Ordinary People, Amazing Things MD105 Council of Governors 2005/2006
SELECT for: Chairman of Council PDG Sylvia Fosberry writes
Position Name Partner Photo
Chairman of Council  Lion Sylvia Fosberry  Colin (Rocky)  Chairman of Council Lion Sylvia Fosberry and Lion DG Rocky
 PDG Lion Sylvia Fosberry is the Lion chosen by The Governors of 2005-2006 to be their Chairman. A member of Kirkham & Fylde Rural Lions Club for 16 years, she was District Governor 105BN in 2003-2004. She celebrated her Ruby Wedding to PDG Colin (known as Rocky) in 2003 and they have two children and several grandchildren. They travelled extensively with the Royal Air Force for 30 years. Although both are southerners by birth, work brought them to Lancashire, where they have happily remained. Lion Sylvia is enjoying leading her team both of the governors and the Lions of MD105.
 
District Governor 105 A  Lion Erach (Eric) Amaria  Arnawaz  Lion Erach Amaria and partner Arnawaz
 Lion Erach (Eric) Amaria has been a member of the Lions Club of Finchley since 1978. From 1981 to 1988 he was working overseas, but re-joined on his return. He chaired most Club Committees with Outstanding success, especially in two large fund-raising events. He has served on the District since 1996. A retired accountant, Lion Eric has been married to Arnawaz, his `other half' for 40 years ave one married daughter and three handsome grandchildren.
 
District Governor 105 BN  Lion Evan Jones  Thelma  Lion Evan Wm Jones and partner Thelma
 Liverpool-Welsh having been born in 1944 to Welsh parents in Liverpool. Now semi-retired after over 40 years as a successful Production Executive. Following the death after 30 years of marriage of first wife, Carol, in 1996 married Thelma - a new beginning with another special lady that has seen me gain a daughter, son, and their partners, but above all, a grandson and granddaughter. Outside interests, apart from LCI, are sport and philately. Joined Douglas Valley Lions Club in 1977 and have been Treasurer, Secretary and President at Club level as well as Zone and Region Chair and VDG at District level.
 
District Governor 105 BS  Lion Lyn Pinel  Barry  Lion Lyn Pinel and partner Barry
 Lyn and Barry have been married for 35 years they have two children. They have both been in Lions for sixteen years They first joined Ruthin & District Lions Club and then transferred to Hafod & Dee Valley for a short while, and then after their home move on to Oswestry Lions club.
 
District Governor 105 C  Lion George Morgan  Jeanne  Lion George Morgan and partner Jeanne
 Lion George Morgan, a member of Castleford Lions Club, celebrated his golden wedding with Lioness Jeanne Whilst in Hong Kong. They have two daughters, Lion Michelle and Lioness Jeanette. A Lion since 1967 when he was a Charter Member of Pontefract Lions Club, George served as President there no fewer than eight times, and as Secretary and Treasurer. In 1990/91 he served again as President of Wakefield Lions Club, moving to Castleford in 1997 where he has also been President. Lion George has served on Cabinet for the past 12 years. Both Lionare Melvin Jones Fellows.
 
District Governor 105 D  Lion Jeff Byers  Anita  Lion Jeff Byers
 
 
District Governor 105 E  Lion Guiseppe (Joe) Prati  Beverley  Lion Guiseppe Prati and partner Beverley
 Lion Guiseppe (Joe) Prati, a member of Ilkeston Lions Club for ten years - `I have enjoyed every minute' - has held a wide variety of posts at Club and District level, including District Convention Chairman Leadership Development and Zone Chairman. His family came from Brescia, north of Milan, and young Joe came to England at the age of 7. He has been married to Beverley for 30 years, with four children and four grandchildren. He is delighted that his Club has now twinned with Brescia Vittorla Alata Lions Club and a strong link has been forged.
 
District Governor 105 EA  Lion Tony Talbot  Margaret  Lion Tony Talbot
 Lion Tony has been a member of Lowestoft Lions Club for 12 years and has filled various Club and Cabinet positions. He served in the Royal Navy for 6 years after leaving school.
He has been married to Margaret for almost 40 years and they have 2 Sons and 2 Grandsons. He is a Partner in a small business distributing car components to the motor trade. Being semi-retired he enjoys more time with his family as well as playing golf and being involved with Lions Clubs International.
 
 
District Governor 105 I  Lion John Mooney  Shauna  Lion John Mooney and partner Shauna
 Lion John Mooney. a member of Antrim Lions Club is married to Shauna with three children. Shauna is a catering manager and supports John in all his Lionistic activities. 'Shauna is wonderful' he says. Professionally John is Group Operations Director of Mooney Hotels and a member of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, holding a wide variety of directorships in the tourism business. He has won international awards for his humanitarian work. He has held most Club positions - `except Treasurer' - and served on Cabinet since 1994.
 
District Governor 105 M  Lion Linda Cross  Ron  Lion Linda Cross and partner Ron
 
 
District Governor 105 NE  Lion Jim Carson  Elizabeth  Lion Jim Carson
 Lion Jim Carson, has been a member of Oban & Lorn Lions Club for 18 years and has served as President, on the Fund-Raising Committee, chaired the Social and Community Service Committees, and was MedicAlert Officer, Zone Chairman for three years and Convention Chairman, Certified Guilding Lion and VDG. He has been married to Elizabeth for 42 years, with five children and 10 grandchildren. Lion Jim trained as a ship's carpenter on Clydeside. He has worked with handicapped children for several years, and is a musician.
 
District Governor 105 SE  Lion Chris Iles  Yvonne  Lion Chris Iles and partner Yvonne
 
 
District Governor 105 SW  Lion David Rosson  Jenny  Lion Dave Rosson
 Lion Dave Rosson a member of Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club, became a Lion in 1980 & immediately became Social Chairman. He also arranges the club's annual Fathers' Day Sponsored Walk, having just completed his 21st.year.
Has been Chairman of the Big Antony House Summer Fair for 3 years.
President in 1997/98, he has held many club & District posts. In 2004/05 he combined the role of VDG with Leo/Peace Poster/Young Ambassador & O4Y officer. Has been married to Jenny for 45 years with a son & two granddaughters.
Now semi-retired from his own hairdressing business, he enjoys membership of two choirs, both of which he has been with for 20 years.
 
District Governor 105 W  Lion Jim Louise Hamilton    Lion Jim Hamilton and partner Louise

Council Officers:
Position Name Partner  
Secretary to Council  Lion Mike Davis  Val 
Council Treasurer  Lion Vanmali M Mistry  Sheila 
Sergeant-at-Arms  Lion Brian Yeoman  Beryl 

MD105 Vice District Governors 2005/2006
Position Name Partner  
Vice District Governor 105 A  Lion Louvain Allen  Andrew 
Vice District Governor 105 BN  Lion Tom Tyson  Sue 
Vice District Governor 105 BS  Lion Eric Roberts  Beryl 
Vice District Governor 105 C  Lion Eileen Smith  Malcolm 
Vice District Governor 105 D  Lion Godwin Micallef  Christine 
Vice District Governor 105 E  Lion Mike Johnston  Heather 
Vice District Governor 105 EA  Lion Brian Stanbridge  Jean 
Vice District Governor 105 I  Lion Gerald Langford  Anne 
Vice District Governor 105 M  Lion Mavis Cooke  Mike 
Vice District Governor 105 NE  Lion Yomi Sobo  Muriel 
Vice District Governor 105 SE  Lion David Pook  Sheila 
Vice District Governor 105 SW  Lion Graham Marshall  Liz 
Vice District Governor 105 W  Lion Adrian Hicks  Margaret