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all the festivities – because that is who we are! We are fortunate to have a number of excellent Lions Clubs within our District, however, there are also quite a few clubs that are really struggling to survive and their future is very bleak. The recent membership survey that was doing the rounds throughout the country clearly indicated that the biggest elcome to the 2012/2013 threat to our Association is not the cost of Lionistic Year! Lionism, although this has become W somewhat of a problem, it the fact that members are fighting amongst each other. Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies The Port Shepstone Lions club has a spirit of remain at the forefront of service within camaraderie that is the envy of many and this our community and our District. The is why so few members ever leave the club membership of this club remains and so many want to join. We have become a consistent and continues to grow which is brotherhood of friends who work together a clear indication that this Club is and play together and we have successfully attracting members with it’s ongoing fulfilled our previous International projects and fellowship programs. President’s concept of “My Club, My Family” Whenever a member of this club I continue to be extremely proud of my experiences any problems, be it health or association with this Club. One of the otherwise, we are all there to assist and Club’s greatest achievements has been support. This, my fellow Lions, is what it’s leadership. Ever since it’s inception in Lionism is all about. I encourage you all to 1970, there have been a string of superb build on this and continue to be a guiding light and dedicated presidents who have lead to all Lions and clubs within our district. this Club with distinction. Many of our past leaders still remain dedicated Our Past International President, Wing Kun members. Tam’s motto for his year was “I Believe”. Personally I have always and will always This past year was no exception. Lion believe in the Port Shepstone Lions and Lion President Kevin, your leadership, your Ladies clubs, I believe that there is no project commitment, your pleasant disposition that this club cannot successfully and the example that you have set for all accomplish. I believe that this club is the way of us was inspirational. This dedication of the future, a club that has a mixture of shows us all that you truly respect young and not so young members, a Ladies Lionism and the protocols of our Club that takes on many of the service Association – what a wonderful example projects and often shows more dedication for all of us to follow. than their male counterparts but is always there to support whenever needed, A legacy My wish is for this club to continue to be a that will be the benchmark for the future guiding light for the rest of our District. generations of Lionism in District 410-C During the past few years, Port Shepstone Lions has been at the I believe in the Lions Club of Port Shepstone forefront of supporting District activities and am so grateful to be a part of this such as the Midyear Conference, annual wonderful club. training weekend and the Multiple District Convention. This year our club had the Let’s build on this, increase our services to largest contingent of members present at our Community and enjoy Lionism through the Multiple District Convention in our fellowship program. Kimberley, and, as usual, the Sheppie Lions and Ladies were the life and soul of Lion President Jean Masson Monthly Newsletter of the Port Shepstone Lions Club - 1st Edition - July 2012 E P H S S T T O R N O E P Forthcoming Events : August 2012 2nd : Ladies Meeting 8th : Directors Meeting 9th : National Womans Day 11th : Progressive Dinner 23rd : Club Meeting 25th : Lions Bingo September 2012 6th : Ladies Meeting 8th : Italian Dinner 13th : Directors Meeting 14th-16th : Leadership Retreat 24th : Heritage Day 27th : Club Meeting 29th : Lions Bingo October 2012 4th : Ladies Meeting 11th : Directors Meeting 25th : Club Meeting 26th : Medieval Feast 27th - 28th : Midyear Birthdays : August : 11th : Rob Harley 22nd : Sandy Heathcoate 24th : Chantell Harcourt (Meyer) September : 1st : Rob Bing 1st : Elsie McKillen 4th : Dale Mc Garry 10th : Andre Beneke

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Page 1: WLionistic Year! Lionism, although this has become 2012a.pdf · for all of us to follow. ... New Inductee Clayton Curnow receiving his ... If you’re from Indiana like me

all the festivities – because that is who we are!

We are fortunate to have a number of excellent Lions Clubs within our District, however, there are also quite a few clubs that are really struggling to survive and their future is very bleak. The recent membership survey that was doing the rounds throughout the country clearly indicated that the biggest

elcome to the 2012/2013 threat to our Association is not the cost of Lionistic Year! Lionism, although this has become W somewhat of a problem, it the fact that

members are fighting amongst each other. Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies The Port Shepstone Lions club has a spirit of remain at the forefront of service within camaraderie that is the envy of many and this our community and our District. The is why so few members ever leave the club membership of this club remains and so many want to join. We have become a consistent and continues to grow which is brotherhood of friends who work together a clear indication that this Club is and play together and we have successfully attracting members with it’s ongoing ful f i l led our previous International projects and fellowship programs. President’s concept of “My Club, My Family”

Whenever a member of this club I continue to be extremely proud of my experiences any problems, be it health or association with this Club. One of the otherwise, we are all there to assist and Club’s greatest achievements has been support. This, my fellow Lions, is what it’s leadership. Ever since it’s inception in Lionism is all about. I encourage you all to 1970, there have been a string of superb build on this and continue to be a guiding light and dedicated presidents who have lead to all Lions and clubs within our district. this Club with distinction. Many of our past leaders still remain dedicated Our Past International President, Wing Kun members. Tam’s motto for his year was “I Believe”. Personally I have always and will always This past year was no exception. Lion believe in the Port Shepstone Lions and Lion President Kevin, your leadership, your Ladies clubs, I believe that there is no project commitment, your pleasant disposition that this club cannot successful ly and the example that you have set for all accomplish. I believe that this club is the way of us was inspirational. This dedication of the future, a club that has a mixture of shows us all that you truly respect young and not so young members, a Ladies Lionism and the protocols of our Club that takes on many of the service Association – what a wonderful example projects and often shows more dedication for all of us to follow. than their male counterparts but is always

there to support whenever needed, A legacy My wish is for this club to continue to be a that will be the benchmark for the future guiding light for the rest of our District. generations of Lionism in District 410-CDuring the past few years, Port Shepstone Lions has been at the I believe in the Lions Club of Port Shepstone forefront of supporting District activities and am so grateful to be a part of this such as the Midyear Conference, annual wonderful club.training weekend and the Multiple District Convention. This year our club had the Let’s build on this, increase our services to largest contingent of members present at our Community and enjoy Lionism through the Multiple District Convention in our fellowship program.Kimberley, and, as usual, the Sheppie Lions and Ladies were the life and soul of Lion President Jean Masson

Monthly Newsletter of the Port Shepstone Lions Club - 1st Edition - July 2012

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Forthcoming Events :

August 2012

2nd : Ladies Meeting8th : Directors Meeting9th : National Womans Day11th : Progressive Dinner23rd : Club Meeting25th : Lions Bingo

September 2012

6th : Ladies Meeting8th : Italian Dinner13th : Directors Meeting14th-16th : Leadership Retreat24th : Heritage Day27th : Club Meeting29th : Lions Bingo

October 2012

4th : Ladies Meeting11th : Directors Meeting25th : Club Meeting26th : Medieval Feast27th - 28th : Midyear

Birthdays :

August :

11th : Rob Harley22nd : Sandy Heathcoate24th : Chantell Harcourt (Meyer)

September :

1st : Rob Bing1st : Elsie McKillen4th : Dale Mc Garry10th : Andre Beneke

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New Inductee Charles Wallis receiving his membership pin from sponsor Mike Davidson

Lion of the Year - Bruce Plumbley

Citizen of the Year - Dr Trevor Steyn

Lions Andre Beneke, Denis Meyer & John Saunders

Undisputed “Stirrer of the Year” Anthony HooperReceiving his trophy from outgoing President Kevin Ross

Lion Lady Esme Bromley receiving a giftfrom outgoing Lady President Di Saunders

Lion Lady Bondi Horsley with Lions Hilton Horsley and Richard Borradaile

New Inductee Clayton Curnow receiving his membership pin from sponsor Lion Mervin Curnow

New Inductee - Jeff Smith with Wife Jennyand daughter Jade

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ort Shepstone Lions and Lion accepted on her behalf by her husband, PAST PRESIDENTSLadies celebrated their 42nd Danie.PAnnual Induction Dinner at a 1970-1971 : Roy Schwegman

glittering occasion on Saturday 30th 18 Club members were awarded for 1971-1972 : Denys HudsonJune at the Umthunzi Boutique 100% attendance throughout the year. 1972-1973 : Ted LawlorHotel in Umtentweni. Outgoing Other awards included : 20 years 1973-1974 : Ray SharpPresident Kevin Ross paid tribute to membership award to Lion Kelvin 1974-1975 : Peter Raymondboth the Lions and Lion Ladies for Hulley, 15 years membership awards to 1975-1976 : Ray Girlingtheir outstanding service to needy Lions Peter Stoppel and Alastair 1976-1977 : Reg Barnes / Gordon communities and individuals Warman, 10 years membership award Evansthroughout the year. Lion Kevin then to Lion (Dr) Fred Babumba and 5 years 1977-1978 : Eric Williamspresented an Appreciation plaque, Membership Awards to Lions Anthony 1978-1979 : Stan Rogersto Dr Trevor Steyn in recognition of Hooper, Nico De Jong, Kenny Rolfe and 1979-1980 : John Johnstonehis outstanding assistance with Danie Van Tonder. Treasurer and 1980-1981 : Edward Kempcataract operat ions for the Secretary medals were presented to 1981-1982 : Harry Hobbahunderprivileged during the past 2 Lions Richard Borradaile and Andre 1982-1983 : Les Wilsonyears. Beneke respectively. The Stirrer of the 1983-1984 : Peter Raymond Year Award was presented to Lion 1984-1985 : Archie CockroftThe prestigious Lion of the Year Anthony Hooper who qualified without 1985-1986 : Ian AndersonAward was presented to Lion Bruce any real competition! 1986-1987 : Peter RaymondP l u m b l e y a n d P r e s i d e n t ' s 1987-1988 : Rob Bing*A p p r e c i a t i o n M e d a l s w e r e 1988-1989 : Piet Venterpresented to Past District Governor 1989-1990 : Dusty MillerDenis Meyer and Lion Jean 1990-1991 : Edward KempMasson. A Special Achievement 1991-1992 : Rob McLellanAward medal was presented to Lion 1992-1993 : Ron PaxtonPhilip Bromley for his outstanding 1993-1994 : Rob Bing*efforts with Community Service 1994-1995 : Hedley V D Merwe / Projects. Hilton Horsley*

1995-1996 : Hilton Horsley*1996-1997 : Mervin Curnow*1997-1998 : Paul Adendorff1998-1999 : Pete Mc Killen* 1999-2000 : Kelvin Hulley*Past District Governor Denis Meyer 2000-2001 : Denis Meyer*formally inducted Lion Jean Masson as 2001-2002 : Richard Borradaile*incoming President. In his acceptance 2002-2003 : Paul Brauteseth*speech, Lion Jean praised his 2003-2004 : Martin Rundle*predecessor for a very successful term 2004-2005 : John Saunders*as President and informed all members 2005-2006 : Rob Pollockthat, during his term of office, he will 2006-2007 : Johann Du Plessis*focus on improved service to our 2007-2008 : Rob Harley*community and fellowship within the 2008-2009 : Pieter Van Niekerk*Club.

Outgoing Lion Lady President Diane 2009-2010 : Danie Van Tonder*Saunders presented her “Lion Lady 2010-2011 : Kelvin Hulley*Four new members, Clayton Curnow, Of the Year” Award to Lion Lady 2011-2012 : Kevin Ross*Jeff Smith, Justin Hinchliff and Charles Marlene Van Tonder in recognition Wallis were also formally inducted into of her tireless efforts in helping the *Still in servicethe Club by Past District Governor less fortunate. The award was Denis.

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membership and build stronger clubs. How? of service.In A World of ServiceWell, another inspiration from my Indiana roots comes from the world famous We don’t just serve, we serve with

n a world of need, there is someone to Indianapolis 500 auto race. Whether you are dedication and passion because we help. In a world of suffering, there is a fan of auto racing or not, I think everyone have compassion for others. Lions care Isomeone who cares. In a world of can appreciate the dedication, preparation, about other people. Whenever

destruction, there is someone to provide and TEAM work involved to enable a car, possible, we lend a hand to those in relief. In a world of illiteracy, there is often exceeding 200 miles per hour, to need – not just through our multitude of someone to teach. And in a world of complete the race incident free and win!! service projects, but in our day-to-day service, there is one name that stands activities.out among others – Lions Clubs Successful race teams employ a well thought International. That’s what we do. That’s out strategy, and devise a formula for WE SERVE because we comprehend what we have always done. It is our excellence. My winning formula is: Dedication that we have a responsibility to be of motto, and the reason we exist. + Preparation + Teamwork = EXCELLENCE. service to others. Compassion is trying

to understand someone else's I grew up in Indiana, in the Midwest From the club level to the district governor circumstances along with a willingnessregion of the United States. It is an area team, the Board and executive officers, we to reach out to them. Just feeling sorry of rivers and streams, of farms and are a team of over 1.35 million, joining is not compassion, and it’s not the villages, covered bridges and sycamore together for the purpose of serving others. In Lions’ way. We look at the world from trees, schools and fine universities, order for a team to be effective, each member the other person's perspective, rather where the fall harvest is still one of the of the team must work in unison, while fulfilling than our own.most important events of the year. Most their individual role. No one team member is of all it is home to people who still care more important than the other. Apart from our multitude of projects, it is about their neighbor’s welfare. It’s where also important to keep in mind that even I learned the value of giving back to the small gestures, at the right time, can community. It All Starts With Dedication To mean the world to someone. Making

yourself available for someone to talk ServiceBut as we can see all over the world, our to, being patient, sharing what you've communities are facing new challenges learned from overcoming imilar ranging from hunger to a growing lack of Lions are dedicated to providing service. That problems, running an errand, or giving opportunity, especially for young people. renowned dedication will help us in everything someone a ride, are just examples of And these needs seem to be getting we do – including our continued participation what you can do.bigger while resources are dwindling. in the Global Service Action Campaigns ofCertainly our service is needed more engaging youth (August), working with the It's not difficult to show compassion. All than ever. blind and visually impaired (October), feeding you have to do is listen to other people

the hungry (December and January) and and be sensitive to their needs. You can If you’re from Indiana like me – or a working to improve the environment (April) to bring a smile to a stranger. Hold a door dedicated Lion anywhere in the world – I protecting 150 million children from measles open. Let someone in front of you when know you wouldn’t stand for it. Lions are in our new partnership with the Bill and in line. Help carry packages.simply too big hearted and too Melinda Gates Foundation.compassionate to let problems like There is no act too small to be helpful.illiteracy and empty book shelves exist – In addition, I am asking Lions to participate in When we show compassion, we help not when there is so much we can do a year-long initiative called the Reading alleviate someone's suffering. It’s that about it. Action Program – a campaign to improve simple. Remember – the more you put

literacy rates and promote reading. in, the more you get back.So my theme for this year - “In A World of Service” - calls on Lions to not only Let’s Remember Service Begins celebrate our world of service but to

With Each of Usexpand our impact, rising up to meet new challenges.

Our members and our clubs are the backboneTo do that, we need to grow our of our organization, and carry on our heritage

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2012-2013 Presidential ThemeInternational President

Wayne A. Madden

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ur 26th Lions Show has come Masson. This was followed by the cast and Bollywood star King of and gone and, by all acounts, prizegiving ceremony for our exhibitors. Entertainment Rajiv Mothie was Owas once again a resounding The results were as follows : presented. They thrilled the packed

success. Beer Tent with non-stop music and BEST INDOOR STAND : dance.

Along with the Trade Expo featuring 1ST : EZEMVELO WILDLIFEhundreds of businesses and 2ND : ABALONE GIFTS This was followed by live rugby on exhibitions and the exciting Fun Fair 3RD : WOMAN’S INSTITUTE the big screens where locals for the kids, there was an action revelled in the stunning victory of packed entertainment line-up filled BEST OUTDOOR STAND : the Sharks over the Stormers.with some of South Africa’s top 1ST : ILLOVO SUGARperformers. This project remains our 2ND : LAWNMOWER PLACE From 19:00, "Wolfie" opened the biggest fundraiser and is without a 3RD : INTELLISEC evening with his great party music doubt, one of the biggest Lions which had everyone dancing and projects within our Multiple District. BEST LOCAL BUSINESS : enjoying themselves. At 22:00 the

1ST : COMET CARS famous Dr Victor and the Rasta The show started off 2ND : TYSON PROPERTIES Rebels performed live and the party

with the “Lions Laugh Out 3RD : LEISURE POOLS accelerated. Everyone had a really Loud” comedy evening featuring top wonderful time, Lions included. He South African comedian Tumi BEST SMALL BUSINESS : is indeed a really great entertainer Morake and live cabaret act "Three 1ST : RALSTON RAFT and his music is legendary.Tonnes of Fun". The Beer Tent was 2ND : ABALONE GIFTSpacked and the atmosphere was 3RD: LAKE ELAND On Sunday 29th, audiences were electric. Tumi proved to be one of the treated to a really enjoyable High best comedians that we have had at BEST MARKETED STAND : School Talent show which was the Show and her supporting act kept 1ST : ILLOVO SUGAR followed by Sorina "Die Flooze", our feet tapping until late into the 2ND : LAWNMOWER PLACE star of the famous local TV series night. 3RD : CRITERION YAMAHA "7de Laan" in the main beer tent.

The day ended off with us Lions On Friday the 27th we had an BEST MOTOR STAND : gathering for our traditional group awesome line-up which started off at 1ST : HALFWAY TOYOTA photo and celebrating yet another 16:00 with the FMX Dance Party in 2ND : JOHN DEERE successful show.the main arena. There were MX off- 3RD : CRITERION YAMAHAroad biking, freestyle biking and Kudos to Show Convener Bruce BMX's. This event was accompanied BEST OVERALL STAND : P l u m b l e y , E n t e r t a i n m e n t by music and light featuring Digital 1ST : CRITERION YAMAHA coordinator James Carlson, Kaos, Veranda Panda, Rowan 2ND : ILLOVO SUGAR bookings secretary Jane Massey Clelland & DJ Dino Bravo. This was 3RD : COMET CARS and Lion President Jean Masson followed by the traditional party night for their exceptional input. All the in the beer tent. Our grateful appreciation to stand judges Lions and Lion Ladies as well as the

Bevis Fairbrother (Manager of the South various helpers worked extremely On Saturday 28th the main arena Coast Herald), Johan Bester (Chief hard and did our Club proud during was, once again, filled with fun & Magistrate) and Lion Lady President the entire event. action. The Show was officially Myrna Masson for all their efforts in opened by Hibiscus Coast Mayor selecting the winning stands. Take a bow Sheppie Lions Cynthia Mcwebu and speeches were and Ladies, we pulled off yet delivered by District Governor Adrian At 15:00 a really enjoyable Bollywood

another fantastic show!!Barnes and Club President Jean Extravaganza featuring multinational

on Thursday the 26th of July

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Lions in Action At the 2012 Lions Show

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Bumper

Ballie

Ally C

at LION ALASTAIR WARMANMarried to : KarinChildren : Kyle (25) & Veronique (27)Occupation : Engineering ManagerBeen a Lion since : 1997 Sponsored by : Lion Trevor ReadGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Lion of the year (2010)Hobbies : sport squash – enjoy Wildlife Bad Habits : Falling asleep in company Your philosophy on life : Forget the past, enjoy the present and don’t worry about the future

LION KEVIN ROSSMarried to : SingleChildren : Camilla (27) married to Arthur with one 3 month old baby named James, Jarrod son (25) Warrick son (14)Occupation : Building ContractorBeen a Lion since : 2006 Sponsored by : Lion Martin RundleGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Past President, Lion of the Year twice, special appreciation award 2006/07Hobbies : Outdoor life, Driving 4 x 4 trails, camping Bad Habits : BeerYour philosophy on life : Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory./ If it's not fun don't do it!

LION PETER STOPPELMarried to : AntoinetteOccupation : AttorneyBeen a Lion since : 1997 Sponsored by : Lion Kelvin HulleyGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Not many! Probably that I am still a Lion. I have been part of Directors for one or two years. Have hosted a number of Golf Charity days over the last 10 years or so. At one stage I was the custodian of Constitutional and Legal matters but this item was removed from the Agenda having been abrogated by disuse. Have advised and represented PS Lions on a number of contentious issues - the level of my success or lack thereof has been a subject of conjecture. All said and done I am a DJ of note!!Hobbies : Golf, Sport fanatic esp. Rugby and Soccer - I never walk alone...;music and interacting with people in general.Bad Habits : Many I guess but I don't listen enough and get too passionate at times!Your philosophy on life : To be content and happy. With my looks [droopy eye] and shortcomings I continually have to work at this! Music and working on a sense of humour [not easy at my age] does seem to help.My Hero in Lions; There are so many of them in Port Shepstone Lions but I give it to Crankshaft Hulley by a whisker. My pet dislike in Lions goes to the Undertaker, Rob Harley!

Member Profiles

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1999 Lions Show Committee

Top (L-R) Terry Jones (Show Office), Johann Du Plessis (Gate)Trevor Read (Catering)Geoff Stephenson (Bar)John Barrow (Communications)Paul Brauteseth (Grounds)

Middle (L-R)

Denis Meyer (Arena)Rob Bing (Woodworkers Association)Rob Harley (Entertainment)

Front (L-R)

Paul Adendorff (Show Convener)Pete Mc Killen (Club President)

South Coast Herald Editorial - July 6 2001

The Lions' Agricultural Show, the Lions Hibiscus Coast Show, or the Lions' South Coast Show - whatever it's name has been, the Hibiscus Coast's Annual Trade Show has always been a spectacular success. Now it goes by the short and snappy name of Lions Show - and it wears an equally modern look, appealing to a whole new generation of show visitors. The annual show has, for the past 15 years, been run by the Port Shepstone Lions Club and held at the Municipal Show Grounds in Port Shepstone. It was the brainchild of Lion Louis Marx, who convened the show for a number of years. All the proceeds of this event are ploughed back into local community assistance projects.

In 1989 the show was incorporated into the Hibiscus Festival programme. What a good move that was. July holidaymakers loved it and the show has grown exponentially since then. The Lions' Show 1989 was the first of many record breakers, with 20 000 festival followers flocking to the show. The arena events were the best the Hibiscus Coast had ever seen. They included a brilliant 'foot-up' motor cycle display by Natal Trials Riders, working dog trials with a delightful border collie herding a flock of geese, an equestrian event - the OK Grand Prix - and a performance by the pipes and drums of the Natal Mounted Rifles. The highlight of the Show was the action packed programme for the Saturday afternoon. After the newly crowned Hibiscus Queen arrived to welcome guests at the show, Oribi Commando carried out a simulated area patrol. Things hotted up when the patrol was 'ambushed' and a full scale battle broke out. Thanks to the then new Rinkaals ambulance the 'injured' were soon ferried to safety.Perhaps the most exciting event that afternoon was the South African Police Service's Reaction Unit's simulated bus hijacking. The high point of this breathtaking presentation was when a helicopter successfully placed two men on the roof of the moving bus.

The exciting arena programme set a precedent, but the Lions were more than equal to the challenge. The events simply get better every year. The trade expo section has grown enormously too and has become more and more professional over the years. It is now recognised as the perfect showcase for Hibiscus Coast businesses and stands are always fully booked well before the show. The judging of the stands is performed by an independent panel of judges. Trophies and certificates are awarded to stallholders for the following categories : Best Overall Stand, Best Outdoor Stand, Best Indoor Stand, Best Marketed Stand, Best Motor Dealer, Best Local Business, Best Small Business, Best School Stand. Coca Cola Fortune have also generously sponsored the floating trophy for the Best Small Business Stand. "Port Shepstone Lions can take a bow. This show is the biggest local service/fundraising project undertaken by a single service club. As a once-off it would have been good. To have kept it running and growing for all these years is truly an incredible achievement"

A Trip Down Memory Lane

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also donated new laser printers to various Lions Shows and Lions Golf days since 2007.

He organised Unitrans as the main sponsor for the 2009 Lions Show and Kyocera SA as main sponsor for the 2011 and 2012 Lions Shows.

Lion Danie been running Lions Bingo for the past 3 years.

Together with Lion Lady Marlene they started the Ladies Morning Tea in 2010 to raise funds

ion Danie Van Tonder was awarded for the underprivileged kids at Suid Natal with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Primary School. With these funds they go to LAward during the official opening Durban for 2 days and purchase Christmas

ceremony at the 2012 Lions Show. presents and stationary for the kids.

Lion Danie has been married to Marlene 2012 CATARACT CAMPfor 28 years. They have three children, Dewald, Danielle and J.C. They moved In 2012, after hearing of the huge backlog of to Port Shepstone 14 years ago. state patients in need of cataract operations,

Lion Danie became involved with UGU Lion Danie’s first exposure to our Club health dept, various companies and other was when he attended the Sheppie organizations to put together a cataract camp Charter Dinner in 2007 as a guest. for a week at GJ Crooks Hospital. He Shortly thereafter he was sworn in as a approached Lions District 410C to assist with member and became a Club director that the funding of R40 000 to fly 4 ophthalmic same year. surgeons from India to complete 200 cataract

operations. He assisted in the pre screening Lion Danie was awarded Lion of the Year of patients at the Civic Center and GJ Crooks in 2008. He was inducted as Club Hospital. He arranged transport with the President in 2009. assistance of LP Jean Masson for all 23

“Lions patients” organised by various Lions His various Lionistic awards include a Clubs around The District. During the cataract Certificate of Appreciation and pin from camp he was assisted by DC Jane Wicks and Club President Pieter van Niekerk, Lion Lynn Botha (Scottburgh Lions also Certificate of Appreciation and pin from assisted) in helping with paperwork, dressing International President Eberhard J Wirts, patients, feeding patients etc etc… He also during Lions Year 2009-2010 and ended up in theatre where he assisted in

moving equipment from one operating table to the other as there was a shortage of staff

Since their induction into the Port and equipment. After the surgery he delivered Shepstone Lions Club, both Lion Danie special post op medication to the homes of and Lion Lady Marlene have not missed the “Lions patients” and a free post op a single Multiple District Convention, checkup with a private eye specialist Dr Midyear Conference, Charter Dinner, Trevor Steyn to avoid patients traveling back Club Induction Dinner or Leadership to GJ Crooks Hospital. Retreat weekend.

Lion Danie was also Convener of Leadership Retreat for 2 years.

He regularly sponsors all printing for various Lions projects and functions, including Shelly Beach and Hibberdene L ions C lubs. He has donated Photocopiers to Angels Wings, and Hibberdene Lions Club eye clinic. He has

100% attendance every year since 2007.

Lion Lady Marlene was also awarded Lion Lady of the year 2011- 2012 in recognition of her tireless efforts in serving her community.

Since his induction, Lion Danie’s rigorous commitment to Lionism and to serving those less fortunate has been nothing short of exceptional. Well done Danie - a well deserved award!!

President : Jean MassonImmediate Past President : Kevin Ross1st Vice President : Andre Beneke2nd Vice President : Bruce Plumbley3rd Vice President : Philip BromleySecretary : Dale Mc GarryTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Andre BenekePublic Relations : Denis Meyer2nd Year Director : Barry Van Der Veen2nd Year Director : Nico De Jong1st Year Director : Gary Vogt1st Year Director : Alastair WarmanTailtwister : Kelvin HulleyLion Tamer : Mike Davidson

Lion Ladies President : Myrna MassonLion Ladies Secretary : Jacqui RiddenLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail :

Club Web Site : sheppielions.lionnet.org.za

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

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509Port Shepstone 4240

Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

[email protected]

I’m not sleeping.... Just resting my eyes!

PORT SHEPSTONE LIONS CLUB2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

And to end off..........

Our Newest Melvin Jones Fellow