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xhilirating, overwhelming,

Eexciting, busy, enjoyable, exhausting, fulfilling, fun

and motivating are some of the words that come to mind when describing the past Lionistic year.

July 2012 saw the relaunch of the Sheppie Pride, our Club’s monthly newsletter and it has been all systems go ever since. This newsletter has been so well received by both our club members and Lions and friends from around the world. This enthusiasm has encouraged me to keep this project alive and each month, the dedicated members of the Sheppie Lions clan provide me with plenty of material for each issue.

T h e i n i t i a l p u r p o s e o f reintroducing the newsletter was to encourage our members to continue their commitment towards our very worthy cause but also to showcase our Club to other Clubs and share our projects, fellowship and fun. As the Dis t r ic t ’s Membersh ip Chairman, I would love to see all

our other clubs enjoying Lionism to the full like my colleagues in the Sheppie Club do. If they follow this great example, their Clubs will grow and their commitment to community service will increase.

I am truly proud of this club for so many reasons. All projects are so enthusiastically supported, all Lions events are wel l attended by members of the Club and the fellowship amongst members is second to none. We are not just a Lions Club, we are a family of close friends who truly care about each o the r and t h i s compass ion overflows into the community services that we provide. We respect one another and try as much as possible not to find fault with each other.

As we come to the end of the 2012/2013 Lionistic year, I would like to express by deep and sincere appreciation to Lion Jean Masson for his superb leadership of our Club and to all our Lions and Lion Ladies for the support that they have given this newsletter. They are all such very special people and I will continue to try and provide a great newsletter, one that we as Sheppie Lions can all be proud of.

PDG Denis Meyer

July 2013

4th : Ladies Meeting - Den6th : Annual Induction Dinner - Umthunzi Boutique Hotel11th : Directors Meeting - Den18th : 2013 Lions Show PostMortem Meeting - Lions’ Den25th: Club Meeting - Lions’ Den27th : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den31st : Tweni Bowling Club Quiz Night

August 2013

1st : Ladies Meeting - Den08th : Directors Meeting - Den15th : Projects Meeting - Den22nd : Club Meeting - Lions’ Den24th Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den

Birthdays :

July :

4th : Hilton Horsley5th : Betty Bing6th : Marie Harley9th : Michele Hinchliff10th : Kelvin Hulley

August :

1st : Inika Curnow3rd : Irene Love11th : Rob Harley13th : Justin Hinchliff22nd : Sandy Heathcote24th : Chantell Harcourt-Meyer

Wedding Anniversaries :

26th : Alastair & Karin Warman

Editor’s Message

he 2013 Lions Show proved

Tto be one of the most c h a l l e n g i n g e v e r

undertaken by the Lions Club of Port Shepstone. Each year, for the past 27 years, the Show Committee have tried to reinvent the project in order to attract visitors and this year was no exception. Our major stumbling block this year was the venue. The Port Shepstone Borough Fields are no longer suitable for this event. The condition of the fields, lack of proper facilities and drainage is testimony of this. Prior to the commencement of the Show, the entire layout had to be reversed owing to a large section of the grounds that was wet and impassable. We experienced a big downpour of rain on the T h u r s d a y e v e n i n g w h i c h transformed the grounds into a virtual "Mud Bath". The water simply had no where to go. Prior to the rains, there were a number of vehicles parked on the field and when they tried to leave the ground, the roadways were reduced to mud. The organisers had to spent the next two days rehabilitating the roadways which added to the numerous tasks that they already had for the event. We are extremely grateful to the various individuals, companies and sawmills who donated over 30 truckloads of sawdust, graded the

roadways and spread the sawdust into place. The opening of the Show on Friday had to be delayed because of this. The arena was also adversely affected and a couple of arena events that involved vehicles had to be cancelled.

Despite the tremendous odds that we were faced with, the members remained positive and worked extremely hard for very long hours to keep the show running. Every year there are incidents that negatively impact on the event. Sometimes these are unavoidable when running an event of this nature, however we went out of our way to ensure that there were adequate security and safety measures in place and, although there were a few complaints, these were fewer than we have had in previous years. We were all humbled by the tremendous support and understanding we received from the vast majority of our visitors and the exhibitors and are also very grateful to the SAP for their constant presence and support during the Show. The e x h i b i t o r s w e r e t h e m o s t inconvenienced as they no longer had access to their usual parking facility in the Mbango Quarry - this area was totally inaccessible. They too had to park at the high school and those who had stock

for their various stands had to endure security checks each time they entered the show grounds to drop off stock. Our hats off to Criss-Cross Security for handling a very frustrating situation which sometimes resulted in heated arguments with some of the exhibitors. It was a difficult situation but, at the end of the day unavoidable. Our contracted electricians, MP Electrical were marvellous and, despite the very wet conditions, we had few electrical problems. Our Sound, stage and lighting was superb throughout the event and there were no problems experienced despite the conditions.

The gates were officially opened at midday on Friday and the afternoon was dominated by the South Coast's Battle of the Schools Talent Contest which took place in the Enterta inment Marquee. This popular event was very well supported and a record number of schools participated. This was followed by DJ's Wayne, Pascal & Pearce and Niskerone who entertained a very well supported party night also in the Entertainment Marquee.

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he arena was occupied for most of the Saturday morning with the Strongman competition which was followed

Tby the official opening ceremony. HCM Mayor Cynthia Mcwebu addressed the audience, thanked the Lions for their fine efforts in community service and officially opened the Show. Deputy Mayor Johnny De Wet also

offered a vote of thanks on behalf of the Hibiscus Coast Municipality. This was followed by the official exhibitor prize giving CEREMONY. A total of 135 exhibits were on display at this year's Show. The following prizes were awarded :

Our very own Melvin the Lion assisted with the prize giving and posed for many of the photo shoots. He also interacted with many of the kiddies and created much excitement.

Visitors were then entertained by the Circus Balloon circus act in the main arena which proved to be a very big hit with both young and not so young. At the same time, the very first Miss Port Shepstone Lions Show Pageant preliminaries were taking place in the Main Exhibition tent as well as cooking demonstrations.

There was live rugby on the big screens in the Entertainment Marquee for most of the afternoon which was followed by a Oscar Swanelund performing live. The Saturday Evening's entertainment kicked off with Tomorrow's World and Wolfie which kept feet tapping until the main act for the evening, Freshly Ground came on stage and performed superbly for the audience. They were very well received by their many fans who attended.

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BEST INDOOR STAND ON SHOW 1ST : ROLL-A-FOLD2ND : BOARD EXPRESS3RD : EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE

BEST OUTDOOR STAND ON SHOW 1ST : ILLOVO SUGAR2ND : VALUE FENCING3RD : WILD 5

BEST LOCAL BUSINESS ON SHOW 1ST : WILD 52ND : ROTO TANKS3RD : LEATHER GALLERY

BEST SMALL BUSINESS ON SHOW 1ST : C-SIDE GAS2ND : ROTO TANKS3RD : SOUTH COAST HOSPICE ASS.MERIT AWARD : FIBRE GLASS POOLS

BEST MARKETED STAND ON SHOW 1ST : COUNTY AUTO2ND : ILLOVO SUGAR3RD : VALUE FENCINGMERIT AWARD : FIBRE GLASS POOLS

BEST MOTOR STAND ON SHOW 1ST : COMET CARS2ND : COUNTY AUTO3RD : NEW HOLLAND

BEST OVERALL STAND ON SHOW 1ST : ILLOVO SUGAR2ND : COMET CARS3RD : COUNTY AUTO

n Sunday morning, the

Oarena opened at 09:00 with a parade of classic and

vintage cars followed closely by a mass parade of bikers from our local Harley Davidson Chapter. These magnificent vehicles were displayed to visitors in the arena for most of the morning. This was followed by an exciting Dog Show / agility display by the Hibiscus Kennel Club. The final arena act for the day was another exciting performance by the Circus Balloon.

The f inals for the Miss port Shepstone Lions Show Pageant took place in the Entertainment Marquee from 11:30 onwards with the following results :

Winners:3-6 age category: 1st: Azaria Reggie2nd : Emma Rumble3rd : Tae Krishna

7 -10 age category: 1st: Chanel Herrmann2nd : Anica Botha3rd : Whitney Thompson

11-13 age category: 1st: Lungelo Kweyana 2nd : Nicole Klopper3rd : Chantel van der Merwe

14 -26 age category: 1st : Brooke Haslam2nd : Naledi Heisi3rd : Lelani Draai

This event was a huge success thanks to organisers, Stacey Upfold, Myrna Masson, the judging panel, contestants, sponsors and supporters.

The afternoon was dominated by relaxed live music in the main Entertainment Marquee courtesy of Oscar Swanelund and various other local musicians where after Lions, Lion Ladies and their helpers gathered for their tradit ional gathering and photo shoot.

The show was, in our opinion a success, despite the tremendous o d d s t h a t w e f a c e d . E a r l y indications are showing that we made a good profit and all the

proceeds will go towards our various service projects. Our heartfelt gratitude to all our visitors, exhibitors, helpers, entertainers and our local press who braved the elements and conditions and attended en masse to show their support of this amazing event.

Lions are all volunteers and all members gave up their entire weekend - at their own personal expense to try and make this project a success. The wonderful citizens of the Hibiscus Coast have ensured that this event has lasted for the past 27 years and we want to assure everyone that we are planning a brainstorming session this month in order to completely revamp the Show and find an alternative venue that is more user friendly for a project of this nature.

This event belongs to all the citizens of the Hibiscus Coast and we are determined to keep it alive.

And it poured with rain!!

2013 Lions Show - Thursday 27th June

I’m StillDry!!

Some of our YouthworX! Waitrons

2013 Lions Show - Monday 24th June

The marquees are up The Show Office arrives Pre Show Meeting

The Sheppie Pride - Page 8

2013 Lions Show - Friday 28th June

Lion Ladies Hannelie Leisegang, Jane Massey and Jenny Vogt taking a well deserved break

Stand judge John Grahamdeep in concentration

2013 Lions Show - Friday 28th June

Marlize SteynHoerskool Suid Natal

Judges Elveira Venter, Jay Beekman, Ria Hackland & Tender Mavundla

Tender Mavundla

he second annual “South Coast’s Battle fo the Schools” Talent Contest was a resounding success. Over a Tdozen schools participated and the panel of judges, which consisted of Elvira Venter (Elvira Venter Dance

School), Jay Beekman (Main Sponsors), Ria Hackland (Singer and businesswoman) and Tender Mavundla

(2007 SA Idols finalist) were most impressed with the level of talent on display. Unfortunately the final results are

still pending and will be announced soon.

Our grateful appreciation to the main sponsors of the event, the Beekman Group as well as 2 the T Marketing,

Coca Cola, Harbourview Superspar, Leaf Technologies, Lucky’s, Manaba Spar, Port Shepstone Lions Club, South

Coast Mall, Superbodies, Surfboyz, Tightline Fisheries, Vidicom Computer Store and Waltons Stationary Shop,

Port Shepstone.

Well Done to Lion Lady Bondi Horsley for organising and running another successful event!

2013 Lions Show - Friday 28th June

Cheers!

Pascal & Pearce

2013 Lions Show - Saturday 29th June

Hibiscus Coast Mayor Cynthia Mcwebu officially opens the Show

Hibiscus Coast Mayor Cynthia Mcwebu with Stacey Upfold and Jean Masson

Illovo Sugar - Overall Winners Bates Motors Port Shepstone

Comet Cars - Best Motor DealerRoll-A-Fold - Best Indoor Stand

Wild 5County Auto - Best Marketed Stand

Comet Cars - Best Motor Dealer

2013 Lions Show - Saturday 29th June

2013 Lions Show - Saturday 29th June

Classic & Vintage Car Parade

Harley Davidson South Coast Chapter

2013 Lions Show - Sunday 30th June

Vanessa Wilesmith

Sandy Danckwerts with Inika and Mervin CurnowAlien Supporter

Martin & June Rundle with Elsie Mc KillenLucille Maxwell & Ursula Badenhorst Karin Preston, Martin & June Rundle & Elsie Mc Killen

Denis Meyer, Johan Badenhorst & John Maxwell

2013 Lions Show - Saturday 29th June

2013 Lions Show - Sunday 30th June

The very first Miss Port Shepstone Lions show 2013 was a resounding

success thanks to the tireless efforts of Stacey Upfold of the Modelling & Make Up Academy and Lion Lady Myrna Masson. The finals were held in the

entertainment marquee on Sunday 30th June and the event was very well supported. Our sincere appreciation for the prizes and sponsorship towards the event. There were a total of 62 models at semi finals and 46 at the Finals.

Superb prizes were sponsored by the following companies and individuals :

Port Shepstone Lions, The modelling and make up Academy, Malki iAfrica, Umzumbe Chalets (1 week holiday for winner and her family), Daryl D Arcy, Air prof, Screen n signs, Nashua, Barry Hartog, Superbodies Port Shepstone, Sea Breeze Beauty Salon, Myrna Masson (R3500 Ball gown voucher), JFK Photography, Trish Carmen (R3000 ball gown voucher and 2 x R1500 each vouchers for designer made dresses), Nicolette Tilley (R800 Dress), Pink Sugar, Bianca Kim clothing, Sand Art, Ocean Trails, Cheryl Foggan, Falans beauty, Landrover Umhlanga, Kubashnee Govender, Body Harmony, Jaqui Riddin (R500 voucher for dress)Jaxx Umtentweni (meal vouchers), In sense organic spa, Leather Gallery (Loan of couch for crowning).

3-6 Age Group Winners

14-26 Age Group Winners

7-10 Age Group Winners

11-13 Age Group Winners

The Gate Crew - Clayton Curnow, Kenny Rolfe,Mike Heathcote, Mervin Curnow & Rob Harley

The Show Office - Carol Mackintosh, Martin Rundle,Rob Bing & Colin Mackintosh

2013 Lions Show - Sunday 30th June

he Sheppie Lions and Ladies held their traditional after party on Sunday 30th June and the photographer Tmanaged to scoop a few pics of the celebrations. Although tired and exhausted, these merry Lions

celebrated in fine style - some a little more than others! Those Brutal Fruit Slush Puppies are lethal!

Martin Rundle, Jean Masson & Inspector Shireen Michael

Kenny & Bev Rolfe Helen De Jong, Jenny VogtAlastair Warman & Jean Masson

Tried to draw hair......Ran out of ink!!!

Jean Masson, Mike Heathcote, Alastair WarmanOtto Wank & Johann Du Plessis

AFROXAIR PROFAUTO BREAKDOWN SERVICESBARRY HARTOGBEEKMAN GROUPBELA'S RESTAURANTBENDIGO ELECTRICALBIANCA KIM CLOTHING- DESIGNERBODY HARMONYBUILDERS TRADE DEPOTC-SIDE GASCENTRAL HIRINGCHERYL FOGGANCINDY ALLANCIRCUS BALLOONCLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR CLUBCOCA-COLA FORTUNECORE PLANT HIRECOUNTY AUTOCRESTON COLLEGECRISS-CROSS SECURITYDARYL D ARCYDAVID RUSHD M WEB DESIGNFALANS BEAUTYGRACE PHARMACEUTICALSHAIRY MUNSTER PRODUCTIONSHANNELIE LEISEGANGHARBOUR VIEW SUPERSPARHIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITYHIBISCUS FIREHIBISCUS KENNEL CLUBHIBISCUS MED-E-VACIN SENSE ORGANIC SPA

INK SUGARJ.C. PLANT HIREJFK PHOTOGRAPHYJAQUI RIDDIN DESIGNSJAXX RESTAURANT UMTENTWENIJOHN GRAHAMJOHN SHEEKY PACKAGINGKRS AUTOKUBASHNEE GOVENDERLANDROVER UMHLANGALEAF TECHNOLOGIESLEATHER GALLERYLUCKY’SM-FENCING (MIKE LANG)M PROJECTSMALONE HORNMANABA SPARMARGARET DOUGLASMBANGO VALLEY ASSOCIATIONMALKI IAFRICAMICHAEL FREY’S FRESH MEATMIKE DEMONTMR HARDWARE & STEELMULTICROP CONSTRUCTIONMYRNA MASSON DESIGNSNASHUANEW ANCHOR BAKERYNICOLETTE TILLEYNU-FORMOCEAN TRAILSORANGE RIVER CELLARSOSCAR SWANELUNDOWEN STEYNPATON AGENCIESPORT SHEPSTONE HIGH SCHOOL

ROBIN PETTERSONROLL A FOLDRONALD TARBOTONSALLY HEAVER VERSATILE CATERERSSAND ARTSAPS PORT SHEPSTONESBV SECURITY SERVICESSCOTT KVALSVIGSCREEN N SIGNSSEA BREEZE BEAUTY SALONSIZANANI GASSOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIESSOUTH COAST CHAPTER - HARLEY DAVIDSONSOUTH COAST FEVERSOUTH COAST HERALDSOUTH COAST MALLSTACEY UPFOLDSUPERBODIESSURFBOYZTENDER MAVUNDLATHE MODELLING AND MAKE UP ACADEMYTIGHTLINE FISHERIESTRISH CARMENUMZUMBE CHALETSVHULAMANZI SANDSVIDICOMWALTONS PORT SHEPSTONEWAYNE SKINNERWILD COAST SUNYOUTHWORX!ALL INDIVIDUAL HELPERSALL EXHIBITORS / ENTERTAINERS / OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

LION CHARLES WALLISMarried to :GayleChildren : 2 girls ,Chloe aged 9 and Brylee aged 6.Occupation : Owner of Paton Agencies, selling industrial gas and industrial supplies.Been a Lion since : 2012Sponsored by : Lion Mike DavisonGreatest Lionistic Achievement : President’s Appreciation MedalHobbies : Socializing and taking part in outdoor activities.Bad Habits : Don't know when enough is enough.Your philosophy on life : Life is not a picnic, So make the most of it and have a feast!

LION LAURIE LOURENSMarried to : Single and loving it!Children : Dwain 27, Lauren 20Occupation : VW Sales ExecutiveBeen a Lion since : 1997 Port Shepstone, 2008 Shelly Beach Charter Member, 2012 Benoni Lakes Charter Member, 2013 Port ShepstoneSponsored by : Lion Paul AdendorffGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Charter member of 2 clubsHobbies : Love watching sport, swimming, body surfing, the beachBad Habits : Cigarettes & boozeYour philosophy on life : There is always good in everyone, youjust need to find it.

Apparently GB is homesick!!

President : Andre BenekeImm.Past President : Jean MassonFundraising : Alastair WarmanService Projects : Jeff SmithHouse & Entertainment : Dale Mc GarrySecretary : Charles WallisTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Kevin RossPublic Relations : Denis MeyerBar Manager : Alister LoveLions Alert : David De JongLion Tamer : Clayton CurnowTailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen

Lion Ladies President : Estelle O.NeillLion Ladies Secretary : Jacqui RiddenLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail : pro@sheppielions.co.za

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

Club Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/PortShepstoneLionsClub

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509Port Shepstone 4240Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

The “Pole Dancer” at it again!!

The route map for the Windhoek 2014 Convention is already on the Club House notice board - some serious travelling involved here!

The BoogieMaster!

Welcome back Lion Fred!

(Above) Outgoing President Jean Masson hands over the chain of office to incoming President Andre Beneke at the last Club meeting of the 2012/2013 Lionistic year.

(Left) Lions Rob Harley, M e r v i n C u r n o w, F r e d Babumba and Jean Masson e n j o y i n g s o m e g r e a t fellowship after the final club meeting of the 2012/2013 Lionistic year.

Times are tough since Adendorff left town!

Port Shepstone Lions Club2013-2014 Board Of Directors