion President Ian Cooper expressed a feeling of pride as he addressed the audience at the Jarvis Lions’ 75th anniversary celebration on January 28, 2023. “I can stand here today because of the members who went before me,” he said, adding that the club is proud of its impact in the community, including helping to start clubs in Fisherville, Hagersville, and Townsend.
JARVIS—Enjoying the festivities are (l-r): Sharon Nunn, Lion Jeff Nunn, Lion Martyn Cooper, John Brown (D’Alhousie Lions Club), Laura Anzik, Brenda Cooper, Lisa Cooper, Lion President Ian Cooper.
Jarvis Lion Rob Mitchell and his wife Marie dance to the music of Matt Weidinger during the celebration.
Almost 200 years (combined) of Jarvis Lions membership is in this group above (l-r): Lion Dave Doughty (50 years), Lion Fred Montague (50 years), Lorraine Montague, Marie Doughty, Maxine Montague, Diane Miller, Lion George Miller (52 years), Lion Neil Montague (45 years).
Jarvis Lion Drew Williamson (right) enjoys a dance with Nancy Patterson, who helped organize the 75th anniversary celebration. During the program Williamson was honoured with a standing ovation in recognition of his more than 70 years of membership, which includes serving as Club President and Deputy District Governor. —Haldimand Press photos by Sheila Phibbs.
