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4 International President’s report

5 Lions help Tegan down legal path

6 Lions action

8 Perth Convention coverage

12 Perth candids

14 Council Chairman’s report

17 Of trucks & tractors & planes

18 Meet the new District Governors

23 Where are they now?

24 Around the Nation

26 Official announcements

28 ALF financials

30 Candidates for 2nd Vice President

“To create and foster a spirit of understandingamong all people for humanitarian needs byproviding voluntary services throughcommunity involvement and internationalcooperation”

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COVER: ROSY OPTION ...Australian gardeners can nowgrow the official Lions rose, abeautifully toned bloom speciallybred to highlight theorganisation’s good deeds.Even better, a dollar from the saleof each rose will go to theAustralian Lions ChildhoodCancer Research Foundation.

Cover Photo: Treloar Roses

‘We serve’

Connections, influence, friendship, philanthropyJune - July 2012 Volume 100 No. 3

ContributionsContributions for the Aug-Sept 2012 issue

should be submitted by July 1 to The Editor,

Lion magazine, Fawcett Media, 20 Millett

Rd, Gisborne South, Victoria 3437 or emailed

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Lion – Australia and PNGLion - Australia and Papua New Guinea edition ispublished bi-monthly for the Multiple District 201Council of Lions Clubs International and circulated toall members.Published by MD201 Council of Governors and printed byPMP Print, 37-49 Browns Road, Clayton Victoria 3168.An official publication of Lions Clubs International, the Lionmagazine is published by authority of Board of Directors in21 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, French,Swedish, Italian, German, Finnish, Korean, Portuguese,Dutch, Danish, Chinese, Norwegian, Icelandic, Turkish,Greek, Hindi, Polish, Indonesian and Thai.Editor: Tony Fawcett, Fawcett Media20 Millett Road Gisborne South VIC 3437Phone: (03) 9744 1368Email: [email protected] Enquiries: Lions National Office31-33 Denison St, Newcastle West, NSW 2302Phone: (02) 4940-8033Lions Australia website: www.lionsclubs.org.auDeadlines: 1st day of month before cover date.MD201 Council of Governors: Lyn Shoemark C1, TrevorJacobs C2, Peter Blom OAM JP N1, Geoff Hobart N2, BobFindley N3, Michelle Bentley N4, Stephan Coleman N5,Lorraine McKenzie Q1, Barry Brockbank Q2, ArthurWitheyman Q3, John Lindsay Q4, Toby Crawford T1, PhillipSheriff V1-4, David Lowing V2, Kenneth H Blay V3, LouOnley V5, Brenda Henderson V6, Stuart MacFadyen W1,Peter Lamb W2. Council Chairman: Peter ClarkeDistribution of Magazine: Clubs and MembersAdditions to distribution list, deletions, changes of addressand of club will be made only when advised through theClub Membership and Activities report. Non-Lions, librariesand other organisations who wish to advise changes shouldcontact Lions National Office, Locked Bag 2000NEWCASTLE NSW 2300, Tel: 02 4940 8033 email:[email protected] Executive Director - Peter LynchManaging Editor - Dane La Joye, Lions Clubs International300 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USAExecutive Officers President Wing-Kun Tam, Unit 1901-2,19/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, HongKong, China; Immediate Past President Sid L. Scruggs III,698 Azalea Drive, Vass, North Carolina, 28394, USA; FirstVice President Wayne A. Madden, PO Box 208, Auburn,Indiana 46706, USA; Second Vice President Barry J. Palmer,PO Box 200, Berowra, NSW 2081, Australia.

Directors First year: Joaquim Cardoso Borralho,Linda-a-Velha, Portugal; Marvin Chambers, Saskatchewan,Canada; Bob Corlew, Tennessee, United States; ClaudetteCornet, Pau, France; Jagdish Gulati, Allahabad, India;Dave Hajny, Montana, United States; Tsugumichi Hata,Miyagi, Japan; Mark Hintzmann, Wisconsin, United States;Pongsak “PK” Kedsawadevong, Muang District, Thailand;Carolyn A. Messier, Connecticut, United States; Joe AlPicone, Texas, United States; Alan Theodore “Ted” Reiver,Delaware, United States; Brian E. Sheehan, Minnesota,United States; Junichi Takata, Toyama, Japan; Klaus Tang,Wied, Germany; Carlos A. Valencia, Miranda, Venezuela;Sunil Watawala, Negombo, Sri Lanka.Second Year: Yamandu P. Acosta, Alabama, United States;Douglas X. Alexander, New York, United States;Dr. Gary A. Anderson, Michigan, United States; NarendraBhandari, Pune, India; Janez Bohori , Kranj, Slovenia;James Cavallaro, Pennsylvania, United States;Ta-Lung Chiang, Taichung, MD 300 Taiwan;Per K. Christensen, Aalborg, Denmark; Edisson Karnopp,Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil; Sang-Do Lee, Daejeon, Korea;Sonja Pulley, Oregon, United States; Krishna Reddy,Bangalore, India; Robert G. Smith, California, United States;Eugene M. Spiess, South Carolina, United States;Eddy Widjanarko, Surabaya, Indonesia; Seiki Yamaura,Tokyo, Japan; Gudrun Yngvadottir, Gardabaer, Iceland.

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As International President, I travel the world,and, in making small talk with me, Lions andothers I meet often comment on the manyfoods, customs and climates I mustencounter. That is certainly true. The world iscomplex and multifaceted. But this year,although I knew it as a fact, I discoveredfirsthand a common thread among nationsand in the world of Lions: the wonderfullyeffective presence of LCIF.

Our Foundation is everywhere. When I was inMumbai, India, I visited Anjuman-I-Islam, a schoolthat uses Lions Quest. It was clear Lions arehelping these schoolchildren become productive,thoughtful citizens. In the Democratic Republic ofCongo, I spent time at an eye hospital inKinshasa. I was overwhelmed to see howSightFirst is changing lives for desperately poorpeople. In the Netherlands, I tested a prototype ofan ultra-modern white cane that uses GPS andsurface-scanning sensors. LCIF is giving the blinda new dimension of mobility.

LCIF is an incredible vehicle for Lions to serveboth across borders and in their owncommunities. Our Foundation gives sight to theblind, helps victims of disaster and generallyaddresses needs that otherwise would gounfulfilled by governments and other civic groups.

The best is yet to come. Campaign SightFirst IIand the Lions Measles Initiative, in particular, willhelp untold millions retain their health and vision.As Lions, we are eager to bring opportunity andhappiness to others. LCIF allows us to do that ona massive scale.

The efforts of Lions through LCIF and ourcontributions to it make me proud to be a Lion.LCIF makes many people’s dreams come true. Itrepresents the power of We. When we believe,we can change the world. Our belief in theFoundation endows it with power andproductivity.

For the past year, I have compared Lions clubsto families in which members must look after oneanother as in a family. LCIF is our precious family

heirloom, given to us to grow and support. Pleasecontinue to support LCIF. Please continue tobelieve in it and treasure it. The family of Lions isas enriching and satisfying as it is in no smallpart because of LCIF.

Time Passes; Lions’ Service EnduresOur Lions year is drawing to a close, and I hopeto see many of you later this month at theinternational convention in Busan. We expect tohave one of the largest, if not the largest,conventions ever.

It’s been a tremendous privilege and great joyto serve as your president. Lions have servedwith incredible passion this year. Our servicesoared to new levels. Each Lion in every clubdeserves credit.

This year Lions also enjoyed themselves andfelt at home within their clubs. Lions respondedto my understanding of a club as family. As aresult, our retention of members has been strongthis year, and overall membership is positive.

Lions also embraced our tree plantingcampaign. So far, we’ve planted more than 8.3million trees. The trees not only beautify ourcommunities but they also help preserve them.The trees we planted may absorb as much as 1.5million tons of carbon dioxide, more than a tonfor each Lion. We are helping to save the planet.

My year in office demonstrated beyond allargument that when we believe we are able tosummon the courage, commitment and action tochange the world and make it the kind of placeall of us want and deserve. My final thoughts asPresident are focused on you – the regularmember in a routine club that quietly doessuperlative service. You have my admiration andvery best wishes. You believe in Lions, and yourbelief has given hope to people where noneexisted and uplifted them from want and need. ‘IBelieve’ became ‘We Believe’ during the courseof the year. The power of our belief will continueto enrich the world and continue to make us theworld’s greatest service organisation.

Scope & power unites usScope & power unites us

By Wing-Kun Tam, Lions Clubs International President

While visiting theNetherlands,President Tamtests an LCIF-supported whitecane that usesGPS and surface-scanning sensors.

Grow the Lions Rose

Australian gardeners can now grow theofficial Lions Rose.

The fully-double, creamy white rose waslaunched at last month’s National Conference inPerth (see advertisement on page 8).

Healthy growing and with a pleasingfragrance, the German-bred rose flowers inclusters and has wonderful glossy green foliage.

A winner of international awards, it grows tojust 1.2m high and is being released in Australiaby Treloar Roses.

Best of all, Treloar will donate $1 from thesale of each rose to the Australian LionsChildhood Cancer Research Foundation.

The foundation’s mission is to prevent kidswith cancer dying by raising funds nationally anddonating to the best scientific and clinicalchildhood cancer research conducted acrossAustralia. For further details visitwww.alccrf.lions.org.au.

The original idea for a Lions rose started in2000 at the German Lions club where WilhemKordes of Kordes Roses is a member. The clubwanted a focus for the Friedensdorf Oberhausen(peace village Oberhausen) where heavily injuredchildren from war-torn countries are cared for.

After LCI approval, the rose was named in aceremony at the Kordes gardens in Sparrieshoop,Germany, and released for sale in 2002.

The shrub rose can be bought in Australia for$18.95 ($79.75 for five plants) from TreloarRoses. Order forms and further Information areavailable at www.treloarroses.com.au, or visitthe ALCCRF website (http://alccrf.lions.org.au)where clubs can order in bulk (same freight costof $15 for one rose or 10 roses).


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Thanks in part to Adelaide’s Lions Club ofElizabeth Playford, the Playford area now hasits first student studying law at the Universityof Adelaide.

Earlier this year the club awarded its annualTertiary Book Scholarship to student Tegan Turner.

It’s hoped that Tegan will set a pathway forother local students who may have ambitions inlaw.

Tegan’s win followed recommendations fromFremont-Elizabeth High School’s principal andstaff.

This year the scholarship was renamed theJoan Ceely Memorial Book Scholarship in honourof the late PDG Joan Ceely, a loved and wellregarded member of the Lions and ElizabethLioness Clubs in Playford who died recently.

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after redistricting.The scholarship provides $700

toward the cost of university books.On behalf of the Elizabeth Playford

club, President Michael Lloyd-Scottreceived personal thanks from thedean of the university for supportingsuch a deserving young person.

Tegan topped Fremont-Elizabeth'sYear 12 results with an AustralianTertiary Admission Rank of 91.3.

“I’m really excited,” Tegan, 18,told the Adelaide Advertiser newspaper. “It’s goingto be a challenge but I like challenges.”

Tegan secured her uni spot through AdelaideUniversity Law School’s Achievement Program,which allows principals to nominate their top Year12 student for a place.

She had planned tostudy visualcommunications at UniSAbut leapt at the chance todo law after Fremont-Elizabeth principal PetaKourbelis nominated her.

Tegan hopes her storywill encourage otherstudents to go to university.

“I know a lot of themjust don’t have enough

self-confidence, but I’m sure some of them canachieve it if they work hard enough,” she told theAdelaide Advertiser.

“I believe anyone can do it but you’ve got tohave the right mindset.”

Lions help Tegan down the legal pathLions help Tegan down the legal path

Megan Turner(left): Happy tobe at AdelaideUniversitystudying lawand (below)receiving herscholarshipfrom theElizabethPlayfordclub.Top photo courtesyNoelle Bobridge,The Advertiser

Help us save 157 million children. Be a partof the solution through the One Shot, OneLife: Lions Measles Initiative.

Make a donation that will be matched by theBill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Gates Foundation is challenging Lions tomobilise US$10 million. To help Lions in thiseffort, the Gates Foundation is donating US$1for every $2 raised by Lions. This is a totalmatching contribution of US$5 million, thelargest single donation in LCIF’s history!Together, LCIF and the Gates Foundation willprovide US$15 million to fight measles thisyear.

Lions are collaborating with the MeaslesInitiative partners, a global collaboration of

leading public health agencies, to rescuechildren from measles. Measles is one of theworld’s deadliest vaccine-preventable diseases:450 children die each day. Yet, for less thanUS$1, we can vaccinate one child for life. Youcan help us save the lives of these children toensure they do not become a statistic.

Last year, Lions and LCIF, with a grant fromthe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation andsupport from local ministries of health andother Measles Initiative partners, providedimmunisations for more than 41 millionchildren in Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mali andNigeria. And now, as our efforts expand, Lionshave the opportunity to help children in allcountries where measles remains a heavy

public health burden.Visit http://www.lcif.org/EN/our-

programs/humanitarian-efforts/measles/index.php to donate, downloada brochure and to view see videos.

How to save 157 million children from measles

Lions One Shot, One Life chairperson Sid LScruggs III and a measles vaccination recipient.


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Twin solutions

Lions helping selfless LionWhat started out as a couple of Kerang (V6) Lions and theirwives helping a fellow Lion and his wife turned into a specialfarm blitz.

After last year’s horrendous Victorian floods, the Kerang FloodCommittee organised two farm blitzes (mass working bees) to helpfarmers get back on their feet. What wasn’t well known was thatone of the committee members, Zone Chairman Colin Myers, and hiswife Shaan still had not even moved back to their own farm, 12months after being flooded out. He was more concerned abouthelping others than worrying about personal problems.

When we mentioned to the Committee that Colin and Shaan’ssons were coming back to help clean up, one thing led to anotherand our special blitz just evolved. In March, 23 blitzers, consisting ofLions and partners, Rotarians and Baptist Church members,descended on their farm.

Inside the house, old buckled kitchen cupboards were removed tomake way for new ones, a new laundry and toilet were replasteredand three windows were repositioned. Outside, the main gardenbeds were revitalised with new plants, the brick path was completedand roll-out turf was laid in an area previously washed bare by thefloods.

Their pet dog gave firm approval by lying flat out on the grass assoon as it was laid! Next the clothesline was shifted closer to thenew laundry and a new brick path was made to the laundry door.

Colin and Shaan and their family were ecstatic at the result.Greg Gin, Publicity Officer, Lions Club of Kerang

It was all hands to the task when a section of the bankof the Hastings River in NSW collapsed.

Even Port Macquarie Lion Kylie Ford’s twin daughtersRuby and Lucy had a part to play.

Kylie and the girls helped in a tree-planting project toconsolidate the bank.

The section of bank began eroding because ofovergrazing, causing mangroves and other important speciesto die from exposure. Then the force of the riverflow tookover.

Port Macquarie Lions organised other Lions, Landcare andmembers of the public to plant 2,500 trees to remedy theproblem.

Port Macquarie-Hastings council ecologist Bill Peelplanned the pre-planting activities and gave an inspirationaltalk on the ecology of the area and the need to make theriver bank environmentally safe.

After the tree planting morning, Landcare provided a tastybarbecue lunch.

TREE PLANTING DUTIES: Kylie Ford and her twin daughters Rubyand Lucy pitch in to save the riverbank.

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So grateful! Pulling in dough

Of Lions and Easter bunnies

Nurse rewarded

It’s a great idea other Lions might like to try.When the Preschool Autism Spectrum

Disorders Education & Therapy Project decided itneeded to promote the cause while makingsome money, members thought creatively.

They went to the source of much dough in thecommunity, the local pizza parlour, in this case,Domino’s in Sydney’s Riverwood. Manager JayPatel was more than happy to help.

Domino’s sent out 18,000 pamphlets topublicise the Lions ASD Project, agreeing todonate $1 for every pizza sold in a week.

When last heard, the dough was still rolling in.

It was a simple gesture but one residents offour nursing homes in the Sydney Peakhurstarea will not forget.

Lugarno Lions and Georges River Lionesseswith children and grandchildren visited to giveEaster chocolate bunnies to residents and staff.

They cheered up some who might not seefriends or relatives for long periods. “We had a

marvellous time and when we walked into thedining rooms with our rabbit’s ears and chocolatebunnies we lit up the place with smiles,” saidhead bunny Lion Elvio Munzone. “We wererewarded with lots of hugs and kisses; it was allwe needed to ensure that we will be back again atChristmas.”

BUNNY BRIGADE: Elvie Munzone (far right) and his happy team of helpers.

There was much satisfactionin Bellingen when Lion SteveShields (right) handed over anoxygen concentrator tocommunity nurses Patriciaand Sonia.

The unit is the third providedby the NSW club. Theconcentrators are loaned out toneedy community members.

They are invaluable whenpatients need to travel tomedical appointments, take trainor plane trips, or even attendweddings and funerals, as theyprovide much moreindependence for a few hoursaway from cumbersome oxygentanks at home.

Lions Bob Walker and Richard Goodfellow of theLugarno Inc. club with the manager of Riverwood’sDomino’s Pizza, Jay Patel.

The Tasmanian Lions Low Vision Clinic at the RoyalHobart Hospital is now $9,600 better off thanks to theTasmanian Lions Foundation.

The money will be used to upgrade low vision aids forthe clinic.

RIGHT: Optometrist Paul Graveson and TLF Chairman Alan Holland.

$9,600 windfall

A nurse who works with local indigenousfamilies will be heading to university thanks to a$5,000 scholarship

During a visit to N2’s Liverpool club, RayleeColusso received a Lions Nurses Scholarship Fundaward to study a Master of Indigenous Health atWollongong University.

Based at Hoxton Park Community HealthCentre, Raylee is part of a team that provides asustained home visiting service to families withAboriginal babies living in Liverpool, Fairfield andBankstown.


Perth 2012: Convention ofIf standing ovations are a mark ofsuccess then the 60th National MD201Convention in Perth last month was aresounding winner.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary ofLions in Western Australia, the conventionregularly had the large crowd at Perth’sBurswood Entertainment Complex standing asone in applause.

From the harrowing stories of drugauthority Professor Steve Allsop, to theinspiring and entertaining accounts of radiobroadcaster Pastor Graham Mabury and theinsights into the problems of Aboriginal youthby former AFL and inaugural FremantleDockers coach Gerard Neesham, there wasplenty to involve the audience.

When six deserving young recipients ofChildren of Courage awards left the stagethere was barely a dry eye in the house – aswas the case during a screening of the workof Lions immediately after the horrors of theChristchurch earthquake.

Similarly, there was an emotional

convention’s two hallmark events, the Leo ofthe Year and the Youth of the Year finals.

Kept moving along smoothly by Sergeant atArms, PDG Bruce McLeod, the convention wasa fitting introduction to the 2012-13 LionsDistrict Governors and conclusion to anotherLions year. For Convention Chairman PDG BillRobertson and his team it was a job well done.

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outpouring when tearful International Leo of theYear, Leo/Lion Tom Porter, invited his mother, whohad missed his win as Australian Leo of the Year2011 through cancer, and his mentor, ToniLanphier, to join him on stage.

Moving too was the Sunday morningremembrance ceremony honouring more than 600deceased Lions, with district representatives beinghanded flowers by a young girl and boy to place ona nearby white cenotaph.

For International Director Eddy Widjanarko, thestanding ovation came after he had finished a longreport – in English rather than his far morecomfortable native Indonesian – on the work ofLions Clubs International. There were likely fewwho didn’t consider how they would have copedhad roles been reversed.

Balancing the emotion were happy scenes ofNew Zealand Council Chairperson JoanneCameron, accompanied by her husband and youngdaughter, proudly wearing an Akubra hat given heras a gift by Australian CC Peter Clarke.

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WHEN LIONS GATHER: From the moving presentation of Children ofCourage Awards (left) to the opening flag ceremony (above), the 60thNational MD201 Convention in Perth last month kept the more than 1,250attendees entertained, moved and informed.


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Quotable quotes...When you’re an AFL

coach the one thing youknow is that you’ll be

sacked– Former Fremantle

Dockers coachGerard Neesham

The only person wholikes change is a wet

baby

In radio you’re anoptimist if you take your

lunch – and nobodybuys a weekly bus

ticket– Radio broadcaster

Pastor Graham Mabury

Marathon mail run: Home across the NullarborAt convention’s end, most interstateattendees boarded planes or trains inPerth to head home – but not 10hardy souls from the Victoriancountry town of Nathalia.

They clambered on postmen’s bikes,vintage Honda CT110s, for a 10-day,3,000km-plus ride across the Nullarbor aspart of their Postie Bike Challenge.

Along the way back to Nathalia, the 10,including two women (one was relativelynew to motorbike riding), raised funds forKids with Cancer.

Lions Clubs on the route providedsupport and helped sell $12 bottles of portwhile using the group’s presence for theirown fundraising events

A previous ride the Nathalia cluborganised in 2009, from Nathalia to AliceSprings, provided a large part of a$32,000 donation to prostate cancerresearch.

This time around, the club had alreadyraised $27,000 even before they got ontheir Hondas and was confident of beatingtheir previous record.

Heading for home, and a substantial pay day forKids with Cancer – and (above) unloading their bikesin Perth before setting off.

Heard at the Convention...RECORD DONATION: TheAustralian Lions Drug AwarenessFoundation (ALDAF) has recentlyreceived the largest donation inits history – $100,000 – from ananonymous donor. It will be usedto develop and fund a new DVDaimed at fighting drugs. Little hasbeen released about the donorexcept he/she is a wealthy Lion.

HAPPY & WET: While it rainedthroughout much of the Conventionfew locals were complaining as thestate had been dry for months.

ROSE BY ANY NAME: The newdisease-resistant Lions Rose releasedby the Australian Lions ChildhoodCancer Research Foundation is alsoavailable in Canada where it is calledLions Fairy Tale.

SOBERING: Every year in Australia 600children are diagnosed with someform of cancer and three die everyweek.

GAVELHANDOVER:The 2012-13AustralianLionsCouncilChairpersonwill be LouOnley fromV5. A formerlocalfootballerand

lifesaver, Lou is married to Kayeand has three daughters and ason.

A BIT OF BASIL: Actor John Cleese isnarrating a series of quirky adverts for Assistance Dogs Australia (supportedby several Lions Clubs). If you don’tsee them on TV check outwww.youtube.com/user/AssistanceDogsAus?feature=mhee

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It was a fascinating first for the Lions Youthof the Year when a top young trombonist wasnamed overall winner and winner of thepublic speaking award.

Molly McInerney, sponsored by Lions Club ofToowoomba Wilsonton and one of Australia’s mostpromising young trombonists, was surprised yetdelighted by her dual wins.

Molly, who is still at school, hopes to one dayjoin an orchestra either here or overseas.

She took off the top awards in a tensely foughtbattle with Mia Roberts (Lions Club of Unley), EliseDelpiano (Griffith), Nicholas Connelly (City ofLaunceston), Anusha Jayasekera (Bendigo) andIshaa Sandhu (Fremantle).

Facts & figures■ Lions munched through more than 2000 slicesof Lions Christmas cake during the convention.■ Next year’s National Convention in Canberra(April 25-28) will coincide with 100 years ofFederation.■ Newcastle University Lions Club’s DamanBhatia won the Ted Horwood Award for theyear’s best story in the Lion magazine, for hisfeature on helping the disadvantaged in India.■ W2’s Lions Club of Binningup Waters took offthe Sid Packham Award (year’s best PR orpublicity program) for its Festive Spirit project.

Now for the bionic eye!First there was the bionic ear and soon it seemsthere will be a bionic eye.

Professor Peter Blamey of the Bionics Institute, apioneer of Cochlear implants and a Lion, told theconvention such a device could be reality by the endof 2013.

Using similar techniques to the bionic ear, thebionic eye will involve electrical stimuli electrodesimplanted in the space behind the retina of a blindpatient.

He predicts similar medical technology could stopthe tremors associated with Parkinson’s Disease andepileptic seizures. Already this procedure has hadsuccess in rats and human trials are progressing.

Victorian Lions have been supporting the work ofProfessor Blamey and his colleagues for more than aquarter of a century, since he was granted the firstLions International Hearing Research Fellowship.

Trombonist Mollyhits winning note

Doggone –it’s Georgeand hismate!

Ellen snares top Leo award for Hornsby

Sydney’s Hornsby Leos club has achieved yet another triumph with its Vice President, EllenWatts, 22, being named Leo of the Year.

Ellen, who has been involved in everything from helping organise charity fashion parades and barbecuesto speaking at meetings and overseeing media relations, was a popular winner.

In recent years, Hornsby Leos have staged a series of successful fundraising projects.The public speaking award in Perth went to Queensland’s Nathan Toll of the Twin City Leo Club.Nathan, 19 and a Leo since 2006, won the award in a tightly fought contest.Apart from Ellen and Nathan, finalists competing in Perth included Nic van Essen (Penguin Leo Club),

Samantha Shaw (Harvey Leos Club), Saif Khan (Leo Club of Horsham) and Zhong-YU Wang (Leo Club ofGlenunga).

To get to the national final where they spoke before a packed auditorium, entrants underwent a 20-30minute interview with a judging panel.

Leo of the Year EllenWatts wins theplaudits of Youth &Community ProjectsNational CoordinatorRon Skeen whilepublic speakingwinner Nathan Tolllooks on.

Dr George Owen ofLions-supportedStepAhead Australiahad good reason tobring a doggy mate toPerth – for he alsobrought news of thelatest in spinal injuryrepair. In Melbournedogs with spinal cordinjury are beingtreated and heexpects it will not belong before a humancan be treated.

StepAhead Australia:www.stepahead.org.au


PERTH CANDIDS1. THOUGHTFUL: Youth of the Year judges PeterCasey of Beilby Consulting and Ditza Teng (2008’s W.A.winner) clearly had lots to consider before making theirimportant decisions at the 2012 Perth Convention.

2. TIED UP: LEHP-Australia’s Leah Evans smartensup her colleague, Lion Colin Dyason, with just the righttie for the occasion.

3. HI-HO, HI-HO: The Cabinet Secretaries ensuredthe outgoing DGs weren’t about to depart unnoticed.

4. SNAPPER PACK: There were plenty of eagerphotographers on hand to capture every importantmoment in Perth.

5. UNDER THE HAMMER: V6 District GovernorBrenda Henderson makes sure her husband Wayneknows who is boss.

6. GET YOURS HERE: Lions Operations CoordinatorAndrew Luks and Customer Service Coordinator EliseMurrell did a brisk trade selling Club Supplies items atthe convention.

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7. TOP TEAM: New Lions Hearing dogJulia and trainer Mary Knight share somequiet time before going on stage tocelebrate the organisation’s 30th year.Julia’s placement with a new owner inVictoria will be the group’s 500th.

8. V FOR VICTORY?: It might havebeen an official photo after her overall Leoof the Year win in Perth but publicspeaking winner Nathan Toll wasn’t aboutto let Ellen Watts get too carried awaywith the moment.

9. LOOKING BACK: Peoples of nationsinvolved in major happenings in the lastLions year were represented in theConvention’s opening flag ceremony.

10. HAPPY MUNCHERS: The boysfrom the Christmas cake stand take timeout to sample their wares.

11. WORTHY WINNER: Children ofCourage Award recipient Ruby Downing,10, proudly shows off her medal.

12. PAYBACK TIME: Youth of the Yearfinalists work out impromptu questions toget their own back on their DG minders.

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From Executive Officer Rob

We have justreturned fromanother verysuccessfulMultiple DistrictConvention inPerth, WesternAustralia.

Withregistrationsexceeding 1250,many Lions madethe trip across our country to join Lions therein celebrating 50 years since theestablishment of the first Lions Club inWestern Australia.

The highlights for me were the large groupof first conventioneers, excellent speakersfrom within and outside our organisation, a fulland engaging workshop and forum program,as well as the opportunity to catch up withmany Lions from around Australia. Mobilephone calls at 5am in the morning from theeast coast were a reminder of the challengesof making an organisation work in a countryas large as ours.

Seventeen notices of motion were carried,with one; Notice of Motion 16 regarding aprincipal focus for the Association, to lay onthe table until the Canberra 2013 Convention,to enable the Council to complete a review ofthe management strategy for projects in thecoming year. Full details of the motions,including some commentary, can be found onthe Lions Australia Blog, for the information ofmembers. (Go to lionsaustralia.com/perthnom)

Coming UpBusan Convention1. Purchase tickets to the DownunderBreakfast ($32) and MD202 Reception ($20)from the Lions Australia online shop.2. Bids to host the 2014 ANZI PacificForum, from Australian Clubs and Districtsclose 31 July 2012. Please contact theExecutive Officer for a bid package.

The Convention was also attended byrepresentatives of the Hamburg Host Committeefor the 2013 International Convention, and manyLions took the opportunity to discuss their plans toattend.

Of course, in only five weeks, a group ofAustralian Lions will be travelling to South Korea toattend the upcoming 2012 International LionsConvention in Busan. An estimated 55,000 Lionswill be attending, and I would encourage delegatesto purchase tickets for the Downunder Breakfast,and the MD202 Reception in honour ofInternational Director candidate, PCC SherylJensen. MD201 will not be hosting a receptionthis year, and I would encourage you to attendthese two events. Details below.

I would like to highlight a number of importantoutcomes from the Council meeting held inconjunction with the Convention.• Our National Convention is one of the mainpublic events on our calendar. Council consideredit was time we review the program, specificationsand events of the Convention, to ensure itcontinues to meet the needs of the organisation inan affordable and effective way.• Under our Constitution, in 2014, all Category BProjects will finish their term. This will provide thedelegates at the Tamworth 2014 Convention theopportunity to review all projects. Council resolvedto consider the system of projects and theirmanagement strategy, as identified in theConstitution. Part of this review will consider theway our projects present an understandable andfocused view of our organisation.

Congratulations to the Newcastle UniversityLions who were successful in winning the ‘TedHorwood Memorial Award’ for the ‘Young Lions inHospital Service’ article, and the Binningup WatersLions Club from Western Australia, who won theSid Packham Award for their ‘Festive Spirit’article.Finally, congratulations to the NewcastleConvention bid team for their successful bid tohost the 2015 Convention in the home of ourNational Office.

– Rob Oerlemans

International Director Eddy Widjanarko presentsour Executive Director Rob with a Certificate ofAppreciation at the Perth Convention.


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Many may not know that Lions has aninternational essay contest for studentsconsidered visually impaired (according totheir national guidelines).

The contest is open to students who will be11, 12 or 13 on November 15 this year.

First prize is US$5,000 and the theme is“Imagine Peace”.

• Only a Lions club can sponsor thecontest. The contest may be sponsored in alocal school(s) or organised, sponsored youthgroup(s), or individuals may be sponsored aswell. A Lioness club can sponsor the contestthrough its sponsoring Lions club.

• Essays must be no longer than 500words, in English, type-written in black ink anddouble-spaced.

• Each essay must be submitted with acompleted entry form.

• Only one entry per student per year, andeach entry must be the work of only onestudent.

• Essay entries cannot have already beenpublished.

• Any essays found to be plagiarised will beautomatically disqualified and the studentprohibited from entering any future Lionscompetitions.

Deadlines: November 15, Postmarkdeadline for a club to send one winning essayto the district governor. Note: A participatingclub should notify its district governor inadvance of sending an entry.

December 1, Postmark deadline for aclub not belonging to a district to send onewinning entry directly to the Public RelationsDepartment at Lions Clubs International.

December 1, Postmark deadline for adistrict to send one winning essay to themultiple district council chairperson. A districtnot belonging to a multiple district must sendits entries directly to the Public RelationsDepartment at Lions Clubs International(postmarked by December 1).

December 15 Postmark deadline for amultiple district to send one winning essay tothe Public Relations Department at Lions ClubsInternational.

February 1 International grand prize winnerwill be notified on or before this date.

The mailing address for entries is EssayContest, Public Relations Department, LionsClubs International, 300 W. 22nd Street, OakBrook, IL 60523- 8842; fax at 630-571-1685;or e-mail [email protected] (the words “LionsEssay Contest” must appear in the subject Lineof the e-mail).

If clubs need more information they cancontact PDG Helen Campbell [email protected].

Lions Essay Contest

A collaboration between our Public Relations,Membership Team and our sponsors, Invocare, hasproduced this excellent recruitment brochure.

“Want to make a difference?” answers key questions foryour prospective members, and points them in the rightdirection for more information about what it means to bea Lion.

Launched at the recent Perth Multiple DistrictConvention, each club can claim 20 brochures inour starting pack FOR FREE!

Claim your brochures by e-mailing the ClubSupplies shop at [email protected]

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PARTNERSHIP: Like many Lions, CouncilChairperson Peter Clarke admits he would notbe so effective in his role without the support ofanother, in this case his wife Denise.

At the MD Convention in Perth, Petercalled Denise up on stage so hecould thank her publicly ashis CC year comes to en end.

Peter’s regular columnincidentally does not appear in this issue because he ison Lions businessin Indonesia.


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When visitors come into the home of MurrayBridge City Lions member Carolyn Kilpatrickthey are inevitably intrigued that most thingsflash or shake.

The reason is that Carolyn is hearing impaired,having received her first Cochlear implant in 2002.

Recalling that time after the implant, Carolynsays that to begin with dogs sounded like ducksand people sounded like the cartoon charactersthe Chipmunks.

“However this quickly changed and I coulddefine male and female voices,” she says.

Suddenly understanding became much easierfor her, although still her husband needed to bevery precise in how he was speaking whenstanding behind her, in order for her tocomprehend.

Carolyn, who joined Murray Bridge City Lionsprior to having her first Cochlear implant andsubsequently became President, was recountingher experiences at a Sydney presentation whereshe was awarded the Libby Harrick’s AchievementAward from SHHH Australia (Self Help for Hard ofHearing People).

Carolyn told the audience that when asked bySouth Australian Cochlear implant audiologist KeithChiveralls what were the biggest changes for her,apart from being able to understand speech, shesaid realising her world was now full of colour.

“I had not noticed so much colour before, thedifferent shades of green in trees wasoverwhelming – and the sky, oh it was sobeautifully blue. I had been concentrating so hardon watching people’s faces, relying on speechreading, that I could not have told you the colour ofthe wall behind them. And when I received mysecond Cochlear implant in 2007 ... oh my,

Cricket bat mysteryCricket bats normally don’t have toomuch of a curve to them, but a local oneof historical significance has shownboomerang-like qualities to rebound toNSW’s Nambucca Valley.

The bat was a trophy won by the Valla LionsClub at a match played in Ruawai, NewZealand, 22 years ago.

But then the bat went missing – untilrecently when it was discovered by DougWakeling at the Raleigh tip, north of NambuccaHeads. He duly rescued it for $10.

Happy to have it back home, past andpresent members of the Valla Lions were onhand at the Nambucca Valley HistoricalMuseum to sign the piece of memorabilia.

surround sound! Everyday I am so grateful forthe ability to be able tounderstand words.”

At the presentation,Carolyn explained that25 years previously shewould not have beenable to address such anaudience.

“I had no confidence,self esteem. I was cocooned by my hearing loss, notknowing how to communicate with others and thereforeliving in a world of self isolation. I was not understandingwhat people were saying to me and my way ofmanaging this was to nod, smile nicely and be veryagreeable, which led to a whole range of psychologicaland social implications

“My mother, who is also hearing impaired and wasthen attending lipreading classes, kept asking me if Ihad inquired about attending the same classes. Ieventually made a phone call that would change my lifeand I started attending.”

There Carolyn learned many strategies to assistherself.

Over the ensuing years many changes evolved withher husband and two daughters giving her much supportand encouragement.

While attending lipreading classes she was asked tostudy for and gained her diploma in Aural Rehabilitationand Lipreading to Adults.

For the past 15 years, Carolyn has been employed byGuide Dogs Hearing Services and involved in projectssuch as the Specialised Smoke Alarm Scheme andManaging Hearing Loss in the Workplace.

She also travels throughout country South Australia tobring the services of the organisation to those requiringhelp or information.

“During my time with Guide Dogs Hearing Services,”she explains, “my hearing deteriorated from severe toprofound but with the support of my then manager,Maureen McGrotty, and work colleagues – and with myknowledge and skills not only at work but also athome – I was able to utilise as many Assistive ListeningDevices as possible.

“These included the telephone typewriter and theNational Relay Service for both personal and professionalphone calls, enabling me to understand confidently whatwas being said over the telephone, knowing whensomeone was at the door, and waking up on time.”

Carolyn is currently the Chairperson for Lions at bothlocal and zone level and a member of the AustralianCommunication Consumer Advisory Group.

“If I am able to inspire or empower another personwith a hearing impairment to seek information, gainskills to manage their hearing loss, then I feel I havegiven something back,” she said.

Carolyn’s battle of the soundsCarolyn’s battle of the soundsSouth Australian Lion’s hearing award

WANTED: A Doctor or two!Bonalbo Upper Clarence Lions Clubis working with the community toattract a doctor or two to keep itslocal hospital open.

In the picturesque Upper ClarenceValley, Bonalbo, less than 200kmsouth of Brisbane, is serviced by a10-bed modern hospital but it nolonger has a GP since Dr TrevorTierney retired at the end of 2011after 35 years.

The district has a population ofbetween 4,000 and 5,000 people andDr Tierney had 2,000 patients in hispractice.

The doctors should havequalifications to become visitingmedical officers at the hospital.

Margaret Wilson and Noah with (left toright), Tailem Bend President DougHolmes, Lions Hearing Dogs trainerDavid Horne and Murray Bridge CityPresident Carolyn Kilpatrick.

Life has changed dramatically forthe better for Tailem Bend residentMargaret Wilson, thanks to localLions.

In a joint project, Tailem BendLions linked with Murray Bridge CityLions to provide and train a LionsHearing Dog for Margaret.

Noah the Hearing dog arrived inFebruary and training procedures arein place. Once a week two MurrayBridge City Lions drive to Tailem Bendto help with his training, and TailemBend members assist twice a week.Training will continue three times aweek for about the first threemonths.

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If you could fly it or drive or even just startit then it had a place at the latest Fly orDrive Day staged by Victoria’s HeyfieldLions.

Held at Cowwarr, it attracted classic cars,vintage tractors, trucks, motorcycles and old

engines and 25 aeroplanesAmong highlights was a Tiger Moth coming and

going and joy flights provided by the Latrobe ValleyAero Club.

The Victorian Department of Sustainability andEnvironment’s firebombing helicopter was on

display with the public able to walk around and lookinside the craft and talk to the crew.

Profits from the day will be shared with AngelFlight and the community.

Already Heyfield Lions have plans underway forstaging next year’s event.

The battle to conquer ovarian cancer is nearly$2,000 better off thanks to the efforts of nineQ1 Lions Clubs.

The clubs raised the money in a Battle AgainstOvarian Cancer fundraising event organised by theQueensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer(QCGC) at Sandstorm Beach Club.

The Queensland Reds rugby union team andFirebirds netball team brought in crowds with ahead-to-head beach volleyball competition.

The teams hit the sand for two exhibition

matches to help raise much-needed funds forresearch into gynaecological cancer – dubbed the“silent cancer”.

A range of children’s entertainment areas werealso set up by the Lions.

Total funds collected by QCGC now amount tomore than $86,000.

The clubs collected money through donation tinsat the entrance and raffle ticket and food sales.

The fundraising event was the largest QCGCResearch has ever undertaken.

“We greatly appreciated the support, experienceand willingness that every member of the LionsClubs that participated on the day brought to theevent,” said QCGC Research Business DevelopmentManager Lisa Harrold.

The fundraiser is set to become an annual event.Clubs included Apple-MAQ Users of QLD,

Brisbane Hellenic, Brisbane Kuraby District,Brisbane McGregor, Moorooka, Brisbane Pinelands,Greater Mt Gravatt Mansfield and Griffith University.

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Q1 Lions join the battle against ovarian cancer


MD 201 District Governors 2012 - 2013

District C1

Name: Don PritchardName of Partner:Gillian McKenzie No. of Years aLion: 21 Years on ClubBoard: 18Years on District Cabinet: 12 Theme/Motto for Year: Providing a Wealth ofService Main Objectives for Year: Club Care (CEP),Increase youth awareness through youth programs(particularly Leos, Youth of the Year & ALDAF) Lions Interests: Youth programs Outstanding Lions Achievements: GraduateSenior Lions Leadership Institute (NZ) 2010,District Convention Chairman, 3 times DistrictChairman Youth of the Year, Certified Guiding Lion Awards: James D Richardson, DG Star Award,International President’s Certificate of Appreciation,Member Key Awards, several DG AppreciationAwards Business Interests: Managing Director of myown financial planning practice Civic Interests: Contribution to local communitywelfare Sporting Interests: Test cricket, AFL (AdelaideCrows & Carlton)

NAME: Ron PascoePARTNER'S NAME:Nina PascoeCHILDREN: Heather(26) & Geoffrey (24)NUMBER OF YEARSIN LIONS: 27 (& 13 inApex)YEARS ON CLUB BOARD: 24YEARS ON CABINET: 6THEME FOR YEAR: Local Lions, localcommunities – global impactOBJECTIVES: Maintain/grow membership, haveeach club take on one new project.LIONS INTERESTS: Youth of the YearAWARDS: Melvin Jones (2007), Life Membership(2011)EMPLOYMENT: Retired teacher – 33 years incountry VictoriaCIVIC INTERESTS: Volunteer driver for VisionAustralia

Name: DeyannMcDonnellName(s) of Children:Jennie and David,grandchildren Jessie,Jade, Kira and ReeceNo. of Years a Lion:11Years on Club Board: 11Years on District Cabinet: 9Theme/Motto for Year: Welcome DiversityMain Objectives for Year: Increased familymembership, marketing of the Lions organisation,extensionLions Interests: Youth projects, leadershipOutstanding Lions Achievements: Leo Clubadvisor for 5 years, extension of clubsAwards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, JD RichardsonBusiness Interests: Coral Homes, Yamba Civic Interests: Supporting people withdisabilitiesSporting Interests: Gardening, walking, fishing

Name: Gary Parker

Name of Partner:LoisNo. of Children: 4No. of Years aLion: 33, including16 years Apex Years on Club Board: 15Years on District Cabinet: 13 Theme/Motto for Year: Make Today CountMain Objectives for Year: Redefine the methodof operations of Cabinet. Grow membership. Enjoythe journeyLions Interests: Foundations, youthOutstanding Lions Achievements: Senior LionsInstituteAwards: 2 x Progressive Melvin Jones, WilliamTresise, Ian Stockdale, Betty Cuthbert HonourAwardBusiness Interests: Administrator for localCanberra company Sporting Interests: Brumbies Rugby Club

Name: Ron WayName of Partner:JudyName(s) ofChildren: Sally &PeterNo. of Years aLion: 20 Years on Club Board: 15 (6 as Secretary, 2 asPresident)Years on District Cabinet: 3 (Zone Chairman,2VDG,1VDG)Theme/Motto for Year: Share Some Care! - Seea Brighter Tomorrow!Main Objectives for Year: To encourage Lions torespect and care for each other as they serve andto encourage them to be positive with a "can do"attitude. To promote membership growth and tominimise losses. To recognise and value all localclub service whilst promoting to Lions the rewardsand benefits of participation in Lions District,National and International service projects Lions Interests: Developing future leadershipcapacity and density across the District, Youth ofthe Year, Special Focus Health Foundations Outstanding Lions Achievements: Significantachievements with major projects as ClubPresident, election as District Governor withminimal Cabinet experience. Graduate of SeniorLions Institute & Faculty Development Institute.Instigated CEP in District in 2010-11Awards: Melvin Jones Fellow, James DRichardson Award, Star Award from DG,International Excellence Award for Club Presidentand Secretary, Win Tyquin Award, InternationalPresident Tam's Appreciation AwardBusiness Interests: Former secondary schoolprincipal (14 years) – M.Ed. Admin. degree.Sporting Interests: Keen spectator of manysports, daily walking for fitness/health

Name: Barbara Andrews

No. of Years aLion: 14 Years on ClubBoard: 10Years on DistrictCabinet: 6 Theme/Motto for Year:Promoting Lions in Action Main Objectives for Year:• Promoting Cabinet to clubs as a tool tomaintaining club health • Promoting training to alllions • Maintaining and assisting in membershipgrowth • Succession planning for Clubs and

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Cabinet • Promotion of Lions Foundations andfunding to same • Promoting and establishingprostate cancer research and education throughoutthe District Lions Interests: Youth of the Year, ProstateCancer Awareness, Outstanding Lions Achievements: 100% ClubSecretary (x3), District Awards for ZoneChairperson (x2), District Chairperson (x3)Awards: James Richardson, Melvin JonesFellowship Civic Interests: Community partnerships

Name: Greg Dunn Name of Partner:Judith Dunn OAM Name(s) ofChildren: Bronwynand TimothyNo. of Years a Lion:17 Years on Club Board: 14Years on District Cabinet: 13 Years on MD Committees: 9 (“N” Districts only) Theme/Motto for Year: Reach OutMain Objectives for Year: To promote teamworkthroughout the District and increase awarenessthat Lions really do exist beyond our own clubboundaries Lions Interests: Sight projects. Outstanding Lions Achievements: PastChairman NSW-ACT Save Sight & Health CareFoundation. Poetry book dedicated to Lions.Performing at the 2010 Sydney InternationalConvention Performance FestivalAwards: 2 International President’s AppreciationAwards, International Leadership Certificate, Prof.Frank Billson Platinum Award, Star Award. VariousDistrict awards, 2 Rotary Certificates ofAppreciation, Melvin Jones Fellow Business Interests: Semi retired companydirector. bus driving. Civic Interests: Volunteer for Bella Vista Historicfarm. Entertaining retirement villages and nursinghomes Sporting Interests: Water skiing and water sports

Name: MervFergusonName of Partner:Betty Ferguson Name(s) ofChildren: Marissaand TroyNo. of Years a Lion: 49 incl. (Apex career)

Years on Club Board: 49 (both boards)

Years on District Cabinet: 10 Theme/Motto for Year: We Serve – Because WeCare Main Objectives for Year: Ensure that membersremain focused on retaining/gaining members.Harmony amongst members a priority. Lions Interests: Reaching that famous milestoneof 50 years in service Outstanding Lions Achievements: 3 timeschairman A.L.C.M.F. (gained national recognitionas top district c/man in 2006; Zone Chairman(recv'd Zone Excellence Award) 2nd V.G.(recv'dIntern'l Pres. Excellence Award) – 1st VDG thenDGE; C/Tee Chair for MD Convention and ANZIPacific Conference; Graduated Senior Lions Inst.Wellington; President of Apex and Lions 10 timesAwards: M.J.F: James D Richardson; ALCMFAwards Barry J Palmer, Mary Jamieson, FrankRalph, Numerous Club President and DistrictAwardsBusiness Interests: Retired Westpac bankmanager. Currently own management rightscompany Miami, Gold Coast Civic Interests: Member golf club, season ticketholder (Broncos). Recognised by carrying theCommonwealth Games baton in 2006 Sporting Interests: Golf, bowls, formerly keensportsman in athletics, lifesaving, rowing, rugbyleague/union, cricket, tennis

Name: DougWinterfloodNo. of Years aLion: 9 Years on ClubBoard: 8Years on DistrictCabinet: 5 Theme/Motto for Year: Developing Opportunitiesthrough Service Main Objectives for Year: General improvementin membership in the District Lions Interests: Youth, ALF, medical researchOutstanding Lions Achievements: Chairman ofLions Camp KangaAwards: James D Richardson Honour Award, IanM Stockdale Humanitarian Award, Melvin JonesFellowship Award Business Interests: Land surveying Civic Interests: The Proserpine CommunitySporting Interests: The amazing Maroonsbeating up on the Blues each year, Clarkie’s cricketteam, Casey Stoner

Name: Kaye SmithName of Partner:Allan Smith Name(s) ofChildren: 0 (1 veryactive GoldenRetriever/Poodle Xnamed Sharni)No. of Years a Lion: 16 Years on Club Board: 15 Years on District Cabinet: 10 Theme/Motto for Year: Teamwork makes theDream work Main Objectives for Year: To work together withour clubs to build a strong base for their membersand to encourage them to look for a greatcommunity project allowing the prospectivemembers out there to see what we do, and bydoing this I am sure that we will find newmembers and that our current members will wantto remain, giving both Clubs and District a win overmembership and retention. Lions Interests: Lions Medical ResearchFoundation, Organ Donation, our youth projectsand our District members/clubs Outstanding Lions Achievements: Being askedto serve on my first District Cabinet as a ZoneChairman, receiving my MJF and being elected as2nd Vice District Governor, continuing to learnabout this great organisation with my trainingthrough to taking on this role as District GovernorAwards: Melvin Jones Fellow, Ray PhippardFellow, Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award,International President’s Leadership Medal2009/10 and an Australia Day Medal for Servicesto Sport in 2000. Business Interests: Retired Civic Interests: Visiting a local hostel chatting toresidents, Guide Dogs and Meals on Wheels. Sporting Interests: The sports that I played weresoccer and cricket and I still love to watch both, atany level

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MD 201 District Governors 2012 - 2013

Name: Pat BauerName of Partner:Will Bauer PDG Name(s) ofChildren: Tracey,Arne (not a typo),Kent, LachlanNo. of Years a Lion: 13 Years on Club Board: 10Years on District Cabinet: 5 Theme/Motto for Year: Tolerance + Ethics =Harmony Main Objectives for Year: To see our Districtgrow and develop through greater use of the GMTand GLT teams Lions Interests: Youth programs, Spinal CordFellowship, Hearing Dogs, Leadership &Membership Outstanding Lions Achievements: Being Clubsecretary (4 times), Club President, ZoneChairman, Cabinet Secretary and District GovernorAwards: Melvin Jones Fellow, James DRichardson, 100% President’s Excellence Award,Club Secretary of the year and several DGsAppreciation Certificates Business Interests: Primary school teaching,Australian Institute of International Understanding(Student Exchange) and Gympie Cooloola Tourism Civic Interests: Lions Club Community Projects,Training volunteers for Gympie Cooloola Tourism,dance club committee, Australia Day Committee,choirs in several towns lived in, schoolcommittees, youth music society committee andscout committees when children involved Sporting Interests: Tennis, tai chi, ballroomdancing and gym

Name: David W.DanielsName of Partner:JulieNo. of Years aLion: 31 Years on ClubBoard: 2 + 2 Years on District Cabinet: 11 consecutive + 3 =14 Years on MD Committees: 23 (Australian LionsDrug Awareness Foundation)Theme/Motto for Year: Connections withCommunitiesMain Objectives for Year: To work with my GMTand GLT Team to continue growthLions Interests: Chair of Australian Lions DrugAwareness Foundation, Youth ProjectsOutstanding Lions Achievements:

Establishment of Lions DEN (Drug EducationNetwork 1986)Awards: International President Austin PJennings, Melvin Jones, Dr Harry Jennings Orderof Australia (OAM), Centenary MedalBusiness Interests: Consult to small business,semi-retired Civic Interests: Local government chairSporting Interests: AFL (the real deal), motorsport, speedway

Name: Fredrick AJacobsName of Partner:Helen Jacobs Name(s) ofChildren:Rebecca, Craig,Dion, Melinda, Corinne, Lucinda, Stormy Cie andHailey Sky (twins)No. of Years a Lion: Join Lions SouthernPeninsula Lions 1985, transferred to Castlemaine2001 Years on Club Board: about 20, President X 2 Years on District Cabinet: 7 , Zone Chairperson4 Theme/Motto for Year: One succeeds, we allsucceed Main Objectives for Year: Increase awareness ofLions to broader community Lions Interests: I can’t find anything that I canleave off the list Outstanding Lions Achievements: Dist.GovAchievement Award X 4 Awards: Police Service Medal, National Medal,Defence Service Medal, National Service Medal Business Interests: Currently Child ProtectionPractitioner Civic Interests: As above Sporting Interests: Not for some time

Name: Lou ScholtenName of Partner:Carol ScholtenNames of Children:Matt, Julie + 4grandchildren No. of Years a Lion:7 + (12 Apex).Years on Club Board: 4Years on District Cabinet: 5 Theme/Motto for Year: Embrace the Future-Respect the PastMain Objectives for Year: Increase membership: New Club Extension; Encourage club to conduct acommunity needs assessment; Increase Youth ofthe Year participation; Increase Leo Clubs in the

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District Lions Interests: Youth of the Year, Retention,Extension, heath related projectsOutstanding Lions Achievements: Senior LionsLeadership Institute Dunedin 2008, formation ofnew Lions Clubs – Balmoral, Point Cook,Corio/NorlaneAwards: 2 DG Service Awards, 3 DG AppreciationAwards, MD 201 Award Melbourne 2009Convention Organising Committee, InternationalPresident’s Appreciation Award 2009Business Interests: Retired – 45 years in thetyre Industry.Sporting Interests: AFL Geelong Football Club,soccer, golf, cricket & following grandchildren’ssporting achievements.

Name: DonCameron JP, FAICDName of Partner:Pam CameronNames of Children:Allan – married with2 sons, Fiona – married with 3 sonsNo. of Years a Lion: 44 Years on Club Board: 25 Years on District Cabinet: 7 Theme/Motto for Year: Building a BetterTomorrowMain Objectives for Year: • Kick start regrowthin Lions, Lioness and Leo membership • Honourand respect all community volunteers • Continue mentoring our youngLions Interests: Held most club positions –several times, Extension Chairman creating SanRemo Newhaven club with 32 charter memberswhile assisting my own club growth from 27 to 43members Outstanding Lions Achievements: ZoneChairman twice, Convention Chairman, MembersWelfare Chairman, 1st and 2nd Vice DistrictGovernor, graduate of SLLI and FDI CoursesAwards: • Lions International Melvin Jones Fellow• Rotary International Foundation Fellow – GSEUSA 1966 • Nuffield UK Farming ScholarshipNational Finalist 1983 • Fellow of the AustralianInstitute of Company Directors. Business Interests: • Sheep and beef farmer onPhillip Island since 1959 • Joint owner, developerand operator – Phillip Island International MotorRacing Circuit 1980- 2005 • Co-founder PhillipIsland Air Charter 1968-2008, operated from anaerodrome of its creation at Phillip IslandCivic Interests: • Municipal councillor in twoShires, pre and post amalgamation • Bass Coast Shire Inaugural Mayor • Justice ofthe Peace • Fellow of the Australian Institute of

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Company Directors • Various leadership roles asChairman and or Board Director for governmentstatutory boards, authorities, proprietary limitedcompanies and “Not for Profit” incorporatedentitiesSporting Interests: • Phillip Island and DistrictCricket Club – official patron • Phillip Island RoyalLifesaving Club, Vice-Captain/Instructor, rosteredpatrols and state competitor – 5 years • Pony ClubAssociation of Victoria – Equestrian Federation ofAustralia – Phillip Island Senior Team Leader –four years dressage, cross country and showjumping competitor to state level

Name: GlendaMcLeodName of Partner:PDG Bruce McLeodNames of Children:Malcolm & Nadene &5 grandchildren No. of Years a Lion: 15Years on Club Board: 13Years on District Cabinet: 10Theme/Motto for Year: Look ahead withconfidenceMain Objectives for Year: Increase membershipof clubs under 15 and retention of existingmembers Lions Interests: Youth affairs, community work. Outstanding Lions Achievements: Children ofCourage Awards and Lions Youth of the YearAwards, Melvin Jones Fellow, James D RichardsonAward, Ian Stockdale Award, Lions Silver QuestAward, Win Tyquin Award, Disaster Relief TrustAward. International President’s Certificate ofAppreciation and International President’s Medalfor Leadership Civic Interests: Board of management for agedhostel, church parish council, Returned ServiceLeague, Australia Day committeeSporting Interests: Boating, tennis

Name: ThomasRichard LittleName of Partner:Marjorie LittleNames of Children:Kirsten and ChelseyNo of years a Lion:20Years on Club Board: 12Years on Cabinet: 7Theme/Motto for year: A Little Lion working forLionsMain Objectives for Year: To grow our District.Lions Interests: Youth programs, caring for the

elderlyAwards: Melvin Jones FellowBusiness Interests: FarmerSporting Interests: Football, fishing, caravanning

Name: BarryMiddletonName of Partner:Carolyn MiddletonNames of Children:Jonathan Middleton,Anthony MiddletonNo. of Years a Lion: 12Years on Club Board: 11Years on District Cabinet: 10 Theme/Motto for Year: Success throughendeavourMain Objectives for Year: Youth projects andpublic relations/news articlesLions Interests: Lions Save Sight, Lions HearingProjects, local club projectsOutstanding Lions Achievements: Introducingthe presentation of at least one award per year inmy clubAwards: James D Richardson Award, MelvinJones Fellow Business Interests: Work for BHP, no businessinterestSporting Interests: All football codes, fishing andoutdoor activities

Name: GeoffCarberryName of Partner:SueName(s) ofChildren: Simon,Jasmyn & 3grandchildrenNo. of Years a Lion: 8 Years on Club Board: 7Years on District Cabinet: 5 Theme/Motto for Year: Service Now & BeyondMain Objectives for Year: Improve membershipretention and increase overall membership, havefunLions Interests: Sight and hearing projectsOutstanding Lions Achievements: Senior LionsInstitute, Lions Faculty InstituteAwards: 2 District Stars, 3 President’sAppreciation Awards 100% Secretary awards Business Interests: Local government Civic Interests: Improving local sporting groups’sustainabilitySporting Interests: Lawn bowls and sportsshooting (state rep)

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The Regional Football Stadium in PortMacquarie, NSW, now has a new ticketbox thanks to a local Lions club.

The ticket box replaced an old metalbooth that had no floor or doors and wasin a dilapidated condition, giving littleprotection from the elements to thosepersonnel engaged to sell tickets.

The replacement of the old boothbecame an urgent requirement. Althoughthe Port Macquarie-Hastings Council hada set of plans for a new building,budgetary constraints placed the oldbuilding’s replacement some years downthe priority list.

The Lions Club of Tacking Pointsuggested to council that this could be aproject for the club.

With the plans made available to the

club and the generosity of localbusinesses, the building was finallycompleted early this year, although it hadbeen used by the Breakers and SharksFootball Clubs and a number of othersporting bodies for ticket sales over thelast 12 months.

Project chairperson, Lion John Kerr,said the facility will add to the overallappearance of the excellent buildingsalready at the stadium, considered to beone of the best of its kind on the NSWNorth Coast.

The ticket box is quite robust andshould be in use for many years to come.

John also expressed the club’sappreciation to the many sponsors whomade the project possible.

The right ticket

Project Chairman John Kerr and Tacking PointPresident Christine Woolnough with PortMacquarie - Hastings Council AdministratorNeil Porter in front of the new ticket box.


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60 near for 7th clubA strong border-straddling communityforce celebrates its 60th anniversary inDecember.

The Lions Club of Coolangatta and TweedHeads was the seventh formed in Australia andPresident Duncan MacLennan says three of itsmembers have been district governors and thatin April 1953 it also hosted the first nationalLions convention.

The Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Lions Clubhas a long list of other achievements by clubmembers, including designing a memorial whichbecame the Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouseand raising $400,000 to build the CoolangattaSenior Citizens Centre. This centre was designedby one member and built by another.

Congratulations to Robina State High School inQ2 on receiving a Melvin Jones Fellowship foroutstanding work with its school-based LeoClub!

The club was formed in 1997 and, along with theRobina Lions Club, has undertaken magnificent workin the school and wider communities.

Through events it organised at the school and adisaster relief stall, it raised more than $2,000 thatwas channelled through LCIF for the Japanesetsunami fund.

The award was presented by Q1 District GovernorLorraine McKenzie to Selena McClusky, Head of

International Languages, at a ceremony at theschool.

Congratulations also go to our inspirational 2011International and MD201 Leo of the Year Tom Porterfrom Q2’s Twin Cities Leo Club.

Leo/Lion Tom is a fine ambassador for Leos bothin Australia and across the world and commencedhis incredible journey when he was named 2011MD201 Leo of the Year at the LauncestonConvention.

With the ongoing support and encouragement ofhis great friend and mentor, Lion Toni Lanphier, Tomovercame his fears and entered the quest.

Tom was not only named MD201 Leo of the Year,but in August last year became the seventhAustralian in the past eight years to be namedInternational Leo of the Year!

Following this great honour, Tom received hisInternational Medal and Certificate from Lions ClubsInternational President Wing-Kun Tam at the ANZI-Pacific Forum, where he also addressed the LEOForum and took part in the Q & A session.

During his very busy year promoting Leos, Tomattended the 2011 Lions Clubs InternationalConvention in Seattle, USA and participated in the2011 Global Leo Conference.

After a quick visit to LCI Headquarters inOakbrook to visit Youth Programs, Tom returned toAustralia with further knowledge on Leos andaddressed District Conventions in Q2, Q4, T1 andW2.

This year Tom has been invited by Lions Clubs

International to be keynote speaker at the LEO/Lionsummit at the 2012 Lions Clubs InternationalConvention in Busan, Korea.

Leo/Lion Tom is is very thankful to all Lions,Lionesses and Leos and particularly his own LionsClub of Townsville Northern suburbs and Twin CitiesLeo Club.

Tom thanks his family, who have supported hisLeos and Lions adventure, and particularly hismother who is recovering well from breast cancer.

With the support of all Lions, Lionesses and Leos,there are currently 112 active Leo Clubs with about2500 members serving their communities.

This represents an increaseof over 12% since thebeginning of the current Lionsyear.

With the ongoing promotionof the Leo program throughoutAustralia, we wil have a further20 prospective clubs in thefuture.

Congratulations to allmembers of the Leo Committeefor their ongoing commitmentand dedication to advancing theLeo movement in Australia.

I would also like to thankthe Leos of Queensland and

Tasmania on their successful state Leo conferences,in March and April.

It was a privilege to attend the Queensland stateLeo Conference and I acknowledge the great work ofour inspirational Leos.

It was great to see members of the newly formedGolden Valley Keparra Leos attend their firstconference.

With an ageing membership, we must ensure thefuture of our great organisation by encourageingmore young people to join our Lions family as Leos,to develop into the Lions leaders of tomorrow!

If your Lions club is considering sponsoring a LeoClub, stop considering – do it!

Further details on the International and MD201Leo Program are available on the Leo website atwww.lionsclubs.org.au/leos.

With your continued encouragement, we willsupport our International President Wing-Kun Tam,when he says: “Leos are the future of our family andtherefore they form a vital branch of our family tree.It is time to elevate the significance of Leos withinour family of service.”

For our organisation to grow, we must see Leosas future Lions and encourage them to join our greatorganisation after their Leos service through the Leoto Lion Program.

Say G’day to a Leo Today. Youth are our Future –but they are also our Today.

Martin PeeblesMD201 Leo & Youth Outreach

Committee Chairman

School’s Leo efforts rewarded

LEOS ROAR

The power of “We Believe” became a realitywhen Victoria’s Croydon club launched atreeplanting event to smarten up a localschool.

The grounds of the Blackburn EnglishLanguage School in North Croydon were a bitdown at heel until the Lions got involved.

Farewell, Dr MacVALE: Keith Roland McLachlan

OAM Affectionately known asDr Mac, Keith McLachlanwas instrumental in formingthe Lions Club of Narromine,the first club west of the BlueMountains and Australia’s 18th.

He was the club’s inaugural president in1953 and President again in its 25th anniversaryyear. To many he was known as the “father” ofthe Lions in western NSW.

Keith worked in local practice until hisretirement in 1997.

Tree believers


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For many young people, the Lions Youth of the Year quest is a springboard fortheir lives and careers. Here we catch up on the progress of the 2010 YOTYwinners following a reunion at Ballina, NSW SCOTT NEWTON: 2011 was a year of manynew experiences. I reaped the benefits of a$50,000 scholarship to the University of WesternSydney as I began my communications course. Icontinued my involvement with youth in my localparish through the development of a youth groupand monthly youth masses. I travelled to the HolyLand and Madrid to celebrate World Youth Day2011 with millions of other young pilgrims. As theyear came to a close I joined the University’semerging SRC and acquired a job with a majorretail store. I have no doubt that thecommunication, professionalism and interviewskills I learnt through the YOTY program wereintegral to these experiences. I endeavoured togive something back to Lions when I judged on theNSW panel and will always be willing to advocatethe program to others. WILL TEARE: There have been many newexperiences. In February 2011 I made the move toMelbourne, to study a degree in AerospaceEngineering/Astrophysics at Monash University.Whilst it took me a while to settle in to my college,I soon grew fond of the thriving student culturethat living on campus brings. I’m happy to say Ipassed every subject I studied. Living in Melbournehas also given me an opportunity to advance mysporting horizons, competing for the University inboth hockey and road cycling, as well as pursuingmy interest in rock climbing. I hope to representMonash at the Australian University Games inAdelaide later this year. I’ve found it encouragingto have met so many people with the sameinterests as me, and it has helped me makeMonash my home. A highlight for last year was mytrip to Ghana, kindly sponsored by Lions.Whilst my primary purpose there was as ahockey development coach, I learnt a lotabout myself and the reality of life in thethird world. Unfortunately Ghana left mewith a lasting memory in the form ofmalaria, a constant reminder of theconditions I experienced.PAMELA FREDRICK: Currently I amliving in Brisbane and attending theUniversity of Queensland where I amstudying a double degree, which involvesa Bachelor of Civil Engineering and aBachelor of Geographical Sciences. In2011 I completed the first year of myfive-year degree and now, in 2012, am inmy second year. While challenging I have,as a whole, been enjoying university lifeand look forward to progressing through

I was fortunate enough tosecure one of the eight full scholarships andstarted a combined Bachelor of Laws and aBachelor of International Relations in May. The newyear started well for me, with a lot of excitement inhaving our YOTY reunion in my hometown ofLennox Head. It was amazing to have the groupback together, catching up on the past year. MINTO FELIX: Since finishing the YOTY quest,life has continued to be filled with meaningfulexperiences! I am currently in my second year of aBachelor of Psychology (with Honours) degree atMonash University, and am absolutely loving thecourse. It has enabled me to deepen my passionsfor the mental health of young people, but alsodevelop a broader interest in issues of publichealth and its impacts on the wellbeing ofvulnerable population groups. Alongside university,I’m also the Director of People & Culture at theOaktree Foundation. Oaktree works to fightextreme poverty through fundraising for educationin developing countries, high impact campaigningon government policy and equipping thousands ofyoung Australians to take real action to end thisunacceptable human condition. The role is anincredible opportunity for a young person my ageto have a meaningful impact on the cause.

my degree and entering the workforce. As well asacademics the last year has allowed for thecreation of many new friendships and the chanceto catch up with some old friends. The YOTYreunion at the beginning of January in LennoxHead was a fantastic opportunity to catch up withsome much loved friends! BECKY SAVAGE: How time has flown sincethe unforgettable trek around Australia in 2010/11!Moments spent reminiscing about those wonderfuldays (and amazing people) never cease to bring asmile to my face! The reunion was spent in thebeautiful area of Lennox Head with trips to viewthe sights in Byron Bay, Ballina and Bangalow. Ithank Melanie’s parents, Greg and Nerelle, for theiroffer in hosting six extra teenagers (and noisy onesat that!) and their great hospitality. This year, I willbe undertaking a Bachelor of Justice and Societyat Flinders University. The degree has the potentialof opening pathways into the Australian FederalPolice (my ultimate goal), the Defence Force andselected government departments.MELANIE LOOMES: After a very tear-streaked goodbye in Melbourne at the end of ourtrip around Australia, it was back to school for me.I had a busy year ahead completing my HigherSchool Certificate and fulfilling the role of schoolcaptain and president of the Southern CrossSchool K12 Leo Club. 2011 was a very challengingyet rewarding year, with school coming to an endin November at the end of the HSC exams. InAugust 2011, before school came to a close, Iapplied for the Vice Chancellor’s scholarship atBond University in Queensland.

Where are they now... a Youth of the Year catch-up

MOVING FORWARD: Some of the Youth of the Year success stories ... (from left) Will Teare (2010 NationalWinner), Izabella Glover (2010 National Public Speaking winner), Minto Felix, Jorja Sumner, RebeccaSavage and Pamela Fredrick.


Lynn takes fair to the road

Green thumbs on show

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AROUND THE NATION

Lion

TV gardener Graham Ross showed his supportfor Sydney’s Beecroft-Cheltenham Lions Clubas the guest speaker at a recent meeting.

Graham, a regular on Better Homes & Gardensand on Sydney radio’s 2GB, spoke about hisforthcoming autobiography and his life inhorticulture, beginning at age four.

He also spoke about the Veitch Memorial Medal,presented to him in London recently by PrincessAlexandria. Graham is only the fourth Australian towin this medal.

He was presented with a green thumb as a light-hearted token of appreciation by Lion JohnSimpson.

After many months of collecting, sorting andpricing donated books, Victoria’s LionessClub of Trafalgar held a “packed to therafters” book sale.

It offered thousands of books on everyimaginable subject, all at bargain prices.

When the doors opened at 9am on Saturday,eager readers were already waiting, somecomplete with lists of titles they were seeking.

Lioness Lynn Columbine made local peopleaware of the sale by riding a motorised scooteraround town, handing out promotional leaflets.

In the popular children’s section of the sale,people could pack as many books as possible intoa bag for only $5, while a storyteller was a popularattraction.

Lioness club members were delighted with theprofit of more than $2000 from the two-day sale,ensuring a repeat next year over the Labour Dayweekend.

Money will go to local charities.

Beecroft-CheltenhamLion JohnSimpson andGraham Rossshow theirgreen thumbs.

Trafalgar Lioness members (from left) CarolynEden, Hazel Rouget and Shirley Erbs look on asLynn Columbine sets off on her motor scooter tohand out leaflets promoting the book fair.


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The Fundraising Queen

Trailer time

Seeing clearly with multi-purpose scanner

Clubs turning 50

Around the South Australian town ofMinlaton, Maree Anderson is known as the‘Fundraising Queen’.

Maree of the Minlaton and Districts Lioness clubgained fitting recognition recently when pictured onthe cover of the Yorke Peninsula White and YellowPages directories.

This year’s directory covers have the theme AHelping Hand, The Aussie Way.

Maree was recognised for her efforts raisingfunds for local charities and organisations.

A Minlaton resident since 1974, she spendsmost Fridays outside the local supermarket sellingraffle tickets for various community groups. Overthe years she has raised about $40,000.

In recent years, Maree’s fundraising efforts havehelped fit out a fully furnished hairdressing salon atthe Melaleuca Court Nursing Home, whereresidents can enjoy some pampering and a breakfrom routine.

Maree also spends time with the nursing homeresidents, sharing their stories and runningerrands, not to mention holding a successfulannual fundraising football sweep for staff andresidents.

Two clubs are about to turn 50 –Queensland’s Lions Club of Maryborough andSouth Australia’s Marion Inc.

Marion Inc C2 will celebrate with a formaldinner at Glenelg Golf Club (October 20, contactPID Bob Coulthard AM on 08 8278 2700 or 0417801 147), while Maryborough’s big night will be atthe Brolga Theatre, Maryborough (details0408938411 [email protected]).

After a year of exhaustive work,Queensland’s Withcott HelidonLions have unveiled acommunity tool trailer.

The project was adopted by theclub after flooding across the regionin January last year.

The trailer was modelled on oneprovided by Victorian clubs afterdevastating fires.

The fully-lockable trailer wasbought with the generous support ofHans Industries in Bundaberg andsupported locally by Ricky Smithfrom Withcott’s The Factory Outlet.

Tools to stock the trailer were bought almostexclusively from local businesses.

The trailer will be offered free of charge to local

FINE FARE: There was lots of food, music and good cheer when Bellingen Lions, Lions ladies and theVietnam Cultural Tour Group and honourary Lion Rick George prepared and served a luncheon for 70 seniorcits earlier this year. The luncheon was part of NSW Senior Citizens Week celebrations. Bellingen Lionshave been sponsoring and working alongside the Vietnam Cultural Tour Group for more than 12 months.

Sydney’s Liverpool Hospital now has a$27,500 Elles Eye Cubed Ultra Sound eyescanner.

It was bought as a joint project by the LionsClub of the City of Liverpool, NSW/ACT Save Sight

Foundation and the hospital itself. The machine has many uses, including

measuring the eye and diagnosis of retinaldetachments or tumours, even when hiddenbehind thick blood in the eyeball.

PICTURED LEFT: (front)Specialist clinic nurse LeanneGardner with (left to rightbehind) Director Lion BrianRope, Lion Tony Madsen,A/Professor Anthony Schembri(hospital general manager),clinician Dr Stephen On, LionYvonne Ross, Lioness RuthGrimson, Lion Joy Goddard, LionRoy Wright, Lion Ollie Lassenand PDG Bob Grimson.

TOOL TIME: (from left to right) Zone Chairperson Meg Hatfield,President Mark Lavender and members Jeff Chambers, RobAnderson, Leigh Hair and Stan Edwards inspect the trailer.

community groups and individuals for use inmaintenance and the on-going rebuilding process.if anyone is interested, phone 0403 187 660 forfurther information.


The Council of Governors advises applications are invited from Lions in good standing to fill the following vacancies.

All Multiple District Committee positions are honorary, and every Lion, no matter how new, is encouraged to apply. Lions intending to apply should note the following:

Mail: Locked Bag 2000 Newcastle NSW 2300Email: [email protected]: (02) 4940 8034

The preferred method of distribution of necessary forms to intending applicants is by email

4 The applicant should ensure that nomination form is complete in every resprior to sending.

5 Nominations must be received byNational Office by email or post no later 5.00 pm Friday 3 August 2012.


All Multiple District Committee positions are honorary, and every Lion, no matter how new,


The preferred method of distribution of

4 The applicant should ensure nomination form is complete in eveprior to sending.

5 Nominations must be receiveNational Office by email or post no

Committee Vacancies

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All Multiple District Committee positions are honorary, and every Lion, no matter how new, is encouraged to apply. Lions intending to apply should note the following:

1 Applications will only be considered if submitted on the current Nomination Form, and received at the Lions National Office by the closing date.

2 Intending applicants must obtain a Nomination Form, Position Statement and Person Profile in relation to the position from the Lions National Office.

These may be obtained by writing, faxing or emailing the National Office at one of the following addresses:


The preferred method of distribution of necessary forms to intending applicants is by email.

3 All candidates for Multiple District positions shall submit:

- current standard Nomination Form - Curriculum Vitae - Statement covering the issues outlined in the Position Statement. This supporting Statement with CV shall not exceed three single sided A4 pages.

APPLICANTS EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

4 The applicant should ensure that the nomination form is complete in every respect prior to sending.

5 Nominations must be received by the National Office by email or post no later than 5.00 pm Friday 3 August 2012.

Late nominations will not be considered. Nominations accepted will be considered at the Council Meeting following the close of nominations. All applicants will be advised in writing of Council’s decision soon after that Council Meeting.

ROB OERLEMANSEXECUTIVE OFFICERMD201 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL INC.

Position Term Expiry Comments

ADMINISTRATION

Sergeant At Arms 30/08/2015To assist the Council Chairperson to plan and manage TheMD Convention Program. To act as Master of Ceremonies at each Convention.

2014 Tamworth Convention Chairperson 30/06/2014 Responsible to MD 201 Council for the coordination of the annual MD201 National Convention.2015 Newcastle Convention Chairperson 30/06/2015

YOUTH & COMMUNITY PROJECTS

ALCCRF Chairperson 31/01/2016The occupant of this position will be responsible to the Council for managing the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF):

ALCCRF Trustee x5 31/01/2016

Promoting the activities of the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation and establishing good communication and a working relationship between the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia or other relevant agency.

ALCMF N District Trustee 31/01/2016 Acts as Trustee and is responsible for database management and provision of administrative services for the foundation.ALCMF V District Trustee 31/01/2016

Leo Chairperson 31/01/2016 Coordinate all matters pertaining to Leos and interact as a member of the MD201 Youth Committee to promote all youth.

Leo T District Coordinator 31/01/2016 Will promote Leos and the Youth Outreach program within their State by formulating State goals in conjunction with the District Governors and District Chairpersons and reporting all activities pertaining to the portfolio to the MD Chairperson.

Leo V District Coordinator 31/01/2016

Leo W District Coordinator 31/01/2016

Youth Exchange Greeter (Albury) 31/01/2015 Responsible for the safe and efficient throughput of all youth exchanges, both nominated and hosted.Youth Exchange Greeter (Melbourne) 31/01/2015

PNG Membership Development Committee Chairperson 30/06/2014 To oversee, manage and promote the conduct and growth of

Lions Club within Papua New Guinea

MARKETING

Hearing Dogs Committee Member 1/07/2015 Duties include being able to assist Clubs in assessments and follow up in dog placements

Committee Vacancies


PositionTerm

ExpiryAppointee Dist

MARKETING

Lion Mint Coordinator 'Q' Districts 30/06/2015 Allan Vollmerhause Q4

Hearing Dogs Committee Member 30/06/2014 Frank Gratton C1


ALCCRF Trustee 30/06/2015 Austin Lanphier Q2

ALCMF Trustee 'T' 31/01/2015 Kae Campbell T1

ALCMF Trustee ‘W’ 31/01/2015 Tess Leedham W2

ALCMF Treasurer 31/01/2015 Ken Nimmo N5

Youth Exchange Greeter (Brisbane) 28/02/2015 Jan Evans Q3

Committee AppointmentsAt its meeting in May 2012, the Council of Governors considered nominations received and made the following appointments


HAVE YOU CHANGEDYOUR ADDRESS?

If you have changed your address, could you please contactyour Cabinet Secretary to ensure that your new details areupdated.

The photographer didn’t look at the background when snapping this shot of Lions GlobalLeadership Team Coordinator Tim Irvine (left) chatting to a doctor at Perth’s Lions EyeInstitute – yet the background paints a funny, if false and unintended, message. If you’ve gota funny pic like this, send it in to the magazine so others can have a chuckle too.

Got a funny photo?EYE ON THE TASK: Right around Australia the Lions Eye Health Programmessage is being spread. At the Noarlunga-Morphett Vale club recently,ambassador Rob Winter did his bit with a talk on vision loss and theimportance of regular eye tests. A special guest on the night was Dr BobCoulthard, a tireless worker for Lions eye health projects over many years(a service recognition award for outstanding contributions in thecommunity now bears his name. Visit www.lehp.org.au for details.)

JOB WELL DONE: Members of the Gilbert Valley clubare looking happy because with assistance from theAustralian Lions Foundation they have raised enoughmoney to have veranda blinds fitted at the localsenior citizens club at Riverton.

AROUND & ABOUT

WORTHY WINNER: Proudlydisplaying his ALF Hall of Fameaward for service of the highestorder is Don Van Weezep of theWhyalla Mount Laura club.

GETTING IT TOGETHER: LocalLions clubs, schools, counciland community groups pooledall their resources topersonally invite 150 childrenand their parents inMelbourne’s Whitehorse areato a free Easter event.Organising it all was MonicaMcQuatters, Zone 7Chairperson for V5.

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PositionTerm

ExpiryAppointee Dist

MARKETING

Lion Mint Coordinator 'Q' Districts 30/06/2015 Allan Vollmerhause Q4

Hearing Dogs Committee Member 30/06/2014 Frank Gratton C1


ALCCRF Trustee 30/06/2015 Austin Lanphier Q2

ALCMF Trustee 'T' 31/01/2015 Kae Campbell T1

ALCMF Trustee ‘W’ 31/01/2015 Tess Leedham W2

ALCMF Treasurer 31/01/2015 Ken Nimmo N5

Youth Exchange Greeter (Brisbane) 28/02/2015 Jan Evans Q3



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AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATION Financial Report Year Ended 31 December 2011

Report on the financial reportWe have audited the accompanying financial report, beinga special purpose financial report, of the Australian LionsFoundation (the foundation), which comprises the balancesheet as at 31 December 2011, the income statement andthe statement of changes in equity for the year then ended,a summary of significant accounting policies, otherexplanatory notes and the trustees' declaration.Trustees'responsibility for the financial report

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of thefinancial report and have determined that the basis ofpreparation described in Note 1 to the financial report, isappropriate to meet the requirements of the trust deeddated 4 May 2004 (as amended) and is appropriate tomeet the needs of the members.

The trustees' responsibility also includes such internalcontrol as the trustees determine is necessary to enablethe preparation of the financial report that is free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thefinancial report based on our audit. We conducted our auditin accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. TheseStandards require that we comply with relevant ethicalrequirements relating to audit engagements and plan andperform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whetherthe financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain auditevidence about the amounts and disclosures in thefinancial report. The procedures selected depend on theauditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risksof material misstatement of the financial report, whetherdue to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, theauditor considers internal control relevant to thefoundation's preparation and fair presentation of thefinancial report in order to design audit procedures that areappropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose ofexpressing an opinion on the effectiveness of thefoundation's internal control. An audit also includesevaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies usedand the reasonableness of accounting estimates made bythe trustees, as well as evaluating the overall presentationof the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained issufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our auditopinion.Basis for qualified opinion

Cash from donations and other fundraising activities area significant source of revenue for the foundation. Thetrustees have determined that it is impractical to establishcontrol over the collection of cash donations and otherfundraising activities prior to entry into its financial records.Accordingly, as the evidence available to us regardingrevenue from cash donations and other fundraisingactivities was limited, our audit procedures with respect tothese sources had to be restricted to the amounts recordedin the financial records. We therefore are unable to expressan opinion as to whether revenue from cash donations andother fundraising activities is complete.Auditor’s qualified opinion

In our opinion, except for the effects on the financialreport of such adjustments, if any, as might have beenrequired had the limitation on our audit procedures referredto in the preceding paragraph not existed, the financialreport presents fairly, in all material respects, the financialposition of the Australian Lions Foundation as of 31December 2011, and its performance for the year thenended in accordance with the accounting policies describedin Note 1 to the financial report.

Basis of Accounting and Restriction on Distributionand Use

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note1 to the financial report, which describes the basis ofaccounting. The financial report has been prepared toassist the Australian Lions Foundation to meet therequirements of the trust deed. As a result, the financialreport may not be suitable for another purpose. Our reportis intended solely for the members of The Australian LionsFoundation.

Newcastle26 March 2012

Independent auditor’s report to the members of AustralianLions Foundation

As detailed in Note 1 to the financialstatements, the Foundation is not a reportingentity because, in the Trustees’ opinion, thereare no users dependent on general purposefinancial reports. This is a special purposefinancial report that has been prepared tomeet the requirements of the Deed of Trust.The financial report has been prepared inaccordance with Australian AccountingStandards and other mandatory professionalreporting requirements to the extentdescribed in Note 1.The Trustees declare that the financialstatements and notes set out here give atrue and fair view of the Foundation’sfinancial position at 31 December 2011 andof its performance, as represented by theresults of its operations for the financial yearended on that date.In the Trustees' opinion there are reasonablegrounds to believe that the Foundation willbe able to pay its debts as and when theybecome due and payable.This declaration is made in accordance witha resolution of the Trustees.

PAUL LOGUE - TRUSTEE

ALAN PRETYMAN - TRUSTEE

Sydney4th February, 2012

TRUSTEES’ DECLARATION

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Caroline MaraPartnerLiability limited by a scheme approved underProfessional Standards Legislation.

The income statement, balance sheet andstatement of changes in equity are to be readin conjunction with the notes to the financialstatements (see right).

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FORTHE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20111. Statement of Significant Accounting PoliciesBasis of PreparationIn the opinion of the Trustees, the Australian LionsFoundation (the Foundation) is not a reporting entitybecause, in the Trustees’ opinion, there are no usersdependent on general purpose financial reports.The financial report of the Foundation has beendrawn up as a special purpose financial report fordistribution to the members.The financial report has been prepared inaccordance with the recognition and measurementprinciples of Australian Accounting Standards andother mandatory professional reporting requirementsin Australia. It contains only those disclosuresconsidered necessary by the Trustees to meet theneeds of the members. The Trustees deem that theincome statement, balance sheet and statement ofchanges in equity to be sufficient in meeting theneeds of the members.Historical Cost ConventionThese financial statements have been preparedunder the historical cost convention.Income TaxThe Foundation is exempt from paying income taxpursuant to section 50-1 of the Income TaxAssessment Act (1997).2. Current Investments

2011 2010$ $

Bank Term Deposits 2,800,000 2,800,000Accrued intereston Term Deposits 54,038 54,943

2,854,038 2,854,943

3. Office EquipmentOffice Machines- at cost 6,406 6,406Less: AccumulatedDepreciation (6,406) (6,406)

Nil Nil4. Related Party DisclosureNo Trustee or Officer of the Foundation has receivedor become entitled to receive during or since thefinancial year a benefit because of payments madeby the Foundation to reimburse the Trustee orOfficer or an entity in which the Trustee is a Director,for expenses incurred on behalf of and approved bythe Foundation.No emoluments are paid to the Trustees.5. Agent for Lions Clubs InternationalFoundationThe Foundation’s role as Agent / Trustee for LionsClubs International Foundation (LCIF) “CampaignSightFirst ll” held in Australia, ended during 2011and no funds were held at 31st December 2011. (At31st December 2010, the funds held were $154).


2011 $ 2010 $

1

INCOME STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011INCOMEAwards - William Tresise Fellow 29,000 16,000Awards - Ian M. Stockdale Humanitarian 29,500 29,000Awards - J.D. Richardson Honour 229,954 188,764Donations - General Fund 163,556 150,425Donations - Emergency Disaster Fund 240,725 6,127Donations - 2011 Flood Appeal 1,683,367 0Donations - International Co-operation Fund 24,697 23,000Interest Received 196,137 182,039TOTAL INCOME 2,596,936 595,355

EXPENDITUREAwards & Presentations 33,750 27,231Grants - ALF General Fund 319,262 400,208Grants - Emergency/Disaster Relief 164,500 96,500Grants - 2011 Flood Appeal 1,493,190 0Grants - International Cooperation 47,697 0Expenses Of Fund Raising 10,380 23,020Meeting Expenses 25,194 17,467Bank Charges 932 895Printing & Stationery, Postage, Fax, Phone 9,135 6,474Auditors Remuneration 6,000 4,380Insurances 2,855 (86)Depreciation 0 0Sundry Expenses 1,481 2,434TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2,114,376 578,523

NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 482,560 16,832

DISTRIBUTION TO ACCUMULATED FUNDSALF General Fund 203,602 50,960ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund 111,781 (57,128)ALF 2011 Flood Appeal Fund 190,177 0ALF International Co-operation Fund (23,000) 23,000

482,560 16,832

BALANCE SHEETAS AT 31 DECEMBER 2011 Note 2011 $ 2010 $CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 1,153,517 666,880Sundry debtors (GST) 2,555 1,457Prepaid Insurance 0 2,670Held-to-maturity investments & Accrued Int 2,854,038 2,854,943

4,010,110 3,525,950NON CURRENT ASSETSOffice equipment 0 0

0 0TOTAL ASSETS 4,010,110 3,525,950

CURRENT LIABILITIESTrade Creditors 6,600 5,000

NET ASSETS 4,003,510 3,520,950

ACCUMULATED FUNDSRetained Profits - ALF General Fund 3,451,218 3,247,616Retained Profits - ALF Emergency/Disaster Fund 362,115 250,334Retained Profits - ALF Int. Co-operation Fund 0 23,000Retained Profits - ALF 2011 Flood Appeal Fund 190,177 0

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 4,003,510 3,520,950

Note2011 $ 2010 $

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011ACCUMULATED FUNDSALF General FundBalance at beginning of Financial Year 3,247,616 3,196,656Surplus for Current Period 203,602 50,960

3,451,218 3,247,616ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief FundBalance at the beginning of Financial Year 250,334 307,462Surplus for Current Period 111,781 (57,128)

362,115 250,334ALF 2011 Flood Appeal FundBalance at beginning of Financial Year 0 0Surplus for Current Period 190,177 0

190,177 0

ALF International Co-operation FundBalance at beginning of Financial Year 23,000 0Surplus for Current Period (23,000) 23,000

0 23,000

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 4,003,510 3,520,950


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Candidates for Second Vice PresidentAs of press time, there were eight candidates for International Vice President. The election will take place June 26 at the 95th InternationalConvention in Busan, Korea.

Harri Ala-KuljuPast International Director Harri Ala-Kulju joined the Espoo Kesku Lions Club in Finland in 1977. An insurance director, he has held manyoffices within the association including club president, cabinet secretary, zone chairman, region chairman, district governor, vice councilchairman, council chairman and leader of the Lions extension team in Finland. He has received numerous awards including the 100% ClubPresident’s Award, several District Governor’s Appreciation Awards, the 100% District Governor’s Award, several International President’sCertificates of Appreciation, eight International President’s Awards and the Ambassador of Goodwill award.

Phil NathanPast International Director Phil Nathan of Earls Colne, England, served as an international director from 1999-2001. He has been a Lion since1982 and a charter member of the South Woodham Ferrers Lions Club since 1989. A stockbroker and director of a company, Nathan servedas Europa Forum president in 2006, holds trustee status on eight different boards of charitable trusts and is active in many professional, civicand community organisations. In 2001, he was recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with an MBE, a Member of the British Empire.

Steven ShererPast International Director Steven Sherer, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, is a licensed public accountant and has been a member of the Dover LionsClub since 1980. A Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, he has attended 19 international conventions and 13 USA/Canada Lions LeadershipForums. He is a GMT area coordinator and the recipient of several international awards including the Ambassador of Goodwill Award andInternational Leadership Awards. He was honoured with a Distinguished Citizens Award in his community and is active in many professional andcommunity organisations.

Salim MoussanPast International Director Salim Moussan, of Beirut, Lebanon, was elected to serve on the International Board of Directors at the association’s80th international convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1997. The owner of a trading company, he is involved in many professionaland community organisations. He is a two-time board appointee and a two-time group leader at international conventions. He has attended 24international conventions and more than 100 forums and regional conferences. He served as chairman of the 23rd ISAAME Forum. He is thefounder of the Lions Eye Centre in Lebanon.

G. RamaswamyPast International Director G. Ramaswamy of Coimbatore, India, joined the Annur Town Lions Club in 1985 as a chartered president. Serving asan international director from 1996 to 1998, he has been recognized for sponsoring more than 900 new members into Lions clubs. He alsospurred membership growth from 30,000 to 105,000 in Multiple District 324. He served as an appointee to the International Board ofDirectors from 1999 to 2000, 2005 to 2006 and 2006 to 2007. Ramaswamy is an industrialist and the recipient of numerous professional,civic and community awards.

Joe PrestonPast International Director Joe Preston of Dewey, Arizona, joined the Mesa Host Lions Club in 1974 and now belongs to the BradshawMountain Lions Club. A fleet sales manager for a Ford dealership, he has served as a Lion in numerous capacities including council chair,district governor, zone chair and MERL chair. He also chaired the 1994 international convention in Phoenix and the 2003 USA/Canada Forum inPortland. He has received the Ambassador of Goodwill Award and other honours.

Francisco Fabríco De Oliveira NetoPast International Director Francisco Fabríco De Oliveira Neto joined the Catolé do Rocha Lions Club in Brazil in 1985. An entrepreneur andbusiness administrator, he has served as a Lion as district governor, council chair, district LCIF chair, SightFirst committee chair and in othercapacities. He has received numerous awards including six International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, the Paradigm Medal,Leadership Medal and two President’s Medals.

Giovanni RigonePast International Director Giovanni Rigone joined the Pavia Host Lions Club in Italy in 1969. The owner of an engineering firm, he has heldmany positions within the association including club president, district governor, council chairperson and GLT area leader. He was president ofthe Europa Forum in 1992. He has received many Lions awards including 21 International President’s Awards and the Ambassador of GoodwillAward.

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’: There was a lot ofrocking and rolling when Bull Creek W2 Lions gottogether to raise money for a special walker forTahlia Burns, 7, of Kardinya.

Each year the club holds a special 60s Rock ’n’ Rollfundraiser. This year it raised more than $4000 forTahlia’s Hoggi Flux Walker (provided by Early Age

Mobility of Canning Vale). The sturdy lightweight walkereasily adjusts as the child grows, ensuring its usefulnessfor some years to come.

Tahlia has cerebral palsy and other disorders whichhave held back her walking ability.

The walker will help to improve her cardiovascularand leg strength and boost her confidence.


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YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Another great year ofworthy winnersBy the time you read this six fantasticyoung people will have travelled to Perthto compete against each other to becomethe Youth of the Year National Champion.

While you can see on page 11 that MollyMcInerney was the overall winner, all sixcontestants are in fact winners as they haveall won their individual State Finals – theNational Final is just the icing on the cake.

What a hard job it must have been to judgethe contestants. Our judges this year wereTheo Efthymiou representing our sponsor NAB,Lecturer in International Education SusanLedger, writer of mathematics text bookresources Peter Nowland, Principle Consultant,Technical and Operations at Beilby ConsultingPeter Casey, 2008 State YOTY winner DitzaTeng, and Reserve Judge and current nationalwinner Gillian Mahony.

The state winners – Mia Roberts (CDistricts), Elise Delpiano (N District) MollyMcInerney (Q Districts), Nicholas Connelley (TDistrict), Anusha Jayasekera (V Districts) andIshaa Sandhu (W Districts) – will all touraround Australia in January next year as agroup.

If you get a chance to meet them duringtheir visit to your state, please make the effortto do so.

What incredible talent we have in our younggenerations. I attended the “C” District StateFinal and the level was of its usual highstandard. I am sure it created a lot ofheadaches for our extremely talented judgingpanel.

We say that every year – and every year wesay it with sincerity. The quality of youthcoming through each year just reinforces thatour great country will remain just that for along time to come.

It is programs like Youth of the Year thatencourages these young people to come tothe fore. It is our responsibility and duty asLions to continue with projects like this.

As proof that we are on the right track, justconsider the many high achievers in ourcountry who openly attest to being entrantswhen they were at school. Notable amongthem are the former Prime Minister Mr KevinRudd and former Premier of Queensland MrPeter Beattie.

If you would like to see some photos of ourcontestants from the Perth final, please visitout website athttp://www.lionsclubs.org.au/yoty.

Youth of the Year – “You just can’t lose”Bryan Coggle

Chairman Youth of the Year

Official Notice2012 International Convention, Busan, Republic of Korea

The following proposed amendment to the International By-Laws will be reported to the delegatesfor vote at the 2012 International Convention.

This amendment requires a majority affirmative vote for adoption.

ITEM 1: A RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS ANDPRIVILEGES CHARTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BY-LAWS, AND CONTINGENT ON THE APPROVALOF THIS RESOLUTION, THESE CHARTS WILL BE MOVED TO THE MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONSSECTION OF THE BOARD POLICY MANUAL.

SHALL THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED?

BE IT RESOLVED, That Article XI, Section 7 of the International By-Laws be amended by deletingthe second sentence of the first paragraph in its entirety and substituting the following:

Such categories shall have the rights, privileges and obligations as set forth in accordance withthe policies of the International Board of Directors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Article XI, Section 7 of the International By-Laws be amended bydeleting the Obligations chart on page 47 and the Rights and Privileges chart on page 48.

Convention CallIn compliance with Article VI, Section 2 of the International By-Laws, I hereby issue the Official Callfor the 2012 International Convention. Our 95th International Convention will be held in Busan,Republic of Korea. It begins at 10 a.m. June 22 and ends June 26. The purpose of the conventionis to elect a president, first vice president, second vice president and 17 members of theInternational Board of Directors and to transact such other business as may properly come beforethe meeting.

Busan is an exciting, fast-paced, world-class city with a multitude of fine restaurants and touristattractions. It also is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by blue mountains,rivers and lovely beaches. Lions will immensely enjoy its mild temperatures, the unique Koreanculture and wonderful cuisine, most notably the fresh seafood.

Convention Week is a splendid, unforgettable experience full of fellowship, fun and learning. Lionswill enjoy many enduring traditions such as the stirring flag ceremony, the festive internationalparade and the lively, multicultural international show. The memorable plenary sessions include akeynote speech by Dr. Margaret Chan, the director-general of the World Health Organization, thepresentation of the 2012 Humanitarian Award and the installation of the 2012-2013 internationalpresident and district governors.

The Lions of Korea will warmly welcome their visitors and ensure that this convention isabsolutely outstanding in every regard. This convention will be a vibrant testimony to the power ofWe Believe as well as to the enduring value of family bonds of Lions. I strongly encourage you to bea part of this special Lions event.

Signed by me at Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America, this 7th day of May 2012.Warmest regards,

Wing-Kun Tam, PresidentThe International Association of Lions Clubs



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