MD 201 N2 NEWSLETTER — ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898

Greetings from District Governor Peter

Greetings fellow Lions, Leos & Lioness.

Well, we had a great District Convention last weekend in Bomaderry, 183 conventioneers with 84 delegates.

My friends at the Jervis Bay Lions organised & presented a great convention. Thankyou to President Frank &

his Club as well as Convention Chair Jeff Thomas & his committee.

Now that I have the convention ‘out of the way’, I can concentrate on what I feel we need to address to ensure the continuing

success of every Lions Club in our District.

The time for change is upon us, too many of our Clubs are dwindling in numbers, still doing great projects in our communities

& towns, but placing increasing stresses & pressures on their overworked Lions. We need to act now, so that our service and

good works will carry on well into the future.

It was Barack Obama who stated; “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones

we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek”.

We all know that Clubs are under added pressure, we all talk about it, we all wait for someone else to fix it, or resign ourselves

to the fact that the affliction is terminal, and we are simply awaiting the death of our Lions Club, it’s just a matter of time!

Well, I don’t accept that!

Our International President, Gudrun Yngvadottir stated to we incoming DG’s in Las Vegas that; “You can not change the di-

rection the wind blows, but you can alter your sails to take advantage of that wind”.

We don’t need to change too much, we can add Lions members associated with our Clubs by attaching a Club Branch. This

can be a group of like minded service folk who have a different agenda/outlook than the original Club, without necessarily

altering the ‘historic fabric’ of the original Club. These new Lions folk, although having their own direction could be called

upon to assist the original Club when required, thus weaving a framework of friendship between the two sets of Lions, which

may form a closer affiliation.

Lions, now is the time for change! Work toward change now! Don’t wait for someone else to make the change in the future.

We are running out of time! Please call me on 0414973388 or PDG Ron on 62583180.

District Governor

Lion Peter Scifleet

February/March 2017—Go Out Listen & Deliver Gold Lions Service October 2018—“Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

District Governor—Peter Scifleet - District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs

Page 2 October 2018 Edition

Welcome to new members

CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR

Lions Club of Batemans Bay Belinda Shalders Rhonda Jones

Lions Club of Braidwood John Tuckwell Jamie Raynolds

Lions Club of Bundanoon Stephen J Evans Elizabeth Cranny

Thea A Evans Karen Williams

Lions Club of Goulburn City Anne M Coll John Flarrety

Lions Club of Macarthur Llewellyn Mordaunt Alan Dean

Lions Club of Moruya Leanne Boardman Des Rose

Lillian Brindley Des Rose

Lions Club of Oak Flats Ray Wills Donald Briggs

Lions Club of Pambula Merimbula Jennifer Pereira Ivan Colliver

Donald Spinks Robyn Bedford

Lions Club of Tathra Stig Erik Virtanen Anthony Dack

Lions Club of Ulladulla Milton Denise Colebrook Daniel Colebrook

Scott Colebrook Daniel Colebrook

Lions Club of Wollongong Wilma Kersten John McGowan

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

September 2018 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.

Official

publication of

Lions District

201 N2

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Phone: 02 4868 1714—04 1478 4421

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N2 Membership Updated at 5.59pm 18/0/2018

This This

Month Year

Opening Balance 1531 1524

Added Members 3 37

Dropped Members 7 34

Closing Balance 1527 1527

Net Gain/Loss -4 3

Worldwide: 1,471.279

N2 Service Activities:

This This

Month Year

Clubs with Activities 25 60

Clubs without Activities 41 6

2018-2019 Summary

Number of Lions Hours 37687

Lions Club of Nowra is

Claiming the Date:

We are turning 60 on the 7th

March 2019 & will be celebrating

with a Dinner during the month

of March

More Details

closer to the Date.

Page 3 October 2018 Edition

2nd Vice District Governor Lion Maxine Helmling

Well here we are with the first quarter of our Lions year over. It has been a very busy month for us, I have

had a number of visits to Clubs and travelled many kilometres, over all it has been a great month. My

sincere thanks to the Clubs visited to date for your hospitality and friendships and willingness to show me

your projects.

Convention is now over, and firstly I would like to thank all delegates for supporting my nomination as

First Vice District Governor. I wish to also congratulate District Governor Elect Gordon. I really am look-

ing forward to being part of DGE Gordon’s team and helping to bring the District Plan to the Clubs in our District.

We all have a part to play in being active in our District, by keeping our Clubs active and relevant in our Communities and by

doing what we do “We Serve”. I am blown away by the work that the Clubs are doing. There have been some amazing projects

and the work is ongoing. Every Lion needs to be congratulated and I would like to do that. Give each other a big pat on the back

or a hug if you like for the great work you do as Lions members. Do what our IP Gudrun suggests “share your stories” I am very

proud of our District N2 and I hope that you are too.

I would like to thank Jervis Bay Lions for a great Convention; I thought the Flag ceremony and the Remembrance Service were

very reverent. The Keynote speakers were also excellent. The food was great especially lunch on Saturday. From me: – well done

for a lovely weekend in Bomaderry, thank you to the team. I am also excited to tell you that convention in October 2020 is going

to be in Cooma. For those who have been around as long as me – we can tell you that the Cooma Lions do a great Convention. It

is a wonderful area in our District with much to see and do nearby. Congratulations Cooma Lions and Leos for your nomination –

but in the meantime, mark your diaries for 11 – 13th October 2019 and our Convention in Merimbula let us get behind the Con-

vention team and support our DGE Gordon & Lion Lyn Matthews.

I would like to share some of the pictures of the past month.

Life Membership – PDG

Ray Strong, 2nd VDG

Maxine Helmling & IPP

Lee Kol Goulburn City

Lions Club

New Member Batemans

Bay Lions Club

Lion Lesley Crompton

2nd VDG Maxine Helmling,

Sponsor Lion Rhonda Jones,

President Jacki Harding

New Members Jenny

Pereira & Don Spinks,

Secretary Robyn

Bedford Pambula

President Sandra

Symonds, Eden

Lioness

President Eric

Waterson

Tathra Lions

Centenary Gold Sponsorship

Presentation to:

1st VDG Gordon Matthews,

Ric Vanderbom, & Vicki

Bond

LEFT: President

Jennifer Hall

Crookwell Lions

Club

Lioness President Gay Robinson

Wollongong Lioness Club

LEFT: President Brian Hicks

Wollongong Lions Club & 2nd VDG

Maxine Helmling

Continued on Page 4

Page 4 October 2018 Edition

Lioness Report

Hello Lionesses

Nice to see a bit of

rain over the last

week. Much more

needed though,

things have greened

up a little in Cam-

den.

Liverpool Lionesses have had a BBQ at

Crossroads for the Farmer’s Drought Appeal.

They raised $1147. Well done Liverpool la-

dies.

Oak Flats Lioness Club donated books from

the Reading Action Program to local schools

and have also donated to the Children’s Hos-

pital Foundation and the Hemophilia Founda-

tion. They also attended the Shoalhaven La-

dies Luncheon in September.

Wollongong Heights Lionesses had a very

successful Driver Reviver weekend where

they will donate $270. They have also had a

BBQ at Office Works and the Botanic Gar-

dens. Hope all the Wollongong ladies have

recovered from their winter illnesses.

Camden Lionesses catered for my cousin’s

wedding at Orangeville in September. De-

spite it being a bitterly cold day all went very

well and we had lots of compliments on our

food. Camden Lions Club did a great job

cooking the steaks and sausages. So our ven-

ture into wedding catering was successful!

Tonight our Club is attending a Food Prepa-

ration and Hygiene course run by Camden

Council for all the service clubs in our local

area. It is important for us and any other ser-

vice club preparing and selling food to keep

up to date with the Council requirements.

The Macarthur Softball Association has be-

gun it’s softball season so Camden Lionesses

are helping with the BBQ and canteen until

the season concludes in March.

If you need to contact me at anytime my e

mail is jennifermurphy1954@gmail.com and

phone no is 0421636098

Until next time

Regards

Lioness Jennifer Murphy

Lioness Events

Camden Lioness Club catering

for a wedding at Orangeville

Camden Lioness Club helping at a BBQ at Coles Camden for

Dilly Drought Drive

2nd Vice District Governor Lion

Maxine Helmling Continued

LEFT: Lioness Secretary

Heather Howe, 2nd VDG

Maxine Helmling, Lioness

President Gay Robinson

BRIGHT: President Margaret

Latimer receives the IPIP Naresh

Leadership Medal 2017 – 2018.

LEFT: 2nd VDG Maxine Helm-

ling & President Margaret

Latimer Narooma Lions Club.

Page 5 October 2018 Edition

Convention Roundup with DG Peter

Page 6 October 2018 Edition

SPECIAL LIONS MEMBER DEAL FOR ANY SUBARU

As a Lions Club member you can enjoy the benefits of Fleet Discount.

Salespeople may make a “better offer” as a counter to this special discount.

You are free to check out your options by contacting Gordon Matthews.

Your choice of cars and models

Great Subaru Service

Contact: Gordon Matthews on 0415 193 185

Email: gmbega@gmail.com

Member Orientation

October 2018 Edition Page 7

The importance of new member orientation cannot be emphasised enough. The information presented during orientation pro-

vides a foundation for new members. It helps them understand how the club functions, what their role will be and gives them the

big picture of their district and the association. When new members are properly informed, they are more likely to feel comfort-

able with the club, become actively involved in club activities and remain in Lions for years. The following materials are avail-

able to help conduct Lions New Member Orientation:

The New Member Orientation Training Guide (ME-13) helps the orientation trainer plan for new member orientation and

gives trainer tips along the way to successfully conduct new member orientation.

New members follow the orientation trainer through the New Member Orientation Guide (ME-13a) during orientation.

Members can also use the guide as a reference during their time as a Lion.

The New Member Orientation PowerPoint (ME-13b) provides the orientation trainer with a presentation template to fol-

low when conducting new member orientation. Trainers should customise the presentation so it is relevant to their club.

The Basic Mentoring Guide (ME-11) can be used in conjunction with new member orientation to ensure the new member

successfully completes both programs.

Additional Resources:

New Member Welcome Booklet (NM-9)

Lions Club International Facts sheet (PR-799)

Mentoring Program as part of Membership Orientation The objective of the Lions Mentoring Program is to help every member achieve the goal of better serving his or her community.

It does so through a program of personal development that helps members realise the potential that their unique skills and

knowledge offer. The Mentoring Program prepares them for leadership in clubs, in the association and in their personal lives as

well. For Lions Clubs International, this means more hands and better service for the people who need it most.

The Lions Mentoring Program is completed in two parts, basic and advanced.

Basic Mentoring Program

The Basic Mentoring Program is completed in two levels:

Level One: The Responsibility of Being a Lion

The first level of the Basic Mentoring Program is devoted to developing an understanding of who Lions are, our vision of

humanitarian service, the traditions, the organisational structure and the responsibility of being a Lions club member. It

should be a goal of every club that all new Lions complete the Level One in their first three months of membership.

Level Two: Relationships

The second level of the Basic Mentoring Program is for developing relationships and organisational skills in preparation for

leadership at the club level. Level Two should ideally be completed before the first anniversary of becoming a Lion.

Advanced Mentoring Program

The Lions Advanced Mentoring Program involves the mentee actively serving in Lions leadership roles. Mentees focus on

achieving results and developing more Lion leaders. The Advanced Mentoring Program should be completed by all Lions who

hope to serve as leaders at the district level or above. The Advanced Mentoring Program is completed in two levels:

Level One: Results

This level helps mentees develop leadership and managerial skills. The mentee will have an excellent understanding of what,

how and why to successfully conduct a service activity. Completion of this level provides a stepping-stone for accepting

a leadership role within the club.

Level Two: Replication

This level concentrates on the mentee’s role in developing others for leadership in the association and for humanitarian ser-

vice. It ensures long-range growth and can serve as a basis for leadership within the district structure. This phase can be

augmented with additional training at district level and at area forums.

More information about the Advanced Mentoring Program can be found in the Advanced Mentoring Guide (MTR-12) or con-

tact myself, or Global Leadership Team Coordinator Alan McDonald.

PDG Ron Skeen OAM

Global Membership Team Coordinator

Page 8 October 2018 Edition

Page 9 October 2018 Edition

Lionsonoz in Action

Australian Lionsonoz member John Matheson writes:

On the 22nd of September I was at our Resorts Bowls Club Members Night, when a presentation of a

Cheque of $2,000.00 was made to the President of the Lions Club of Ormeau Inc., Pauline Weatherby.

The money was raised by the members of the Palm Lake Resort Residents Bowls Club at Eagleby in

Queensland, and they wanted it to go to an organisation that they knew would put the whole amount

to the “Lions Need 4 Feed Project” to support our Farmers and their Families.

The Australian Lionsonoz Lions Club do not fund raise. Our club and its members help other Lions

Clubs with their projects, as we travel around this great country. As a member of this club (Lion John

writes) I could not accept the money and instead, I invited the President of the Lions Club of Ormeau

Inc., Lion Pauline Weatherby and her husband Lion Ron to come along to accept the cheque on behalf

of all Australian Lions and for Lions Pauline and Ron to share the nights festivities with us.

I explained to the Bowls Club members why I could not accept the money on behalf of Lions and

thanked the resident members for their support with this project. They are also great supporters of

Lions by purchasing the Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings every year (This amounted to over

$1,000.00 last year) and for their continued donations of well over 1,000 pairs of old used spectacles

to be recycled over the last 6 years.

On the 10th of November this year the Residents will hold their annual Craft Market Day and they

have once again agreed to let me have a stall, Free of Charge, to sell our Lions Christmas Cakes and

Puddings to the residents on behalf of the Lions Club of Ormeau Inc.

PDG Warren White thanks Lion John for this information.

Pictured: Rod Hawes, President of the Palm Lake Resort Members Bowls Club, presenting

Lion Pauline Weatherby, President of the Lions Club of Ormeau Inc. with a

cheque of $2,000 to support the “Lions Need 4 Feed” project,with her husband

Lion Ron Weatherby, and Lion John Matheson of Australian Lionsonoz.

LIONS INTERNATIONAL

PEACE POSTER CONTEST

National Winner 2017. Eloise,

Arthurs Vale Lions Club

District N5. Eloise’s quote “

The future of peace is beyond

global. United on Earth we can

realise things we have only ever

dreamed of. I dream we will

travel beyond our galaxy and

meet new life forms in peace

and harmony”.

Celebrating 31 years of encouraging

youth and promoting world peace and

international understanding

Highly Commended 2017.

Paris. Rockhampton Fitzroy

River Lions Club. District Q4.

Paris’s quote “ The key is found

through friendship love and

peace”.

2017 NATIONAL

PEACE POSTER

WINNER AND

HIGHLY

COMMENDED

Page 10 October 2018 Edition

ONE TIME PROMOTION

Dear Club President

Please find below details of this fantastic promotion on the remaining Centenary Tins.

This is a two-pronged promotion –

DISCOUNT –

A Discount of $13.20 per carton (The new price to Clubs is $86.78 [incl GST] per carton

Making the purchase price of a Tin $14.46 each

Profit on Sales – selling at $17 Club will make $2.54 per Tin, $18 Club will make $3.54 per Tin, $19 will make

$4.54 per Tin and so on. The sell price will be left to the discretion of the Club.

IMPORTANT NOTE: on the New Order Form you will find the calculation is based on a sell price of $19 however,

this is a guide only and the actual sell price will be up to you and your Club to set.

The new Order Form (with the discounted price) is now on the website.

INCENTIVE –

Each Club will receive one chance, in the draw for the incentive prizes, based on the total number of Cartons of the

Centennial Tins ordered between 10th September & 7th December 2018. One chance for each 5 cartons ordered. The

more cartons your Club purchases the more chances you will receive in the draw.

THE DRAW - 1ST PRIZE $5000.00

(This amount includes $2000 provided by Top Taste)

2ND PRIZE $2000.00

3RD PRIZE $1000.00

Whilst the date of the 7th December is purely for the Incentive draw, the discount will continue right through until 2019

or until the tins run out.

SUGGESTED AVENUES FOR SELLING.

Each member of the Club to be offered product.

Use as gifts for guest speakers.

Use as Christmas gifts etc.

Approach local businesses to purchase as gifts for staff and / or customers.

IMPORTANT NOTE –

Whilst we offer this great hot discount, it must be emphasised that the cakes within still have a best by date between

October and November 2019. Clubs will still have plenty of time to sell the Tins.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact either your District Chairman (their details are on the cake

web page) or contact me direct, we will all be happy to assist you with any questions.

EVERY TIN MUST GO

Page 11 October 2018 Edition

Limited Edition

100 Year Tin

Still Available

Lions Cakes, Puddings & Mints - N2 Chairman: Lion Danny Richardson

(H) 02 4658 1326 (M) 04 1767 6815 (E) n2cakemints@gmail.com

or

Assistant Lion Col Woodley 02 4268 6968 (H) 04 3868 2968 (M) (E) colinwoodley3@gmail.com