STOP PRESS: 29TH AUGUST 2014 IS NEXT MONTH

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1 Look Listen Learn STOP PRESS: 29TH AUGUST 2014 IS NEXT MONTH MESSAGE FROM PLANNING CHAIRMAN - PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR BOB DEWELL Dear fellow members of the Lions Family The days are drawing closer for the commencement of the second Australian held ANZI Forum for which interest in it is escalating & now, with current fully paid registrants & those yet to complete their Early Bird registrations from when we first took them at Canberra & when all are completed, we are looking at a figure towards 350 Lions for Adelaide, with still another 6 weeks in which those of us who are yet to register can do so. Therefore, in order to help the Committee personnel who are undertaking this task on your behalf, please do act quickly, as the cut off date for registrations will be the 15 th of August The 32 Forum sessions all have excellent presenters, who we believe are representative in their content of the modern Lions scene. Host Chairman Don & I both like to think that, as the next Australian Forum will not be held until 2017, that this forthcoming opportunity in front of you is too good to miss. Just one aspect we will have our own IP President Barry Palmer, who by then will be the Chair of LCIF. And International President Joe Preston, in the same place at the same time. will be absolutely unique. Who can tell when we, in this country, will have another Australian International President? A special function entitled Joes Party will be held on the Friday evening at the Hilton, & attendees will be able to mix with both men in a nice relaxed Aussie style which, after what we think will be an excellent opening ceremony, will set the scene for the next two days. The Saturday sessions will be very well attended &, to hear Tim Jarvis tell of his Antarctic adventures along with the four very eminent medical personnel, should too be an absolute highlight. So, our fellow Lions please do act now before it is too late, as the last thing we want to hear is, I wish I Inside this issue: Messages from Planning & Host Committee Chairmen 1 Accommodation Deadline 2 Registration 2 Pre & Post ANZI Tours 2 Visit the Lions Hearing Dogs 3 ANZI Entertainment News 4 Free Skin Cancer Screening 4 Share Accommodation 4 Committee Contact Information 4 Advance Notice Silent Auction 4 ANZI Registration Forms 5-7 had attended the Forum as from what I hear it was a terrific event. See you in Adelaide. PDG Bob Dewell MESSAGE FROM HOST CHAIRMAN - PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR DON PRITCHARD To all Lions, Lionesses, Leos, Partners & Friends Welcome to the 6 th Edition of our 2014 Adelaide ANZI Pacific Forum Newsletter. If you haven t registered for the 2014 Adelaide ANZI Pacific Forum, you had better do it soon. Time is running out. At the time of writing this article, there are only 8 weeks to go. I know that it is a common Lions trait to leave things to the last minute, well the last minute is nearly upon us!!! For the partners who don t wish to fully register, for a total cost of $40.00, you can attend Saturday s lunch, hear from key note speaker, environmental scientist, explorer, film-maker and author of three books Tim Jarvis. Stay on for the afternoon to hear from Associate Professor Carmine de Pasquale (Heart & Vascular Continued from page 2

2 Continued from page 1 Unit Flinders University) Professor Neil Piller (Lymphoedema Assessment Clinic Flinders University) Associate Professor John Greenwood (Adult Burn Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital) Professor Peter Blamey (cochlear-implant and hearing-aid technologies, Bionics Institute). All for $40.00!!! The Functions Committee have enlisted the services of an Entertainment Director and following a couple of meetings with him, I can assure you that we will be blown away by the entertainment at the four functions; the Opening Ceremony, the Cocktail Party, the Banquet and the Closing Ceremony. Best wishes and until next time... PDG Don Pritchard ACCOMMODATION Hilton Adelaide Hotel Headquarters Hotel & Forum Venue You only have a few more days to take advantage of the special prices for accommodation at the Hilton Hotel Adelaide. If you do not book by the end of July, then the normal undiscounted accommodation prices will apply. So to take advantage of these amazing discounts & book NOW. It is important that you make your own reservation on , & ensure that you mention you are part of the LIONS booking. participate in the draw that will be carried out on 15 July Winner will be notified after this date. Early Bird Winner will receive some wonderful prizes including Accommodation at the Hahndorf Resort, 4 day Accommodation Package in Carrickalinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia, a wonderful Barbeque & more. If you have not sent in your registration prior to now, don t worry you can still register REGISTRATION The ANZI Forum Adelaide 2014 Registration form is available on the Forum website at anziforum. Together with the Forum Guide & Notes associated with the ANZI 2014 Registration Form. Download these, complete the Registration Form & post it along with your payment to the address printed on form. If you do not have access to the internet access, all 3 of these documents are included at the end of this newsletter for your convenience. For those attending actual Forums the registration fee applies - but for Lions partners/friends/family members not attending forums but wishing to attend lunches/dinners etc., no registration fee will apply, the only cost will be for the social events attended. REMEMBER If you have not yet paid the balance of registration, or selected the Forums and/or additional events you wish to attend, it is imperative that you do this as soon as possible to ensure you are successful in obtaining a place into your preferred forums/events. Island. Voted Australia s most liveable city, there are direct flights to Adelaide from major Asian airports & all Australian capital cities. Interstate coaches & trains also service Adelaide, including The Ghan transcontinental train which takes you from the south to the north of Australia. The Ghan passes through the red centre, via Alice Springs & on to tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory. So if you are looking to take advantage of your trip to ANZI with a look at our amazing state of South Australia it's time to look at booking a tour(s). For information on how to book a tour go to the South Australian Tourism Commission at com/aboutsatc.aspx Early Bird Registrations have now closed as of 30 June If you have either paid your $50 Early Bird Registration, or fully paid your registration you will be eligible to ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A PRE OR POST ANZI TOUR? South Australia is home to long summers, stunning beaches & award-winning wine. It s the gateway to the Barossa, Flinders Ranges, the Outback & Kangaroo

3 VISIT THE LIONS HEARING DOGS Don t miss out on visiting the Lions Hearing Dog Centre whilst attending ANZI Adelaide. The Lions hearing Dogs facility at Verdun in the Adelaide Hills will be having an Open Day especially for those attending the ANZI. This Open Day will include transport to & from the Hilton Hotel to the Centre, a tour of the centre & a, demonstration on how the dogs are trained to assist their future hearing impaired owner. All at NO COST. This bus will be leaving the Hilton on Monday 1 st September at 9.30am and will return those participating to the Hilton following the tour. For bookings please contact Centre Manager PCC Bill Holmes on (E): hearingdogs@picknowl.com.au or P: (M) What is Lions Hearing Dogs! Lions Hearing Dogs provides hearing dogs & training in their use to hearing impaired people throughout Australia. Dogs & follow-up support are provided free of charge. Lions Hearing Dogs in Australia was conceived in 1980 when 2 Lions Past District Governors, attending a Lions International Convention in the USA, saw the good work of a hearing dogs training centre in Colorado. Lions Clubs of Australia agreed to support & fund a hearing dogs training centre in Australia and property at Verdun in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia was purchased. Gail Gould from the American program came out for two years to start the Lions Hearing Dog program. The first Lions hearing dog named Amber, sponsored by the Lions Club of Edwardstown was delivered in 1982 to a recipient from Adelaide. Amber died in Since 1982 the Lions Hearing Dog Centre has placed nearly 500 hearing dogs to recipients Australia wide. Most funding comes from Australian Lions clubs which, together with other donations & sponsorship, makes it possible for the centre to produce highly trained & effective hearing dogs. The Verdun facility has an executive officer, a head trainer & four trainers, an assistant trainer, a kennel manager & two kennel staff. New owners are supported by their sponsoring Lions club. The centre is on six acres that contains all the kennels & training facilities for accommodating & training the dogs. "Did you know it costs approximately $30,000 to train one dog?" Should you wish to make a donation, you or your club knows of a person needing such assistance, or wishes to sponsor a dog s training and placement, please enquire via E: hearingdogs@picknowl.com.au.

4 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The Host Committee has been able to obtain the services of Bruce Dizzy Raymond, a world renown entertainment coordinator from Adelaide who will now coordinate all aspects of entertainment for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, together with various social functions throughout the ANZI Adelaide Bruce is known for his many years as musical director of the Adelaide Carols by Candlelight, & is a friend to many top line artists around the world. It is believed that because of his knowledge of & contacts in the entertainment industry, that his involvement will now ensure that the level of entertainment at ANZI Adelaide will be nothing short of memorable. Dizzy is currently the Head of Music at Trinity College Gawler SA. The bus will be available for all ANZI attendees, together with members of the public, who wish to have a free skin cancer screening by professional fully qualified staff who are volunteers. The bus is to be located very close to the Hilton Hotel so that all attendees wishing to take advantage of this facility will be able to. SHARE ACCOMMODATION We have been asked by one ANZI Adelaide attendee from New Zealand who is currently booked into a twin room at The Hilton Hotel during ANZI, to advertise the fact she is willing to share her twin room & cost associated with the room with another lady who may also be looking for accommodation. Should this appeal to you, please contact Host Committee Secretary Cheryle on her E: cgpedler@gmail.com for details & contact information of the female Lion in question. SKIN CANCER SCREENING Travelling all the way from Western Australia to set up at ANZI Adelaide 2014 will be a Lions WA Skin Cancer Screening Bus. Sponsor Of ANZI 2014 PLANNING CONTACTS Co Chairman International Director PCC Sheryl Jensen sheryl.jensen@xtra.co.nz Co Chairman PDG Bob Dewell rdkdewell@picknowl.com.au Board Liaison Past International Director PID Ken Bird Ken.Bird@bmd.com.au Vice Chairmen PDG Carlene King tuckerway14@bigpond.com PDG Jim Hewitson jhewitson@internode.on.net PDG Mike Millar mickmi@picknowl.com.au Secretary PDG Bill Binns willanbi1@bigpond.com HOST CONTACTS Chairman PDG Don Pritchard don@armaghfs.com.au Vice Chairman PDG Graham Smithers gkjm@adam.com.au District Governor DGE Rosemary Wenham rosemary@onthego.net.au Secretary Lion Cheryle Pedler cgpedler@gmail.com Treasurer Lion Frank Simpson frankandannie@optusnet.com.au Newsletter PDG Lyn Shoemark lionlyn@bigpond.com SILENT AUCTION We are giving you advance notice that ANZI will be having a spectacular Silent Auction with lots being on display in the Booth Area Friday & until Saturday evening. Bids will be taken during this time with winning bids being announced at 9pm on Saturday evening during the Banquet. Lots will include items such as beautiful jewellery, IPod, for football fans - signed Crows & Port Adelaide Guernseys, wine, wine, wine, & lots lots more. Please bring your cheque book or spare cash to take advantage of these amazing auction lots.

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6 Presenter: PDG John Muller OAM Presenter: EO Rob Oerlemans Presenter: VDG Paddy McKay Presenter: PDG Elvio Munzione Presenter: TBA Presenter: VDG Ann Eldridge Presenter: PDG Norm Alcock Presenter: IPP Barry Palmer Presenter: PID Cliff Heywood & Presenter: MD Leo Chairman Presenter: PCC Bill Holmes OAM Presenter: PCC Keith Parry Presenter: Dr Jill Keefe PCC Tony Benbow Marty Peebles Presenter: PID Cliff Heywood & Presenter: MD Leo Chairman Presenter: PCC David Skinner OAM Presenter: PDG Huck Taingahue PCC Tony Benbow Marty Peebles Presenter: PCC David McKenzie OAM Presenter: PDG Tim Irvine Presenter: PCC Lou Onley Presenter: PDG Lesley Lyons Presenter: TBA Presenter: Donna Munroe Presenter: PDG Lyn Shoemark Presenter: PDG Ann Ryan

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