Bronwyn Rees

Immediate Past President

Bronwyn and her husband were approached 23 years ago to become part of a new Lions Club in their community. The organisation’s values and purpose are aligned with its core values of service to others.

A year later they would become chartered members before transferring to Lions Club of Toowoomba West in 2020. 

Having held positions with the Lions, Bronwyn finds the challenge of being President of the Lions Club of Toowoomba West rewarding.

She enjoys seeing every cent earned from the community go back to the community. Bronwyn is proud to be part of this worldwide organisation.  

Marshall Cox

President

Born in Mackay, Marshall spent his working life in the building industry, working in several different roles throughout Queensland before moving to the Garden City in 1992.  

Marshall joined the Lions Club of Toowoomba West in 1995 and since then has held a variety of positions within the Club. He serves as the Club’s Vice President and is the current Chairman of the Toowoomba Christmas Wonderland project. 

Passionate about serving the community, on top of his commitments with the club, Marshall is a qualified Justice of the Peace. 

Marshall has been honoured to receive a Life Membership with the Lions Club International. 

Fred Olson

Treasurer

As retirement age approached I was introduced to the Lions Club of Toowoomba West by a work associate in 2013.

My lifelong employment as an Accountant also found a need within the Club and I was soon co-opted as the Club's Treasurer, a role that I filled for all but 3 of the intervening years, with one of those as Club Presdient during the start of Covid.

I have been forever thankful for that introduction to Lions, where I have realised the benefits of serving others, not only within our local community but nationally and internationally.

Fiona Roberts

Secretary

I have been involved in community service organisations since joing Rotaract back in the 1990's.

After having a break to raise my family, I started volunteering at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in 2011.  I then joined Toowoomba West Lions Club in 2013.

Since this time I have held positions as Secretary, President, Zone Chair and Convention Chair and also coordinate the Entertainment for Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland.

I enjoy giving back to the community as well as the fun and fellowship that Lions provides.

David Orton

Service & LCIF Chairman

David and his wife joined the Lions Club of Toowoomba West in 2012 to give back to the community. 

Being involved with the Club has given them the chance to meet other service-minded people, and make new friends while working and fulfilling a purpose together. 

In his role, he has met numerous Lions from other clubs across the country. He encourages other community-minded to come and meet with the Lions Club of Toowoomba West to learn more.

BOB STEGER

Vice President

I joined the Lions Club of Toowoomba West in 2020 to further my interest in the community service activities.  Bob is a Life Member of the Apoex Club of South Toowoomba having served that Club for 12 years before retiring from Apex at the ripe old age of 40 - a requirement of the Apex organisation at that time.  He has also served as a District Governor in Apex during that time.

Bob has a passion for Community service work and is committed to furthering the causes that Lions organisation supports.

CHERYL ORTON

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

I joined the Lions Club of Toowoomba West with my husband David in 2012.  After volunteering at Christmas Wonderland and seeing what wonderful work the Club was involved in. I decided to join the "Lions family" and contribute in any way I could.

It has been so rewarding to work alongside like-minded people and help the community in many ways. We don't just have a sausage sizzle, we contribute to help not only families in our own district but globally as well.  After all our motto is "We Serve"