LOCATION - MACKAY
Mackay is one of Queensland's major
coastal cities on the Bruce Highway. It was settled in 1862, and was named after
Captain John Mackay who discovered the valley of the Pioneer River.
Settlers of this area introduced sugar and Mackay is now Australia's leading sugar
producer, has the world's largest bulk sugar terminal, and leads the world in
sugar research.
Nestled on the coastline halfway between Brisbane and
Cairns, the Mackay Region can be accessed via Air, Train or Bus .
Some of the area's best kept secrets include the lush scenery and wildlife
(including the platypus) at Eungella National Park and
Finch Hatton Gorge, the dramatic coastline at
Cape Hillsborough National Park, over 31 Beautiful Beaches, access to the Great
Barrier Reef, and the region's Historical Hinterland.
It has a population of 70,000 on latitude 21 S and Longitude 148 E. Its
nearest city is Brisbane approximately 1000 kms to the south. The region is also famous for its fresh local seafood, beef,
produce and friendly locals.
VISIT OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE - MD 201 -
Q2.
Visit the site of MD201 Q2 by clicking on the District
logo. The logo shows MD 201 - made up of of Australia and Papua New
Guinea. The shaded area in black is our District 201-Q2.
The Kangaroo stands for Australia the Crocodile represents
the State of Queensland. The Bird of Paradise on the right is the national
emblem of Papua New Guinea.
MD201-Q2 is one of the few
districts in Lions that cover two countries - makes our work that much more
interesting.
Our District this Lionistic year
(2003/2004) has as its District Governor Ms. Beryl Ahern. Her slogan is “Fun
and Service go hand in hand” - the intention being to encourage Lions to go
back to having some fun whilst working for their community. A visit will bring
you up to date on all our activities and plans/projects for the future.
IN APPRECIATION
In
recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion
Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere,
the MACKAY CITY SPIRIT LIONS CLUB. proudly displays the flag of
Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the
Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the
Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1
(Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the
Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already
set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a
message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE
SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this
means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or
what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which
needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even
give you some tips on that!
