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The 201Q2 District Governor’s Bulletin Issue 1 – July 2011
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District Governor Gary Kenny The 201Q2 District Governor’s Bulletin Issue 10 – April 2014
Hello fellow Lions of District Q2,
As you are reading this, all Clubs should have completed their elections of their 2014/15 Club Executives and Board.
Congratulations to all Presidents and to your elected officers; your members have entrusted in you the wonderful heritage your Club has built over many years.
The position of President is a prestigious
position, leading, guiding and building your club
in service to your community. To place yourself
in the best position to build on your clubs
record, you should consider starting to plan your
year now.
Also, we have completed March Membership Month – thanks to those Clubs who took the initiative to highlight and grow their Clubs in various ways; I hope that you gained some exposure and success. We should not ease off just yet, with only three months for Presidents to fulfil the goals you set at the commencement of your year.
Remember Presidents-Follow Your Dreams to achieve your desired result!
We do have some excellent growth examples to report.
We can advise some great news with the Charter of a new Club – Madang in Papua New Guinea. Over the last six months or so, some 29 new Lions living in Madang, joined Tabubil, the closest Lions Club. We are pleased to now support Tabubil in sponsoring a new Club in Madang, who with additional new Members, has chartered with 32 Lions. This leaves Tabubil still with 25 Members – also still a viable Club.
Congratulations to Zone Chair Charles Los Amet along with Charter President Joseph Natera, who have been working hard to advance the Lions cause in PNG.
I will be travelling to PNG with Members of the MD PNG Development Team, across April 3rd to 8th, to present the Charter, and to provide some training to our fellow Lions up there.
At every Club visit this year, I have talked up the growth opportunity provided by forming a Branch Club within your own Club. In January (see February Northern Lion), we recognised the formation of the Alligator Creek Branch Club sponsored by Townsville Castle Hill and now we are seeing the formation of two new Branches within my own Club, Mackay Host.
In February, Mackay Host endorsed a request to form a Seniors Branch Club which will be headed by two PDG’s of “senior” years as well as a number of older members who will now meet monthly across lunch, with their own programs and direction. They will also pick up some new Members from the local senior population. As a Branch,
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they do not lose contact with their sponsor Club.
In addition, following their representation,
Mackay Host has agreed to sponsor a
Special Interest Branch Club of South Sea Islanders, based initially on the dance troupe who entertained us at the Friday night of District Convention in October. As Lions, they will work to advance “their community” and this spirit accords with the Purposes of Lions.
Can I say that this will bring the number of Branch Clubs within our District to six, with five of these in Mackay Zone! Mackay Host
now has a Youth Branch – then the
traditional Club – and a Seniors Branch – not a bad model!
Branch Clubs are a proven alternative to easily growing your Club – why not consider it? I am available to talk with you regarding Branch Clubs.
On 16th March we had some terrific news with advice that Joel Patterson – Cashman of Tropical North Leos in Mackay, was successful in being selected as our State Leo of the Year.
Hearty congratulations to Joel on this outstanding achievement. He is an outstanding young man and I know that he will have the support at the National Finals in Tamworth, not just of his fellow Leos and Lions in District Q2, but also those of all Queensland. Q2 has a wonderful record with success with our Leos at the National and International level.
Well done Joel and Good Luck!
I have had some great reports of the success of this year’s NAB Lions Youth of the Year. Thank you to all Clubs who have participated, not only at Club level, but also the Zone Chairs and those who have facilitated Zone and Regional Finals. Thank you to NAB, our national sponsor, who also assists by providing judges across the District.
As I write this, excitement is naturally building for the District Final in Mackay on 29th March, then onto the State Final we are hosting in Cairns on 12th April. This year we celebrate our Quest’s 50th year and I am sure each year you are as impressed as I am, by the calibre of the youth coming through into society, exampled by our Quest.
We have exciting news regarding Townsville Castle Hill’s Drought Relief Project, having received approval from the Australian Lions Foundation of a Grant of $50,000 – this puts the total raised to date over the $200,000 mark – and still growing! Well done Castle Hill!
What a truly wonderful story from Rollingstone Club last Bulletin - that of the bequest from their late Member Terry Giles, recognising the comfort and support his Club gave him in his last precious months, giving a surprise lasting legacy to his fellow Lions enabling a Lions Den to be constructed. I have seen the near finished product and it looks very impressive – well done Rolly Members and thanks for sharing this story with us.
Best Regards - till May,
District Governor Gary
Signage on two CAT buses. This initiative is from the W1 District for March
Membership month.
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FORTY YEARS OF LIONISM Preface – Lion Earle Hill
Below is an article prepared by Lion Earle Hill in
2000 that was passed onto the Proserpine Lions
Club by Earle’s daughter last year.
Earle was an extremely dedicated Lion who
viewed Lionism with great passion which
becomes evident as you read his article. Earle
passed away in February 2012 and was still a
member of the Proserpine Club at the time of his
death. He was born in January 1919 so Earle was
a member of Lions for over 60% (56 years) of his
life – a fact that needs to be applauded.
One of Earle’s tasks at Proserpine, and no doubt
other clubs he was a member of, was being
heavily involved with the production of the Club
Bulletin and other articles used for PR purposes
and Earle used to use the literary pseudonym
“SHAGGY LION”. Earle was far from Shaggy but
the pseudonym is him to a tee.
It is hoped that all who have the opportunity take
the time to read the whole of Earle’s article
because you will not only be pleased that you did
but you will be a little bit more enlightened on
the rewards of Lionism.
An Old Lion Remembers
This article is dedicated to my wife, Lions Lady Joy,
for her constant support and encouragement which
has been my inspiration. A quiet achiever in her own
right, she has also contributed untold hours of Lions
service work without thought of recognition.
When I was inducted into the Lions Club of
Narromine, NSW in 1956, I was told, as is customary,
that membership of Lions Clubs International was a
privilege. Now, more than forty years on, I can
endorse the truth of that statement, as I was led to a
most satisfying and rewarding experience over the
ensuing years.
To start at the beginning – I was bewildered by the
scene of purple and gold banners, the unusual titles
and jargon, the Tailtwister’s antics and other new
and strange behavior. This was an exciting time for a
new Lion. The efforts of Lions (only about 60 clubs in
Australia then) in assisting victims of the NSW
bushfires and floods had earned them public respect
and support. The attitude of the general population
had changed from curiosity and maybe amused
tolerance of this new American based organization,
to recognition and acceptance of our role.
The membership of our club climbed into the sixties
(it peaked at 72) as enthusiasm to join flourished.
Within a year I was elected 3rd VP and appointed
Chairman of the Boy and Girls committee. They did
not believe in leaving a new member without a job in
those days. In retrospect it can be said that the
system works well and early participation promotes
continued interest.
I have lasting memories of two Narromine club
projects from the days of the late fifties and early
sixties.
Firstly the Pre-School Kindergarten. My entry into
Lionism co-incided with the club’s decision to provide
this much needed facility. In brief, I was quickly
introduced to the practice of Lions in action. We first
of all obtained the use of a community hall supper
room for a rental of one shilling a year. While we
sought a qualified teacher our Lions ladies were
conscripted as “volunteer” aides on a roster basis.
Furniture and outdoor equipment was obtained by
varied and devious means. A door to door taxi
service was organsied, and our members were
“invited” to take care of ground maintenance on a
regular basis. I was getting the message of the
enormous power of Lions goodwill as we begged,
borrowed or scrounged everything we needed.
I almost forgot to mention that, as parents, we also
played a role in providing a good percentage of the
“baby boomer” enrolments. This proved to have its
limitations and there was a last minute hitch. To
comply with regulations, our tiny tots had to be at
least two years and nine months old, toilet trained
and able to tie their own shoelaces. With two short
of the required minimum number (for Government
approval and subsidy) officialdom turned a blind eye
as my younger daughter and another little girl (both 2
½ years) proudly went off to “kindy” on opening day.
(Lions are renowned for a degree of “jungle
cunning”)
Readers will appreciate that, after two years of close
involvement with this project, I was “hooked” on
Lions for life.
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In later years the club acquired land and built a
modern pre-school building. Lions kindergarten
became a permanent institution in the town.
The other activity was the Short family home project.
Local residential, Mrs Peg Short, was suddenly and
tragically left a widow when her husband, aged 31
years, died of cancer, leaving her with the task of
caring for six small boys (the oldest just ten years).
The club launched an appeal to provide immediate
assistance and then made the momentous decision
to not only provide ongoing assistance for this lady,
but also to finance and build a home for the family. It
was a big challenge requiring total commitment, but
in due course the goal was achieved and mother and
sons moved into their newly constructed home.
Sometime later, when Narromine club received an
International commendation for this project, you can
imagine the warm glow this gave each and every
member.
A footnote:- Some thirty years later one of those sons
became President of a Sydney suburban Lions Club.
He is quoted as having said “as Lions gave so much to
his family, he wished to give something back to his
community”.
Perhaps this was a long term way of recruiting a new
member, but it was certainly a rewarding aftermath.
Please note my repeated use of the word
“rewarding” I can think of no better one to describe
the benefit derived from Lions membership.
Moving onto March 1958 (I’m out of sequence
already and this was inevitable)
Joy and I were part of an audience of 250 who
listened spellbound to (then) International President
Ed Barry’s address when he visited Narromine (Lions
and their ladies came from all over central and
western NSW). We learned then of the international
scope of Lions as President Ed told of his travels and
described what Lions were achieving worldwide.
There was to be a small sequel to that evening.
Twenty-five years later, when attending the 1983
International Convention at Honolulu, by chance I
met a group of American Lions from Little Rock,
Arkansas (the city that produces all kinds of famous
people e.g. U.S President Bill Clinton). I was deeply
moved when one of their number, a blind Lion,
reached into his pocket and presented me with his
club badge. The badge, a treasured possession,
carries an embossed portrait of Ed Barry, the
inscription INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 1957-58, and
the further wording Pulaski Heights Lions Club, Little
Rock.
Service above and beyond………………..a final story
from the early days.
One Narromine club member literally gave his life
while serving others. A local dentist and a lifesaver in
his youth, he swam as a member of a Lions team in a
combined clubs charity carnival. Ignoring the facts of
age, little training and lack of condition, he gave of
his utmost, finished his race, climbed out of the pool
and died.
On another occasion our local ambulance officer, a
talented dancer, assisted Lions by performing a
vigorous Irish dance routine at a fundraising event.
He too forgot that he was a little older and little
heavier than in days gone by…….and paid the
ultimate penalty when he collapsed and died after
the end of his performance. The club then staged yet
another function in aid of this man’s widow. This, in
turn, was washed out by rain, but rain insurance and
an understanding agent saved the day.
The life of a Lion is seldom dull, but sometimes there
are very sad moments.
The Proserpine Connection……..1968 onwards and
the second phase of my Lions experience began.
Once again I was lucky to be in the right place at the
right time when this club was chartered. Now, in
year 2000, there are only four other surviving charter
members: Geoff Dray, Barry Humphries, Ray Pini and
Tano Murolo. How time passes – these Lions are “old
timers” too, each with more than thirty years service.
How fortunate I have been to enjoy membership of
two large, active clubs which have the benefit of
numbers (many hands make light work) and a pool of
expertise and experience to draw upon.
Add to this the vigour and enthusiasm of our newer
younger members and you have a sure formula for
success.
In November 1993, the Proserpine Guardian
published an editorial praising Proserpine Lions, both
past and present, for their achievements over the
preceding twenty five years.
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What this testimonial strikingly emphasized was the
rapport which had developed between the club and
the local community. Reference to this press
publicity appears on page 181 in the Lions 50th
Anniversary book, “Look Forward with Pride,” where
the author notes that the paper’s comments could
equally apply to all of Australia’s 1400 Lions Clubs.
As I try to mentally review my years of personal
experience with Proserpine club three events
immediately come to mind. First our “trademark”
Harvest Festivals for their fellowship and fun, the
busy hours of work, the infectious enthusiasm and
finally the satisfaction and reward for effort.
Then there was our “Opera House” District
Convention in 1981, remembered because as
Convention Secretary, this was probably the most
difficult Lions job, requiring sustained effort, that I
have ever done. There were many problems and not
everything went according to plan. However it was
all worthwhile in the end as the Convention was a
notable success. Special mention to our Lions ladies
who worked tirelessly leaving no job undone.
Catering for the Air Pageant in the late 1980’s also
appealed to me greatly as it was a new and different
project (variety is the spice of life) The resultant “sell
out” success was an extra bonus.
I now digress for a story from our 1999 Harvest
Festival. In a case of “the iceman does NOT cometh”
the job of placing crushed ice in hundreds –
correction, several thousand – plastic cups in our
busy spirits bar, is not sought after and cannot be
given to anyone likely to bear a grudge. But, last
October, we witnessed a memorable sight. The
heavily pregnant wife of one of our young Lions
volunteered to assist. For hours she sat on a stool
and performed this dull but important task to the
admiration of all. Our members were gracious
enough to present mother and new baby with
flowers and gifts two weeks later.
The Madang Interlude – 1976-79
Living in PNG in those years, I transferred to the
Madang club and I recollect:
• Sparkling dinner conversations, with more
than fifteen nationalities represented in a
forty plus membership club.
• Emphasis on health and education projects in
a developing country.
• Highly enjoyable and very profitable, club
sponsored progressive dinners. Can you
imagine four courses served in four different
exotic locations around Madang Harbour,
with a fifth (optional) stop for some unofficial
gambling? As everything was donated the
result was always 110% profit.
One Lions lady achieved lasting fame for her
scrumptious tomato and corn and ham soups.
Everyone had to try both and it was a struggle to
carry on after the first stop.
Sadly this Lions Club is no more. It was succeeded by
a strong Lioness Club which performed well for some
years until it too, was forced to disband.
Back to Proserpine and the events of the eighties and
nineties.
My next two items demonstrate how projects can
vary greatly in scope and size but still be equally
important. (One is reminded of the biblical story of
the widow’s mite).
As Bill Tresise, Founder of Lionism in Australia once
said: “How can there be opposition in the field of
service?” I am sure he would allow me to add the
words “or comparisons”.
A Small Project……..A Large Reward
Some years ago, in conjunction with Lions World
Service Day, Proserpine Club donated boxes of
“Goodies” to certain aged, handicapped persons.
The recipients, few in number, were selected by the
local Sister I/C Blue Nursing Service on the basis that
they were infirm, living alone and totally without
support from family or friends.
I have a vivid memory of delivering one gift box
(packed with fruit, cordial, Xmas cake, biscuits,
chocolate, tinned food etc) to a lady whose name I
have long since forgotten. Crippled with arthritis and
scarcely able to move around on crutches, she was
overcome by the occasion.
It was a delight to watch the play of emotions on her
face – a mixture of surprise, pleasure and gratitude –
a Lion could not wish for greater satisfaction from
what was a small but such a rewarding task.
Perhaps the new Board of Directors may see fit to
restore this worthwhile project next October.
A Speech to Remember:
You will be aware that, each year, Lions International
present a Humanitarian Award to the person judged
most outstanding in the world, in some field of
service to humanity. (Mother Teresa and former US
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President Carter have been among the illustrious
recipients).
This honour was bestowed in 1983 on Art Linkletter,
author and renowned public speaker. As keynote
speaker at the Honolulu Convention this gifted orator
delivered a powerful and moving address.
He told us how his daughter, crazed out of her mind
on LSD had jumped to her death from a skyscraper
window. This tragedy inspired him to devote his life
to a crusade against drugs abuse.
It was a memorable experience as we listened to him
describing the million dollar campaigns he was
presiding over, to promote awareness of this menace
and activate measures to combat its destructive
effects.
I, along with thousands of other Lions, will never
forget that address.
What a privilege (that word again) to have heard
such a brilliant speaker who had the ability to hold
his audience entranced. One could not fail to
appreciate his sincerity and devotion to a cause
which came through loud and clear.
Our own inimitable Lion Jim Richardson…….we knew
him well and saw and heard him often….also
belonged to this elite group.
(Pardon the flashback to the fifties again)
Ladies in Lionism:
I would be among the first to acknowledge the
enormous contribution that our ladies, whether they
be lady Lions, Lionesses or Lions ladies, have made
and are continuing to make to our service record.
There is no doubt that the presence of lady Lions has
guaranteed the survival of some of our smaller clubs.
As with many other organisations, their efforts, often
unseen and unsung, have ensured the success of
many a project.
I have to make special mention of the dedicated,
hardworking ladies of Proserpine Lioness Club. Their
members are constantly assisting us in addition to
their other numerous activities. We join together for
certain meetings and share Change-Over ceremonies,
all of which are mutually enjoyable occasions.
Quite possibly this relationship is just another
example of two such clubs working together in
complete harmony, with all members comfortable in
their respective roles.
They also Serve:
Having served two typical Australian Communities as
a Lion for many years, I have come to greatly admire
the qualities of these residents.
In my opinion they are God fearing, law abiding,
hardworking and generous to a fault. I have always
seen a Lions Club as a means to an end; an
instrument to harness the innate kindness and
compassion inherent in every decent human being.
Lions provide leadership and direction, but we
depend on the goodwill and support of our local
people for our continued, successful operation.
They are our strength and I pay tribute to them.
To Be Careful with my Criticism and Liberal with my
Praise
…… how many times have you heard these works
spoken?
We invite a member to give of his time and
effort…..maybe often at the expense of his family
and/or work or business…..to service his
community…..and to pay dues and other expenses
for the privilege.
All very commendable but sometimes ruined by a
thoughtless or unkind word, and there is a fair
chance that we have all been guilty at one time or
another. There is nothing new about phrases such as
“knife and fork Lions” and “cutting out the dead
wood” etc. These expressions were used forty years
ago and may have led to the loss of valuable
members.
Every member’s contribution, however small, is
important. To what extent can we criticize a fee
paying volunteer? Perhaps there are current health,
financial, domestic or work problems of which we are
unaware. This vital ethic is a plea for tolerance and
understanding.
Relative to the above I have read that when Lionism
was in its infancy in USA a typical Lions club of 30
members in a small town (!) of 30,000 people would
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consist mainly of wealthy senior executives with time
to spare, unlimited resources and power to delegate.
How different the composition of Lions clubs became
when Lions came to Australia! Membership came
mainly from the 30’s and 40’s groups, those family
men with the least spare time. And they rushed to
join!
Proof of the slogan: IT’S GREAT TO BE A LION.
International Conventions:
Attendance at two of these conventions, with my
wife Joy, must rate as highlights of my Lions career.
I still remember the spectacle and incredible
atmosphere of the 1983 Honolulu Convention.
Seeing more than 40,000 Lions and their families on
display, as it were, on the world stage, really brings
home the strength, diversity and worldwide
significance of our organistion.
Viewing the traditional parade, which took 4 ½ hours
to pass a given point was a never to be forgotten
experience.
In Taipei in 1987 it was the kindness and hospitality
of the Taiwanese people which left a lasting
impression on my mind, and made our travels so
enjoyable.
With forward planning, attending a convention need
not be so expensive. Taipei was a good example of
how subsidised travel and accommodation can
reduce costs e.g. a taxi fare all over this large city cost
the equivalent of $2 Aust.
Don’t miss going to one of these events if the
opportunity arises.
What does the future hold?
First thought is that we may soon have an Australian
as International President for the very first time. This
is an exciting prospect, talked about for years past. I
hope it does eventuate because I believe Australian
Lions have earned the right to be represented at this
high level.
Then we are about to see one of five distinguished
candidates elected as an International Director for
the next two years.
Here in Proserpine our club’s future appears bright
and secure. We are inducting a steady input of both
new and younger members. Their drive and
enthusiasm will be essential for the club’s ongoing
success in this new century.
On the personal side I am pleased that my son,
Graham is an active Lion. After some years of
membership in Brisbane and Rockhampton clubs he
is now carrying on the tradition in Port
Moresby….encouraged and supported by his wife,
Sandra, a former Leo club officer. As for me, well I
still consider membership of a Lions Club, such as
Proserpine, to be a privilege and that statement
brings me “back to square one” where I commenced
this rambling report.
A Special Thank You.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Lion Dr Keith McLachlan,
one of the pioneers of Lionism in Australia (with 47
years service this year) who brought the idea of a
Lions club from Lismore to Narromine….and so into
my life.
To a dear friend and a dedicated Lion I say thank you
again.
I hope he will excuse any errors in this article on the
grounds of my failing memory.
Conclusion.
I would like to conclude with my favorite Lions
quotation. The words were composed by the man
who was guiding the destiny of Lions in 1959-1960,
and I became one of his greatest fans. His message
to every Lion, under the heading CLOSING THE
BOOKS is as relevant today as it was forty years ago.
This is what the late Clarence L Sturm (then)
President, Lions International, wrote -
“The effort and loyalty and enthusiasm we gave our
membership will determine the dividends we get out
of it. The love of crippled children, the gratitude of
the needy, the grateful smile of the blind and
handicapped, the respect and confidence of our
communities and the brotherhood of our fellow man
are the rich and glorious rewards……the profits, if you
please….of being a good Lion, all year, in all ways”.
Earle Hill
Lions Club of Proserpine
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LIONS AUSTRALIA SPINAL CORD FELLOWSHIP
“towards a cure for
chronic spinal cord injury”
In 1998 Dr. George Owens, the President of Spinal Cord Society of Australia, arranged to speak at the Lions Club of Traralgon Vic meeting merely looking for financial support for his organisation. He spoke of statistics that put one person per day into a wheelchair in Australia, results from swimming accidents, car crashes, sporting injuries etc, his own son is a paraplegic due to an accident so he knew the results of these accidents at first hand. As a result of these accidents the cost to the Australian community is over $2 billion per year spread over a whole range of support services, Dr. Owens address moved the Lions to consider support for the Society and after setting up a small committee to investigate further they then took this project to District to support the Spinal Cord Fellowship as a Regional Project, this was adopted. Further down the track the Project was taken to the 2000 MD Convention in Perth and in 2003 Hobart MD Convention the Fellowship became a Category B activity of Lions Australia. Currently, there are three scientists who hold Lions Spinal Cord Fellowships and are working together on a cure. This is a very costly exercise. Some recent purchases include $86,000.00 for a microscope to enable analysis of images, $15,000.00 to purchase a Compumedic device that measures recovery in sensation beyond the spinal cord injury and $10,000.00 was provided for refrigerators and freezers for the laboratory, there are several ongoing projects that require funding which will cost in the vicinity of $505,000.00.
The Lions Spinal Cord Fellowship generally makes appeals to Lions Clubs for support. Some Clubs donate from a “fun run” maybe hold a BBQ, or something else to encourage Clubs to raise much needed funds. The Fellowship has an award “WYN TYQUIN AWARD” that can be purchased for $500.00, there is a lot more information on their website www.lascf.org.au and you can donate online or send your donation to:- Lions Australia Spinal Cord Fellowship Post Office, Toongabbie Victoria 3856 This is just another one of our Lions projects that new members need to know about and us not so new need to be reminded. For any further enquiries or information, I am here to help. PDG Lion Aussie Lanphier District Q2 Health Projects
This billboard is in the Perth Underground Station on the corner of William & Murray Streets. When you go through the turnstiles at the train station, after paying your fare, you walk down a long, wide passage to get to the train platforms for all the train lines - at the end of the passage is a wall before you have to turn left to get to the platforms. The electronic billboard is on that wall and is 'right in your face'. Great exposure! Well done District 201W1.
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Lions Youth of the Year Quest 2014 is again producing very talented contestants. State Final will be held in Cairns on Saturday 12th April and the
National Final at our Convention in Tamworth in May.
Club Judging Mareeba Another successful Youth of the Year
was conducted by Mareeba Club.
The standard of participants was very high. Caitlyn
Long from Saint Stephens Catholic College, Mareeba
won both the public speaking award and the Youth of
the Year title.
Principal Saint Stephens Catholic College, Ida Pinese,
congratulating Caitlyn Long winner of the 2014 Warren Currie memorial trophy.
Cub Judging Cleveland Bay
Contestants from St Margaret Mary’s College with Club YOTY Chairman David Bradshaw.
Winner was Meghan Boon (3
rd from left).
Club Judging Whitsunday Nine students from the Whitsunday Christian College
contested this years YOTY quest at the Whitsunday
club judging.
Pictured left to right:- NAB Judge David Evans, Overall winner Brooke Tupeae & Whitsunday Lions
President Warwick McAllister.
Club Judging Castle Hill
Contestants from Ignatius Park College and Townsville Grammar School after the Club judging
Overall winner was Eliza Croft on the left of photo and Public speaking winner was Wyatt Raymond 2nd from
the left.
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Zone 9 Final
Whitsunday Lions Club hosted the Zone 9 final in Proserpine. Brooke Tupeae representing the Whitsunday Lions Club was successful in the public speaking section. Brent Matthews representing Proserpine Lions Club and Arania Sivasubramaniam representing Bowen Lions Club progressed to the Zone 9 and 10 Regional final. Photograph on right - from left to right with their certificates are Brooke, Arania and Brent.
Regional Final Zones 9 and 10
L to R - Sinikiwe Ncomanzi (Mackay Northern Beaches LC - Whitsunday Anglican School , Caitlyn Slater (Mirani LC - Mirani SHS), Brent
Matthews (Proserpine LC- Proserpine SHS), and Arania Sivasubramaniam (Bowen LC - Bowen
SHS)
Sinikiwe from Whitsunday Anglican School, who represented Mackay Northern Beaches Lions Club, was both the public speaking and overall winner. She will now progress to the District final to be held in Mackay on Saturday 29th March.
Regional Final Zones 4 and 6
Regional Final for Lions Youth of the Year for Zones 4 and 6 was held at Rollingstone on 15th March. The successful contestant was Eliza Croft from Townsville Grammar School. Eliza, who represented Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club, won the Public Speaking section and was also selected as the overall winner. Eliza will now progress to the District final in Mackay on Saturday 29th March. Photograph shows Townsville Grammar teacher,
Judy Nielsen, with Eliza displaying her certificates following the judging.
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Youth Of The Year District Final 29th March
On Saturday night 29th March we celebrated our
District winner Sinikiwe Ncomanzi from Mackay
Northern Beaches Lions Club. Sinikiwe was also the
Public Speaking winner.
Reece D’Alessandro from Home Hill Lions Club won
the Kate Lemon trophy for his Community
Involvement activities.
An audience of 80 witnessed five great students. The
other contestants were Murray Buchanan from
Cairns Trinity Beach Lions Club, Grace Lawrence from
Atherton Lions Club and Eliza Croft from Castle Hill
Lions Club. All students spoke very well and as always
it was a very close decision.
Sinikiwe will go on to represent Q2 in Cairns on the
12th April and I recommend to all Lions, if you can get
to Cairns to witness the 4 State Finalists speak you
will be very well entertained. Get involved in the
Youth of the Year Quest, You just can’t lose.
Winston Sleaford
Q2 District Chairman.
A big thank you to State Youth of the Year Coordinator Kay Waters and District YOTY Chairman Winston Sleaford. They will both step down after this year’s National Final, Kay having served for twelve years and Winston for five years in their respective YOTY port folios.
District Finalists L to R – Eliza Croft (Townsville Grammar School / Zones 4&6 / Castle Hill Lions Club), Reece D’Alesandro (Home Hill State High School / Zones 5,7 &8 / Home Hill Lions Club), Sinikiwe Ncomanzi (Whitsunday Anglican School / Zones 9 & 10 / Mackay Northern Beaches Lions Club), Grace Lawrence (Atherton State High School / Zones 2 & 3 / Atherton Lions Club) and Murray Buchanan (Trinity Anglican School / Zone 1 / Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club). Public Speaking and Overall winner, Sinikiwe Ncomanzi, holding the District Youth of the year Shield with District Governor Gary Kenny and District 201Q2 YOTY Chairman Winston Sleaford.
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Queensland State Final “Lions Youth of the Year Quest” Saturday 12th April 2014
Celebrating 50 Years of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest Celebrating 50 Years of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest Celebrating 50 Years of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest Celebrating 50 Years of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest
( Please include something “Gold“ on your clothing )
Where: Rydges Esplanade Resort 209 – 217 Abbott Street, CAIRNS Q 4870
Time: 6.15pm for 6.45pm start Dinner Cost: $ 39.00 per person
Contact Persons: State Youth of the Year Coordinator Kay Waters Phone/Fax: (07) 4942 1207 Mobile: 0428 271 139 Email: [email protected]
Zone Chairman Rachel Davey Phone: (07) 4033 6957 or Email: [email protected]
Accommodation: Rydges Esplanade Resort 209-217 Abbott Street, CAIRNS QLD 4870
Rate per night based on Single/Twin: Standard Room $ 119.00, Ocean View $ 139.00 Phone: (07) 4044 9000 Fax: (07) 4044 9001
Website: www.rydges.com/esplanadecairns Please make your Own accommodation bookings and advise that you are part of the Lions Youth of
the Year group booking. The establishment is holding several rooms for “Youth of the Year Guests”. On Thursday 3rd April we will cancel any remaining rooms that are not booked.
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REGISTRATION FORM : “STATE FINAL” - Saturday 12th April, 2014
Name/s .........................................................................................................................................................
Address .........................................................................................................................................................
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Telephone (H) .................................................. (M) ........................................................................ Email Address …........................................................................................................................................
Club ..............................................................................................................................................
Special dietary requirements: ...............................................................................................................
Please Note: Meal Payment to accompany Registration Form
Cheque / money order to be made payable to : Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club
Forward this form and payment to : Lion Rachel Davey Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club, PO Box 1149, CAIRNS Q 4870
Deadline for Registration: Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Children of Courage Awards
The Lions Children of Courage Awards Program is now established as an important and extremely worthwhile project of Lions Clubs in our District. What are the Lions Children of Courage Awards?
The Children of Courage awards recognize a very special group of children and their families. There are many awards that recognize the achievements of young people, however children with ‘special needs’ were not catered for. These awards are especially designed to recognize the courage and bravery shown by these children every day. The Children of Courage Awards are not a competition. Every recipient of an award is a “winner” in his or her own right, as the recognition of these young peoples’ achievements will:
Act as an encouragement for their future Help them to believe in themselves, and Help to increase their self-worth
All Children want to be accepted by others, regardless of any special needs they may have. These awards will portray them as children who have successfully overcome additional barriers which face them in this world.
Categories of Awards
There are four (4) categories for which a child may be nominated …
Special Needs
Children with special needs who have shown courage in the face of adversity.
Such Children include those who are confined to wheelchairs, who are sight, hearing, or speech impaired, or have undergone long periods of medical treatment, surgery or hospitalization, which has perhaps brought pain and trauma to their young lives.
Courageous Act or Deed
A child who without regard for personal safety, has been instrumental in the preservation of life and/or property, or has rendered assistance at an accident, or whose concerns for others is worthy of recognition.
This category may also include children who have undergone lifesaving surgery, or undergone
daily medical treatments i.e. diabetes. A child who acts as a carer for a parent may be recognized under this category.
Sibling Recognition Award
This category is for siblings who actively participate in the daily care for their brother or sister who has a ‘special need’.
Inspiring Sporting Achievement
For children who have overcome great personal hardship/disadvantage to compete as an individual or team member in their chosen sport.
Nominations
In every community there are certain to be worthy nominees for a Lions Children of Courage Award. Nominations are forwarded through local Lions Clubs for consideration and approval and are restricted to children aged between the ages of 5 and 15 years.
Lions Clubs who may wish to participate may obtain an information kit from the District Chairman:
Lion Peter Phillips P O Box 20 Trebonne 4850 Ph: 07 47771248 M: 0437 391 281 Email:[email protected]
Children of Courage
I would like you all to meet
Hayley Verwey.
She is 11 years old and was
nominated by the Cairns
Club for her Sporting and
Courageous merits. Hayley
has 2 younger sisters (4 -
2) and she has been in
foster care since the age of
6. Hayley has only had the
opportunity to see her
sisters on a fortnightly basis during supervised contact
with their mother. She has never met her father.
Above everything, Hayley throws all her energy into
school and extracurricular activities.
Hayley is a Child of Courage.
To all the Clubs in the District I would like you all to
find your Children of Courage.
Chairperson Lion Peter Phillips.
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CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS REPORT Number 7
March 2014. PDG. Jim Nicolson
Reinstatement of Membership. Any member dropped from membership in good standing may be reinstated by the board of directors, and will retain their prior Lions service record as part total lions service record. Reinstatement of members that have been dropped from membership for more than twelve (12) months must be by Invitation. A properly filled out membership form duly signed, as well as, the entrance fee and dues must be in the hands of the secretary before the member is reported to and officially recognized by the association as a Lions member. Activity Funds All funds raised from the public must be returned to public use, including money accumulated from invested public funds. The only deductions that may be made from the activity account are the direct operating expenses of the fundraising activity. Quorum The presence in person of a majority of members in good standing shall be necessary for a quorum at any meeting of a club. Except as otherwise especially provided, the act of a majority of the members present at any meeting shall be the act and decision of the entire Club. Business transmitted by Mail. The Club may transact business by mail (including letters, electronic mail, facsimile transmission, cable), provided that no such action shall be effective until approved in writing by two-thirds (2/3) of the entire number of the Club. Such action may be initiated by the President or any three (3) members of the said Board. Amending Procedure By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the club at which a quorum is present, by vote of a majority of the members in present in person and voting. The Constitution may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the club, at which a quorum is present, by the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of members present in person and voting, provided that the Board has previously considered the merits of the amendments. Amending Notice No amendment shall be put to a vote unless written notice, stating the proposed amendment shall have been published to the member through regular post or electronic means, or delivered personally to each member of the club at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the meeting at which the vote on the proposed amendments is to be taken. Secretary Duties Listed in the duties of a Secretary is to record a history sheet on each member. This is a very important document and should be updated each year. Telephone numbers and addresses, Club and District appointments any awards medals received and the year they were achieved in. Transferring members should take a copy to their club. Ask your Secretary if the records are up to date and offer your assistance if need be. Never destroy a history sheet.
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Have You Registered for Tamworth Convention?
Members and their partners or guests are invited to our
Lions Clubs National Convention in Tamworth 2 – 5 May
2014 at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and
Conference Centre (TRECC), Greg Norman Drive Tamworth NSW 2340 Australia Map or Streetview
We invite you to visit exhibits across a wide range of Lions Clubs’ non-profit national and international
service initiatives. Enjoy entertainment, and the opportunity to come together to meet and greet each
other, review achievements and plan the year ahead.
Convention Update
29 January 2014
Early registrations are pouring in
and if they keep going at this rate
Tamworth 2014 will be one of the
biggest Multi District 201
Conventions ever. Please get your
registrations in quickly as some
things will sell out. The Country
Music Cabaret on the Saturday Tamworth – Photo credit Felix Andrews
night of the convention is now sold out so we suggest Lions get their registration forms in quickly
before other items sell out.
Don’t forget your accommodation – the Abraham Lincoln Motel is now booked out but if you look on
the wotif website there is still plenty of accommodation available in Tamworth for the convention.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Organisation is going along smoothly the venue is booked, the catering is under control and bus
transport from your Motel/Hotel to TREC each morning and back each afternoon has been arranged.
We have also arranged buses to take you from your Motel to our Denim and Lace Shindig on the
Monday night; they will also drop you back at the end of the night.
This will be a convention to remember with interesting speakers including our International President
Barry Palmer, fantastic entertainment with a country music cabaret and The Bushwackers appearing
at the Denim and Lace Shindig, plus a partner’s tour with a difference.
So do yourself a favour register now to avoid disappointment!
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LIONS YOUTH EXCHANGE www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye
Seeking host families
Are you looking for a club project involving youth? Why not offer to host one of the young exchangees travelling to Australia in July-August with the Lions Youth Camp and Exchange Program. Contact your District Youth Exchange Chairperson for host application forms and information. More applications from international youth are expected in coming months. Keep an eye out for our next flyer in early April.
(List of youth current as at 1 March 2014)
Contact Damien Mott your District 201Q2 Youth Exchange Chairperson for hosting forms
Youth Exchange website www.lionsclubs.org.au
LIONS YOUTH EXCHANGE. TRY IT IN 2014. YOUR CLUB MEMBERS WILL ENJOY IT.
These youth will attend Lions Youth Camp Kanga in the Whitsundays
Anton M 18 Austria Music, Playing Piano and participating in Band 28/6-19/7
Lea F 17 Denmark Gymnastics, Scout, Art painting 28/6-19/7
Sandeep M 20 India Cricket, Reading, Computer, Badminton - (Vegetarian) 28/6-19/7
Alessandro M 16 Italy Soccer, Cinema, Travelling, Computers, Sports 28/6-19/7
Carolina F 16 Italy Tennis, bike riding, windsurfing, Cooking, Sight seeing 28/6-19/7
Elena F 16 Italy Scouts, Basketball, Photography, Music 28/6-19/7
Luca M 16 Italy Basketball, Swimming, Skiing, Cinema 28/6-19/7
Kaori F 17 Japan Playing baseball, tennis, volleyball, running, ocean animals
(Camp prior to hosting) 26/7–25/8
Haruhi M 16 Japan Table tennis, plastic models (Camp prior to hosting) 26/7–25/8
Guillermo M 21 Mexico Sports, Soccer 28/6-19/7
Ioana F 17 Romania LEO – Reading, Volleyball, Horse Riding, Volunteering 28/6-19/7
Jonas M 18 Switzerland Soccer, Water Skiing, Travelling, Skiing 28/6-19/7
Aysegul F 19 Turkey Tennis, Volleyball, Playing Flute, Belly Dancing 28/6-19/7
Caglar M 18 Turkey Football, Scuba Diving, Windsurfing, Board Games 28/6-19/7
Jesse M 17 The Netherlands Sailing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing 28/6-20/7
Myrco M 19 The Netherlands Sports and Games 5-26/7 &
26/7-10/8
Willemijn F 18 The Netherlands Drawing, Jogging, Having fun with friends 26/7-16/8
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Project Chairman Brian McAtee and Castle Hill President Phil Highland present the ALF cheque for $50,000.00 to Aussie Helpers founder Brian Egan
Project Chairman Brian McAtee and Castle Hill President Phil Highland with grazier Viv Castani. Truck loaded with hay ready for starving cattle in the background.
Renee, Selina & Trevor CORE along with Aussie Helpers Brian Egan and Whitsunday Lion Sue McAllister after presentation of pamper packs for the ladies.
Drought Relief Project
Aussie Helpers with the support of Lions Clubs of Townsville Castle Hill, Whitsunday and Charters Towers Clubs (Host, Gold City and Dalrymple) held a get together at the Charters Towers saleyards to provide stock feed and pamper packs to local graziers who have been affected by the prolonged drought.
Whitsunday Lions presented a cheque for $6,030 on the day bringing their overall total to $16,030 as well as donating pamper packs to the families.
The highlight was a presentation to Brian Egan of Aussie Helpers of a cheque for $50,000 being a donation from Australian Lions Foundation.
Townsville Castle Hill Club President, Phil Highland together with Brian Egan, were delighted that ALF had contributed such a substantial donation and on behalf of the clubs present and Aussie Helpers thanked ALF for their generous support.
President Phil went on to thank the Charters Towers Clubs, in particular, John Butcher
from the Host Club, for their support and donation of barbeque meals, drinks and shelters. Charters Towers Gold City Lions also donated a cheque for $500 to Aussie Helpers on the day.
It was a good opportunity for the Clubs to meet some of the local graziers and families to better understand their plight and their important role as a primary producer for the nation. They have advised that the rain was very patchy, the Richmond area in particular is still very much drought stricken. Other factors affecting them are low cattle prices and long delays in the meatworks being able to book the cattle in for processing.
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Lions Appeal / Aussie Helpers
Whitsunday Lions President Warwick McAllister & Lion Sue McAllister travelled to Charters Towers on the Weekend to attend the Drought Relief Farmer's BBQ held 30th March 2014.
Warwick said," today I was proud to support Aussie Helpers with a cheque in excess of $6000 from Whitsunday Lions at a hay distribution day and BBQ at Charters Towers. Much appreciated by all concerned."
This is the clubs third donation to this Lions Appeal with a total of $16,036 being made to Aussie Helpers via the Lions Appeal so far.
Lion Sue also took gifts to give out to farmers wives, handmade by her quilting group in Proserpine.
Lions World Lunch Relay on April 4th
The Lions World Lunch Relay kicks off on April 4th at noon. The Lions World Lunch Relay is a 24-hour, international event that brings families and friends of Lions together in their local communities with families and friends of Lions around the world.
It’s a great opportunity to share a meal and celebrate your club’s success, the value of service, and the rewards of being a Lion.
Here’s how the Lions World Lunch Relay works:
Participating clubs will schedule a lunch for their family and friends on April 4th.
The Lunch Relay will begin in New Zealand at noon. As clubs around the world host lunches in different international time zones, the Lunch Relay will move from time zone to time zone as Lions steadily pass the event around the world, forming the Lions World Lunch Relay!
Qld Clubs participating are
District 201Q1 CALAMVALE
LOGAN WEST
ROBINA
District 201Q2 LIONS CLUB OF TOWNSVILLE CASTLE HILL
MADANG
ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT
TOWNSVILLE NORTHERN SUBURBS LIONS CLUB
District 201Q3 BRIBIE ISLAND
BRISBANE METROPOLITAN
CHINCHILLA
LIONS CLUB OF SURAT INC
District 201Q4 LIONS CLUB OF ROCKHAMPTON FITZROY RIVER
MIRIAM VALE
President Palmer will be attending a lunch event in Australia and DG Gary and IPDG Doug and 2 members of the PNG Development Committee will be participating in PNG.
Whitsunday Lions President Warwick McAllister & Lion Sue McAllister present the Club’s cheque for $6,000 to Aussie Helpers Brian Egan.
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Cathedral Leos Biggest BBQ for ALCCRF
Cathedral School Leos provided the BBQ at the
recent Middle School Expo, and decided to use
the occasion to support children's cancer
research through ALCCRF.
Picture shows the Leos happily at work.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
CHANGE THE WORLD...
SPONSOR A LEO CLUB
When you start a local Leo club, young people in
your community have a unique opportunity to
develop into humanitarians and leaders. Leo
clubs encourage young people to develop
valuable skills and to serve others in their
neighborhoods and around the world.
Whether school-affiliated or communitybased,
Leo clubs provide their members with the
camaraderie and growth that come from
participation in community service projects,
social functions and leadership development
activities.
Through Leo clubs, you will have a positive
influence on today’s youth and young adults –
helping them become better citizens and leaders
for life.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
Leo clubs provide the young people of your
community with an opportunity for development
and contribution – individually and collectively –
as responsible members of their local, national
and international communities.
The Leo club motto – Leadership, Experience,
Opportunity – says it all:
LEADERSHIP: Leo members acquire skills
as project organizers and motivators of their
peers.
EXPERIENCE: They discover how teamwork
and cooperation can bring about change in
their community and the world.
OPPORTUNITY: Leos develop positive
character traits and receive recognition for their
contributions.
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
WHO CARE
Leo clubs are open to young people with good
character who have an interest in serving their
communities. Based in schools or in the
community, Leo clubs are divided into two
tracks: Alpha and Omega.
ALPHA LEO CLUBS are designed for
youth between 12 and 18 years old. This
track focuses on the individual and social
development of teens and preteens.
OMEGA LEO CLUBS are tailored for young
adults between 18 and 30 years old. This track
is designed for the personal and professional
development of young adults.
Youth who join Alpha clubs have fun, make
new friends and experience the rewards of
serving others. This gives young people a
strong foundation as they learn the meaning
of leadership and service.
Omega clubs help members further develop
their leadership skills and prepare them
for a lifetime of community involvement
and contribution to society. Plus, Leos learn
valuable lessons and make connections that
can help them succeed for the rest of their lives.
ENERGIZE YOUR
LIONS CLUB
Through involvement with a Leo club, you can
energize your Lions club and inspire members.
What’s more, the Leo Club Program can increase
your Lions club’s community exposure, attracting
potential members such as young professionals,
parents and families.
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Cairns Barrier Reef Lions at Work
Big kids, with big hearts … Barrier Reef Lions Club members “tested” some old play equipment
outside the paediatric ward at Cairns Hospital.
The Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club is an extremely active club. In December alone, through just plain hard work over $12,000 was raised from sausage sizzles, Christmas raffle, Christmas trees, Lions Cakes and Puddings and Lions Mints. The Club made a commitment with Glenys Duncombe of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation to support the construction of the new $1.23 Million Paediatric Playground project at the Cairns Hospital during President Ivor Player’s term in office and has been completed by our current President Ian Scholl. The Club’s donation of $5,000 not only benefits the children and families of Cairns but encompasses those to the North even as far as Papua New Guinea, to at least as far as Babinda in the South and into the Tablelands areas. It will cater for the care of children with varying levels of physical and sensory ills.
As we well know from Lions involvement with youth, they are the future of our country; it is they who will be our future Political leaders, scientists and teachers. It is our responsibility to make sure their infant nurture is provided for and their development into adulthood is as educational and fulfilling as possible. Therefore their physical wellbeing is paramount. Congratulations Lion Gloria Demartini
Member for Whitsunday Jason Costigan presents Lion Gloria Demartini with her Queensland’s Inspiring Women Speakers Award 2014.
Whitsunday Lion, Gloria Demartini, has done it again!
This time the award was the Whitsunday Electorate "Queensland’s Inspiring Women Speakers Award 2014." It was presented by the Member for Whitsunday, Jason Costigan, on Friday 7th March. Family & friends were present to congratulate her. Gloria has been involved with many community service organizations within the Whitsunday Community for many years, and is well known for her dedication and expertise in working with young people. This is the second year of these Awards, which coincide with International Women’s Day.
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Raising Money for Drought Relief
BBQ Queens ! from the left, Lions Robina
Mealy, behind Sue McAllister, Sue Gravelle & Sue Cobham. Missing from photo Lion Lynda
Baxter
Recently 5 Whitsunday Lions cooked up a storm of egg & bacon burgers + sausages to raise money for the on going drought relief.
We raised $510 on the morning, with a lovely group of ladies coming in from Proserpine to have breakfast with us, having seen our Lions BBQ Drought Relief add in the local paper.
The weather was kind to us and our emergency trailer got a good workout.
So far our club has donated $10,000 to this worthy cause via Castle Hill Lions Club & Aussie Helpers.
We are in talks with Castle Hill Lions to see where best to send our next donation too. A Good Mornings Work Everyone.
March Lions Membership Month
On Saturday 22nd February, Whitsunday Lions Membership Month kicked off. Due to heavy commitments on our Whitsunday Lions during March, it was decided to get in early with a Lions booth located at our Lions Saturday Markets last week.
After the recent wet weather the sun came out to shine for organizer Lion Harry & his offsider Lion Helen pictured above.
Harry is also organizing a feature piece to go in the local paper this coming month & is hoping to follow up with a few enquires about our club.
Who could resist our Lion Harry’s charm!
Pictured left to right Lions Sue McAllister, seated Helen Toy & Harry Major & Robina Mealy at the
Become a Lion Stand at the Lions Markets on the 22 February 2014.
North Townsville President Jeffrey Stark presents a
cheque for $2,357 for the Drought Relief Project to
Castle Hill President Phil Highland. North Townsville
Treasurer Danny De Buryn, Secretary Donna Bean
and Membership Coordinator Kim Gless look on.
The Club members raised the money by bucket
collections at the local shopping centre. This was a
wonderful effort from one of our newest Clubs.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS IN THE LIONS FAMILY
On behalf of the family of Lions of District 201Q2, a very warm welcome to the following new members who have recently joined our organisation.
We wish you all many enjoyable years of Lions Service.
Aitkenvale Business
Carolyne Richards Sponsor Thomas Newton Margaret Thomas Sponsor Thomas Newton
Cairns Trinity Bay
Rosaria Mauro Sponsor Rosemary Iloste
Dalrymple Regional
Ryan James Sponsor Lynette Snowdowne
Edmonton
Kevin Birch Sponsor Fran Lindsay
Home Hill Phillip Deragen Sponsor Giovanni Rossato Nyree Woods Sponsor Samuel Harris
Mackay Northern Beaches
Allan Rogers Sponsor Pamela Howland
Mission Beach
Charlie Goboly Sponsor John Wright Janice Lynn Sponsor Sheila Lawler
Lae PNG John Baure Sponsor Vincent Mbuge Luke Kolalio Sponsor Vincent Mbuge
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
If you have any items you would like included in next month’s bulletin (space permitting) this must be received NO LATER than 15th of the month by mail or email. If possible please forward items by email with pictures in JPEG format to
The Editor Graham Fraser 20 St Davids Close Kirwan 4817 Or
Email: [email protected] Phone: 4773 4452
New Contact Details District 201Q2 Cabinet Treasurer PDG Tom Becker
New email address :- [email protected]
District 201Q2 Cab Secretary PDG Barry Brockbank
NEW address is :-
1/21 Molokai St., Burdell. Townsville 4818
Lion Peter Phillips Youth Group Chairman
New email address :- [email protected]
Lioness Corine Landa President Cairns Lioness Club
New email address :- [email protected]
Telephone :- 07 40336292
Mission Beach Lions Club
New email address:-