The Lions Pride - MOORABBIN Lions Club

The Lions Pride
APRIL 2015
Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc.
PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281
Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au
Email – [email protected]
Bill Tomkinson – President , Gillian Lelah – Secretary , John Lissenburg – Treasurer
Editor Sam Dalley, [email protected]
Grace Wins
A Second Time
Vale
Lion Sherine Vanderputt
Members were saddened to hear of the passing
of Past President Sherine Vanderputt on
Sunday March 29th following a long illness.
Sherine was inducted in to the Lions Club of
Moorabbin in March 2006, and was inducted as
President in July 2010 and, despite being in full
time employment, was a tireless worker for the
club. Our thoughts are very much with her
family at this sad time
Following her overall win at the Lions Club of
Moorabbin Youth of the Year, Grace
Boschetti, a Year 11 student from Kilvington
Grammar School, went on to be not only the
overall winner at the Zone Final, but also
became the Public Speaking winner.
Other students taking part were: James
Duckett, sponsored by Wheelers Hill Lions
Club (Zone 9) and Monique Maitland,
sponsored by Sandringham Lions Club (Zone
10).
The event, both the interviews with the
Judging Panel and the Public Speaking, was
held on Sunday 15th March, at The
Sandringham Club.
Lion Monica McQuatters (V5 Chairperson
YOTY) was Master of Ceremonies for the
Public Speaking session, and she was the
overall organiser for the event.
The three judges were: Mrs Wendy Reid,
Chair of Judging Panel; Dr Debbie Erikson,
and Rebecca McGann from NAB.
The first Impromptu Question was related to
road users learning to take responsibility for
the safety of other road users.
The second Impromptu asked students which
was a greater priority for Government
funding: The Arts or Scientific Research. Each
student argued that neither was more
important than the other.
The Prepared speeches were; “Feminism” by
Grace; “What I learnt about integrity & other
values during my trip to Papua New Guinea”
by Monique, and “Self Gratification” by
James.
Following the award presentations MC
Monica, thanked various Cont.. Page 2
HEADING FOR KOREA
Ms Louise Eady: National Coach & Team Manager, Blind & Vision Impaired
Tenpin Bowling Aust (BVIT) was recently presented with a $1000 donation to
support Australia's team to compete at the 5th IBSA World Championships and
Games will be held in Seoul, South Korea from 8th to 18th of May, 2015
Tenpin Bowling is very popular among the blind and vision impaired. and is
played in more than twenty countries throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe
and Oceania.
Lion John Lissenburg, in presenting Louise with the cheque, said that one of
the main pillars of Lionism was support of the blind and vision impaired was
established when in 1925, Helen Keller attended the Lions Clubs International
Convention and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the
crusade against darkness.”
Louise told members that she had been involved with blind and vision impaired
tenpin bowling for some ten years. She said it was not necessarily about
winning or losing, but it is also about the enjoyment people get out of it, the
friendships made and the way participants approach the whole event that
makes it worth while. “As long as you are enjoying it and giving your whole
self to it, the rewards you can get out of it make it all worthwhile.”
The competition is divided into three classes – B1, B2, and B3 depending on
the degree of vision impairment. The IBSA World Championships and Games
are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by
the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). The events enable blind and
partially sighted sports people to compete in a number of sports. The first
edition took place at Madrid, Spain in 1998.
Louise said the tenpin bowling team
she will be leading will have two B1
players, a B2 lady, and two B3
players.
The ISBA movement has a unique
identity to further develop and
promote sports for the blind and
visually impaired. It is also committed
to providing assistance to our national
member Cont... Page 2
The Lions Pride
Grace Wins A Second Time
Cont...
...people including the Judges; the
students; family and friends present;
Lion Gillian Lelah for helping to arrange
the Certificates and Lion Russell Jackson
for creating the Certificates. Also
thanked was The Sandringham Club.
Sandringham Lion Chris Cordell was
thanked for his assistance in setting up
the Judging Panel and other activities.
Lions Jessie Brent and
John
Lissenberg, were thanked for their role
in accompanying the students to another
room during the Impromptu Questions.
Also present, assisting with the award
presentations,
was
Lion
Frank
Sainsbury, Zone 10 Chair.
Grace did wonderfully in well the
impromptu questions at the District
Finals on Saturday 28th March.
Considering, that her three competitors
were all year 12 students, and 17 years
old, Grace who is only 16 years old and
in year 11, she gave a very creditable
performance
Among those supporting Grace were
Claire Mackie (Kilvington Grammar,)
her sister Jemma Boschetti, and Pres.
Billy Tomkinson.
Bronwyn Kealy from Eltham College
was hosted by the Lions Club
Warrandyte, was judged District YOTY
Anniversary's
April
17th Kevin & Rusty Upton
HEADING FOR KOREA Cont..
..organisations in all five continents,
especially those organisations in
developing countries which have to
date been unable to spread the word
about blind sports within their
countries.
BIRTHDAYS
April
19th Dennis McDonald
DIARY DATES
APRIL
Wed
st
1 Business Meeting
Thurs 2nd Book Sale at The Den
Sat 11th Youth of the Year State Final
– Ballarat
Sun 12th Marshalling - Peter Scullin
Reserve, Mordialloc
Wed 15th Dinner Meeting
– Guest Speaker Peter Blaimey
Mon 20th Social: Moorabbin Bowl
ONE DAY BOOK SALE RAISES $505
Lion Marilyn Lissenburg
Our one day Book Sale on Saturday 28th March was a success raising $505. I would
like to thank Lions Russell and John for altering the dates on the fence and corner
banner sign.
Thanks to Lions Lex and John for putting out and bringing in the signs. Thanks to
John for putting up and taking down the new feather Book sale signs.
I would also like to thank Lions Lex and Michael for sorting out quite a number of
boxes of books prior to the sale. Many thanks to Gillian for the great notice in
“What’s On’ in the Moorabbin Leader and for John for placing a paid notice in the
Garage sale section Moorabbin leader.
Many thanks to Lions Margaret, Michael, Lex, Craig, Russell, Cerise, Jessie, Billy
and John for their wonderful efforts either selling books inside or outside,. Our two
marquees and trestle tables of children’s books, paperbacks and magazines were
once again popular. Thanks to John for putting out the trestles and erecting the
marquees. and to Billy for assisting with folding up all the trestle tables and also
with the marquees.
Special thanks must go to Lion Marlene for providing her delicious sandwiches and
lamingtons supplementing my biscuits for morning tea and lunch which were really
enjoyed by members. Thank you to Jessie for kindly donating some Easter Eggs
which we sold.
The weather was drizzly in the morning but then fined up .Many thanks to Billy and
John for assisting me with the packing up. The Children’s books that were outside
have been donated to a friend of Marion Wallace’s to go overseas for
disadvantaged children.
All in all a great team effort and inside raised $427 and outside $78 making a Grand
total of $505.
ALL ABOARD THE BUS!
Some of our members had a great time when they joined the Clarinda
Lions Annual Overnight Bus Tour last weekend. Travelling via
Nagambie and Shepparton, and calling in on the way at for lunch at the
Tocumwal Golf Club, the travellers stayed overnight at Cobram, and
retraced their steps on the way back. All agreed that it was an
enjoyable weekend, relaxing in good company. Cont.. Page 3
Lions Di Fensham (Moorabbin LC,) Georgina
Kambouris (Sandringham LC,) Veeda Oakley
(Clarinda
LC,)Charlie
and
Kathleen
Smith
(Moorabbin Lc,) Lorna Wensley (Waverley Lions),
and Gillian and Victor Lelah (Moorabbin LC.)
The Lions Pride
ALL ABOARD
THE BUS! Cont...
A City within a City – Christ University
Bangalore
As many members will be aware, Moorabbin Lions have been supporting 21 years old
Nikitha Verna Noronha in her studies at Christ University, in Bangalore India. An only child,
Nikitha was in the 8th standard when her father Fredrick past away leaving nothing, leaving
her mother Prema to earn their livelihood as a caretaker for children or old people.
Nikitha, who is currently doing a Post Graduate Degree in English, and has been regularly
keeping our club informed on her progress. On completing her Ph.D. Degrees in English
Literature she hopes to establish herself in the field of teaching and public speaking.
Christ University is a private University in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Founded in 1969
During the group's stopover at and managed by the priests of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous
Lake Nagambie they took the Syrian Catholic religious congregation in India.
opportunity to snap the “The university welcomes into its portals students from all over the world and the
imposing sculpture of 'Black management and the faculty members along with their students strive relentlessly to make a
Caviar.'
difference in society through the education imparted and obtained here,” Nikitha said.
LCIF’s SightFirst Program
Trachoma is one of the oldest known
infectious diseases ANDLions are very active
in the fight against trachoma.
LCIF’s SightFirst program has awarded more
than US$30 million to The Carter Center, a
leader in combating trachoma. Since 1999,
LCIF has awarded US$20.5 million for 26
trachoma control projects in 11 countries:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali,
Mauritania, Niger, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal
South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. Ethiopia
alone has received more than US$7 million in
funding since it is the most endemic country in
the world for the disease.
Through these efforts, SightFirst has achieved
the following accomplishments in fighting
trachoma:
1,259 surgeons have been trained to carry
out trichiasis surgeries.
406,842 trichiasis surgeries have been
completed.
LCIF and Local Lions helped distribute
more than 72 million doses of Zithromax©
(donated by Pfizer).
34,000 villages received health education
related to personal hygiene.
2,190,828 latrines and water wells have
been built in Ethiopia, Mali, Niger and
Sudan.
In general, SightFirst projects must focus on
the major causes of blindness on national or
large regional levels.
These projects reach populations who are
underserved or who have limited or no access
to eye health care services.
Excellence and Service being their motto. This is
achieved with a carefully planned curriculum that is
tailored to suit the needs of all kinds of students along
with programs that introduce and sensitize students to
the needs of others making them responsible and
valuable assets to society. “I began the academic year
with high hopes, aspirations and a little bit of anxiety not
knowing what was in store for me. But Christ University
and the city of Bangalore has treated me well and I stand
today at the end of a successful academic year contented
with my progress,” Nikitha said.
Bangalore, recently renamed as Bengaluru, is the state capital of Karnataka and
one of the most attractive modern cities in India. It has grown into the fifth
largest metropolis of India. The city is famous for its beautiful parks, avenues,
impressive buildings, heritage centers and excellent shopping for most people.
These qualities make it a magnificent place to visit, a delightful destination in
its own right as well as the gateway to Southern India.
“To me the campus is no different from the city itself; in fact Christ University
is a city within a city and my experience of this city has been absolutely great. I
look forward to another fruitful and exciting year in this campus remembering
that this city will always go down in the history of my life as the city that
contributed a whole new dimension to my personality,” she said.
“The campus also has an extremely well maintained garden and the greenery
all around which serves as a nurturing ground for every student’s holistic
development to making effective contribution to the society in a dynamic
environment. It truly pays homage to the Garden City of India. And it has
definitely left no stone unturned in providing a conducive atmosphere for
students to study and grow in thus shaping the future civilization of the
country.”
One of the university's initiatives that has really touched Nikitha heart is that
of the Center for Social Action which is for the social development of students
in the university, where students are sensitized on various issues affecting the
poor and marginalized sections of society. “Shrujana is one such program in
which the students of the Department of English (PG) are actively involved
through which English is taught to the children living in slum areas.”
On Women’s Day 8th March 2014 Nikitha was honoured as the best student in
the cultural activities for the past three years.