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MALCOLM MERRICK
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
201N1 2008 - 2009
MALCOLM MERRICK—THE FAMILY MAN
Malcolm grew up in Lithgow and was educated at Lithgow High School. He left
School when he gained his Intermediate Certificate.
He loved the bush and worked as a Timber Cutter and was a very talented Junior
Axeman and was quite successful at many competitions in the Central West of NSW
He was called up for National Service in 1967 and went to Vietnam. In January
1968, the first day of the TET Offensive, he was critically wounded and spent
the next 18 months in and out of Concord Repatriation hospital.
It was during this recovery period he met his wife Jeanette. They have 4
children, three girls and a boy and one grandson. Mal has another daughter and
five grandchildren from a relationship many years ago.
MALCOLM MERRICK—THE BUSINESS MAN
After a period of recovery from his wounds, Malcolm re-entered the work force
and became very successful in sales and by 1980 he had became the Sales Manager
for STIHL Chainsaws in Northern NSW.
In 1985 he was transferred with Stihl to Tasmania where he also purchased a
small property and ran a few sheep.
In 1989 Mal was appointed Sales Manager for HUSQVARNA Forest Products in
Tasmania.
Unfortunately in the late 80’s the economic situation tightened and most large
companies, including Husqvarna, pulled out of Tasmania . Undaunted by yet
another barrier, Malcolm became a Tourist Coach Driver while Jeanette ran the
farm and continued to work as a nurse.
In the early 90’s, ongoing problems with his was injuries forced Malcolm to
leave full time work. They sold their property in Tasmania in 1996 and moved to
Port Macquarie.
MALCOLM MERRICK—THE
LION
With a membership spanning over 27 years, Malcolm has a wealth of knowledge and
experience in Lionism .
He joined Lions as a member of the West Pennant Hills Lions Club in 1980 where
he held the positions of Vice President twice, Tail Twister and President in
1983. Moving to Tasmania he transferred to the Lions Club of Perth, a small town
15km south of Launceston where he held the positions of Youth of Year Chairman,
Director, Vice President four times, Tail twister & President in 1993
On moving to Port Macquarie in 1996 he joined as a Charter member, The Lions
Club of Tacking Point where he has held the positions of Tail Twister, Vice
President three times, Treasurer, Director, Bulletin Editor and President in
2003
Malcolm has been a member of the District 201N1 Cabinet for the past four years,
two as Zone Chairman and Region Chairman.
INTERESTS
In his youth Mal was a very talented Junior Axeman and an interest in
competitive wood chopping and axe man skills remains one of his passions.
He played junior Rugby League up until being conscripted into the army. But
today along with most of us, he is an ’armchair” critic on all sport but loves
to watch his beloved Swans do well.
Mal was the Tasmanian State Secretary for the Vietnam Veterans Association and
maintains strong links with his ex-Vietnam buddies to this day.
In addition to Lions, Mal serves his local community in many ways. He is a
member of the Port Macquarie Australia Day Committee, the Cancer Council Relay
for Life Committee and is very active in numerous other groups.
When he has the time Mal loves a social game of Golf ……….but using his own
words…….”I play golf not for demonstrating any golfing skill but more for the
fun and relaxation of being with friends.”
Mal and Jeanette have a Caravan and like nothing more than packing up and
traveling. (Invariably they end up at some Lions function or meet up with some
of the many friends that have made from Lions………..)
COMMUNICATION
CLUB
FIND A PUBLIC RELATIONS PERSON. NEW MEMBER
LIONS
INFORM OTHER CLUBS OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMUNITY
USE ALL AVENUES TO TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU DO.
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