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1 MD 201 N2 NEWSLETTER ISSN (Online) May June 2014 Service through membership District Governor Allan McDonald District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs Greetings from District Governor Allan Thank you to those members of Lions would have assisted Ann & me over the last 12 months as we travelled along the journey. It was a well worth while experience and we will cherish memories for a long time. To those Lions who opened their homes to us during the visits, thank you. To all Cabinet Officers who have given their time and efforts to make this year a success it could not have happened without you, thanks again. A special thanks to Lorraine and Sally who shared the visits. It was not only a learning experience but it relieved the pressure so that other activities could be done in a timelier manner. The training team led by Ray Strong performed magnificently all year, with courses for Certified Guiding Lion, Club Excellent Process (CEP),Zone Chairman training, Incoming Officers plus there were the special trips to Clubs who requested extra assistance. The Club Care team has been working behind the scenes assisting Clubs sort things out between members. Not all were successful but members now know they have someone to turn if required. The event of the year was the Charter of Wattle Grove Lions Club sponsored by Ingleburn Lions Club. Thank you to Ingleburn but special thanks go to Zone Chair Wayne Franshaw and his assistant Garry Feeney who did all the hard work. Wattle Grove is the 1 st Club that our District has formed in 11 Cutting the cake at the Wattle Grove Lions Club Charter function. L-R Ingleburn Lions Club President Dennis Baert, Guiding Lions Graham Feeney & Wayne Franshaw, DG Allan McDonald, Wattle Grove Lions Club 1st Vice President Heather Franshaw Thomas, PDG Ian Hughes, PDG Keith Kent, & PCC Franz Mairinger. Photo supplied by Ann McDonald years. These events were closely followed by the formation of Club Branches at Ulladulla and Shellharbour. Congratulations to Peter Scifleet and his hard working committee from Kiama Lions Club. Ann & I have spent some time promoting the Club Branch at Ulladulla to finally see it formed. Hopefully both Branches will grow into fully working Lions Clubs in the next 12months. Members who completed the Guiding Lions courses are slowly completing their paper work to gain their certificate. Well done. It is hoped that the knowledge gained will filter down through Clubs in the years to come. Membership of the District is holding firm at this stage. Clubs are asked to work hard to prevent the drops that occur at this time of the year. Remember it takes about 10 times the effort to recruit a new Lion than it does take to drop them so it is worth the effort to retain them. Statistics show that if we could save 1 in 5 members who resign we wouldn t have a membership problem. Club changeovers are in progress at this time, may I congratulate the new Club Boards and wish them well for the next Lions year. District Changeover will take place in Ulladulla on the 19 th July; Clubs and Cabinet members will receive an invitation separately but there will be one later in this bulletin. Changeover is an opportunity (Continued on page 2)

2 Page 2 to thank this year s Cabinet and to welcome Lorraine back as District Governor with her new Cabinet. Lions will remember Lion Margaret Gerritsen who was Convention Chairman in Ulladulla, she was holidaying in Holland her native land where she had an accident on a bicycle and had a serious break to her ankle. On arrival back in Australia she was rushed back to hospital and has been there for some time. Unfortunately due to complications she has had her ankle amputated and will be out of action for some time. I am sure all Lions send her best wishes and a speedy recovery. Lions throughout the District have responded to the call to assist the Youth Exchange committee with hosting overseas youth. To those who have helped thank you. There are still families needed for 8 youth. Clubs who have qualified for the Club Excellence Award and wish to apply need to go to pdfs/da1.pdf applications close on the 30 th September 2014 and must be signed off by myself. I would love to see as many Clubs apply as possible. Clubs & their secretaries are to be congratulated with their reporting each month to District and Lions Clubs International. This improvement is as a result of the constant assistance given to them from the Zone Chairman and the Zone chairman Coordinator John Flarrety. Our District has far exceeded the level expected by Lions Clubs international. Once again thank you to all who have made this year a pleasure for Ann & me, Lorraine & Franz & Sally & Stan. We all enjoyed the hospitality and the experience. DG Allan McDonald N2 District Changeover Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm Venue: Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club 212 Princes Highway, Ulladulla Dress: Business wear Price: $35 per person payable at the door RSVP: by 12th July to Alison Farnham albo@netspace.net.au (preferred method) Ph: Mob: Recommended accommodation: Pigeon House Sandpiper Motel Harbour Royal Seascape Motel Ulladulla Tourist Park Ulladulla Holiday Village Welcome to new members District 201 N2 covers southeast NSW and the ACT, comprising Lions, Lioness & LEOs Clubs in south-western Sydney, down the Hume Highway to Bowning, ACT, Snowy Mountains, Far South Coast, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven, and Illawarra. Welcome to the following new members of N2 Clubs who joined since the April 2014 N2 e-newsletter was distributed. 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 Batemans Bay Lions Arthur Bush Ann Gamble Marion Bush Ann Gamble Janelle Monsma Ann Gamble Bermagui & District Lions Jaki Horwood Rita Tarrant Dee Lienbenberg Rita Tarrant Bomaderry Lions Martin Forde Bruce Murphy Robert Mortyn Barry Passlow Bombala Lions Kylie Thompson Anne Thompson Camden Lions Gary Canham Keith Maddock Cooma Lions Noel Chesham Ronald Knight Dapto Lions Gordon Cobley John Penney Gerringong Lions Ross Harrison James Doak Jervis Bay Lions Carl Lowles Marie-Anne Watson Leesa Lowles Marie-Anne Watson Jaime Palacios Marie-Anne Watson Diane Sebo Yvonne Mertens Kiama Lions Kristine McMahon Wendi Scifleet Phyl Willetts Wendi Scifleet Marula Lions Thomas Hailston Georgina Simpson Nimmitabel Lions David Booth Jenny Roach Samantha Booth Jenny Roach John Gatward Lorraine Courtis Hamish Jardine James Jardine (Continued on page 3)

Page 3 (Continued from page 2) CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR Nowra Lions Ross Dalmain Clive Hepburn Maria Meakins John Price Victor Meakins John Price Oak Flats Lions Carina Mandic Amber McGrath Ulladulla

3 Page 3 (Continued from page 2) CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR Nowra Lions Ross Dalmain Clive Hepburn Maria Meakins John Price Victor Meakins John Price Oak Flats Lions Carina Mandic Amber McGrath Ulladulla Milton Lions John Dolphin Gwen Rava Wollongong Lions Angela Sneddon Peter Howe Yass Lions Craig Blanch PDG Geoff Hobart Lachlan Brodrick Stanley Luff Coral Warren PDG Geoff Hobart Lions 1,646 (+ 18 during as per MyLCI 30 June 2014) Lioness 96 (as per June 2914 Lioness Report) Leos 231 N2 total members 1,973 World-wide Lions 1,361,230 (as per MyLCI 30 June 2014) Past members remembered The following members of the N2 Lions family passed away since the January 2014 edition of the N2 e-newsletter was distributed. 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 Bemboka Lions Bombala Lions Jindabyne Lions Macarthur Lions Name Geoffrey Morris Peter Kimber Michael Barton Kevin Chaffen Oak Flats Lions PDG Harry Spicer (past member) Sussex Inlet & District Lions Rowland Wilcockson Wollongong Heights Lioness Club Lioness Jill McLachlan Charter Member Lions Honoured The following current and past Lions and supporters of Lions were recognised for service to their community in the June 2014 Queen s Birthday Australian Honours announcements. The full citation is included for members of the N2 Lions family, with the brief citation for others. Mr Robert John (Bob) BROOKSBY OAM, Gumeracha SA 5233 For service to the community of the Torrens Valley. Mr Kenneth James (Ken) CROTTY OAM, Strathpine Qld 4500 For service to the agricultural show movement in Queensland, and to the community. Mr Charles Allen GOODWIN OAM, Balgownie NSW 2519 For service to the community of the Illawarra region. President, Illawarra Master Builders Club, ; Director, ; Treasurer, ; Member, 50th Anniversary Committee; Life Member; Life Member, Saturday Morning Bowlers. Chair, ClubsNSW - Illawarra/Shoalhaven region, for 15 years. Current Patron, North Wollongong Surf Lifesaving Club; Member, for many years; established the Junior Sandpiper Club. Foundation Member, Wollongong Whales (winter swim club). Foundation Member, City of Wollongong Aerial Patrol. Member, Senior Citizens Committee, Wollongong City Council, for 12 years. Member and Supporter, Russell Vale Golf and Social Club, for 18 years. Member, Wollongong Lions Club, for 10 years. Awards/recognition include: Community Volunteer Award, Rotary District 9750, Rotary International. 60 Years Long Service Award, North Wollongong Surf Lifesaving Club. Mr Desmond Edward LATTIN OAM, Mount Gambier SA 5290 For service to the community of Mount Gambier. Mr Allan LEESON OAM, Ridgley Tas 7321 For service to the community of north west Tasmania. 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. Please keep submitting stories, they improve the content and make interesting reading for other Lions. Please articles as text or Word documents, with photos attached to the s. E-newsletter Deadlines for Last day of each month NEXT EDITION: (Continued on page 5) Distributed in July 2014 The printed and Internet editions of the N2 Newsletter are being lodged with the NSW State Library, the access codes being: ISSN (Print) X ISSN (Online) All photos in this edition are copyright of David Robson, unless otherwise credited.

Page 4 Lioness Report My congratulations go out to each and every club and all your members, you have done an amazing 9,438 hour of service in your communities, this is what we are all about, I m so

I wish to pass on mine and Bevin s condolences to Wollongong Heights Lioness at the sad passing of their friend and Charter member Lioness Jill McLachlan, she will be sadly missed by her family and

4 Page 4 Lioness Report My congratulations go out to each and every club and all your members, you have done an amazing 9,438 hour of service in your communities, this is what we are all about, I m so proud of you all. I wish to pass on mine and Bevin s condolences to Wollongong Heights Lioness at the sad passing of their friend and Charter member Lioness Jill McLachlan, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The girls are raising the money for the purchase of a barcode scanner & reader for a local visually impaired person. It would be wonderful if some of the Lioness members from other clubs could attend, should be a good day. Camden Lioness have done it again, June Holdsworth OAM has received a Government of NSW Community Service Award, congratulations June. They have also assisted Camden Lions, supplying salads, cooking fish and sausages for the Seniors Picnic, which was held at Belgenney Farm. Their donations into the community this year is an amazing $19, The Camden community are very lucky to have the lioness so active in their area. I m proud to say that all Lioness Clubs have put in a huge effort into their community, Oak Flats Lioness have contributed $16,149.00, congratulations, for a small club this is an amazing effort. I have been busy paying my final, official visits, to all the clubs and of course attending changeovers, and, installing the new boards, is it just me, or has this year only had 6 months in it? Congratulations to all the new boards, I know that your members will all work hard to support you, have a wonderful year. Shoalhaven Lioness have received an amazing gift, a small local gift shop has closed down and the owner donated his remaining stock to the club, he has heard what a wonderful job they do in the community. They and Bomaderry Lions members had a very busy day boxing all the stock. They will be having lots of stalls to turn the stock into valuable dollars. A big thank you to the Liverpool girls for the amazing hours you put into the community, 6 ladies, 1,289 hours for the year. The Eden girls are busy getting the RSL hall, that they are now looking after, shipshape, it will make their lives easier as they can have all their catering equipment in one place, keep up the good work. I know we put so much of our time into the community, but at the same time, we must remember to look after our own members, sometimes they need, big hugs, as Camden President Mary keeps reminding us and also to have, fun, fun, fun. Bye for now Lioness Kay Hardy, N2 Lioness Liaison

Page 5 Lions Honoured (cont.) (Continued from page 3) Mrs Toni Anne McCORMACK OAM, Torquay Vic 3228 For service to the community through local government, transport and volunteer organisations.

Mr Edward MOWBRAY OAM, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 For service to the communities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

5 Page 5 Lions Honoured (cont.) (Continued from page 3) Mrs Toni Anne McCORMACK OAM, Torquay Vic 3228 For service to the community through local government, transport and volunteer organisations. Mr Robert James (Bob) MAHAFFEY OAM, Albury NSW 2640 For service to the community of Albury, and to veterans and their families. Mr Edward MOWBRAY OAM, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 For service to the communities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Mr Phillip Charles PASSMORE OAM, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 For service to the community of Port Macquarie through aged care and service groups. Mr Leon Frank TUCKWELL OAM, Goolwa SA 5214 For service to local government, and to the community of Goolwa. Mrs Patricia Ann WILKS, Weetangera ACT 2614 For service to education in the Australian Capital Territory. Director, Learning and Teaching, ACT Department of Education and Training, Director, Curriculum Support and Professional Learning, Principal, Telopea Park School, Principal, Miles Franklin Primary School, Deputy Principal, Holt Primary School, Classroom Teacher, Executive Officer, School Library Services, ACT Representative, Foundation to Year 12 Curriculum Reference Group, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, ; ACT Representative, Curriculum Directors Forum, Executive Member, Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (ACT) (now Principals Australia Institute), ; Government Sector Representative, ACT Secondary Principals Association; Liaison Officer with ACT Department of Education and Training. National Board Member, Australian Council of Educational Leaders (National), Member, Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACT), since 1991; President, ; Vice-President, Convenor, Combined Australian Council of Educational Leaders and Australian School Principals' Association National Conference Vice-President, Primary Schools Principals Association (ACT), Member, International Baccalaureate Organisation. Secretary, Australian School Library Association, President, Australian School Library Association (ACT); Treasurer, 1980s-1990s. Board Member, Physical Activity Foundation, ACT Representative, Australian Children's Television Foundation Board, Volunteer, Lifeline, in the early 1990s. Director, Lions Youth Haven, since 2013; Member, Canberra Belconnen Lions, since Board Member, Southern Cross Early Childhood School, since Fellow, Australian Council of Educational Administrators (ACT and national). Source: The following members of the N2 / N6 Lions family were recognised in previous Australian Honours announcements. Lion Charles BLACK OAM Lion Butch CHAPMAN OAM PCC Maurie CHAPMAN OAM Lion Jack DICKENSON OAM Lion Jim FIELD OAM PDG Neil HARRIS OAM PDG Ron KINGSBURY OAM PDG Ken LEONARD OAM PCC Franz MAIRINGER OAM Lion Albert MANNING OAM Lions Lady Barbara MAY OAM PDG Ron MAY OAM Lion John McKEOUGH OAM Lion John NICASTRI OAM Lion Norry O LEARY OAM Lion Noel REID OAM Lion Kevin ROBERTS OAM Lion Ken SANDOE OAM PDG Ron SKEEN OAM PDG Harry SPICER OAM Lion Peter STAPLETON OAM Lion Colleen STOCK OAM Lion Mike STOCK OAM Lion Ross WESTLEY OAM Lion Ken WIGGINS OAM Lion Sam WONG AM Lion Richard YOUNG OAM Please let me know of any errors or omissions. Lion David Robson, N2 Historian david.robson3@bigpond.com

6 Page Incoming Club Officers Selection of photos from 3 of the 6 venues Incoming Club Officer training was delivered: Cooma, Goulburn, & Ingleburn

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Page 8 Wattle Grove Lion wins business award Wattle Grove Lion Heather Franshaw-Thomas, the owner, director, and early childhood teacher, of Funtazia Child Care, won the Child

Funtazia and another business, Sleep Doctor and Holy Sheet, were the winners from the Campbelltown area.

8 Page 8 Wattle Grove Lion wins business award Wattle Grove Lion Heather Franshaw-Thomas, the owner, director, and early childhood teacher, of Funtazia Child Care, won the Child Care Centre category at the 2014 Australian Small Business Champion Awards on 5th April Funtazia and another business, Sleep Doctor and Holy Sheet, were the winners from the Campbelltown area. During the presentation, Heather said, I am very proud of Macarthur and considered it such an honour that my small business was a representative of the community on a national scale. I think the most outstanding part of Funtazia Child Care winning this award is that it is showcasing family day care and raising awareness on the level of quality care that exists in the family day care sector. Supplied by Lion Wayne Franshaw from local newspaper Wattle Grove Lions Charter Celebrations on 25th May 2014 Above: Lion Heather Franshaw-Thomas recently won the Child Care Centre category at the Australian Small Business Champions Award. Below: Lion Heather & husband Lion Chris Thomas, Ingleburn Lions Club President. Photos supplied by Wayne Franshaw Above: During the Wattle Grove Lions Charter Dinner, Ingleburn Lions Ladies Auxiliary members Marilyn Baert (Left) & Carol Franshaw (Right) make a presentation to Lions Lady Muriel & PDG Keith Kent, in honour of their 60th wedding anniversary. Photos supplied by Lion Ann McDonald

received the 1st bannerette of the Wattle Grove Lions Club, signed by all the Charter Members of the club. Email info@nswcompanioncard.org.

If you are eligible, a card with your photograph on it will be issued to you.

The venue would then issuenyou with a 2nd ticket for your companion / carer at no charge.

9 Page 9 Wattle Grove Charter (cont.) L-R Wattle Grove Lion Carol Franshaw (right) presents a special wheelchair to a representative of the Hammond Ville Nursing Home, the 1st project of the Wattle Grove Lions Club DG Allan McDonald received the 1st bannerette of the Wattle Grove Lions Club, signed by all the Charter Members of the club. info@nswcompanioncard.org.au Download at Post a letter to: Companion Card GPO Box 2687 Sydney NSW 2001 How does it work? Complete the application form and return it to the address on the form. If you are eligible, a card with your photograph on it will be issued to you. You can present your Companion Card when booking or purchasing tickets at participating events and venues, provided ypou require attendant care in that oarticular activity. The venue would then issuenyou with a 2nd ticket for your companion / carer at no charge. Eligibility Criteria: Resident of NSW You have a significant and permanent disability You are unable to participate in most community-based activities without significant assistance, etc. Your need for this support is lifelong Information supplied by Lion Ollie Lassen DG Allan McDonald presents Guiding Lion certificates to Ingleburn Lions Graham Feeney and Wayne Franshaw. The sponsoring club was Ingleburn Lions Club. The officers of the new Wattle Grove Lions Club are: President: Lion Debra Mowbray 1st VP: Lion Heather Franshaw-Thomas Secretary: Lion Carol Franshaw Treasurer: Lion Denise Feeney Contact details: Address for club correspondence: PO Box 743 Ingleburn NSW wattlegrovelions@gmail.com Days and location of club meetings - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at New Brighton Golf Club NSW Companion Card Liverpool Lions Club recently started to distribute information about the NSW Companion Card, is available If you have a significant, lifelong condition and require attendant care for the rest of your life, a Companion Card will allow you to participate in community activities and events without discrimination. You can request an application form as follows: Free Call

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Page 13 N2 Club Activities MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIPS When purchasing a Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) or a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship (PMJF) please send your donation in Australian

post to N2 Cabinet Treasurer Lion Danny Howard GPO Box 963 Canberra ACT 2601 PMJFs are for those who have already received their initial Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship.

MJF Facts The Fellowship was established in 1973 and the Progressive program began in 1986 in response to Lions' request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF.

13 Page 13 N2 Club Activities MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIPS When purchasing a Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) or a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship (PMJF) please send your donation in Australian dollars (equivalent to US$1,000), together with a completed Melvin Jones Fellowship application form, to your N2 Cabinet Treasurer: Make cheques payable to Lions Clubs International Foundation and post to N2 Cabinet Treasurer Lion Danny Howard GPO Box 963 Canberra ACT 2601 PMJFs are for those who have already received their initial Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship. PMJFs can be purchased for US$1,000 for each additional fellowship and the recipient receives a new Lapel Pin for each PMJF, but no additional plaque is awarded. MJF Facts The Fellowship was established in 1973 and the Progressive program began in 1986 in response to Lions' request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF. Donations through MJFs provide 75 percent of the Foundation's annual revenue. There are 54 levels in the PMJF program. As of the end of March 2014, there are 361,160 MJF recipients and 68,518 PMJF recipients worldwide. All MJFs are invited to the annual luncheon held at the convention (ticket purchase required). The MJF luncheon began in 1984 and has been held at each convention since then. The names of MJFs are displayed on a computer in the LCIF Room at the International Headquarters. Australian Lions Children s Mobility Foundation (ALCMF) CLUBS of District N2... Please think of the Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation when making donations/awards... Apportion money Liberate a child Create awareness Make your mark Fill the gaps Lion Beverly von Stein ALCMF Trustee N2 & N4 ALCMF Chairperson N2 Further information at: LCI President s Theme activities: N2 Club Activities: 487 Hours: 18,936 Funds raised: US$180,284 Funds donated: US$141,194 LCI Campaigns: Engaging our Youth: N2 Clubs participating: 11 N2 Club Activities: 73 Hours: 3,683 Funds raised: US$19,437 Funds donated: US$8,666 Protecting our Environment N2 Clubs participating: 7 N2 Club Activities: 21 Hours: 1,055 Trees planted: 4,000 Funds raised: US$8,454 Funds donated: US$1,455 Relieving the Hunger: N2 Clubs participating: 4 N2 Club Activities: 4 Hours: 401 People served: 300 Sharing the Vision: N2 Clubs participating: 8 N2 Club Activities: 36 Hours: Funds raised: US$1,549 Funds donated: US$42,130 Reading Action Program: N2 Club Activities: 324 Lions Hours: People served: 739 Funds raised: US$116,095 Funds donated US$48,729 N2 Service Activity Totals: LCI service categories: 10 N2 Clubs participating: > 61 per category N2 Club Activities: 3,810 Lions Hours: 135,707 People served: 32,803 Club Twinning 2 Eyeglasses collected: 8,937 Trees planted: 7,266 Funds raised: Funds donated: US$4,031,377 US$781, N2 Clubs report on their club s fundraising activities. 41 N2 Clubs report on: Club visitations Conventions & other events Meetings Other administrative duties Training Source: MyLCI database, 30/06/2014

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DISTRICT 201N District Executive:

DISTRICT 201N District Executive: DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Allan McDonald (Lion Ann) FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Lorraine Mairinger (PCC Franz OAM) (Kangaroo Valley) SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Sally Wilton (Lion Stanley) (Nowra)