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year is going to be fantastic. One was such a touching time for of the evening entertainers is those who attended. This Freshly Ground. How amazing is junior school has over 700 that! They have travelled the world pupils. Myself, Lion Andre, and performed for many well L i o n L a d y J o e y, L a d y

e have had a pretty known celebrities. So we are very President Myrna and our very quiet month and excited to be able to bring them to own Bunny, Maxwell arrived Wstarted off with our our South Coast. with bags of eggs. Every child

Charter dinner which was very We are presently preparing for was SO appreciative. Each well attended and enjoyed by Multiple District Convention in child put out their little hands everyone. The venue as always East London Coming up early in and said “Thank You” with the was superb. We had wonderful May. 16 of us are travelling down most warming smile. It was an fel lowship and two new in a bus. This will undoubtedly be a eye opener to see how well run members were off ic ia l ly trip to remember as have many the school is and to meet the inducted, Ralph Gallagher and prev ious ones been. Our dedicated teachers. And when Brian Eva. However for me the accommodation is booked thanks one hears of the hardships highlight and absolute honour to Lion Andre. surrounding some of the and surprise is that I was Once again Bingo was a highlight children it is hard to leave there awarded a Melvin Jones. This is for some of our senior citizens. unaffected. I really hope to so much appreciated and I Yvonne provided nothing short of assist them with as much as thank all those who nominated a feast for them. I t was possible. As I have said before, me. This honour is something I unbelievable. Thank You Yvonne. If we can help one person, it is will cherish for the rest of my life. The other special moment this better than nothing at all.Thank you. month for Bingo is that Past 12 Sheppie Lions raided the District Govenor Denis Meyer So until next time, please take Shelly Beach Club at their new attended his first Bingo event. This care everyone. I hope you all clubhouse. We enjoyed an has to be the very last box that had a wonderfully peaceful interesting meeting which was Denis had to tick because there is Easter. And for those who followed by great fellowship. not much that our dedicated Denis travelled I hope you arrived The best part of the festivities has not been involved with. Denis home safely.was that there was no chance of it was wonderful to see you at disturbing the neighbours. Bingo. But just a small reminder The planning of the 2013 show for next time though, it starts at is well under way. We have 1pm, not 12 o’clock. Jean Massons e c u r e d m o s t o f o u r The Easter Bunny v is i ted Club Presidententertainment acts and this Louisiana School last week. This

April 2013

4th : Ladies Meeting - Lions’ Den11th : Directors Meeting - Lions’ Den13th : Moths Food, Wine & BrandyTasting Festival18th : 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

May 2013

1st - 5th : Lions Multiple District“Aloe Coast” Convention - East London2nd : Ladies Meeting - Lions’ Den9th : Directors Meeting - Lions’ Den16th : 2013 Lions Show Committee Meeting - Lions’ Den23rd : Club Meeting - Lions’ Den25th : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den

Birthdays :

April :

2nd : Lyn Curnow11th : Yvonne Rodda26th : Kevin Ross29th : Marie Wagenaar

May :

5th : Bruce Plumbly6th : Kenny Rolfe12th : Carmel Babumba15th : Pieter Van Niekerk

Wedding Anniversaries :

3rd May : Denis & Chantell6th May : Hans & Marie21st May : Jeff & Jenny

heppie Lions, together with

the Easter Bunny (Maxwell Swho works for Pietie) visited

Louisiana School outside Port

Shepstone on Wednesday 27th

March and handed out Easter eggs

to the underprivileged kids. The

youngsters thoroughly enjoyed

themselves and were thrilled to have

the Easter bunny at their school.

ion Jean was inducted as a member of the Port Shepstone Lions Club on 1st March 2000. For the past 13 years (literally to the day!), Lion Jean has L

proven to be an exceptional Lion. He has served as a member of the Club's Board of Directors for a number of years and was an active and dedicated participant in most of the service and fundraising projects undertaken by the Club. His leadership skills came to the fore in 2010 when he took over as Convener of the Annual Lions Show. Such was the success of the Show that he again convened the project in 2011. In 2012 Lion Jean was elected as President of the Port Shepstone Lions Club by his peers. This Club has truly flourished under his leadership. His pleasant disposition, hands on approach and friendliness to all members have played a big part in this. Lion Jean is not scared to “get down and dirty” and, on many occasions is the hardest working member of the team. Our projects have benefited greatly from the many resources that he provides via his company and our administration account has also benefited tremendously from the claims that he donates.

His company also purchased a bus which we often utilise for Club and fellowship related projects. Recently Lion Jean initiated the Old Pont fundraising project at Port Edward. Lion Jean's personal commitment, sheer hard work and dedication resulted in a net profit of R85000-00 for our Charity account – an outstanding achievement. There is a saying that “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it”. Lion Jean is a very busy person and yet he always delivers – with a smile on his face and a song in his heart. Lion Jean gives new meaning to the term “Stand By Me!” His dedication to serving those in need, his gentle, yet firm disposition and his loyalty to Lionism and all that we stand for has truly made him a man amongst men - Congratulations Jean - a well deserved award! - PDG Denis Meyer

ort Shepstone Lions, Lion Ladies and their guests celebrated their Club's 43rd Charter Dinner on Saturday 2nd March at a glittering Pevent held at Umthunzi Boutique Hotel in Umtentweni. Distinguished

Guests included Council Chairman Paul Brauteseth from the Shelly Beach Lions Club, District Governor Adrian Barnes from the Ballito Lions Club and Shelly Beach Lions' President Ismael De Pinho and his wife, Deolinda. During the celebrations, the Club welcomed new members Brian Eva and Ralph Gallagher who were officially inducted by Past District Governor Denis Meyer. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the highest award in Lionism, a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Club President Jean Masson for his outstanding commitment and dedication to humanitarian service and fundraising projects. All Melvin Jones Fellows in attendance, namely Lions Rob Bing, Paul Brauteseth, Hilton Horsley, Richard Borradaile, Danie Van Tonder, Peter Mc Killen, Martin Rundle, Denis Meyer, Kelvin Hulley and Lion Ladies Anita Hulley and Jane Massey gathered together to congratulate Lion Jean as the Association's newest Fellow.

District GovernorAdrian Barnes

Shelly BeachLions President Ismael DePinho

Lion Rob Bing, the most senior Melvin Jones Fellow Pins the MJF Lapel pin

on Lion Jean

Lion President Jean Masson

Lion Andre BenekePins new memberRalph Gallagher

M.C. LionGary Vogt

CC Paul Brauteseth, PDG Adrian BarnesLP Jean Masson, 2VDG Martin Rundle &

PDG Denis Meyer

LLP Myrna Massonpins new Lion Lady

Talitha Botes

Lion Nico DeJongpins new member

Brian Eva

A humorous momentduring the induction

ceremony

Jane Massey, Mike & Yvonne Rodda,Jacqui Ridden & Barry Van Der Veen

Jeff & Jenny Smith withHilton & Bondi Horsley

Estelle O’Neill, Andre Benekeand Marina Blignaut The Main Table

Joey & Pieter Van Niekerk withAnita & Kelvin Hulley

Betty & Rob Bing, Gary Bakerand David De Jong

June & Martin RundleCharles & Gayle Wallis

Dear Sheppie Lions

Wow, guys, thanks for another evening

with the Sheppie family.

You guys do Lions soooo proud and an

evening with you guys and your dear Ladies is ALWAYS

enjoyable.

Everything tonight was so lovely and it was an honour and

privilege to be able to share with you and reply on behalf of

the guests.

What an honour too to be seated at the main table. This was

unnecessary, however appreciated.

Please convey my compliments to your members and

partners for an excellent evening and venue.

Jean, congratulations on your Melvin Jones Award. Treasure

it as they don’t come easy and you Jean, really deserve it.

Your Leadership of Sheppie Lions has been remarkable.

Bless you all and once again Thank You and well done.

Take care.

Lion Paul Brauteseth

Council Chairman / MDC Youth Exchange

MD 410 - Namibia, South Africa + Swaziland.

“lets be the wind beneath their wings” Within the Port Shepstone Lions Club,

Melvin Jones Fellows traditionally

decide upon who the next recipient

will be. All voted unanimously in

favour of awarding Lion Jean

Masson.

At the presentation, Melvin Jones

Fellows gathered together at the

podium to welcome our newest

Fellow, Lion Jean Masson. There

were a record number of 11 Melvin

Jones Fellows present at the Charter

Dinner.

n 2nd March Lions Alastair Warman, Kevin Ross and Dale Mc

Garry visited Shelly Centre Shopping Mall in Shelly Beach and

offered their support for the 2013 CANSA Shavathon. These Othree dapper fellows eventually left the centre looking like total

strangers. Their support for this very worthy cause was, however, highly

appreciated. Shavathon events were held at Shelly Centre, South Coast

Mall and Hibiscus Mall.

he Port Shepstone Leo

C l u b r e c e n t l y Torganised a Raffle and

managed to raise R3700.00.

The monies were officially

donated by the Leos to the

Por t Sheps tone Ch i ld

Welfare who were most

grateful for their fine efforts.

Prize winners above are

Banele Cele (2nd) Leo

Nosihle Sima, Lwazi Jengu

(1st) Leo Dianne Pretorius,

Luyanda Nkulu (3rd) and Leo

Samkelisiwe Sikobi (back).

ion Gary Vogt recently underwent reconstructive surgery. He was cycling behind a bulldozer on a farm on

Sunday 24th March. The driver suddenly changed to reverse gear and crushed Gary's Bike. Gary managed Lto dive out of the way, however, his feet were caught under the tracks and have been badly injured. Lion

Gary will be wheel chair bound for the next 3 months and is using a wheelchair kindly donated by the Sheppie

Lions. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Lion Gary Vogt

or more than 2 decades, Port Shepstone Lions have hosted a monthly bingo session for senior citizens. The

bingo was initially a project for the blind, however due to popular demand all senior citizens were eventually Finvited to participate. Bingo sessions were held at the Uvongo Bowling Club for a number of years until the

Lions decided to hold the sessions at their clubhouse in Umtentweni which proved to be a more convenient venue

for all involved. On Saturday 23rd March, the Club held their Bingo session at the Lions' Den. Members utilise their

own vehicles to transport 28 senior folk to the event. Lion Ladies provided the guests with delicious snacks and cakes

and the Lions served as the waiters. Lion Hilton Horsley called the numbers in his usual humorous manner and

entertained all present. The whole event was again a great success thanks to the fine efforts of project leader Alastair

Warman.

Major Concentra

tion here!

LION MERVIN CURNOWMarried to : Lyn for the past 43 yearsChildren : 2 boys Clayton & Craig, 2 daughter in laws, Inika & Heather & 3 grandchildren Domenick 4, Lolla 2 & 3 month old LeahOccupation : Director of Insurance BrokerageBeen a Lion since : 1980 Sponsored by : Lion Deon Van Stryp (Margate Lions)Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Club President, Melvin JonesFellowship Award & Tail Twister.Hobbies : Fishing, golf, coin collecting & travelling. Bad Habits : Wine collecting and tasting (too much of it!)Your philosophy on life : If the wheel turns, don’t try and fix it.

LION JEAN MASSONMarried to : MyrnaChildren : Matthew ,Michael, Roxane, Wesley and Candice, Grand children ; Travis , Keira ,Kaylee and Madison Occupation : Managing Director of Construction company Been a Lion since : 2000Sponsored by : Lion Paul AdendorffGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Melvin Jones Fellowship AwardHobbies : Socialising with mates, watching rugby.Bad Habits : impatienceYour philosophy on life : Be in control of my own destiny, be positive and don't take anything for granted.

Back from left : Lyn & Mervin Curnow, Rob & Kerry Pollock, Jane Massey, Richard Borradaile, Joey Van Niekerk, Otto Wank, Tricia Smith (Durban South Lions)Front from left : Lorraine Schwikkard (Pinetown Lions), Pieter van Niekerk and Denis Meyer.

large contingent of 14 members and Lion Ladies Afrom the Port Shepstone

Lions Club attended the recent Lions Multiple District Convention which was held from 28-30 April 2005 at the Swakopmund Casino Resort in Namibia. The Port Shepstone Club was honoured with the following District Awards, namely Service Project of the Year (for the Message in a Bottle Project), The Pierre Theron Public Relations Award and Club Scrapbook Award. Club President John Saunders also received a Louis Halse Award from the District. The Port Shepstone Club were given the opportunity to officially launch the Message in a Bottle project to all clubs present a t t h e M u l t i p l e D i s t r i c t Convention.

One of the most memorable moments from this Convention was when Lion Otto Wank attended the District 410-A Convention. After trying to recognise any familiar faces for almost an hour, he realised that he was sitting in the wrong Convention!!

"Vorsprung Durch Technik”

TICKETS

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 :

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

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lections for our 2013/2014 Board of Directors were held during our March Club Meeting. Lion Rob Bing once again ran the election Eprocedure with his usual precision and the whole process went off

smoothly thanks mainly to the behind the scenes organising by 1st Vice President Andre.

The new Board consists of many of our younger and newer members, all of whom are being groomed for the future leadership of the Club. They are :

Club President : Andre BenekeImmediate Past President : Jean Masson1st Vice President (Fundraising Projects) : Alastair Warman2nd Vice President (Service Projects) : Jeff Smith3rd Vice President (Club Administration / House) : Dale Mc GarryClub Secretary : Charles WallisClub Treasurer : Richard BorradaileClub Membership Director : Kevin Ross1 Year Director (Lions Alert) : David De Jong1 Year Director (Lion Tamer) : Clayton Curnow2 Year Director (Club PRO / I.T.) : Denis Meyer2 Year Director (Bar) : Alister LoveTail Twister : Barry Van Der Veen

Will “Lovey” and Jane give us another Dance sensation in East

London? - watch this space!

Election of Office Bearers for the 2013/2014 Lionistic Year