MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter

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1 MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs Sending the message about lionism PDG Warren Woods, District Governor Motto: Small Beginnings Gigantic Results February 2011 Issue 2 ISSN (Online) DG Warren s Message At the end of December I have visited 48 Lions Clubs, 6 Lioness Clubs, Charter of the Ambarvale High School Leo Club, two District Conventions, Bega s 50 th Anniversary Dinner, together with numerous other Club visits and meetings. It never ceases to amaze me of the diverse nature of our Clubs and to learn in detail the projects that they carry out. All Clubs truly practice the motto of our Organisation We Serve with their ability to assist individuals as well as our communities. At the beginning of a new year and a new decade we must be very aware and concerned about the devastating floods in Australia. We always assist when disasters occur overseas, but this time it s in our own backyard and many of those affected may be family members or friends. Clubs are asked to assist in raising funds to purchase much needed goods. Cheques should be made payable to District 201N2 and sent to Cabinet Treasurer, Gary Parker. Moneys are sent to the Australian Lions Foundation who will distribute the donations on an equitable basis to the areas affected. The current Global Membership Team newsletter shows our District membership is 1725, an increase of 21 since the end of June. Female Members make up % of our total membership. The approximate average of our members is with the average length of service being In an endeavour to arrest the loss of four Clubs in the last twelve months, on the 6 th November the District ran a guiding Lion and Extension Day Workshop with 18 members attending including 11 of our 13 Zone Chairmen. Areas were identified where it may be possible to form either a new Lions Club, a Lioness Club, a Leo Club or even a Club Branch. Yass Lions Club is forming a Leo Club at Yass High School, and two ACT Clubs, and one in Sydney, are looking at forming Clubs. Investigations are well under way for a Lioness Club on the Southern Highlands. The National T.V. membership promotion has proven to be effective in our District with enquiries coming through on a regular basis. Cabinet and the Clubs from Zone 5 (Bega, Bemboka, Bermagui, Narooma, Pambula Merimbula, Tathra and Eden Lioness) have conducted a full page promotion in the four local newspapers to increase membership. Although this was only conducted late last year, there has been many positive enquiries. As mentioned previously, I m concentrating on improving the knowledge and efficiency of our Zone Chairmen. I believe that they are the key to a successful District, they are at the coal face, and know what is happening on a daily basis. Since then the results have been very satisfactory with Clubs now working together within their Zone. Zone Dinners, and Picnics have been organised and Clubs have been combining to finance Hart Walk- ers, etc., that individual Clubs have been unable to do. Besides the Zones working together, all the Lioness Clubs have combined together to provide financial assistance for much needed equipment. At the Convention, Kiama Lions Club launched a new project that may be of interest to many in the Lions Family, especially those with young children or grandchildren, and perhaps more importantly, for visually impaired children. The Club has established The Children s Audio Theatre to provide full cast dramatizations of classic children s stories to organisations affiliated with Vision Australia, and for sale. The first two audio books are The Adventures of Blinky Bill and The Story of Dr. Dolittle Each audion book, with music and sound effects, is recorded in MP3 format and is over two hours of entertainment. For members intending to go to the National Convention in Launceston, it is imperative that you make your booking as soon as possible because an AFL match has been scheduled for that weekend. Recently the District Clubs were surveyed by about projects where they collected items for other organisations. 43 Clubs reported they collected some of 5 different items, eyeglasses, used stamps, corks, aluminium can ring pulls, and stationery and school items for the Solomon Islands. Eyeglasses = 36 Clubs, Stamps = 23 Clubs, Corks = 6 Clubs, Ring pulls = 1 Club, School Supplies = 1 Club. Overall the District is working very well, membership has increased, Zones are working as units and a blueprint has been produced to develop future development. A BEACON OF HOPE When the raging storms of life rush in, bringing darkness When the dreams fade and despair takes its place Then like a faithful lighthouse on the distant shore A Lion stands as a ray of light to show the way. Warren Woods, 201N2 District Governor STOP PRESS N2 members have donated $200,000+ to ALF to assist those affected by the floods, cyclones, & the earthquake in NZ. PLEASE ADVISE TREASURER GARY PARKER OF ALL FUNDS RAISED TO ASSIST THOSE AFFECTED. Lion June Field has been appointed the National Christmas Cake Committee N Districts State Coordinator for 3 years. Lion John Smith has been appointed the Lion Mint Australia Sub-Committee N Districts State Coordinator for 3 years. Congratulations from DG Warren Woods Page 1

2 Welcome to new members District 201 N2 covers southeast NSW and the ACT, comprising Lions, Lioness & LEOs Clubs in southwestern Sydney, down the Hume Highway to Bowning, ACT, Snowy Mountains, Far South Coast, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven, and Illawarra. Welcome to the following new members. Enjoy the activities, fun and fellowship of the world s largest service organisation. Don t be afraid to ask questions and suggest new projects. We look forward to meeting you. Club New member Sponsor Bomaderry Roger Stebbings David Button Bowning & District Johnette Walker Lorraine Cooke Braidwood John Thomas Jamie Raynolds Cabramatta Cabra-Vale Kim Ngo Lida So Campbelltown City Robyn Peterson Lesley Carlsen Christine Todd David Snape Canberra Belconnen David Byers Gary Jones Stephen Turner Antony Ladmirski Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Colleen Tabandeh Jaafar Tabandeh Canberra Valley Graeme Morriss Stephen Garratt Canberra Woden Margaret Jamieson Lisa Drummond Kevin Pottinger Lisa Drummond Laura Pottinger Lisa Drummond Cooma Vaino Keskula Goeff Simpson Fairfield Petar Toth Antonio Fornasier Zaya Toma Antonio Fornasier Goulburn City Kathleen Campbell David King Gungahlin Glynis Whitfield Graham Erickson Jindabyne Christopher Rowell Wendy Hukins Marulan Georgina Simpson Marjorie Izzard Minnamurra Peter Blacka Kevin Blacka Nowra John King Geoffrey Stanton Paul Meagher Bob Wright Oak Flats Robert James Ronald Gorman Steven Sherwood Ronald Gorman Ulladulla Milton John Bryant Allan McDonald Past members remembered The following members of the N2 Lions family passed away since the November 2010 Edition of this newsletter. The N2 Lions family thanks them for their friendship and service to their community and Lions, and offers our condolences to their families, friends and colleagues. May their service be an example to us. Club Name Batemans Bay Lions Roy Pearman Bermagui & District Lions Kenneth (Barry) Latimer Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Avis Edson Canberra Valley Lions Guise Kinsman Bill Simpson Canberra Woden Howard Grant Corrimal Lions June Jallard Gerringong Lions Errol Cutting Queanbeyan Lions Kelvin Williams Sanctuary Point Lions Keith Hume Cabinet Secretary Notes Six months down and six to go. During the next six months clubs have a number of responsibilities. With the MD Convention in Launceston there are the all important Returns 3 and 4 to fill out. It is important that these returns are to me by the due date of 11 March especially Return 3 with names for the Remembrance Ceremony. As well the PU101 returns are required. I asked in the last Newsletter if you could consider having your elections 1 2 weeks earlier than required. This is so that I can have a significant number of the returns in before the MD Convention and start the updates to the District Directory For the returns after you have entered the 4 club officers for next year check that the information that we require is on the form. Does the home phone number appear if not update the records. Also make sure that there is an address. If there is no home address in the database that officer will not be able to receive their password and other correspondence. Make sure that the Club meeting information is correct. What is not on the PU101 is the following, which you can write in the body of the if you are sending it: Club address, Club Postal Address. These two pieces of information aer vital for good communication in the District and Lions in general. Peter Howe Cabinet Secretary Official publication of Lions District 201 N2 Editor: David Robson 6 Hoskings Crescent, Kiama Downs 2533 Phone: david.robson3@bigpond.com Website: The MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter relies on the contributions of Cabinet Officers and Club members. The stories you provide improve the content and make interesting reading for other Lions. Every effort is made to include all stories submitted, but a restriction to 12 pages for the printed edition may mean some stories appear in the Internet edition only. To reduce postage costs, the N2 newsletter is distributed at Cabinet Meetings. Newsletter Deadlines for remaining 2010/11 editions: 3/04/2011 Cabinet Meeting: Deadline 4/03/2011 The printed and Internet editions of the N2 Newsletter are now being lodged with the National Library of Australia, Canberra, using the following access codes: ISSN (Print) X ISSN (Online) All photos in this edition are copyright of David Robson, unless otherwise credited. HOLDEN CASHBACK: GM Holden Ltd is offering a personal benefit to any Lion, Lioness, or Leo, and their immediate families, who purchase a new Holden, they are entitled to claim $500 cash back from Holden. Download the Holden Cash back conditions and claim form, from the link below: Page 2

3 Contact / Meeting Updates The underlined contact details below have been changed, added, or deleted when compared to the original N2 Cabinet and Club directories distributed by Cabinet: Zone 13 Chairman PDG Ken Bowden: (M) N2 Conv Chairman George Fox: bongeo@bigpond.com Clubs: Camden Lioness: richo1448@bigpond.com Eden Lioness : robynskitt@southernphone.com Helensburgh Lions: mpmcguire@bigpond.com Mittagong Lions: Dinner & Board 3rd Tuesday of each month Tathra Lions: cummins123@bigpond.com Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign on Sth coast Narooma Lions Club recently received a Cancer Council grant for a six month campaign to promote prostate cancer awareness, in association with the Prostate Foundation. Columns like the one below in the Narooma News, will appear fortnightly during the campaign. Material supplied by Lesley Connor. Lions Peace Poster Hi Everyone I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Had a busy but rewarding weekend and I'm happy to report that with the judging panel support I managed to choose a winner from an amazing selection of Peace Poster entries. These children have great imagination and artistic skills but, as we know unfortunately there can be only one winner. The winner was from W1 "Ellie Trengrove" (poster above) sponsored by the Lions Club of North Beach. Congratulations DG Bill. There were two (2) we deemed to be "Highly Recommended", which were from W2 "Allison Obzanski" (poster right) sponsored by the Lions club of Booragoon and from Q1 "Julia Vanderbyl" (poster below) sponsored by the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby. Congratulations DG Terry and DG Lesley. Please thank your Peace Poster chairmen for their efforts and input in continuing to support this important program. MD Chairman John will send the winning entry to LCI, thank you all for forwarding your entries so promptly. PDG Robert Gilchrist, MD201 Council Chairman Page 3

4 AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATION (ALF) Information article #3 Awards Formed in 1981 and formalised at the 1983 ALF is our own National Foundation. All awards can be granted more than once to the same individual. Award Application Forms are available from all ALF Trustees, District ALF Chairmen or can be downloaded from the ALF website at District: 201- POSTAL ADDRESS [Award will be mailed to this address] First Name: Surname: Address: Suburb, Town or City: State: Post Code: Phone Number: Forward all Applications and Cheques to: The Treasurer Australian Lions Foundation (For Address, refer to the current Lions MD201 Directory) Source: Ian Gammage, N2 ALF Representative Organ Donor Awareness Ian M Stockdale James D Richardson William R Tresise The Australian Lions Foundation accepts all donations and bequests and acknowledges all gifts. Certain Designated Gifts of $2 or more are Tax Deductible. ALF gifts may be paid through your Project and Activity or Community Service Account Make an Annual Voluntary Contribution Each year when you receive your semi - annual Dues Account, your club is requested to make a voluntary donation to the Foundation. We urge you to ensure that your club responds favourably to this request. A donation of $ provides a Club Banner Patch. This award is made to the club donating $ or more, which is not designated towards another Award. In recognition, the club shall receive an attractive patch to affix to its club banner, each time we receive such a donation ALF gifts may be paid through your Project and Activity or Community Service Account Australian Lions Foundation ABN AWARD APPLICATION FORM Please type or print clearly USE BLACK BALLPOINT PEN Check that all details are included Check that spelling is correct ALLOW 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY AWARD [Please tick one] William R Tresise Fellow Award $2000 Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award $1000 James D Richardson Honour Award $500 RECIPIENT DETAILS [as they will appear on the Award] Name: Date of Presentation: In Recognition of: (Richardson Award Only) Awarded by: (Club/District) It s a great pleasure to start the year on a positive note, I have just received the current Organ Donation Figures from the Australian and New Zealand Organ Donation Registry and the Organ and Tissue Authority. There has been a record number of Organ and Tissue Donations for the year 2010, 309 deceased Australians have donated their Organs and Tissues, which, in turn, have helped to save or significantly improve the lives of 931 Australians, who were relying on a transplant. This transplant figure is the highest in more than a decade. This is a wonderful credit to those people who so generously donated and to their families who honoured the wishes of their deceased loved ones. This means improved health and life span for other Australians who were the beneficiaries of the donations and demonstrates that the message to encourage more people to discuss with their loved ones their wish to donate their organs and tissues is getting through. Figures for NSW, deceased donors for 2009 = 69, 2010 = 87. Figures for ACT, deceased donors for , 2010 = 10. These figures are extremely gratifying and will bring renewed hope to those people on the waiting lists for transplant surgery. Lions,I believe we can and are, having a great influence in public awareness in this program, continue to encourage the public to, Discover Decide Discuss. This is a continuing program, please keep up the good work. Thank You for your support. Ken McLeish, District N2 Chairman Aussie Honours for Lions The following members of the Australian Lions family, or supporters of Lions, were awarded National Honours announced on Australia Day Lion Sam Wong AM, Chairperson of the Lions National Honours Advisory Body, suppled the details of each recipient s award. All recipients volunteered for many community organisations in addition to their Service to their Club and Lions Clubs International. Mr William Henry BOYD OAM, Herons Creek NSW Colonel John Charles COULSON OAM RFD ED (Ret d), Murrumbeena VIC Mr Allan Bruce CROUCH OAM RFD, Woolgoolga NSW Mr Barry James DUFFUS OAM, Nambucca Heads NSW Mr Henry John (Harry) FAY OAM, Bingara NSW Mr Peter Charles HARRISON OAM, McCrae VIC PDG Carlene Faye KING OAM, Port Vincent SA Page 4

5 (Continued from page 4) Mrs Jolanta LUSIS OAM, Toorak Gardens SA Mr Albert Anthony MANNING OAM, Tumut NSW Past member of Kiama Lions Club Current Chairman, Executive Council, Zone 1 for District 201N4; Lions International (Tumut); former Regional Chairman; former President, for 4 terms; Member Lions International since 1975, Current Chairman, Lions Junction Park Committee; Melvin Jones Fellow Mrs Barbara Christine MAY OAM, Horsley NSW President and Membership Chairman, Lions Club of Wollongong Heights, and ; Secretary and Program Chairman, ; Membership Director and Fundraising Chairman, Secretary, Lioness Club of Wollongong Heights, for 3 years; Member, ; Youth of the Year Chairman, ; District 201N2 Lioness Chairman, Secretary, Lioness Club of Weston Creek, for 2 years; Member, ; also served as President, Vice- President and Treasurer. Chaperone, Lions Youth Exchange Program, Lions Club International, for over 4 years; chaperoned groups of youths on overseas trips to a number of countries; 'Assistant Greeter' for arriving and departing youth at Sydney Airport, Represented Lions Australia at international conventions on several occasions. Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell NEAL OAM, Mendooran NSW PDG Lindsay Oswald PAYNE OAM, Double Bay NSW Councillor William (Bill) PICKERING OAM, Lugarno NSW Ms Shirley Anne RUNDELL OAM, Huskisson NSW Member, Jervis Bay Lions Club, until 2009; Treasurer. Mr Peter STAPLETON OAM, Fadden ACT SEE PROFILE & RECORD OF SERVICE BELOW Mr Eric Oswald THORBURN OAM, Cootamundra NSW Mr Christopher CHEUNG OAM, Coogee NSW Congratulations to all recipients; thank you for your service to Lions Clubs International, and to many other community organisations. Lion Peter Stapleton OAM PROFILE Peter was born to Lyal and Pearl Stapleton (nee Brown) on the 30 th August, 1929 at Nowra, NSW. Peter s father was a carpenter who followed work wherever it could be found during the great depression. The youngest of four boys, Peter started his schooling at a two room schoolhouse at Quaama Public School (near Bega) & then attended schools at Cobargo, Bega, Bungendore and at St.Gregorys, Queanbeyan. When Peter left school at the age of sixteen he worked in the department store chain J.B.Young Ltd. In Queanbeyan, Menswear Department. He then trained at Canberra TAFE in Signwriting & did a correspondence course in Visual Merchandising at Chicago Professions College. From Menswear Peter then became Display Manager for all seven of Young s Stores and remained there for twelve years. He then left to start up his own business in screen printing and signwriting. He also kept up in retail promotions by doing contract work with Lend Lease Retail at Monaro Mall (which later became Canberra Centre). During these years Peter met a Cairns girl, Clare Rorrey, they married in Cairns, and over a period of time they became proud par- ents of four children, three girls and one boy. He joined Queanbeyan Lions Club in 1958 and has been a member ever since. A special mention of the following projects, which are dear to Peter s heart: Raising of funds for the purchase of laparoscopic equipment for Queanbeyan District Hospital. Design of Bicentennial Gardens for Queanbeyan (not established yet). Landscaping at Lions Youth Haven, Kambah design, construction & maintenance work. Community & Lions Service includes 1947 President, Catholic Youth Organisation 1950 Member, Jaycees Canberra Member St Vincent de Paul Society Member: 15 years President: 5 years Member: Archdiocesan Council of St V de P Society 1958 Member, Queanbeyan Lions Club 1963 Member, Queanbeyan Floral Festival Committee 1960s Member, Good Neighbour Council 4 years 1960s/70 s 1960s/70 s Lions Club, District & MD Member/President Catholic School Parents and Friends Association for 11 years Member, Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Council for 4 years President, Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce President, Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce President , , , Zone Chairman , Member National Christmas Cake Committee for 5 years 1973 Whilst President, Club built and opened Salvation Army Shelter for Women and Children 1986 Initiator and Chairman, Annual Lions Club Art Exhibition Position held for > 9 years Funds raised >$40, 000 for various charities Invited Speakers included: Fred Holllows, Hazel Hake, Kamahl, Margaret Whiltlam, Michael Milton, Dawn Fraser 1991 Initiator All FORD Car Day Canberra in association with ACT Queanbeyan Ford Car Club 1991 Applied for and obtained sponsorship from Lions Club for student from Kenya to study 2 year Computer Sciences Course at Bruce TAFE ongoing Board Member, Lions Youth Haven Farm, Canberra for disadvantaged youth Initiator, Lions Club fund-raising activity for purchase of laparoscopic equipment for Queanbeyan District Hospital. Committee formed included representative of all Service Clubs in city. Funds raised: >$40,000 Community Service Awards Lions: Rotary: Melvin Jones Fellowship Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award James D Richardson Honour Award IMB Queanbeyan Rotary Award Page 5

6 Nowra Lions collect for Q3 flood victims Nowra Lions Club President Robert Wright, after speaking with N2 District Governor Warren Woods, and Q3 District Governor Beverley Bates of Toowoomba, set up an appeal in the Shoalhaven area to donate Clothing and or Blankets for the people who need help in the flooded areas of Queensland, and Northern N.S.W. The Nowra Lions Club have been asking for 1 or 2 items of either new or unwanted clothing in good order, and or blankets and linen. This being one item per person, and with a population of around 30,000 in and around Nowra, if only half of these people give, there would be around 10,000 pieces of clothing to assist the flood victims. Q3 District Governor Beverley Bates said that in the flooded areas, something to wear and something warm for nights is more paramount than money at this time. Money may follow later, but people need these things now, as many will not be able to return to their homes in some cases for weeks. Nowra Removals have very generously offered to transport the donations free of charge to Toowoomba, QLD. John and Sandi Rutledge, another generous couple from Tapatalee, have offered storage and the use of their shop as a drop off point for the donations. Mr. John Massey has donated the premises at 44 Junction Street, Nowra for the collection and sorting of the Donations, and most of the Members of the Nowra Lions Club are working on a roster system, from 9am, to 4pm sorting and packing these items (photo below). L-R Lion Sally Wilton (Zone 3 Chairperson), Louise Maegher, Lion Fred Vormister, & Lion Robert Wright (President of Nowra Lions Club). Photo supplied by Sally Wilton. The Appeal started on the 5th January, 2011 and continued to the 10th January, when the truck collected all the boxes for transportation to QLD. This is only a short period of time, but according to DG Beverley Bates, these items are needed urgently. With the help of the local radio station 2ST, and the local newspapers, the Shoalhaven people and the Nowra Community have opened up their hearts and their wardrobes, and in 3 days have been able to fill over 100 cartons to be sent off on Monday, 10th January, to be distributed by the QLD Lions Clubs in the flooded areas of Queensland and Northern NSW. Sally Wilton, N2 Zone 3 Chairperson Christchurch Earthquake DONATIONS TO LCIF Following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, Lions Clubs, or individuals, can send a designated donation to assist the MD202 Lions with their relief efforts. Please make donation cheques payable to: LCIF Christchurch Earthquake 2011 Relief Fund PLEASE POST TO: N2 Cabinet Treasurer Gary Parker 33 Drevermann St FARRER ACT LCIF PROVIDING RELIEF IN NEW ZEALAND (Updated March 2, 2011) Lions and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) are providing relief following a devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. LCIF has awarded US$110,000 to aid Lions in their relief efforts. US$10,000 is being used for immediate emergency relief supplies and a US$100,000 major catastrophe grant will assist with longer-term efforts. "Right now Margit and I are on our way to New Zealand to meet with Lions and view their current relief efforts. We will also meet with the mayor and Red Cross to discuss future plans," said Chairperson Eberhard J. Wirfs. On February 22, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 149 and injuring hundreds more, with these numbers expected to increase. Thousands have been left homeless. Clean drinking water has been compromised and more than 60 aftershocks have been recorded since the initial quake. Many Lions have personally been impacted by the disaster, yet they are giving their time and service to help their neighbors. "At an emergency meeting of the Earthquake Committee last night, I spoke to one Lion who had damage to his house, his place of work was closed, he had no power, water or sewerage connections yet was still attending a Lions meeting to see how he could assist the citizens of Christchurch," said Past International Director Ron Luxton. Lions Clubs International Foundation is committed to aiding communities affected by natural disasters. LCIF is in close communication with the Lions of District 202-E. Local Lions responded immediately to this crisis by securing and distributing large supplies of bottled water throughout Christchurch and the surrounding suburbs. District Governor Raewyn Clearwater indicated that, the people were so grateful to the Lions for the water, that many of the residents wanted to help pay for the costs [they] were so moved that, although affected themselves, Lions were helping out the people of the city. LCIF Board policy states that designated funds are not eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship credit. Donors wishing to receive Melvin Jones Fellowship credit may instead wish to consider making a donation to the LCIF general fund. Undesignated donations for MJFs and PMJFs make up as much as 80 percent of the donations to the Foundation's General Fund, which supports Standard Grants, Emergency Grants and Major Catastrophe Grants. (Continued on page 7) Page 6

7 (Continued from page 6) Source: newsroom/release-120.php Earthquake Update eight days on 2 March Much of Christchurch is still without water and sewerage systems. Power has been restored to 85% of the city. The residents of Christchurch are becoming increasingly fragile as aftershocks continue and more than 50,000 residents are estimated to have left the city for other parts of New Zealand. The Lions have continued to provide service in spite of many of the Lions being affected. At an emergency meeting of the Earthquake Committee last night I spoke to one Lion who had damage to his house, his place of work was closed, he had no power, water or sewerage connections yet was still attending a Lions meeting to see how he could assist the citizens of Christchurch. In the past week Lions: Are providing 500 portable toilets to Doctors Surgery s, Nurse Maud Assn. and to households in the eastern suburbs Have joined with the Red Cross in going door to door in the suburbs to find those who need assistance Lions are coming from neighbouring Districts to do this Have provided weekend breaks to families to escape from the city for 2 days Have provided many Grocery and Fuel vouchers to families in need Have provided manpower to assist at welfare centres DG Les Box in neighbouring District 202J has organised his Lions to do a bucket collection over the weekend and raised a further $34, J Lions are manning a Welfare Centre in Timaru next major city Clubs have provided food, bedding & water One Lions Club has their food caravan in Christchurch distributing meals 202J Lions are being scheduled to travel to Christchurch to assist Red Cross in door to door work in the suburbs Clubs out of town have organised dinners for displaced families 202J Clubs are offering accommodation to Christchurch Lions who need time out Some members have joined clean-up teams District Governor Jo Cameron of 202M in the North Island has organised Lions in two daily shifts to assist at the national Red Cross co-ordination office in Wellington. DG Jo was on the very first shift in the Headquarters Office Ellesmere Lions Club (from just out of Christchurch) is each day delivering a 40,000 litre tanker of fresh water to the suburbs of Christchurch. District Governor Les Box from the neighbouring District of 202J said I am proud of the way District 202J has rallied together in providing much need assistance to our neighbours. The reality of the situation is still settling in and Lions from out of the District are setting up rosters to help their next door District of 202E. District Governor Raewyn Clearwater in Christchurch is very appreciative of the efforts of neighbouring Lions Districts and is planning for the visit of Immediate Past President and Chairman of LCIF Eberhard Wirfs next Monday. She is quoted as saying, I know his visit will be a much needed boost to the morale of the Lions in Christchurch and will help us focus on the task ahead. PID Ron Luxton Source: Lions help with Operation Suburb On Monday I received a call to rapidly deploy me and five others to Christchurch to transport emergency vehicles and a critical shipment that needed to be hand delivered ASAP. I have only just flown home from Christchurch yesterday. Lions and Red Cross have invoked the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed on 27 March 2009 between our two organisations to better assist in the recovery efforts in Christchurch. We are currently building a data base of volunteers to assist with Operation Suburb in Christchurch. As well we have taken an offer of office space in the Red Cross National HQ in Wellington to coordinate the Lions side of Operation Suburb. We have eight Lions that will be operating out of this office for 12 Lions assisting Red Cross in Christchurch LCI & LCIF staff hours per day until further notice. We are currently working together with Red Cross to better deliver the support Christchurch needs at this great moment of need. I have personally attended the briefings in Christchurch for Operation Suburb during my brief trip there. The job that Lions will be doing is of the utmost importance to assist the Christchurch people. The information gathered during this operation will needs assess the entire Christchurch community and highlight what is required for humanitarian relief efforts to assist those affected in Christchurch by the devastating earthquake last Tuesday. I cannot stress how important this is and what an unbelievable opportunity this is for Lions to serve their community during this time of need. Also as I may have to go to Christchurch to assist further, I have asked PDG Adrian Ash to take over the role of coordinating the Lions data base for Lions wanting to selfevacuate from Christchurch. Adrian will be accepting offers from Lions wanting to help out with accommodation. I have asked DG Raewyn Clearwater if she can arrange a list of Lions that wish to leave the Christchurch area. Once we have the names Adrian will arrange for them to be put in touch with each other. Adrian may be contacted at: adrian.ash@xtra.co.nz This address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it. Also due to the large number of citizens currently leaving the Christchurch area. (so far the numbers I have been given are 50,000+) there has been a web site created to assist in the offers of accommodation. This web site is for anyone to register with and should not be confused with the Lions offers above. If you would like to help a non Lion with accommodation please register at this web address: Lion Michael Cameron, MD202 Lions Alert Chairman Source: Page 7

8 2010 Leo & Youth of the Year National Tour Page 8

9 2010 Leo & Youth of the Year National Tour Booklet cover & Canberra visit photo collages of 2010 Leo & Youth of the Year National Tour by Lion Bev Lewis Page 9

10 2010 Leo & Youth of the Year National Tour The 2010 Lions Leo and Youth of the Year have now completed their National Tour. Rebecca Savage, Host Club Wallaroo C1 Scott Newton, Host Club Winmalee N4 Pamela Fredric, Host Club Southport Q1 Leo Melanie Loomes, Host Club Ballina East Q1 Will Teare, Host Club City of Launceston T1 Minto Felix, Host Club Blackburn North V5 Jorja Sumner, Host Club Booragoon W2 The itinerary and some highlights of the National Tour were: Arrive Sydney 29/12/2010 Blue Mountains tour Sydney Harbour New Years Eve fireworks Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Arrive Gold Coast 4/01/2011 Dreamworld Boating on the Broadwater Gold Coast hinterland tour Arrive Perth 9/01/2011 Boating at Mandurah Lions Eye Institute picnic Rottnest Island Arrive Adelaide 14/01/2011 Wallaroo town tour Clare Valley tour Fishing & crabbing in Wallaroo Bay Arrive Canberra 19/01/2011 See article below Arrive Launceston 23/01/2011 Cataract Gorge Cradle Mountain Nat l Park Tasmania Midlands tour Arrive Melbourne 28/01/2011 Victoria Markets Australian Open Tennis Final MCG tour Depart for home 2/02/2011 NATIONAL TOUR IN DISTRICT N2. January 19 23, 2011 Melanie Loomes, the International Leo of the Year was a great Ambassador for Lions and LEOS. The tour group were a delightful, cohesive group who were hungry to know as much as they could about what Lions do. Leo & Youth of the Year on top of Parliament House, Canberra, with the girls arm-spelling YOTY. Leo & Youth of the Year in the House of Representatives at Parliament House. Leo & Youth of the Year on the main staircase at Parliament House. Others with them are: Lion Kate Melford (NSW YotY Coordinator) front left, LL Gail & Lion Kevin McInerney (Belconnen Lions YotY Chairman) front right, Andrew Leigh MP 2nd row centre, Lion Barry Young (NSW YotY Coordinator) 2nd row right, Lion Beverly von Stein (ALCMF N2 & N4 Trustee) 3rd row right In Canberra they were treated to a BBQ lunch and an excellent briefing on LEOS and how they operate in Canberra by the Lake Tuggeranong LEOS and Jaafar Tabandeh, our District LEOS Chairman who had just arrived home from visiting his mother overseas. After this they were shown Lions Youth Haven and how the facility assists disadvantaged youth in Canberra by the Farm Manager Gerry Nussio. The LEOS also had an opportunity to meet socially with the tourists during the Dinner Cruise on Lake Burley Griffin. A farewell BBQ for the Youth was hosted by PCC Phil and Lion Darlene Lawler. It was a delight to have had them visit us and to enjoy their company. Scott Newton s parents (NSW hosts) were also delighted to again meet up with them at the Lawler s home and listen to the wonderful experiences they had had with our Lions family in each state. A few quotes: During the past week, I was able to meet these Inspirational Young People on their arrival in Sydney on 29 December 2010 and join them for Lunch following their Bridge climb on 3 January With the support of the Lions Club of Winmalee in District 201N4, I know that their time in Sydney was enjoyable and memorable. They are ALL fine Ambassadors for MD201 Lions Australia. Martin Peebles, MD201 Leo & Youth Outreach Committee Chairman. The group had a wonderful time in Perth. They are a cohesive group who truly care about one another and who all get on well. They are delightful kids and our team here in Perth thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Diane O Flaherty incoming W2 District Youth of the Year Coordinator. On Australia Day they decked out in thick clothing with Australia boxer shorts over their warm trousers to climb Cradle Mountain (where) they sang Advanced Australia Fair as loud as they could. I only wish I could have recorded the singing along the way in the bus. A wonderful group of students. Jenny Tripptree, Tasmanian State Coordinator. Lion Kevin McInerney YOTY Chairman Canberra Belconnen Lions Club (Photo collage created by Lion Bev Lewis of Belconnen, other photos supplied by Lion Kevin McInerney) Page 10

11 Oak Flats Life member Allen Cassilles was born in Cooma on 25th July 1925, he is married to Pat, and has two children, Rodney and Kelly. He moved to Wollongong in the late sixties. We have known Allen to be a most loving and dedicated family man. The only time Allen is not helping the community is to be with his family. He spends countless hours with his grandchildren and loves every minute of it. Allen is a Charter Member of Oak Flats Lions for over Twenty Five years, and he achieved one hundred percent attendance, a record not many equal Lion Allen Cassilles (centre back) receiving his Life Membership. Photo supplied by Steven Sherwood. During the twenty-five years Allen held every available position offered by the Club and not only once, but two or three times. each period served gained him the "100% Efficiency Title". Again a rare achievement. Allen was awarded Deputy District Governor of the large Lions District 201 N6. This Office required him to attend three weekly meetings for twelve months, either in the company of the District Governor, or as his representative. Such was Allen's commitment that on one occasion when the District Governor's car was written off in a road accident, he continued onto the meeting. Other areas in which Allen has been involved in are as fol- lows:- Lions Mints and Christmas Cake Programme for a period of twenty years. This involved numerous hours of collecting, selling and meticulous accounting. Almost single-handed he raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Allen was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest Lions Club Award. As a committed helper of the Warilla RSL Sub-Branch, Allen spent twenty years calling Housie (bingo) twice a week until the smoke-filled atmosphere affected his health and he had to turn his energies elsewhere. Although not a "Returned Soldier", Allen was made a patron of the club in recognition of his valuable contribution to them. For many years he drove the bus for the elderly and maintained the bus at his own expense. Whatever the needs the club knew they would not be disappointed by a call to Allen. As a business man in the Shellharbour District for over twenty years, Allen was well known and respected. Not only for the quality of his workmanship, but also his generosity and support of local charities, sporting bodies, and the community in general. Allen was one of the supporters of the Life Education Programme in the Shellharbour District. He was co-chairman of the committee responsible for the purchase of a Hearing Dogs donated to a local couple, whose hearing is impaired. Allen was required to visit and monitor the dogs performance for thirteen consecutive weeks. At seventy-four years of age Allen, is not showing sign of slowing down and continues to commit his time to the welfare of the Lions Club and local community. Steven Sherwood Media Liaison Officer Oak Flats & Dapto Lions support Sallies Oak Flats & Dapto Loins Club had an annual Christmas Party at the Oak Flats Community Hall, where all the presents collected from members were later donated to the Salvation Army of Shellharbour. We decided to give all the presents to local families experiencing hardship this Christmas. Captain Craig Spooner accepted the gifts on behalf of the Shellharbour Salvation Army, which will be distributed to those in need for Christmas. Steven Sherwood Media Liaison Officer L-R back row: Captain Craig Spooner, Lions George Richard & Geoff Evans; front row: Christopher & Naomi Spooner. Photo supplied by Steven Sherwood. Canine angels on TEN The story of assistance dogs. Network Ten will screen a 43 minute documentary about the puppies the become 24-hour carers and transform people s lives, which includes Lions Hearing Dogs. To some people dogs are just pets, but for others, they become as important as a pair of hands, or eyes, and in many cases change their owner s lives. The documentary will screen on Saturday 19th March 2011 at 4:00pm. Source: Network Ten media release Page 11

12 Cabinet Minutes Minutes of Second Cabinet Meeting Sunday November 7, 2010 At the Goulburn Workers Club 1. Call to Order at 9.33am by Cabinet Secretary Peter Howe 2. Invocation by ZC Colin Woodley 3. Lions Purposes by ZC Bill Bransom 4. Self Introductions...Cabinet Members and Visitors 5. Minutes of August Cabinet Meeting...Cabinet Secretary Peter Howe Moved that they are correct PCC Ian Gammage, seconded Lion Jim Armstrong. Carried. Moved that they be endorsed, Lion Col Woodley, seconded Lion Sally Wilton. Carried. 6. District Governor s Report presented by DG Warren Woods. DG Warren recognised Clare as it was her first cabinet meeting. As of today DG Warren has visited 41 clubs 6 Lioness Clubs and only has 25 to go. He and Lions Lady Judy have enjoyed visiting all the clubs and DG Warren commented on the difference between all of the clubs. DG Warren congratulated the Nowra Club on the way they ran the recent convention. He had the privilege of attending the Charter of the Ambarvale Leos Club with 24 members now. At the Guiding Lion workshop yesterday there was a lot of discussion, interaction and good ideas, and if we can only do half of what was discussed it will be of benefit to the district. We had 11 of the 13 Zonies there and quite a few other members there. DG Warren acknowledged the work that Lion David Robson has put into getting the forum going. Membership shows a growth of 36 and indications are positive for the rest of the year. We have been collecting money for the Pakistan Flood appeal and so far we have collected $12, Moved DG Warren, seconded PDG Steve Garratt. Carried. 7. Secretary s Report presented by Cabinet Secretary Peter Howe Response by clubs in returning their returns for the convention was slow but they did all finally come in. L Peter has spent a lot of time liaising with club secretaries trying to update their data base correcting addresses and data. The need to have the year of birth has been a problem. The data base should reflect on what our membership is. Newly inducted members should be put into the data base ASAP, the same applies for deaths of members. The district website has been added to and now you can pick up to date information on it including membership information. Moved L Peter, seconded L David Robson. Carried. 8. Treasurer s Report by 2VDG Gary Parker as attached PU101 due in April could clubs please have their elections early and get their returns in ASAP. Conventions Returns (3 & 4) need to be in two weeks before the Launceston Convention. Moved L Gary, seconded L Danny Howard. Carried. Money from Lake Burley Griffin ($1,200.00)is donated to Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service. Moved L Gary seconded Jim Field. Carried. Moved L Gary, seconded l John Flarrety that the district donate a gong and gavel to the Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Leos Club. 9. CBL Chairman s Report presented by PDG Carl von Stein It is expected that at this time of the year all club books for the last financial year have been audited and that all clubs have just or are about to have their AGM. Family Membership All members living in the same household related by birth, marriage or adoption. Family membership is restricted to no more than five (5) members living in the same household above the age of consent. Proof of relationship must be provided and the reduction is only in relationship to international dues. Moved PDG Carl seconded L David Robson. Carried. PCC Ian Gammage produced proof of our submission of return to the Office of Regulatory Services so we are now legal as a District. 10. Breakout Session 11. 1VDG Report...1VDG Geoff Hobart Interaction between clubs has improved over the past year or so. YOTY information needs to go out earlier, especially this year when the MD Convention is so early. Publicity is vital to our work as lions. Narooma is to start advertising in the papers next week. Overall the Zone Chairmen this year are working very well. Moved 1VDG Geoff, seconded PDG Ken Bowden. Carried VDG Report...2VDG Gary Parker As per the reports. The Christmas cake stall raised $1, Cake Headers now have to be bought. DG would like at least 4 new clubs in the next year. Club YOTY needs to be completed by February 12, Region YOTY needs to be completed by February 26, District YOTY will be held at Milton Ulladulla by March 4 and the state final will be held at The Entrance on March 24. Venues are to be booked for the Incoming Officers Forums next year. Moved 2VDG Gary, seconded L Jim Armstrong. Carried. 13. Publicity and Marketing Report...Lion John Gallagher Any marketing of our Lions Product will be done by the Lions themselves. Lion John will be sending a questioner/circular out to all clubs next year. If we could hold the membership that we have, with the increase then we have now our numbers would grow. The Shopping bag that is at the moment being distributed by the N5 DG is an exceptionally good advertising and promotional tool. We must get local support from our community for us to support our community. Moved L John seconded L John Flarrety. Carried. 14. L Allan McDonald Should we conduct our YOTY and Leo (Continued on page 13) Page 12

13 (Continued from page 12) of the Year at our District Convention. After a long debate it was agreed that L Allan would prepare a motion for the next Cabinet Meeting. 15. Convention PDG Ian Hughes Two local items in the local papers and PDG Ian did a radio talk on the Friday morning. Budget will break even. 47 clubs represented reps from all Lioness Clubs and 10 Leos. Raffle raised $ Accounts will be audited and presented at the February cabinet meeting. Moved PDG Ian, seconded L David Robson. Carried. Lion Jaafar thanked the Nowra Club for giving the Leos a special price for the convention. 16. Convention 2011 presented by Lion Danny Howard for Lion George Fox The committee will have one more meeting this year and are at the stage of allocating jobs and finding sponsors. Moved L. Danny Howard, seconded PDG Steve Garratt. Carried. 17. General Business... D G Warren Woods James Doak too many s. The cabinet was reminded that many of the s take the place of snail mail that used to be sent the all clubs and should be treated as incoming mail and presented at the Board Meetings. PDG Steve Garrett - Is the council of governors going to call back the number of meetings from 4 to 3? Yes there are only three. This is thought to be because of the cost of accommodation and travelling. PCC Franz Mairinger - Could you please fill out the forms sent out by Rob Oerleans to let LCI know if you are attending their convention? ANZI Forum at the Gold Coast next year will be well worth going to and should be decided on very soon. PDG Carl von Stein moved seconded PCC Ian Gammage that district pay for the DG, 1 & 2 VDG to go to the forum. Carried. Blooper Box yielded $ Closure...DG Warren Woods 1.15pm Next Cabinet Meeting Sunday 13 February 2011-Mittagong (Venue to be confirmed) Spinal Cord Fellowship New Way to Raise Funds The exciting news for the Spinal Cord Fellowship since the Nowra Convention, has been the setting up of a deal with Sims Metal which allows clubs to channel sales of scrap metal directly to the fund. Many clubs already collect ring pulls and cans and some of the money raised goes to Spinal Cord Research. We hope that this new initiative will encourage other Clubs to join in it s just so easy, no money to collect or disperse and the funds generated go straight to this great Lions Project. Here are the details of the scheme extracted from the LASCF Newsletter: (Introduction to this project in the November 2010 N2 Newsletter, Issue 2 (Internet version), Collecting Projects in N2 ) This partnership is up and running, now you will be able to recycle practically all your old metal through Sims Metal Management and the proceeds will be deposited directly into the Lions Australia Spinal Cord Fellowship account. When you take your ring pulls or any metal into Sims, all you need do is to quote the applicable Vendor Number (for New South Wales & A.C.T. this is LION16) and the staff will record the transaction accordingly. An indication of the market value of a number of typical household items is as follows: Stainless steel sink [twin bowl] approx 15kgs. $15.00 Lead Acid Automotive battery $5.00 Stove [approx 60kg] $9.00 Refrigerator [approx 70kg] $10.00 Dryer [approx 30kg] $4.00 Washing machine [approx 50kg] $7.00 Aluminium cans / ring pulls [can tabs] 1kg $1.30 Please note that these are examples only, based on current market prices in August and delivered to Sims metropolitan depots. In addition to these items, the following items are also recyclable Brass taps, copper tubing, insulated copper wire, aluminium pots and pans, steel roofing iron, hot water systems, bath tubs, old cars, bikes, farm machinery and so the list goes on.but at least it gives you some idea of what can be recycled instead of being dumped into the tips. Those who heard Dr George Owen speak at the Nowra Convention should have come away inspired to do more here is the opportunity! Last year N2 raised about $18,000 for the Fellowship, a commendable effort. Let s try to beat that this year. Meanwhile progress in Spinal Cord Research continues steadily with important discoveries made both here and overseas. There has been quite a bit of press and TV coverage in the last few months. Preliminary human trials are in hand and we wait the news of these eagerly. James Doak N2 Spinal Cord Chairman - Lionsonoz Ring Pull Project helps Fellowship Because Australian Lionsonoz is a Lions Club for wandering Lions, members seek other ways to assist the community and because the Lionsonoz members are mostly Grey Nomads they have unique ways of doing this. The members of the Australian Lionsonoz Lions Club are essentially Grey Nomads and Lionsonoz does not have an Activity bank account. Because they are continually on the move it is always a challenge to find innovative ways to assist the community. The project described below is one way they have done just this. A suggestion that members collect aluminium cans was considered but because of limited room in caravans and motorhomes, it was decided to compromise and collect the aluminium ring pulls from the cans and dispose of the cans themselves in the many Lions Can Crates which are scattered throughout our vast country. Not only do the Lionsonoz members collect and save the ring pulls, but the Inverell schools and community have gone out of their way to assist Australian Lionsonoz through Lions Brenda and Rod Payne who have over the last school year received thousands offing pulls.. Through working with a Lions Club in the Inverell Community, Lion Bill Sutton of Inverell McIntyre Club found a buyer for the ring pulls, after visiting a couple metal recycling (Continued on page 14) Page 13

14 (Continued from page 13) places, Lion Bill suggested that a visit to Northhaven Limited, an organisation in Inverell that provided employment for people with a disability, would be a distinct advantage. Northhaven already collected aluminium cans but they had not thought of separating the ring pulls from the cans, the management saw a great opportunity in doing this and so this project became a reality. The opportunity available to this organisation by separating the ring pulls from the can is that they will be able to offer employment to at least four additional people with a disability. So as a by-line to collecting ring pulls Australian Lionsonoz have been instrumental in opening a further avenue for Northhaven Limited to offer employment to people with disabilities that they had not thought of before. Northhaven Limited intends to increase their advertising for members of the Inverell community, surrounding communities and Schools to collect cans and ring pulls. They said that Australian Lionsonoz existing sources of ring pulls in Inverell and Ashford will remain and that because of Lionsonoz help they will offer Inverell MacIntyre Lions Club a better than market price for the ring pulls in the future. This is a good example of Australian Lionsonoz assisting the communities that they visit by working through an existing Lions Club. Lion Bill Sutton said that the last batch of Ring Pulls sold netted $88.50 and this sum will be sent by Inverell McIntyre Lions Club to the Lions Spinal Cord Fellowship. Lionsonoz President Stewart Payne said that certificates of appreciation will be presented to class 2P Ross Hill Primary School, Holy Trinity Primary School and Ashford Primary School for their excellent work in collecting the Ring Pulls. He encourages Lions in other Clubs as well to save their Ring Pulls, which can be taken to any Sims Metal Distributor. For information regarding Sims Metal Collection Points please contact Lion Stewart Payne sagr.payne@bigpond.com L-R Lion Bill Sutton (Inverell McIntyre Lions Club), Tess Pomfrett of Northhaven and Lionsonoz President Lion Stewart Payne with a wheelie bin full of Ring Pulls ready to raise funds for the Lions Spinal Cord Fellowship. Photo supplied by Stewart Payne. Lioness Report The Lioness of N2 Membership at 31st December is 99. Service hours for last quarter 2,334. Monies donated $7,516. Our N2 Lioness are wonderful achievers. The 6 Lioness clubs of N2 have joined forces to support the Lions Children s Mobility Foundation by sponsoring a Hart Walker for a little girl from Wetherill Park. This certainly is a great display of TEAM work, and what being part of the Lions family is all about. Wollongong Heights will be the only Lioness club in N2 holding the flag at the forthcoming Youth of the Year district final this year. Hopefully, more clubs will come on board for great Lions project in the future. Pictured below are students from St. Mary s College, Wollongong, being presented with caps from Tanya Bennett, the NAB representative from the NAB s Wollongong Business Centre. My best wishes to all for a very happy, healthy and productive Lioness Heather Howe Photo supplied by Heather Howe Bundanoon Lions Announce Major Project Securing a long-awaited ambulance station for Bundanoon is the aim of a major community service project announced recently by the Lions Club of Bundanoon. Lions Club president, Les Johnson, announced the project at the Club s recent 20th anniversary dinner. While we have first response provided by the local fire brigade, it is hardly a satisfactory or sustainable arrangement, said Les. He added, It can still take up to an hour for an ambulance to arrive. With a growing and ageing population in the area, stretching from Moss Vale to Canyonleigh, this is just unacceptable. We are committed to the greater community and recently recarpeted the Bundanoon pre-school at a cost of more than $4,000 (see photo on next page). We then considered several possible projects, but concluded that the greatest community need is for the ambulance station and sooner, rather than later explained Les. He added that Kangaroo Valley Lions had achieved a similar feat in their village, with the construction of a combined ambulance station and community centre. First step in the project will be a public meeting in Bundanoon during January to gauge the level of community support, not only from Bundanoon, but also from surrounding Page 14

15 (Continued from page 14) Cheque presentation to Bundanoon pre-school; L-R standing Lions Club Secretary Lyn Montgomery, pre-school teacher Caroline Morrow, & Lions Club President Les Johnson. Photo supplied by Peter Wearing Smith villages. The Bundanoon Community Association will also play a significant role in the project, while the Bundanoon RSL sub-branch has already indicated its support. At a meeting on December 7, the sub-branch carried a motion pledging a financial contribution to the project. Lions Clubs International is the world s largest service organisation, with over 1.4 million members in more than 180 countries. The first Australian Lions club was formed in 1947 in the northern NSW town of Lismore. There are now more than 1400 clubs, with over 30,000 members. Formed in September 1990, the Bundanoon Lions club received its Charter the following month and has played a vital role in the community ever since. For further information, please contact Peter WEARING SMITH on , , or by peterws@bundanoonlions.org Wayne TODD, of Todd s Real Estate. Lions Clubs International is the world s largest service organisation, with over 1.4 million members in more than 180 countries. The first Australian Lions club was formed in 1947 in the northern NSW town of Lismore. There are now more than 1400 clubs, with over 30,000 members. Formed in September 1990, the Bundanoon Lions club received its Charter the following month and has played a vital role in the community ever since. For further information, please contact Peter WEARING SMITH on , , or by peterws@bundanoonlions.org (Photo supplied by Peter Wearing Smith) A sea of blue in Bundanoon Acting on a joint initiative of Bundanoon newsagent, Peter Stewart and the Bundanoon Community Association, Bundanoon citizens rallied magnificently to a call for donations of much-needed goods to be trucked to the people of flood ravaged Dalby in central Queensland. Donations were accepted in the village centre from 6.00 am on Saturday, February 5. Within just two hours the 13-tonne truck was fully loaded and many would-be donors had to be turned away. Members of Bundanoon Lions were on hand to sort and load goods and supply sustenance to donors and volunteers. Six-year old wins barrow load of Christmas cheer On Christmas Eve, six-year-old Alex STEWART of Bundanoon received a wheelbarrow loaded with Christmas cheer from President Les Johnson of the Bundanoon Lions Club (photo below). The barrow load of goodies, the prize in the Bundanoon Lions annual Christmas raffle, included toys, food, Christmas gifts and shopping vouchers from local traders and was worth more than $500. Alex had persuaded his father, Bundanoon s newsagent, Peter, to buy tickets in the raffle during the week prior to Christmas. It was really a big week, explained club president. Les JOHN- SON, We started off with a Christmas barbecue for the residents of Rosnel special care hostel, then volunteers sold raffle tickets all week until the draw which was made this year by Above: Bundanoon Lions sort donated goods, prior to loading.(l-r) Kevin Block, Lions President Les Johnson, Grant Perkins, Andy Rocca, Bernd Raetze and Elizabeth Cranny Above: The 13-tonne truck was fully loaded in just two hours (Continued on page 16) Page 15

16 Feeding the packers. Photos supplied by Peter Wearing Smith For further information, please contact Peter WEARING SMITH Tel , Below: Cabramatta Cabra Vale Leos raising funds to assist disaster victims. Photos supplied by Jenny Tew. LEOS ROAR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY Firstly, I would like to thank District Governor Warren Woods and All Lions, Lioness and Leos in District 201N2 for their ongoing support of the MD201 and International Leo Club Program. Leo Clubs provide Young People between with an Opportunity of gaining Essential Life Skills and contributing to their Communities in a Positive Way. With your ongoing support we currently have 86 Leo Clubs in MD201 with a further 5 Clubs in the Process of Chartering. Your District currently has 7 Leo Clubs together with the only Single Leo District in MD201 and prospects of further Clubs in Yass and Cabramatta Cabra-Vale (Photo to right above). Each year we offer All Leos throughout MD201 the Opportunity to demonstrate their Leadership Skills and Experience through the MD201 Leo of the Year Quest. DG Warren Woods inducted 25 Leos into the Cabramatta High School Leos club on 2/12/2010. Photo supplied by Jenny Tew. Above: Cabramatta Cabra Vale Leos, with Fairfield Mayor, other dignitaries, & Lion Jenny Tew, worked on a BBQ for the opening ceremony of the new Fisher St car park. Photo supplied by Jenny Tew MD201 LEO OF THE YEAR QUEST The Aim of the Leo of the Year Quest is to develop and encourage qualities of Leadership, Experience and Opportunity within Candidates who will be fine Ambassadors of the Leos of Australia and PNG, both within these Countries and Overseas. Such Ambassadors should have a knowledge and appreciation of the Leo Program and Lions Clubs International, and of Australia and PNG and its affairs. Entrants must be able to express themselves clearly in writing on an Application Form and adequately at an Interview when faced with unrehearsed questions, seeking explanations or opinions. Entrants are judged on a Face to Face Interview which represents 80% of the Mark and a prepared Speech which represents 20%. At the National Final to be held at the MD201 Convention in Launceston on 16 April 2011, there will be an Overall Winner and Public Speaking Winner, although their is a possibility for a Leo to win both Sections of the Quest. *The Overall Winner is also Nominated for the International Leo of the Year! All Leos are encouraged to Enter the 2011 Leo of the Year quest with Full Details and Entry Form available on the MD201 Leo Website at Further information can be obtained through your District Leo Chairman, Jaafar Tabandeh or State Leo Coordinator NSW, Gail Hart on [02] [Pte] or [Mob] *Past Winners have included: 2005/06 Leo Ashley Nielsen, Ulladulla Milton Leo Club 2008/09 Leo Reece Colman, Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club Always remember, there is no greater satisfaction in Lions than encouraging our Youth between to Serve their Community. It only requires 10 Enthusiastic Young People and a Committed Lions Club to Form a Leo Club!! So if your Club is considering Sponsoring a Leo Club - stop considering and do it!!!your Club, your Members and the Community will Benefit! Say G'Day to a Leo Today!! (Continued on page 17) Page 16

17 (Continued from page 16) "Youth are our Future - but they are also our Today!!" Further information on the Leo Club Program can be obtained from the Leo Website Link to the MD201 Lions Australia Website at or through your District Leo Chairman, Jaafar Tabandeh on [02] [Pte] or [Mob]. May you enjoy Good Health and Continued Success? Lion Martin Peebles MD201 Leo & Youth Outreach Committee Chairman [02] [Pte] [Mob] N2 LEOS Report Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club Members: Remote Leos (5 From Taralga + 1 Croockwell). Activities: Helping Activities like Tuggeranong Community Festival 27th November hours Spend by all the Leos for this activity. One of the Remote Leos, Leo Andrew Murray attended the party. Leos Christmas Party (4th December) was attended by Leos and some Lions from Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club. January 21st 3 Leos (Leo AJ, Leo Ebby Tabandeh & Leo Harry Tabandeh) attended the Lions Youth of the Year And the Leo of the year winners Dinner (2 of the Leos dinner was paid for by the Organiser Club, Canberra Belconnen, Thank you). Saturday 22nd Lunch was provided by Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club at the Lions Youth Haven for the Visitors (Lions Youth of the Year and the Leo of the year winners). Leo Ebby and Leo Brett Smith attended. LEOS CLUB OF CABRAMATTA (Cabra-Vale, The Pal College) they have 17 members. Activity 11 attended Leos International conference Cabramatta High School 20 Members For the month of September, Cabramatta High school LEO club have had two meetings (3rd Sep, 10th Sep and 17th Sep) and one activity. The meetings were forty minutes each. During those meetings we have been working on assembling our project which is a sausage selling fundraising event for the Pakistan flood at the school. We have sold 200 sausages sizzles and 150 cans of drink during the day and have raised approximately $500 for the cause. All proceeds were sent to IRC (International Rescue Committee) for the Pakistan flood victims. AMBARVALE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING DAYS & TIMES: MONDAYS 1.15PM [FORTNIGHTLY - DURING TERM] ORIGINATING MEMBERS: 22 CURRENT MEMBERs: 24 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Breakfast Clubs for Students, Selling Merchandise on pink Ribbon Day [ ], Volunteering to assist Housing NSW in Local Community, Diabetes Awareness, Fundraising for Lions Sight Projects. Camden Leos Club 5 Members Ulladulla Milton Leo Club Recession with just a couple of Members. Fairvale High School Leo Club Members 49 WARILLA HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB Current Membership is 23, mainly year 9 students but with some year 8 students. Projects:- 1. Assistance in creating and giving ongoing support to another local school community garden and mentoring of the students at this local school which is for "special' children.(ie mentally and physically challenged) 2. Supporting local Kidzwish Foundation (see website for Kidzwish), ( for disadvantaged and disabled children), by sponsoring 4 local children to the Kidzwish Christmas party at a cost of $200. The Leo's have challenged all Lions Clubs in their Zone and area to match that support. Monies for this sponsorship were raised through raffles and guessing competitions. 3. Leo's will be doing the sale of Lions Christmas cakes again this year. 4. Currently looking into project of a "Toy collection" from school students, of good used toys of any kind that can be redistributed to disadvantaged children at christmas time, who otherwise might go without. This project may be extended to sending "shoe boxes" of items overseas to disadvantaged children there. Jaafar Tabnadeh, N2 Leos & Youth Outreach Chairman Yoty State Final YOUTH OF THE YEAR N Districts Judging Day / Date: Saturday 26th March 2011 Venue: Time: Cost: RSVP: Diggers Club The Entrance Road LONG JETTY, NSW 6:30pm for 7:00pm $35 per person For Function PDG George & PDG Marilyn Kinealy gnkinealy@optusnet.com.au For Accommodation Glenda Hofland, N3 YotY Chairperson glenda@lakehavencastle.com.au Page 17

18 Bowning & Districts Life member On Tuesday 14th December, 2010 the Lions Club of Bowning & Districts had great pleasure in awarding Lion Jim Field Life Membership. Lion Jim joined the Lions Club International in July During his time in Lions he has held a range of positions on a local level in both the Yass, Murrumbateman and Bowning & Districts Clubs including:- President (3 times), Constitution and By Laws Chairman, Youth of the Year Chairman, Miss Personality Chairman, a Director, Extension Chairman, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President (3 times) and 3rd vice President (2 times). Lion Jim has served 22 years on District Cabinets and during this time he has been involved with and held the following positions: Zone Chairman (6 times), Regional Chairman, Youth of the Year Chairman, Marketing & Fundraising, Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation, Australian Lions Foundation and the NSW/ ACT Save Sight and Public Health Care Foundations (9 years). For the past 4 years, Lion Jim has been Chairman of the NSW/ACT Save Sight and Public Health Care Foundation. Honours, awards and recognitions include: Melvin Jones Fellow, 29 years 100% perfect attendance, Region chairman 100%, President 100% (3 times), Zone Chairman (6 times), District Governors Appreciation (5 times), 25 year Monarch, James D. Richardson Honour Award, Dr. Harry Jenkins Fellow Award, Life Governor of the Lions clubs NSW/ACT Save Sight Foundation, Extension Award, Guiding Lion Award, Neville Tucker Silver Honour Award and Lion of the Year. From the members of the Lions Club of Bowning & Districts, congratulations Lion Jim for a job well done. North meets south Exhibition On Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October, 2010 the colourful works of 17 indigenous artists from North West Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria were the centrepiece the North Meets South Art Exhibition which was presented by the Bowning & District Lions Club. L-R President Leonie Makin presents Life Membership certificate to Jim Field Photo supplied by Sue Frost Above: Unique Spinifex basket by artist Shirley McNamara Comprising of dynamic and intricate paintings, artefacts, and ceramics and floating silk panels, the exhibition provided the hundreds of viewers with a chance to purchase or simply admire the art from a distant part of Australia. A unique feature of the exhibition was artist Gavin Delacour s paintings of your own personal genealogy, which he paints individually to suit your family. Some of the artists showing their work have already sold overseas in Europe, America and India and throughout Australia and they have also won awards and scholarships for further studies through Arts Queensland. The 5 artists who travelled the 2300kms to be in the art exhibition, were overwhelmed by the local s genuine interest, and like members of the Bowning & District Lions Club were truly amazed at the sales. It was more than the Bowning & District Lions Club could ever have hoped for, with two of the artists having 100 per cent sales record and each of the others selling at least four paintings. From the exhibition, there were 3 amazing outcomes: Firstly the Chisholm Street Gallery in Ainslie, who specialise in textile and weaving, offered artists Lee Anne Shaw who does the silk hangings and Shirley McNamara who makes the Spinifex baskets their own private showings in Then there was the Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery at Gold Creek village who said they were looking for an exhibition either at Canberra Festival or Floriade in 2011 and also finally the National Museum of Australia who said they would be interested in the artists doing an exhibition sometime in the future. This Art Exhibition would not have been the great success that it was without all the hard work of a relative new Lion, Cecile Felderhoff (3rd from right in photo at right), who was the Artist Margaret Henry (right) explains her painting to Councillor Alan McGrath. Artist Margaret Henry (left) showing Lion Julie Henry one of her major works. (Continued on page 19) Page 18

19 (Continued from page 18) instigator behind it all and also all the hard work of her husband Lion Karl and the members of the Bowning & District Lions Club who helped out at the exhibition. Photos supplied by Sue Frost Ready to play Bowning & District Lions construct playground equipment. It s ready to play at Horton House & Gwen Warmington Lodge age care facility in Yass. In late October, 2010 Bowning & District Lions Club saw the completion of a two-year long special project when their playground equipment was installed following a significant period of fundraising. Project co-ordinator, Lion Graham Wilson said that the Club raised $12,500 and received a state government grant of $5,000 to acquire the brightly coloured playground, which is ideally situated within the garden area of Horton House & Gwen Warmington Lodge. The purpose of the playground equipment was to give families with children visiting residents a place to gather and enjoy one another s company and hopefully other residents would have the pleasure of watching the young people frolic on the monkey bars and slippery dip. Lion Graham said that he hoped the playground equipment would encourage more families with young children to visit their loved and the Club agreed that the construction of the playground equipment was a valuable project and they hoped it would benefit residents as well as visitors alike. The Manager of Horton House & Gwen Warmington Lodge, Penny Temple who is also a member of the Bowning & Districts Lions Club said that quite a few of the residents have grandchildren and great grandchildren and having this playground facility hopefully would encourage younger kids to come and visit. The Bowning & District Lions Club raised most of the money through local projects such as Dancing with our stars, street stalls and raffles and thanks the Yass community for their support. Photo supplied by Sue Frost Nowra Lions Club catering caravan Jervis Bay Lions Club catering caravan Shoalhaven Lions activities Lions from the Shoalhaven area clubs were at the Open Day at the new Shoalhaven Correctional Centre at South Nowra, bring their catering vans from near and far. Nowra Lions club was ably supported by Lions and their equipment from the Jervis Bay & Ulladulla Milton Lions Clubs. Photos supplied by Sally Wilton. Ulladulla Milton Lions Club catering caravan Page 19

20 Fudge : First orders For those clubs which have not taken advantage of the promotional package for fudge, or those clubs ordering fudge for the first time, you can now order a carton of fudge containing six shippers and only pay for five shippers, i.e. instead of paying $87.00 per carton, only pay $72.50 per carton. This offer is current until the end of June Yours in Lionism, John Smith, N Districts Mint Coordinator. Contact: FlashID International, PO Box 94, Bundanoon, NSW 2578 Ph: Toll-free: Fax: intl@flashid.net Web: Page 20