Issue 2 September 2017 LiONS ROAR Lions Clubs International District 105EA - News and views including those of District Governor Derek Prior TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH It is great to get around the Clubs in EA and hear about and see all the great work you are doing. I am trying to visit the "far flung" clubs (at least far from Billericay) DG Derek s Diary for September early in my DG year for 2 reasons. They are the clubs I Sat 02-Sep Car Parking - Basildon & Wickford know least well, in general, and the longer journeys are Sun 03-Sep District Fun Day Great Yarmouth much better in nice summery weather. Mandy and Ujjal Mon 04-Sep Ipswich CV are also getting round clubs, learning about the various Wed 06-Sep Chelmsford Lionesses CV service projects and fund raising events as they go. I will have completed more than half a dozen club Sat 09-Sep Centennial 100 Club Charter meetings, a number of Charter and Certification Sun 10-Sep Leigh Regatta Anniversaries, my first Council of Governors Meeting as Mon Tue 11-Sep 12-Sep Hunstanton Lions CV Sheringham and Cromer CV DG and held the first Cabinet Meeting of the year, but more importantly, I have attended a number of Club Wed 13-Sep Cambridge Lions CV events for the public. Thu 14-Sep Southend Lions Visit My thanks go to many Lions Clubs for asking me to attend their events - the South Essex Lions (and others) for the Sat 16-Sep Henham Steam Rally brilliant Southend Disabled Sports Day, Haverhill Lions for Sat 16-Sep EA Lioness Lions Charter the Haverhill Summer Bash, Acle and Brundall Lions for Sun Mon 17-Sep 18-Sep Eastwood Charter Norfolk Broads Lions CV their Summer Fete, Peterborough Lions Awareness Event, Great Yarmouth Lions Hopton Fete. Sat 23-Sep Billericay Senior Citizens' Concert And I mustn't forget the Special Olympics Great Britain Sun 24-Sep EA Lioness Lions Charity lunch National Games in Sheffield. Lots of Lion helpers from all over EA, most of Great Britain and even as far away as Mon 25-Sep Wymondham CV Australia contributed to make a wonderful week for the VDG Mandy s Diary for September athletes and families, and enjoyed the company of other Fri Sat 01-Sep 02-Sep Forward Planning Meeting Lioness Lions Meeting Lions. I even enjoyed almost being drowned by the monsoon at the Opening Ceremony. Mon 04-Sep Basildon and Wickford CV Sat 09-Sep 100 Club Charter Sun Wed 10-Sep 13-Sep Holiday Thu 14-Sep Huntingdon & Grafham Water CV Fri 15-Sep Holiday Sat 16-Sep Lioness Lions CA/Henham Rally Sun 17-Sep Littleport Charter Wed 20-Sep Bungay Car Rally Meeting. Sat 23-Sep Dereham Last Night of Proms Sun 24-Sep Lioness Lions Lunch Thu 28-Sep Bungay Club Meeting 2VDG Ujjal s Diary for September Mon 11-Sep Taverham& District Club meeting Thu 14-Sep Bungay Area LC Visit Sat 16-Sep Taverham & District Club Social Wed 20-Sep Zone Meeting Sat 23-Sep Dereham LC Proms Tue 26-Sep Brentwood LC Visit September 2017 1 Peterborough Lions Awareness Day Peterborough was a great example of the Lions Clubs from a whole Zone getting together in the Cathedral Square to raise awareness of Lions in their communities. The event was well organised and I particularly enjoyed seeing Lions from different clubs mixing, working together and having a good time. The Cadet Fife and Drum Band and the Ukulele Orchestra contributed to the party atmosphere. And the next day, there was the Hopton Fete run by the Great Yarmouth Lions with at least half a dozen other clubs represented. Again, a party atmosphere, with lots of stalls and entertainment in the arena and Lions getting together to support the local community. Continued over plus more pictures
EA s District Convention is taking place in Norwich between 15th and 18th March 2018 details from http://lions105ea.com/convention-2018/ MD Convention is taking place in Basingstoke between 3rd and 6th May 2018 details from http://www.md105convention.uk/index.html DG s News continued Great Yarmouth / Hopton Fete There have been a couple of events I planned to attend but couldn't, Mersea Island Transport Show and Hoveton Fete (my car drowned on the way back from Sheffield), but there are more on the horizon as I write - Havering Town Show with Romford Lions and Lowestoft Lions Gala, Oulton Broad. I love seeing Sheffield Bramall Lane stadium for the all the various ways Lions serve Special Olympics GB their local communities and have fun doing it. If you are holding an event, please let me know. District Governor 105EA 2017-18 held their annual changeover with a BBQ when they were pleased to welcome two prospective new members and the treasurer of Nelson s Journey, local man, Jamie Kent who was asked to attend to accept our donation of 700 which we have raised over the last 9 months for this very worthwhile charity. On September 23rd Dereham Lions are holding a Lions Night at the Proms - part of our Centennial Celebrations at Dereham Memorial Hall 7.30pm start featuring two local brass bands and local choirs. Tickets 12 available from Lion Jenny Canham email jennycanham@live.co.uk so come an join us and bring your flags. took their horse race game to the Narborough fete, which was held at the Community Centre. The game involved six horses that moved on a grid based on the throw of a dice. With young and old taking part it proved to be a very popular days fun for all. (Devised by VDG Mandy Hawksley) Answers on page 3 1. What is the name of this years International President? 2. Which was the first Club Chartered in England? 3. Is there a Club in the Palace of Westminster? 4. What is the DG Lady s (Sheila) appeal in aid of? 5. What does GMT stand for? 6. Who was the only person to be District Governor twice in EA.? 7. Which Club in EA has the largest membership? 8. Which EA Club meets on a Sunday? 9. Which Branch Club was the first to Charter as a full Club? 10. What does LCIF stand for? September 2017 2 New Members - July 2017 Bungay Mary Mathews East Anglia New Century Natalie Reynolds East Anglia New Century Chris Reynolds East Anglia New Century Thomas King Newmarket Edward Lucas Saffron Walden Peter Coe Wroxham & Hoveton Andrew Spight
For the EA Convention in 2018 we are returning to the Holiday Inn at Norwich Airport From Thursday 16th March 2018 to Sunday 19th March 2018 Once again the 2018 EA Convention is heading for Norwich and its Northern Holiday Inn (it has 3). As many will recall we have had something like 10 Conventions at this venue. as well as being situated in a great position for access and for getting into the centre of Norwich, this hotel has a very generous range of facilities. It also has (what is thought to be) one of the largest meeting rooms and ball rooms in East Anglia. We are planning a river trip as the partners outing for the Saturday Morning whilst the rest of us are in the business Meeting. For Friday morning we are offering a choice of three activities Golf, 10 Pin Bowling or Indoor Bowls - please indicate which you would like when you complete the booking form. http://lions105ea.com/convention-2018/ The weekend s programme - informal relaxed dinner - a choice of sporting activities OR time to yourself with guidance on getting to the City Centre Friday Lunch - for all who have booked it Flag Ceremony - short Cabinet Meeting with the International Guest - presentation on how East Anglian Children s Hospices plan to develop - Host Night: A sort of Scottish Ceilidh meets a Burns Night - Stalls open, Opening Ceremony, Partners Trip; Business Meeting Saturday Lunch - Key Lions Features for the next year. Red Socks Meeting - District Governors Banquet and Ball - Open Forum/Coffee with The International Guest Lunchtime - Flag Down 1. Dr Naresh Aggarwal; 2. London Host; 3. Yes; 4. BRA, Breast Reconstruction Awareness (more info on District website); 5. Global Membership Team; 6. Don Peach; 7. Stowmarket (as of August 16 2017, might have changed!!!); 8. Littleport; 9. Sheringham and Cromer; 10. Lions Clubs International Foundation. How did you get on? If you scored 5 or fewer - The District Handbook is available at http://lions105ea.com/district-handbook/ If you scored 6 or 7 - well done. If you scored 8 or 9 - wow! very well done If you scored 10 out of 10 - how were you cheating? September 2017 3
enjoyed a sociable evening at Bowl 2 Day where 20+ members and friends joined up for the semi-annual Bowling event. While many enjoyed the challenge with the social side mixed in it became quite heated with the March Club triumphing over their Wisbech counterparts in the final frame of the final game. With Lion Ian obtaining a triple strike. Wisbech did come away with the booby prize with President Maureen winning it for the lowest score. September 2017 4 In the photograph IPDG s wife, Marion Folkard, is seen presenting a cheque for 5000.79 to her chosen charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust This brings the money donated by 105 EA Lions, to a grand total of 10918.59 Also in the photograph, Community Development and Fundraising Managers left Claire Phillips, right Alison Edwards. Marion wishes to give enormous Thanks to all the Lions in 105EA for their fantastic support, and generosity for her chosen charity the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. So many Lions helped in many ways varying from Raffles, Magic Night, to climbing Ben Nevis!! With out this incredible support, this magnificent total would not have been reached. Many Thanks and Best Wishes have seen their Washbag Appeal become a huge success. Past President Jenny King, during her presidency, set a goal of providing 100 washbags for the needy of East Anglia and 100 for Romania. It all came about when it was noticed there was a lack of toiletries for both adult males, females and youngsters whenever people talked about food banks or even Women's refuges. So the Club set about raising funds to provide items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, ladies sanitary items, a comb, shampoo, a towel and face flannel shaving items, hair brush and a nit comb all in a washbag. With the help of an appeal to other clubs in EA plus money raised from events and some donated goods Jennie is now busy putting the washbags together. Some of the New Century Lions will be visiting Romania in July as part of the ongoing annual Romanian Pride visit and will purchase toiletries over there in order to save on extra airline baggage costs plus the washbags can be filled with items the people of Romania are familiar with. So from everyone at New Century Lions a big thank you to every Lions club and individual who supported in whatever way this very worthwhile cause. have been supporting Sophie Burke over the past few months with a raffle and publicity. Sophie has a rare genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which is not supported by the NHS. The Lions are helping to raise funds for her to see a specialist in London who has an in depth knowledge of the condition. The raffle was drawn at a fund raising Garden Party by Lion Simon Fowler, other Lions in attendance enjoyed the tombola, guess the number of biscuits in a jar as well as a glass of Pimms. Just over 2000 has been raised so far for the cause. The balloons released on Saturday 8th July from the Witham Town Cricket Clubs ground by Priti Patel MP and some of her fellow travelled north east with some landing in Clacton on Sea and most continuing to the Netherlands. Diana Greene of BT Brentwood purchased the balloon the travelled the furthest, and thanks to O Reavers of Schoonhaven Netherlands who returned her balloon ticket, she has received the 100 winners prize. The Witham and District Lions will be sending a gift to O Reavers with our thanks for returning the ticket. Little Haven s Children s Hospice will also receive 100 being the profit from the Lions Carnival Balloon Race.
EA CABINET INFO - from 6th August 2017 Dear all, at our last Cabinet meeting a suggestion was made that it may be useful to share feedback from each Cabinet meeting in the great Lions ROAR, I have committed to undertake that piece of work. It was DG Lion Derek s 1st Cabinet meeting, he came back fully invigorated following the International Convention in Chicago and his 1st Council of Governors weekend held at the end of July. We had a really big turn out considering it s in the holiday season and it also coincided with the 1st weekend of the Special Olympics being held in Sheffield where several of our Cabinet were volunteering. During DG Derek s report he mentioned that he had attended the District Incoming Officers Day, International Convention in Chicago, Essex Disabled Sports Day, Brundall Roadshow and Council of Governors. One of the many questions and answers that came out of the Council Meeting was clarity that part of our dues does include a payment made to PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd) to cover Lions events, however you may also need an additional licence called a PRS - details available from www.prsformusic.com - to allow you to play music at your events / Xmas Carol collections etc. (PRS Licence normally paid for but a Charity discount almost always reduces the cost) The MD has set up a 1 day CIO training event on Sunday 22nd October in Peterborough at the Holiday Inn subsidised by the HI and also MD and will cost 30 per head, further details will be issued by MD, but please put this in your diary as all clubs will have to become CIO registered at some point in time. On CIO status, if your club does not have current Charity Status you must register with Lions MD Charities Treasurer Lion Tom Berry (liontom.berry@yahoo.com), further advice from District Treasurer Lion Roger Fuller. Discussion has taken place regarding what our new MD badge will be following Ireland becoming a separate District (133), the new badge will be the traditional lions badge with We Serve underneath it. Grenfell Tower disaster monies will be used to support the counselling of local children impacted by the terror of Grenfell Tower, this will be via training 160 teachers on our Life Skills programme Discussion took place on what District Role holders should have a DBS check. The agreed list is Life Skills, Young Leaders in Service, Youth Exchange, Vulnerable Persons, Peace Poster, County DBS countersigners, LEO advisor. District Treasurer Lion Roger reported that 21 clubs hadn t yet paid their dues. Also Accounts are still outstanding from: EA Centennial 100, Dereham, EA New Century, EA Lioness Lions and UEA Campus. Nominations for DG, VDG, 2VDG and resolutions for Convention are due the cut-off is 30th September, nominations for the District Charity & Hearing Trusts the cut off is 31st December. All to be returned to CNRO Lion Tony Prior at cnro@lions105ea.com Our Centennial initiatives, particularly Feed the 5,000 details from Lion Chris Hibbert District Centennial Officer lccc@lions105ea.com An appeal by Lion Dave Parker Competitions Officer for clubs to participate in this years competitions, further details available from the District website - http://lions105ea.com/district-competitions/ District Gazebo s! Where are they? We need storage! A great resource paid for by ourselves. If your Club or Zone would like to borrow one, please contact District Sergeant at Arms Lion Adrian Robinson on saa@lions105ea.com Health and Safety currently only 26 Clubs have submitted their annual check form copies available at http://lions105ea.com/insurance-health-safety/ A comprehensive report was submitted on Peace Poster, further details from Peace Poster Officer LionDon Drew on peace poster@lions105ea.com This years District Young Ambassador final will take place during the next Cabinet meeting Sunday 19th November in Ipswich further details form Lion Gaby Sharman youthaward@lions105ea.com Gift for Living - an appeal to go out to clubs soon regarding raising 75,000 for 2 hospital beds, further details from Gift For Living Officer Lion Jane Gardiner on giftforliving@lions105ea.com Operation Friendship is where we have guests from Australia or New Zealand visit our District, International Relations Officer Lion Len Russell has been able to secure a place in reverse, Lions Steve & Louise Brown from Ipswich Lions Club will be visiting District 201 Victoria (Australia) in November. The raffle during the day raised 145 for DG Lion Derek s wife s Charity. BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) further details from our District Website - http://lions105ea.com/dg-ladys-appeal-sp/ The Cabinet papers and copies of the minutes of every Cabinet meeting are available at http://lions105ea.com/cabinet-meeting-minutes/ Yours in Lionism, September 2017 5
Despite it being a late July Friday, Daffodils were seen around a Morrisons Clacton store. Members of were asked to do another appeal for Marie Curie Cancer Charity and having an abundance of badges left from their April appeal, distributed some more. Over the 2 day period in April around 800 was collected. This one day collection raised 380. Lion President Peter Luckhurst with potential member Joe McCann There was an impressive amount of 200 in donations collected at the recent Tendring Show. Collection pots had been placed at the 3 entrance gates to the showground, so it is with grateful thanks from to the other Lions Clubs, for their assistance on the day. The money collected went back into District to help pay for the next supply of wristbands. I didn t know Lions accepted ladies, I thought that it was a men s club, was a comment spoken to Clacton on Sea Lion Irene Lock recently. Irene herself has only been a member for 15 months and engaged into a conversation that has potentially gained another member. Sandra was visiting an open day at the local Fire Station with her grandson. were assisting with a PR stall, where the local Fire Brigade, Coastguard, Search and Rescue dogs and other emergency units were demonstrating their skills., took time out from a photo shoot to have a go on the hose, but he could just about manage to extinguish a small bonfire!! Several Message in a Bottles were distributed along with the emergency Deaf Awareness hotel fire door hangers. Money raised from the event went to Stanley Newman a young boy suffering with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Clacton Lions had contributed, in the past, to his funding for a specially adapted wheelchair. Stanley spent most of the morning whizzing around in it, demonstrating his driving skills. He did however find time to ring Mickey Mouse s bell with assistance from Mum. Fourteen members of answered the call to help at the Wayland Show. With thousands of people attending, the Lions were kept busy manning the pre-booked and paying booths. With so many children attending the Lions supplied their Guardian Angel wristbands to ensure any lost children were quickly reunited with the parents, fortunately only one child went missing and was soon reunited with his parents. The Lions also manned the cattle gates, making sure the public were safe whilst livestock were moved. continue to collect unwanted spectacles from the three Swaffham surgeries, the two opticians and the surgery at Litcham. So far Swaffham Lions have collected over 100,000 unwanted pairs which are then sent to the Lions at Chichester, by Parcel Force, free of charge, where they are sorted before being sent to France for grading. Chichester Lions are receiving used spectacles from Lions clubs throughout the UK, as well as from opticians and supermarkets. Spectacles are delivered to them in boxes and bags of all shapes and sizes and are processed by their club members and other volunteers in their workshop. They use their considerable experience to select the items that are suitable for recycling and to sort them in preparation for onward transmission to Medico France in Le Havre. Medico France has the necessary equipment to clean and grade the spectacles ready for use in eye camps in Africa, India and Eastern Europe. Every year Chichester Lions send over 300,000 pairs of spectacles to Medico France. Through Chichester, the UK Lions clubs provide more than 50% of the spectacles processed by Medico France - more than any other national group including France itself with your help. September 2017 6
Lions from Wymondham and Littleport together with family members attended annual Sandcastle/SandCreation at Hunstanton beach in mid August. A blustery day saw Sebastian and Bethan take the children's prize with a traditional Sandcastle that included a Castle, Monastery, Moat outbuildings and turrets and adorned with lots of coloured flags. Arthur & Doreen won the Adults competition with a shield depicting Ely s coat of arms. A fish and chip lunch was enjoyed by all. As the London Stadium (former Olympic Stadium) safety officer Peter Smith was responsible for the safety and wellbeing of everyone that came into the stadium as well as during the World Para Athletics Championships and the World Athletics Championships. This amounted to around 1 million people at the stadium, including nearly 50,000 children to the Para Athletics Championships on two special Schools Days. Peter has worked on international multi sports events such as the Commonwealth Games (Glasgow) and European Games (Baku) Azerbaijan and as a memento normally tries to get a photo of the events medals, but on this occasion when Peter asked the organisation if it would be possible, the London 2017 organising committee were kind enough to offer him the opportunity to present the medals instead, which of course he readily agreed to. was invited Lion Peter Smith from to present medals for three events on the final day of the World Para Athletics on 23rd July 2017 at the London Stadium. Lion Peter displayed his Lions badge alongside the World Para Athletics Badge. He said It was a great privilege and very humbling to be invited to present the medals. It looked as though it was going to be another nice day for the Gt. Holland Church Fete. had split the Fundraising day along with selling the Club s infamous Quiz Sheets at a Morrisons store. 10 members attended the Fete, setting up the Gazebo and stalls. It went swimmingly until the fete was declared open, and so did the Heavens! Thunder, lightning and heavy rain scattered attendees to whatever shelter that was available. There were then around 20 people, cozying where they could, under the 10ft by 10ft space. Despite the intermittent showers, over 120 was collected so it was a worthwhile event. Whilst eight members spent the day at the Fire Station, around twelve members busied themselves at the Relay for Life day in Little Clacton, assisting with car-parking duties. Around 500 cars were directed during the day. It comes in handy if you have a marker on the car s aerial, or a yellow one to make it easily detectable. Welfare Chairman Andrew Johnson reported that some people may still be looking! Despite some inclement weather a great day was had by all. Articles for the next issue of the LiONS ROAR should be with the editor before the 20th of the Month Send to (Email preferred): John Fox, Lions Roar, 19 Beech Road, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9PH QR Code for Tel: 01366 382963 E-Mail: lionsroar@lions105ea.com www.lions105ea.com September 2017 7