ROSEWOOD Lions Club have a long history of supporting the community and lending a helping hand, and next year the good deeds will continue.

Lions Treasurer Bruce Richards said the club have committed $20,000 to the RSL Rosewood Sub Branch for the development and construction of a memorial display that acknowledged past war conflicts.

An initial donation of $5,000 was made to the RSL at its Remembrance Day commemorations.

“Our club will also provide marshals for the annual Ipswich Scenic 100 Bike Ride next year in March,” Bruce said.

“The event is coordinated by Lions Club Brisbane West and the cyclists start off from [University of Southern Queensland campus] Ipswich and pass through Walloon and Rosewood before heading out to Amberley, Harrisville or Boonah.

“Lions Clubs members man the most important intersections and make sure the event goes smoothly.”

Grandchester Model Live Steam Association will have help rebuilding its ticket office next year due to a commitment made by the Rosewood Lions and other community groups and associations.

“The model train project uses the power of community groups to build a venue that brings people into the community and their spending helps the local circular economy,” he said.

February is when the club’s Youth of the Year event takes place.

“Invitations are being sent to local schools, looking for students to participate,” Bruce said.

“While there is a lot of emphasis on the student and preparation for the event, the schools also get financial support that acknowledges their students’ participation.

“This event is held in the student hall at Rosewood State School and is catered by Lions Rosewood.”

The club’s Rosewood Citizen of the Year event is held on Australia Day and during it people who have made significant contributions to the community are celebrated and recognised.

Nominations are open now.