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Lions Clubs International - District 201V1-4

A Note From the District Governor

Issue 2 November 2008 District Governor Alan Crilly

District Governor Alan Crilly installs Naomi Harrison into the Eaglehawk Club one day after her

18th Birthday.

Hi Lions! I trust that those who attended Convention at Maryborough enjoyed themselves as much as Marg and I did. The seats on Friday and Saturday certainly made us appreciate the Sunday seats. Congratulations to those fi rst time conventioneers. We hope you come back next year.

Also, congratulations to the Lions who were elected to the following positions.1. District Governor Elect- Jill Qualtrough2. 1st Vice District Governor – Graeme Lukey3. 2nd Vice District Governor – Phil Sheriff 4. Australian Lions Foundation – Eric Gittins (3yr term)5. Vic. Lions Rheumatism and Arthritis Medical Research Foundation – N. Selvendra (2yr term) 6. Licola – Steven Gordon (2yr term).

I also wish to thank PDG Barry Davis who fi lled in at the last minute and conducted the Memorial service beautifully.

Now well into the visitation program, I am appreciating the diff erent projects being

undertaken by the clubs. That variety can be repre-sented by Melton’s Kid’s Day Out, to Jeparit’s Auction, Ultima’s construction of a Putt Putt course, Daylesford’s Art Show, Glenroy’s Debutante Ball and Essendon’s assistance to Donald.

Our members are what International President Al Brandel says – Lions are Everyday Heroes Working Miracles Through Service.

Thank you to those clubs who participated in QUAHD for the fi rst time. Participating clubs doubled this year and I look forward to more clubs joining next year. Brown Hill Lions took home the trophy with Trentham Lions a close second – hope you enjoyed the fun.

IPDG Ross Wood announced and presented clubs with awards won during 2007/2008. Well done to Jeparit who took out the Man Hours competition.

Cabinet agreed to purchase a data projector. These machines are becoming increasingly necessary for an organization such as ours and we have been surviving on the goodwill of individuals. We have also applied for more through a Grants Program. If successful, they will be placed at strategic points throughout the District. My “Charity” this year is the Australian Lions Foun-dation. Clubs making donations are asked to make cheques out to “Lions Clubs International District 201V1-4”. Please include a note to Treasurer Paul that it is for the District Governors ALF Appeal.The following clubs are celebrating Anniversaries in the near future for –1 year – Caroline Springs10 years – Melbourne Chinese20 years – Maiden Gully/Marong35 years – Creswick40 years – Melton40 years – Ouyen.Enjoy your club and fellow members andKick – A – Goal.

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Riding for the Disabled - Maryborough Club Project

Riding for the Disabled commenced in Maryborough approximately 25 years ago.

A very active committee of around 18 volunteers work tirelessly to give pleasure each Tuesday to a large group of disabled children and adults.

Participants are encouraged and guided through their experience of horse riding. Firstly from contact with a horse, through to riding on their own, or with the guidance of helpers walking beside them.

Over several years the Lions Club of Maryborough has assisted the RDA to continue their valved work with financial assistance, erection of fenc-ing and building a mounting ramp.

This year Lions have Donated $300 to RDA for the purchase of helmets. These helmets must be replaced every 5 years for insurance and safety purposes.

The Lions Club Of Maryborough is at present raising money for a purpose built cart which can carry wheelchair bound clients, or be converted with seating and safety belts. Lions Lady Monica Hutchinson is one of these very busy volunteers.

Horses used by RDA belong to the volunteers and are pony club trained. To watch the faces joy of the clients and volunteers makes it all worth while.

Top: Lions Club of Maryborough President Wayne Thomas on left with RDA’s Kevin Marshall.

Centre: Client and volunteers using ramp built by Lions Members.

Bottom: Lions Lady Monica Hutchinson on Left assists the riders

Story and Photos from Lion Eric Symons

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Youth of the Year Dates: 1. Club finals are to be finished by the end of February.2. The Zone and Multi-Zone must be finished at the latest by the 18th March 20093. The District Final will be held on the 21st March at Windy Hill Essendon4. State finals are to be held in Geelong on the 4th April at a venue to be announced.

Mentors for Teens at RiskEssendon Club Project:Whether it’s going to the cinema, tinkering with cars or completing a training course, police and teenagers will work together over coming months.

In a first for the Moonee Valley area, a mentoring program will see police officers matched with at-risk teenagers to act as role models and reduce the chance of them becoming involved in crime.

Sen-Constable Jill Kilpatrick of Moonee Ponds police station is one of two officers taking part in the program which has received $1000 from the Essendon Lions Club.

“We’ll be doing social activities that will lead on to education and training,” Sen-Constable Kilpatrick said.

“We hope the young person gets some sort of education out of it, whether they get back to school or into some training that could lead to employment.”

Sen-Constable Kilpatrick said the teenagers would be matched with an officer with similar interests and would have one-on-one for three months.

Depending on their interests, they could do anything from going to the movies top fixing a car.

“The program is for young people who may not have had

Above: More photos of the Saturday night dance at the Maryborough Convention.

Top left: Val Turner of Melton, Helen Campbell Essendon, Jean Richards

Huntly Epsom and Jill Qualtrough

a steady influence in their lives. They are youths who have come into police contact who may. . . . have committed a crime,” she said.

“They might just be out on the streets late at night but hopefully we can give them some guidance.” The program has also been run in Dandenong.

Story by Cathy Nilbett

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District Convention - Maryborough

The October District Convention had it all. Friday night commenced with the civic reception hosted by the Mayor of Maryborough who welcomed the District Governor and his Committee to the Town Hall.

After the traditional Highland Pipers who played during the flag-raising ceremony, Lions were entertained by a Children’s Choir, Dance Group and the Maryborough Brass Band.

This was followed by supper; and what a traditional country hospitality the supper was with home-cooked sausage rolls and heaps of nibblies.

The Maryborough Club worked hard throughout the weekend to impress.

They were ably lead by the Convention Chairman Trevor Stevens and President Wayne Thomas.

On Saturday the crowd was entertained by three key-note speakers...............Continued on opposite Page

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The CEO of Lions Australia Rob Oerlemans spoke mainly on the GMH Sponsorship and the role of the National Office and how it provides service to Lions in Australia.

He also described the impact of the new branding and its aim to appeal to the public.

Next speaker was Past Council Chairman David McKenzie, who spoke about his role as Marketing Manager for Lions Australia.

The final speaker was Doctor Stefan Gruenert from Odyssy House in Melbourne, who spoke about drug rehabilitation.

Lunch time and all conventioneers piled into buses to different coffee shops around Maryborough. The Convention Chairman is still trying to work out why the buses came back with 70 less.

The afternoon continued on with the elections. Numerous elections were held for the DG-Elect, the new positions of first and second VDG, Licola, VLF, etc.Continued on Page 6 . . . . . . . .

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District Convention - Maryborough (Continued)Saturday night opened with the Men-o-the Hill Bush Band. Lions dressed for the occasion and had a great time.

Lion Len Cassidy was the centre of atten-tion and showed everyone how to dance “Strip the Willow” .

Parties at the motels followed well after midnight.

Sunday morning the convention continued with the Cakes and Mints Chairmen presentations.

Immediate Past District Governor Ross Wood then presented club awards for his previous year.

DG-Elect Jill Qualtrough announced the joint winners of the “Baby Photo Competition”. Only seven of the 21 cabinet member’s photos could be named. Only Cabinet Treasurer Paul Tijoe was named correctly by all entrants.

A couple of Cabinet members were embarrassed when they forgot which photo was theirs.

Vigorous debate from late notices of motions took place before lunch, causing a division of delegates present, so that the count could take place.

It is a wonderful organisation that can debate things openly and then continue to function as a team without prejudice.

A presentation by the Swan Hill Lions for next year’s convention came next. The convention will be held at the Tooleybuc Club - 40k North of Swan Hill.

Len Cassidy conducted Tail Twisting to end the convention prior to the closing ceremony.

Top Left to Right: Len Cassidy, Malcolm McCann, Maureen Cassidy.

Centre: Cabinet Treasurer Paul Tijoe audits the bar with Convention Chairman Trevor Stevens.

Bottom: Val Turner with Sergeant at Arms Geoff Stubbs

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Taken from the Clunes Monthly Newsletter.

EDWARD IAN MACFARLANE was born in 1945 in East Malvern to Ted and Glory Macfarlane, while his father was still serving in Bouganville with the AIF in World War 2. On his father’s return to Australia, they left Melbourne and moved to the family farm at Wando Bridge, just out of Casterton in western Victoria.Ian commenced his education at Wando Vale Primary School and completed his secondary education at Casterton High School. He then commenced training to be a Technician with the PMG and spent the next 33 years with the PMG/Telecom/Telstra.

In the early years he travelled all over western Victoria installing automatic telephone exchanges in many country towns and was eventually promoted to become a District Technical Manager, before becoming redundant in 1994.

He has had numerous and varied jobs since then and is currently employed at the Maryborough Hospital as the gardener and “Communications expert”!! Ian married Margaret in 1969 and they have four children, Andrea, Karen, Paul and David, and they now have 6 grandsons - still hoping for a granddaughter.

Ian and Margaret moved to Clunes on Show Day in 1972. Since then Ian has been involved in many organisations in Clunes and has done a tremendous amount for good for the community:

SHIRE COUNCILLOR: Ian became a councillor on the former Shire of Talbot and Clunes in 1987 when he took over from Harry Toole. He served in this position until 1991.

CLUNES COMMUNITY CENTRE: He was on the planning committee leading up to the official opening of this complex in 1988.

CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE: Ian joined the Clunes Urban Fire Brigade in February 1976 and is still a member of the CFA. He has held the positions of Foreman and 2nd Lieutenant and was awarded a National Medal in 1991.

LIONS CLUB: Ian was a Charter Member of the Clunes Lions Club when it was first chartered in 1975. He served as Secretary for 8 years and 4 terms as President. When the Clunes Lions Club folded in 1998, Ian transferred to Creswick Lions Club where he is still a member. He was recently recognised for 33 years perfect attendance in Lions.

CLUNES ANGLING CLUB: He has been a member for almost 30 years and has been Secretary/Treasurer since 1991. A position he took on for 6 month and it has lasted for 17 years.

CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB: Ian was involved with the football club as a player and “Property Steward” for several years.

CLUNES SWIMMING CLUB: He was involved in this club in the mid 1970’s. Ian was always on call when there were any problems. The Lions Club used to paint the inside of the pool each year prior to opening for the summer.

CLUNES CEMETERY TRUST: Ian was appointed a Trustee in June 1994, and is still a valuable member.

CLUNES MUSEUM BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: He joined this board in early 2007 and has proved to be en-thusiastic towards its goals.

CLUNES LANDCARE: He served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Clunes Landcare Group, which is currently in recession. He was totally involved in all the projects that this group undertook.

Don’t Forget - Next District Convention in ‘Tooly Who’ - Toolybuc

Creswick Lions Club Member - Clunes Citizen of the Year

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State Leo Conference

Past Council Chairman and MD201 Marketing Manager, David McKenzie with his wife Lorraine at the

Maryborough District Convention

It was an unusually cold and wet blus-tery day when we journeyed to Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary School back in August.

The conference was supported by both the school and the Lions Club of Glenroy.

201V1-4 Lions Members represented were Ultima, Strathfieldsaye, Brunswick, Glenroy and Maiden-Gully Marong.

Leos State Chairman Henry Van der Wolde of the Brunswick Club conducted proceedings, along with our host Helen Jackson the Principal of Pascoe Vale.The conference started off with the official welcome and speeches. Following this was a lovely morning tea put on by the girls.The next session was totally unex-pected when the conference moved to the gymnasium; and attendees were taught how to do ‘Hip Hop’ for the next hour or so.Glenroy Lions then provided a magnificent BBQ and salad lunch for everyone.After lunch the Pascoe Vale and Monash Leos split into two groups to come up with ideas for Leo projects within their school and Clubs.

The conference was ended by DG Alan Crilly presenting attendance certificates to the Leos.