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Registered by Australia Post – P/P No. 799999999 Volume 38 Issue 11 - June 2015

DISTRICT GOVERNOR: DG Alan Fluck (Roslyn), Unit 2/6 Randolf Court Lower Templestowe 3107 (H) 03 9850 6999 (M) 0468 607 485 [email protected] (Vermont)CABINET SECRETARY: Ivan Kayne OAM (Annette), 3 Leon Court Donvale Vic 3111(H) 03 9842 2701 (M) 0411 717 810 [email protected] (Donvale)CABINET TREASURER: Lin Byron, 5 Strickland Drive Wheelers Hill Vic 3150(H) 03 9561 5486 (W) 03 9807 2255 Email [email protected] EDITOR: Ron Smith (Laurel), 26 Duff Street Sandringham 3191(H) 03 9598 4162 Email [email protected] (Sandringham)

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NewsLetter

You are invited to attend the District’s . . .

A n n u a l C h a n g e o v e r D i n n e rSaturday, 18th July, 2015 – 6.30 for 7 pm

Venuto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen – Map Ref No. 32 E9Dress: Dinner Suit – Three-Course Meal and Music Entertainment – $40 per head

Please deposit payment to BSB 000 065 A/c. No. 372 316 surname as IDRSVP to Trish Hayward [email protected] – Mobile 0418 936 239 by 6th July, 2015

Appreciateyour supportFellow Lions, Lionesses, Leos and Friends:AS this is my last report as your District Governor, I would like to say thank you for the support I have received from the members of the 70 Lions Clubs that I and Roslyn have visited over the past 11 months – it has been a great journey one we will always remember and cherish. When visiting the Clubs I have presented 146 Monarch Chevron Awards with a total of 3165 years of service. Congratulations to those Lions.

ANZI ForumARE you looking for a holiday? Then I recommend you consider going to New Zealand to the ANZI-Pacific Forum to be held at the Walpuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland, New Zealand from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September, 2015. The theme is: “Don’t Stop Thinking about Tomorrow” where you can learn and participate in the various Forums, have fun and meet Lions from our Constitutional Area 7.

That takes the cake!CONGRATULATIONS to all Clubs that sold Christmas Cakes because the District has won the Multiple District Cake Trophy based on the amount of kilos in weight that we sold throughout the 2014 year. I will ask PDG Terry Collison our District Cake Chairman to present the trophy to the Club that sold the most kilos in cakes throughout the year.

Dogged Glenys does it againDISTRICT Chairman, Lions Hearing Dogs – Glenys Needham has done a great job in promoting this project as we have two Clubs put their hand up and paid the $2,000.00 to obtain a Hearing Dog for someone within their community. The Clubs are Blackburn North and Shepparton. “Well Done”. See pic above where Wheelers Hill and Oakleigh Clubs worked together in 2014 to provide a Hearing Dog as a joint venture.

Moving on . . .FINALLY I would like to wish Ann Eldridge, your incoming District Governor 2015-2016 all the best for her year, and look forward in supporting her and as your District’s next GMT coordinator.

– Cheers, DG Alan

Thought for the month: “One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that your presence and absence both means something to someone.”

Working together . . .In 2014 Wheelers Hill and Oakleigh Lions Clubs provided a joint Hearing Dog project – picture shows Kerrie being presented with her Hearing Dog “Lee” by Rob Owers from Wheelers Hill, with Brian Ormsby from Oakleigh, having been inspired by District Hearing Dog Chairman Glenys Needham. Two Clubs cooperating to fulfil the project. Oakleigh provided the money, and Wheelers Hill did the 12-week follow-up plan. Great outcome!

Lions District 201 V5 newsLetter / District website: Http://201V5.Lions.org.Au/ June 2015 pAge 2

Information from the Cabinet SecretaryCorrespondence to: Cabinet Secreatry Ivan Kayne OAM3 Leon Court, Donvale, Vic., 3111 (H) 03 9842 2701 (M) 0411 717 810Email: [email protected]

Thank YouI WOULD like to thank District Governor Alan, all members of the Cabinet and Club Secretaries for the assistance you have given me in carrying out my duties as Cabinet Secretary over the past twelve months. I look forward to working with the Incoming Cabinet and Clubs Officers as Rules and By-Laws Chairman for the upcoming Lions year. I also would like to wish Keith Yates the Incoming Cabinet Secretary all the best, I know that he will get the support of the District.

63rd Multiple District 201 National ConventionCOUNCIL Chairman Warren Latham introduced the International President Barry Palmer and International Director Eric Carter and the Official Party to the 980 Lion members present. After a Welcome to Country Ceremony by an Aboriginal Elder and a brief welcome from the Mayor of Newcastle Cr Nuatali Nelmes the Convention was opened.Prior to the lunch break it was announced to Council Chairman Elect 2014-15 would be PDG Phillip Johnson from 201V2.

Notices of MotionCNM 1: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Insertion of the definition of “Principal Focus”. CARRIEDCNM 2: Subject: Proposed Amendment to MD Constitution – Clause 93.1.3. Principal Focus Conformity. CARRIEDCNM 3: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Clause 80. Lions Clubs Delegates Entitlement. CARRIEDCNM 4: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Insertion of new Clause 18. Entitlement to remove Council Chairman. CARRIEDCNM 5: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Clause 95.4 Extension of period of time for the conduct of Category “B” Projects. CARRIEDCNM 6: Subject: Proposed Amendment to MD Constitution – Clause 97.2(b) Variations of terms of Endorsed Projects. CARRIEDCNM 7: Subject: Proposed Issue of Licences to Seek Funds.Motion was AMENDED and CARRIED Debate: support move to modern era, act immediately – at present need to wait for approval. Does not take away DG approval but gives Council involvement. Does not affect Category “B” Projects – Projects some activity/involvement and not solely raising funds.

CNM 8: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Definition of “Multiple District Project”. CARRIED.CNM 9: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Clause 95.5 Proposed removal of the limit affecting Category “B” Projects. *Debate: Five projects need not be there – should be fundraising. How many projects can be sustained therefore number required. LOSTCNM 10: Subject: Proposed Amendment to MD Constitution – Clause 45 Annual Contribution of Dues 2015, 2016 and 2017. Debate: Members affected – pension. Cost of Conventions – 2014 Convention in Tamworth costing less than Canberra. Providing members with level of service and need to help troubled Clubs. Dues not raised in eight years – catching up huge rate loss – $4.94 in first year, $3 in each of following two years. CARRIEDCNM 11: Subject: Proposed Amendment to the MD Constitution – Clause 45 Annual Contribution of Dues – CPI increase as from 1st July, 2018. CARRIEDCNM 12: Subject: Establishment of Melbourne 2020 International Convention Fund. WITHDRAWN Explanation: Melbourne application not successful.GNM 13: Subject: Transfer of Funds to the Melbourne 2020 International Convention Fund. WITHDRAWNGNM 14: Subject: Proposed amendment to General Notice of Motion No. 8 Adopted at the 2007 Sydney Multiple District Convention Multiple District Half Yearly Dues. CARRIEDGNM 15: Subject: The A21 Campaign. Debate: Lions cannot do anything directly but with A21 can do something. CARRIEDGNM 16: Subject: Rescission of a Resolution relating to Multiple District Conventions. CARRIEDPNM 17: Subject: Lions Cares Project. CARRIED

Membership DetailsALL Clubs and members have a responsibility to keep their records up to date.It is important that Members notify the Club Secretary of any changes to their personal details, and that the Club Secretary log onto mylci and report the changes.

201V5 District Disaster Relief TrustWITH the recent Bushfires in the District the Trustees of the Fund are requesting your urgent support with monetary donations. DDRT reserves are becoming depleted and there is likely to be high demand in the near future.

Donations can be sent to the Secretary 201V5 DDRT at 838 Buxton Road, Marysville 3779 or anyBank of Melbourne to BSB 033 136 Account 142 930 Account name 201V5 District Disaster Relief Trust.

Club ABN RegistrationIT should be noted that all Lions Club should have an ABN Registration Number. If your Club works for another Organisation whether it is another Lions Club or any Organisation (Op Shop, Fun Run, etc.) at which that organisation is paying you for your services you require an ABN Registration. If you do not have an ABN then paying organisation is required to withhold 45% withholding tax. Your Club can register for an ABN via the net, it takes about 15 minutes to enrol. With an ABN your Club gets 100% of the money due.

Elected Officer NominationsIT IS that time of the year when the District has called for Nominations, for the following positions:District Governor (1), First Vice District Governor (1), Second Vice District Governor (1), 201V5 Disaster Relief Trust (1), ALVIF (3), VLF (1), Licola (1), Lions Cord Blood Foundation (3) and a Host for the 201V5 AGM and Convention 2017. Nominations for the above positions should be sent to the Cabinet Secretary, they will close on 12th August 2015 (late nominations will not be accepted). Nomination forms are attached to the District Statement of Rules and By-laws (pages 43-50), every Club Secretary has a copy.

LCI and District Account Payments HALF-YEARLY International Fees are due by the date appearing on your Clubs LCI Statement, LCI has advised that Clubs that have not paid their fees by the due date will face suspension, the excuse that a Club does not meet by the due date will not be accepted, Clubs are aware that payments are due by the end of January and July. Once again I would like to remind all that at a recent District Convention a motion was moved and passed that unpaid District dues would incur a 10% penalty, the District has to pay our accounts on time and it is only fair that the Clubs also pay their accounts in a timely manner.

Membership Details ALL CLUBS and members have a responsibility to keep their records up to date. It is important that Members notify the Club Secretary of any changes to their personal details, and that the Club Secretary log onto mylci and report the changes. Over the past few months the Multiple District Office has received a number of Lions Magazines returned due to incorrect V5 addresses.Once again thank you all.

– Ivan Kayne OAM, Cabinet Secretary


MAY–

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting – Friday, 29th May – 6.45pm for 7 pm sharp at Bendigo Bank Boardroom, 62 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East, 3135.

Incoming Officer Training – Metro 31st May 9 am - 2 pm – East Doncaster Secondary College. Cost $15 each.

JUNE –

Sunday, 6th – Lions Club of Nunawading Monthly Market at the Manhattan Hotel.

JULY –Strategic Planning Committee Meeting – Thursday, 9th July, 6.45 pm for 7 pm sharp at Bendigo Bank Boardroom, 62 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East, 3135.The District Changeover to be held on Saturday, 18th July at the Venuto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.

AUGUST –Media Training – Facilitators Alec Owen and Georgina Kazenwadel – August 23rd 9 am - 2 pm – Cost $10 each – Ringwood East Bank Community Centre.

WE were saddened to learn of the death of our friend and stalwart of Lions Clubs International, Ron Bromley. Ron’s 41 years of Lions service began as a Charter Member of the Vermont Lions Club in February 1974. He quickly became involved, acting as Secretary in the Club’s first year and President in the next.His appointment as Zone Chairman in 1976-1977 began an unbroken period of 37 years of service at District and Multiple District level. This included District Cabinet Secretary, Multiple District Council Cabinet Secretary, Deputy District Governor, Chairman of various District projects and 34 years as Chairman of Lions Crime Watch Committee. Letters to Father Christmas was started by the Vermont Lions Club in 1975. As Project Chairman Ron took it to a District and then a Multiple District Project, Letters to Father Christmas has become popular with Clubs throughout Australia and many thousands of children have had the thrill of a letter from Santa.Children and the disabled held particular interest for Ron. Within his Club he arranged for children to attend Licola camps each year and organised sponsorships for students at Vermont Primary and Vermont Secondary College. A favourite Club event was the Children of Courage Awards held at Cerebral Palsy Education Centre each year. Ron would conduct a small ceremony involving the children, parents and CPEC staff.Ron was an innovator who was always thinking up ways to improve the lives of those less fortunate and the Lions

organisation. He saw the need for an accessible point of contact between Lions and the general public and so he set up and, with a small band of helpers, conducted the Lions Resource and Referral Centre. More commonly known as “Ron’s

Office”, the centre fielded a wide range of inquires and offers of

help for 18 years.Ron also found time to work for organisations outside of Lions. He was chairman of several voluntary organisations including the Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Foundation and the City of Whitehorse Community

Chest. His great interest in sport was satisfied through his role as

statistician for the Carlton Football Club for which he was awarded a life membership.Ron received many awards. In 2004 his service to the community was recognised when he was presented with an Order of Australia Medal. The citation read: “For services to the community through a range of organisations particularly Lions International.” Vermont Lions presented Ron with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in 1989 and a Second Progression Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2014.To Pauline and her family we extend our heartfelt condolences and our thanks for the important part you have played in helping Ron to achieve so much.

– Kingsley Fiske Lions Club of

Vermont

– Vale –Lion Peter Wolfram

OUR esteemed member Peter Wolfram passed away on 28th April, 2015. Peter had been a member of the Lions Club of Mitcham for several years

and will be sadly missed. He was a thorough gentleman taking part in all activities of the Club. Peter has had an interesting life and sometimes he would tell us about his life as a young man. Our Club sends his family and Lion Evelyn our deepest sympathy in the loss of Peter.

Missed by all.

– Vale –Lion Ronald Rupert Bromley OAM

7/6/1929 – 18/5/2015


A good picture-story of Lysterfield Business Lions handing out cheques and receiving a new member

DONATION of $2000 to PMCC Lion Mohan de Silva for the Lions SightFirst Hospital in Hendala, Sri Lanka. Funds being put towards 70 cataract operations.

Above: New member for Lysterfield Business in the Centennial Membership Challenge. L to R: President Lion Rodney Paternott; Inducting Officer PMCC Mohan De Silva; New Member Angelo Kurera with Sponsor Kumar Swaminathan.Below: Lysterfield Business provided a further $2000 donation towards renovating a kitchen in a Boys’ Orphanage in Sri Lanka. Presenting the cheque is Lion Marianne Misso along with President Lion Rodney Paternott (R) to Rev Fr Dillon Perera Director of the orphanage in Maggona, Sri Lanka. At left is Colin Davis and Mario Misso next to Fr Dillon.

– Kumar Swaminathan

Kumar Swaminathan is the District 201V5 Centennial Coordinator, and District

Chairman for Lions Eye Health Program. For further information

regarding these projects, contact Kumar

Mobile: 0415 428 178Email: [email protected]

Chairman’s ReportTHE amount of work done on the working bee was amazing! It can’t be underestimated what a lick of paint can do and our painting team again did a great job, really lifting the appearance of the dining hall, toilets and houses and the giant games, making the village look fresh and new. The dining hall deck also was given a couple of coats of decking oil, the garden beds were trimmed, and all the houses and buildings were de-cobwebbed, and the windows cleaned. Warragul Lions put down new flooring in their sponsored house, and Carnegie Lions and friends got their new bathroom under way. Reg was kept busy with plumbing jobs, Big Bob spent days on the slasher. Thanks again to Geoff Brick, who kept us all very well fed. Camaraderie around the fire pit in the evenings was shared. Altogether a great week. If you haven’t been to a Licola working bee, you’ve missed out! How about putting a team up for the next one. Staff Profile – Arran Flitton, Program Manager Arran was born in 1985 in London. He completed his diploma in outdoor sport

in Winchester and moved to New Zealand in 2008. Since then he gained qualifications in Mountain Biking, Kayaking, and Industrial Rope

Access and was a member of the N.Z. Urban Search and Rescue team. In this latter role he was deployed to three major disasters in N.Z. including the Christchurch Earthquake and the Nelson land slides.He came to Licola last year as a instructor for six months and at the end of the season was offered a permanent position. The rest, as they say, is history.He is recently married to Jayne (her story will follow next month) and now lives at Licola, where he fits in as a local. Arran is a valuable member of our Licola team and welcomes the opportunity to meet all Lions coming to Licola.Lions Sponsored Camps for 2015 Don’t laugh, it’s only a few months until the next LSC, so start looking for children for the September Camps. The Club Application form required to send children on Lions Sponsored Camps can be downloaded from the Licola website www.licola.org.au.Use LIONS drop down – Lions Sponsored

Update


Camps. Please do not use Explorer (this browser does not work).Camp dates 2015: LSC 278 September Monday 21st – Friday 25th.General Information – Camp BookingsOur school season has now ended and it has been a most successful time for Licola, with all schools rebooked for 2016. Now the staff can take a breath to prepare for the Spring camps. Weekend bookings have also been very busy, and Easter saw several new groups come to experience what we have to offer. This has also resulted in return bookings. Licola hosted another beautiful wedding this month – a unique package that offers a beautiful little church, accommodation, catering, activities, etc.General Information – Working Bee 27 April – 4 MayWhat a great week to have been at Licola, daily average of 25 workers, some from as far away as Myrtleford and Katamatite. We experienced perfect weather, great company, great food (thanks Geoff) and some amazing, if not always true stories, told and retold. The camp fires were a great way to meet others after a day’s work.Members of Carnegie Lions working on a new bathroom area on House 9 (Carnegie and Toora).

All the original tasks at the Working Bee were completed and more that were added were also completed. Fantastic effort from everybody. One new Lion had such a good time that they have already registered for the Spring Working Bee.Please contact Arran or Adam at Licola 5148 8791 or [email protected] PowerWith the support of the Wellington Shire Council Economic Development, and drive from CEO Adam Wake we now have a viable and cost efficient power distribution at Licola. Please open the attached link and read for yourselves.http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/business/energy-and-materials-efficiency-for-business/case-studies/hospitality-and-services-case-studiesProviding power at Licola has always been an expensive exercise and now we will see the benefits for many years to come.

CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSORBlackburn North Royston Willmott Ross HopkinsCroydon Geraint Gardner Henry BrohierEltham William Smith Gerrard HumeEuroa Michael Kuegler Peter PenmanForest Hill Keith Bollard Ian Cameron

Max Pike Ian CameronKyabram Allyson Bradley Brenda Speed

Barbara Carver Brenda SpeedNola Roberts Brenda Speed

Lysterfield Business Angelo Kurera Kumar SwaminathanMooroolbark Evan James

Max PhillipsNoble Park- Keysborough Stanley OldfieldSeymour-Goulburn Dawn Forster Glenda Lewis

Jennifer Leatham Leonie WillisMarionne Rutledge Glenda Lewis

Wandong-Wallan Jeanette Kenney John PerretttVivian Kenney John PerrettGedda Vandertak Lea Thompson

NEW MEMBERS: District Governor Alan and Members of Lions District 201 V5 have much pleasure in welcoming the following new Members to the District –

Chandra out and about at CroydonSECRETARY Lions Club Croydon Ian Atkinson (L), with President Graham Mackay (R) and an unexpected/uninvited yet welcome guest (C) at Croydon’s Business Meeting (18/5/2015). It was nice to have the Chandraman join us to meet three new prospective

members where he gave them the “inimitable Chandra side of Lions”, even though he turned-up to fine me for my long absence from the Club, just annual leave really – but Chandra swears I have two holidays a year . . . six months each!

– Graham Mackay

Lions Club of Kinglake NewsTHE Club has been busy over the past several months. Our major event was the coordination of the annual Community ANZAC Day Service which held special significance this year being the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings. The weather was not kind to us but the crowd came to pay their respects in big numbers, it was estimated at 300 with a large number of children. We even had the opposition Football/Netball Club attend before the afternoon’s games. We had a large group

of freinds who setup displays in the hall and made morning tea. The students of Yea High School who with their Home Eco Teacher made lots of ANZAC biscuits to feed the masses. The armed services were represented by an Army Captain who gave the address. The Lions Club has also been busy staffing the Football/Netball gate for we think the 24th season, not a bad record. The Club recently sponsored a student from Yea High

School to attend the Y10 WOW camp in the city recently as she was unable to afford the camp cost and we have continued to run the Tool Library hiring out a range of specialised tools to the community. – Ken Aitken President – 5786 1858


CALLING all Clubs –“Share Peace” with your community in this year’s Lions International Peace Poster/Essay Contest – shake the dust off your runners, put pedal to the metal and connect with your local schools and youth groups.Provide opportunity for young people in your community to become involved in an International project; increase awareness of importance of world peace and international understanding; encourage good and responsible citizenship; provide opportunity for enjoyable learning experience and expansion of creative and writing skills and increase of self esteem.Your Club can make this happen for young people in your community by sponsoring local schools and youth groups for this year’s . . . Lions International Peace Poster/Essay Contest.*Essay open to children who are considered visually impaired according to national guidelines.

2014-2015 INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Wei Jin Qian-13 years. Sponsored by Lions Club of Dalian Gao E Fu, China.

LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER/*ESSAY CONTEST

2015-2016 “SHARE PEACE”

2014-2015 LIONS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL WINNER: Blake Douglas 12 years. Sponsored by Lions Club of Austinmer-Thirroul, District 201N2.

2014-2015 DISTRICT 201 V5 WINNER: Ashley 12 years. Sponsored by Lions Club of Donvale.

Lions International Peace Poster Kits Available at Lions Australia Club Supplies Online shop: [email protected]

For assistance to get started with project contact: District LIPPC Chairman Georgina Kambouris Mobile: 0419 578 089.

MD Convention Newcastle

Display Booth – it

was a “Busy” Booth.

Depression . . .AT a time when we, as a Lions Group, focus our thoughts on depression, this message from Marguerite Cahoon brings the story close to home indeed:“I received two messages from a young 30-year-old soldier, Michael Williams, who was briefly a member of my Club. We keep in touch with each other particularly as I sponsored him into Blackburn North Lions Club. Michael has served our country extremely well and was severely wounded in Afghanistan, so I wondered if it was okay to circulate these messages – just another way of helping those grappling with depression and particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

Message is as follows: COULD you please show your support for the recovery and treatment of those in Ward 17 who suffer with PTSD and alike illnesses by liking our facebook page. Ward 17 assists all walks of life, especially the armed forces and emergency services by assisting them to understand and treat their symptoms. Please like our page so that we may increase our support and campaign, caring for those who have suffered trauma and protecting us and our way of life.https://www.facebook.com/Ward17PTRS See Ward 17 Song – Fred Smith Acoustic Remix: https://youtu.be/h9kd2dAuOSw

– Kind regards, Michael Williams

Marguerite – on a related issue:. . . WASN’T the response to the display of hand-made poppies in Federation Square fantastic? Saw them at Melbourne’s International Flower/Garden Show. Amazing number of poppies donated – even from overseas! I hear they will be travelling to various places until 2018 when they will be donated to the War Memorial in Canberra.

Would you kindly note the deadline for copy and pictures

for July Issue is Tuesday, 16th June.

Thank you to all contributors.


The World’s Greatest ShaveEACH year more than 150,00 people get sponsored to shave or colour their hair to support Australians with blood Cancer and fund research. (Approximately 12,000 get diagnosed each year.)Once again Lions Club of Croydon Treasurer Lion Philip Haynes did his bit for the 'World's Biggest Shave' shave his head and beard for Leukaemia. For those who weren't there take a look at the photos! The shave was carried out at Clip and Curl in Croydon, owned by Dana. The amount raised was around $500.00, a fantastic effort by Lion Phil.The following members were present to give Phil all the support he needed, President Lion Graham Mackay, Lions Doreen, Sheryl and Lions Lady Liz.Although survival rates are improving, blood cancers like these are the third biggest cause of cancer death in Australia.

Coins For KidsCHIRNSIDE Park Shopping Centre was this year's annual setting for 'Coins for Kids' conducted by the Lions Club of Croydon with year 5 and 6 students from Yarra Valley Grammar participating, it was held on Saturday the 2nd, May.Although we had limited space the outstanding amount raised in three and half hours was $1,156.00 an amazing figure for such a short period. 50% of money raised will go to Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation – the other 50% raised goes towards a Children’s charity chosen by the students. Yarra Valley Grammar donated the 50% back to ALCCRF.The enthusiasm of the students was remarkable with their cherubic faces interacting with shoppers and store holder. The Lions Club motto ‘We Serve’ raises awareness of the enjoyment students can gain from participating in community activities.

Lest we forget Gunfire Breakfast

IN THE wee hours of ANZAC Day morning, about 4 am, the ‘Scouting Party’ met at the Lacy Street shed to pick up the barbecue trailer and supplies and headed to the Croydon RSL to set up for the Gunfire Breakfast. By 4.30 am, 16 Croydon Members were in attendance and work began to prepare for the hoards that would descend after the Dawn Service.

A breakaway from the usual way the breakfast is served was necessary as we were told to expect larger than usual numbers. A sit down service meal was deemed too hard to accomplish so bacon and egg rolls and sausages in bread was the order of the morning, all served in brown paper bags. As usual the team didn’t need any coaching as everyone slotted in where they were needed and everything ran like clockwork. Before long three barbecue’s were sizzling away with our newest recruits Geraint and Christina having their ‘baptism of fire’ perfecting the eggs and bacon. I must say they were more than up to the task. After dishes and a clean up, we all sat down and shared a well earned breakfast and fellowship together. Well done to all for a mammoth effort.

– Contributed by Hendy O’Toole

Projects conducted by The Lions Club of Croydon

BEFORE AFTER

LET me take you back to the day when you first joined your local Lions Club. Remember, it was quite an event in your life. A new organisation was being formed and you were invited to be part of it. At that time you knew very little about Lions and what they were all about, but part of the ceremony was the presentation of your Lions Badge. You were told, “wear it with pride”, it is the one thing which shows others that you are now a member of an international organisation which takes pride in helping others. For a few days you certainly displayed your badge with pride. But after a short time you became tired of transferring the badge to the lapel of another suit or dress and often you just did not bother.Some time ago I was invited to visit a Lions Club in New Zealand and, at the dinner meeting I met some great Lions members, but I noticed that of all the members present, the President was wearing the Lions badge. I pointed this out to them and there was the usual round of excuses: ‘Came out in a hurry tonight and did not have enough time.’ ‘I came straight from work and don’t usually wear a badge on my working clothes’, etc., etc.At a time when we are trying very hard to build up our numbers we should be using the badge as a point of contact, a sign of public relations. Recently, in an elevator in town a fellow passenger spotted my badge and said that he had been asked to join his local Lions Club, but did not really know what it was all about. Over a cup of coffee, during the next few minutes we talked about Lions, and I am reasonably sure that we may have attracted a new member. All because I was wearing my Lions Badge.We need to be mindful of the opportunities which your Lions Badge can create, and be prepared to take advantage of anyone who shows even just a little interest. At the time we may be only of interest because we are cooking sausages, but please spare a moment to tell someone about the Lions, what we do in our community, and the connections we have around the world. Let them know that Lions Clubs International has an interest in local issues and need more people with a similar interest to help promote our cause to our neighbors and invite them to join us.Our Lions Badge can be a sign of the things we do, and have fun doing it. Wear it with pride.

– Harry Taylor


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Lilydale’s Quiet Achievers in LionsWE are so proud of the assistance our Lions Club members are giving to our local Community.Bev Stidworthy and Wilma Bethune have knitted hundreds of Love Wraps, Beanies and Hand Warmers in recent years. They are distributed to youth at risk in our area via Bridge Builders Youth Group in Lilydale.Bev and Wilma’s knitted items are greatly appreciated by the Bridge Builders co-ordinators and attendees of the annual UR Girls Retreat Camp. Our Club sponsors a number of girls to enable them to attend and benefit from the programme. It is successful and well respected.Donations of 8 ply wool to assist in their project would be appreciated. Info can be found on our Club website. www.lilydale.vic.lions.org.au or Phone Bev (03) 9739 6446.Sandra Coulson has completed her 360th visit under the name of Lilydale Lions Patient Transport, taking patients of Woori Yallock Medical Clinic to and from doctors and

hospital appointments. She is in her fifth year of volunteer patient transport offering help so needed in the outer east of Melbourne. Maroondah Hospital is our closest hospital, she has done more than 25,600 km during this time.Kathy Hocking and Lynne Luxford volunteer their time to visit and support the elderly in our area. Kindness and friendship is enjoyed by all. Our Lions motto “We Serve” is being reinforced on a regular basis by these quiet achievers of Lilydale Lions.

Beaumaris Lions Club Recycling for SightCLUB 1st Vice President, Lion Barry Bruce has enlisted the support of seven optometrist outlets at the Southland Shopping Centre, Cheltenham in collecting used spectacles as part of the Club’s involvement in the above project. Photo shows Lion Barry accepting a box of used spectacles from Kristi, Manager at OPSM Southland.

– Graham Head

Wandong-Wallan Lions ClubSupporting: The Lions Cord Blood Foundation and local Lions projects

Invites you to a night of fun and laughter (Adults Only)

2015 Lions Spring Fundraising Carnival(This is a ticket only event)

Saturday, 14th November, 20157 - 11:15pm

Dress: Ladies after 5 (hats optional) – Guys Smart CasualVenue: Trackside, Kilmore Racecourse, East Street, Kilmore

$35.00 per head – Tables of 10 limitedFinger food (Advise dietary requirements when purchasing tickets)

Complimentary drinks and gifts on arrivalDrinks available throughout the evening at Bar prices

Band –:– Cold Fusion• Live and Silent Auctions • Simulated Horse racing event • Door Prizes

• Lucky Envelopes • Toss the Coin • Balloons Afloat • Lucky spots• Unlock the fridge • Fashions on the Field and MORE!

LADIES SPECIAL OFFER: See ticket attachment for special savings on fashion in the Kilmore area when looking for that special outfit to wear to the Fashions on the Field event on the night. Entry to Fashions on the field $5. Entry can be purchased with tickets or on the night of the event.Remember to bring your tickets to the event to be in the draw

for the Lucky Door PrizeEFTPOS facilities will be available – Withdrawals of cash on the night available only at Trackside facility (cash withdrawal limits will apply ) due to Gaming Regulations.

Sponsored by: • Seymour Toyota • Wallan & District Community Bendigo Bank •Hotondo Homes • Waydon Builders Pty Ltd

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