District Governor Gordon Bailey. The 201Q2 District Governor s Bulletin Issue 11 May 2015

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1 District Governor Gordon Bailey Davey to visit the Weipa club. I was pleased again to induct two new members into their club. We were then treated to a tour of Weipa where we were in awe of the scope of the mining operations. We finished by visiting Cardwell Club and were accompanied by Zone Chair Allan Hansen and Helen. We had a most enjoyable night capped off by inducting three new members. Greetings again to all in the Lions Family in this great District of 201Q2. As you read this, Diane and I will be in Newcastle attending the Multiple District Convention. This will have been preceded on the Wednesday and Thursday by the final Council of Governors meeting. We have had another wonderful month of Club Visits, beginning with Proserpine. I was honoured to induct a new member on the night and to present Lion Barry Humphries with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. It was particularly pleasing also to make presentations to five Children of Courage. We also visited Blue River Mackay Lions where we were accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Joyce Senini and PDG Ray. We then drove to Cairns and assisted Cairns Barrier Reef Club with a Garage Sale before flying to Weipa with Zone Chair Rachel In between these visits we attended the Youth of the Year State Finals in Brisbane and prior to that the District Finals in Townsville. Our District winner was Hamza Ashraf of the Whitsunday Anglican School, sponsored by the Mackay Northern Beaches Lions Club. Whilst Hamza did us proud, the State Winner was Patrick Cross from District Q3 representing the Bardon Lions Club in Brisbane. I was also honoured to participate in the Dedication Ceremony for the Cairns Trinity Beach Lions Club s Seats of Honour as part of the 100 years of ANZAC celebration. Two specially made metal seats were made, and affixed to each were plaques with etched photographs of a nurse tending an injured soldier and of an Ambulance funded by donations from Cairns residents from the First World War. The seats overlook the bay and provide a quiet place for reflection on the bravery and sacrifices of those who served and those who cared for them. We are in the middle of the March to May Membership Programme, and whilst some results are being achieved, it is less than spectacular. At the time of writing, the District has had a net loss of 90 members and if we

2 are to continue to be of service to those less fortunate we really do need to put in a little extra effort to reverse this trend. I am advised that the Working Bee at Camp Kanga on the weekend of April 18/19 while not terribly well attended was quite successful with several of the units in A block being brought up to an acceptable standard. My thanks to those who were able to attend. I would also like to remind all those Club Secretaries who have not already done so to record your incoming officers on the MyLCI website and also forward a copy of the form (PU101) to Cabinet Secretary Joyce to enable next years Directory to have accurate information. By now I would expect that even if you have not yet had your elections, you should have completed your nominations and will know who next years officers will be. DG Gordon presenting a Melvin Jones Fellowship to Lion Barry Humphries. Proserpine President Damian Mott looks on. Our Leos recently attended the Leo State Conference in Yeppoon under the eager guidance of Leo Chair Lion Tom Porter and by all reports this was a great success. Rapidly approaching is the International Youth Camp at Camp Kanga in early July. Youth Camp and District Youth Exchange Chair Lion Damien Mott is urgently seeking host families for the incoming youth so if you think you can help or want some information Damien would love to hear from you. His contact details are in the Directory. DG Gordon was particularly pleased to make presentations to five Children of Courage during his visit to Proserpine Lions club Until next month, Gordon Bailey DG Gordon s Travels DG Gordon inducts new member Sharon Little during his visit to Proserpine Lions Club DG Gordon presents his bannerette to President Ian Jaenke to mark his visit to Blue River Mackay Lions Club

3 Two new members, Robyn and John were inducted at Weipa Lions Club. Top photo Nurses Seat of Honour and lower photo Red Cross Ambulance Seat of Honour at Cairns Trinity Beach An enjoyable night at Cardwell Lions Club was capped off when DG Gordon inducted three new members, Wende White, Ellen Roy & Lee Porter. DG Gordon presents his bannerette to Cardwell Lions Club President Glenda Rosendahl President Judy at the dedication of the Seats of Honour Cairns Trinity Beach DG Gordon helps Lion Bob Adams and Ruth with a beach clean up at Florence Bay

4 THANK YOU.. The Committee of Camp Kanga wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation to those members of the following Clubs who attended the working bee over the weekend of 18 th & 19 th of April. Rollingstone 5 Tully 2 Whitsunday 3 Home Hill 2 Lower Herbert Halifax 2 Mackay Host 2 Proserpine 7 The following work was achieved: Excavation, painting and erection of football goal posts on the oval to cater for Soccer, League, Union and that other game. Excavations completed for the erection of 2 solar floodlights when ready for service. Complete interior repainting of 4 cabins in A Block. Spreading of topsoil ready for returfing and spreading of some fill to scour areas. Many thanks to Kay for keeping us fed and watered. Saturday evening dinner was excellent. Thanks also to Ray & Kay for their hospitality Doug Winterflood Camp Kanga Chairman or doug.winterflood1@bigpond.com - 4 -

5 Camp Kanga Working Bee 18 th & 19 th April Congratulations to the hard working Lions who achieved so much to make these improvements to our wonderful District asset Camp Kanga. The photos show how much fun Lions who were unable to attend missed out on

6 26 th April 2015 Dear Lions, Lioness and Leos, Nepal Earthquake On ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 th April 2015 Nepal experienced a 7.9 magnitude earthquake between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara. The devastation is immense, with 1,800 people killed and thousands more left homeless and without shelter. Your Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has acted immediately to give a US$100,000 Emergency Grant, for the Lions of Nepal and neighbouring countries to distribute bottled water, food, blankets, hygiene packs, baby care, toiletries, medicines and temporary shelter to the people in need. The Lions Family in Australia continue to help the Lions of Vanuatu in the rebuilding of their island communities, but we have the capacity and will to help other small nations in their times of extreme difficulties. It is poignant that 100 years ago at Gallipoli the 1 st /6 th Gurkha Rifles Nepalese soldiers were there with the Australian and New Zealander forces. LCIF doesn t forget the needs of Australian communities where recent storms and flooding have caused so much damage in the Hunter Region. Your donation to the LCI/LCIF Disaster Relief Fund will enable much needed assistance to be given to the Nepalese people. Send your cheque in Australian Dollars to your District Cabinet Treasurer. Your donation marked as such is eligible to go towards a Melvin Jones Fellowship or Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship. Conduct a bucket collection in your local community. MD201 is particularly close to this current disaster as we have a Nepalese Lions Club in N5 that gives us a window into this beautiful and peaceful country. They are in close contact with their family and friends providing up to date information on the situation in Nepal. 100% of every dollar donated to LCIF goes to the people in need. Please help Yours in Lionism, Nigel Jeny Please send all donations to the Cabinet Treasurer and mark from which club it is from and for the Nepalese earthquake appeal. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to , or call me. Have a great Day! Best Regards. PDG Barry Brockbank, 201 Q2, LCIF Chairman barry.brockbank@bigpond.com Mobile:

7 Lions Youth Exchange Lions district 201Q2 do have a program called International Youth Exchange Program which involves sourcing suitable Host Families to become hosts to visiting International Youth Exchange from many countries around the World. Period for Hosting: 4-24 th July or 1 27 th August You are expected to provide accommodation, meals and quality Australian lifestyle. Youth Exchange are aged between and are both male and female of which the Host Family will have the choice of the Youth Exchange they wish to have from Lists provided. The Purposes and Objectives of the Youth Exchange Program are: - To bring young people into contact with youth and adults of other countries. - To share family and community life of another culture. - To promote international understanding and goodwill throughout the world. As Host Parents you must accept responsibility of being parents to your guests in the same way you do your own children. Majority of our previous Host Families have found this opportunity to be invaluable for the families and remain in contact with their visiting Youth Exchange for many years after. My name is Damien Michael Mott and I am the District 201Q2 Youth Exchange Chairperson and also International Youth Exchange Camp Director. Should you have anything you wish to enquire about the Youth Exchange Program please contact me q2yechair@gmail.com or Tel: Youth Exchange. Try It. You ll Like It! Please see the attached latest list of Youth Exchange still urgently looking for Host Families. Please give serious consideration to hosting a youth this year. I cannot express the urgency that our district need to have many Host Families it has been unusually slack this year. Yours Kindly in Lionism Damien Mott - 7 -

8 LIONS YOUTH EXCHANGE Seeking host families from any State in Australia for any youth Are you looking for a club project involving youth? Why not offer to host one of the young exchangees travelling to Australia in July-August with the Lions Youth Camp and Exchange Program. Contact your District Youth Exchange Chairperson for host application forms and information (contact details previous page). Keep an eye out for our next flyer in next month. (List of youth current as at 26 April 2015) Youth M/F Age Country Hobbies Family Camp Hosting Elise F 17 Belgium Rowing, Tennis 4-24 July Krokodile Kylian M 17 Belgium Nature, Animals, Cooking (Fussy eater) 4-25 July Kanga Allison F 17 Belgium Nature, Animals, Reading, Theatre 4-24 July Krokodile Isabella F 16 Brazil Vegetarian (Eats fish) Reading, Blogging 4-24 July Krokodile Lucas M 20 Brazil Allergic Sulphur Music, Travelling 4-24 July Krokodile Lucca M 17 Brazil Guitar, Soccer, Running, Diving, Airsoft 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Giulia F 18 Brazil Studying Law 25 Jul 2 Aug Koala Luke M 18 Canada Guitar, Saxaphone, Rugby, Sports 4-25 July Kookaburra Ulla F 19 Denmark Sports, Travel, Architecture 4-24 July Krokodile Sarah F 19 Denmark Reading, Travelling, Spending time with friends 4-25 July Kookaburra Kaisa F 18 Finland Sports 4-24 July Krokodile Eerika F 17 Finland Allergic: Fish, Natural Rubber Sports 4-24 July Krokodile Pinja F 19 Finland Allergic: Raw Tomato- Playing Piano, Music, Musicals, 4-25 July Kookaburra Ice Hockey, Language cultures Sauli M 18 Finland Gym, Music, Dancing 4-25 July Kookaburra Malin F 17 Finland Soccer 4-25 July Kookaburra Niina F 21 Finland Dancing, Exercising, Listening to music 4-25 July Kanga Emma F 17 Finland Gymnastics, Playing Piano 4-25 July Kanga Katri F 17 Finland Allergic: Cats, Dogs, Hazel Nuts, Kiwi Fruit Show 4-25 July Kanga Dancing, Gym Maija F 17 Finland Music, Singing, Playing Piano, Sports 4-25 July Kanga Valtteri F 19 Finland Music, Composing music, Gym 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Ronja F 17 Finland Snowboarding, Running, Singing 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Kio M 17 Finland Icehockey, Soccer, Basketball, Computers 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Vivianna F 17 Finland Allergic: Peanuts, Kiwi Fruit, Pears, Hay -Scouts, Dancing, 4-19 July Koala Reading, Music 25 Jul 2 Aug Antoine M 19 France Football, Cooking 4-25 July Kanga Matthias M 18 Germany Allergic to Bees Badminton, Friends 4-24 July Krokodile Anna F 19 Germany Allergic to Cats Reading, Writing, Singing, Drawing, 4-25 July Kookaburra Walking, Crocheting Helena F 16 Germany Sailing, Jogging, JuJutsu, Skiing, Playing Piano 4-25 July Kookaburra Natascha F 18 Germany Travelling, Volunteering, Fitness, Hosting Youth, 4-25 July Kookaburra friends Simon M 18 Germany Ice Hockey, Sports 4-25 July Kanga Anson M 17 Hong Kong Vegetarian eats fish Movies, Swimming, Hiking 4-25 July Kookaburra - 8 -

9 Manali F 19 India Vegetarian Movies, Music, Dancing, Travelling 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Eimear F 17 Ireland Hockey, Netball, Art, Gymnastics, Coaching, 4-24 July Krokodile Reading, Japanese Emma 17 Ireland Sports, Adventure and Training (Tamworth area) July Kookaburra Yuval F 17 Israel Beach, Surfing, Singing, Reading, Hiking, History 4-24 July Krokodile Asaf M 18 Israel Computer, Physics, Tennis, Diving, Puzzles 4-24 July Krokodile Maayan F 16 Israel Sports, Music, Reading, Hiking 4-25 July Kanga Adi F 17 Israel Dancing, Caring for animals, Reading, Gymnastics 4-25 July Kanga Elias M 20 Israel Playing Piano, Medical Studies July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Lorenzo M 18 Italy Swimming, Basketball, Reading 4-24 July Krokodile Alberto M 17 Italy Football 4-24 July Krokodile Francesca F 17 Italy Movies, Reading, Music 4-25 July Kookaburra Giulia F 18 Italy Swimming, Reading, Writing 4-25 July Kookaburra Rebecca F 17 Italy Music, Reading, Movies, Tennis, Hockey, Swimming 4-25 July Kookaburra Eugenia F 21 Italy Photography, Music, Trekking 4-25 July Kookaburra Antonio M 20 Italy Studies Economics, Travel, Photography, Cars, 4-25 July Kanga Bikes Chiari F 18 Italy Skateboarding, Travel, Cooking, Reading 4-25 July Kanga Alberto M 21 Italy Football, Videogames, Music, Travel 4-25 July Kanga Ilaria F 16 Italy Reading, Horse riding 4-25 July Kanga Matteo M 17 Italy Sports, Movies, Reading 4-25 July Kanga Silvia F 17 Italy Skating, Volleyball, Reading 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Emma F 17 Italy Reading, Writing, Music 4-19 July Koala 25 Jul 2 Aug Kristupas M 17 Lithuania Planes, Racing Cars, Singing, Basketball 4-24 July Krokodile Robin M 17 Mexico Playing Guitar & other instruments, Science, 4-24 July Krokodile Dinosaurs Gabriela F 20 Mexico Reading, Sport, Music, Other countries 4-25 July Kookaburra Daphne F 17 Netherlands Dancing, Tennis, Skiing, Socialising 4-24 July Krokodile Alex M 20 Netherlands Soccer, Playing guitar, Video games 4-24 July Krokodile Niek M 17 Netherlands Sports, Friends 4-25 July Kanga Wendela F 18 Netherlands Hockey, Long Boarding, Skiing, Tubing, Snorkelling 4-25 July Kanga Allergic to pets- Water sports, Hockey, Arts 4-19 July Koala Myrthe F 20 Netherlands 25 Jul 2 Aug Monika F 17 Poland Arts, Phychology, Windsurfing, Animals 4-24 July Krokodile Yu-Lin M 19 Taiwan Studies Commercial Designs, Movies, Music, Travel 4-24 July Krokodile Alara F 17 Turkey Playing Piano, Ice-Skating, Swimming 4-24 July Krokodile Eren M 20 Turkey Business Information, Meditation, Dance, Music, 4-25 July Kanga Sport Amanda F 17 USA Dance, Music, Outdoors 4-25 July Kookaburra Gabriel M 19 USA Computer, Video Games, Movies 4-25 July Kanga Ruben M 17 USA Travelling, Meeting new people 25 Jul 2 Aug Koala JAPANESE YOUTH Youth M/ Hosting Age Country Hobbies F required Camp Saki F 16 Japan Playing basketball, singing, swimming 1-27 August Kanga Miku F 16 Japan Handball, volleyball, reading, 1-27 August Kanga Ayane K F 16 Japan Cooking, singing, dance (high school club) 1-27 August Kanga Marin F 18 Japan Photography, listening to music 2-27 August Ami F 18 Japan Basketball, watching baseball, volleyball 6-27 August Kazuki F 16 Japan Table tennis, cooking, reading 2-27 August Honoka F 18 Japan Singing, listening to music 2-27 August Ayane O F 17 Japan Playing flute, music club captain, singing, dancing 2-27 August Kookaburra - 9 -

10 Lions Club of Mareeba Hello, You are invited. Please set aside the date the 21 st June See flyer above. Once again the Mareeba Lions are holding the urban townscape metrogaine to raise money for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. This will be the third year we have held the event. The previous two have been enjoyable experiences for the participants and have raised much needed funds for the ALCCRF. We hope you can attend this years event. We have made some changes to the format which should make it even more fun for you. Please encourage your family and friends to become involved. Please circulate the message and flyer to your contacts, and like us on Facebook. We want to encourage teams to enter and compete against each other to be the Champion Metrogainer Besides, it is a good way to get out of the house, get off the couch, get some exercise, and maybe learn something about your community. We thank our sponsors; Mareeba Toyota and Hansen Ford FNQ Filters and Parts and Hydraulink Hose and Fittings Millar Teitzel Accountants& Advisors O Donnells Office Power The Original Rescue Swag. (As seen on Channel 10 Shark Tank) Mareeba Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank

11 Incoming Officers Seminars May 2015 This year we are running the ICOS sessions in 7 locations across the District so that ALL clubs can access the training to get them on to the right foot to start the new Lions year. If you have been elected to the position of President, Secretary, Treasurer or Membership Chairman, it is most important that you attend the seminar to make sure you understand your role for the coming year, and are up to date with the latest information. Even repeat officers have something to learn! Other club members who want to expand their skills and knowledge are also welcome to attend. This year, the training will be more hands-on and interactive, so you can start putting your skills into action. Secretaries are asked to bring your club s logon details for MyLCI, so that you can practise using the reporting site. In Cairns, you will also need to bring a laptop or ipad if possible. Here are the details for this year s ICOS sessions. Morning or afternoon tea will be provided. Could each club secretary please contact the local coordinator at least one week before the training date to confirm the number of members who will be attending? Centre Date Location Coordinator Townsville Sat 9 May The Cathedral School Toni Lanphier 1-5pm 154 Ross River Rd toni.lanphier@bigpond.com Tablelands Sat 16 May 1-5pm Cairns Tully Mackay Bowen Richmond Sun 17 May 9am 1pm Sat 23 May 1-5pm Sat 23 May 1 5pm Sun 24 May 9.30am 1.30pm 30/31 May (tbc) N Block (upstairs) Atherton High School (lunch at The Stump prior if you are interested) Woree State High School Rigg St, Cairns Community Hall Bowen State High School Senior Precinct e-learning Centre Mackay Base Hospital K Block Staff Development Unit Bowen State High School Library Tbc Any questions, please contact Lion Toni Lanphier, District Leadership Coordinator Ph Kath Scully kathscully@westnet.com.au Ph Rachel Davey davrgcj@bigpond.net.au Ph Irene Braddick braddicks@tpg.com.au Ph Gary Kenny kennymky1@optusnet.com.au Ph Ross Newell jknoo45@gmail.com Ph Cairns Convention 2015 is on its way Our Place a Tropical Treasure October th at Ibis Styles Cairns Colonial Club Cannon Street Cairns, situated in a beautiful rainforest. Our convention will hold all its events at the Colonial Club, you can stay relax and enjoy this year s convention at leisure. Special Rates are available for Lions booking through the Colonial Club. There will be access to visit Cairns for shopping, Reef trips, Tablelands, Kuranda and all our region has to offer. We are offering Early Bird Registration if you book and pay your registration in full by 31 st.august it will go into a draw for your entire Conference Package refund

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18 Start a New Club Invite Members Strengthen Membership Membership Reports Centennial Membership Awards Lions Clubs International is excited to present our Centennial Celebration Membership Awards! To commemorate 100 years of service and celebrate the achievements of our members, we are rewarding Lions and Lions clubs that invite new members and help organize new clubs with special recognition! See how you can be a part of our Centennial Celebration and help strengthen our organization for the next 100 years. The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards Program began on April 1, and runs through For more details, visit the Centennial Membership Web page. Centennial Sponsor and Centennial Club Organizer Awards Invite a new member and be recognized as a Centennial Sponsor. Help organize a new club and be recognized as a Centennial Club Organizer. Both will receive immediate recognition with a Limited Edition pin and certificate and automatically qualify for even greater recognition! Additional Membership Awards Centennial Sponsors and Centennial Club Organizers can earn even more awards. Recognition increases each year a new Lion or new Lions club remains active! Silver Centennial Lion Earn when a new Lion or new club remains in good standing for 1 year and a day Gold Centennial Lion Earn when a new Lion or new club remains in good standing for 2 years and a day Diamond Centennial Lion Earn when a new Lion or new club remains in good standing for 3 years and a day Lions Club Awards Lions clubs can also receive special recognition for inducting new members and sponsoring new clubs! Premier Centennial Lions Club Earn when a Lions club inducts at least three (3) new members or sponsors a new club (new members or new club need to be active for 2 years and a day) World Class Centennial Lions Club Earn when a Lions club inducts at least three (3) new members in each of the three fiscal years of the Centennial Celebration Membership Awards Program and sponsors a Centennial Lions club during one of those years

19 2015 Lions Youth of the Year 201Q2 The YOTY Program for Q districts in 2015 was a great success with judges at the State Final choosing Patrick Cross from Q3 to go on to the National final where he will represent all of Queensland. The public speaking state winner was Sean McCarthy from Q1. The program began months before with clubs throughout the state conducting club finals then Zone and finally District finals where one entrant from each District would compete at the State Final. In fact 628 contestants from 250 schools faced the 547 judges in front of 6872 audience members with 140 clubs involved in the club, zone and district finals. More specifically in Q2 we had 40 clubs, 42 schools and 148 students involved in the Program. The National Australia Bank, as well as being the major sponsor, provided 40 staff in Q2 and 103 state wide as judges. This is to be commended as it helps the sponsor get the most out of it s investment in the Program. The support of Lions and the extended Lions Family in our district made my job so much easier as the team approach setting, one goal, will always get you over the line. The standard of the students this year is a reflection on the work put in by their teachers and parents. From my experience this does not come easily especially when it has to fit in around their studies. This Program has been going now for many years and it was reassuring to listen to our District entrants comment on the relevance of the Program in today s changing world. I was pleased that the all saw it as a positive influence which gives me hope for the future. In my role as district Chairman 201Q2 I have had great support from the entire Lions Family and for that I say thank you all. After a break to catch my breath it will be time to start again. I look forward to working with all of you next year. Yours truly, David Bradshaw

20 Saturday 11 th April saw the QLD Youth of the Year State Final being held, with approx 130 in attendance watching four young gentlemen compete to represent QLD at the National Final in Newcastle. It was the first time in 8 years that it was an all boys State Final with: Sean McCarthy from Q1 (representing Lions Club Brisbane Camp Hill Carindale); Hamza Ashraf from Q2 (representing Lions Club Mackay Northern Beaches); Patrick Cross from Q3 (representing Lions Club Brisbane Bardon); and Michael McLure from Q4 (representing Lions Club Callide Valley) all competing on the night. After a great night of Impromptu Questions and Prepared Speeches, the winners were announced with Sean McCarthy from Q1 (left on photo) being announced as the Public Speaking Winner; and Patrick Cross from Q3 (right on photo) being announced as the overall QLD State Winner, who will now go forward to represent QLD in the National Final in Newcastle where he will be up against the best of the other states in Australia. Congratulations to all four of the finalists who competed on the night, I know that you did your Districts very proud. And all of our congratulations and best wishes to Patrick as our QLD entrant at the National Final. Many thanks Jenny Maguire QLD State YOTY Coordinator It was the first time in 8 years that it was an all boys State Final with: Sean McCarthy from Q1 (representing Lions Club Brisbane Camp Hill Carindale); Hamza Ashraf from Q2 (representing Lions Club Mackay Northern Beaches); Patrick Cross from Q3 (representing Lions Club Brisbane Bardon); and Michael McLure from Q4 (representing Lions Club Callide Valley) all competing on the night. Sean McCarthy from Q1 (left on photo) being announced as the Public Speaking Winner; and Patrick Cross from Q3 (right on photo) being announced as the overall QLD State Winner

21 An Update on Cyclone Pam from Vanuatu This report from Vanuatu and New Caledonia Lions shows how Lions with your Clubs support are making a difference. There is still lots to do, ask your Clubs yet to make a donation to LCIF Disaster Relief Fund for their help. To view the report, click the link below. are&bpub=sdx.skydrive&resid=f3b E426E53!476&cid=f3b622375e426e53&app =Word&wdo=2&authkey=!AmHlxQbOECE_4 WQ Scripture Union Donation The two clubs agreed to hand over the profits from their voluntary service to the program, which helps provide five chaplains to seven schools throughout the Burdekin district. Members of the Home Hill Rotary Club joined the Lions Club members at their dinner meeting at the Crown Hotel last week, at which the presidents of each club, Sam Harris (Lions) and Michael Newton (Rotary) handed over cheques totalling $672 to Home Hill High School teacher, Rhonda Williams, on behalf of the Chaplaincy Program. During the presentation, Mrs Williams explained that the program had to raise $50,000 each year to maintain the important support service at the district s schools. She also detailed how the chaplains were able to assist both the students and teachers through their daily lives at their respective schools. The funds raised came from the provision of food and the sale of flameproof candles during the Carols evening s entertainment. Cairns Combined Women s Service Clubs Dinner Pictured from left to right is Sam Harris, President of the Home Hill Lions club. Home Hill High School teacher, Rhonda Williams and Michael Newton, President of the Home Hill Rotary club A JOINT effort in community service by Home Hill s two service clubs has resulted in a substantial donation being handed over to the schools Chaplaincy program in the Burdekin district. The Home Hill Lions and Rotary Clubs combined in December, 2014 to provide the catering for the hundreds of people who attended the annual Carols in the Park program, conducted in Home Hill in the lead-up to Christmas in the Burdekin Shire. Lions from the Cairns Lioness and Lions Clubs attended Cairns Combined Woman's Service Clubs dinner. Meet Your Mates at Mingela Good day to all Lions, Lionesses, Leos, friends and partners. It s just over three weeks until we go to Mingela, can I please have some numbers of people and Clubs wanting to go so that I can organise a bus. The more we have the cheaper it is to travel as per NOTICE. Any further questions please ask. Jacko, Lions Club of Townsville Barrier Reef

22 Proserpine & Whitsunday Lions Joint Project Lions Clubs join together to provide much needed monitors for the local Proserpine Hospital. Club Presidents presented funds for over $30,000 towards this hospital project. Whitsunday Lions Tackle Wish List Whitsunday Lions, tackling a wish list from the Proserpine Nursing home, selected the top two items - a much needed Automated Stand Aid & a tilt shower chair. These items will benefit the staff & residents of the home greatly. Pictured left to right Whitsunday Lions President Bill Harrison, Hospital Auxiliary President Lola Mudie, Hospital Business Manager Tracey Stroud and Proserpine Lions President Damien Mott. ANZAC Day at Airlie Beach Six Whitsunday Lions marched at the jammed packed Anzac March held at Airlie Beach on the 25th April, during a fly over poppies where dropped on to the crowds & marchers. Picture shows Manager of the home Tom Saide & Care Manager Fiona Beveridge demonstrating its use to Lions Betty & Helen on its arrival at the home last week 2 New Members at Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club PDG John Muller was pleased to induct two new members into the Castle Hill Lions Club during a club visit by Rollingstone Lions during March. The new members are Donna and Wayne Gregory and we all wish them a long and happy association with Lions. Wayne has settled in quickly taking up the Bulletin Editors job post change over in June. Pictured Lions Michelle, Betty, Robina & Barbara. Photo L to R PDG John Muller, new members Donna and Wayne Gregory with their sponsor Lion Gay Rebgetz

23 Ayr, Home Hill and Townsville Barrier Reef Clubs combine to provide help. The article below was recently in the Advocate with our Lions Club of Ayr Inc. Life Member Les Henaway. Ayr Lions Club was visited by Townsville Barrier Reef Lions and Home Hill Lions on the night that our donation was made. The donation from Ayr Lions Club was followed by Barrier Reef and then Home Hill with the total donation amount from all three clubs being $900. Newsletter Information If you have any items you would like included in next month s bulletin (space permitting) this must be received NO LATER than 15th of the month by mail or . If possible please forward items by with pictures in JPEG format to:- The Editor Graham Fraser 20 St Davids Close Kirwan 4817 Or gfmf@bigpond.net.au Phone:

24 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS IN THE LIONS FAMILY Changed Contact Details Leo Chairperson Marty Peebles was hacked late last month and he has not been able to access any messages sent to his old address since Marty now has a new address, martinpeebles52@gmail.com On behalf of the family of Lions of District 201Q2, a very warm welcome to the following new members who have recently joined our organisation. Alligator Creek Branch Club Shannon Harding Sponsor Simon Boden Jessica Jarred Brett Otto Casey Power Colleen Bryant Michael Bryant Ayr Sponsor Jan Hatherell Sponsor Jan Hatherell Sponsor Jan Hatherell Dalrymple Regional Sponsor Sponsor Hughenden Branch Club Lawrie Baillie Wayne Caldwell Michael Gray Gregory Jones Sponsor Thomas Gehring Sponsor Thomas Gehring Sponsor Juanita Holden Sponsor Vincent Bill Ingham Alicia Cason Lea Sponsor Gil Elliott Sharon Little Proserpine Sponsor Timothy McBride Rollingstone and District Danny De Bruyn Trevor Helwig Sponsor John Muller Sponsor Malita Zammit Thuringowa Alice River Anthony McCann Sponsor Richard Cordukes Townsville Northern Suburbs Mark Louk Sponsor Austin Lanphier Yungaburra Doug Sweedman Sponsor John Compton We wish all the new members many enjoyable years of Lions Service. Please update your records and contacts accordingly. Tolga & District Lions Club Correct Postal Address:- "Postal address for Tolga Lions Club should read 'PO Box 221' NOT Box 42 as printed in the new directory." Cairns Trinity Bay Lions Club Secretary Irene Bailey Only one number now - no land line Mobile Bulwai Cultural Heritage Lions Club Secretary Lion Gary Davis P O Box 892 Kuranda Qld gnldavis@clubtelco.com Ph Mob Cairns Business Lions Club New lyncj@clcaustralia.com Mission Beach Lions Club New President Stephen Wells New missionbeachlions@gmail.com Tom Porter - Youth Activities Leos Chairman tomporter@iinet.net.au Mobile: PDG Garth Gleeson roga2511@gmail.com New address:- Home Hill Lions Club New address:- homehilllions@gmail.com Zone 2 Chairman Chris Symonds New address:- crisatmalanda@gmail.com