md 201 n2 newsletter issn (online) 1837 5898 february

MD 201 N2 NEWSLETTER — ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898

Well a lot has happened since our last newsletter. Firstly Lyn and I wish everyone a happy and successful

New Year.

It certainly hasn’t been the start that we would of liked or expected with the Bushfires taking precedence over

everything. However, good things always prevail and I will now share them.

We welcome our newest Lions Club and the FIRST Lioness Club to convert to a Lions Club in Australia the

Camden Lioness Lions Club - absolutely fabulous for them as well as our District, their Charter Night will

be held on April 4 and details will be sent out by the Cabinet Secretary. Save the date and come along and

enjoy the celebrations.

Lyn and I planned a visit to Batemans Bay Club which turned out to be the Christmas party and we had a great night with lots

of laughter and fun and I also inducted two new members. Welcome Allison and Paul Woods.

This month we visited the Sydney Baseball Club and another very casual, fun night with President Chris and all the members.

It was just what Lyn and I needed after our hectic few weeks – Thank you ladies.

Now for the sad part. Unless you been living under a rock you know that our District has been devastated by bushfires from

top to bottom. We have several of our members that have lost their homes and possessions, and there are many more that have

severe damage to their property. Our thoughts and prayer are with them.

Our District has enacted our disaster plan and the Disaster Chairman PDG Geoff Hobart has started to form the committees

that we will need to help, those members and residents that need our assistance. As we did with the Tathra Bushfires we will

not let any of our members or residents go unassisted.

I have been working with the Australian Lions Foundation. and already they have deposited funds into our District account.

PDG Geoff has sent out the disaster plan and applications to all the Clubs that are in the affected areas

I ask all our Clubs that are not directly affected to please keep fundraising and supporting our District.

Last weekend was the Council of Governors meeting and we have the support of all the District in Australia with some large

donations being forward to all the affected District in Australia.

PIP Barry Palmer has been canvasing LCIF and has secured some large donations to assist us help the affected residents.

I am extremely proud of our District and our members and thank you all for your support, Lyn and I look forward to working

with you in the coming months.

Regards

DG Gordon Matthews

February/March 2017—Go Out Listen & Deliver Gold Lions Service December 19/January 20 —“Embrace the Journey – Exceed Expectations”

District Governor—Gordon Matthews - District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs

December 19/January 20 Edition

District Governor Photo Collage


Welcome to new members

CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR

Lions Club of Batemans Bay Allison Beryl Woods Jacalyn Harding

Paul Woods Jacalyn Harding

Lions Club of Camden Lioness June Biddle

Gerda Bourke

Patricia Burns

Eve Campbell

Gloria Chambers

Iris Crane

Sue Cross

Beverley Croucher

Margaret Decker

Noeline Delaney

Katrina Dunshea

Maria Ewing Terry

Lynette Fawcett

Vicki Gauci

Patricia Goggins

Sharron Holdsworth

Mary Irlam

Robyn Jance

Peggy Kemp

Judy Lee

Megan Lee

Penelope Love-Lipinski

Jennifer Murphy

Lynette Ralston

Susan Richardson

Lucy Ruscio

Dawn Stolzenhein

Lee-Anne Taylor

Joy Tourle

Christina Vella

Elise Waddell

Shirlee Williams

Lions Club of Canberra Brindabella Dianne Appleby June Ceretti

Lions Club of Goulburn City Mary Whitaker Mark Woodward

Lions Club of Holroyd City Shady Auon Amin Maalouf

Lions Club of Kiama Frances Carter Gordon Bell

Adam Smith Ivan Boulton

Wendy Smith Ivan Boulton

Lions Club of Liverpool Robyn Ison Michael Ison

Lions Club of Murrumbateman Catherine McCutcheon Linda Bensley

Lions Club of Narooma & Dist. Richard Astle Sandra Rafferty

Cherie Cunninghame Sandra Rafferty

District 201 N2 covers southeast NSW and the ACT,

comprising Lions, Lioness & LEOs Clubs in south -

western Sydney, down the Hume Highway to

Bowning, ACT, Snowy Mountains, Far South Coast,

Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven, and Illawarra.

Welcome to the following new members of N2 Clubs

who joined since the Novemberber 2019 N2 e-

newsletter was distributed. Enjoy the activities, fun and fellowship of the world’s

largest service organisation. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and suggest new

projects.

We look forward to meeting you.

Official

publication of

Lions District

201 N2

Editor:

Jim

Armstrong P O Box 74, Moss

Vale 2577

Phone: 02 4868 1714—04 1478 4421

Email: [email protected]

Website: http:\\201n2.lions.org.au

The “MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter” relies on

the contributions of Cabinet Officers and

Club members. Please keep submitting

stories, they improve the content and make

interesting reading for other Lions.

Please email articles as text or Word

documents, with photos attached to the

emails.

E-newsletter Deadlines for 2019-20

20th Day of each month

NEXT EDITION:

Distributed in February 2020, the printed

and Internet editions of the N2 Newsletter

are being lodged with the NSW State Li-

brary, the access codes being:

ISSN—(Print) 1837—588X

ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898

All photos in this edition are copyright of

Lions District 201N2, unless otherwise


Past members remembered

The following members of the N2 Lions family passed away since the November

2019 edition of the N2 E-Newsletter was distributed.

The N2 Lions family thanks them for their friendship & service to their community

and Lions, & offers our condolences to their families, friends & colleagues.

May their service be an example to us.

Name Club David Kirkman Lions Club of Kiama

Micheil Gibb Lions Club Liverpool

Rosemary Oram Lions Club of Moss Vale

Noel J Reid Lions Club of Queanbeyan

Margaret Gerritsen Lions Club of Ulladulla Milton

Welcome to new members Continued

CLUB NEW MEMBER SPONSOR

Lions Club of Pambula Merimbula Tracy Fleming Jon Webb

Gail Stephenson Alison Watson

Lions Club of Queanbeyan Peter Bray Debra Bowles

Lions Club of Shoalhaven Heads Peter L Andrew Terry Lillie

Jenny Edwards William Moore

Lions Club of Sussex Inlet & Dist. Nancy Drewitt Wendy Harris

Lions Club of Ulladulla Milton Gregory Ronald Clarke John Mallos

Lions Club of Wakeley Fairfield Melinda Tionville Ruth Small

Contributions to the District Newsletter is open to all District N2 Lions Club, Cabi-

net Officer’s & Individual N2 Lions

Contributions need to be to the newsletter editor by the 20th day of each month

for inclusion

Please email articles as text or Word documents, with photos

attached to the emails DO NOT USE PDF

CONTRIBUTIONS NEED TO BE SEND TO

[email protected]

Lion Jim Newsletter editor 2019/20


1st Vice District Governor

Happy New Year to all and I could say back to work! Holidays are over for me and I am well aware that many

will be saying, what holidays.

I want to say that while I was holidaying in NZ I was very aware of what was happening here in our District. I

also want to acknowledge the immence grief, sadness and pain that many are suffering at this time.The news re-

ports were very frequent – I could say nearly constant, and the haze and smell was very obvious in Christchurch.

I could have been here at home, it seemed it was all happening so close.

DG Gordon, Lion Lyn and the Lions of Clubs down the Coast and in the Southern Highlands all raillied and

worked hard for what has seemed like weeks. Clubs throughout are very supportive and the generosity of so

many is heartening ,we are blessed to have the support of so many Clubs. Thank you so much for your service.

Lions, we all know that we have many challenges ahead for the next few years, but I am sure working together,

we can make a difference.

I have reflected on my last visits before heading off, we visited the Lions Club of Marulan and District, Kiama

where we also visited the Carers Cottage prior to the Mayoral reception and Dinner meeting. I was thrilled to

induct 3 new members into Kiama Lions Club, along with several awards..

My final visit for the year was a combined visit of Moss Vale and Kangaroo Valley, and enjoy the hospitality of

the country. Thank you to all Clubs for your hospitality & friendship during our visits.

I have attended the DGE training weekend in Sydney and will go to Chicago on 9 February for a weeks training,

where we will meet 1st International President Douglas Alexander from New York. Time is ticking by very

quickly and Singapore is rumoured to be an historic Convention.

My best wishes to all Clubs in the remaining 6 months of this Lions year.

Kindest regards

Yours in LIons

DGE Maxine

President Ron Marulan

& District Lions Club

exchanges banner with

DGE Maxine

Deputy Mayor Andrew

Sloan, PDG Paul

Helmling

& DGE Maxine Helmling

New members L-R Fran Carter, Adam

& Wendy Smith

DGE Maxine presents Lion Morry Kelly with Life Membership


1st Vice District Governor Cont:

LEFT: Lion Wendy Scifleet receiving the Campaign

100 Gold pin.

RIGHT: President

Jim & DGE Maxine

Helmling exchange of

banners, Photos of

Kiama visit kindly

provide by Lion David

Robson

RIGHT: Narooma & Moruya Lions hard

at work at the Farmers Dinner

LEFT: Narooma Lions and

DGE Maxine at the end of

the evening of the Farmers

Dinner

LEFT: President Howard Kangaroo Valley exchanges Club banner with

DGE Maxine

Above: Secretary Kurt

Moss Vale Lions

exchanging banners

with DGE Maxine


2nd Vice District

Governor

December and January brought many anxious moments for many of our Lions families in our district, the normal greeting of

“happy new year” was hard to say, especially to those affected by these very unpleasant events – drought and bushfires.

It was heart-warming to know that our Lions family throughout our district was out in full force doing what they do best –

SERVE.

Our support for the woman on the land was overwhelmingly successful. I am appreciative of the generosity of our women in

lions and their friends. Over 160 pamper boxes were distributed before Christmas to the Cumnock/Baldry area and Lake

Cargelligo and over 100 on the South Coast to fire victims. My sincere thanks to all who participated.

The messages of gratitude, appreciation and thanks are still rolling in from people near and far.

There are still many people out there who have never heard about Lions. PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR

LIONS STORY.

I was chatting to a lady I met at a walk and coffee morning not long ago. Lions came up during our conversation and she

asked me what Lions was all about. I did not hesitate to tell her all I could fit in about what we were all about. She was

impressed and asked me if she could join us. I invited her to our next meeting so I will keep you all posted.

My last few club visits for 2019 was very successful and enjoyable. Helensburgh, Shellharbour, Cooma Lions and Cooma

Monaro Leos are doing good work and working well in their areas. I was warmly welcomed by all these clubs – thank you

again.

We spent the day with Shellharbour Lions Club who provided the catering for the inaugural Shellharbour Run. It was a very

busy day for them and they welcomed the support from Dapto Lions Club. Lionism at its best – neighbouring clubs helping

each other. Thank you Dapto Lions.

I spent two days in Cooma – what an eventful visit. A club, very proud of their achievements and rightly so. I had a tour of all

the town projects and many history lessons along the way. The story of the Southern Cloud took my breath away and it still

haunts me today. If ever you drive through Cooma, visit the SC memorial which is a project of the Cooma Lions. I was

fascinated by the various parks created by these members. I even had a go on the flying fox also created by the members

( I think that’s why they insisted I have a go)

My first ever in my life – what a sight!

The club’s history is well documented in several albums - a great read, the next day I visited the Cooma Monaro Leos Club

led by the dedicated lion Lee Rylie. The kids are learning great skills by belonging to the Leos club and they are involved in

meaningful projects. Their eagerness to participate in community events is evident of the good guidance and example

displayed by the Cooma Lions club.

We enjoyed a mayoral reception and met people from other service clubs who attended as well.

SERVICE CLUBS WORKING IN PERFECT HARMONY

I’m sure I will be out there visiting many more clubs in the district.

My wish for all of you as our New Year progresses is happiness, good health, good friendships and dedicated and happy ser-

vice in your lion’s journey.

Keep sparkling

Lorna

Helensburgh Southern Cloud Memorial Cooma Leos


2nd Vice District

Governor Continued

Donation to drought relief

Flying Fox

Women on the land project

Loading for delivery to Cumnock

Run Shellharbour project


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Contact: Gordon Matthews on 0415 193 185

Email: [email protected]


Lioness Report

Hello Lionesses

I hope everyone had a lovely

Christmas and New Year with

family and friends despite the

horrific and sad Bushfire disaster

happening in NSW and Victoria

and especially in our N2 District.

I know many Lions and Lioness Clubs were involved in

helping evacuees and providing meals and emergency

supplies to fire ravaged communities.

There is a nationwide ALF Bushfire Disaster Appeal

which I know all Clubs will rally to support.

As 2020 begins I need to know what your Lioness Club

intends to do in the light of the decision to disband

Lioness Clubs in 2021.

Camden Lioness Club is now a Lions Club called

Camden Lioness Lions Club. We are extremely excited

to become independent and recognised in our own right

as a Lions Club. Our charter night is Saturday 4th April

in Camden so please come along and celebrate with us.

We are the FIRST LIONESS LIONS CLUB IN

AUSTRALIA.

I want to personally thank our Guiding Lion Gary Parker

for his expert help in transitioning us to Lions. It was a

lot of paperwork and many phone calls and e mails but

Gary was invaluable in getting the job done. We are

lucky to have Gary to help us through the inevitable “

problems and questions” we will no doubt have over the

next few months.

For the National ALF Bushfire Appeal Camden Club is

having a bucket drive in Clubs, pubs, butchers, chemists,

shops and businesses over 6 months. We are also

donating the proceeds of our cake and craft stalls to this

Appeal.

Shoalhaven Lionesses made quilts for a Domestic

Violence Raffle, donated $400 to the Stepping Out

Orphanage, raised $1021 at a garage sale, as well as their

usual assisting Bomaderry Lions at the cattle sales. Well

done Shoalhaven Club.

Oak Flats Lionesses have had a fashion parade, a Duck

Derby and have knitted and sewn for cancer carers. Well

done Oak Flats ladies.

Liverpool City Lioness Club participated in a market day

for Downs Syndrome, donated Xmas puddings to Meals

on Wheels and 500 bread rolls to OzHarvest and

collected, packaged and posted 627 pair of spectacles.

Keep up the great work Lionesses and please let me

know what your Club intends to do in the light of the

abolition of Lionesses worldwide.

My contact details are:

[email protected]

0421636098

Jennifer Murphy

Lioness Chairperson

Wishing all Lioness

Clubs and their

members a very

Happy and

peaceful Christmas

and a

wonderful New Year.

Thank you for all the

hard work you have

done in your commu-

nity during 2019 Lioness Jennifer Murphy

♥ ♥️

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TO MEMBERS OF THE LIONS FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS ON AUSTRALIA DAY 26 JANUARY 2020

Prepared by Lion David ROBSON, 201N2 Historian

N.B. The full media notes for any 201N2 recipients are included.

The information below is taken from the other awardees’ media notes and only includes ‘LION’ related items, but most of

these recipients have also been recognised for their service to other organisations and / or have received awards from other

organisations.

Other members of the Australian Lions family may have received 2020 Australia Day Honours, but have no reference to

‘Lions’ in their media notes. They may have been acknowledged for other service to their community, or they may have re-

quested their media notes not to be made public.

MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)

Dr Joseph James COLLINS AM, NSW

For significant service to the community through charitable initiatives.

Community: Lions Australia:

Founding Chairman, Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation, 2009-2014, and Trustee

Foundation Appointee and Advisor, since 2015.

Member, Lions Long Range Development Committee, since 2014.

Chairman, Lions Kids Cancer Genome Project, since 2016.

Member, Oatley Lions Club, since 2009.

Mr John A SIMPSON AM, VIC

For significant service to people who are blind or have low vision.

Community: Lions Australia

National Program Manager, Lions Health Eye Program, 2002-2007.

Awards and recognition include:

Dr Bob Coulthard Recognition Award, Lions International, 2012.

Leo Tyquin Award, in recognition of exemplary service in sight conservation and work for the blind, Victorian Lions

Foundation, 2007.

MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM)

LIONS DISTRICT 201N2 MEMBER:

Mr Kenneth Ray CHAPMAN OAM, NSW

For service to the community of Cabramatta.

Lions Club of Cabramatta/Cabra-Vale: Various roles including President, Secretary, Treasurer and Zone Chairman.

Member, since 1974.

Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Melvin Jones Lions International Foundation Award.

//Recipient, Australian Lions Community Service Award.

Life Membership, Lions Clubs International.

Life Membership, Lions Clubs NSW/ACT, Save Sight Foundation.

Mr Edward Peter RALSTON OAM, ACT

For service to sport for people who are blind or have low vision:

Community:

Founder, President and Public Officer, Achilles Running Club Canberra Inc, since 2013.

Member, Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen, current.

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIONS FAMILY AND SUPORTERS:

Mr Connell Francis BRANNELLY OAM, NT

For service to the community of Darwin.

Lions Australia: President and Co-Founder, Palmerston Lions Club, since 2014.

Former Member, Darwin Nightcliff Lions Club.

Mrs Coralie Elizabeth BRANNELLY OAM, NT

For service to the community of Darwin.

Lions Australia: Secretary, Palmerston LionsClub, 2014-2017, 2019.

Co-Founder, Palmerston Lions Club, 2014.

Former Member, Darwin Nightcliff Lions Club.

AUSTRALIAN HONOURS:


AUSTRALIAN HONOURS CONTINUED:

Mr Joseph Francis BUHAGIAR OAM, NSW

For service to the community of the Southern Highlands.

Lions Club of Kingswood: President, 1978-1979.

Founding Member, 1973.

Mr Ashley Alfred CUPITT OAM, QLD

For service to the community of Yungaburra,and to boxing.

Awards and recognition include: James D Richardson Honour Award, Australian Lions Foundation, 2012.

Mr William Arthur GOODREM OAM, QLD

For service to the communities of the Mornington Peninsula and Southport.

Lions Australia:

Southport Lions Club, Queensland:

President, 2016-2018.

Membership Director, current.

Member, since 2014.

Lions Club of Rye, Victoria:

President, 1987-1988, 1996-1997 and 2011-2012.

Former Chairman, Membership.

Former Chairman, Welfare.

Life Member, 2002-2014.

Charter Member, 1972-2002.


Recipient, James D Richardson Honour Award, Australian Lions Foundation, 2011

Recipient, Melvin Jones Fellowship, 1991

Mr Paul Anthony HACKETT OAM, NSW

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Lane Cove Lions Club:

Past Member

Mrs Pauline Zoe HARRIS OAM, VIC

For service to the community.

Lions International:

District 201V1-4:

District Governor, 2000-2001.

Chair, Rheumatism and Arthritis Medical Research Foundation, current.

Member, Convention Standing Committee, current.

Lions House Foundation:

Secretary, current.

Board Member, since 2002.

Lions Club of Heidelberg Warringal:

Secretary, current, and previously for 5 terms.

Former President, 12 terms.

Charter Member, since 1992.

Lion of the Year, 2008-2009.

Lions House, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital:

(provides accommodation for families and carers of patients in the Austin/Mercy Hospitals)

Secretary and Accommodation Manager (voluntary role), since 2003.

Assisted with foundation.

Mr Colin Horace HOWLETT OAM, TAS

For service to local government, and to the community of the Southern Midlands.

Sandy Bay Lions Club:

President, 2 years.

Member, 12 years.

Foundation Member



Mr Duncan Alexander McINNES OAM, QLD

For service to agricultural show societies, to the dairy industry, and to the community.

Lions District Q1:

Former Zone Chairman

Former Regional Chairman

Former Member, Organising Committee, Lions District Q1 Convention, Boonah, Queensland.

Harrisville Lions Club:


Mr John Douglas MILLS OAM, NSW

For service to the community of Nambucca Heads.

Lions Club of Nambucca:

Former Vice-President.

Former Member, Health and Welfare Committee.

Member, since 1997.

Lions Club Valla (Nambucca Shire):

Member, 1981-1987.


Melvin Jones Award, Lions Club of Nambucca, 2018.

Mrs Marlene Joy OWEN OAM, QLD

For service to the community of Gympie:

Involved with, Cooloola Gold Lions Club.

Mrs Margaret Rose PEARCE OAM, NSW

For service to the community of East Gosford:

Lions Australia:

Wyoming East Gosford Centennial Lions Club:

Member, Lions Club International, 21 years.

Distinct Governor, Lions District 201N3, 2014-2015.

Charter President, Wyoming/ East Gosford/ Centennial Lions Club.

President, Elsie's Retreat Committee, Wyoming/ East Gosford/ Centennial Lions Club, current.

(a proposed stand-alone hospice for the community of the Central Coast).

Mr Douglas Alan RENSHAW OAM, TAS

For service to the community of Bicheno:

Lions Club of Bicheno:

Former President.

Life Member.


Recipient, Long Service Medal, 2017.

Dr Andrew Kenneth ROLLOND OAM SA

For service to medicine, and to local government:

Community:

Brighton Lions Club:

Honorary Member

Mr Terence William SHANNON OAM VIC

For service to the community:

Inverloch and District Lions Club:

Chairman, Anzac Day Gun Fire Breakfast Committee, 2017-2019.

Chairman, Membership Committee, 2016-2017 and 2013-2015.

Public Relations Officer, 2015-2016.

Director, 2012-2013.

Member, since 2011.


Cakes Go West

AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)

Leading Senior Constable Patrick Joseph STORER APM VIC

Leading Senior Constable Storer has been an operational police officer for approximately 40 years, com-

mencing his policing career in 1978. The majority of his service has been in country Victoria, including 16

years at Kyabram and for the past 11 years he has been the one member officer at the Violet Town station in

state's north east.

He has developed very strong interpersonal relationships and networks through his role as the community's

police officer, as well as through his involvement with the Lions Club, and as a Councillor with the

Strathbogie Shire Council.

As a police officer he has consistently represented Victoria Police to a high standard, and in his service to

local government and the Lions Club he has played a leadership role in the development and implementation

of a number of significant community projects. He is an excellent example of how a police officer at a one

member station serves a small community.

Leading Senior Constable Storer's leadership and ability to forge strong lasting working relationships through

an honest, forthright and engaging approach which is based on reliability, fairness, compassion and inclusive-

ness make him the epitome of a one member station police officer, and a credit to Victoria Police.

Oak Flats Lions Club donated the funds for Forbes & District Lions

Club to purchase 104 Xmas Cakes and 104 Xmas

Puddings as part of drought support to farmers in the central west

NSW. These will be distributed by Georgie's Pantry in Parkes and

Nells Pantry, Forbes as a gift from Lions.

Pictured are Sandra Milling, Natalie Quince, Derick Milling (George's

Pantry) and Forbes Lions President Graham Williams. (standing in

back) Oak Flats Lions Club also donated 8 cartons of pre-loved

children's books to be given to families in need in the area

Australian Lionsonoz member Lion John Matheson assisted the Lions Club of Ormeau Inc in their Christmas

Cake sales by setting up a Cake and Pudding Stall in conjunction with the annual

Craft Markets at his

Lifestyle Resort at Eagleby Qld.

Because Australian Lionsonoz Lions Club do not conduct their own fund raising

projects members are free to assist “Main stream” Lions Clubs in their various pro-

jects, simply gaining service hours for their efforts.

Lion John has elected to man this stall for the past six years and

although he said sales were down slightly on previous years but he was still able to

sell almost $1,000 worth of goods, so it made the project worthwhile.

Lion John then travelled to Iluka with the RV group from the Resort to enjoy a

couple of days by the seaside.

Pictured: Australian Lionsonoz member John Matheson conducting his Lions

Christmas Cake and Puddings stall at Eagleby Lifestyle Resort.

PDG Warren White.

Lionsonoz in Action



LIVERPOOL LIONS

JOIN FORCES WITH

Shopping Centre

To Raise Funds for THE RURAL FIRE SERVICE

On Saturday 23rd November, 2019 The Lions club of The City of Liverpool joined with Casula Mall

Shopping Centre to raise funds for the RURAL FIRE SERVICE .

This day coincided with Casula Mall’s Christmas Promotion and included bands, Santa and Mrs Claus and

their many helpers as well as Marching Girls and Dancers.

Liverpool Lions conducted a Sausage Sizzle from 10AM to 2PM in return for a Donation towards the Rural

Fire Service. Funds raised by donations reached $975-00.

The Bread Rolls were supplied gratis by Bakers Delight whilst the Sausages incl Vegetarian Sausages were

supplied by Sydney Tasty Meats and the Onions were supplied by Sahara Cafe and Grill - ALL part of the

Shopping Centre.

Liverpool Lions supplied the people power, our Tent, all our BBQ Equipment and ancilliary items includ-

ing, tablecloths, serviettes, paper bags, cooking oils, condiments, LPG, washing up detergent, etc.,etc.

The Jumping Castle Operator received donations of around $275-00 ALL of which was donated towards the

RFS Contribution.

Further collections within the Shopping Centre raised approximately $750-00 giving a NETT result on the

day’s activities of around $2,000-00 which was donated to the RURAL FIRE SERVICE as a contribution

towards ongoing costs. Hereunder are some action shots of the day.


VALE PDG NOEL REID OAM PDG Noel Reid OAM was an original Charter member of the Lions Club of Queanbeyan formed in 1957.

Noel was a past District Governor (PDG) and a former Club President.

In 2006 Noel was admitted Into the Australian Lions Foundation Hall of Fame Honour Roll in recognition of

his exceptional service to the Lions organisation and the community.

Noel was also been honoured as a Lions Life Member and with a Melvin Jones Fellowship for his out-

standing service to Lions Clubs International.

In 2010 Noel was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his outstanding service to the Quean-

beyan community.

We celebrate Noel’s life and his proud legacy in helping to start the sale of Lions Christmas cakes.

Noel worked with the late Ern Smith to introduce the Lions Christmas Cake program to this district back in

1965. The story goes that Ern suggested to his District Governor that Lions should sell Christmas Cakes and

it be expanded to a National program. His District Governor told him he was crazy. Nevertheless the idea

was formulated, moved, seconded and adopted that Lion Ern Smith be given just one week to form a plan to

bring his idea into being. Ern and Noel rolled up their sleeves and got on with it and the rest is history!

The first Lions Christmas Cakes sold 13,470 in its first year and is now synonymous with the Lions brand.

Annual national sales are around $6.5 million and with over $50 million been raised since sales began.

Noel playing a vital role during the 1960s and 1970s in Lions fund raising events to setup new services and

amenities for the Queanbeyan community, such as:

• An adult scooter race three years running to raise money for a filtration plant for the much needed

Queanbeyan Swimming Pool

• Winter clothing for the needy

• An annual Christmas party for senior citizens

• Fund raising to start what became George Forbes House

• Fund raising for a shelter for homeless women

• Fundraising for an ambulance, and

• A kilometre of dollars for purchase of hospital equipment.

Noel featured prominently in the Club’s 60th anniversary event in 2017 and in the Club’s hosting of the

Lions 201N2 District Convention in October 2017.

In November 2018 Noel joined with fellow Lions legend Peter Stapleton OAM and QPRC Mayor Tim

Overall to cut the ribbon to officially open the Lions Community Bookshop.

We remember and give thanks for Noel’s great tradition of service in Lions and we extend our deep

sympathy to his wife Joan and family at his passing.

Vale PDG Noel Reid OAM. RIP

Article & Photo Courtesy of Lions Club of Queanbeyan ‘s Face book Page.


Mark your Calendar for Convention

9th to 11th October 2020

For a weekend of fun, fellowship and

a little work

as well.

Cooma Lions promise a

weekend not to be missed


AUSTRALIAN LIONS

HEARING DOGS

2020 – A very Happy (& busy) New Year.

Here we are January 2020, our New Year has started with a rush. We’re up to “our ears” and “doggy ears” training our next group of Australian Lions Hearing Dogs that are currently in various stages of training, some just beginning their journey, whilst others are part way through, and sev-eral are in the final stages before delivery. It’s wonderful to see the look on the new owner’s face when we arrive, and then at the end of the week as we leave, they know we will not forget this dog we’ve trained and delivered, nor do we for-get the owner. We’re always there if they need us, only a phone call away any time.

Multiple District 201 Convention - Adelaide SA. From 15th

– 18th

May 2020.

How time flies – 4 months to go. Mark your Calendars and Diaries

now so you don’t forget. We hope as many Lions and Partners as possible Australia wide

will come to Adelaide to: “Meet us in May.”

Lions “Make a Date” to visit our ALHD stand at Convention,

where we’ll have trainee Australian Lions Hearing Dogs in attendance and you’re

encouraged to meet and greet our staff members all weekend, and you never know, you may also find some

of our Foster Puppies and their Carers there too.

Then we would love you to “Make the Time” to visit our Training Centre.

There will be organised tours through our Training facility on both Friday and Saturday which will include

dog demonstrations, and for anyone unable to make it on one of the tours during Convention, we plan to

open the training centre to all who wish to visit on the days following the Convention. We’ve made several

opportunities available for Lions and Partners to learn more about the ALHD Program during and after the

MD Convention, so now it’s up to you to “Take up our offer” whilst you’re in Adelaide. What are you

waiting for? See you soon!

Celebrating over 20 Years Service to Australian Lions Hearing Dogs. Former CEO PCC Bill Holmes OAM retired in 2016, and was presented with the first “Bill Holmes” award. This new

award was created as a way for ALHD to acknowledge those who support, promote and contribute to the program in the

same spirit that Bill has for over 20 years.

Linda Harvey: received her award on 9/10/16 at our Open Day. Linda started work at the training

centre in 1996, and has trained numerous dogs, however her two favourites were kelpie crosses named

Copper & Lexy. She said it was a pleasure to work with them. Linda believes our program

at ALHD is amazing, & feels very lucky and incredibly proud to be part of it.

Belinda Henschke: her first role at ALHD was Kennel Manager in 1999 before becoming a dog

trainer. Her first dog to train and deliver was Isabella in 2000. Early this year Belinda completed 20

years service to ALHD and was presented with a “Bill Holmes” award. She is now the ALHD Office

Manager and will have a hands on role in pushing the training centre into the exciting future.

Mary Knight: celebrated 20 years with ALHD on 1/11/2019. Starting as Kennel Manager before

moving into dog training. Mary has been involved in over 100 placements, with 70 of those being

dogs she has personally trained. In the last 18 months Mary has been instrumental in developing

our Puppy Program, and utilising her vast experience to help ALHD grow. Mary received her “Bill

Holmes “award at the recent Christmas Luncheon.

Congratulations to our staff members above. So proud you’re on our team!

Catch up again next month…. The Board of Directors, CEO & Staff. Australian Lions Hearing Dogs.

Lion Mints - N2 Chairman: Lion Danny Richardson

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