The 201Q2 District Governor’s B Our Leo chairman Lion/Leo Tom shortly be having the Leo of the Yea to find our next champion from our Di As most will be aware Tom won the Leo of the Year competition last year to be one of the International Leos’ He was given his award plus an President’s award at the ANZI forum Coast in September last year. I want to thank all the District's mem our schools, and especially our con Judges for all they are doing for the c I wish all our contestants all the competition and the winner all the State competition. This month is very important. Eac select their next executive to lead t the next Lions year. I encourage all c carefully about whom they select t and when they make their selectio them and support them. After the Xmas break one of the ch have today is that the clubs dues are payment. District Governor Barry Brockba Bulletin Is m Porter will ar competition istrict. Multi District r and went on ’ of the year. International m on the Gold mbers, Clubs, ntestants and competition. best for the best for the ch club must them through clubs to think to lead them ons to back hallenges we e now due for The Perth Convention encourage all our Lion National Convention. Th great speakers and we events. Plus it is in Pert Australia. Come along the ocean! The first Convention I w learnt a lot and really en fellowship. I have b convention since. All of our District’s Perth invited to a District get t supporting all our Dist especially the first time M The International Conve Busan (Pusan) in Sout earlier this year. Come DGE Doug and see h District Leader. Best regards Lion Barry and Joy Collinsville Lions Club ank ssue 9 – March 2012 is fast approaching and I ns to consider going to a hese are good events with all learn a lot from these th, on the opposite side of and see the sun set over went to was in Darwin and I njoyed the experience and been to every national h conventioneers will all be together. I look forward to trict’s conventioneers and MD conventioneers. ention this year will be in uth Korea. It will be a bit e along and support our him transition to our next b inducts four new Lions.
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The 201Q2 District Governor’s Bulletin
Our Leo chairman Lion/Leo Tom Porter willshortly be having the Leo of the Year competitionto find our next champion from our District.
As most will be aware Tom won the Multi DistrictLeo of the Year competition last year and went onto be one of the International Leos’He was given his award plus an InternationalPresident’s award at the ANZI forum on the GoldCoast in September last year.
I want to thank all the District's membersour schools, and especially our contestants andJudges for all they are doing for the competition.
I wish all our contestants all the best for thecompetition and the winner all the best for theState competition.
This month is very important. Each club mustselect their next executive to lead them ththe next Lions year. I encourage all clubs to thinkcarefully about whom they select to lead themand when they make their selections to backthem and support them.
After the Xmas break one of the challenges wehave today is that the clubs dues arepayment.
District Governor Barry Brockbank
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Our Leo chairman Lion/Leo Tom Porter willshortly be having the Leo of the Year competition
istrict.
As most will be aware Tom won the Multi DistrictLeo of the Year competition last year and went on
’ of the year.He was given his award plus an International
s award at the ANZI forum on the Gold
I want to thank all the District's members, Clubs,our schools, and especially our contestants andJudges for all they are doing for the competition.
I wish all our contestants all the best for thetion and the winner all the best for the
This month is very important. Each club mustselect their next executive to lead them throughthe next Lions year. I encourage all clubs to thinkcarefully about whom they select to lead themand when they make their selections to back
After the Xmas break one of the challenges wehave today is that the clubs dues are now due for
The Perth Convention is fast approaching and Iencourage all our Lions to consider going to aNational Convention. These are good events withgreat speakers and we all learn a lot from theseevents. Plus it is in Perth, on theAustralia. Come along and see the sun set overthe ocean!
The first Convention I went to was in Darwin and Ilearnt a lot and really enjoyed the experience andfellowship. I have been to every nationalconvention since.
All of our District’s Perth conventioneers will all beinvited to a District get together. I look forward tosupporting all our Districtespecially the first time M D
The International ConventionBusan (Pusan) in South Korea. It will be a bitearlier this year. Come along and support ourDGE Doug and see him transition to our nextDistrict Leader.
Best regards
Lion Barry and Joy
Collinsville Lions Club induct
Barry Brockbank
Issue 9 – March 2012
The Perth Convention is fast approaching and Iencourage all our Lions to consider going to aNational Convention. These are good events withgreat speakers and we all learn a lot from theseevents. Plus it is in Perth, on the opposite side ofAustralia. Come along and see the sun set over
The first Convention I went to was in Darwin and Ilearnt a lot and really enjoyed the experience andfellowship. I have been to every national
s Perth conventioneers will all beinvited to a District get together. I look forward to
istrict’s conventioneers andM D conventioneers.
The International Convention this year will be inSouth Korea. It will be a bit
earlier this year. Come along and support ourDGE Doug and see him transition to our next
Lion Barry and Joy
Collinsville Lions Club inducts four new Lions.
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Leaders Inspire Belief
Our 2011-2012 international theme is comprised oftwo simple, but very powerful words, I BELIEVE.
Our founder, Melvin Jones believed that one personcould make a difference. He believed that by creatingan organization focused on serving those in need, hecould improve the lives of many. He had the courageto carry through on his idea, he had the commitment toput forth the necessary effort, and he took action toturn his dream into a reality.
President Tam shares in Melvin Jones’ belief that witheach Lions club member, the impact of our servicebroadens and the world is improved, person byperson, community by community. He furtherrecognizes that one of the most important things aleader can bring to others in an organization is thebelief that they can make a difference. As leaders, wemust inspire belief in others.
Consider these five characteristics that you, as a Lionsleader, can use to help foster that belief among ourmembers:
1. Authenticity – As a leader, you are the message;who you are must be conveyed authentically.2. Transparency – Even if things are not perfect,share as appropriate; focus on what is real and onwhat is possible.
3. Vision & creativity – Appreciate the value of visionand creativity in inspiring others to dream, to take risksand to move to action; make sure your vision isattainable and grounded in reality.
4. Willingness to make tough decisions – Beforeothers are willing to believe, they must see that theirleaders are willing to break new ground. Pay attentionnot only to the urgent, but to the important, sacrificesome good ideas for fewer better ones, and alignresources to maintain a focused purpose.
5. Strategic communication – Leaders who inspireinvest in communications. Effective leaders provideconstant, clear and consistent communicationincluding information updates, candid commentary oncritical issues, a focus on areas in need of attentionand an open invitation for two-way communication.
Many leaders do not give appropriate attention tothese five critical characteristics, but leaders whoinspire belief, do. Do you inspire belief?
The Club Excellence Process
The CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS (CEP) is aboutto roll out right across Australia, with facilitators in theprocess of receiving training so that they may helpintroduce the concept to clubs within our District.
WHAT IS CEP. Club Excellence Process is a workshopprogram dedicated to club improvement. A club thatdecides to participate in the CEP will be guided by afacilitator through four steps which will examine theircommunity’s needs, analyse their membershipexperience, use resources and development actionplans.
For some time now we have been hearing variouscomments across our District like:-
My club does not do much in the communityanymore
Our meetings are staid and boring – notattractive to new members
Most of our activities are done by the samefew members – how do I get involved
We don’t seem to be able to attract newmembers, and those who do join don’t stayvery long
If any one of these or similar statements applies toyour club, then you should consider introducing theProcess to your club.
For more information please contact your ZoneChairperson, Global Membership Team Team LeaderPDG John Muller, or Global Leadership Team TeamLeader IPDG Pat Lynch.
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In 1994 the Lions Club of Tamworth Peel Valley Inc.Instigated an award to honour people involved inCountry Music who have used their musical talents togive community service in a voluntary capacity.
Nominations are called from Lions Clubs throughoutAustralia and this year Colin (Cactus) Martens fromSouth Australia was selected to receive the 19
th
P.V.L.C. Australian Country Music Community ServiceAward at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.Cactus was nominated by the Lions Club of Port PirieInc. in South Australia.
The Award was presented by Peel Valley Lions Clubpresident Terry Hill live on air on Volkswagen AmarokTamworth Festival FM on Sunday 22nd January.
Cactus has spent countless hours over the yearsraising funds for numerous charities in the Port Piriedistrict including Heartbeat, Cancer foundation andRiding for the Disabled. When he is not using histalents to assist the local country music clubs he canbe seen entertaining at Senior Citizens and Old FolksHomes, Laura Hospital, CARA Kids Camp and CrystalBrooks Possums Club for the intellectually ChallengedAdults.
Cactus received a distinctive mounted TamworthDunny created by local renowned ceramic artist FredHillier and a cheque for $500 which he will donate partto the Chemo Therapy unit at the Port Pirie healthService and the balance to Port Pirie Riding for theDisabledFurther information can be obtained from Lion TerryHill on 02 67656042.
The only problem with golf is that the slow people arealways in front of you and the fast people always endup behind you.
My therapist told me the way to achieve true innerpeace is to finish what I start.So far today, I have finished two bags of chips and achocolate cake. I feel better already
Dear Fellow Secretaries,
Just a couple of very important reminders for themonth of March.
PU101 FORMS.
The PU101 form were emailed or posted to all clubswith copies to the Cabinet Officers on the 7
thFebruary.
It is of the utmost importance that this form be filled inand sent back to me as soon as possible after yourclub elections but definitely no later than the 31
st
March which is the date on the form.MD Office is trailing a new method of collating theinformation for the Australian Lions Directory and theinformation must be sent by the Cabinet Secretaries tothe MD Cabinet Secretary Co-ordinator earlier than inprevious years – hence the cut off date is most crucial.
RETURN FORMS FOR MD CONVENTION PERTH.
The Return forms for the MD Convention in Perth werealso emailed and posted to all clubs with copies to allCabinet Officers on the 7
thFebruary.
If you have a member attending the Convention theDelegates & Alternates form must be filled in.If you have had a deceased member or partner sincethe MD Convention last year, the RemembranceService form must be filled in.Both forms need to be returned even if “nil” attendanceand “nil” deaths. These must be returned no later thanthe 31
stMarch which is the date on the form.
I thank you most sincerely for your prompt attendanceto these forms.
Maryann CrozierCabinet Secretary
IMPORTANT Please NoteCHANGES OF CONTACT ADDRESSES ETC.
PDG Carlo & Rosa Cavallo15 Victoria Mill RoadINGHAM 4850PH (07) 4776-0903Email [email protected]
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Miss Popularity meetsPersonality QuestEntrant
Rachelle McNamaraIn November 2011 I was fortunate enough to travel toBrisbane for the Lions Medical Research PersonalityQuest Hospital Visit and Workshop. As the winner ofthe Lions 201Q2 Miss Popularity Quest I am the Q2entrant in the Lions Medical Research PersonalityQuest (LMRPQ). This Quest is the main fundraiser forthe Lions Medical Research Foundation (LMRF) withthe aim of entrants raising funds in their communitiesto fund lifesaving medical research and increaseawareness of the achievements of the Quest andFoundation. LMRF funds 4 medical researchers peryear, with each researcher funded for a 3 year term.Over $12 million have been raised in the 40 yearhistory of the quest which has funded many lifesavingmedical treatments. These include the development ofthe world renowned Gardasil vaccination againstCervical Cancer, kidney transplantation, oral insulin fordiabetes and King Brown snake anti-coagulant toname a few.
Quest entrants were flown to Brisbane in November tocomplete a tour of the Royal Brisbane and Women’sHospital where we met current LMRF researchers andwere taken on a tour of the Perinatal Intensive CareWard. This gave me the opportunity to speakpersonally to researcher Dr Tracey Bjorkman abouther research into neonatal hypoxic brain injury, whichis a special interest of mine, being a medical studenthoping to practice obstetrics upon graduation. Wewere also given a presentation from 2011 PersonalityWinner Georgina McKenzie who spoke about heramazing quest experience and year representing theLions Medical Research Foundation. I thoroughlyenjoyed the Hospital Visit and was very appreciative tohave the chance to meet the twenty other Questentrants and Quest Chairwoman Lesley Lyons. Iwould like to thank Dianne Pyers and the Lions 201Q2Miss Popularity Quest for this wonderful opportunityand for your organisation of the trip.
I returned from my hospital visit very motivated tocontinue my year of fundraising for the Lions MedicalResearch Foundation. The Grand Final for the LionsMedical Research Personality Quest is being held inBrisbane on the 16
thof June 2012. If you are
interested in donating funds toward my quest pleaseemail [email protected]. Remember,every dollar which we raise helps fund medicalresearchers to save lives.For more information you can also visit the LMRPQwebsite:http://www.lionsmedicalresearchpersonalityquest.org.au/Or the LMRFwebsite: www.lionsmedicalresearchfoundation.org.au
Rachelle McNamara2011 Lions 201Q2 Miss Popularity Quest Winner2012 Q2 entrant in the Lions Medical ResearchPersonality Quest
201-Q2 District FinalLions Youth of the Year Quest
Please Note: Payment at the door preferably by ClubCheque to cover cost of all attending.
No refunds for late omissions as booking numbers arefinal.
Deadline for Registration: Friday 16th March to DianeHobbs
Advise numbers by phone or email asap and forwardform with names to
Lions Club of Ingham, PO Box 217, Ingham Q. 4850Cheque to be made payable to: Ingham Lions Club
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Lions MD Convention 2012 Perth
The Lions Multiple District Convention will be held inPerth from Friday 4
thMay to Monday 7
thMay 2012 to
celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Lions in WesternAustralia and the 60
thLions Multiple District
Convention
What's Happening
Registrations for the 2012 Multiple Convention arecoming in at a steady if slow rate, it appears that this isthe “norm” within Lions conventions, as in the past themajority of registrations appear in the final few weeksprior to the convention starting, the conventioncommittee ask members to consider making theirregistrations now which will assist the committeeregarding bookings and catering. Your support wouldbe appreciated.Details of the functions to be held at the Conventionare available on the Registration form that can bedownloaded from our websitehttp://www.lionsclubs.org.au/perth2012convention/
Depending on the type of accommodation you arelooking for in Perth we recommend that you book assoon as possible - there are links on the website foraccommodation, including caravans, as well as toursto complement your trip to Western Australia.
The Tourism WA website athttp://www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx also has a lot of informationabout what is happening in WA,
The program for the Convention has not yet beenfinalised and is being regularly updated we are lookingat providing entertaining and informative key notespeakers as well as Leo of the Year, Youth of the Yearand will be conducting part of our "Lions WA Childrenof Courage Awards" and “Club Hospitality” during theweekend. We also have in excess of 30 displaystands, this will be an opportunity to visit these standsand ask the exhibitors questions on various subjects.
During the convention there will be a show at theBurswood theatre which is adjacent to the conventioncentre, the show is “Mary Poppins” and will run fromApril 1 to May 12 2012 besides evening shows therewill be afternoon sessions.Yours in LionismBill RobertsonMD 2012 Convention Chairman
MD 201 Convention Perth4th – 7th May 2012
CUT OFF DATES:
Cut off for Club Hospitality on Friday 4th May is 1stMarch 2012.
Also a reminder that the Registrations close off is 20thApril 2012.
As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace isshattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that momentto throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what hisfrustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calmhim down, the boy continues to scream furiously andkick the seats around him.
Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an elderly man inthe uniform of an Air Force General is seen slowlywalking forward up the aisle. Stopping the flusteredmother with an upraised hand, the white-haired,courtly, soft-spoken General leans down and,motioning toward his chest, whispers something intothe boy's ear.
Instantly, the boy calms down, gently takes hismother's hand, and quietly fastens his seat belt. All theother passengers burst into spontaneous applause.
As the General slowly makes his way back to his seat,one of the cabin attendants touches his sleeve."Excuse me, General," she asks quietly, "but could Iask you what magic words you used on that little boy?"
The old man smiles serenely and gently confides, "Ishowed him my pilot's wings, service stars, and battleribbons, and explained that they entitle me to throwone passenger out the plane door on any flight Ichoose."
For the first time in many years, an old man travelledfrom his rural town to the city to attend a movie. Afterbuying his ticket, he stopped at the concession standto purchase some popcorn.
Handing the attendant $1.50, he couldn't help butcomment, "The last time I came to the movies,popcorn was only 15 cents.""Well, sir," the attendantreplied with a grin, "You're really going to enjoyyourself. We have sound now.."
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Robert (Bob) Allen - 26.03.1930 – 12.02.2012
1972 – 1975 Founding Director of the LionsMedical Foundation at the Princess AlexanderHospital, Brisbane (voluntary position)
This foundation now employees over 300 researchpersonnel and has provided important seed funding formedical research in the areas of kidney failure andkidney disease, gastroenterology, drug administration,asthma, urology and diabetes.
As Co-chairman 1972-74 of the Lions Renal ResearchLaboratory (voluntary position):
Built public awareness and support in the Lionscommunity to raise funds and the profile of researchbeing undertaken in the unit.
From this was able to develop the unit such that within5 years it was demonstrating internationallyacknowledged clinical and research success in thearea of kidney disease.
By 1974 had built sufficient momentum to establish theLions Kidney and Medical Research Foundation;commence construction of a medical research facilityin the grounds of the PA Hospital; and expandresearch into the fields of gastroenterology, drugadministration, asthma, urology and diabetes.
1972 – 1998 Appointed to the position of LionsInternational Development Manager for Australiaand Papua New Guinea.
This was the Executive Leadership role for Lions inAustralia and one of only a handful of International full-time paid roles world-wide, reporting to the LionsInternational Head Office in Chicago, USA
Directly or indirectly formed over 700 Lions Clubs inAustralia.
Recruited in excess of 10 000 people to volunteercommunity roles.
Provided leadership and coaching to new clubs andoffice bearers across Australia and PNG.
Personally mentored many club executives in theirleadership roles.
Managed national and international Lion’s initiatives inthe region including the Lion’s “Save Sight” program.This program has restored the eyesight of over fivemillion people globally through cataract operations.
Invited as keynote speaker at approximately 120conventions.
Promoted Lioness Clubs for women and Leo Clubs foryoung people in high schools and the community asnew initiatives of Lions worldwide.
1980 Introduced Lions Hearing Dog project intoAustralia
Co-founder of the Lions Hearing Dogs Training Centreat Verdun in South Australia (voluntary position)
This facility is the only hearing dog facility in theSouthern Hemisphere and was established in liaisonwith Agnes McGrath, founder of the Hearing DogsProgram in Denver, USA.
There are now over 400 dogs working in hearingimpaired homes in Australia and the program isaccredited as part of the CommonwealthGovernment’s initiatives to provide assistance todisabled people.
Lions continue to provide dogs to hearing impairedindividuals free of charge.
(From Lions Medical Foundation website - history:1963 – “A group of Lions Members discussed at aLions Convention the need to fund research intokidney disease. Lions Club members embraced thisidea and later expanded this funding into other medicalareas”.…this group was initiated by Bob Allen, whopromoted the concept for 9 years until the LionsMedical Foundation was founded in 1972)
PDG Bob Allen will be fondly remembered by manyLions in District Q2 for the encouragement andguidance given to our Clubs in North Queensland andPapua New Guinea in those early days
Editor PDG Peter Crozier (Friend)
Lions activities around the world
The most popular activity in the US was recyclingeyeglasses (83% of clubs participated).
In Canada, 63% of clubs are involved with dog guideprojects and activities that provide aid to the elderly.
Most of the clubs in Latin America (70%) participatedin vision screening projects.
In Europe, 35% of clubs participated in culturalprojects.
Donating blood was the most popular activity in theOrient and Southeast Asia (73% of clubs participated).
In the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, plantingtrees was the most popular service project (60% ofclubs participated).
Fifty-five percent of Lions clubs in Australia, Indonesia,New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the SouthPacific participated in cancer projects.
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The Tomato Company
An unemployed man is desperate to support his familyof a wife and three kids. He applies for a janitor's jobat a large firm and easily passes an aptitude test. Thehuman resources manager tells him, "You will be hiredat minimum wage of $5.35 an hour. Let me have youre-mail address so that we can get you in the loop. Oursystem will automatically e-mail you all the forms andadvise you when to start and where to report on yourfirst day." Taken back, the man protests that he ispoor and has neither a computer nor an e-mailaddress.
To this the manager replies, "You must understandthat to a company like ours that means that youvirtually do not exist. Without an e-mail address youcan hardly expect to be employed by a high-tech firm.Good day." Stunned, the man leaves.
Not knowing where to turn and having $10 in hiswallet, he walks past a farmers' market and sees astand selling 25 lb. crates of beautiful red tomatoes.He buys a crate, carries it to a busy corner anddisplays the tomatoes. In less than 2 hours he sells allthe tomatoes and makes 100% profit. Repeating theprocess several times more that day, he ends up withalmost $100 and arrives home that night with severalbags of groceries for his family .
During the night he decides to repeat the tomatobusiness the next day. By the end of the week he isgetting up early every day and working into the night.He multiplies his profits quickly. Early in the secondweek he acquires a cart to transport several boxes oftomatoes at a time, but before a month is up he sellsthe cart to buy a broken-down pickup truck.
At the end of a year he owns three old trucks. His twosons have left their neighbourhood gangs to help himwith the tomato business, his wife is buying thetomatoes, and his daughter is taking night courses atthe community college so she can keep books for him.
By the end of the second year he has a dozen verynice used trucks and employs fifteen previouslyunemployed people, all selling tomatoes. He continuesto work hard.
Time passes and at the end of the fifth year he owns afleet of nice trucks and a warehouse that his wifesupervises, plus two tomato farms that the boysmanage. The tomato company's payroll has puthundreds of homeless and jobless people to work. Hisdaughter reports that the business grossed over onemillion dollars. Planning for the future, he decides tobuy some life insurance.
Consulting with an insurance adviser, he picks aninsurance plan to fit his new circumstances. Then theadviser asks him for his e-mail address in order tosend the final documents electronically. When the manreplies that he doesn't have time to mess with acomputer and has no e-mail address, the insuranceman is stunned, "What, you don't have e-mail? Nocomputer? No Internet? Just think where you wouldbe today if you'd had all of that five years ago!" "Ha!"snorts the man. "If I'd had e-mail five years ago Iwould be sweeping floors at Microsoft and making$5.35 an hour."
Which brings us to the moral of the story: Since yougot this story by e-mail, you're probably closer tobeing a janitor than a millionaire.
ALMONER
As in previous years I would be most grateful if theClub Presidents or Secretaries could notify me if youhave had a member or member’s partner pass awayas I will send out a sympathy card to the bereavedfamily providing I am given the details to do so.Also if you have had a member with ill health orhospitalised I will send get well card to that person,again if I am given the details to do so.I also hold a set of flags on poles that can be used atfunerals or special occasions. The club requesting theuse of these flags is responsible for the collecting andreturning of the set from me and any costs involved inthe transporting of them.Thanking you all in anticipation of your assistance withthis portfolio, it is all part of caring for our members.
Maryann CrozierAlmoner 2011-12
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Queensland State FinalLions Youth of the Year Quest
Please make your Own accommodationbookings and advise that you are part of the Lions
Youth of The Year group booking.The establishment is holding several rooms for “Youth
of the Year Guests”.On Thursday 5
thApril we will cancel any remaining
rooms that are not booked.
Special Dietary Requirements: Please contact LionKay Waters or Lion Garry O'Dwyer
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Paddy went into a shop to buy a pair of gumboots.“What size do you want?” asked the man behind thecounter. “Dunno,” Paddy replied.The shopkeeper peered over the counter, gazed atPaddy’s feet for a moment, then chucked a pair ofgumboots across.“Try them,” he said, “they should be about right.”Paddy tugged the gumboots on, then began shufflingaround the shop, taking tiny little steps.“Do they fit OK? asked the shopkeeper.“Yes they’re fine,” said Paddy, “but have you got a pairwith a longer bit of string between them?”
It seems the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has a unique device for testing the strength ofwindshields on airplanes. The device is a gun thatlaunches a dead chicken at a plane's windshield atapproximately the speed the plane flies.
The theory is that if the windshield doesn't crack fromthe carcass impact, it'll survive a real collision with abird during flight. It seems the British were veryinterested in this and wanted to test a windshield on abrand new, speedy locomotive they're developing.
They borrowed the FAA's chicken launcher, loaded thechicken and fired. The ballistic chicken shattered thewindshield, went through the engineer's chair, brokean instrument panel and embedded itself in the backwall of the engine cab. The British were stunned andasked the FAA to recheck the test to see if everythingwas done correctly.
The FAA reviewed the test thoroughly and had onerecommendation: "Use a thawed chicken."
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Did you see anything about your favourite club projectthis month? Maybe you forgot to send it in.If you have any items you would like included in nextmonth’s bulletin (space permitting) this must bereceived NO LATER than 20th of the month by mailor email. If possible please forward items by emailwith pictures in JPEG format.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS IN THE LIONS FAMILY
On behalf of the family of Lions of District 201Q2, Iwould like to welcome the following new members whojoined our organisation in January, I wish them allmany enjoyable years of Lions Service.
District Governor Barry
Lions Club of Cardwell Lion Lynette RaineyLions Club of Collinsville Lion Gay J MorganLions Club of Collinsville Lion D MorganLions Club of Collinsville Lion Ben M WeeksLions Club of Collinsville Lion Mark E HobbsLions Club of Collinsville Lion Pat J HunterLions Club of Collinsville Lion Michelle M HunterLions Club of Edmonton Lion Glen BladesLions Club of Edmonton Lion John D’AndreaLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Solomon MamateLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Cedric BeloLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Emmanuel MambeiLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Joe ToesLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Sapi ToggoLions Club of Lae PNG Lion Cassender GarongLions Club of Ravenshoe & District
Lion Balbino Burnett (Reinstate)Lions Club of T’ville Nth Suburbs
Lion Ashley Baxter
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Four burner stainless steel hooded Barbequewith gas bottle $120Deluxe Webber $80Large Swing Set $80
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If you had to specify, in one word, why the human racehas not, and will never achieve its full potential, that
word would be meetings.
Solve the Membership Puzzle
All puzzles begin as a jumble of pieces. Each piece isan essential part of the whole picture, but until thepieces are properly assembled, the true potential ofthe picture cannot be realized.
Like a puzzle, a great Lions club has interestingpieces, and when properly working together, the resultis an active club making a significant difference in thecommunity.
Putting together the pieces of a successful club is notdifficult. It involves
taking a good, hard look at your club creating appropriate, measurable goals obtaining the needed resources to meet your
goals creating an action plan following through with the steps necessary to
meet your goals
The pieces are all right here. Simply choose thecategories below that are right for your club andassemble a successful membership picture that willbenefit your community and your members for years tocome.
Membership - Building a strong membership involvesthe successful recruitment, timely induction and properorientation of new members.
New Clubs - Extension - Reaching out to newpopulations by creating additional clubs is an excellentway to bring the services of Lions to underservedcommunities. There are several club formats tochoose from - one is certain to be perfect for yourclub's extension efforts!
Retention - Keeping club members interested andengaged is important to the health of your club. Theseretention resources are designed to help your clubkeep the members it worked so hard to recruit!
Awards - These special awards for Lions will honourrecipients for their membership efforts. Earn one ofthese prestigious honours!
