District 410-CClub Bulletin Award

2013/2014

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Fe b r u a r y h a s proven to be a very busy month

indeed.

We started off with a visit to Reitz and enjoyed great fellowship as they hosted the Cabinet Meeting weekend.

We also supported the Country Club’s dinner dance en masse on Valentine’s Day.

Our Lion Ladies have also had a busy time visiting Cornerstone school, preparing frozen meals and supporting the Hospice Valentine’s brunch.

Lion Jean held his first Show Committee meeting and we are off to a great start with the portfolio holders being announced and the securing of a significant sponsorship from South Coast Tourism. We are also very g r a t e f u l t h a t t h e Country Club have agreed to once again allow us to use their cricket oval for the event.

It was the on to hosting the Council meeting at our clubhouse and my appreciation to al l members and Ladies w h o a s s i s t e d i n making this a great success.

I a m p a r t i c u l a r l y please that we finally launched our f i rs t diabetes testing clinic i n seve ra l yea rs . Thanks to Lion Mike Marshall and his team a s w e l l a s H a r b o u r v i e w Superspar this project

was a great success. We plan to hold regular testing clinics in the future.

Our monthly Lions Bingo was well supported - thanks to Lion Kenny Rolfe who has taken over the reigns of this project with much gusto.

The Club’s Charter Dinner was a wonderful affair and my congratulations to Lion Kevin Ross on his Melvin Jones Award. Thanks also to Lion Lady Myrna Masson and her team for beautifully decorating the hall at the Country Club.

Our club is now 45 years old and as strong and active as ever. Well done to all Lions and Lion Ladies for your fine efforts

Al WarmanClub President

March 2015

5th : Ladies Meeting - Den12th : Directors Meeting - Den14th : Denis Meyer’s 50th - Den19th : Lions Show Meeting - Den21st : Lions Bingo - Den21st : CANSA Relay for Life21st : Bev Rolfe’s 50th - Den26th : Club Meeting - Den

April 2015

2nd : Ladies Meeting - Den9th : Directors Meeting - Den16th : Lions Show Meeting - Den18th : Lions Bingo - Den23rd : Club Meeting - Den30th April - 3rd May : MD Jozi Towers Convention - Randburg Towers Hotel, Johannesburg

Birthdays :

March :

5th : Laurie Lourens10th : Denis Meyer11th : Inge Wank15th : Debbie Marshall16th : Bev Rolfe17th : Clayton Curnow

April :

2nd : Lyn Curnow9th : Dale Mc Garry11th : Yvonne Rodda24th : Mike Marshall26th : Kevin Ross28th : Gary Rolfe

Dear DG Martin and President Alastair,

Thank you so much for all the trouble you took to make our visit to the 'Deep South' so enjoyable. Please also extend my thanks to your Club members and the ladies for the delicious food on Saturday evening.

Yours in LionsismSueCharles410A 1st VDG & CSsue@longy.co.za

Hi Denis

Arrived home safe

after a lovely weekend

spent with fellow Lions

thanks to the

wonderful hospitality

of the Sheppie Lions.

What a great spread in

your online paper.

Kind regards

Shirley Gerhard

Wilro Park Lions

Courtesy :PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)

aturday 28th February was a very busy day for

Sthe Sheppie Lions Club. The day started off with a diabetes testing clinic and then onto

Lions Bingo and finally the club’s 45th Charter Dinner. Lion President Alastair Warman and Club Secretary Denis Meyer still managed to pop in at Shelly Centre and support Harcourts Real Estate who were hard at work raising funds for CANSA.

Before During

After

Do you recognise this ballie below??Lion Dale McGarry a lso dec ided to support the CANSA Shavathon efforts whilst visiting Jozi for the weekend.

On 7th February, a group of Sheppie

Lion Ladies and friends together with

“Chaperone” L ion Mike Rodda

attended and supported the South

Coast Hospice Valentine’s Brunch. They

are back (L-R) Molly Feely, Lion Ladies

Debbie Marshall and June Rundle,

Joanne Porteous with front (L-R) Lion

Ladies Elsie McKillen Yvonne Rodda

and Lion Mike Rodda.

ort Shepstone Lions ran a successful diabetes testing clinic at Harbour View Superspar on Saturday 28th February. A total of 110

Ppeople were tested during the course of the morning, 28 of which were out of their sugar level range. A vert well done to Lion Mike Marshall for his fine efforts in launching this project. Our sincere appreciation to the Management of Harbour View Superspar for

providing the venue, Ramsgate Lion Rob Henry for his assistance and advice, Sister Debbie Marshall and Bev Chislett. The Club plans to hold regular diabetes testing clinics to help raise awareness for diabetes which is a silent killer around the world.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

When you have diabetes you body either cannot make its own insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Your blood glucose levels will be high, and you will need treatment. Diabetes can be managed with medication, a healthy eating plan and exercise. The good news is that having diabetes need not mean the end of a normal healthy life if you first accept that you have the condition and then learn how to manage it.

TYPES OF DIABETES

There are three main types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes - occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin. It usually starts in young people under the age of 30, including very young children and infants, and the onset is sudden and dramatic. People who have type 1 diabetes must inject insulin to survive. Insulin dosages are carefully balanced with food intake and exercise programmes.

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Type 2 diabetes - is caused when the insulin, which the pancreas produces, is either not enough or does not work properly. Approximately 85 - 90% of all people with diabetes are type 2, and many people who have this condition are undiagnosed.

Most type 2's are over 40. They are usually overweight and do not exercise. Type 2 diabetes may be treated successfully without medication. Often loss of weight alone will reduce glucose levels. Eating patterns and exercise play important roles in management. Tablets may be prescribed to help improve control, however, many type 2's will eventually use insulin.

Although type 2 is, in itself, not life threatening, in many ways it is more dangerous than type 1, as it's onset is gradual and hard to detect. High blood glucose levels over a long period of time can cause serious damage to the delicate parts of the body and lead to blindness, heart attack\stroke, kidney failure, impotence and amputation.

L-R Lions George Leggett, Martin Rundle, Alastair Warman, Andre Beneke, Mrs Bev Chislett and Lion Make Marshall (Project Leader) with Lion Lady (Sister) Debbie Marshall (seated)

group of Port Shepstone Lion Ladies

Arecently visited the Cornerstone School for Autistic Children which is situated at the

Norwegian Settlers Church in Marburg. During their visit they handed over books as a donation to the school’s library, took a tour of the school and interacted with some of the pupils. They also met with school head Sheryl Mulder and discussed ways in which they can provide more assistance to this unique and much needed facility in our area.Cornerstone school receives no government funding and rely on charitable support. Our Lion Ladies plan to continue assisting this school wherever possible.

Lion Lady “Aunty” Joey Van Niekerk spending time withsome of the children at the school

The kids were delighted with the books donated by the Lion Ladies

School Head Sheryl Mulder briefing the Lion Ladies

Visiting the classrooms

Baking Project

Port Shepstone Lions, Lion Ladies and

their guests celebrated the Club's 45th

Annual Charter Anniversary last

Saturday at a glittering event held at the Port

Shepstone Country Club. The highlight of the

evening was the presentation of the highest

award in Lionism, a Melvin Jones Fellowship

Award to Lion Kevin Ross who, for the past 10

years has shown outstanding commitment and

dedication to humanitarian service and

fundraising projects. The Port Shepstone Lions

Club was originally chartered on 2nd March

1970 with 22 newly inducted members. The

Charter ceremony took place at the Milton

Hotel in Port Shepstone and was attended by the then Port Shepstone Mayor, Counsellor S Robinson. Other

guests included members of the sponsoring club, the Lions Club of Amanzimtoti, members from various other

Lions clubs throughout the province and members of the Port Shepstone business community. The new charter

was handed over by the very 1st District Governor of District 410-C Lion Louis Halse to the Charter President of the

club, Lion Roy Schwegman. The very first office bearers of the club were 1st Vice President Denys Hudson, 2nd

Vice President Dave Milne, 3rd Vice President Nick Nicolaides, directors Reg Barnes, Keith Laird, Ted Lawlor, Allan

Thrussel, Secretary Stan Rogers, Treasurer Abe Watkins, Lion Tamer Cecil Milton and Tail Twister Peter Robinson.

Today, 45 years later, the club boasts 41 active members making it the largest Lions Club in the District as well as

home to current District Governor Lion Martin Rundle.

The main table : District 410-C Governor Martin and Lion Lady June Rundle, Club President Alastair and Lion Lady Karin Warman and Past District Governor Denis Meyer

Lion Lady Carol and Lion Norman Holmes with Lion George and Lion Lady Audrey Leggett

The venue - Port Shepstone Country Club Jean and Lion Lady Myrna Masson with Lion Mervin and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow

Denis Schmidt with Lion Lady President Anna Compion with Richard and Lion Lady Estelle O'Neill

Sheppie Lions!

Emcee - Jeff Smith Club President Alastair WarmanDistrict Governor Martin Rundle presents a certificateof appreciation to Lion Jean Masson for sponsoring

Transportation for the recent Council Meeting

Gayle & Charles Wallis Inika & Clayton Curnow Bela & Ralph Gallagher Table decorations

Andre Beneke & Otto Wank Yvonne & Mike Rodda Elsie & Peter McKillen Betty & Rob Bing

Mike Heathcote & Nico De Jong Jeff Smith & Desree Du Toit Bondi & Hilton Horsley, Bev & Kenny Rolfe, Gary & Kim Rolfe

Hearty congratulations to Lion Kevin Ross who is the newest recipient of the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award - the highest award in Lionism. Lion Kevin was presented

with this award at the Club’s 45th Charter Dinner Evening.

Kevin was born in Pretoria in 1961 and matriculated at St Alban’s College in 1978. During 1979-1980 he completed his National Service in the SA Air Force and thereafter enrolled at the Cedara College of Agriculture where he completed his National Diploma in Agriculture. Kevin then worked for Anglo Farms in Virginia Freestate on the Steenwyk Piggery with 17000 pigs! Today Kevin is a building contractor based in the Port Shepstone area.

Kevin has three children, daughter Camilla who is married to Arthur -they have a son (Kevin’s grandson), James, son Jarrod who lives in Maputo Mozambique and is involved with a blonde doris (as Kev so eloquently puts it) called Carly and then his youngest Warwick (Wok) who is 17 years of age and Kevin’s best friend!

Service Club History

Kevin was introduced to Round Table in Virginia OFS and joined Virginia 73 in 1985. He then moved to Port Shepstone and joined Sheppie 83 in 1989. During his years with Table, he attended ARTSA (National conference) 4 times and travelled to 3 functions at Darwendale Round Table in Zimbabwe with whom Sheppie 83 had a twinning arrangement. The highlight of his Table career was attending the World 83 conference in Risor, Norway in 2000 when he was club chairman. Kevin was “retrenched” from Table in 2001 as a 41er due to old age.

Kevin was inducted into the Port Shepstone Lions Club on 1st June 2006 and sponsored by Lion John Saunders. For the past 9 years, Kevin has proven to be one of the most dedicated members of the Port Shepstone Lions Club. His ongoing involvement with service to our community, fundraising for our charity fund and fellowship are testimony of his commitment. Kevin has already served on the Board of Directors as Lion Tamer, Service Projects Convener (3 times), Membership Director and Fund Raising Director. Kevin served as President of the Port Shepstone Lions Club during the 2011/2012 Lionistic year. At District level, Kevin has served as Zone 6 Chairman during the 2013/2014 Lionistic year and currently serves as the District Chairman for Sight and Hearing projects. Kevin received the

Club’s Lion of the Year Award in both 2007 and 2009.

Kevin has already attended Multiple District conventions in Port Shepstone, Houdini Worcester, Kimberly, East London, Howick /Windhoek.

Kevin’s fun loving nature has had a positive impact on the spirit of our club. Kevin’s motto has always been "If it's not fun, then don't do it" - and he sure knows how to have fun whilst serving!

Lion Kevin we thank you for being a great Lion and awesome friend and we wish you many more happy years of service with our great club.

PDG Denis Meyer

Lion Kevin was officially inducted into Lions during 2006 by District Governor Heather Hardman. His sponsor

Lion John Saunders stood by him during the ceremony. Since then, Kevin is rarely seen wearing a tie!

A proud Kevin addressed the gathering after receiving the award

Lion Kevin receiving his award from Club President Al Warman

number of Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies attended the

AValentine’s Day Dinner Dance held at the Port Shepstone Country Club on Saturday 14th February. The evening was thoroughly

enjoyed by all who attended.

Oom Pietie’s legendary dance moves!!

The Sheppie Lions’ table

Yvonne & Mike Rodda Norman & Carol Holmes Pete “Stoppy” Stoppel

Cabinet Officers, Reitz and Port Shepstone Lions relaxing on the Kopje overlooking the lodge.

he 3rd Cabinet meeting of the 2014/2015 Lionistic year was hosted by the Lions Club of Reitz and held at Tthe Bass Feather Lodge outside Reitz in the Freestate Province during the weekend of 7-8 February. A

group of Sheppie Lions travelled together to enjoy a weekend of fun and fellowship with a truly fantastic

group of Lions and their families. As usual, the Reitz Lions pulled out all the stops and went out of their way to

ensure that all visiting Lions were well nourished and very well entertained. The weekend program started off

with a very enjoyable braai (sheep heads and all!) on the Friday night. On the Saturday partners in service were

taken on a tour of a local chicken farm and wolf sanctuary whilst our Cabinet Officers deliberated during their

meeting. After lunch the guests participated in various “boere sports” and were then taken on a 4X4 drive to the

top of a kopje to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the valley and lodge. That evening our hosts prepared a very

delicious potjiekos supper which was followed by some very enjoyable Afrikaans jokes courtesy of Reitz Lion

Jurgens Van Der Schyf. The Sheppie Clan decided to bring along some of their legendary “daisy” shooters

which was shared with all guests and helped add to the festivities! After a very delicious breakfast on the

Sunday morning we all bid our farewells and set off on the long road back to Kwazulu-Natal.

It was truly a wonderful weekend and our grateful appreciation to the Management of the Bass Feather Lodge,

the Reitz Lions and their families for making us all feel so welcome in this very beautiful and prestine part of our

country.

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Clay Pigeon Shooting at the dam Sheppie Lions - Denis Meyer, Andre Beneke, Kevin Ross, Al Warman,and Laurie Lourens with DG Martin Rundle in front.

IPDG Heather Hardman

Reitz Lions President Bok Barnard welcomes all Cabinet Officers to Reitz

Denis Meyer tries his luck with“Bok Drol Spoeg”

Martin Rundle, Andre Beneke and Heather Hardman relaxing in the boma.

Cabinet Officers relaxing in the bomaAl Warman tries his luck with “Gat Pennie Skiet”

Pool ChampPaul Brauteseth

Al Warman and Laurie Lourens admire the “braai” on the Friday evening

Martin Rundle aimshis “Gat Pennie”!

Al Warman aimshis “Gat Pennie”!

Oom Willie - dis te veelbok drolle!

Celebrating with the “locals”!Al Warman tries to take a bite out of

one of the sheep heads.

Time for daisies! Time for daisies! Laurie Lourens & Denis Meyer Bakkie ride to the kopje

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ions District 410-C (KZN/Freestate) Governor Martin Rundle and the Port Shepstone Lions Club hosted a meeting of the Lions

LMultiple District 410 Council of Governors at their Clubhouse on Saturday 21st February. The weekend program was attended by senior Lions leaders from the four districts in South Africa and Namibia. All the guests were accommodated at Umthunzi

Hotel in Umtentweni.

The first contingent of vice governors arrived on Thursday 19th February and received training throughout the day at Umthunzi Hotel. The remaining council officers arrived on Friday 20th February and were treated to a welcoming dinner at Zizi's Restaurant in Umtentweni. The meeting of the Council Of Governors and their respective Council officers took place at the Port Shepstone Lions' Den on Saturday 21st February.

Attendees included Multiple District Council (National) Chairman Holger Sircoulomb (Windhoek Lions Club - Namibia), District 410-A (Western Cape) Governor Moira Theron (Tokai Lions Club), District 410-B (Gauteng) Governor Dave Cousins (Pretoria South Lions Club) and District 410-D (Eastern Cape) Governor Carl Van Blerk (Eden Lions Club - George). Other attendees included the vice governors from the respective districts, The Council Secretary and Treasurer and a number of Council Officers.

A number of Lions clubs from around the country were represented at the meeting, namely Midrand, Centurion Lifestyle, Bedfordview, Reitz, Ramsgate, Port Alfred, Uitenage, Newlands, Wilro Park, Kirstenbosch and Port Shepstone. During the meeting various discussion and decisions were made regarding community service and fundraising, membership growth/retention, leadership development and constitutional affairs in the Southern African region. Council Chairman Holger Sircoulomb also announced that Port Shepstone Lion Denis Meyer has been selected as Multiple District 410 Council Chairman for the 2016/2017 Lionistic year. Whilst the meeting took place, partners in service were treated to a tour of Leopard Rock in Oribi Gorge.

The meeting was followed by a very enjoyable fellowship dinner at the Port Shepstone Lions' Den which was superbly catered for by members of the Club and the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies. The weekend was a great success thanks mainly to organiser District Governor Martin Rundle and his team of Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies. Grateful appreciation to Umthunzi Hotel for their superb accommodation, meals and facilities, Zizi's Restaurant for the delicious supper on the Friday night and transport sponsors Criterion Power Sports and Multicrop Construction.

Cliff & Jacqui Hocking (Midrand), Rob & Marion Fowler (Centurion Lifestyle) Mike Newlands (Port Alfred),

Lion Shirley Gerhard (Wilro Park)

Viv & Truus Grater (Newlands), Holger Sircoulomb (Windhoek),Bokkie & Marie Oberholzer (Uitenage)

Back - Shelly & Dave Cousins (Pretoria South), Willie Van Der Schyf (Reitz), Front - June & Martin Rundle with

Al Warman (Port Shepstone)

Moira Theron (Tokai), Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone), Carl VanBlerk (Eden), Dawn & Roy Michas (Bedfordview) and Sue

Charles (Kirstenbosch)

Council Meeting - Council Secretary/PDG Jacqui Hocking, Council Chairman Holger Sircoulomb and Council Treasurer

Viv Grater

Port Shepstone Lions President Al Warman presenting aclub friendship banner to CC Holger Sircoulomb

Port Shepstone Lions President Al Warman presenting aclub friendship banner to DG 410-B Dave Cousins

Port Shepstone Lions President Al Warman presenting aclub friendship banner to DG 410-D Carl Van Blerk

Port Shepstone Lions President Al Warman presenting aclub friendship banner to DG 410-A Moira Theron

Fellowship in the Sheppie Lions’ Pub Lion Jean Masson with 1VDG Bokkie Oberholzer (410-D)and 1VDG Willie Van Der Schyf (410-C)

Council Chairman Holger presents his personal pinto Club President Al Warman

Enjoying the speeches

Enjoying fellowship at the Sheppie Lions’ Den are 410-C District Governor Martin Rundle, Port Shepstone Lions Mike Marshall and Al Warman MD 410 Council Chairman Holger Sircoulomb and 410-D Distirct Governor Carl Van Blerk

Bar Tender with an attitude! - LionJeff Smith reminds all of who

won the rugby!!

Bar Tenders - LionsJeff Smith and Mike “Harry”

Heathcote

Bar Tender with an attitude! - LionJeff Smith reminds all of who

won the rugby!!

Enjoying fellowship in the Sheppie Lions’ Pub Meal Time

Meal Time“Master Chef” - Lion Kevin Ross

During the Port Shepstone Lions Club’s general

meeting, a delighted Club President Alastair

Warman accepted a South Coast Hospice Life

Membership Award on behalf of the Club. The award was presented by South Coast Hospice Medical Director, Dr

Hilton Horsley in recognition of the many years of support the club has provided to the Hospice.

Long service awards (monarch chevrons) and letters of appreciation from

International President Joe Preston were presented by Lion President Alastair

Warman during the Port Shepstone Lions’ Club meeting.

Lion Richard Borradaile - 25 Years Service

Lion Rob Harley - 20 Years Service Lion Pieter Van Niekerk -

20 Years Service

Lion Jean Masson - 15 Years Service

Lion Hilton Horsley - 30 Years service

hen the Port Shepstone Lions Club was chartered in 1970, a Lion Ladies Club was also established.

WOver the years our Ladies Club has literally become the backbone of the Port Shepstone Lions club. They are tirelessly involved with almost every project that our club undertakes. From catering for our numerous fundriasers and charitable events to providing support to the elderly, the homeless, the sick and destitute, the disabled, the youth and abused or neglected children, our Ladies Club has never failed to deliver. They also embark on many of their own projects, without our assistance and we sometimes forget to give them recognition for their fine efforts.

Our Lions Creed includes the following verses :

Who fills a niche and accomplishes his or her task – (our ladies most definitely assist with many of the tasks that club members would not be able to accomplish in their absence)

Who leaves the world better than he or she found it – (the many projects that our Ladies club have undertaken over the past 45 years are testimony of this)

Whether by a brighter flower (our beautifully decorated venues at every single one of our events are testimony of this),

A perfect poem, or a rescued soul (the commitment and dedication shown by our Ladies over the years has positively impacted the lives of literally thousands of needy people)

So, my fellow Lions, we must honour and recognise our wonderful Ladies. They love us, they provide a home for us, raise our children, nourish our bodies and, aside from all of this, they also find the time to help us serve our community with dignity and respect.

In the words of Aubrey Hepburn : “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows significantly with the passing years.”

We love you one and all and thank you for caring, for sharing, for your commitment to service and above all for being the very wind beneath our wings.

PDG Denis Meyer

uring the February Club meeting, District Governor Martin Rundle Dpresented Club President Alastair Warman with a certificate of

appreciation in recognition of the Club’s successful hosting of the 3rd

Council Meeting weekend.

President : Alastair WarmanImm.Past President : Andre BenekeService Projects : Jeff SmithFundraising : Kevin RossHouse : Gary VogtSecretary : Denis MeyerTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Jean MassonPublic Relations : Denis MeyerBar Manager : Norman HolmesLions Alert : Andre BenekeLion Tamer : Clayton CurnowTailtwister : George Leggett

Lion Ladies President : Anna CompionLion Ladies Secretary : Estelle O.NeillLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail : pro@sheppielions.co.za

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

Club Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/PortShepstoneLionsClub

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509Port Shepstone 4240Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

Port Shepstone Lions Club2014-2015 Board Of DirectorsD

uring the first official 2015 Lions Show Committee meeting held during February, the following portfolio holders were announced :

Convener - Lion Jean MassonSecretary - Lion Charles WallisTreasurer - Lion Richard BorradaileBookings - Lion Lady Jane MasseyShowgrounds - Lion Kevin RossShow Office - Lion Denis MeyerArena Events - Lion Ronald TarbotonCatering - Lion Alastair WarmanBeer Tent Bar - Lion Jeff SmithBeer Tent Entertainment - Lion Pete StoppelSecurity / Parking / Disaster Management - Lion Andre BenekeMarketing / PRO / Website - Lion Denis MeyerSponsorships Lion Jean Masson

South Coast

LIONSSHOW

2015

Supper is served???Those teeth are

bigger than mine!!

A visit by Sheppie Lions to another club would not be complete without a “momento” - in this case, the Reitz banner. Payback for the many Sheppie Lions items to be found in the Reitz Lions

Clubhouse which, incidentally was kept locked during the Cabinet Meeting weekend!

Payback Time

Our newly erected clubhouse

toilets sign says it all!