District 201 Q1 Newsletter November 2012

 District 201 Q1 Newsletter
November 2012 The International Association of Lions Clubs
MD 201 Australia District 201 Q1 District Governor– Merv Ferguson OAM (H) & (W) 07 5526 6630 (M) 0411 392210 Email: [email protected] http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/201q1/
Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's
kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.
—Mother Teresa
WHEW! Our highlight of the year (and it was indeed!) OUR COLORFUL CONVENTION, is over and what a wonderful team effort, and I don’t just mean the convention team (even though I am very proud of every one of them) I mean the whole 407 who registered (although not all turned up) You all made it the success I believe it was. I sometimes wonder if we are looking at conventions too inwardly with past comments being “too long”. I could have had an extra day with some excellent guest speakers and entertainment. Seriously, our main keynote speaker Wally Lewis –the KING should have been granted an extra hour. He was so entertaining...well for us Queenslanders anyway (however, just remember he was a Kangaroo captain as well!) Thank you to all those who acknowledged the conventions success however, some matters were beyond our control. Sorry to those who may have been dissatisfied by the catering but we did have sufficient food. Unfortunately a number of Lions hadn’t paid which left us short. An indication of the worth of our entertainment was when a member said “How did we manage to engage and afford Dame Edna” Her/his stint on both nights could have been longer if we had the time. Similarly, the ‘Sugar Shakers’ band to provide more dancing. I think the THIS IS YOUR PAST segment was well received and hopefully continued along similar lines. We need to place our senior Lions on a pedestal. Also my thanks to those who appreciated the remembrance ceremony? My apology for the slight computer (mouse) glitch. I was not supposed to run the presentation but it was relegated to me through lack of tech support. I sincerely thank all conventioneers for your response to the Kyogle departed. Your mark of respect to those that served us for a combined 233 years was wonderful. We apologize for not handing over the travelling Lion trophy during our presentation ceremony but the numbers were mislaid so we will do this at my next club visit (perhaps with a photo)The winning club was Apple Mac users of Q’ld with almost a full attendance – a superb effort. Enough of the convention! I just hope that you all enjoyed it, and will return next year in the same numbers. Thank you all for getting dressed up. I believe DGE Ross is endeavouring to make his convention FUN as well. Now that the convention is behind us the serious part of my objectives will kick in. Keep those members rolling in. We had a good number inducted on the weekend by our International Director Sheryl Jensen and I just need clubs to bring along more prospects to keep the numbers in the plus. This is the reason why we need new clubs – to stay ahead of the drop outs. I hope all clubs seriously consider the Club Excellence processes so we can determine why retention is a problem. My objective still remains at 20 clubs... The sooner that you undertake the program, the sooner we find out how to retain our members. As always, I have one of my favourite sayings to share: A BUS STATION IS WHERE A BUS STOPS, A TRAIN
STATION WHERE A TRAIN STOPS, THEN HOW COME
MY WORK STATION NEVER SEEMS TO STOP
Merv Ferguson
District Governor 2012 – 2013
BREAKING NEWS
Congratulations to TINKA (the thinker) on the birth of his cub LICA. (acronym for LIONS...... INSPIRATIONAL CHILDREN AWARDS) ‐ Born to TINKA and Carol on 25/10/12 at Ekibin Lions Club. Grandcub to DG Merv. Small at birth but no doubt will grow very large. Expected to be adopted by Lions Australia and encouraged by DG MERV as a possible club project.
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BETTY’S BIT
Hi from DG Merv’s wife Lion Betty! I have been asked to make a small contribution to the District newsletter. Just a note to say how wonderful our visits to the 41 clubs have been, and a big thank you to those club members. It has been a great journey up to the convention which, I have to say, was a little stressful at times, but Merv. and I have experienced a lot of that in Merv’s banking days. However we were able to get through it and look forward to the next 8 months The 60th anniversaries we have attended have been great. So much work has gone into them and those members should be so proud of their efforts to celebrate this wonderful milestone The convention was very enjoyable and I hope everyone had a great time. The guest speakers that Merv. selected were inspirational and humorous especially Wally Lewis. I could have listened to him for a lot longer but understand time is limited. Our comedians added a bit of hilarity to the convention. I would like to thank everyone for being so kind to Merv. and I in our many endeavours. I look forward to visiting the remaining clubs and saying hello to all our wonderful Lions, Lionesses and Leos. BETTY
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From the Desk of Cabinet Secretary Di McCrae.
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At the time of writing this report I am in recovery mode after a very long weekend at what I believe was a great Convention. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the success of the weekend and also a huge thank you to all the District Officers and Members who organised such a wonderful array of speakers and spoke at the Convention. I hope everyone was inspired and enthused. It is very disheartening that month after month I make a comment on clubs not completing their WMMR’s, at the end of September I was required to complete DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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the details for 18 clubs, quite a few of these club have done the report in previous months, it may be good idea for all Club Secretaries to set up a reminder to ensure that this very simple task is completed on time. As at 22nd October 2012 the District 201Q1 membership was 2003 (+ 13 for the year). Warmest regards Di McCrae
Cabinet Secretary
District 201 Q1 PO Box 356, Rosewood. Qld. 4340. Email: [email protected] (h) 07 5464 0516 (m) 0499 604 516 Where will District Governor Merv Ferguson be visiting?
For the month of November:
For the month of December:
6th – Brisbane MacGregor LC 7th – Brisbane Hellenic LC 13th – Algester Parkinson LC 14th – Terranora Lakes LC 15th – Alstonville LC 16th – Ballina Kings Lioness Club 19th – Ballina East and Lennox Heads LC 22nd – Kingscliffe LC 24th & 25th – Cabinet Meeting at Ballina 27th – Murwillumbah LC 28th – Casino LC 3rd – Ormeau LC 10th – Apple Mac LC 12th – Logan Ladies Business LC District Governor Merv Ferguson and Lion Betty would like to welcome the following new members to our organisation for the Months of September/October: Ashmore – John Collins Brisbane Holland Park – Nicholas Stanton Brisbane Macgregor – Allison Bright Brisbane Moorooka – Dennis Cheal Brunswick Mullumbimby – Jane Emery Calamvale – Soon A Ko and Jung W Lee Capalaba – Mary Ericksen Griffith University – Dayan Brazil Helensvale – Lorraine Neden Killarney – Glen Krause Kingscliff – Christine Johnstone Lennox Head – Natalie Alldridge Logan West – Christine Glacken and Denis Glacken Ormeau – Kanako Boothman and Bevin Sutton Redland Bay Victoria Point – Marjorie Kenney, Mark Morgan, Logan Reed, Jenny Eggins, Richard Orlauski, Glen Reed, Natalie Reinke and Jenna Zuidam Sanctuary Cove – Christine Fulton and Noel Fulton Sunnybank – Steven W Huang Tweed Coast South – Judith Spotswood PUT THESE EVENTS IN YOUR DIARY...
WHEN 15 November WHAT
MORE INFO AT
Wendy Holtom
Thornlands Pt Halloran LC 1st
Anniversary & Christmas Dinner (07) 3206 7466 DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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21 November 24 – 25 November 24 November 25 November 26 November 18 – 20 January Special Dinner with International President Lion Wayne Madden & wife Linda 3rd District Cabinet Meeting in Ballina Ballina LC 60th Anniversary
Greater Springfield LC Battle of the Bands with ALDAF Burleigh LC Charity Golf Day
Camp Duckadang weekend
David McKenzie
(07) 33413900. CabSec Di McCrae Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Jeanine Buchanan
0409 429 368 Phone 0412 120 642
Peter Russell
(07) 5549 0079 Remember, if your club or portfolio has a major event in the next three (3) months, then email
details to the District Newsletter Chairman at
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YOUTH EXCHANGE WANTED: HOST FAMILIES FOR YOUTH FROM NEW ZEALAND AND MALAYSIA
Can you help? We are seeking host families for five youth exchangees expected into Australia in December. The first girl to arrive, Manisha from New Zealand, flies in on 2 December. I received this first list just after the District Convention and doesn’t leave much time to organise a host family or two. There are also four Malaysian youth who have not booked their international flights yet as they are waiting for early news about where their host families are situated so direct international flights can be made to the nearest Australian airport/s. Youth
Name
Home
Country
M/F
Age
Hobbies
Hosting required
Tigan
F
17
Malaysia
Leo member, photography, reading
15 Dec – 12 Jan
Audrick
M
17
Malaysia
Scouts, snorkelling, volleyball, animals, the
environment
15 Dec – 12 Jan
Sarah
F
17
Malaysia
Science, reading, the environment
15 Dec – 12 Jan
Feng
M
21
Malaysia
Travelling, Youth exchangee to Japan 2010
15 Dec – 12 Jan
Manisha
F
16
NZ
Performing, guitar, sports
2-29 Dec 2012
(Host family required on east coast)
If you are interested in participating in this program by hosting a youth for a few weeks please let me know so I can send you the application form to complete. As this exchange is over the Christmas/New Year period, families may be happy to share the hosting between two families (two weeks each). Thanks
Libby Whitestyles
YOUTH EXCHANGE CHAIRMAN
e-mail: [email protected]
Lions Youth Exchange. Try it. You will enjoy it.
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FOUNDATION
I hope everyone enjoyed the District Convention presentation of children in their various walkers, I know that the Families were pleased to be there to thank Lions for their support in obtaining the walkers for their children. On the other hand there are still a number of children requiring sponsorship so that they may obtain their walkers. If any Club can help with a donation to any of them it would be much appreciated. I have a child from Eight Mile Plains needing a Kidwalk for a once only cost of $5596, so far I have received $1050 a shortage of $4546, a child from Miami needing a Bronco Walker at a once only cost of $4308, a child from Eden’s Landing needing a Mulholland Walkabout at a once only cost of $5780, so far I have received $1750 a shortage of $4030, a child from Logan Village needing a Crocodile Walker for a once only cost of $2343, so far I have received $500 a shortage of $1843. Two new applications have been received recently and Clubs in the areas have been approached but if anyone else can help it would also be appreciated. They are a child from Upper Mount Gravatt needing a Meywalk Mk2 at a once only cost of $2880, and a child from Manly West needing a Flux Posterior Walker at a once only cost of $2580. Thank you to the Clubs who responded to my last call for help and I am pleased to say the child from Tarragindi has been fitted with his Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer and the child from Tingalpa should be fitted early next month. Below is a photo of the children from the District Convention with their walkers. They are Jessie Lee Russell in her Hart Walker, Curtis Sullivan in his Kaye Walker, Isabella Derriman in her Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer, Millie Johnson in her Mustang walker, and Hannah Johnson in her Kidwalk. Thank you to everyone for their support of the Mobility Foundation and please continue to collect your used stamps and send them to Australian Lions Stamp Club. I am available as a Guest Speaker for your Zone or Club meeting please contact me. Lion Christine Forrest District Chairman ALCMF ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CHILDREN OF COURAGE
I would like to start by saying thank you to all Lions Delegates and Conventioneers for voting to make the Children of Courage a District Project from now on and hope that Clubs will respond to this by holding a Children of Courage awards presentation themselves. I hope everyone enjoyed the presentation held on Sunday 21st October at the District Convention, I know the Families were thrilled to be there and could not have been happier to have their children nominated for the award. I must thank Lion Vida McLachlan from Redlands because without her help before and on the day it would have so much harder for me when I live in the other direction. She visited schools and other organisations to get the applicants. DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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It is a very worthwhile project and doesn’t cost a lot to hold for further information please contact me and I will help or better still be a Guest Speaker to inform you. There are a couple of presentations during November; Robina Lions club is holding theirs on the 24th November and Gold Coast Broadbeach Mermaid Lions are holding theirs on the 18th November. The recipients of the Children of Courage at Convention were Sebastian and Tullulah Angus for a Special needs award, Mikaela Brodie for a Sibling award, Brooke Holman for a special needs award, Kaitlin Randall for a Sibling award, Caitlin McCormack for a special needs award, Kirralee Smith for a Special Needs award. I’m sure you all agree they were very special children and thoroughly deserved their awards. (Photo below). DG Merv and Sebastian & Tullulah Angus Lion Christine Forrest
District Chairman Christine Forrest, Lion Vida McLachlan, Mikaela, Brooke, Kaitlin, Caitlin, and Kiralee District Chairman Children of Courage
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“A well earned award” Lion Geoff Budden , a member of the Lions Club of Murwillumbah for past 30 years suffered a stroke early this year which has left him in a wheelchair and now almost unable to continue as an active Lion. Before this Geoff had been the Treasurer of the Lions Northern NSW Community Trust for 12 years, a job that was intensive and time consuming but performed with skill and attention to detail over these many years. In appreciation of these years of service to the Trust the Trust members voted to award Geoff for his dedication. At the 64th Charter Meeting of the Murwillumbah Club PDG Tony Cornell, the Trust Secretary presented Geoff with an “Ian.M.Stockdale Humanitarian Award” Picture shows the presentation, in order PDG Tony Cornell, Lion Geoff Budden & Murwillumbah President Lion Margaret Organ. DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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Some of the photos from Convention, many of which were taken by Glenys Berry from Redland Bay Victoria Point Lions Club. Above is DG Merv with Wally & Jacqueline Lewis and right is the Remembrance Cross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FROM THE EDITOR
Aside from my blunder of changing and rechanging the format and content sequence of the October issue and forgetting to change the Cover Page Title to “October” I think the last issue was a considerable improvement in many ways. But of course I await your feedback which will be presented to me via the Cabinet Members and Zone Chairs attending the next Cabinet Meeting in Ballina on 24th & 25th November. On the subject of including events in the District Newsletter – too many are sending me full page spreads asking me to include them, if possible – please note, full page and ¾ page spreads will not be included. If you would like to have your Lions event included in the newsletter then start with a ¼ or ½ page spread. Finally, it seems I missed out on another great Q1 Convention, but thank you to all those who sent me condolence messages. John Andrews
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CHRISTMAS CAKES & PUDDINGS
HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR ORDERS YET? Christmas is just around the corner. May I remind all not to leave it too late to have your corporate orders in place. You are coming up to the last opportunity to achieve the final discount ‘payment with order’ being in by 31st October. Please remember to have your final ‘guaranteed delivery for Christmas’ in by 7th December. Do not leave it all up to your Club Chairman to sell your Cakes/puddings. We all are in this project – one that we, as Lions, are proud of! Suggestion – buy a ‘Home Brand’ cake and place it beside one of ours in your sales counter – the general public can see the value in our product. Let me know if you need assistance. Lion Bernie Scobie
07 55375113
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LIONS TALES, November THE LIONS CLUB of BURLEIGH HEADS Inc. Inaugural Golf day is to be Held on Monday 26th November at PARKWOOD INTERNATIONAL GOLF COURSE commencing at 7.30 am followed by a Great Luncheon and Auction of Memorabilia. Nate Myles (NRL) and Tessa James (ex Nicole,Home and Away ) are our ambassadors for this event to raise funds for PERINATAL Medical Research. Great social outing so get a team together for the Game or Just the Luncheon. Details from 0412 120 642 or www.burleighheads.qld.lions.org.au The LIONS CLUB OF ASHMORE Inc. have been for the past few weeks participating in a social program in conjunction with Ashmore Retreat where two of our male Lions members go to meet with some of the male residents for a drink and a chat over “secret men’s business”. These sessions have proved to be very beneficial and rewarding for all of the participants. The Club recently held a working bee at the Hopewell Hospice in Allied Drive, Arundel to tidy up the gardens around the buildings and do some pruning in readiness for the new growth in Spring. Further projects are planned for the grounds as well as some general maintenance in the near future. We always have a busy schedule lined up selling Christmas Cakes & should anyone require Christmas Cakes please ring 0407 147630 to place your order now. Prices this year are $14 for 1.5 kg cakes and $11 for 1 kg cakes and puddings. Yes, we will deliver in the Ashmore area. The LIONS CLUB of CARRARA Inc. in partnership with the Lions Club of Robina, sold Doggie Show Bags at the Pet Expo held on 29th and 30th September 2012 at Bond University, All proceeds was donated to Lions Hearing Dogs. A successful result with all bags sold. Our own cuddly bear, Lion George Higgs, has again been gathering soft toys to give to comfort children in distress and our members were delighted to present these ‘toys for comfort’ to the Mermaid Water Ambulance Service on the 5th October. We also planted 110 shrubs in September. CLUB PHONE 0458481486 OR WWW.CARRARA.QLD.LIONS.ORG.AU The Lions Club of ROBINA Inc. Firstly thank you to everyone who donated goods for our Garage Sale at Varsity Lake Storage House – we had a wonderful response. Our Club has a BBQ at Bunnings Burleigh on 8th November, Good Guys Bundall on 10th and 24th November and we will be selling Christmas Cakes at Bunnings Burleigh from 19th to 25th November. We will also be selling raffle tickets and Christmas Cakes at the Army Band Concert on Thursday 29th November at the Robina Community Centre. As you can see another busy month for the hard working crew at Robina Lions Club. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our Club and make a difference in this community so if this sounds like you please phone 0400 147 660 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lions Club of Gold Coast Mermaid Broadbeach Inc. has a number of projects coming up this month which includes the Children of Courage Award Presentation on Sunday 18th November. On Tuesday November 13th we are part of a support team for a workshop called Project Reach wise at Broadbeach State School. On Sunday November 25th together with Gold Coast City Council, Queensland Police and Neighbourhood Watch, a Family Fun Day, as well as Lions Christmas Cakes Distribution, Christmas Raffle, Monthly Fashion Parade and a Bunnings’ BBQ to add to our local BBQ’s. We will also be making our half yearly fund disbursements to designated International, National and Local Organisations. Our members have been working hard to ensure these projects are successful which will allow us to continue the work of Lions in our area. Any Community minded person who would like to find out more about this young and vibrant Club should direct their enquiries to [email protected] or phone 0450636657 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Ormeau Lions Club Inc. continues to hold regular Saturday morning Sausage Sizzles outside the Drake IGA Supermarket but with “Bacon & Egg" as these are popular with our regular customers. Tickets are on sale for the Christmas Raffle, the prize being a Giant Christmas Hamper, also the popular Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are now available. The distribution of funds from the Ormeau Lions Fair in August has resulted in over $36,000 being donated to various community Groups in our area. Lions Pauline & Ron Weatherby are the new management team for the Pimpama School of Arts Hall, and if you need somewhere to hold regular meetings ,or classes they can be contacted on 5546 7464, We would love to welcome you to our meetings. Enquiries to 0401232767 DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Southport Lioness Club will be holding a BBQ at Woolworths Runaway Bay on 17th November, also selling Christmas cakes at Southport Park from 26th November till the 1st December with Southport Lions. Our Club meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 11am at the Coast Guard Marine Parade Southport For Further information contact Lioness Judy on 55773107 All Community Minded Ladies are welcome to join our Ladies only Club. The Lions Club of Helensvale Inc. has the ever popular Lions Christmas cakes and Christmas puddings available now, for immediate delivery. Please contact Lion Stewart. Our very popular dinner meetings are held every First and Third Tuesday in the month. You are cordially invited to attend at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. Please contact Lion Stewart on 0419 735 561 for venue and details. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lions Club of Southport Inc. have donated $500 to the National Heart Foundation plus $500 to Diabetes Queensland being part of the proceeds from catering for the Brisbane to Gold Coast Bike Ride when approximately 7000 riders arrived at the Southport Parklands on the 7th October. We will be distributing Lions Christmas cakes to many businesses and shops in the Southport area. All profits will be forwarded to Lions Health care programs and community needs. Why not enjoy a Lions Cake and help someone in need? Visitors are always welcome to our meetings, contact Lion Russell on 5591 1189 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lions Club of Runaway Bay Inc. Come join in our annual Carols at Kevin Bycroft Fields, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay on Saturday 1st December 5pm‐8pm. Free entertainment for all the family. Romping, Stomping Kids Show, Face painting, Glow Sticks for the young ones. Undercover 5 for the teeny boppers. Bench Mark Four Quartet & Local Artists for us oldies. Santa Clause & Fireworks for ALL. BYO blanket, chair ,drinks & nibbles, or support our sausage sizzle ,tea, coffee, drinks & ice creams will be available. Sponsored by Division 3 Councillor Cameron Caldwell & Runaway Bay Shopping Village.ph Lion Jean 55295381 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lioness Club Of Palm Beach‐Currumbin held a Bling Party on Friday 12th October which raised $346.00. Lionesses delivered 6 boxes of children’s books to Carpet Court for the Lions Club of Burleigh Heads Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Lioness members will be selling Lions Christmas cakes/puddings in the foyer at Bunnings, Burleigh Heads in the week commencing Monday 12th November& in conjunction, a Christmas hamper raffle consisting of six baskets each containing $140.00 of festive food will be selling. Monster Garage sale over two days – Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November to be held at the Lions Den, Murtha Dr, Elanora beginning at 7.00 am on each day. Books, furniture, fridge suitable for drinks. Sausage sizzle and plant stall. Our Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1.00 pm at the Lions Den, For further information contact Lioness Joy on 5575 9893. All community minded ladies are welcome to join our Club. The Lions Club of Palm Beach‐Currumbin Inc. Want to make a difference? Want to feel a sense of self‐worth and purpose? Establish business and personal networks? Develop lifelong friendships? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you will be a welcome member to the Lions Australia family. Lions have been part of the Australian community since 1947, serving the people without promise or want of reward. Lions are people like you! Joining is by invitation, but applications are encouraged from all members of the community. Membership is for men and women over 18 and of good moral character and reputation. We invite community‐minded men to join us at a dinner meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Palm Beach Sports Club, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach at 6.30 for 7pm.For further details, phone 0439 805911 Email [email protected] ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lions Club of Gold Coast Tallebudgera Inc. are delivering the contribution of a significant amount of shelving, tables and chairs from Somerset College to two worthy recipients we have been working with on a number of other projects in the past. Of this equipment, approximately $7,500 in value was provided to the Endeavour Foundation to replace old furniture. A further $1500 worth of shelving was provided to the Resources Library at the Tallebudgera State Primary School. On the evening of 20th November we will be partnering with the Lions Club of Burleigh Heads to, again, provide a BBQ at this year’s Schoolies. As usual, the Club will be holding BBQs through to the end of the year and our large Christmas Raffle with vouchers from Bunnings, Coles and Officeworks totalling $2000 will be drawn on 22nd of December. DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
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This year’s recruitment drive has been conducted and those attending an Information Evening this week were impressed by an excellent presentation by President Steve and Don, our Guiding Lion. The word is, most of those attending will join the Club and this will increase Club numbers to over 35 and provide additional experience and resources to support a number of events scheduled for 2013 and the ever increasing requests for support in the broader community on the Gold Coast, Queensland and beyond. If you would like to contact us please phone: 0417 425 466 or email: [email protected] ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Lions Club Of Coolangatta‐Tweed heads Inc. Bookings are now being taken for our anniversary on 1st December at 6.30pm for NSW and 5.30pm for Queenslanders. In DST our meeting time will be 6.00pm NSW and 5.00pm for Qlders in the Bistro Lounge of Tweed Heads Bowls Club. ph 55362975 We have been hosting 2 guests from Denmark as part of Operation friendship and this is an annual event. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ The Lions Club of Kingscliff Inc. and KINGSCLIFF FIRE BRIGADE HONOUR PAST MEMBER LION CHARLES GILMONT, On Thursday 26 October the Kingscliff Lions Club enjoyed a social evening at the Kingscliff Fire Station where Brigade Captain, Brett Grey and his crew provided a BBQ dinner. The Lions Club of Kingscliff was formed fifty‐five years ago and Brett invited the Club to celebrate the 55th Birthday at their BBQ and to plant a tree in memory of LION Charles who was a past Captain of the brigade and was responsible for raising $36,000 over many years. Lion Charles Gilmont outstanding services to the Brigade were recognised in 1982 when he was awarded the National Medal for Service. It’s that Time of year when our Famous LIONS Xmas cakes and puddings arrive in our clubs, great for Gifts, Clients, Friends and Family so make contact with your local club now for a delivery. LIONS is The world’s largest Service club, “WE SERVE.” This synopsis of LIONS Tales is compiled from submissions from District Clubs by District Media officer Lion
Merv Rose and all clubs are requested to supply a small informative item to be received by 24th of each
month. Local Newspaper also receives this information.
The President and Members of
Thornlands Pt Halloran Lions Club
Invite you to our
1st Anniversary
Lions Club
Night
and Christmas Celebrations
Date
Venue
Time
Cost
Dress
RSVP
Thursday 15th November 2012
The Uniting Church Hall, Pt O’Halloran Rd, Victoria Point
6.30 for 7.00pm start
$35 per person – 3 course dinner “Entertainment”
Smart Casual (Christmas)
8th November 2012
Wendy Holtom
Special Event Chair
Phone 3206 7466
Email: [email protected]
DISTRICT 201 Q1 Newsletter – November 2012
Leena Brooks
Secretary
Phone 3207 6631
[email protected]
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Calling ALL 201Q1 Lions!!
Join Ormeau Club members
for a fun weekend
MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2012 at Camp Duckadang
on January 18 – 20
$13.50pp per night + $8.50 pp per
meal
or $16pp per night self catered.
FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOME
That’s the day the Burleigh Heads Lions Club is hosting a great golfing fun day planned to raise money for the Lions Medical Research Foundation at PARKWOOD INTERNATIONAL GOLF COURSE, on the beautiful Gold Coast. This is a top class course and a fantastic day is being planned by professional event organizers. Contact Peter Russell
(07) 5549 0079
For more details.
SPONSORS AND PLAYERS ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER YOUR NAME OR COMPANY NOW. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! Contact James Cooper
0412 120642
Email [email protected]
Sunnybank Lions Christmas Market
Pick up a bargain just before Christmas and help raise funds for Lions
Medical Research Foundation
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This is a really special opportunity to buy some quality pre-loved clothing, upright
plants, priceless bric-a-brac, trashy novels & lots, lots more.
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Or you can have your own table for $10 and make some money for your own Club.
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Or just come for the afternoon tea and raffles and have a chat.
To be held at the Lion’s hall, 95 Lister St, Sunnybank on Saturday 1st
December 9.00 am to 4 pm.
For further info contact the effervescent Jo Wilcox on 3341 1267
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The Lions Club of Ballina
Cordially invites you to celebrate their
60TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Date:
Venue:
Saturday 24 November 2012 6:30 for 7:00pm
Ballina RSL Club Auditorium, River St, Ballina
Tickets:
Dress:
RSVP:
$30 per person
Smart Casual / After 5
With payment by 19 November 2012 to
Club Secretary, PDG Peter Dean
Cheque: PO Box 201 Ballina NSW 2478
EFT: NAB BSB: 082 522 A/C: 509608393 Ref: Your Name
Email your deposit confirmation to [email protected]
Contact Peter 02 6686 8250 or Joyce 02 6686 9005
Payment:
Enquiries:
Please advise any dietary requirements Leadership Opportunities
LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE........
AS A LEADER?
INTERESTED IN...
A chance to learn a new skill while improving your club and the district?
The district GLT team is conducting the following leadership courses:
CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS – FACILITATOR
CERTIFIED GUIDING LION EMERGING LIONS INSTITUTE LIONS LEADERSHIP ON LINE For these and other opportunities for club support please contact your District GLT team.
Graham Jackson [email protected] Heather Veltmeyer [email protected]
Trish Smith [email protected] Kent Wilcox [email protected]
IT’S UP TO
YOU...
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