The 201Q2 District Governor s Bulletin Issue 1 July District Governor Gary Kenny. The 201Q2 District Governor s Bulletin Issue 4 October 2013

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1 The 201Q2 District Governor s Bulletin Issue 1 July 2011 District Governor Gary Kenny The 201Q2 District Governor s Bulletin Issue 4 October 2013 We will await what surprises IP Barry and his Board may announce whilst in our District! Just down the road a little in Mackay, Ray Hansen and his Team are putting the final touches to the planning to ensure the 2013 District Convention, will be a memorable occasion. From the Friday night multi-cultural feast with traditional dancing, with great guest speakers including IVP Joe Preston and a great District Governor s Banquet, conventioneers are in for a great time. Hi there Lions of Q2, October is an important month for Lions in a number of ways; internationally it is Membership month, but particularly this year in Q2, October will be huge with the Lions International Board coming to our District, to Port Douglas and of course, our own District Convention. There are many Lions of our District putting in the hard yards presently, ensuring these two large upcoming events are going to be the success we would expect. PDG John Muller and his Team are working hard to ensure that our visitors from all points of the Lions world, have a great time where the Rainforest meets the Reef! Our International Board and their partners, as well as our Australian Council of Governors, are sure to leave our shores with a great taste of our famous North Queensland hospitality, with IP Barry Palmer agreeing that his choosing NQ for his Board meeting was a masterful choice! We also are providing a session on How to handle the Media, on Friday afternoon. The Organising Committee is planning to provide Something for Everyone and of course, Pudgy will be in attendance! I thank both teams of Lions for their work at present. In addition to all the above, Lion Audrey and I will be attending the Q3 and Q4 Conventions, also in October. The Q Governors this year have become very close - A busy time ahead indeed! To mid-september, we have visited 30 Clubs and we are thankful for the marvellous hospitality at the Club meetings and often at Lions homes. With our busy October schedule, there won t be many club visits made but we will make up for this in November. We have been very impressed with the range of wonderful projects and service that clubs are providing to their communities, including a number of large projects being planned. I don t like to pick out one project, but I must congratulate those Lions involved in the CCIA bike ride, which raises huge funds for Kids cancer, year after year

2 October is membership month, so I should re-iterate my Membership Aims for this year - A focus on Retention, by improving club atmosphere & with it member satisfaction As part of this, value contribution, recognize achievements, enjoy each other s company and have fun Rather than expect youth to change to our traditional ways, consider a Branch Club of young people they meet separately but count as a subset of the main club To promote female membership our District currently 34% - room for improvement A Club Growth Challenge for every Club of plus one net member increase 2 Larrikans from 201Q2 in Bali Audrey and I, with PDG John Muller, attended the ANZI Forum in Bali in early September. The Balinese are lovely people and impressed all with their cultural displays and absolute grace. We need to promote next year s Forum to be held in Adelaide, to all Lions and particularly to Club Presidents, who not only have a range of informative sessions from which to choose, but also can attend a meeting with the International President. I hope to see many of you at Convention in Mackay on October 18 th to 20 th. Don t forget your Club banners for the street march, Island dress for Friday night and black, green & gold theme for Saturday evening. Cheers for now, DG Gary I have given my support and approval to a major project to be run out of our largest Club, Townsville Castle Hill, to raise $1M across the State, to provide essential feed to the stock out west, dying from the drought conditions. Audrey and I saw firsthand how dry it is on our western trip and we were appalled at the conditions. Please give this Lions Appeal your wholehearted support as it comes out to you soon. We have as a District done extremely well so far this year with member additions. Well done all! DG Gary Spotted in the Isa on his Western Trip - 2 -

3 Kidnapped! More photographs from the visit to Bali to attend the ANZI Forum in September. The Ingham Lions Mafia has struck again!!! Pudgy the platypus who has been accompanying DG Gary Kenny and Audrey on their Club visits has been kidnapped! DG Gary and Lion Audrey had a very close encounter with Captain Jack Sparrow during their recent trip to Bali. A ransom note was found in place of Pudgy demanding $500 or the duckbill will get it! DG Gary said, Pudgy was a quiet little fellow, like all platypus, but had a vital role to play in acquiring donations for ALF. The ransom note! Our enterprising DG calmly put a dot between the 5 and the zeroes on the ransom note and handed over $5.00 for his safe return. The kidnapping could have been a real concern at this time, leading up to Convention, where Pudgy will have a lead role to play, said DG Gary. DG Gary meets one of the local Balinese people - 3 -

4 Lions Clubs International District 201 Q Hello Lions of Queensland, 15 September, 2013 I write in support of a vital project for Queensland Lions Clubs to urgently support our drought ravaged brothers and sisters of western Queensland. My wife Lion Audrey and I have recently completed a tour of our District s western clubs west of Townsville through Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek and Cloncurry out to Mt Isa then north to Karumba. We were shocked by what we saw with the drought very much evident. I am sure each of your District s country areas have similar issues. Some Lions from one of our clubs, Townsville Castle Hill, are often on the ground out there, and have commenced a drought relief project to deliver stock feed to those most in need and also hopefully to avoid more worrying consequential aspects of the farmers wellbeing. Through this fund raising effort, we hope at least to preserve our western graziers breeding stock. You might ask, how do we intend to deliver the produce & assure ourselves that it gets to the right people? The Team has had discussions with and have accepted to join with a voluntary outfit, Aussie Helpers, who are already on the ground specifically set up and with an existing network delivering feed to stock but much more is needed. I have met with Brian Egan, the founder of Aussie Helpers Brian was named Australia s Senior Citizen of the Year a couple of years ago, for his work in setting up Aussie Helpers. Please Google Aussie Helpers I did and was impressed with what I saw! Unfortunately the cost of stock feed & delivery is not cheap. I have endorsed for District Q2 s support, a project to raise $1M quickly, hopefully through Lions across Queensland running projects for this cause. Your District has also endorsed support of this project by their Lions Clubs Your Club will shortly be contacted to participate in this project - I ask for your Club s endorsement in support of your country cousins who are doing it so tough out there. Thank you for considering this vital community project. Gary Kenny District Governor Lions - Bringing Dreams to Life District Governor Gary Kenny 1 st Vice District Governor 2 nd Vice District Governor Cabinet Secretary Cabinet Treasurer Lion Gordon Bailey Lion Kathleen Scully PDG Barry Brockbank PDG Tom Becker POST: 2 Wyuna St., Annandale Townsville Qld BarryBrockbank@me.com - 4 -

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6 Greetings from Mackay Zone 10, your hosts for the District Q2 Convention 2013! An update on the program, what s on and what you ll miss by not attending this year! The program is firming up well, spearheaded by the attendance of the International First Vice President, Joe Preston. The entertainment and learning starts on Friday, with registration available from 12pm. A session on media training for Lions is on offer, or barefoot bowls for those looking for something a bit lighter. Dinner will be a cultural feast at Mackay s South Sea Islander Hut, celebrating 150 years of their presence in Mackay. You ll miss out on a hungi for dinner if you re not here! Saturday begins with a street march, so don t forget to bring your Club Banner. The march will be received by Mackay s Mayor, Cr Deirdre Comerford. The flag raising ceremony will be undertaken by our Leos, come and see them in action. Mackay s own Sharon Heaslip will be performing the National Anthems, a very talented country and western singer so you don t have to worry about your singing, everyone else will be listening to Sharon! The main raffle will also be drawn. One lucky Lion will be taking off with a flight from the Mackay Tiger Moth Museum! The theme for the DG s Banquet is Green and Gold, with semi-formal dress required. Get those thinking caps on! Sunday s Remembrance ceremony will be noteworthy. Have both breakfast and lunch with us on Sunday at the event venue, the Mackay Turf Club at Ooralea. Conventioneers will find Mackay s motel strip on Nebo Rd close to the venue, which will also host the DG s Banquet. So, grab your registration form out of the Northern Lion, fill it out and send it and your registration fees to Melissa Green, at melissa.green@boq.com.au. We look forward to seeing you there! Ray Hansen (Chair) and the Zone 10 Convention Committee The guest speakers are of exceptional quality, with the other business sessions will be informative as well. Saturday night s District Governor s Banquet will be a fine affair, including the announcement of the winner of Miss P and the Leo of the Year

7 Registration Form - Registrations Close 20 th September 2013 REGISTRANT/PARTNER DETAILS: Lion / Lioness/ Title Leo/Partner E.g. PDG Surname Given Name Club District First Convention? CONTACT DETAILS: Address: Phone: (Home) (Work) (Mobile) Fax: SPECIAL REQUESTS: i.e. Special Dietary, Disability. Postcode: FUNCTIONS & MEALS (All prices include GST): Function / Meal (Note Morning / Afternoon Tea will be provided) Approx. Time Cost No. s Sub-Total Friday Registration Ooralea Turf Club From: 12 Noon 12 noon -5 pm Training How to handle the media Ooralea Turf Club 3pm -5pm free $ Barefoot Bowls Shakespeare St City Bowls 3pm -5pm $10 $ Multi Cultural Feast (Islander Theme) South Sea Islander Hut Nebo Rd 6.30pm $20 $ Saturday Saturday Lunch Ooralea Turf Club 12:30pm $12 $ Partner s function (lunch & lots of fun) South Suburban Bowls Club 12:00pm $20 $ DG s Banquet (theme black, green & gold Semi Formal) Ooralea Turf Club Limited to 240 people. 7:00pm for 7:30pm $45 $ Bus transport to Banquet tba $10 $ Sunday Breakfast for all Ooralea Turf Club 7:30am $10 $ Farewell Celebration lunch Ooralea Turf Club 12:30pm $12 $ Takeaway lunch 12:30pm $12 $ Merchandise (All prices include GST) Cost Quantity Convention Commemorative Pin $5 $ Raffle Tickets $1 $ SUB-TOTAL $ Less Early Bird Registration ($20 if applicable) $ TOTAL $ - 7 -

8 ACCOMMODATION: As Mackay accommodation is in much demand, it is advisable to pre-book accommodation to assure its availability for our conventioneers. Accommodation along Nebo Rd is advisable. Some suggested contacts below: Mackay Tourism Ltd PO Box 5754 Mackay MC Qld 4741 Phone: TRANSPORTATION REQUEST: Buses for the DG s Banquet on Saturday night are available at a nominal charge of $10 per head for the return trip. Please provide the number of people plus the accommodation location in the space provided below if this service is required. Pickup points available on Nebo Rd and City Centre will be advised. No. of people: Your Accommodation: PAYMENT: Cash Cheque Money Order Direct Deposit or Internet Transfer (Please do not mail Cash) $ Direct Deposits to be made to: Lions Club of Mackay Host Inc District 201Q2 Convention A/c 2013 Bank: BoQ Branch Number: Account Number: (For Direct Deposits/Internet Transfers please attach Transaction Record to this Registration Form) Please send completed Registration Form, together with payment to: Registrations Lions 201Q2 Convention PO Box 3726 North Mackay Qld 4740 Or melissa.green@boq.com.au PLEASE NOTE Admission to all Hospitality Functions is by TICKET ONLY All Functions are to be Pre-Paid at time of Registration OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: Receipt Number: Registration Numbers: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY TREASURER REGISTRATIONS Ray Hansen Heather Tuck Reay Tuck Melissa Green Ph: Ph: Ph: Ph: Conray77@tpg.com.au heatherreay@gmail.com heatherreay@gmail.com melissa.green@boq.com.au - 8 -

9 New Barry J Palmer Fellowship This is the new Barry J Palmer Fellowship which will cost Clubs $2, It will be accompanied by a suitable lapel pin about size of 5c piece. All proceeds will go to the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. I will have details at Convention however if Clubs wish to pre order now they can contact me by e mail or phone, numbers in Directory, Health projects B. Thanks, Aussie - 9 -

10 NEWS UPDATE! International Board Meeting Chairman of the Host Committee, Past District Governor John Muller OAM said Lions Clubs and members from Q2 in North Queensland are thrilled to support this International Board Meeting. Lions, Lioness and Leos from Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns and other North Queensland clubs will be assisting IP Barry and his Pride of Lions roar * The Lions Clubs International Board of Directors meeting in Port Douglas between 1-18th October is a "World First" for our country. International President Barry Palmer AM from Sydney is the first Australian to hold this position in 96 years of Lionism, and this is the first time an International Board Meeting will be held here. Members of the Lions International Board and their partners will spend 10 days in Port Douglas for their annual board meeting. The Board, which consists of The Executive Officers, 34 international directors plus other Board Appointees from all parts of the world oversees all aspects of Lions business, finances, property and management. * At the same time, and because of the International Board Meeting, our Australian Council of Governors will also be in Port Douglas for their Cabinet Meeting. DG Gary will host his fellow DG s and MD201 Council a first for Q2 as well. * All up, this major Lions activity will bring over 240 people to the Mossman/Port Douglas area in this 2 week period. THE GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND, MS PENELOPE WENSLEY AC TO OPEN LIONS INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEETING Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland MS Penelope Wensley AC, will officially open the Lions International Board meeting at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas at 9.30am on Sunday 6th October. Mossman Club Host * For over 50 years, the Lions Club of Mossman has provided invaluable support to the local Mossman & Port Douglas Community. The Club is very much involved in helping us bring this event to their community, and we also will be doing all we can to help them raise their profile in the community. The Lions Lioness and Leo clubs of Mossman, Kuranda, Mareeba, Cairns together with the host committee will be working very hard to make sure the hosting of IP Barry and Wife Anne together with the International Board. The 10 day meeting will culminate in the celebration of World Sight Day on October 10th with special events being held in Mossman. International Board off to Kuranda International President Barry Palmer will take his board members & partners to Kuranda on Friday 11 th - arriving by train at approx am and departing approx PM on the Sky Rail. * Welcome to Country on the Railway Station platform by Lion Manny Ross and a group of Aboriginal Performers (Manny was the performer who we took to Hamburg to perform for Barry Palmer at many of the Convention Events). * On completion, they will gather at the Sky Rail at approx 1.00PM to depart. There may be another brief "farewell" from Manny on his Didge! If any Q2 Lions Lioness Leos are in the area they are more than welcome to be in Kuranda on the day to say G day

11 $50K SightFirst Grant for Lions Australia in Northern Queensland As part of Lions World Sight Day, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded Lions Australia a US$50,000 SightFirst Grant to support the eye health activities in the Lions District 201Q2 area of North Queensland. This grant will be used by local Lions clubs to benefit the communities of Cairns, Townsville and Mackay in a range of ways Donations to each of the Low Vision Clinics in Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. Funds towards the purchase of a "Retinomax 3 Auto Refractor/Keratometer" for Cairns Base Hospital Opthalmic services. Finally Lions will purchase a small community bus (which will carry the Lions logo) to facilitate "self movement" by the Mossman Health Centre and will be used to assist with patient transfers from Mossman/Port Douglas catchment area to Cairns for specialist Opthamology and other eye related professional services. Currently clients have to pay $170 per round trip at own expense on public transport because this service is not funded under the Health system. Many cannot afford this cost, and subsequently do not attend their appointments. The provision of this vehicle will greatly assist with improving sight in this area. Founded in 1990 the SightFirst program is Lions Clubs International's most ambitious and successful initiative funded through the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF). The program s mission is to build comprehensive eye care systems to fight the major causes of blindness and to care for people who are blind or visually impaired. Through their grants they provide support for communities to upgrade hospitals and clinics, train doctors, nurses and healthcare workers, distribute medicine and raise awareness about eye diseases and conditions. Lions have raised more than US$415 million to fund the Sight First program to save sight around the world and have made quality eye care accessible to millions of people in need. Barry J. Palmer International President

12 Thank You Lions from 201Q2 Lions Club of Townsville-Ross Valley Inc. $ Lions Club of Trinity Beach Inc. $2, Lioness Club of Tully $ Lions Club of Tully Inc $ Lions Club of Whitsunday Inc $ TOTAL $9, Lion Peter Harrison Chairman Lions Hearing Dogs Inc. HOW OUR DOGS HELP Lions Hearing Dogs says THANK YOU for the support from your Clubs during the 2012/2013 year and we trust we can look forward to your support in the future. Listed below are the donations for the 2012/2013 Lions year. This includes, dog sponsorship, purchase of merchandise and donations. Lions Club of Atherton Inc. $ Lion Bill Firth $ Lions Club of Cairns Inc. $1, Lions Club of Cairns Trinity Bay Inc. $ Lions Club of Cardwell Inc $1, Lions Club of Cleveland Bay Inc. $ Lioness Club of Herberton $ Lions Club of Ingham Inc $ Lioness Club of Innisfail $ Lions Club of Innisfail Inc. $ Lions Club of Mackay Host Inc. $ Lions Club of Malanda Inc. $ Lions Club of Mareeba Inc. $ Lions Club of Millaa Millaa Inc. $ Lions Club of Mission Beach Inc $ Lioness Club of Proserpine $50.00 Lions Club of Proserpine Inc $ Ravenshoe & District Lions Club of Inc. $ Rollingstone& District Lions Club of Inc. $ Townsville Barrier Lions Club of Reef Inc $ Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club of Lioness Club of Inc $ Townsville Northern Suburbs $ Lions hearing dogs have transformed the lives of hundreds of Australians. Hearing dogs alert their owners to sounds in the home by touching the owner with a paw things like knocks on the door, a baby crying or the phone ringing. Most importantly, hearing dogs alert their owners to life-saving sounds like smoke alarms. Our dogs not only offer safety, security and independence for the hearing impaired at home, they also give many the confidence to participate more fully in their community. Hearing dogs are not just working dogs; they offer years of faithful and friendly companionship. They are very special indeed. Each Lions hearing dog costs approximately $30,000 to train to certified hearing dog level. This includes the ongoing support the training centre offers throughout the life of the dog. The cost of training covers the initial purchase of the dog from the shelter, food, veterinary tests and treatments, staff for training and kennel management, facility and vehicle maintenance and, most importantly from the dog s point of view, their treats. Lions clubs donate significant amounts to keep the centre running, which we could not do without. However we always welcome any donations of money and goods and services to help us operate most effectively

13 The Clubs have been busy! Proserpine Lions Club The Proserpine Lions Club recently presented the Proserpine Nursing Home with a new dishwasher, oven and bakeware items. Nancy Bellert, the Lifestyle Coordinator was over the moon to accept these donations for the Lifestyle Therapy Unit. She said that the Service Clubs were exceptional and extremely generous, which was a reflection on how generous the people of the Whitsundays were. The gifts were presented by Proserpine Lions Secretary, Horace Lowbridge, who said that the club was raised from the local community and was happy that the donations were going back into the local community. Grazier and poet Tom Muloni from Mena Creek entertained the crowd with his dogs and ducks routine. Dr Merrilee Frankish gave a heartfelt talk on her time in New Ireland province Papua New Guinea with Australian Doctors International. left to right:- Nancy Bellert, Debbie Jones, Horace Lowbridge and Joy Forster. Mareeba Lioness Club The Mareeba Lioness Club again held a very successful Pink Ribbon Garden party in the grounds of John and Delsi DeLai s Mareeba home. As a result the Club has been able to donate $10, to the Queensland Cancer Council breast Cancer research project. And the ladies got into a bit of Zumba to loosen up

14 Mission Beach Lions Club Already we are into September, and Mission Beach Lions are going from strength to strength in Three new members have boosted the team this year, and a number of new ventures are being progressed. We had the good fortune to be involved with Cycle Qld s Mission Beach to Port Douglas bike tour last week. The weather was miserable, but the spirits were high with all the cyclists keen to explore the area and be involved with some fun activities that the villages had put on. Our job was to act as runners for registration (overall 740 cyclists were registered) and to offload over 600 bike boxes from 3 trucks for the cyclists to piece together and get on their way. Lions Stephen Wells, Reg Kuchler and Allan Mackney - getting ready to package another bundle of merchandise. Also this year, we embarked on the 2013 Hysterical (oops historical) Bus Tour and hoping to make this an annual event, 6 pubs, a huge dinner and plenty of history. This was a huge success and was talked about by all for a few weeks after! A few major milestones were met 30 year and 40 year membership badges to Lion Greg Heath and Lion Reg Kuchler respectively, a couple of huuuuge wedding anniversaries and a successful combined changeover dinner Lions and Cycle Qld volunteers offloading boxes The collective Lions and guests- at the final pub of the night! The registration Center Lion Sheila Lawler getting ready to package another bundle of merchandise. Along with our regular projects and a few new ones (we are embarking on a vehicle safety campaign this September), we are having a busy year! If you are visiting the area, feel free to contact a MBL (no not an exotic drink!) for a chat or a coldie at our Friday afternoon raffles or like us on facebook!

15 Mareeba Lions & Lioness Clubs Recently the Mareeba Lions and Lioness Clubs were asked to provide smoko for 700 Cycle Queensland bike riders and their supporters. The ride is an annual event which this year was from Mission Beach to Port Douglas. Setting up to make hot drinks and provide good homemade food for the group 30 kilometres from town was a daunting task, but one which the two clubs took on and succeeded with. Feedback from riders and organisers was all very positive. Thankfully the event is not likely to back in this area for another six years! donations, of which $ 5000 by Halifax Rifle Club representative, John Tento, is greatly appreciated. The executive and members of the club express their gratitude for all assistance whether monetary or otherwise received from the community. The units at present stage of construction The Smoko stop Lower Herbert Halifax Lions Club The installation of roof structure of the three, double units being built adjoining the present retirement village at Halifax, by the Lower Herbert Halifax Lions Club was celebrated at a get together of club members, contractors Patane Brothers, and guests at the site recently. Club members These three units are the first of four stages totalling ten double units planned by the club to be built as funds become adequate. All units will have carports and be wheelchair accessible. The present stage has been completely funded by nett income from existing single units, fund raising projects by the club, and Checking on progress!

16 More from Mareeba Lions Club Pictured after receiving donations amounting to $6, from the Mareeba Lions Club are representatives from Meals on Wheels, Air Cadets, Net Ball Asc., Cricket Club, Paddys Green Rural Fire Brigade, Mareeba State High School Chaplaincy Service, and Mareeba Historical Society. Also benefited by donations were Tablelands Men's Shed, Fassio Road, Hodzic Road, and Narcotic Road Rural Fire Brigades. President Tom Braes said the Lions Club raised money from the community, which then enabled it to be involved in hands on service projects, however it was also very satisfying to be able to support other local organisations which were providing vital services to the community. A Big Night at Castle Hill Lions Club Lion Cec Kelly with his 50 year monarch certificate which was presented by DG Gary Kenny and Club President Phil Highland. DG Gary presenting membership certificates to two new Castle Hill Lions, Wendy Merritt and David Hall, following their induction. Sponsor Lion Trish O Reilly is looking on

17 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS IN THE LIONS FAMILY VALE Lions Lady Audrey Lee On behalf of the family of Lions of District 201Q2, a very warm welcome to the new members who have recently joined Lions in our District. We wish you all many enjoyable years of Lions Service. MACKAY NORTHERN BEACHES George Tonga Sponsored by Dwayne Penola MIRANI SUGAR VALLEY Marie Murray Sponsored by John Myer Sponsored by Kaye Petersen Sponsored by THURINGOWA ALICE RIVER Mark Batchelor Sponsored by Allan Powers Jack Laban Sponsored by Glenda Powers Vicki Laban Sponsored by Glenda Powers TOLGA & DISTRICT Karen Metcalf Sponsored by Mary Walker Mark Metcalf Sponsored by Mary Walker TOWNSVILLE CASTLE HILL David Hall Sponsored by Patricia O Reilly Wendy Merritt Sponsored by Patricia O Reilly TOWNSVILLE NORTHERN SUBURBS Justin O Brien Sponsored by Mike O Brien Jan Sullivan Sponsored by Susan Ruddick Sadly, Lions Lady Audrey Lee passed away on the 15 th September Audrey had been a staunch supporter of the Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club for almost 40 years from the time that her husband PDG Bill joined the club in the mid 1970 s until her health declined in recent months. Audrey was well known to many Lions in both Districts 201Q2 and 201Q4 as she travelled with PDG Bill to almost every Lions Club in the old Q4 District during his year as District Governor of 201Q4 in During the years with Castle Hill, Audrey was one of the driving forces in the Castle Hill Lions Ladies Auxiliary particularly during the 1980 s and 90 s when the Ladies Auxiliary carried out many major projects in the Townsville community. Thank you, Audrey, for your wonderful contribution to Lions Clubs International and for helping to make our community a better place in which to live.

18 The following is an extract from a letter received recently from Lion Merv Rose. Can we use some of his suggestions in our own Club area to improve membership recruitment? Upon arriving in Mackay a month ago I attempted to link up with a club and have noticed difficulties for an outsider to link or be aware that clubs exist in this great city. 1. I went to the Tourist bureau and found no Lions clubs listed although they knew that a convention was to be held in October. 2. Could find no street signs advising re Lions 3. Local phone directory, No Listings (This is available at no cost and listings are closing very soon.) 4. Checked out local Mackay and district Trader last 2 issues, which has many notice board entries including Rotary etc BUT NO Lions Clubs. Entries are free. 5. Rang Mackay Host club Contact (obtained from a web page). No reply so far. 6. Web pages are not conclusive at all and are not up to date. 7. Couldn't find a notice board at airport but might have missed it! 8. WENT ON 2 OCASSIONS TO KFC MT PLEASANT to meet Lions who had a sign that they were collecting cans. No Lions present within the times stated. 9. Your District bulletin which I obtained a copy from Melissa Green is great, but no phone numbers for District officers at all only names. 10. All local papers purchased but no Lions details to be found in 1 month. In my past 2 years in my role as District 201Q1 Media/PR officer I advised clubs to- 1. Buy a mobile phone which was the only phone number to be advertised in all media for that club and to be switched on 24 hours a day. This meant that number was consistent no matter which club officer was in office and the phone is passed to an alternative if the nominated person is to be away. 2. A media officer be appointed to each board so that that person can be aware of what is discussed at board level when answering phone. 3. A web Page to be constructed and kept up to date as I found that some of my clubs were 12 years out of date! 4. Regular community ads were to be inserted in local papers and local community radio. 5. BE IN CONTACT WITH A LOCAL NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF PAPER POLICIES ETC. 6. Purchase a Tear Drop flag (at a negotiated cost) to display at all outside functions. 7. Each club was to place nominated number phone number in local phone directories. I trust that above thoughts may assist your District as I have only good intentions to further Lions since joining as Charter Vice President in Canberra in It is not intended as criticism but to advance LIONS. I look forward to meeting local members as I have met with Blue River Club already and I intend with your permission to attend the Convention in October. Regards Lion Merv Rose Im. Past President Burleigh Heads Club Past District 201Q1 Media/PR Officer 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. The Editor Graham Fraser 20 St Davids Close Kirwan 4817 Or gfmf@bigpond.net.au Phone: