The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide Inc.

District 201C1 – Region 1. Zone 2. 4365/22643

Fiftieth Annual Report Year ending 30th June, 2011

The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide has a long tradition of successfully organising Conventions, both MD and District – none more spectacular than the opening of Adelaide Five O in 2010.

Handing Over for the 49th Time…

Clockwise from top left: PDG Pat Mells handing the gavel to President Dean; President Dean accepting the Club’s Charter from PP Robin; President Robin presenting his report; President Dean outlining his goals for the Club’s 50th year; Lion Geoff Fox calling the meeting to order; Lion Terry proposing a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor; the 2010 Board of Directors taking a bow; Lion Geoff Wilson happily accepting his Melvin Jones Fellow Award from President Robin; and VIP guest and our Honorary Member, Lord Mayor, Michael Harbison, proposing the Toast to Lions International.

THE LIONS CLUB OF THE

CITY OF ADELAIDE DISTRICT 201C1 – Region 1 ZONE 2

FORMATION DATE: July 1, 1961

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-2011

PRESIDENT……………….….. Dean Scott Immediate Past President…. Robin Coleman 1st Vice President…………… Warren Wood 2nd Vice President…………... Bob Mountford3rd Vice President………....... Geoff Fox Secretary……………………... Ray DixTreasurer………………….….. Don Germein/Tony Pederick

Tail Twisters..……….……. Terry White/Geoff Wilson/Graham HiggsLion Tamers………………. PDG Brian Gould/Sathi Sathianathan Directors…………………... Terry White/Mark Hayden Membership Chairman….. Mark Hayden Programme/Constitution.. Terry White Bulletin Editors…………... Greg Kneale /Warren Wood Health/Safety Officer…..... Gary Loxton

HONORARY MEMBERSHE The Governor of SA, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR; The Commissioner, South Australian Police, Mr Mal Hyde, AO APM;

Sir Eric Neal, AC CVO; The Hon Michael Harbison, Lord Mayor of Adelaide.

C.O.A. Lions President Dean Scott

PAST PRESIDENTS

1961-62

1962-63 1963-64

1964-65 1965-66

1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74

1974-75

Bevan Rutt OBE (Deceased) (Charter Member) Ron Hone (Deceased) Maurice Bednall A.M. (Deceased) Norman Lewis (Deceased) John Minks (Deceased) (Charter/Life Member) Jack Gerard (Deceased) Bob O’Neil (Deceased) Mick Connelly (Deceased) Tom O’Dea (Deceased) Roy King (Charter Member) Harry Green (Deceased) Alex Tanner Gar Hone (Deceased) (Charter Member) Gerald Gask (Deceased)

1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

Brian Carter David Noblett (Deceased) Graham Higgs Bill Girdler (Deceased) Allan Sloan (Deceased) Bill Bowden (Deceased) Dean Scott Roger Haydon Noel Gully (Deceased) Maurice Minervini Bill Monks Chris Hunter/Martin Baily (Dec.) Grant Minervini John White AO, CMG (Deceased) Jack Phelps-Richards (Deceased) Warren Wood

1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Joe Grande Gary Loxton (Deceased) Noel Browne (Deceased) Noel Browne (Deceased) Gordon Pickhaver (Deceased) Brian Carter Geoff Wilson Ray Dix Ray Dix Geoff Fox Geoff Fox/Allan Sloan (Deceased) Allan Sloan (Deceased) Robin Coleman Ray Dix Don Germein Don Germein Geoffrey Wilson Ray Dix Robin Coleman

CLUBS SPONSORED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF THE CITY OF ADELAIDEIn its 50-year history our Club has sponsored 17 other Clubs. Those Clubs were:

1962

1963 1964 1965 1969

Adelaide Light, Burnside, Edwardstown, Marion City of Perth, Mt. Gambier Tea Tree Gully/Renmark/Loxton Stirling Districts Kangaroo Island

1976

1984 1991 1992 2000

City of Adelaide Lioness Club, Adelaide Central Adelaide Police Adelaide Sunrise Queen Adelaide Lions Club Adelaide Community Club

PRESIDENT’S REPORT ------------------------------------------------------ Dean Scott

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Friday 1 July, 2011 marked the end of a fifty-year era for Lionism in South Australia and, in particular, for the Lions Club of the City of Adelaide. The members past and present can be justly proud of what has been achieved in service to the community from day one to the present time. The year just passed has been no exception; outstanding work in the community has continued to provide much-needed welfare for so many of our citizens requiring help. Our support of the homeless and Street Kids through the welfare agencies including: Fred's Van. Adelaide Day Centre, Hutt Street Centre, Westcare and CWYAN have benefited so many in need. Supplying blankets to eleven welfare agencies (they are not glamorous but are practical) provided much needed warmth for the recipients during the cold winter nights. The Children of Courage Awards continue to provide recognition to the many young people severely disadvantaged by a variety of life-threatening disabilities. What these young people have achieved is truly remarkable and highlights the dedication of parents and professional helpers. From comments made to me by the supporting institutions, they value highly these Awards as there are no other like awards in this State. We have continued to support the various Lions programmes during the year. In this day and age the cost of providing many services has become so expensive it is only possible if Clubs combine some of their resources to ensure that the best possible results can be achieved. The Club continued its programme of doing barbeques for worthwhile organisations; however, we need to re-think our commitment for providing these by placing more emphasis on doing those that will raise funds for the Club. Barbeques are great fellowship projects in which every member can be involved. Unquestionably, the highlights of the past year under review were the hosting of the Adelaide Five O2010 District Convention in October, 2010 and the 50th Anniversary Dinner in July, 2011. When the Club was approached by the then District Governor Elect, Ray Marks, the Board, at the time, accepted the challenge. I knew it would need 100% involvement from members and their Ladies if we, as a Club, were to maintain our reputation for doing a job and doing it well. As has been the spirit of the Club over its 50 years, we did DG Ray proud and every one of our members and their Ladies (including

widows of past members) are to be congratulated and thanked for the magnificent team effort in making the Convention a great success. The year finished with our 50th Anniversary Dinner celebration on Friday 1 July, 2011, a night which maintained our reputation for setting high standards, but without too much pomp and ceremony. I commend everyone involved in making it another memorable event in the 50-year history of this Club. When I was asked to be President for our 50th year, I accepted, knowing that the year would be extremely busy for all members. The majority of our members are ageing and the year has been very demanding on their time given to Lions, and many are looking to a reduction in involvement. It is an understandable sentiment, and in the coming year a total re-think of Club activities will be necessary to ensure we start the next 50-year period on a proper footing. In concluding this report of the year past, I wish to acknowledge the work of some members by making a few Awards:

Robin Coleman:

Ray Dix:

Roger DeGaris:

Warren Wood:

Greg Kneale:

Bob Mountford:

Geoff Fox:

Geoff Wilson:

Tony Pederick:

Graham Higgs:

as Convention Chairman

as both Convention and Club Secretary

as Convention Treasurer

Bulletin and Club History

Bulletin and Club History

2nd Vice President and Mint Chairman

3rd Vice President and general assistance

Tail Twister and Cake Chairman

assuming Treasurer's role during the year

as “Lord Mayor of Gawler Place” and Convention involvement.

The year has been a demanding one but none-the-less enjoyable and I thank you, the members, for the opportunity and for entrusting me to be your President in the Club's 50th year. ]

President Dean and Lions Robin, Bob, Graham and Warren presenting blankets to the Hutt Street Centre’s Brenda and Carmel.

SECRETARY’S REPORT ---------------------------------------------------------- Ray Dix

The Club started its 50th year with 33 members, plus 4 honorary members.

Early in the year we were fortunate to re-induct Lion Noel Gully, making a total of 38.

Shortly afterwards, Lion Noel passed away along with PDG Ben Gray and Lion Gary Loxton. All are sadly missed.

Lions Don Germein, Kuang Koo Sing and Sathi Sathianathan all resigned as Lions in good standing, leaving the Club with a total membership of 32 at the close of the year.

TREASURER’S REPORT ------------------------------------------------- Tony Pederick

2010/2011 was a successful financial year for the Club.

Funds in hand at 31st May 2011 were:

Administration Account $ 681.95 Activities Account $ 16,914.21 Charities Account $162,960.00Total $180,556.16

Sale of Lions Mints/Christmas Cakes and Puddings totalled $44,588, compared to $47,542 last year. Sale of Wine was $5,425 this year.

The Club spent $14,786 on Donations/Grants this year, compared to $10,208 last year.

Membership Dues were slightly down this year at $4,575 to $5,139 last year.

Net Surplus this year was $13,429 compared to $25,194 last year, but that figure included a contribution of $10,000 from the Australian Lions Foundation.

BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT ---------------------------------------------------Warren Wood

The Adelaide Lion was published through 5 editions (volumes 86 to 90), during the fiscal period. In addition, the Club’s history, Faith, Hope and Charity was produced to mark the 50th anniversary and for distribution at the special July 1st function.

Once again, editing and production aspects were greatly aided by the talents of co-editor, Lion Greg Kneale and his sister-in-law, Pam Carr, whose typing contributions are greatly appreciated.

Our personal appreciation is also extended to President Dean, Board members and others who contributed, either editorially or photographically, during the year, and to the publication of this, the Club’s 50th Annual Report.

During the year, the Club made several donations in kind to worthy charitable organisations including, from top:President Dean presenting a Perkins Brailler to Royal

Society for the Blind co-ordinator, Ms Iris Zierfusz; presenting Emergency Medical Information books to Sue

Shearer of the SA Ambulance service; and, with Lion Terry and Sharyn Goudie, examining the contents of the

Starter Kits the Club provides to the SYC.

1st VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT ---------------------------------------------------Warren Wood

With the Club providing $24,000, in support of 1,910 hours of voluntary service rendered to the community by its members, our 50th year, like the 49 preceding it, has proved as active as it has been successful. With due appreciation to President Dean and our ageing, but none-the-less dedicated membership, the Club continued to assist the various charities, causes, Lions projects and individuals worthy of its support during this historic period in review.

Major Projects

Prior to the start of the year, three major projects were nominated:

(1) Refurbishment of the Cora Barclay Centre at North Adelaide.

(2) Mounting a charity golf day in aid of the Neil Sachse Foundation.

(3) Hosting the Lions District C1 Adelaide Five OConvention in October 2010

Whilst for various reasons beyond the Club’s control, sadly the first two had to be delayed, Adelaide Five Oprogressed to schedule, culminating in a very happy and highly successful Convention for D.G. Ray Marks. Chairman Robin and his dedicated, hard-working committee of fellow members and their LLs really put on a great show, spearheaded by Lion Graham’s spectacular opening!

Lions M.D. and International Projects

ALDAF - $100 and $75 donations – plus $35 for DVD purchase. LCIF - $650 donation, plus separate donations of $500 each in respect of the Pakistan and Christchurch relief appeals. Support for Lions Queensland Flood relief has also been pledged, but has yet to be paid. “Operation Smile” – assisted by Lions - $150 donation. Lions Medical Research Foundation - $500 donation. Lions Eye Health Programme - $150 donation. Lions Cord Blood Foundation - $500 donation. Lions Hearing Dogs - $500 donation. Lions Quest Programme – offered sponsorship to two city colleges which, unfortunately, were not taken up.

Activities in The Community

COA Lions and SAPOL Citizens’ AwardFollowing earlier judging, on Thursday, November 24th at SAPOL Headquarters, President Dean and Assistant Commissioner Grant Stevens jointly presented the 2010 Award to Mr Anthony Dawson of Robe - $200.

Winter BlanketsDistribution of 165 blankets to Adelaide’s homeless and needy took place on Thursday, May 5th and throughout the following week. Pleasingly, eight of our members were involved in the delivery of 15 blankets to each of the following 11 missions and welfare agencies: Hutt Street Centre, Adelaide Day Centre, Westcare, Anglicare, Uniting Care/Wesley, Salvation Army, Lutheran Community Care, Magdalene Centre, Fred’s Van, OARS and St Luke’s Mission. These, in turn, redistributed the blankets to worthy recipients at their discretion - $2,000.

Hutt Street CentreThe practice of catering and preparing breakfasts for needy city residents continued on a quarterly basis, with 6 member teams involved in each of the 6.30am starts on August 8th, November 11th February 10th

and May 12th. In addition, 3 x 1kg cartons of Lions Christmas Cakes were donated to assist with Easter Hampers, and 7 Foodbank Hampers similarly donated for inclusion within the Centre’s Christmas Hamper distribution. President Dean also had the pleasure of presenting a new toaster and 2 cartons of liquid food supplement to kitchen supremo Brenda and, on the occasion of the Club’s 50th Anniversary, a large birthday cake - $1,730.

Adelaide Day CentreProvided 7 Foodbank Hampers for inclusion in the Centre’s Christmas Hamper project, plus 3 x 1kg cartons of Lions Christmas Cakes at Easter. A large cake was also presented to the Centre, recognising the Club’s 50th Birthday - $630.

Westcare Baptist MissionSponsored the major food items, beverages and a carton of Lions Christmas Cakes for the Mission’s Christmas Day Luncheon for the city’s needy and homeless. A further 3 x 1kg cartons of Lions Christmas Cakes were provided for Easter food distribution, as was a large cake celebrating the Club’s 50th Birthday - $650.

Byron Street Community CentreDonated several parcels of food (provided by members), in response to this Centre’s Winter Appeal - $100.

Fred’s Van KitchenWith all due appreciation to Mr Berto Petric, a retired painter and client of President Dean, who generously donated his professional skills, the Club achieved a total repaint of the Hawthorn Kitchen and associated garage over the weekend of June 10-11th. Thanks also to the six members who assisted in this overdue make-over - $250.

Emergency Medical Transport In appreciation of their officers’ voluntary presence at the 2010 Adelaide Five O Convention, all foods, etc,

left over from this major event were donated to the EMT, for redistribution to city charities - $65.

Supporting the Elderly

Coglin Street (Wednesday) ClubThe 11 members of our sole remaining senior citizens’ club met regularly throughout the year at Lions House in Coglin Street, city. Our Club continued to support the club and sponsored their Christmas Luncheon at the Royal Hotel, Kent Town, on December 15th, and donated Lions Christmas Cakes as prizes - $345.

BUPA Care Services and Wirrina HomesDonated $50 and $20 respectively to these residential aged care institutions, in recognition of their continued support with the sales of Lions Christmas Cakes.

Assisting Our Youth

Children of CourageAt Government House on June 21st, 18 disadvantaged children and youths were hosted by, and introduced to our Hon Lion, H.E. The Governor, Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR and LL Elizabeth Scarce. Each was presented with their 2011 medallion in what was the 24th year the Awards have been given - $900.

S.A. Youth ParliamentFor the first time, the Club sponsored two participants to the 2010 sessions held at Parliament House from July 12th. They were Eryn Lawrence and Dylan Cochrane, both students at the Kaurna Plains campus at Elizabeth - $640.

Youth of the Year Quest Despite the valiant attempts of Chairman Ray Najar, plans to finally, once again hold judging at Club level failed, when earlier promises of three candidates did not eventuate. We were fortunate, however, to recruit Ms Christina Peek of St Dominic’s Priory School to represent the Club at the Regional Final at Modbury on February 5th. Whilst she was not successful on that occasion, we were favoured with her presence at the Club Luncheon on Thursday, April 7th, when she addressed the meeting - $260.

Girl Guides CampThe Club sponsored one of the participants and her carer to this popular, annual event - $240.

CWYAN and SYC Inheriting some $4,000 from our daughter Club, Adelaide Community Lions which handed back its charter in June, 2010, we agreed to carry on the financial and other support it rendered to the above-mentioned organisations, both of whom work in tandem to assist the city’s homeless and troubled youth. Over the year, the Club added further funds to enable the purchase of additional Starter Kits, plus

a $2,000 donation towards the printing of new-style FastTrack Maps - $6,691. President Dean also offered to represent the Club on Council Meetings.

Medical Projects

1,000 Emergency Medical Information Booklets donated to the SA Ambulance Service - $1,167.

A new Perkins Brailer typewriter presented to the Royal Society for the Blind - $1,090.

25 tickets for the SAPOL Band Concert presented to Orana, for distribution to its helpers - $512.50.

Sponsored a haemophilia patient and carer to the SA Association’s annual camp - $150.

Other Donations In Cash Or Kind

• OSSAA membership - $100 • Adelaide/Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise

Foundation - $750 • Breast Cancer Research – donated $300 • The St Vincent de Paul Society – donated $100

Catering Projects

In addition to four Hutt Street Centre breakfasts, our catering team was also involved on nine other occasions during the year:

• Fred’s Van Dinners on July 11th and April 17th

• NWS Nine’s “That’s What I’m Walkin’ About” breakfast BBQ, September 5th

• Women’s and Children’s Hospital Parenting Group’s BBQ at The Parks on December 3rd

• TAFE Multi Cultural Youth BBQ, January 28th

• Skate Park BBQ, city, February 5th

• Lions Stockport clean up day BBQ, March 20th

• Ryder/Cheshire Foundation gourmet BBQ Dinner at The Grange, March 27th

• Parkinsons S.A. “Car Park Caper” breakfast BBQ at the ABC premises, April 2nd

(Costs incurred in mounting the above - $2,150)

Lions Graham, Robin, President Dean, Ray, Terry and Geoff serving a charming customer at NWS 9’s “That’s What I’m Walkin’ About” breakfast BBQ in Rundle Mall.

Celebrating his birthday, Children of Courage awardee, Ripley Hart, pictured with his family and H.E., Hon Lion Kevin and LL Liz Scarce,

following the ceremony at Government House on June 21st..

The COA’s two senior members, PDGs Jack Tank (left) and Ed Warren, were given the honour of cutting the cake at the Club’s

50th birthday celebrations on July 1st.

Lions Geoff Fox, Greg Kneale and Howard Schubert presenting blankets to Julie-Ann Cawley, St Vincent de Paul manager at

Hawthorn, who accepted them on behalf of Fred’s Van.

Following the 2010 Lions/SAPOL Citizen of the Year Award on November 24th, Mr Anthony Dawson of Robe (centre), is pictured, flanked

by Assistant Commissioner Grant Stevens and President Dean.

LLs Tomiko, Angela and Jennie were among our big team of ladies who prepared food for the Adelaide Five O Convention’s farewell BBQ

luncheon at Pulteney Grammar School.

President Dean pictured with Eryn Lawrence and Dylan Cochrane, the Club’s sponsored participants in the 2010 Youth Parliament, after the formal opening on July 12th.

President Dean presenting Westcare’s Jayne Hewetson with the Club’s cheque in support of their Christmas Luncheon.

President Dean and retired professional painter, Berto Petric, spreading the drop sheets during the re-painting of the Fred’s Van kitchen and

garage at Hawthorn, a project undertaken on the 10th and 11th of June.

On December 13th, President Dean had the pleasure of presenting a much-needed new toaster to kitchen supremo, Brenda, at the Hutt Street Centre. Also pictured, from left, are Lion Howard, CEO Ian Cox and Lion Warren.

On March 27th a big team of our Lions and LLs prepared & served a gourmet BBQ in the grounds of Captain Sturt’s cottage at The Grange, a fundraiser for the Ryder/Cheshire Foundation.

Youth Chairman Ray presenting a Club gift to our sole candidate in the 2011 Youth of the Year Quest, Ms Christina

Peek of St Dominic’s Priory College.

Lions Bob, Graham and President Dean engaged in preparing one of the many breakfasts provided by the Club at the Hutt Street Centre.

2nd VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT -------------------------------------------------------- Bob Mountford

Lions Christmas Cakes

The sale of Christmas Cakes is a major fund-raiser and gives our Club the ability to undertake projects in the community and to make donations to worthwhile causes throughout the year.

This year our sales were $36,600, a modest increase on 2009/10. Our purchases totalled $27,800 giving us a tidy profit. The result is even more pleasing as we provided Cakes as donations to a number of city centres for the homeless, at Christmas and Easter. Happily, we were awarded the District prize.

Once again our major selling outlet was the stall in Gawler Place, where sales were $9,000. Special thanks go to Lion Graham Higgs who manned this stall on a daily basis. Thanks also to other members who assisted. With the good graces of Dr Harold Clarke we are hopeful of maintaining our site there for the coming year.

The Bendigo/Adelaide Bank again provided good support and, from discussions with one of their staff, we are confident of their assistance again this year. In acknowledgement of their help, our Club again donated $750 to the Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation, which was presented to Ms Rachel Hawkins at the May 19th Luncheon Meeting.

Our thanks also go to Grant and Jane Minervini for providing space in their warehouse to store the bulk supply of Christmas Cakes and Puddings.

For the coming season the price for 1.5kg Cakes will increase from $13 to $14. The 1kg Cakes and Puddings remain at $10 and $11 respectively.

Mint sales for the year were $8,000, a drop from $11,500 last year. The impact here was a decision by State Government to not allow the sale of (so called) junk food in public hospitals. Purchases were $3,400 and so a reasonable profit was still returned.

Wine

During the year President Dean arranged the purchase of varieties of red and white wine, primarily for sale to members. Wine was also used at the Convention and at our recent 50th year birthday celebration. As well as arranging wine purchase, Dean kindly provided his garage for storage.

Our thanks also go to Grant and Jane Minervini for providing space in their warehouse to store the bulk supply of Christmas Cakes and Puddings.

For the coming season the price for 1.5kg Cakes will increase from $13 to $14. The 1kg Cakes and Puddings remain at $10 and $11 respectively.

Mint sales for the year were $8,000, a drop from $11,500 last year. The impact here was a decision by State Government to not allow the sale of (so called) junk food in public hospitals. Purchases were $3,400 and so a reasonable profit was still returned.

Wine

During the year President Dean arranged the purchase of varieties of red and white wine, primarily for sale to members. Wine was also used at the Convention and at our recent 50th year birthday celebration. As well as arranging wine purchase, Dean kindly provided his garage for storage.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon - another winner!

The 2010 Cup Luncheon was certainly another fund-raising winner for the Club, yielding $1,350 for our charities. Below: Best Hat winner, Pam Whittle (standing centre), and those who suitably dressed for the annual Hat Parade.

pirit of Lionism!

Left: LLs working bee at the Scott home preparing table decorations for the Adelaide Five O Convention. 2nd Row: LL Vi arranging flowers for the 50th birthday party; Lions Frank, Geoff and Ray BBQ-ing at the Ryder/Cheshire dinner; Lion Graham adding humour at the Christmas Lunch; 3rd Row: Lion Roy and LL Christina go-go-going to the swing of the Convention Banquet band; Lion Mark with his daughter, Susannah, at the Convention Remembrance Ceremony. Base: LLs Pam and Maxine, President Dean, Lion Graham with Hon member, Mal Hyde and his LL Marcia; the cover of Club’s 50-year anniversary publication.

3rd VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------- Geoff Fox

In February, the Chinese New Year Banquet at the My Yen Restaurant on Belair Road went down very well. We were down on numbers, but the food was excellent and there was plenty of it. We served our own wines there and the last minute auction of the remaining bottles was a success.

The only setback in my portfolio this year was the proposed Neil Sachse Foundation Lions Golf Day. After a number of meetings with President Dean, Lion Bob and myself, with the staff of the Foundation, at the end of the day we had to cancel, due to circumstances beyond the Club’s control.

The Christmas Luncheon held at the Public Schools’ Club was also, as usual, a great success with a good attendance which included Lions family members and friends of the Club. Lion Graham (Mr Entertainment) again proved his worth as a “major organiser”, and Lion Warren led the Christmas carol singing.

The Ladies’ Melbourne Cup Luncheon had a large attendance of Club members and friends, enjoying this event: in fact, the attendance could have been near our record. All the usual programme events, i.e. Raffle, Punting and Hat Competition took place and, generally, a good time was had by all.

Last, but my no means least, we had our 50th

Anniversary on July 1st. This was a great success, a great night with a good attendance from Club members, both from our own Club and our Sister Clubs. Official guests included: H.E. the Governor and Hon Lion Kevin Scarce; Adelaide Lord Mayor Stephen Harwood and his wife, Emily; Member for Adelaide, Rachel Sanderson and her partner, Peter Rowe; and DG Ray and Lion Peggy Marks. Ex Lions, Ladies and friends also attended, and some of those Ladies were helpful in the organising and setting up of the venue. I think, as the Club, we were happy with the venue at the North Adelaide Football Club’s new function rooms, as well as the food and the service.

Overall, I think the year catered well on the entertainment side but, of course, we would also like more – perhaps next year.

From top: President Dean celebrating Christmas with the Coglin Street Club members;

Lion Greg’s granddaughter, Emily, selling Christmas Cakes under the watchful eye of Lion

Graham; LLs Mary, Dot and Lion Bob selling sweep tickets at the

Ladies Melbourne Cup Luncheon; and, at right, Lion Warren calling the traditional

Yam Seng toast at the Chinese New Year Luncheon at the My

Yen Restaurant.

st, 2011: our Club’s 50th Birthday

Lord Mayor of Adelaide the Hon Stephen Yarwood proposing the Toast to the Lions Club of the COA.

Clockwise: President Dean & DG Ray Marks welcoming; Lions Warren & Roy introducing & thanking the Lord Mayor.

President Dean exchanging bannerettes with visitors from our Perth daughter Club, Murray Fletcher & Tony Pallotta.

H.E. the Governor and Hon. Lion Kevin Scarce presenting an award to LL Mary Ray with DG Ray Marks looking on.

Lion Roy King, pictured with Hon. Lion Kevin and President Dean, while receiving his Life Member Award from DG Ray.

H.E. & Hon. Lion Kevin presenting an award to LL Jennie in the presence of DG Ray Marks and President Dean.

10-11 Meeting Schedule

….including another varied and interesting array of guest speakers arranged by Programme Chairman, Lion Terry White.

DG Ray Marks Ana Maria Byerly

Dr Rowan Valentine Marcus Tomlian

Michele Colmer Sharyn Goudie

Joy Nugent Arlene Mack

Mark Howells Christina Peek

Pauline Zanet Susan Stevens

2010 July 1st: Dinner Meeting, followed by Adelaide Five O discussion. July 15th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - D.G. Ray Marks making his official visit to the Club, accompanied by Lion Peggy.

August 5th: Dinner Meeting: Guest Speaker - Ana Maria Byerley, “Adelaide Helps Chile” fundraising organiser. August 19th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Dr Rowan Valentine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. PDG John McIntosh also in attendance.

September 2nd: Dinner Meeting, followed by Adelaide Five O discussion. September 16th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Marcus Tomlian of the Emergency Medical Technicians’ Ambulance. Zone Chairman, Maz Williams and Lions Mint Chairman, Owen Davis were also in attendance.

October 8th: Working bee, followed by a Dinner Meeting at the Pulteney Grammar School Convention site. October 21st: Luncheon Meeting. Guests from the S.A. Callisthenics Association in attendance.

November 4th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Michele Colmer, Inspirational speaker. November 18th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Sharyn Goudie of the Service to Youth Council.

December 2nd: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Joy Nugent of “Nurselink”. December 12th: Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon Meeting with Guest Musician, Derilee Hewitt.

2011 January 6th: Meeting cancelled. January 20th: Luncheon Meeting: No Guest Speaker.

February 3rd: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Arlene Mack of “Cruise Focus”. February 17th: Chinese New Year Luncheon Meeting, My Yen Restaurant.

March 3rd: Luncheon Meeting: No Guest Speaker. March 17th: PDGs’ Appreciation Luncheon Meeting at Candles Restaurant, Walkerville. Guest Speaker - Mark Howells, YMCA Centre Manager.

April 7th: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Christina Peek, the Club’s 2011 sole Youth of the Year contestant. April 21st: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Susan Stevens of “First in Sports” first aid.

May 5th: Luncheon Meeting: Lions Eye Health Programme DVD was screened in lieu of a guest speaker. May 19th: Luncheon Meeting: Rachel Hawkins of the Community Enterprise Foundation was a guest and accepted the Club’s donation.

June 2nd: Luncheon Meeting: Guest Speaker - Pauline Zanet of the Central Workers with Youth Action Network (CWYAN) organisation. June 16th: Luncheon Meeting: Incoming President Dean Scott outlined his thoughts for the year ahead.

July 1st: The Club’s 50th Birthday Dinner Celebrations at the North Adelaide Football Club Function Centre. Special Guests included: H.E. and Hon Lion, Kevin Scarce; Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Stephen Yarwood (who proposed the Toast to the Club) and Mrs Yarwood; Member for Adelaide, Rachel Sanderson and her partner Peter Rowe; and D.G. Ray and Lion Peggy Marks.

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ValéValéValéValé PDG PDG PDG PDG Lion BenLion BenLion BenLion Ben Gray Gray Gray Gray, , , , 11/06/1924 11/06/1924 11/06/1924 11/06/1924 –––– 5/02/2011 5/02/2011 5/02/2011 5/02/2011 Lion Ben joined the Walkerville/North Adelaide Lions Club on February 22nd, 1971, and so began a distinguished career in Lionism, spanning 40 years. His dedication and leadership qualities soon propelled him up the ranks, when he became the Club’s President the following year (’72-’73). He was to accept the Presidency on three further occasions (’82-’83, ’86-’87 and ’94-’95). Rising from Zone Chairmanship in ’76-’77, Ben was appointed as Deputy District Governor in ’77-’78, and then elected the District Governor for the ’84-’85 year.

His was a truly remarkable record of dedicated service to Lionism and those it assists. It included 20 years of perfect attendance; sponsorship of 15 new members; and as the recipient of numerous awards. Most notable of these were the James D. Richardson (‘91) and Melvin Jones Fellow (’93) Awards and, later that same year, with Life Membership of Lions International. Upon the sad demise of the Walkerville/North Adelaide Club in 1998, Lion Ben transferred to the Campbelltown Lions where he continued to serve until that Club also ceased in 2006. Finally, this senior Lion found a welcome home at the City of Adelaide Club in May of that year.

Valé Lion Valé Lion Valé Lion Valé Lion Noel Gully, Noel Gully, Noel Gully, Noel Gully, 15151515////03030303/192/192/192/1929999 –––– 24242424/0/0/0/01111/2011/2011/2011/2011 Having joined the City of Adelaide in 1980, Lion Noel moved swiftly through Club ranks and was elected its President for 1983/84. Two years later (‘85/’86) he became Zone Chairman and also Deputy District Governor the year after that (‘86/’87). He received numerous Club and District honours, most notable of which are the James Richardson (’96) and Melvin Jones Fellow (’98) Awards. He maintained perfect attendance throughout 18 very active years of community service with both Club and District.

As a professional Ocularist, it was only natural that Lion/Former Deputy District Governor, Noel Gully, took a great interest in the Lions Save Sight project, both at Club and District levels, where his expertise proved invaluable in Foundation and Eye Bank affairs. Following an untimely resignation in 2002, C.O.A. members were pleased to welcome Lion Noel back to the Pride in October last year. Sadly, his return to the fold became all too short, when he died from respiratory problems on January 24th.

Valé Lion Valé Lion Valé Lion Valé Lion Gary Loxton, Gary Loxton, Gary Loxton, Gary Loxton, 5555////11112222/1938/1938/1938/1938 –––– 1111/0/0/0/03333/2011/2011/2011/2011 Gary was inducted to membership of The City of Adelaide Lions Club in 1983, by then President, Noel Gully. His active interest of, and participation in, the Club’s various community service projects were promptly recognised and he was elected as a Director of the Board throughout the subsequent three years.

During the 1987/88 fiscal year he became the Club’s 3rd V.P. and then in the following years served as its 2nd (twice) and eventually its 1st V.P. for 1991/92. Accepting the Club’s Presidency for 1992/93, Lion Gary led the C.O.A. Lions with distinction throughout its 32nd year. While heavy business commitments and travelling partially restricted his participation in projects, he none-the-less remained as busy as time permitted, serving as a member of the fund-raising; social and welfare; and the community service committees. Whilst debilitating cancer sadly took its toll on his health, Lion Gary remained as active as possible, limited only as his deteriorating condition allowed.

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