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Lugarno Lions Club Rock 'N' Roll Function
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Mr KEVIN GREENE (Georges River) [5.09 p.m.]: I wish to speak about an important community event held in my electorate last Sunday. While Government members may think I am referring to the success of the under-14 girls Forest Rangers soccer team—
Mr Michael Richardson: It was a great win.
Mr KEVIN GREENE: I acknowledge the interjection by the honourable member for The Hills. It was a magnificent performance from the young ladies. However, I wish to speak about the rock 'n' roll night, a magnificent community event, organised by Lugarno Lions Club and held last Sunday evening at Webbs Dam at Evatt Park, Lugarno. The Lions attracted in the vicinity of 800 people to the function, which was held between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday evening. I was there for an hour or so with my wife, Frances, and three of my children. It was a beautiful evening in terms of weather, but most importantly it was a great community function, with all the people in attendance enjoying the rock 'n' roll music provided by Kenny Ansett and the All Stars.
The music attracted great community involvement. The dance floor that was set up for the hour or so that I was in attendance was fully occupied. In fact, children were dancing on the grass around the dam area. Once again the Lions Club put together an event that brought people together, which is one of the most important things our service organisations do, while hopefully raising much-needed funds for the Illawarra Rural Fire Service. Most importantly, the evening provided an opportunity for people to come together, share each other's company and enjoyment, and certainly share a love for rock 'n' roll music. I have received a great deal of positive feedback regarding the event, not only from people in attendance but also from others who live in the neighbourhood. Indeed, a lady told me that she simply sat on her balcony on the Sunday evening enjoying the music, which is fantastic.
I congratulate Doug Smith, the Chairman of the Lugarno Lions Club Organising Committee, and committee members Col Bryant, Bruce Martin and Ken Easton on their efforts in organising the event. I also congratulate the large number of Lions Club members who assisted on the evening to ensure the event ran smoothly. Also co-opted into the organisation was Ken Mason, also known as Kenny Ansett, and his fellow musicians, who provided their expertise on the evening. I also congratulate Peter Moore from the Illawarra Rural Fire Service and Cas Foster from Hurstville State Emergency Services. I acknowledge the efforts of Hurstville State emergency services, whose volunteers organised car parking and seating arrangements for the function.
It was pleasing to see the Georges River Lionesses in attendance. Indeed, I admit I sampled some of the homemade cakes and biscuits they provided on the evening, which were beautiful, as was the hamburger the Illawong Rural Fire Service provided. My wife and my children also enjoyed their hamburgers. It meant that we did not have to go home and cook dinner that evening. The Georges River Lionesses worked co-operatively with the Lugarno Lions. I also acknowledge the support of members of other local Lions Clubs, as well as many community members, and Daryl Melham, the Federal member for Banks, who was in attendance on the evening. I also acknowledge the contribution of Phill Bates, who provided his stage truck. I am sure Government members who have seen Phill Bates's stage truck at various community events over the years would agree that it is of great benefit to functions such as this. As always, Phill provided his truck free of charge for the Lions Club to use, and it was a great venue for the band to provide the music. I have spoken about the role of Lions Clubs and other service organisations on many occasions in recent years. Last Sunday evening's event was another example of the Lions Clubs, in this case Lugarno Lions Club, providing community events for the people of my electorate.
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