Newsletter – covering Scotland and north east England - Editor, PDG Lion Bill Fraser April 2011 Page 1

International Association of Lions Clubs

SERVING THROUGH CARING

Issue 10 April 2011 Incorporating the Newsletter of District Governor Larry Collins

INS I D E T HI S IS S U E

DG Larry

2 Welcome New Lions + DG Larry‟s Calendar

+ More from DG Larry

3 Teesdale + Morpeth

4 Whitby + Youth + Robert‟s Rules + Peace Poster

5 Ryedale + PU101s + Int Award

6 Darlington + Convention 2011

+ District at RHS

A message from

District Governor

Lion Larry Collins

Celebration of Lions UN Day, in the Scottish Parliament had to be changed this year due to the Parliament going in to recess in March for Scottish elections on the 5th May 2011. The presentation was held in the Edinburgh Capital Hotel, Clermiston Rd., Edinburgh during the 105NE District Cabinet meeting on 13th March. There was a presentation from Convenor/Treasurer of United Nations Association, Scotland, Mr Kenneth Stewart (Edinburgh Branch) accompanied by Emeritus Professor (Petroleum Engineering) Heriott Watt University Professor Dabir Tehrani who managed to escape to UK (Edinburgh) from Tehran during the overthrow of the Shah and has been a Professor at the University ever since. There were no Scottish MSPs in attendance as their presentation could have been construed as electioneering due to the forthcoming elections!

On March 8th I attended the United Nations Lions Day at The Houses of Parliament, Westminster, As previously arranged with my local MP I had a tour round the Palace of Westminster which was very enjoyable. Unfortunately the committee room where the annual (Lions/UN) meeting is held was required for state business and the replacement room was “fairly overcrowded” but an informative meeting - if warm - was interesting and enjoyable. Speakers were Lord Loomba CBE.(Lib Dem Peer) who was presented with MJF by Lions Club International 2ndVice President Wayne Madden, who remarked this was the first time he had presented a MJF to a Rotarian, accompanied by PDG Lion Jacquie Prebble (MD105) Chairman Council of Governors he presented Michael Newsome, Director of individual giving from UNICEF with a donation from MD105.

Mr. Phil Mulligan Executive Director United Nations Association UK. addressed the audience on UN work. Lion Brigitte Waterfield (MDHQ) organised the introduction and presentation to Sunita Punpanya the MD105 peace poster winner whose entry will go on to UN (New York) for display and judging in the final of the International Peace Posters Competition. Further speakers were Co-ordinator MD105 IRO Lion John Charles ,DG(BN) Lion David Winsland gave the vote of Thanks. Our host for the event was The Rt. Hon Lion Mark Francis MP Vice Chairman of Her Majesty`s Household in the Government Whips Office and Lion President of the Palace of Westminster Lions Club

DG Larry……..

2010-11

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More Updates From DG Larry

Several District Lions Clubs have received the e-mail detailed below. NOTE: Nothing has come via myself as DG nor have I had any notification requesting the Council of Governors approval.I suggest your club takes whatever action you deem to be appropriate. From: Mark Newton Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: Round Wales Challenge

Dear Sir or Madam, I am doing a trip around the edges of Wales on my mobility scooter to raise money for The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes and 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards. The trip, all being well will last about 46 days and I will cover approximately 1200 miles. I will be starting on the 1st May and will hopefully finish on the 21st June. Would you be able to help in anyway? By putting up a poster, there is a link to an A4 poster on the website (in PDF format). By making a pledge, this can be done on the website, no monies will be collected until after I have completed the trip or by spreading the word? If you would like more information about the trip please see the website, www.roundwales.co.uk or give me a call: 07773 903188 Any help is greatly appreciated Many thanks, Mark Newton

DG Larry……..

WELCOME THE FOLLOWING

TO THE FAMILY OF LIONS

Thank you to all the sponsors for introducing the new members:

Club New Member Sponsor Lion

Aberdeen Katrina Millar Rebecca Millar

Aberdeen Toivi Laats George Murray

Aberdeen Taimo Laats George Murray

Alnwick Janette Margaret Frank Graham Luke

Helensburgh Gordon Keir Bickerton John Busby

Yarm Graham Richard Clarke Chris Kendrew

Aberdeen Bon Accord Emma Dyce Susan Dyce

Aberdeen Richard Sage Chris Southworth

Dumfries Wilma Kennedy-Moffatt

Yarm John Dunn

CALENDAR

OF EVENTS

DG Larry’s Travels

April 2011: Friday 8

th: Rotary District (Stockton) Dinner

11,12,13: Club Visits 15,16,17: Oban and Lorne 25

th Charter

Friday 15: Ryedale Charter Attended by 1

st VDG(E) John Sutherland

Saturday 16: Northallerton Lioness 22 years in Lions Organisation.*DG(E) Alan Deacon 18,19,20 and 26,27: Club Visits Saturday 30: City of Durham Lions Club Charter Dates will be confirmed directly with each club Secretary/President by DG via, e-mail / telephone.

Articles Suitable for Spotlight being circulated via District E-mail

Co-ordinator, Lion Mike Rogers

I would like remind clubs that advertising of, and invitations to, Lions Club Fundraising Events, Fun Days, Food Festivals, Beer Festivals, Carnival / Shows etc should be sent through “Spotlight” and

not through the “IT E-mail Co-ordinator”. There is sound reasoning behind this as Spotlight goes out to a wider audience including all UK & Ireland District Governors. General circulars are limited to our own District e-mail list I would like to see a supplement of forthcoming Lions Events printed which would enable any “holidaying or visiting” Lions to attend or perhaps even encouraging neighbouring clubs to attend.

Please can I take this opportunity to further remind you all, of our MD105 Council Chairman, PDG Lion Jacquie Prebble`s request for photographs with brief descriptions of the various Lighthouses around Britain`s Coast, Please send either to her (address details as directory) or to myself. This is of course to tie in with the presentation of a book to International President Sid Scruggs in relation to the Beacon of Hope. We in 105NE have a great costal area with many “Beacons of Hope”, lets show them off.

DG Larry……..

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Teesdale Lions Pride

At a recent meeting of Teesdale and District Lions Club President Nick Barron had a proud moment when he welcomed his daughter Tammy into the club.

As Tammy said "I feel as if I have been a Lion all my life - or thereabouts, and enjoy all the fundraising and social aspects of the clubs, and I'm looking forward to being a member of Teesdale and District Lions Club"

Like a true Lion, she immediately agreed to store a

box of banners (she'll soon learn !!!)

PHOTO: A proud moment for PDG Nick as Lion

President when he inducted his daughter as a member

of Teesdale

At the same meeting Lion President Nick was presented with a 25 year chevron by Zone Chairman Lion Fiona Doyle.

PHOTO:

Zone Chair, Lion Fiona

with PDG Lion Nick

A really proud day for

PDG Lion Nick ………..

25 years !

A Vintage Lion

and it only seems like yesterday!!!

Lion Sue Barron, Teesdale & District Lions Club

.

Morpeth Lions Support Marie Curie Cancer Care

It‟s that time of the year again when some local dandy Lions pick up boxes of daffodils in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity. In addition, this year they were able to sport an eye catching Marie Curie hat.

A combination of collections in Morrison‟s store on three days with a Saturday Street collection saw a total of £2034.27 raised for the charity; over a quarter more than was raised last year and a record for the Morpeth Marie Curie collection.

Local Marie Curie Cancer Care Organiser Cynthia Lilburn said „We have been amazed at the amount the generous Morpeth public has contributed this year. We are grateful to the Morpeth Lions Club members as well as our usual helpers who contributed so much to this success. In addition we thank Morrison‟s for so kindly allowing us to collect over three days.‟

In reply, Lions organiser, Simon Pringle, said „Morpeth Lions Club is very pleased to help Marie Curie Cancer Care and is gratified to hear of the collections outcome; of which the Lions collected two thirds; There can not be many of us who have not been affected directly or indirectly by this terrible disease. We are aware of the wonderful work undertaken by Marie Curie; particularly at their Newcastle Hospice. We are confident that the Morpeth public’s kindness will be well spent.‟

Photo: Morpeth Lions Club members (L-R) Richard

Roberts, Jerry Nelson, Simon Pringle, Allen Oakes,

Den Gray and Robin Cooper with local Marie Curie

Cancer Care organiser, Cynthia Lilburn.

Simon Pringle, Morpeth Lions Club PR Officer

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Whitby & District Lions 2nd Beer Festival 28, 29, 30 July 2011 - 12.00 noon start

All proceeds will go to the Air Ambulance Service (The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and The Great North Air Ambulance)

The event will again be held at the Metropol Hotel, Whitby. It being so close to Yorkshire day (1/8/11) it is our aim to have as many Yorkshire real ale brew's available as possible. This year, funds raised will be shared between local region Air Ambulance Services. The festival will have over 30 specially selected unique high quality beers and ciders which have been brewed either locally or regionally.

There will also be a fine selection of locally produced food available to enjoy along with the beer and cider. On entry each person will receive a commemorative glass tankard and souvenir programme. You can also vote for the best recommended draft beer or cider at the end of the festival

So why not visit Whitby for the weekend and join in the fun ! This will be an excellent event for all the family, enjoy the excellent beer and the local area of West Cliff where the Met is located.

Anyone requiring more info should contact my self, Lion Pres. Chris Lawson on: tiffylaws@hotmail.co.uk

or Lion Sec. Richard Jackson on: jaco.rhyahoo.co.uk Lion President Chris Lawson, Whitby & District Lions Club

Robert’s Rules

Recently I have been asked by some Lions what is ROBERT’S RULES It is:

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE RULES FOR MEETINGS OF YOUR LIONS CLUB, CIVIC, OR CHARITABLE ORGANISATION To find out more about Robert’s Rules view:

www.robertsrules.com/faq.html

PDG Lion Bill Fraser, Communications Chair

Spotlight on Youth

Youth Symposium 2011

Giving and gaining

Focused on young people giving their time and energy to community service and gaining valuable experience along with life and leadership skills.

Sunday June 12th 2011 at St John’s Hotel,

Warwick Road, Solihull, Birmingham, B91 1AT

Coffee and registration 9.30am for a 10.00am start, lunch will be provided and the session should finish around 3.00pm Four places will be reserved for each District until 3rd May, with applicants to be nominated by the District Governor. There is no charge to Districts or participants. Any places not booked by then will be offered to those on the reserve list (where Districts have requested more than four places) and opened to any

other interested Lions.

If the number of applicants exceeds the allocated places, selection will be based on the benefit that applicants attendance will contribute to District 105NE. I would be obliged if those Lions who wish to attend, will send their details to me at : lcollins105@tiscali.co.uk, with details of your Lions Youth involvement, as soon as possible, in order that selection can be made before 3 May 2011.

Thank You, Yours in Lionism

DG Larry Collins

Peace Poster 2011 - 12

Hello folks, just a reminder, It‟s Peace Poster time again.

This years theme is "Children Know Peace"

Packs can be had through me at £8 per pack, It seems to be the same clubs sponsoring every year, why not have a go if you haven‟t already. You could take a pack along to prospective groups. View pages 14/15 of the LION magazine to see last years District winners posters.

Lion Audrey Carey, District Peace Poster Officer

Newsletter – covering Scotland and north east England - Editor, PDG Lion Bill Fraser April 2011 Page 5

Ryedale Lions Community Activity

assists a local disabled resident

Ryedale resident, June Ramshaw of Helmsley, is looking forward to spring 2011 and the prospect of enjoying her new disabled friendly garden, thanks to the efforts of two local charities,Ryedale Lions Club and Ryedale Citizens Advice Bureau. June, is confined to her wheelchair following an operation on her spine in 2008 and found that she could not make use of her garden because she could not get around in her wheelchair. ’I did not really know how to go about getting help to make my garden accessible, so I sent an email to Ryedale CAB, asking if they knew of any help I could get. Within a couple of days the CAB in Malton got in touch with me and said they would try to get me the help I needed ‟

PHOTO:

The garden

before Ryedale

Lions Club

got to work

Mrs Ramshaw had worked in the retail trade prior to becoming ill and Ryedale CAB approached a national occupational charity, the Retail Trust, for funding for the project. CAB volunteer, Mary Borrett, approached Ryedale Lions Club to see what help they could give towards making June‟s garden a pleasant place to spend time and she raised £500 from the Retail Trust. Ryedale Lions Club provided the manpower. Jerry Scarr publicity officer of Ryedale Lions said “ We had a great team effort over 5 visits to transform June‟s garden with Lion Richard Otterburn as our project manager and garden designer. Ryedale Lions Club would like to give very special thanks to Mark Northgrave of Ryedale Skip Hire for donating the crushed rubble, Danny Beckwith who loaned the wacker plate, Jim Dale who loaned the cement mixer, Mr & Mrs Danks who donated paving slabs, Ian Rogers of Rogers Roses who donated rose bushes, Lion David Wass for the garden waste disposal, and last and by no means least Eileen Wray, wife of Lion Robin Wray who supplied cakes and made numerous

cups of coffee and tea keeping the lads happy and working hard. June told us “ I am amazed that two local charities, working together in this way, have managed to transform a space that was useless to me, into a

PDG Lion Bill Walker Receives an International Leadership Award

At the recent District

Cabinet meeting,

DG Larry presented

an International

President’s

Leadership Award to

PDG Lion Bill Walker

The medal, a Lions International Leadership Award, reflected the sterling work carried out whilst PDG Bill was acting as Club Secretary for Stranraer Lions Club. He also travelled to and from Dumfries to Stranraer on a regular basis. PDGLion Bill put in the extra effort while trying to save Stranraer Lions Club from closing.

PU101s and MD Directory

I wish to remind presidents and secretaries of clubs again to please complete and send PU101 forms Could all clubs who know their new incoming Officers please e-mail details to MDHQ. All we need to know at the moment are the details of incoming President ,Secretary ,Treasurer and Membership Officer. These details will be used in providing information for the new directories. MDHQ will send you a copy of the details they hold on file for you to verify. If you normally send your details electronically on line to HQ Oakbrook please copy MDHQ. Please inform MDHQ if there are any changes being made to the re-directing of your Club’s 0845 telephone numbers. DG Larry

PHOTO:

The garden

after Ryedale

Lions Club

got to work

garden that I can get around in my wheelchair.The garden will enhance my life and give me a lot a pleasure and for that I would like to thank Ryedale CAB and Ryedale Lions Club for making this wish come true‟. Lion Jerry Scarr, Publicity Officer, Ryedale Lions

Newsletter – covering Scotland and north east England - Editor, PDG Lion Bill Fraser April 2011 Page 6

Darlington Lions Club Donate to MS

Darlington Lions Club presented a £1000 cheque to Helen Nicholls, chairwoman of the Darlington Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Photo left to right: Richard Western, Lion President

Darlington, Helen Nicholls chairwoman, Darlington

Branch Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Sylvia

Western, MS committee member

Helen thanked Richard Western the Darlington Lions President for their generous support, saying “this money will be used locally to provide members with transport to physiotherapy sessions and other important services”.

The group meets monthly and members are invited to regular support sessions and events. For more information visit their website at: www.mssociety.org.uk/darlington

Lion Stephen Harwood Darlington Lions PR Officer

District 105NE attending Royal Highland Show 2011 at Ingliston, Edinburgh, for second year ……. Thurs. 23 to Sun. 26 June 2011

The show was well attended last year and we raised awareness about our organisation and Lions Projects including MiaB, Recycle for Sight & Hearing. We distributed MedicAlert material and Tacade material. Anyone interested in attending to support and assist on the stand please let me know before the end of May 2011. We only have tickets for 3 Lions each day due to cost of stand etc. I have my own ticket as a member of RHASS so if anyone else is a member, perhaps you can attend as a Lion !

PDG Lion Bill Fraser – Organisor RHAS 2011

Once again, may I apologise for the delay of Spotlight due to lack of articles from Clubs and District Officers. DG Larry has also made comment about the number of items now being circulated via Lion Mike Rogers, District E-mail Co-ordinator, instead of through Spotlight

Please Note: Articles for May 2011

Required by Monday 25 April : to PDG Lion Bill Fraser district105ne@aol.com

HAVE YOU BOOKED YET ?

District 105NE Convention 105NE - 29

th

Convention - 2011

Easingwold District Lions Club Supported by Thirsk & Northallerton Lions Club

The Date For your Diary

Fri.18 – Sat.19

November 2011 BURN HALL HOTEL & Conference Centre Tollerton Road, Huby, York, YO61 1JB

Convention Chair 2011 Lion Ian Muir

(Easingwold District Lions Club)

Hotel Website - www.burn-hall.co.uk

Convention Booking Form An MS Word 97-2003 copy of the

“Booking Form” included with this circulation of Spotlight.

Please complete and return ASAP