Look Listen Learn MESSAGE FROM PLANNING CHAIRMAN - PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR BOB DEWELL Dear fellow members of the Lions Family The days are drawing very quickly towards what we fully expect to be a grand occasion, the only downside will be for those Lions who miss out and this message is to YOU, who are yet to register. The next Australian Forum will be in 2017, being in the anniversary year of Lions Clubs International s formation and no doubt that will be another grand occasion by whomever runs it or where it is held. But, in the meantime one unique happening will occur in Adelaide. This is your one and only chance to have our International President Lion Joe Preston from Arizona USA and the immediate Past President of Lions International, our own Lion Barry Palmer AM together at the same time. Lions personnel have a great habit of waiting until the last minute to register for any convention and some experience shows too, that the same thing applies to Lions Forums. Therefore, may I ask please that those of our family who are intending to be in Adelaide from the 29 th to the 31 st of August this year and who yet to register, could you please do so by the 20th of August to assist those who are making all of the arrangements for the functions inherent in the program?? A plea to any of our golfing fraternity. It is regrettable that only a dozen or so of you have registered to play golf in PIP Kajit s event and it is certainly possible that we may be forced to cancel this through a lack of numbers which will be an absolute shame, so, my plea is that if you are coming to Adelaide and wish to play golf, please let our Registrar Graham Smithers know sooner rather than later. PDG Bob Dewell. MESSAGE FROM HOST CHAIRMAN - PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR DON PRITCHARD To all Lions, Lionesses, Leos, Partners & Friends Well this is it, if you haven t registered by now, why not??? What more can I tell you? It s all been said before. If you are not motivated by now to attend the 2014 Adelaide ANZI Pacific Forum, you never will be!!! I know that in a traditional Lions World we leave things to the last minute. Well that last minute has arrived. With just on a month to go, all the preparation is nearly complete, just the final attention to detail remains and the only thing left is to make sure that every Lion in our Constitutional Area 7 is given every opportunity to attend the Forum. It s no good saying to me afterwards, Gee I wish that I had attended. It will be too late. We have got the programme, we have got the International President, we have got the Immediate Past President, we have got some great Forums, we have got Tim Jarvis and we have 4 of the most eminent medicos in Australia, what more can I say? In the words of Leyton Hewitt, Come On!!! Go to it and register, you ll be sorry if you don t. If I don t see you in Adelaide, don t blame me!!! PDG Don Pritchard
ACCOMMODATION There is still accommodation at the Hilton, but you need to get in extremely quickly. Unfortunately special Lions discounted prices ended on 30 July, but you can always phone them and try. It is important that you make your own reservation on 1300 445 866, mention Lions and see what happens. For those wishing to avail of less formal style accommodation, vacancies are still available at our sponsors, Adelaide Shores resort telephone (08) 8355 7320 and Hahndorf Resort telephone (08) 8388 7921. REGISTRATION Registrations close on 20 August, so if you are yet to send in your registrations, or select your forums to add to your Early Bird registration, time is fast running out. Again all registrations forms are attached to the end of this newsletter for your convenience. TOURS If you intend to see some of our beautiful state or country whilst you are here, please ensure you book tours soon. These are always heavily booked, so it would be a shame to miss out by enquiring too late. It is recommended that you contact the South Australian Tourism Commission through their website at http:// www.tourism.sa.com/about-satc.aspx HIRE CARS Lion Dr William Chiu, Lion Pearl Lin, PDG Alan Fraser & Friends of the Sydney Chinese Lions Club THE LIONS CLUB OF RICHMOND INC. If you intend to hire a vehicle whilst you are either attending ANZI or even before or after the event, we would recommend you contact Access Rent a Car on 08) 8340 0400 and who are situated at 464 Port Road, West Hindmarsh, and also at Adelaide Airport for those flying in. PLANNING CONTACTS Co Chairman International Director PCC Sheryl Jensen sheryl.jensen@xtra.co.nz Co Chairman PDG Bob Dewell rdkdewell@picknowl.com.au Board Liaison Past International Director PID Ken Bird Ken.Bird@bmd.com.au Vice Chairman PDG Jim Hewitson jhewitson@internode.on.net PDG Mick Millar mickmi@picknowl.com.au Secretary PDG Bill Binns willanbi1@bigpond.com HOST CONTACTS Chairman PDG Don Pritchard don@armaghfs.com.au Vice Chairman PDG Graham Smithers gkjm@adam.com.au Secretary Lion Cheryle Pedler cgpedler@gmail.com Treasurer Lion Frank Simpson frankandannie@optusnet.com.au Newsletter PDG Lyn Shoemark lionlyn@bigpond.com The Lions Clubs of The Combined C Districts
SPECIAL EVENTS Your Health - Your Future - 4 informative Forums with medical practitioner presenters from a variety of health specialities. Partners can attend above forums and lunch, for the cost of lunch only. Choice of 32 Forums on a range of topics to suit Lions from everywhere. President to President - Club Presidents 2014-2015 meet with International President Joe Preston. Joe s Party on Friday Night - Theme International President Joe Preston s Cocktail Party Gala Forum Banquet Saturday Night - Theme Celebrating all Nations. Dress: Ladies After 5, Gents Lounge or Dinner Suit. Opening Ceremony & Closing Ceremony Guest Speakers Interesting, informative including Tim Jarvis environmental scientist, explorer, film-maker and author of three books. Entertainment coordinated by noted Adelaide entertainment identity Dizzy Raymond - that will blow you away. Free Skin Cancer Screening Bus will be available just outside of the Hilton for free screening for everyone who wishes to take advantage of this amazing Lions Project. Lions Hearing Dogs - free bus trip to visit the Hearing Dogs facility and training techniques in the Adelaide Hills. Golf Day - play wish Lions who are golf enthusiasts and enjoy fun and fellowship. Silent Auction that has many amazing lots to suit everyone. Adelaide & South Australia - see some of the most beautiful countryside and city sites in Australia.