Judy s Journal. Important Dates. Where s Judy? Inside this issue: World Diabetes Day 14 th November. Submissions for December.

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1 Volume 5 Issue 5 November 2017 Judy s Journal Important Dates World Diabetes Day 14 th November Submissions for December C2 News Due 25th November District Convention Darwin 28 th -30 th Sep 2018 Inside this issue: Letter from 1IVIP 3 Convention 4-5 Mad Minute 6 For Sale Advert 8 Beachport Rebuild 10 Parliamentary Tribute 14 GST Introduction 15 Greetings Fellow Lions The Club visits are progressing well and Frank and I have just spent a week in the Sunraysia & Riverland visiting 3 clubs and inducting a new Leo, Ana into the Sunraysia Leo Club. I must take this opportunity to thank DG Megan Butler and Peter Korndorfer for their hospitality at the C1 Convention held early in October. We also had the pleasure of being guests of DG Pat Mills at the V5 Convention. It was a most enjoyable convention and it was pleasing to see so many clubs in the Parade of Club Banners. The first C2 Convention to be held in Adelaide for quite some time was a huge success and I wish to thank everyone who contacted myself or a member of the hosting committee for your positive feedback. With First International Vice President Gudrun Yngvadottir and PID Jon Bjarni Thor present for the entire weekend it made it that much more special. A report from Gudrun can be found in the newsletter. Frank and I had the pleasure of hosting Gudrun & Jon Bjarni for the week leading up to the convention. Visits were arranged to a Business meeting at the Lions Club of Hallett Cove and the Anzac Memorial, Government House to present a Melvin Jones to His Excellency the Honourable Hiew van Le AC, Foodbank SA District project administered by the Lions Club of Noarlunga Morphett Vale. Our visitors enjoyed a visit to the Hearing Dogs Centre at Verdun and PID Jon Bjarni was rather pleased to have the newest trainee named after him. At Convention we heard from PCC David Skinner about the proposed changes to MD Council, Vikki Bedford spoke on her family s journey with daughter Zoe and childhood cancer, CEO of Hearing Dogs David Horne and Lisa Sprlyan presented on the Orange Sky Laundry project, helping the homeless to wash their clothes at a mobile laundry van. We also saw the addition of the Mad Minute project supported by the Lions Club of Mount Gambier. This is a great public speaking format for year 5 students. Any Club wishing to participate please contact the Mount Gambier Club for more details. It was also agreed by delegates that the Skin Cancer Screening Unit project be presented at MD Convention in Townsville as a Category B project. A huge congratulations to the members of host Club Edwardstown, and Chairperson PDG Don Burge for his attention to detail ensuring a very successful convention. Members are reminded that next years convention is in Darwin and we wish them all the best with their preparations. All the best for the busy pre- Christmas period DG Judy District Governor Judy Glastonbury and husband Frank Whinnen Where s Judy? Club Visits November 2 nd Yankalilla Leos 20 th Zone 11 Meeting 21 st Gambier City 23 rd.penola 27 th Noarlunga Morphett Vale

2 C2 News SAVE THE DATE March 3rd is National Lions Awareness Day. How will your club mark the date? Pop this on your clubs Calendar and have a think tank about how you might mark the day. Could this be the day to officially open your new project? There are many things that could mark the day, the only limit is your collective imagination Will you have a membership drive? A sausage sizzle? New Members - October Michael Corman Phil Palnok Lois Lawrence Stephen Yarrow Ainsleigh Dowling Jim Bonar Beachport Rivoli Bay Blackwood Broken Hill Mannum Naracoorte Strathalbyn District Page 2 Hi there! Send me photos! Did I say send me photos? Did your get that? Send me photos. OK guys not kidding. Just tell me what you have been doing, send me some pictures of what went down and I ll write an article about your event. That is too simple! So why not do it right now? Contact me: becfield@bigpond,net,au or give me a call on (M) Cheers Beccy Field

3 Volume 5 Issue 5 A Letter of Thanks from 1VIP Gudrun Ynvodottir Page 3

4 C2 News Shining Stars Convention The attendance of inspirational 1st International Vice President Gudrun Gudrun Yngvadottir and the charming Dr Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson was indeed a highlight for the Shining Stars Convention. Dirstrict Governor Judy and husband Frank welcomed Gudrun and Jon and introduced them to Lions projects in our district prior to and after the convention. The convention weekend began with a Cabinet Meeting day during which Gudrun and Jon joined us briefly, before a civic reception at the home of Adj Assoc Prof Annabel Digance MP The Convention opened in spectacular style with a rousing flag ceremony and a poignant memorial service. The evening concluded with entertainment by the vocal group Voice of Transition Saturday was the start of the business session with Chairperson Convention Chair Don Burge keeping the speakers in line. Nomination, and Candidate addresses for officer roles were completed in the morning. A key note address by IVIP Gudrun and a display of our Hearing Dogs by Executive Office David Horne took us to the lunch time voting session After the lunch break Key Note speaker Mrs Vikki Bedford gave amazing insight into her families journey with Childhood Cancer. Election results were that the following were all elected. District Governor Elect David Snook OAM, 1st Vice District Governor Elect Tom Kimber and 2nd Vice District Governor Elect Norm Somerville. IPDG Bryan Hearn was elected as Trustee for the SA Lions Medical Research Foundation. Successful candidates for the 2019 Convention Hosts will be the Lions Club of Mount Gambier. A message from the Multiple District regarding proposed changes to the operation of the Council of Governors was delivered by PCC David Skinner OAM. The day rounded out with the Annual Report of the Medical Research Foundation Page 4

5 Volume 5 Issue 5 Convention Highlights Saturday evening was the Convention Banquet where our venue was transformed. Everyone dressing in the Black and White theme. The Toast to Lions International was proposed by Annabel Digance, and the Response made by Dr Jon Bjarni before a wonderful meal was served and attendees kicked up their heels to the smooth stylings of The Groove Brother and Soul Sister. During the night a number of Silent Auction lots were on offer and some beautiful raffle prizes. A bright and early Call to Order on Sunday morning saw Key Note Speaker Lisa Sprlyan from Orange Sky laundry van for the homeless programme explaining how the program originated and their plans for the future. During the morning tea break conventioneers took the time to visit the Skin Cancer Screening Unit which was parked in the carpark for the day, and to view the Orange Sky Laundry vehicle. During other breaks conventioneers could view the various presentation booths from the District Foundations in the foyer, where you could find Hearing Dog Calendars, Lions Mints and cakes and purchase tickets in Tony Christmas s famous Iced Cake raffle. Key Note Speaker PCC David Skinner returned to the rostrum to take us on an interesting tour of American History which has attendees quite curious until a surprising twist at the end of his presentation had us all amazed. After morning tea, DG Judy, 1IVIP Gudrun, PID Jon Bjarni and PCC David all took part in a QA session. The spirited session had some interesting questions and a few quite difficult ones. A presentation from 2018 Convention hosts Darwin Clubs took us to the final flag ceremony where our fabulous Convention Hosts Edwardstown Lions passed the flag set over to the Darwin contingent for safe keeping until next year. Page 5

6 C2 News Lions Mad Minute New District Project To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here. The 2017 District 201 C2 convention has agreed that Lions Mad Minute become a District project for the next three years. This impromptu public speaking competition aimed at year five students has been refined over the last five years. Over this time over 4,000 primary students have received a Lions Mad Minute Participation Certificate and in 2017, 10 Lions Clubs in the Limestone Coast (Zones 10 & 11), ran the competition in 34 schools with 51 classes participating. The plan over the next three years is to greatly expand the competition, starting gradually next year then offering this exciting competition to more schools and classes as we all gain further experience. Clubs will be asked to nominate a Lions Mad Minute Liaison Officer (L.M.M.L.O.) who will then be offered support from a team of Lions from the Limestone Coast and on line support. The project is calendar year based and next year will begin in February when each clubs L.M.M.L.O. will be asked to approach one school and identify one class to be involved. Ahead of this contact each L.M.M.L.O. will be provided with supporting material to assist them in introducing the programme to the school. Some Clubs may choose to offer the initiative to more than one class in schools that have multiple year five and mixed year five classes or approach more than one school, but using 2018 as a trial year,with a plan to expand the project over following years may work better. A running sheet will be provided to each L.M.M.L.O. and support materials provided as needed. The class base competition is usually run in week seven of term two, this fitting in with the school curriculum. During the first week of term two supporting materials and the questions to be used in the competition are provided to each class teacher so they can be used by the class in preparation ahead of the judging. It would usually be the case that the L.M.M.L.O. is one of the judges and they would recruit a second judge, assistance along with the standard judging proforma, will then be provided to judges as needed. The plan next year is to develop a buddy system where experienced Lions from one of 10 Lions Clubs in the Limestone Coast is matched with new L.M.M.L.Os. All clubs will be approached in the near future with a request that they be involved next year and nominate an L.M.M.L.O. to get things rolling. Rory MeEwen Lions Club of Mount Gambier Page 6

7 Volume 5 Issue 5 Zone 10 Centennial BBQ at Kingston Clubs from Zone 10 in the Limestone Coast decided that a casual family day BBQ with all clubs from the zone would be a great way to celebrate the Centennial of Lions International. Lions Club of Kingston were quick to offer their club as host for the function and members provided the BBQ for the day. Other clubs organised amazing home made sweets and various flavoured popcorn, and tea and coffee. Lions, Lionesses and families gathered in Kingston on a lovely spring day for a day of fellowship. Kingston Area School s Pedal Prix team members gave those in attendance a demonstration of the amazing speeds the recumbent bikes can achieve. The vehicles had just taken part in the 24 hour races the week prior and the bikes were showing their scars. Kingston President Bob Hancock presented a cheque to the team to assist with the ongoing costs of bike maintenance. President Bob took the opportunity to present a club banner to Beachport President Bod to begin the process of replacing their burned banner collection. Zone Chairman Keith Field thanked all for attending the day and is was widely suggested that the idea of making this an annual event was suggested by those in attendance, and it will definitely be on the agenda for the next Zone Meeting. Displaying Peace Poster Entries What do you do with all your Peace Poster entries? The Lioness Club of Mount Gambier gathers all their entries and displays them in a large public space in the main street of Mt Gambier called The Main. Members of the public are Page 7 encouraged to vote for a peoples choice winner by simple means of a gold coin donation. How s that for a Win Win situation? The club gathers some funds for this and other projects and also manages to do valuable PR in the meantime. Well done ladies!

8 C2 News For Sale - Merry-Go-Round Is your club looking for a new venture? Do you have an ongoing outlet for a Children s Ride? The Lions Club of Pt McDonnell has a Merry-Go-Round for sale by Expression of Interest. The Merry-Go-Round has been owned by the club for about twenty years. It is in good condition, has twenty fiberglass horses and is powered by a 3HP Honda petrol motor With the purchase of the unit you will receive the following Purpose built tandem trailer Easily erected safety fence Lightweight cover to protect the unit while operating SafeWork SA Registration Certificate valid until 31/12/18 Log book as required by SafeWork SA Please direct any enquires to Brian Collins World Diabetes Day - 14th November Join the Worldwide Week of Service for Diabetes Why not get your club together to share stories about diabetes and brainstorm activities to generate awareness, encourage prevention, and help people with diabetes get life-saving treatment?. This meeting will be eligible as a Diabetes Education service activity. Diabetes is a global health epidemic that impacts more than 400 million people, resulting in five million deaths a year. That's why you'll want to participate in a special Worldwide Week of Service for Diabetes, November 13-19, dedicated to stopping this deadly disease The event is a great opportunity to support Lions' new global service framework, and reach our goal of serving 200 million people a year by Looking for ways to support diabetes? The 25 Project Ideas for Diabetes Awareness and Action flyer is a great resource to help you jumpstart your diabetes efforts. Your club can even earn a special diabetes patch when you report your service through MyLCI. Page 8

9 Volume 5 Issue 5 Youth Of The Year Please copy this article and pass onto your Club YOTY chairman at all levels, including those who have run their Club final Stop Press - There may have been some confusion of dates and host club last month about the Regional and District Finals. All Regionals will be held on either Saturday March 10th or Sunday March 11th There will be no alterations. Host clubs can choose which of the dates best suits them. It is the March Long weekend and affects the Victorian and SA Clubs. This gives the District host and me only 2 weeks to finalise all that s required for the District Final The State Final will serve an affordable light lunch in hope of encouraging a greater attendance by both districts than we have previously had. Host YOTY Chairman of Regional and District finals will need to send me by November 30th the following information - The name and address of the venue & a phone number if available. The name, address, phone, mobile and address of the Host Club YOTY chairman. I will publish a full list of all these details as a mail-out, hopefully in December. Candidates want to know who they can invite to the event at all levels. Candidates can have their parents, siblings, Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles and 2-3 close friends. It is appropriate to notify the club contact how many people will be attending with each candidate. Candidates need to know if there is a meal RSVP and cost for family and friends attending.. Please ensure that the candidates know this information before the events. Candidates and judges do not pay for their meal, this is a club expense. We need to remember that YOTY is a national Lions program and we need to support the event which is free to attend. A Star Award to all the Lions from Darwin at the Convention. A fantastic effort to see such a great representation from each of the Darwin Clubs. Yes, they are keen to engage in YOTY. Ann Hughes District YOTY chairman Regional Finals Victor Harbor/Pt Elliot Robe Broken Hill Darwin Zone 13 District Final Mitcham Lions State Final Gumeracha, C1. - March 11th a day event Date TBC - a day event Details TBC TBC. These clubs are deciding on club finals at present 1 club has been invited and a response is to come. Saturday March 24th 2018 a day event Saturday April 8th a day event a light lunch will be served Please check future issues of this Newsletter for more detailed information as details are finalised. New Work Benches for Aged Care Facility When the need for work benches at St Mary s Aged Care Facility in Mt Gambier came to light, Mt Gambier Lions quickly helped out. I PP Rory donated the hardwood for the benches and Lion Brendon & Lion Steve built them. The purpose of the work benches is to encourage a meaningful hands on involvement by the male residents who have previously been involved in trades. Lions are very pleased to be given the opportunity to be involved in this worthwhile project. Page 9

10 C2 News Beachport Rebuilds from the Ashes After a devastating fire destroyed the Lions Den in Beachport, the Beachport Rivoli Bay Lions Club s Community Storage Facility construction is well on the way to completion. The Facility has been funded by the Beachport Rivoli Bay Lions Club, along with the financial assistance of the Australian Lions Foundation ($15000) and the Wattle Range Council. It is intended the 8 bay Facility will house not only Lions equipment but equipment owned by community groups such as the newly formed Beachport Surf Life Saving Club to house their larger items. The Club s members, some with trade qualifications have been working tirelessly on fair weather days to erect the frame and other members have manned the famous Lions Donut Van to keep the money coming in. With many working bee s to come, they hope to see it in service for the summer period. How s Your Sign? Is It Time To Update? One of our best advertisements are our street signs that let people know that there is a Lions Club in the town. It is a well recognised emblem and well respected Take some time to review the signs in your town. Are they up to date? (remember the official logo is now the 2 colour logo) Is the logo in need of some TLC Can you read the meeting information on the sign? Could the faded and illegible Lions Club sign below possibly be your sign? Our branding needs to be clear and vibrant. In our Centennial Year perhaps your club could take some time to review how your signage looks. Page 10

11 Volume 5 Issue 5 New Addition to the Fundraising Family Byron Bay Cookies A delicious addition to Lions fundraising products Delicious, soft texture cookies crammed with milk & white choc chunks. Gluten Free but you wouldn t know it, everyone will enjoy! Packed in a Display Box with built-in money box. Suitable for sale to cafes, offices, car dealerships, sports centres - anywhere where people may want a treat. For more information about the program and how your club can order these delicious cookies visit - Don t Forget the Mints Office has moved to Melbourne Fleurieu Fun With Yankalilla You can now contact Itai between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of those times, leave a message and she will get back to you the next day. Freecall The new address is: Lion Mint Australia PO Box 267, Pakenham Victoria 3810 Lions Mints and the new Extra strong Travel Pack Peppermints are available for purchase now Over a couple of weekends in October Yankalilla was busy hosting some 4WD clubs, taking them on a tour of their local area through properties that are not usually available to the general public. They started at Yankalilla, provided a BBQ lunch at Rapid Bay and finished up at Cape Jervis The Clubs who participated were the Mount Lofty Ranges 4WD, 4WD Adventurers, Southern Explorers and Mitsubishi 4WD. Yankalilla Club was proud to show off their part of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula to these groups and hope they enjoyed their tour. The club certainly manage a unique event here. Well done to all members and special thanks on their behalf to all the landholders who permitted it to happen. Page 11

12 C2 News ACSO Awards - Congratulations Evelyn O Loughlin of Volunteers SA/NT, and Lion Ross Parkinson The Association of Community Organisations Inc (ACSO) Awards were presented during a banquet evening on October 22nd. Lions Clubs in District C2 very well represented with 12 nominations from clubs being received. Lion Harry Tillier from Hahndorf has been our District Representative on this committee for a number of years. Congratulations to all clubs who made submissions. Winning submission were as follows:- Youth Award Category: Murray Bridge lions Informal Formal Goup nominated by Hahndorf Lions Club Encouragement Award in the Social Inclusion Category Murray Bridge Lions - Informal Formal Group Congratulations to the following clubs, for your fabulous submissions: Hahndorf and Other Hills Clubs BOBB Project; & Helping Legacy Strathalbyn Lions Quiz Night Naracoorte Lions Taste the Limestone Coast Festival Edwardstown Lions Foodbank Popup Lion Ross Parkinson OAM and Lioness Sue attended the dinner on behalf of the Zone 11 clubs in the Limestone Coast.. Ross accepted the Natural Environment Award, on behalf of the Zone 11 Clubs. This award was presented by Evelyn O Loughlin of Volunteers SA/NT, Ross subsequently took the opportunity to present the award to Project Chairman Peter Pignotti at a Health Award Category Blackwood Lions Club Emergency Medical Information Project Natural Environment Lions Club of Mt Gambier on Behalf of Lions and Lioness Clubs of Zone 11 Centennial Park Project Small Clubs Award Murray Bridge City Lions Club Schools Award 1st Nairne Primary and 2nd Hahndorf Primary: both Lion Peter Pignotti and Lion Ross Parkinson OAM Hearing Dogs Page 12 Meet the very handsome young man recently name Jon after Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson who with his wife 1IVIP Gudrun were visiting the Training Centre on the day this beautiful man was admitted to the program. We must admit he is a very intelligent looking dog and we are sure he will become an amazing Australian Lions Hearing Dog. Trainee ALHD "Stanza" is getting towards the end of his training and the final stages of this are walking around the Adelaide Airport. Here they make sure the dogs are OK with the baggage carousel and all the people walking with their luggage. Stanza did very well with his training and we wish him and his team all the best

13 Volume 5 Issue 5 Murray Bridge Lions The much awaited official opening of the White Park community Clubrooms extension came on October 6 th. Over a period of four years the Lions club, Council and the Murraylands U3A Group formed a strong alliance to complete this project and provide the necessary funding. Lions and U3A now have a permanent home with the Lions barbecue trailer safely housed in the rear garage. October has been a busy month for the club. Apart from four members attending the Convention, a good crowd attended the Picnic in the Park at the Swanport Reserve for some well - earned relaxation and fellowship. This event was followed by six members attending the annual Combined Service Clubs dinner at the local Bowling club. On October 25 th the club membership grew by two new members being inducted by Lion Ann Hughes. Lions Lesley Inglis and Peter Coutts were sponsored by Lions Ian Hollick and Lyn Wells, respectively. Prior to the Induction, guest speakers from the local branch of Connect Hearing, provided a most informative and easy to understand address with a Power Point presentation. This alerted several members to attend hearing checks within the week. Above: Mayor White unveiling the plaque at White Park Right: President Ian addressing the Combined Services Dinner Members at the Picnic in The Park Camp Cara Berri Induction L-R Lyn Wells (hidden) Peter Coutts, Lion Ann Hughes, Lesley Inglis and sponsor Lion Ian Hollick Connect Hearing speakers presented with Certificate by Lion Ann Hughes. Berri Lions are proud to host a CARA Camp for Kids each year The club extended their grateful thanks to Lion Jen for her amazing organisation, and to their sponsors Bunnings and the Berri Riverside Holiday Park The also extend thanks to Joe Dorombozo and Andrew Bourn for belting out the tunes The kids and their carers and helpers had a great time! Page 13

14 C2 News Tribute in Parliament Dr Bob Coulthard (Excerpt from Hansard) Sam Duluk, Member for Davenport HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Thursday, 19 October 2017 DR BOB COULTHARD AM Mr DULUK (Davenport) (16:19): I rise today to acknowledge, with great sadness and respect, the passing of Dr Bob Coulthard AM. Dr Bob was truly an extraordinary man. The tributes that have flown from across Australia and around the globe are testament to the overwhelming respect and love for Dr Bob and recognition for his considerable achievements. In their tribute, Lions Australia notes: Organisations have their treasures, their icons and legends. Dr Bob is one of these and will remain alive in our history and hearts. Dr Bob is one of the best known and respected members of Lions organisations in Australia and overseas. He joined the Lions Club of Marion, South Australia, in 1963 and served continuously and actively from that time. He served as president, district governor and council chairman, but it was his sight-saving activities that established him as a Lion of immense stature and contribution. In 1965, together with the former Liberal premier Dr David Tonkin, Dr Bob helped organise the first major Lions sight project in South Australia, a week-long program of glaucoma screening and education about preventable blindness. He introduced amblyopia (lazy eye) awareness to Adelaide kindergartens in 1971, which was later expanded throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory. Over the next 15 years, he conducted regular screenings for clubs in several districts, with over 600,000 tests completed in that time. The Lions Professional Chair of Ophthalmology at Flinders University is largely a result of his leadership in helping to raise the funds to endow that appointment, but it was his election to the Lions International Board in 1988 that would lead to his global legacy. At his first board meeting, he put forward a plan to establish a worldwide sight conservation program, known as SightFirst. It has become one of the largest international sight-related programs and has put us on the path to eradicating preventable blindness around the globe. Millions of people owe their sight to the efforts of Dr Bob and others who were able to convince the Lions Club International Board that a worldwide fundraising campaign to combat preventable blindness was practical and achievable. I understand that more than $US400 million has been raised throughout the Sight- First campaign. Many people have benefited greatly by the support, leadership and knowledge of this great man, and it is clear from speaking to those who knew him and from the tributes that have flowed since his passing that he was always humble and an old-school gentleman. He was a friend and mentor to many and will be sorely missed. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Jill, and to their family and my entire community in Blackwood, where I know that Dr Bob was such an active member. Dr Bob was an outstanding Lion, inspiring in the spirit of his service to others. It is a spirit that fortunately lives on through the local Lions clubs in South Australia and around Australia, which make a significant and exceptional contribution to their immediate communities. Lions is always helping those who are less fortunate and in need all around the world. This year, Lions is celebrating 100 years of service in countries and communities across the globe. In my community, I am very fortunate to have three Lions clubs: my own club (Aberfoyle and Districts), Mitcham and the Lions Club of Blackwood. The Lions Club of Blackwood has been around since They are best known for leading the annual Blackwood Christmas Pageant, a massive yet successful undertaking. It is the second oldest Christmas pageant in South Australia, behind only the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. The Blackwood pageant attracts over 10,000 spectators every year and has more than 1,000 participants. My community is certainly looking forward to the 2017 edition of the Blackwood Christmas Pageant, which this year will be held on 1 December. Additionally, in my community the Lions members can be found every Saturday morning at the club's bargain centre in Eden Hills where they sell a large range of donated items at incredibly cheap prices. Last year, they raised over $115,000 for the community, which has gone back to supporting grassroots organisations, individuals and deserving groups. Since its inception, the bargain centre has achieved sales of almost $2½ million. It is important that we thank and recognise not only the Lions clubs and their members for their outstanding efforts but also the nearly 400 community volunteers who help Blackwood Lions each year and the generosity of local residents who help make the fundraising efforts possible. In their centenary year, let's remember the Lions motto: where there's a need, there's a Lion. Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session, Parliamentary Debates (Hansard), pp Page 14

15 Volume 5 Issue 5 GST Coordinator Report Hello fellow Lions, this is my first report since DG Judy Glastonbury asked me to take up the role of GST Coordinator, (a newly created role introduced in Chicago in June). Information for this new position has been slowly filtering through, now our convention is over we need to start promoting its service and supporting LCIF. In the position of GST my role is to inspire and motivate service, we can all do this in our Clubs. Firstly we need to nominate someone in our clubs to represent GST and share information, so we all can as a zone and district share our progress and success. It s important to focus on LCIF and the 5 major projects: Vision: All clubs can collect and recycle glasses and now hearing aids. Also as Lions we can all donate to Lions Save Sight which has helped over 30 million people. Environment: Collecting bottles, cans, metal, paper and clothes all raises funds and helps protect the environment. We can assist in tree planting and prevention of pollution and dumping of waste. Hunger: Volunteering at Foodbank packing food hampers assisting in school breakfast programs and helping welfare agencies with the needy in your community. Paediatric Cancer: A new challenge. We need to raise awareness of children suffering, by supporting doctors and research scientists in their search for cures. The new Genome sequencing technology that diagnosis the treatment of childhood cancer is an exciting project developed by Australians. Diabetes: It s been around for years, we all know lots of adults and children who have it but have we found a cure? Hopefully with funding and support through LCIF along with diet and lifestyle choices we can reduce the early onset of this disease. In March 1st 2018 will be the major international launch of the diabetes. Of course we all still need to support the measles campaign to fill our pledge to raise 5.5 million dollars. This is a preventable disease that can cause blindness and death. GST roles in our clubs need to identify local service needs and support all LCIF projects. By doing this we can support, encourage and expand good service. Together we can embrace our motto We Serve Jill Kimber District GST Coordinator 45 Years of Service Lion Allan Dowdell OAM and Lion Robin Conboy were recognised at Lions Great Train Robbery dinner meeting for 45 years continuous membership of the Lions Club of Mount Gambier. Allen and Robin were inducted exactly 45 years ago on the 24th October Lions Allan and Lion Robin have been loyal members who have contributed decades of excellent service. Congratulations Allan & Robin. Page 15

16 Upcoming Events November 2017 LCI Calendar of Events Lions Diabetes Awareness Month November 1: International Leo Day Video Contest submissions due November 8-14: International Board of Directors Meeting (Dubai, UAE & New Delhi, India) November 11-13:Advanced Lions Leadership Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II: USA, its affiliates, Bermuda & the Bahamas and Canada (Denver, Colorado, USA) November 11-13:Emerging Lions Leadership Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II: USA, its affiliates, Bermuda & the Bahamas and Canada (Denver, Colorado, USA) November 13-19: Worldwide Week of Service to Halt Diabetes November 14: World Diabetes Day November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning Peace Poster(per contest) to the district governor November 15: Top Ten Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson Award applications (YCE-110) due November 15: Leo October Membership Growth Award nominations due A Lion is a Lion Wherever They Are What do you do when you are a Lion, you are a long way from home, you are visiting a Lion friend, they have a busy week while you are visiting and you have your club shirt with you? Obvious right? You pop your shirt on, roll your sleeves up and pitch in. That is exactly what Lion Cheryl from Darwin did when visiting her friend and former club member Lion Megan of Millicent. Traveling after the convention to the South East Megan and Cheryl did the usual tourist pursuits, but in In a very busy period of Seniors month for Millicent, Cheryl helped with several seniors functions, selling Christmas Raffle tickets and another key project of Millicent, product distribution for a local business. Convention 2018 Save the Dates Darwin, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2018 Yes the 2017 Convention is barely over - but you need to start making plans for the 2018 convention in Darwin. There are 2 accommodation options, Rooms and Villas at the Club Tropical Resort Caravan sites and cabins at the Lee Point Village Resort. The venue for business sessions will be Kormilda College If you have an queries check out the website darwinlions2018 See you in the Top End! Page 16