8TH EDITION - FEBRUARY 2013

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came up with some good ideas, active in the area.however, none vastly different to what we have already been Bingo went off very well as doing so it appears that we are usual. Thank you to all the on the right track. Some small drivers who transport the

h e h i g h l i g h t f o r changes will be made to the oldies who love their Bingo February was the format. We have also ordered afternoon so much. Also TMidmar Mi le. Our and paid for our new Show thank you top the ladies who

club’s 7 swimmers all finished Mascot, Melvin The Lion. That supply snacks for that day. and we are so proud of them. is going to be very exciting and There was a nice group of Lion David de Jong has The Flower Foundation Sheppie Lions at the event volunteered to wear the outfit. I cooking is back in full swing and they were all given work hope he is fit. We have a lot of after the break and double to do which kept them out of work planned for him and Mr cooking for the festive mischief. We also donated Lion – We are still deciding on a period. Thank you ladies for the wheelchair to a very name for our “LION”. We are cooking. 80 meals x 2 is deserving and grateful also hoping to arrange a large quite a mission but they recipient. In the evenings it corporate sponsor so please seem to do it with such ease.was social time for everyone. keep your fingers crossed.We all plan to do the same This months report is shorter next year. I am happy to say that our fpossibly because its a

regular charities all received shorter month. So until next W e a l s o c e l e b r a t e d their share of help from the club month take care everyone Valentines Day at the Port and again I must say it is just so and thank you to all our Lions Shepstone Country Club on rewarding to give to these and Lion Ladies for your the 14th. It was a very charities who are always so ongoing dedication.. enjoyable evening and so grateful.well attended. Sally’s food is always enjoyed. We have had some new Jean Masson

roadside signs made and they Club PresidentWe inv i ted an events should be going up soon to company to give us a replace the old tatty ones. presentation to possibly Visitors to the coast will see revamp the Lions Show. They clearly that we are alive and

March 2013

2nd : CANSA Shave-A-Thon - Shelly Centre2nd : Charter Dinner - Umthunzi Boutique Hotel, Umtentweni7th : Ladies Meeting - Lions’ Den8th : 2012 Leadership Retreat Follow Up Meeting - Lions’ Den14th : Directors Meeting - Lions’ Den16th : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den21st : 2013 Lions Show Committee Meeting - Lions’ Den28th : Club Meeting - Lions’ Den

April 2013

4th : Ladies Meeting - Lions’ Den11th : Directors Meeting - Lions’ Den18th : 2013 Lions Show Committee Meeting - Lions’ Den25th : Club Meeting - Lions’ Den26th : Outdoor Expo at the Pont / Harley Davidson - Africa Bike Week27th : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den

Birthdays :

March :

3rd : Port Shepstone Lions Club10th : Denis Meyer11th : Inge Wank17th : Clayton Curnow

April :

2nd : Lyn Curnow11th : Yvonne Rodda26th : Kevin Ross29th : Karin Warman

ROLL A FOLD

Many thanks to Lion Johann Du

Plessis for sponsoring new Club signs

which are situated at the entrance to

Oslo Beach, Umtentweni Interchange

and the Port Shepstone side of the

Umzimkulu bridge.

group of Sheppie Lions, Lion Ladies swimmers and supporters participated in and camped at the Midmar Mile event in Howick during the weekend of 9th & 10th February. A

The Lions' team consisted of Lions Alastair Warman, Gary Vogt, Clayton Curnow, Nico De Jong and Charles Wallis and Lion Ladies Bondi Horsley and Inika Curnow. Although approximately half the swimmers lost their time chips in the water, The Sheppie Lions team managed to record their times with Lion Lady Bondi Horsley recording the best time of 30 minutes, closely followed by Lion Lady Inika Curnow. Lion Gary Vogt swam the event in 41 munities followed by Alastair Warman (42 Minutes), Charles Wallis (43 minutes), Nico De Jong (47 minutes) and Clayton Curnow (56 minutes). The participating Lions were very happy with their performance considering the fact that they did very little training.

Lion President Jean Masson, Lions Andre Beneke, Kevin Ross, Hilton Horsley and Lion Ladies Helen De Jong, Jacqui Ridden, Gayle Wallis, Jenny Vogt, Myrna Masson and Anita Hulley also attended to support the team and assist with some of the event related tasks. Lions members were responsible for handing out towels and T-Shirts to the almost 17000 swimmers who participated - a task that kept them very busy for long hours. Lion President Jean Masson also utilised his boat to run swimmers to the start.

During the 1st day's prize giving ceremony, Lion President Jean addressed the large crowd and officially handed over a wheel chair to delighted paraplegic Adri Visser on behalf of the Club.

The Sheppie Lions and Ladies had a wonderful weekend at the Midmar Mile and have vowed to return next year with an even bigger team of participants and supporters.

Charles Wallis, Clayton Curnow, Nico De Jong, Alastair Warman. Gary Vogt and Bondi Horsley with Inika Curnow in front

The Camp Site

A delighted Adri Visser receiving her wheel chair from Lion President Jean Masson and Vice President Andre Beneke in front of thousands of swimmers and spectators.

Hilton Horsley, Gayle Wallis, Alastair Warman &

Helen De Jong handing out towels & T-Shirts

to swimmersSustenance

Inika & Clayton CurnowGary & Jenny Vogt

Myrna Masson & Anita Hulley

Nicky Gray finished first, while Pat Butcher, the win after a tight, tough tussle. Parkin at only 15 years of age, won the women's went on that year to win silver in the 200 event. metres breaststroke at the Olympic

Games in Sydney. 1981: entries top 3 000In 1981, the number of entries leapt again, 2001: The hat-trick hoodoo on the men's topping the 3 000 mark. This led to a new race was finally broken when Ryk format at the start, with swimmers divided Neethling became the first man to win into groups according to age. There was also the Midmar Mile three times. Defending

outh Africa's Midmar Mile – the a reduction in the time allowed to complete champion Parkin pushed him hard, but world's largest open water swim – the race, down by 10 minutes to 50 minutes. Neethling finally managed the win by was swum for the first time in 1974 S f ive seconds over his Olympic

when three friends, Mike Arbuthnot, Dick The following year more categories were teammate.Park and Brian Glover, unable to added as entries again topped the 3 000 compete in the Buffalo Mile in East mark. 2003: 16 050 entriesLondon because of petrol restrictions, decided to stage a race in KwaZulu- 1983: drought strikes - In 1983 the Midmar 2004 brought yet another record entry, Natal. Dam was hit by a devastating drought and this time 16 124.

was only 43% full for the Mile. One hundred and fifty-three competitors 2007 : For the first time ever, poor entered the first event, with the youngest Entries in 1984 had fallen below 3 000, but in weather condi t ions led to the swimmer being 10 years old. Victory went 1985 they increased once more. cancellation of the race.to Trevor Strydom, with Owen Ryan and Martin Godfrey finishing second and 1987: Entries topped 3 500 in 1987. Guiness Book of World Recordsthird. In 2009, the organisers decided it was

1987 : Entries are almost 4 000. time that the Midmar Mile received 1975: first women's entries official recognition as the world's largest A year after the first event, in 1975, the The 4 000-entry mark was topped for the first open water swimming event, and first women's entries were received, but time as the Midmar Mile entered the nineties. contacted the Guinness Book of World were viewed as unofficial. Debbie Records to make this happen.McLaren was the first women's winner. 1994 had seen entries topping the 5 000

mark for the first time. In 1995, with entries The tough economic conditions In the same year, Wayne Riddin, now the soaring by over 1 000 more, Ryk Neethling experienced around the world meant the convenor of the Midmar Mile and coach of took advantage of the lower level of the dam rate of entries was slow until a last-the powerful Seals Swimming Club, as to set the fastest time ever over the course. minute spurt lifted the number to about well as a a former national coach, won the Neethling would have been a good bet to 16 000. The 13 755 finishers secured a men's event, smashing the record by become the first three-time men's winner in place for the Midmar Mile in the over three minutes. 1996, but chose instead to concentrate on Guinness Book of World Records, along

the Olympic Games in Atlanta. with the 3 110 finishers – the most yet – In 1976, with the size of the entry growing in a single event. quickly, a time limit of one hour was In 1997 almost 8 000 swimmers completed imposed for the swim. Six hundred and the race. 2012thirty-four swimmers started the race, With Midmar Dam looking spectacular which was once again dominated by The Midmar Mile turned 25 in 1998, and for at 100 percent full, and the dam wall Riddin. the first time an international star won the overflowing, another very successful

event. Germany's Jorg Hoffman, a former event took place in 2012. 1977: top swimmers take notice world champion over 400 metres and 1 500 The following year the number of entries metres, powered to victory in the second- 2013topped 1 000 for the first time as many top fastest time in the race's history. The Midmar Mile celebrated its 40th swimmers gave the race their attention. anniversary in 2013 with another Springbok Paul Blackbeard won, with 1999: Over 10 000 swimmers finished the massive entry. Event founder, Mike two-time winner Riddin relegated to Midmar Mile for the first time in the race's "Buthy" Arbuthnot, swam two miles to fourth. Riddin's attempt to claim a third history. take his tally to 80 miles at the age of 80, win come up short again in 1978 when while Gail Bristow, an unofficial entrant Jacques Marais claimed victory. An amazing feat was accomplished by the when women were not allowed in the

Storm brothers in the men's event, with Carl first year of the event, swam the Midmar The number of entrants leapt to 2 500 in claiming second, Anton seventh and Brad Mile for a 39th year. Limbless American 1980, prompting organisers to raise the ninth. open water swimmer Craig Dietz stole question of qualification requirements for the show by swimming a mile on 1981. Marais, like Riddin, fell short in his Victory in 2000 went to Terence Parkin, who Saturday and a second on Sunday.attempt to win the Mile for a third time. edged out previous winner Gareth Fowler for

raditionally the Port Shepstone Lions celebrate Valentine's Day with a special dinner treat for their hard working Lion Ladies. This year was no exception. The Lions and their TLadies converged on the Port Shepstone Country Club on

the evening of February 14th and were treated to a superb three course meal, courtesy of Sally Hefer. The venue was beautifully decorated by Lion Lady President Myrna Masson. Great fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended.

Mervin, Lyn & Craig Curnow

Myrna Masson & June Rundle

Estelle O’Neill, Mike & Yvonne Rodda Richard Borradaile & Jane Massey

Martin & June Rundle

Inika & Clayton Curnow

Jacqui Ridden &

Barry Van Der Veen

Alastair & Karin Warman

The “Boffins” : Dave Baker, Alister Love, Geoff Smith, Gary Baker and Kenny Rolfe with Irene Love seated in front.

n Wednesday 20th February, two

teams from the Port Shepstone OLions participated in the

Umtentweni Bowling Club's Quiz night.

Lions Team A ended up winning the Quiz

whilst Team B, initially joint runner up with

the Woman's Institute, were knocked into

third spot after losing a sudden death

round. Much of Team A’s success was

attributed to Lion Gary Baker’s superb

knowledge of music from a bygone era

(the age is showing GB!)

The evening was, once again very

enjoyable and the Bowling Club managed

to raise a considerable amount of money.The “B Team” : Andre Beneke, Alister Warman and Denis Meyer with Rob Harley, Barry Van Der Veen and Mervin Curnow seated in front.

n 26th February we received the very sad news that ex-Lion

JJ Steyn was called to Higher Service. JJ Resigned from the OPort Shepstone Lions Club a few years ago due to ill health

and has finally succumbed to his illness. Out thoughts and prayers

are with his family.

On Saturday 23rd February,

Sheppie Lions hosted another

successful Lions Bingo session.

Senior citizens were transported

to and the Lions’ Den by various

Lion members and treated to

delicious refreshments.

LION PIETER VAN NIEKERKMarried to : JoeyChildren : ThreeOccupation : Retired TannerBeen a Lion since : 1993 Sponsored by : Lion Melcus Nel (Wellington Lions Club 410A)Greatest Lionistic Achievement : During Presidential year received 3 Multiple District awardsHobbies : Woodwork, Gardening. Bad Habits : Swearing & Your philosophy on life : Be God fearing and Live every day to its fullest

(CENSORED)

LION JOHANN DU PLESSISMarried to : PetraChildren : TwoOccupation : Business Owner - Roll A FoldBeen a Lion since : 1998Sponsored by : Lion Paul BrautesethGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Club PresidentHobbies : Golfing & watching any sport.Bad Habits : Smoking Your philosophy on life : Be true to yourself and others and you will reap the rewards

& (CENSORED)

Oom Pietie

Jo"hainnes

LION PETER MC KILLENMarried to : ElsieChildren : Paul and KerryOccupation : High School PrincipalBeen a Lion since : I have been a Lion since 1989 after serving for 17 years in various Round Tables.Sponsored by : Lion Rob BingGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship during 2004 and if I recall correctly the fact that I ran the Leadership Retreat project successfully for 10 years may have had something to do with it, among other things.Hobbies : Travelling to new places, historical literature and reading of a wide genre, running (more like hobbling now!), watching the sports that I used to be able to coach and play and repairing the garden after my dogs destroy it.Bad Habits : None!Your philosophy on life : To make the best use of the time left to me to do the things that I really enjoy doing while I am still able to do them.

Big Mac

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outh Coast Lions are Roaring With Pride

SThose who were into “nubile young things” sashayed down to the Uvongo Town Hall for a musical show which offered loads of variety.

“Roaring Lions” was an event of fun, sing along songs spiced with top class performances from some very talented artists.

The Show took place from Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th April and, judging by the laughter that filled the hall on all three nights, all who attended thoroughly enjoyed the performances.

“Roaring Lions” was produced, directed and even starred Lions - the Club and not the pride variety - who hailed from Port Shepstone, H i b b e r d e n e a n d Ramsgate.

Proceeds from the concert went to many char i t i es tha t the service clubs assist.

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President : Jean MassonImmediate Past President : Kevin Ross1st Vice President : Andre Beneke2nd Vice President : Bruce Plumbley3rd Vice President : Kevin RossSecretary : Dale Mc GarryTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Andre BenekePublic Relations : Denis Meyer2nd Year Director : Barry Van Der Veen2nd Year Director : Nico De Jong1st Year Director : Gary Vogt1st Year Director : Alastair WarmanTailtwister : Kelvin HulleyLion Tamer : Kevin Ross

Lion Ladies President : Myrna MassonLion Ladies Secretary : Jacqui RiddenLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail :

Web Site :

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

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

pro@sheppielions.co.za

www.sheppielions.co.zan 26th February a group of 16 Sheppie Lions raided the OBusiness Meeting of the

Shelly Beach Lions Club. The Sheppie Lions were the first official visitors to Shelly Lions’ new Club House which is situated in what was once a farm house at Izotsha Memorial Park. The fellowship during and after the meeting was superb and the visitors were treated to a delicious fish braai and salads after the meeting. Both Clubs are planning to run a combined project in the near future.

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Sheppie Lions President Jean Massonreceiving a friendship banner from Shelly Beach Lions President Ismael De Pinho

Body Building.....

with a difference!

n 11th February, Lion Barry Van Der Veen celebrated his O50th Birthday at a gathering of

friends and fellow Lions held at 3rd Avenue Pub in Umtentweni. We wish him many more years of health and prosperity.

(Photo left : Lion Barry with Jacqui Ridden, her daughter Skye and son Troy at the party