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District 201 N2 of the International Association of Lions Clubs

PDG Warren Woods, District Governor 2010-11

Motto: Small Beginnings—Gigantic Results

Sending the message about lionism

Page 1 November 2010 Edition, Issue 2 Printed by Westonprint 57 Shoalhaven Street Kiama NSW 2533

DG Warren’s Message

MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter

November 2010 Issue 2 ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898

urday night was an opportunity to relax with great music

provided by the two girls from their band D‘Ban Jac inter-

spersed with skits and songs from the Nowra Players. Con-

gratulations and best wishes to Geoff Hobart on being

elected as your next District Governor. I am sure that Geoff

with wife Cherie will have a very successful and rewarding

year and have the full support of all the Clubs in our Dis-

trict. Congratulations also to Gary Parker and Allan

McDonald on their election as they progress towards be-

coming your future District Governors and to Brian Rope

for becoming a Director on the NSW-ACT Save Sight and

Health Care Foundations. A big thank you to retiring Direc-

tor Owen Quinn for his excellent work for the Foundations

over the past three years.

As I mentioned earlier Ambarvale High

School Leos Club was chartered on

the 30th August and now have 22 mem-

bers and Yass Lions Club are hoping to

form a Leo Club at Yass High School.

A Guiding Lion and New Clubs Work-

shop was held in Goulburn on the 6th

November, the purpose of the Course

was to help Zone Chairmen identify

suitable locations where new Clubs

could be formed. Last year we lost Can-

berra Ginninderra, Robertson and The

Australian Parliament Lions Clubs and

on the 30th September Canberra Lake

Burley Griffin Lions Club handed in

it‘s Charter. Although most of the mem-

bers from these Clubs transferred to

other Clubs there is a need to identify

areas where new Clubs could be formed

to halt this trend.

On a positive note we have shown a membership growth to

the end of September of 29 members and I‘m very pleased

that, during my visits, I have had the privilege of inducting

many new Members.

By the time you receive this Newsletter the Christmas sea-

son will be fast approaching and Judy and I wish you all a

very happy and safe break over the holiday period.

Warren Woods, N2 District Governor 2010-2011

DISTRICT GOVERNOR‘S MESSAGE.

At the time of writing this report Judy and I have visited

40 Lions Clubs, the 6 Lioness Clubs, the Charter of the

Ambarvale High School, our District Convention together

with numerous other Club visits and meetings. It never

ceases to amaze us of the diverse nature of our Clubs and

to learn in detail the projects that they carry out. All Clubs

truly practice the motto of our Organisation ―We Serve‖

with their ability to assist individuals as well as our com-

munities. We appreciate the courtesies extended to us dur-

ing our visits and the opportunity to see many projects that

Clubs have carried out over the years.

The District Convention held at the

Bomaderry Bowling Club on the 8th-

10th October was an outstanding suc-

cess and in this regard sincere thanks

to Convention Chairman PDG Ian

Hughes and his Committee for their

efforts and dedication. Sincere thanks

also to Nowra Lions Club ably as-

sisted by the Bomaderry Lions Club

and the Shoalhaven Lioness Club for a

job well done. The highlight of the

Convention was the Keynote speaker,

Father Chris Riley who spoke on the

plight of street kids and his organisa-

tions dedication to help as many as

possible back to a normal life.

I dedicated this Convention to DGE

Bruce Dodd and I continued with his

theme, ―Youth –our Future‖, and Fa-

ther Riley correctly pointed out that ―Children are now

they must be helped now‖. Lions Lady Judy and I pre-

sented a framed 2010 Lions International Peace Poster to

Lions Lady Rita Dodd, the Peace Poster being one of

Bruce‘s favourite youth programs. During this presentation

I wore a cap, Bruce‘s favourite headwear, again to honour

the memory of DGE Bruce Dodd (see photo above).

Other Convention highlights were the Flag Ceremony, the

very moving Memorial Service, the emotional Children of

Courage Awards together with the other very capable

speakers who brought us up to date on their projects. Sat-


Past members remembered

The following members of the N2 Lions family who passed away

since the 2009 Yass Convention were recognized in the Remem-

brance Ceremony at the 2010 Nowra Convention. The N2 Lions

family thanks them for their friendship and service to their com-

munity and Lions, and offers our condolences to their families,

friends and colleagues. May their service be an example to us.

Club Name

Bemboka Lions Lion Col Gottaas

Berridale Lions Lion James Watkins

Bomaderry Lions Lion Lachlan Brien

Bowral Lions Lion Russell Beasley

Canberra City Lions Lion John Capp

Canberra Valley Lions Lions Lady Mavis Bloye

Lion Kevin McCusker

Crookwell Lions Lion Robert Spackman

Gerringong Lions Lion Noel Gibbons

Goulburn City Lions Lion John Campbell

Lion Bede Gordon

Lion David Tyler

Helensburgh Lions Lion Vince Oerlemans

Mittagong Lions DGE William Bruce Dodd

Lion William Fleming

Moruya Lions Lion Donald Franks

Narooma & District Lions Lion Robert Godfrey Carr

Sussex Inlet & District Lions Lion Bob Haines

Ulladulla Milton Lions Lion Sigurd Kibsgaard

Wollongong Heights Lioness Lions Lady Joyce Randles

The following were advised after the printed version of the No-

vember edition of the N2 newsletter went to the printers:

Corrimal Lions Lion June Jallard

Lion Maggie Thatcher, wife of N2 PDG George Thatcher, and a

previous member of the Bundanoon Lions Club, passed away on

26th October with her funeral being held on 4th November at St

Stephens Church, Tallong.

Welcome to new members

Club New member Sponsor Austinmer/Thirroul Bill Smith Anthony David

Batemans Bay Wal Gotovac Rhonda Porteous

Bomaderry Wayne Abbott David Button

Trevor Long David Button

Bowning & Districts Kim Storey Not listed

Bowral Paul Johnson John Boyce

Braidwood Alexander Dobson Jamie Raynolds

Frank Hansby Jamie Raynolds

Bundanoon Kevin Block Peter Wearing Smith

Robert Grover Peter Wearing Smith

Bernd Raetze Not listed

Ursula Raetze Not listed

Carol Townsend Not Listed

Malcolm Townsend Peter Wearing Smith

Cabramatta Cabra-vale Kim Veng Ngo Lida So

Camden Thomas Bimson William Spear

Michael Feeney Keith Maddock

Derek Ramrack Ian Thackery

Campbelltown City Allan Shardlow Susan Coppola

Canberra Belconnen Antony Ladomirski Gary Jones

Canberra City Geoffrey Crossley Keith Gould

Christopher Gale Rick Scheeren

Bruce Mackie Rick Scheeren

William Osmand Rick Scheeren

Adam Thompson Rick Scheeren

Canberra Lake Tuggeranong

Lorraine Freeman Jaafar Tabandeh

Michelle Weeks Karen Kidd

Canberra Woden Derkjen Kol Stella McLeish

Crookwell Maurice Campbell Tracey Anderson

Jennifer Fountain Judith Fountain

Brent Hall Norman Fountain

Kevin Lang Robert Burbudge

Fairfield Petar Toth Antonio Fornasier

Figtree Patrick Peirce Greg Dombkins

Gerringong Ronald Horner Clifford Roberts

Goulburn City Gordon Ryan David King

Robert Small David King

Gungahlin Moira Graham Bonnie Fox

Gunning Anthony Porter Not listed

Jindabyne Alexandra Lawler Not listed

Kangaroo Valley Diane Wearne Suzanne Greer

Peter McNamee Tony Barnett

Kiama Ian Chellew Bill Crowe-Maxwell

Jeffrey Gray Bob Gray

Minnamurra Peter Blacka Kevin Bolack

Mittagong Margaret Ewen Olwen Lammond

Carolyn Pagett Therese Pagett

Moruya Diana Holmes Charles Black

District 201 N2 covers southeast

NSW and the ACT, comprising Li-

ons, Lioness & LEOs Clubs in south-

western Sydney, down the Hume

Highway to Bowning, ACT, Snowy

Mountains, Far South Coast, Eurobo-

dalla, Shoalhaven, and Illawarra.

Welcome to the following new members. Enjoy the activities,

fun and fellowship of the world‘s largest service organisation.

Don‘t be afraid to ask questions and suggest new projects. We

look forward to meeting you.

John Holmes Not listed

Narellan Alannah Hyett Patricia Hyett

Narooma & Districts Dianne McMartin Roslyn Barr

Adrianne Waterman Robyn Millar

Kathleen Williams Robyn Millar

Pambula Merimbula Ian Atkinson Ivan Colliver

Josephine Atkinson Ivan Colliver

Peter Gardner Kerryn Macauda

Debbie McDonell Malcolm Gaeth

Alan Madden Kerryn Macauda

Jennifer Pereira Ivan Colliver

Queanbeyan Brigitte Bohl Bruce Mitchell

Tathra George Huggett Not listed

David Styles Robert Cummins

Bruce Tate Desmond Ryan

Wollongong Laine Johnson Wendy Griffiths

Carole-Ann Pandelus Peter Howe

Kerry Sedgwick Wendy Griffiths

Woonona Jeff Zuiderwyk John McQuiggin

Jennifer Thatcher Catherine Gallagher

Yass Georgette Kanaan Raymond Hill

Allan McDonald Raymond Hill

Official publication of

Lions District 201 N2

Editor: David Robson 6 Hoskings Crescent, Kiama Downs

2533

Phone: 02 4237 5523

Email: [email protected]

Website: http:\\201n2.lions.org.au

The ―MD201 N2 Lions Newsletter‖ relies on the contributions

of Cabinet Officers and Club members. The stories you provide

improve the content and make interesting reading for other Li-

ons. Every effort is made to include all stories submitted, but a

restriction to 12 pages for the printed edition may mean some

stories appear in the Internet edition only. To reduce postage

costs, the N2 newsletter is distributed at Cabinet Meetings.

Newsletter Deadlines for remaining 2010/11 editions:

13/02/2011 Cabinet Meeting: Deadline 7/01/2011

3/04/2011 Cabinet Meeting: Deadline 4/03/2011

The printed and Internet editions of the N2 Newsletter are now

being lodged with the National Library of Australia, Canberra,

using the following access codes:

ISSN—(Print) 1837—588X

ISSN—(Online) 1837—5898

Contact me if you want to register your club newsletter as an

ISSN publication.

All photos in this edition are copyright of David Robson, unless

otherwise credited.

Contact / Meeting Updates


Cabinet Secretary Notes

The underlined contact details below have been changed, added,

or deleted when compared to the original 2010-11 N2 Cabinet

and Club directories distributed by email:

Clubs:

Camden Lioness: [email protected]

Canberra City Lions: [email protected]

Corrimal Lions: Sec: Ann Field (H) 02 4283 4386

Gunning Lions: Pres: Patrick Walmsley (M) 0458 646 018

1st (Dinner) & 3rd (Business) Tuesdays 7:00 for 7:30PM

Helensburgh Lions: [email protected]

Kangaroo Valley Lions: [email protected]

Narellan Lions: [email protected]

Wakeley Fairfield Lions: Sec: Ruth Small (H) 02 9609 4394

It is hard to believe that we have already passed the 3 month

hurdle and that the District Convention has just been success-

fully completed. During this time I have called upon many of

the Club Secretaries to do that little bit more regarding the Li-

ons database. I have asked many of you to carry out updates to

the membership records so that we satisfy Australia Post re-

quirements. In doing so this have made the records capable of

being readily revised by future secretaries without having to

resort to the efforts you have made. This was on top of those

records that we knew that the address was not correct and re-

quired changes made.

When this project was started over 25% of members records

had errors in the way information was recorded. That currently

stands at less than 5%. This has been a mighty effort for some

and they have had to overcome some technical difficulties with

the database on the way. The other benefit of carrying out this

work is that more members should receive their Australian Lion

Magazine with greater surety.

Family Membership

In carrying out this project I have also recognised that there

were many Lions not taking advantage of the family member-

ship options, which give you an ongoing reduction in dues for

the members of the household (other than the head of the

household) If you believe that you are in that category check

with your Club Secretary. He can tell you if you are already

registered as such or if not check to see if you can be and then

carry out the necessary work on line.

Returns 1 & 2

Club secretaries also were given the task of getting returns 1

and 2 to me before the convention. The importance of these two

documents can‘t be underestimated. I am pleased to report that I

received returns 1 and 2 from EVERY club in the district

(maybe some later than others) and this level of compliance is

congratulated. There will not be the same degree of flexibility

regarding late returns for the equivalent returns for the Multiple

District Convention so maybe they can come in a tad earlier

PU101 reporting in April 2011

It is not too early to start getting ready for the PU101 which is

required by April next year. PU101 reporting is going to clash

with the Multiple District Convention in Launceston. I will be

chasing you all for this document and the important online re-

porting. Make sure your Club and you are ready for this. Possi-

bly organise for elections to be held two weeks earlier than you

normally have them. Your timely reporting on this will ensure a

high degree of accuracy in the directory next year for District

201N2.

Membership Address Changes

In the Australian Lion they have once again placed that little

note towards the end of the magazine asking for Lions to con-

tact the Cabinet Secretary regarding change of address. I know

that you are all too smart to fall for that as the person to see is

your CLUB Secretary. He is the person who maintains the data

that is responsible for having the correct address in the data-

base. So, if you are changing your postal address for any reason

contact your Club Secretary and ask him/her to update the data.

TIPS for Reporting on WMMR

The old saying ―vote early – vote often‖ applies to the WMMR

reporting. You can access the database and make as many

changes as you like as often as you like during the month. You

only need to at least do it once during the month.

When reporting unless you have a specific reason for doing

say ALWAYS select the current month as the option.

The only reason you would report using an earlier

month is for showing a drop or new member. Unless

you have at least one entry for the current month

(including No Membership Activity for Month) your

club will not be shown as reporting for that particular

month.

Peter Howe – Cabinet Secretary


AUSTRALIAN LIONS

FOUNDATION (ALF)

* The Australian Lions Foundation has an Award Program that

Clubs and Districts can participate in by sending an undesig-

nated gift to the Foundation. These Awards are available to

Clubs and Districts who wish to recognise and honour an Indi-

vidual or Group, including non - lions.

Further information is available from any one of the Trustees

of the Australian Lions Foundation. Please refer to the current

MD Directory for contact details.

Personal Gifts

An individual Lion member or a non - lion member of the com-

munity may wish to make a personal gift to the Australian Li-

ons Foundation. Certain designated personal gifts of $2.00 (two

dollars) or more are Tax Deductible.

Annual Honorary Gift

Each year when you receive your semi - annual Dues Account,

your club is requested to make a voluntary donation to the

Foundation. We urge you to ensure that your club responds

favourably to this request.

Taken from the ALF website http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/alf

Information article #1.

Formed in 1981 and formalised at the 1983

ALF is our own National Foundation. The

Foundation operates under three Trust Deeds, with approval of

all State and Territory Attorneys General, the Australian Federal

Government, the Australian Tax Office and Lions Clubs Interna-

tional.

Trust Deed No.1

Provides help and assistance in all forms for Public Relief,

Emergency Aid and Community Welfare, for persons in Neces-

sitous circumstances in Australia. Deed No.1 is funded by desig-

nated Voluntary Gifts from Lions Clubs, Lions Districts and the

Public and Interest from Designated Investment Funds as deter-

mined by the ALF Trustees from time to time.

Gifts of Two Dollars ($2.00) or more are Tax Deductible.

Trust Deed No.2


Emergency Aid and Community Welfare Projects anywhere in

the world. Deed No.2 is funded by Undesignated Voluntary

Gifts from Lions Clubs, Lions Districts and the Public, the ALF

Awards Program and Interest from Designated Investment

Funds, as determined by the ALF Trustees from time to time.

Trust Deed No.3


Emergency Aid and Community Welfare in those developing

countries approved by the relevant Minister of the Government

of the Commonwealth of Australia. Deed No.3 is funded by des-

ignated Voluntary Gifts received from Lions Clubs, Lions Dis-

tricts, the Public and Interest from Designated Investment Funds,

as determined by the ALF Trustees from time to time.

Gifts of Two Dollars ($2.00) or more are Tax Deductible.

The Trustees

* Six Trustees representing each State/Territory manage the af-

fairs of the Foundation. The Trustees meet four times per year to

review all the affairs of the Foundation and to consider all appli-

cations for assistance that have been received since the previous

Trustee Meeting.

* Clubs and Districts are encouraged to submit applications,

[understanding that there is no guarantee of its success] to the

Foundation for assistance for intended projects of any size. The

Foundation does not provide complete funding for any project.

The goal of the Foundation is to assist the applicant Club or Dis-

trict, [subject to Foundation Grant Guidelines and ALF funds

available] if they do not have sufficient funds to carry out the

project. The decisions of the Trustees are final and no correspon-

dence will be entered into.

* The Foundation makes Emergency Funds available to Clubs

and Districts to immediately assist people affected by Earth-

quakes, Floods, Bush Fires, Droughts etc. The Foundation also

assists the MD Council of Governors, when requested, to admin-

ister National and International Appeal Funds.

* Funding of the Australian Lions Foundation comes from gifts

by Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs, Zones and Districts, Individu-

als, Bequests and Interest Earned from Investments.

Information article #2 – Grant Applications.

ALF – Helping Lions, Help Their Communities

ALF Grant Guidelines

GRANT APPLICATION

Applications forms are available from PCC Ian Gammage or

on the website shown below.

INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANTS

1. All Grant Applications must include a letter from the Appli-

cant Club/District giving full details of and explaining

the need for the project. Copies of any other relevant corre-

spondence from appropriate sources must also be enclosed.

2. Projects for which financial support is sought must be com-

munity-based welfare projects.

3. ALF funding must be for specific items and not for general

or central funds.

4. Grants requested must not exceed the funds being contrib-

uted by the Applicant Club/District and are limited to a maxi-

mum of $15,000.

5. Copies of all quotes must be included with this Application.

6. The project must not have been commenced prior to the

Grant Application being submitted and approved by the Aus-

tralian Lions Foundation.

7. Grants must be taken up within 12 months of approval.

8. The Applicant Club/District is responsible for the proper

and efficient administration of and accounting for all funds

granted and a ―FINAL REPORT‖ containing a complete ac-

counting for the funds and copies of publicity and photographs

of the project must be forwarded, within six [6] weeks of com-

pletion of project, to the Grants Chairman of the Australian

Lions Foundation.

9. The completed project must include signage acknowledging

the Foundation‘s assistance and support.

For further information, contact your State Trustee or

our Grants Chairman

(Continued on page 5)


After Signature by DG, a VDG or the Cabinet Secretary for-

ward Application to

PCC Ian Kelly, Grants Chairman

Australian Lions Foundation

PO Box 5522, Falcon. WA. 6210

For Emergency/Disaster Recovery Grants Please First Con-

tact PDG Paul Logue (H) 02-4933 5398. (M) 0417 458 457

ALL DECISIONS OF THE TRUSTEES ARE MADE IN

GOOD FAITH AND ARE FINAL AND BINDING

The Foundation will not consider the following:

Commercial and Industrial Research Projects, Purchase of

Land, Payment of Salaries or Interest.

Fuel, Fodder, Fencing.

Medical or any other equipment that could give a financial

benefit to individuals or groups (in N Districts please talk to

the NSW/ACT Save Sight and Public Health Care represen-

tative).

Sponsorships or Scholarships.

Support of other Foundations.

Projects that have commenced or have been completed.

Funding from the Australian Lions Foundation must be for spe-

cific items and not for general or central funds.

Taken from the ALF website http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/alf

Article #3 on Awards will be included in the next District Bulle-

tin.

Ian Gammage, N2 ALF Representative 2010-2011

(Continued from page 4) Student Natalie West, 17,

(Photo to right with Club

Charter presented by DG

Warren Woods) has been

elected as the club‘s first

president. ―we‘re excited

to give back to our com-

munity (and) through this

important work we plan

to make a difference,‖ she

said.

Campbelltown Lions

Club member and Leo

Club advisor Martin

Peebles said he was ex-

cite about the introduc-

tion of a Leo Club.

―There is no greater satis-

faction then encouraging

young people to serve

their community in a

positive way, and gain the

essential life skills of

leadership, experience

and opportunity,‖ he said.

The club will be involved

with a variety of projects

including the Diabetes

Awareness program and

the Lions Save Sight Pro-

ject. The Lions Save

Sight Program encour-

ages members to raise

money to eradicate cata-

ract and river blindness in

third world countries. It

costs justAU$9 through

Lions to cure one per-

son‘s cataract.‖

Source: Amanda Partridge, Macarthur Chronicle 14/09/2010

Photos supplied by Peter Howe

N2 Convention

Credentials

Delegates 110

Alternates 42

Other Lions 41

Sub Total 193

Leos 9

Lioness 20

Children

Official Guests 10

Visitors 34

Sub Total 73

TOTAL 266

N2 Clubs represented 47

N2 Convention Raffles

Lions Christmas Cakes stand

1st Prize Renee Pollack

2nd Prize Maxine Helmling

3rd Prize Renee Pollack

Convention Raffle

1st Prize Name withheld

2nd Prize Dee Kol

3rd Prize Patricia McKinnon

4th Prize DG Warren & Judy Woods

5th Prize Julie from Bowning Lions Club

LCI Convention

Credentials

Michael Carroll of LCI has ad-

vised the following N2 Delegate

and Alternate credentials for the

2010 Sydney International Con-

vention (6 of the 32 certified N2

Delegates didn‘t vote).

DELEGATES

30 Club Delegates

DG Paul Helmling

CC Phil Lawler

ALTERNATES

10 Club Alternates

Total N2 attendance was 104 Li-

ons, Leos, Lioness, Partners, &

Guests.

Ambarvale Leos Charter

―Ambarvale High School students will develop leadership and

life skills while serving their community through the forma-

tion of a new service club.

Students have formed a Leo Club, sponsored by the Lions

Club of Campbelltown City Inc, for youth aged 12—17 years.

President Natalie West with Leo Club Banner

Ambarvale Leo Club Board


Clown Doctor’s support

At the ―Clown Doctor‘s Ball‖ in Kiama on 4th September 2010

the raffle to raise funds for the Humour Foundation was drawn

with the following results:

1st Prize to Kathy Cameron, Sanctuary Point Lions Club

1 nights accommodation at the Marriot Sydney Harbour

plus a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb for 2

2nd Prize to Dorothy Altmann, Moruya Lions Club

2 nights accommodation at the Sebel Harbourside Kiama

in a Superior Balcony room, including breakfast for 2

adults

3rdPrize to Brian Rope, Liverpool Lions Club

1 nights accommodation at Spring Creek Retreat, Country

House and Cottages Kiama, including port, chocolates,

afternoon tea & gourmet breakfast

The Kiama Lions Club sincerely thanks many of the N2 Clubs

and individual members for supporting this raffle to raise funds

for the Humour Foundation to continue the work of the ‗Clown

Doctors‘ in bringing some fun to children in hospital. The raffle

raised $3,500 and the ―Clown Doctor‘s Ball‖ raised another

$3,500 with the total $7,000 being donated to the Humour Foun-

dation.

Again, many thanks.

to countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Indian Sub conti-

nent, East Asia, and the Far East, including China, the coun-

tries of the Pacific Rim and Southern Asia and Oceania.

Lions Clubs in Australia are able to obtain collection boxes,

labels, pamphlets at no cost through emailing to:

[email protected] or [email protected]

or by mail to:

Lions Recycle for Sight, PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC

4019).

Australia Post is one of our two major sponsors and has pro-

vided a Reply Paid facility so that Lions Clubs can post their

collected spectacles and sunglasses (without cases or loose

lens), preferably in Lions Christmas Cake Cartons , without

cost. Clubs need to contact us to obtain the post free details.

Please add in the corner

Lions Club of ......................

Email address (if any).....................

Address... PO Box..... Etc

The spectacles are sorted, cleaned and regraded in one of our

three four depots before being labelled and prepared for dis-

patch in graded groups. Our workforce is provided by persons

on Community Service Orders, trainees under Work for the

Dole, persons with Mutual Obligation requirements and volun-

teers generally. We operate five mornings a week with super-

vision provided by Lions members of the programme. Our

facilities are provided at peppercorn rates by the City of Red-

cliffe, the Police Citizen Youth Welfare Centre (Caboolture)

and by Queensland.

We received our first lensometer in 2000 and today we have

13 lensometer machines and 2 ultrasound cleaning machines

capable of cleaning 50 pair of spectacles at a time. Further

equipment will be sought as needed and to expand into specta-

cle making.

Our primary Centre is at Redcliffe where we have 6 lensome-

ter machines, operate 5 days a week with workers on Commu-

nity Service Orders, Work for the Dole and/or under mutual

obligation for welfare support. We also have a small number

of intellectually challenged persons on our work force.

Our Caboolture Centre, in the PCYC at Toovey Road Cabool-

ture, has operated since August 2006 and was officially

opened on 28 March 2007. The Centre currently operates three

days a week, primarily with Community Service workers. It

has three lensometers and hopefully we can purchase an ultra-

sound machine for this Centre in the near future.

We also have two Centres within Correctional Institutions.

The Helena Jones Half Way House (for women reintegrating

into the Community) and Numinbah Women's Correctional

Institution. Both of these Centres are manned by residents and

are supervised by longer term residents (selected by manage-

ment). These Centres generally operate on most days of the

week and each Centre is contributing 50,000 pair of graded

spectacles per annum. The Centres have two lensometer ma-

chines each and wash/clean the glasses manually.

Clearly, whilst we have added 6 lensometer machines in the

past few months, there is still a need for at least a further 5

machines plus an ultrasound machine for Numinbah at a cost

of $4600 for lensometer and $10,000 for ultrasound.


Collecting Projects in N2

Recently the N2 Clubs were surveyed by email about projects

where they collected items for other organisations. Forty-three

clubs reported they collected some of 5 different items, eye-

glasses, used stamps, corks, aluminium can ring pulls, and sta-

tionery & school items for the Solomon Islands.

Eyeglasses 35 clubs

Stamps 23 clubs

Corks 6 clubs

Ring pulls 1 club

School supplies 1 club

Seven clubs collected 3 of the 5 items with 6 clubs collecting

eyeglasses, stamps, and corks. Following are reports on these

collecting projects.

LIONS RECYCLE FOR SIGHT AUSTRALIA

Lions Recycle for Sight Australia Inc is part of the Lions Clubs

International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Programme, head-

quartered in Queensland and operating throughout Australia and

overseas in relation to the collection of 250,000 pair of used

spectacles, '000's sunglasses, new frames and other ancillary

equipment; on the distribution side the programme distributes

250,000 pair of regraded spectacles throughout the world (other

than Central America) to Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Humanitar-

ian organisations for distribution to poor people in need at no

expense or obligation on the recipient. A new development for

us has been the distribution of sunglasses, not only for adults but

primarily so that whenever our regraded spectacles are distrib-

uted in a school or village in remotest Africa or Asia, every

child, whether they need prescription glasses or not receives a

gift from the Lions of Australia. No child misses out.

Over the 15 years that the Australian programme has existed, as

a two club project, the programme has delivered 2.5 million pair


Does this sound like a project your club can become involved

in? If so, then Ross Paine would love to hear from you. His

address is 10 Balgownie Drive, Peregian Springs, 4573 QLD or

by email at [email protected] . The more the merrier.

For clubs in N2, the nearest collection point is Ken Higgins, 25

Buena Vista Avenue, Lake Heights, 2502 NSW. You will find

postage will be a bit cheaper to send it direct to him rather than

to Ross Paine.

CORKS

The five N2 clubs on the coast that collect corks deliver them

to the receptionist at the Cancer Care Ward, Wollongong Hos-

pital.

CAN RING PULLS

One N2 club was collecting the ring pulls from aluminium cans

as they contain titanium, but this project has now ceased.

LIONS AUSTRALIA SPINAL CORD FELLOWSHIP

(LASCF)

Recent information was distributed by email to all N2 Clubs

about a new Lions partnership collecting project, ‗Recycling

with Sims Metal Management‘, which allows Lions to recycle

metal at Sims Metal Management Recycling Depots through-

out Australia, and have the proceeds deposited into the LASCF

bank account. Depot locations in or near the N2 area are at

Fyshwick, Kembla Grange, and Milperra. The email included

the addresses and phone numbers of the depots and the transac-

tion codes to use in each state / territory (NSW & ACT =

LION16).

Just some of the items that can be recycled include; stainless

steel, lead acid batteries, stoves, refrigerators, clothes driers,

washing machines, aluminium cans, can ring pulls, brass taps,

copper tubing, insulated copper wire, aluminium pots & pans,

steel roofing sheets, hot water systems, bath tubs, old cars,

bikes, farm machinery, etc. The information included an indi-

cation of the market value of some of these items.

Clubs could develop a scarp metal drive, drink can collection,

separate metal items collected on ‗Clean up Australia Day‘, or

any other relevant project you can think of. Sims Metal Man-

agement will also deliver collection bins for a small fee.

LASCF Contact: Lion David Oakley

Ph: 03 9544 1161 Email: [email protected]

Our target is to reach 500,000 pair a year by 2010 and 1 million

pairs a year by 2015 as part of our commitment to Past Interna-

tional President Jimmy Ross's target for 2021.

Our second major sponsor, Dollar Sweet Mint Company of Mel-

bourne, who recently purchased International Mints Pty Ltd, is

providing substantial financial assistance for our overseas pro-

gramme. Their support will enable us to expand our distribution

of graded spectacles and enable us to present an Australian face

directly in the field of giving glasses to women, children and

men throughout the third world.

The gift of sight, from Lions Clubs in every corner of Australia

(and overseas) will be delivered by Australian Lions to the world

at large.

The project also acknowledges the great support of the Queen-

sland and Australian Governments through their grant pro-

grammes, the Redcliffe and Caboolture Shire Councils for their

leasing support, the Police Citizens Youth Welfare League of

Queensland for their premises, the Australian Lions Foundation

for its support and the Minister for and Department of Correc-

tional Services for their premises, management and persons in

custody or on community service orders but mostly to the great

Lions, Lioness, and Leo Clubs of Australia for collecting

and forwarding the 250,000 pair of glasses, sunglasses and other

equipments that are the life blood of the programme; thank you.

Please contact Chairman Lion Ken Leonard 07-32930993,

0418871396, [email protected]

or Lion Geoff Moor 07-38856160 [email protected]

for any advice.

Our address is PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC 4019.

Ken Leonard Chairman/CEO

USED STAMPS RECYCLING

In 1991, the Australian members of Lions International Stamp

Club (LISC) met at the Brisbane International Convention and

decided to commence a used stamp project to recycle used post-

age stamps for charitable purposes.

The initial beneficiary of these stamps was the Royal Institute

for Deaf & Blind Children at North Rocks in Sydney. When that

project ended in 2004, some 10 million or 2 tonne of stamps had

been donated to the school.

At the same time, the Australian Chapter of LISC decided to

direct all future stamp donations towards raising funds for the

Australian Lions Childrens Mobility Foundation.

Since then these Lions have processed 1.2 tonne of stamps, rais-

ing almost $11200 in the process. The stamps are sorted into

Australian and foreign and sent to the NSW Philatelic Society

auctions in Sydney to be sold at their 4 monthly auctions. Every

stamp donated is sent to the auctions and every cent received is

handed over to ALCMF. The convenor of the project in NSW

and Queensland is Peregian Lion, Ross Paine. ―We are seeking

used stamps, both foreign and Australian with the stamp neatly

clipped from the envelope, leaving about 1/8‖ minimum to 1/4‖

maximum of paper around the stamp‖ he said. ―The stamps are

sold in 10 kilo lots and the buyers pay the top prices for the

boxes holding the neatly clipped stamps. If they see too much

paper around the stamps they won‘t bid for them and we are

stuck with them until we can either find the time to trim them

ourselves or someone comes along looking for a cheap buy – the

buyers are particularly looking for un-cancelled or very lightly

cancelled stamps‖ he said.

VALE: Lion David Taylor

Dave Taylor joined the Lions Club of Goulburn City in 1977,

and held many positions in the club during his 33 years as a

Lion. In his position as a solicitor he was very active on the Con-

stitution and By-laws Committee.

Lion Dave held the position of Bulletin Editor for many years

and served as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Vice Presidents of the club. Lion

Dave was President of the club in 1992 and again in 1998, and

he was instrumental in setting up the Art Union which still runs

successfully today.

Until recently Dave was a regular attendee at club meetings,

barbeques, and activities, but as his health began to deteriorate

he was seen less and less.

Goulburn City Lions will miss his ready wit, cheery smile, and

his freely given advice.

Alan Milne, Secretary


and the invaluable assistance of the Dalmeny Deviates.

Bill read out the names of 22 past Lions who are remembered

with the pavilion, with particular mention of the late Lion Bob

Carr, who had been actively involved in the construction proc-

ess. ―I am sure he is looking down telling us that we need an-

other nail here, or we missed a bit of paint there,‖ said Bill.

Past President, George Hogge regaled the audience with ac-

counts of the working bees with the Deviates, which often went

late into the night to complete the project.

More than four hundred hours of voluntary work by Narooma

Lions members went into the project, and countless more hours

from other community members to assist the club to complete

the pavilion.

Financial assistance was also received from many local groups

to make it a truly community project.

The pavilion will provide a sheltered place to gather and reflect

in relative comfort, holding about fifty people.

Eurobodalla Shire Mayor, Fergus Thomson congratulated the

Lions Club on once again seeing a need within the community

and providing a wonderful community asset.

Officially opening the pavilion, DG Warren Woods said all

club members should be extremely proud of providing a facil-

ity that would be so beneficial to their local community.

Lesley Connor, President

Narooma Lions Club

Photos supplied by Lesley Connor

Blustery winds swept across the headland at the Narooma Ceme-

tery on Saturday afternoon, 14th August 2010, as the Lions Club

of Narooma and District officially opened the Narooma Lions

Memorial Cemetery Pavilion.

Among the members and guests who gathered to dedicate the

pavilion to the memory of some 22 past members of the Club

were Member for Bega, Mr Andrew Constance, MP, Eurobo-

dalla Shire Mayor, Fergus Thomson and Lions N201 District

Governor, Warren Woods.

Also welcomed to the opening were three former Lions ladies,

Liz Ferguson, Sandra Carr and Bermagui Lion Joan Robinson.

Some six years ago, the Lions responded to community sugges-

tions to provide a shelter where mourners could gather for ser-

vices, providing protection from the strong winds and inclement

weather which often prevail at the cemetery. The weather on

Saturday underscored the need for the pavilion, sheltering some

50 people for afternoon tea following the service.

Lion Bill Dudley provided a brief history of the project, from the

initial concept stage, to the fundraising efforts, which were sup-

ported by numerous community organizations, clubs and indi-

viduals.

When it became evident that grant money was not forthcoming

to complete the project, Lions simply rolled up their sleeves and

got the job done with the assistance of local builders and tradies

Support for brain injured

The Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club recently held a

dinner dance to raise funds for the ‗National Brain Injury

Foundation‘ (NBIF), which urgently requires a second special-

ised van to provide regular transport services for people with

brain injuries. To provide these services, the van requires an

hydraulic wheelchair lift and safety equipment. At a cost of

more than $60,000 for the new van, significant fundraising is

required to achieve their goal. Therefore, the NBIF was the

focus of fundraising at the Canberra Lake Tuggeranong‘s an-

nual dinner dance.


22 Lions remembered at

Narooma Lions Memorial

Celebrating the new memorial: L-R Lions Ian Gilbert, VP Jock Rollings, Philip Potter, Ros Barr, Zone 5 Chairman Ian Connor, DG Warren Woods, Grants

Officer Graham Andrews, John Glover, Secretaries Mandy Anderson & June

Sheard, Bill Dudley, George Hogge, & President Lesley Connor

L-R Zone 5 Chairman Ian Connor, DG Warren Woods, Eurobodalla Mayor Fergus Thomson and his wife, Yvonne.

Official Opening by DG Warren Woods: L-R President Lesley Connor, DG Warren Woods, Project Manager Lion Bill Dudley, & Immediate Past Presi-

dent George Hogge.


The Bega Lions Club celebrated their 50th Charter Anniversary

on 20th November 2010 at the Homestead Function Centre,

Brogo, at which Lion Peter Wiley received an LCIF Melvin

Jones Fellowship.

―The Bega Lions Club was founded in 1960 when a group of

local men decided that they could benefit their community by

joining the International Association of Lions Clubs.

The inaugural Bega Lions meeting was held on November 28

that year and their immediate objective was to help their local-

ity become a better place to inhabit. The culmination of these

initial moves came on March 25, 1961, when the Bega Lions

Club was presented with its Charter by District Governor Roy

Geraghty. There were 23 Charter members. Bega become the

171st [Lions Club] on the Australian register and now there are

more then 1400 clubs throughout the country.

The first service project attempted by the club was the partial

restoration of the old Bega Hospital, which at the time, was

being used as the Boys‘ Hostel.

From a quite modest beginning, Bega Lions have been able to

stamp the club‘s identity on many worthwhile humanitarian,

charitable and community undertakings. The ingenuity of the

original members saw the growing and harvesting of crops, the

conducting of competitions, participating in the promotion of

circuses, barbeques and fairs and innumerable other activities

that ensured a financial stability for the future.‖

Current Bega Lions Club President Keith Underhill stated,

―The Bega Lions Club is excited to be celebrating the 50th

anniversary of our Club Charter in November 1960. I have the

honour of being the 50th Club President, but our membership,

both past and present have had the honour of serving our com-

munity locally, nationally and internationally over the past 50

years.

In providing this community service we have relied on not only

the generosity of our members but the great support that has

been offered by many business house and contractors, and the

generosity of the people of the Bega Valley.

Over the 50 years our club has had a wide range of projects,

both large and small. In the 1960s Bega Lions provided man-

power to assist with a major fodder shipment gifted bu Bega

farmers to the farmers of the Kempsey area following devastat-

ing floods. Hay was trucked to the railhead at Nimmitabel,

loaded on to rail carriages for the trip to the Kempsey area.

The club is proud of the assets we have helped to provide to the

community like the Bega walking/cycling track and the skate

bowl. Much hard work and fundraising also helped to establish

Tulgeen. Equally important are the small projects that have

helped countless numbers of people who have had some spe-

cial need. Bega Lions continue to donate funds to a large num-

ber of charities and organisations in the Bega Valley.

Our Charter members committed the Bega Lions to serving the

community with pride for the past 50 years. Our members to-

day are equally committed, beginning the next 50 years of

serving our community.‖

Source: Bega District News 19/11/2010 pages 18-19 by Josh

Bartlett. Clips supplied by Lion Lesley Connor.

The ACT Minister for Disability, Joy Burch, said, ―The new

vehicle for the foundation will make a significant difference to

the quality of life of so many, for whom basic things such as

getting to a doctor‘s appointment or out on an excursion can be

very difficult.‖

Lions Club Director Adrian Nicholls said that the club‘s annual

dinner dance raised funds for a different charity each year with

$10,000 being raised last year to assist Pegasus Riding for the

Disabled, and he hoped this year‘s dinner dance would be as

successful for the National Brain Injury Foundation. The enter-

tainment for this years dinner dance was provided by comedian

Anh Do and local band Annie and the Armadillos.

Quotes from The Chronicle, Community News, 20/08/2010 p 3

by Andrew Johnston

(Continued from page 8) Bega Lions

Celebrate 50 years

Oak Flats Lioness

celebrate 25 years

It was with much joy that members and friends of the Lioness

Club of Oak Flats celebrated their 25th Anniversary. The club

was chartered on the 26th November 1985 with 18 Members.

Four Chartered members (photo below) are still active in the

club, Lioness

Joyce Morgan ,

Ivy Gorman

Robyn, Robyn

Clarkson & Bil-

lie Fanning. At

times they all

thought how

could they keep

going with mem-

bership down to

just the 4 of them

for a year or so, as it was becoming harder to serve the needs of

the community. Gradually membership has grown and number

13 to this day, each and everyone keen to continue the wonder-

ful work of Lioness services.

We are proud and always excited to have given thousands of

Service hours and financial assistance of around $250,000.00

to many , many organisations and good causes.

Members remain committed to give generously of our time to

give comfort to those in need, to maintain our commitment to

Serve.

Our continued success is in a big way attributed to our hus-

bands and family. We call on their revised strength and along

with our sponsor, the Lions Club of Oak Flats, they enhance

the capacity of Lionesses to Achieve our goals We value and

appreciate one another together we will continue to achieve so

much more for the wonderful community we live in

New members Wanted and Most Welcome.

Article & photo supplied by Steven Sherwood

Secretary Oak Flats Lioness Club.


N2 District Convention 8-10 October

Civic Reception: L-R Rita Dodd & Lions Lady Judy Woods

Civic Reception: L-R Peter Howe, Carl von Stein, Geoff Hobart, Mayor Paul Green, Gary Parker, DG Warren Woods

Civic Reception: L-R Lorraine Mairinger, PCC Maurie Chapman

Flag Ceremony conducted by Lion Bruce Spender BEM (on stage)

Nowra Lion Joanna Gash MP opened the convention & received Vote of

Thanks from 1VP Geoff Hobart

Bomaderry Lions Club provided breakfast on the Saturday & Sunday

L-R Nowra Lions Stan & Sally Wilton ordering breakfast Remembrance Ceremony: The Lions family members recognised are listed on page 2


N2 District Convention 8-10 October

L-R Leos Sup-porters Glenn

Isemonger

(Warilla HS Prin-cipal who spoke

about the value of

Leos), Marty Peebles, & Jafaar

Tanandeh.

L-R Father Chris Riley, Key Note

Speaker, receives

donation & plaques from DG

Warren Woods

Outward Bound‘s Lloyd Worthy spoke on ―There is no such thing as failure‖

Lioness‘ gathered for their forum (Report on page 10)

Leos Forum: Lake Tuggeranong & Taralga Leos with Marty & Jafaar Children of Courage Award recipient Children of Courage Award recipient

Children of Courage Award recipient, Rae Doak (right) Jim Field (R) on NSW ACT Foundations Stand Nowra Lions ready to handover flags to Gungahlin Lions


The Lions Club of Bowning held its biggest ever Primary

Schools Public Speaking

Competition at Bowning Hall

on Friday night.

A record number of students,

20 in total, entered the compe-

tition and delivered informa-

tive and entertaining speeches

to family, friends and mem-

bers of the Bowning and Dis-

trict Lions Club.

Students were offered two

categories, a set speech and a

free speech, and a number of

students opted for both. Each

and every student was a win-

ner on the night, impressing

the audience with their talent

and humour.

Judges, Yass Valley councillor

Allan McGrath, local police officer

Marcus Showell and the Trib's

Alix Douglas, were blown away by

the skill and confidence of the

young contestants. Deciding on a

winner for each school year and

category was by no means an easy

task.

Each student received a participa-

tion certificate from the Lions

Club and an encouragement award

from McDonald's Yass. The win-

ning students took home a trophy

while the five schools that partici-

Schools on show: Bowning

holds speech competition

Students from Berinda, Binalong, Bowning, Mt Carmel, & Yass Public Schools with Alby Schultz, MP for Hume, & Karen Rae, McDonalds Yass

pated, Yass Public, Ber-

inba, Bowning Public,

Binalong Public and Mt

Carmel, were presented

with Australian themed

books for their libraries.

Member for Hume, Alby

Schultz and his wife Glo-

ria, both members of the

Bowning Lions Club, were

in attendance. Mr Schultz,

Lion Karen Rae from Yass

McDonalds and President

Leonie Makin presented the

awards to the children and

schools.

Article & photos by Alix

Douglas, Journalist Yass

Tribune

The category winners were:

Year 4 set speech: Blake

Muscat, Berinba PS

Year 4 free speech: Estelle

O‘Kane, Mt. Carmel PS

Year 5 set & free speeches:

Brooke Hardy, Berinba PS

Year 6 set speech: Michael

Fahey, Yass PS

Year 6 free speech: Grace

Armour, Bowning PS

Above: Blake Muscat with Alby Schultz MP & Karen Rae

Below: Brooke Hardy, Winner of

Year 5set & free speeches

Above: Michael Fahey

Below: Estelle O‘Kane

Below: Grace Armour with Alby Schultz MP & Karen Rae


Lions District 201N2 Convention Tour

Launceston M.D Convention 2011

Depart: April 9th 2011 Return: April 20th 12Days—11 Nights.

Double/Twin Share: $1,960pp Single Supplement $734pp

Name:………………………………………………………….

Address………………………………………………………..

State…… Post Code……… Birthday:…………

Phone………………Mobile ……… … Birthday:…………

Downstairs Accom. Required Y / N Special Diet ……………

Pension No…………………Pension No.…………………….

Deposit $300.00 p.p. to be paid with registration form

Payments: $553.00 due 28/10/10---$553.00 due 28/11/2010

Balance $554.00 due 29/1/2011/---Total cost $1960.00 pp.

The budget is worked out on Double / twin share accommoda-

tion (including the Spirit of Tasmania). Price includes 5Star

Coach Travel & all meals while travelling, unless otherwise

stated. All Accommodation 3 ½- 4 Star, Tours

Cheques to be made payable to:

LIONS DISTRICT 201N2 BUS A/C. and return to:

L. Mairinger P.O. Box 6093 Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577

For further details please phone me on 02 44 651 031 Mobile

0427 297 238 Email: [email protected]

If you have not been on a Convention Tour before, this is your

chance to find out more about Lions and their projects Austra-

lia wide. Meet and make new friends. Most of all have FUN—

don‘t miss out—Book now.

Lorraine Mairinger, N2 Convention Tour Co-ordinator

Below: N2 Coach Tour group returning from 2010 MD201

Mildura Convention (Photo supplied by June & Jim Field)

I am pleased to

report that the

annual compulsory

seminar for outgo-

ing youth was

successfully held

in Goulburn yes-

terday. Ably as-

sisted by past

Youth exchange

Chairman Allan

McDonald and

DG Warren

Woods, the four

participants –

Paige Penning, Ashley Oxley & Tahlia Spencer from Goul-

burn and Sebastian Chee accompanied by their mothers

were advised of their roles and responsibilities and program

expectations.

The host club – Goulburn City was ably represented by

yours truly, Zone Chairman David King and Youth Chair-

man Bob Collins.

Paige is travelling to the US, Ashley is going to Great Brit-

ain and Scandinavia, Tahlia Scandinavia and Sebastian to

Italy and Switzerland. It was a fun and interactive three hour

session which all enjoyed. The District can be very proud of

these young adults who I am sure will represent the District

well.

As an adjunct to this report, N2 has had currently only one

application to host incoming youth in the December and

January program and that was from the Woods family from

the Lions Club of Tathra. The New Zealand incoming hoist-

ing program is now open and I am always on the lookout for

host families.

Please support our youth and the Youth Exchange pro-

gramme because after all they are our future.

Yours in Lionism,

John Flarrety

N2 Youth Exchange & Youth Camp Chairman

FOR SALE: BBQ trailer

The Woonona Lions Club has purchased a new BBQ trailer

and want to dispose of / sell their old BBQ trailer. For further

details contact: [email protected]

N2 Coach Tour to MD201

Launceston Convention

L-R Standing: Allan McDonald, DG Warren Woods, John Flarrety, Sebas-tian Chee, & Ashley Oxley Seated: Talia Spencer & Paige Penning.

Photo supplied by John Flarrety.

Goulburn hosts Lions

Youth Exchange Seminar


How proud were the members of the Lions Club of Canberra

Woden when on 20 October 2010 PCC Lion Franz Maringer

attended the Club

meeting to present

Canberra Woden Li-

ons Lee Kol and Ken

McLeish with Interna-

tional President

awards from Immedi-

ate Past International

President Eberhard J.

Wirfs. (photo at right)

Whilst Lion Ken is a

member of Canberra

Kambah he regularly

attends meetings and

supports the Canberra Woden Lions Club. Lion Lee and Lion

Ken both volunteered at the Sydney International Convention

and are hard working Lions for their Clubs and District.

Darlene Lawler, President Canberra Woden Lions Club

DG Warren presents medal

Late on Saturday night 11th September 2010, one of the

members of the Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club

had an epileptic seizure and was found by his son William,

who took the situation in hand, and had the insight to ring

his mother for help.

William is 23 and also a member of the Lake Tuggeranong

Lions Club. What is outstanding is that he has an intellectual

disability and was able to remain calm and in control during

this crisis. Lion William showed maturity and care at this

difficult time.

William currently has the title of ‘Chief Right Hand Man‘

on his dinner badge as he is the Secretary‘s Assistant at

meetings and sits at the main table beside the Secretary.

On Monday 13th September 2010 District Governor Warren

Woods presented a

medal with the in-

scription ―Courage

under adversity‖ to

Lion William.

(photo at right)

William (Bill)

Smith

President, Canberra

Lake Tuggeranong

Lions Club

(Photo supplied by

Bill Smith)

Prostate Cancer BBQ

On a cold and windy Canberra Day it was welcoming to see

the Lions of Canberra Woden, Zone Chairman, members

from other Canberra Clubs and our District Governor attend

the Canberra Woden Annual Prostrate Cancer BBQ at

Brindabella Park, Canberra.

The assistance from the Lions of Canberra Woden was out-

standing with our two newest Lions members, Lion Dee Kol

and Lion Margaret Jamieson lending a hand. Lion Joyce

Sizer arranged transport to the barbeque of her fellow resi-

dents from Goodwin Retirement Village. This Club Project

is in its second year and the members of the Club enjoy get-

ting together and supporting the Lions Prostrate Cancer

Awareness Project.

Darlene Lawler, President Canberra Woden Lions Club

L-R Margaret Jamieson, PCC Phil Lawler, Judy Woods, Dee Kol, Helen Tropp, & DG Warren Woods. Photo supplied by D. Lawler.

International President’s

Awards

L-R Lions Ken McLeish & Lee Kol with their International Presidents Awards. Photo sup-

plied by D. Lawler.

Delivering Lions Xmas

cakes for 20 years

Nowra Lion David Brown was recognised by the local media

for his efforts in delivering Lions Christmas Cakes to Nowra

CBD businesses for about 20 years, with nearly 500 cakes have

been delivered this year. ―According to Lion David Brown, at

$10 for a 1kg cake, they are not only a bargain but they will

also help people to see. Funds go towards the Lions Save Sight

program.‖

Source: South Coast Register, Community Focus, 17/11/2010.

Guiding Lion workshop

On 6th October 2010 a ―Guiding Lion & New Clubs Work-

shop‖ was held in Goulburn, with the purpose to build the

membership skills of N2 Zone Chairpersons, Club Membership

Committee members, and other interested N2 members. The

workshop was attended by 17 participants and delivered by 5

trainers, with DG Warren Woods participating throughout day.

The first session of the workshop reviewed the LCI Guiding

Lion Program to help the participants complete their individual

reviews to be submitted to DG Warren and then to LCI. The

successful participants will receive a ‗Certified Guiding Lion‘

certificate from LCI. During the second session the partici-

pants and trainers broke up into discussion groups based on our

6 Regions to identify localities that new Lions, Lioness, Leos,

Campus, or Club Branch clubs might established. The delibera-

tions of each Region group were discussed in a general session

with a number of localities, club types, and further steps being

identified.

The initial aim is to replace the 4 clubs that handed in their

Charters during the past year, but not necessarily in the same

localities, then to establish new clubs within N2.

Lion David Robson, N2 Forum Training Chairman


On behalf of the deaf and hearing impaired

of Australia we thank you most sincerely for

your support. Below is a list of contributions

from District 201 N2 for the 2009/ 10 year.

Some of the monies included may be from

the previous year where they were received

too late to be included in last year‘s detail.

These monies include donations, sponsor-

ships, and merchandise sales.

Club Amount

Bermagui & District Lions $250

Berridale Lions $150

Bombala Lions $200

Braidwood Lions $300

Camden Lioness $1,500

Campbelltown City Lions $200

Canberra Belconnen Lions $100

Canberra Brindabella Lions $1,000

Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions $250

Cooma Lions $100

Dapto Lions $200

Eden Lioness $200

Figtree Lions $200

District 201N2 $1,000

Gerringong Lions $250

Goulburn City Lions $1,000

Gungahlin Lions $1,000

Helensburgh Lions $100

Jindabyne Lions $300

Kangaroo Valley Lions $200

Marula & District Lions $200

Minnamurra Lions $100

Moruya Lions $500

Moss Vale Lions $250

Oak Flats Lioness $100

Oak Flats Lions $200

PDG Ken Bowden $340

Queanbeyan Lions $3,500

Sanctuary Point Lions $250

Tathra Lions $200

Ulladulla Milton Lions $1,000

Wakeley Fairfield Lions $1,000

Yass Lions $150

TOTAL $16,290

Lion Peter Harrison

Chairman, Lions Hearing Dogs Inc.

Lions Hearing Dogs

Lionsonoz Knitting

Australian Lionsonoz is proud of their knit-

ting project. Knitted items are stored and

then sent by private means to orphaned chil-

dren in various parts of South Africa. The

most satisfying part of this project is that

they are receiving proof that the children to

whom the articles are meant for are defi-

nitely getting them. The method used to get

these articles to the children must remain

confidential.

The Lionsonoz ladies, while sitting in the

passenger‘s seat of their vehicle enjoying the

sights of Australia are busy with their knitting needles making beanies and

jumpers for these children who definitely need them as well as knitted toys for

children who are recently orphaned and need something to comfort them. The

South African children have different needs than children in our country. Be-

cause of the head lice problems almost all children have shaved heads and so

beanies are needed particularly on cold nights. We seem to think that South Af-

rica is hot and humid. The truth is that it can become quite cold and so jumpers

are needed as well.

Lion Betty-Anne White (photo below), the Lionsonoz Knitting coordinator, has

been receiving knitted goods from the Lionsonoz ladies on a regular basis but

she was pleasantly surprised recently to receive a bundle of beanies and jumpers

from Lion Irene Larner of Seymour in Victoria. Lion Irene became aware of this

project through an article in the ―Lion‖ and so decided to knit these articles for

the Lionsonoz effort and send them to

Lion Betty-Anne. As well as Lionsonoz

and Lions members, knitted articles are

being received from Rotarian ladies in

Tamworth. This is a great humanitarian

effort enjoyed by a huge number of ladies.

Knitted items may be sent to:

Lion Betty-Anne White

PO Box 67 Kootingal NSW 2352.

Website: www.lionsonoz.nsw.lions.org.au

http://www.lionsonoz.nsw.lions.org.au


The Australian Lions Foundation, Camden

Lions, Lioness, and Leo clubs, Macarthur

Lions Club, Camden Quota Club, and the

Ricoh Business Centre Wollongong, were

given a special thank you for their efforts in

modifying a special access bus operated by

the Camden District Activity Centre.

―The centre‘s manager, Susan Meuleman, said the modifica-

tions included fully automatic hoist, electric step, wheelchair

tracking, restraints and internal and external safety hand rails.

This specialty access enables those with mobility problems,

sight impairment or those in wheelchairs to be able to attend

the Camden District Activity Centre without discrimination.‖

The Centre, opened in 1982, provides, ―day activities, outings,

picnics, craft work, gentle exercise, games, bingo, guest speak-

ers, entertainers, hand massage and nail care and hairdressing‖

for people 65 and over, or with a disability. The Centre‘s two

buses provide a door-to-door service for those attending the

centre., which allows these people to remain as independent as

possible in their own homes.

Sources: Macarthur Chronicle, ALF grant documents

Kiama Lions launch “the

Children’s Audio Theatre”

At the 2010 N2 District Convention in Nowra, the Kiama

Lions Club launched a new project that may be of interest to

many in the Lions family, especially those with young chil-

dren or grandchildren, and perhaps more importantly, for

visually impaired children.

There is abundant visual entertainment for children on tele-

vision, even a number of special children‘s channels, but

there aren‘t any of the ‗children‘s classics‘ as audio enter-

tainment on radio or CD.

The Kiama Lions Club has decided to remedy this situation

by producing audio books on CD. The club has established

“The Children’s Audio Theatre” to provide full cast drama-

tisations of classic children‘s stories, created by Lions and

community volunteers as the characters and editors.

The Children‘s Audio Theatre is a community cultural pro-

ject sponsored by one of Australia‘s largest Lions Clubs. As

part of the Kiama Lions Club‘s service to our community,

copies of these children‘s classics will be provided free of

charge to the twelve (12) ‗Radio for the Print Handi-

capped‘ (RPH) stations, ‗Community Radio Stations‘ and

organisations affiliated with ‗Vision Australia‘.

Lion Ken Methold, a

member of the Kiama

Lions Club, is the crea-

tive talent behind this

project. He brings ex-

tensive experience to

this project, as a profes-

sional radio dramatist

and producer for the

ABC and the BBC, as

well as having educa-

tional broadcasting ex-

perience.

We would like to inform

the Lions family of the

availability of these new

audio book productions,

and give them the first

chance to purchase our

initial productions, The

Adventures of Blinky

Bill (an Australian clas-

sic) and The Story of Dr

Dolittle. Each full cast

dramatisation, with mu-

sic and sound effects, is

recorded in MP3 format and is over two hours in duration,

divided into ten minute episodes, and is available for $14.95

per CD.

Profits from this project will be distributed to appropriate

children‘s charities.

Inquiries via the following:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Kiama Lions Club Children‘s Audio Theatre

PO Box 161

KIAMA NSW 2533

Mobile: Lion Bob Gray 0408 485 589

ALF, Camden & Macarthur

clubs support special bus

L-R Camden Lioness Secretary June Holdsworth & Camden Lions President Keith Maddock with the ALF cheque. Photo supplied by Keith Maddock.

L-R Camden Lions President Keith Maddock & Camden Lioness Secretary June Holdsworth showing the lift & list of sponsors.

Photo supplied by Keith Maddock.

mailto:[email protected]


MD 201 Big Blood Bank

Challenge 2010-2011

Help your District win the 2nd Annual Blood Bank Challenge by donating blood at your local Blood Bank between 1st November 2010 and 31st January 2011.

Complete this form, asking a staff member at the Blood Bank to sign it for you.

Then send it to your Cabinet Secretary by 14th February 2011 to be included in your District’s tally.

THE BIG BLOOD BANK CHALLENGE

DISTRICT

201

CLUB & ZONE

DATE OF DONATION

PLACE OF DONATION

SIGNATURE OF NURSE or stamp from Blood Bank

LION/LIONESS/LEO Or Family member

NAME (PRINT)

SIGNATURE

IS THIS YOUR FIRST BLOOD DONATION?

Jozo Frankovic used his parents as

inspiration in his moving speech on

heroes to win the Corrimal heat of the

Lions Club Youth of the Year Quest

last week.

The 15-year-old Holy Spirit College

student won the local heat over three

competitors in his first ever public

speaking appearance.

The quest was designed to encourage

student interest in leadership and the

qualities required to take an active and

constructive role in the community.

Competitors are judged on their school

performance, work in the community

and two speeches, one impromptu and

one prepared.

It was his prepared speech that Jozo

believed put him in winning conten-

tion. ―I just thought of all the important

figures – parents, soldiers, police, and

the important role they play,‖ he said.

―My parents especially, just the way

they‘ve raised me.‖

Jozo was also recognised for his strong

performance at school and his work

with the Croatian Catholic community

where he takes part in the youth group

and the band. He said he hadn‘t gone

into the competition expecting to win,

especially when up against three other

impressive speakers.

―It was a bit daunting. It was a bit of a

surprise but a good surprise.‖ Jozo will

next compete in the quest regional fi-

nals in February and isn‘t ruling our

more public speaking competitions in

the future.

―I‘m just taking it as it comes,‖ he said.

Source: Wollongong & Northern

Leader, by Kahlia Beichert 24/11/2010

p.7

Jozo wins Lions

Quest


year 2011- 2012 (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion Sally Wilton (Nowra)

Carried

(f) New Member Promotion Fund

BE IT RESOLVED that each Lions Club in District 201N2 be

charged an amount of $0.50 per Lions Club member per annum

for the District 201N2 New Member Promotion Fund for the

year 2011-2012 (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion Sid Hyett (Tahmoor)

Carried

(g) District development Fund

BE IT RESOLVED that each Lions Club in District 201N2 be

charged an amount of $0.70 per Lions Club member per annum

for the District 201N2 District Development Fund for the year

2011- 2012 (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion Maxine Helmling

(Canberra Valley) Carried

(2)CONSTITUTIONAL NOTICES OF MOTION

CNM1 Submitted by 201N2 Cabinet.

BE IT RESOLVED that Section 10.21 of the Constitution and

By Laws of District 201N2 be amended as follows:

Sub section (b) and (c) be replaced:

(b) The Extension account shall be maintained as 2 separate

accounts.

(1)The Extension Account. - This is for the specific pur-

chase of club regalia for newly formed Lions Clubs within

this District (club regalia means large club banner, flag set

and base, gong and gavel, and fine bank). The sponsoring

club may apply to District for assistance for the purchase of

all or any of the above items of club regalia (not given as

gifts) subject to providing details of expenditure, together

with invoices.

(2)The New Member Promotion Account. - This is avail-

able to assist with promotion targeted specifically at attract-

ing new members.

(c)The levying of this per capita will occur each year. When

the accumulated funds exceed the amount of $5000.00 the sur-

plus funds, at the end of each operating year, will be credited to

the District Development Fund to assist with the training of

District members.

Moved PDG Carl von Stein, seconded Mark Brown

(Gungahlin) Carried


BE IT RESOLVED that Section 10.16 be amended to include

the following:

Sub section (b) (1) be amended to:

(iv) District Governor be reimbursed the difference in cost of

airfares for an accompanying partner to attend the International

Convention.

Explanation: Currently the Board of Lions Clubs International

has decided to fund the airfares of an accompanying partner to

an amount of $US500.00. Our District cannot expect members

to be our District Governor and then have to pay their own way

to attend the International Convention. That such reimburse-

ment be limited to the difference between us$500.00 and the

cost of the fare in US$ contributed by international for the Dis-

trict Governor to attend the International Convention School.

Additional Explanation:

Included at the present time and in accordance with the District

Constitution. The District Governor receives reimbursement of

an amount up to but not exceeding 33.3% of the funds from the

District Officer‘s Account for losses incurred through the op-(Continued on page 19)

N2 Convention Minutes

The District 201 N2 Convention held at Nowra from 8th to

10th October 2010. The following motions and nominations

were received in accordance with the Constitution of Dis-

trict 201N2 and were submitted as required by the Constitu-

tion for the information of Clubs.

CANDIDATES

DG 2011-2012 Lion Geoff Hobart

Nominated Ray Hill, Yass Club

Elected

Slogan – Dare to Serve.

1st Vice DG 2011-2012 Lion Gary Parker

Nominated PDG Paul Helmling, Lions Club of Canberra

Valley

Elected

2nd Vice DG 2011-2012 Lion Allan McDonald

Nominated Lion Victor Arthur, Ulladulla Milton Lions

Club.

Elected

NSW/ACT Foundation Director 2011-2014. All three candi-

dates elected to speak for themselves.

Lion Trish Hyett

Lion James Doak

Lion Brian Rope Elected

NOTICES OF MOTION

Section 12.1 — Convention Motions

FINANCE NOTICES OF MOTION.

(a) District Administration Fund

BE IT RESOLVED that each Lions Club in District 201N2

be charged the amount of $12.00 per Lions Club member

for the District Administration fund only in the year 2011 -

2012 (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion John Flarrety

(Goulburn City). Carried

(b) Convention Fund


be charged an amount of $5.00 per Lions Club member per

annum for the District 201N2 Convention Fund for the year

2011- 2012 (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion James Armstrong

(Moss Vale) Carried

(c) Newsletter Fund



annum for the District 201N2 Newsletter Fund for the year

2011- 2012. (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded PCC Ian Gammage

(Canberra Kambah) Carried

(d) Extension Fund


be charged the amount of $0.50 per Lions Club member per

annum for the District 201N2 Extension Fund. (No Increase)

Moved Lion Gary Parker, seconded Lion John Flarrety

(Goulburn City) Carried

(e) District Officers Fund



annum for the District 201N2 District Officers Fund for the


eration of International exchange rates and for the expenses of

duties performed which are not reimbursed by International Of-

fice or District. (10.20(b)(i)- Each member pays $2.60 per year).

Also the District Governor of the day receives a grant of

$2,000.00 towards the cost of attending the International Conven-

tion.

Moved PDG Carl von Stein, seconded Paul Helmling (Canberra

Valley). Carried


BE IT RESOLVED that District 201N2 instigate the introduction

of a District Pin which is established as a ―Series Style‖ pin for

production each year. Such details, with costs, to be reported to

the next District Convention.

Moved PDG Carl von Stein, seconded Col Woodley Austinmer

Thirroul. Carried


BE IT RESOLVED That Article 11.3 (a) of the District 201N2

Constitution be amended by the deletion of all references to a

singular Club nominating as the Convention Host Club and

replace with Host Club or Clubs. The amended wording of this

Article to read if carried:

11.3 Application to Host a Convention

(a) Any Club or Clubs desiring to be the Convention Host

Club or Clubs of a Convention shall make application in writing

to the Cabinet Secretary at least sixty (60) days prior to the date

fixed for the Convention at which the decision will be made. Each

such application shall set out particulars of the proposals and the

Club or Clubs reasons for considering the same to be suitable and

shall be considered by the Convention.

(b) Club or clubs endorsed/.....

Explanation:

1. The District Constitution as it currently stands only permits

individual Clubs to nominate as the Convention host Club.

2. The reality is that most Host Clubs seek the support / assis-

tance of the Clubs in their surrounding area to run a District Con-

vention.

3. If a Zone or group of surrounding Clubs wish to collec-

tively and formally apply together to Host a District Convention

they are prevented from doing so with the current 201N2 Consti-

tution.

4. This Constitutional change will allow Club‘s to formally

do what has been happening informally for a number of years.

5. The change will not create any additional Convention run-

ning costs to the District and or Host Clubs.

Moved Zone Chairman David King, seconded James Armstrong

Moss Vale

Lion Dave King spoke for the motion and Keith Kent spoke

against. Motion was Lost

GENERAL NOTICES OF MOTION

NM1 Submitted by the Lions Club of Bundanoon

That this District Convention approves the adoption of the flashID

Emergency Identification System Project as a District 201N2 Pro-

ject and that the project be reviewed at the district 201N2 Conven-

tion in 2013.

Amendment to motion that the Logo go on the promotional mate-

rial.

Explanation:

The flashiD Emergency Identification System was unanimously

adopted as a Club Project in June, 2009. Since that time, most

Clubs in the District have become aware of the Project and several

have signed up as participants.

The flashiD Emergency Identification System is based on a USB

(Continued from page 18) device that is pre-loaded with a Microsoft Word document

that is pre-formatted to record the key identification and

medical details of the device's owner. The device itself is

available in three models, but all carry the distinctive — and

trademarked — flashID logo, which comprises the interna-

tionally recognised emergency symbol of a white cross on a

green background, to which has been added the flashID name.

The Word document contains detailed instructions to enable

the owner of the device to complete the document, disclosing

as much information as feels comfortable to the owner of the

device. There is no external database, so the owner of the

device also owns the information contained therein and is at

all times in control of such information.

Medical opinion is unanimous in the importance of accurate

identification and key medical information being

available at the time of any emergency admission to a hospi-

tal or other medical facility.

Lions Clubs may participate in the Project at two levels:

1. Passive, in which the Club merely signs an agreement

and in return receives a nominal commission on any orders

placed with flashID, and nominating the buyers' support for

that Club.

2. Active, in which Clubs, after assenting to a Non-

Disclosure Agreement, are able to buy flashID at wholesale

prices for resale to members and to the general public.

The Passive level allows Clubs to assess the potential of the

Project without any financial commitment, while the Active

level enables the Club to embrace the project more fully and

to earn substantial margins, which may then be applied to

community causes of their choosing. We have also found that

some Clubs use these profits to enable them to provide

flashID free, or at reduced cost, where there is seen to be a

clear need, but the recipient has not the ability to pay the full

price. This Club has exhibited the flashID Project at District,

Multiple District and International Conventions. At all

levels, interest has been high, as a result of which Clubs from

within N2, elsewhere in NSW and interstate, have signed up

as participants, and there has also been considerable interest

in licensing the concept internationally.

Bundanoon Lions Club seeks the adoption of this Project by

District N2 as a vital step towards the eventual adoption of

the Project as a Multiple District Project at the earliest oppor-

tunity, to the benefit of all Australians, and especially those

who are at risk through existing medical conditions, or their

involvement in potentially hazardous occupations, sports and

other pastimes.

The high visibility thus obtained, will also promote further

positive impressions of the Lions brand within the wider com-

munity, with Lions Clubs, Lioness Clubs, and Leo Clubs able

to use this project as a fundraiser or as a community project.

Organisational Details:

1. The owner of this project is the Bundanoon Lions

Club, which will assume control and responsibility for sales

to all Lions Clubs and associated organisations Australia-

wide.

2. The owner of the Intellectual Property rights of

flashID is a member of Bundanoon Lions Club and the

Chairman and Operations Director of FlashID International

Pty Limited (hereinafter referred to as "The Company", which

imports and markets the flashiD Emergency Identification

System.

3. Upon the adoption of this as a District Project, a



Memorandum of Understanding will outline the

responsibilities of all key organisations participating in the

Project.

Management Details:

1. The Lions Club of Bundanoon Inc. (hereinafter re-

ferred to as "the Managing Club") shall undertake the

management of Lions' participation in this Project.

2. The Company shall be responsible for the promotion,

ordering and distribution of the devices to all Lions Clubs that

participate in this Project at the Active level.

3. For the time being, The Managing Club shall be re-

sponsible for the general management and financial

administration of this District Project and the Club shall ap-

point a Committee, with membership as deemed appropriate

by District Cabinet.

4. The Managing Club shall submit such written and ver-

bal progress reports as are required by District Cabinet

Financial Implications:

As outlined above, Clubs participating at the Passive level are

not required to outlay any funds, while those that choose to

participate at the Active level are able to buy single units at

one time, for an outlay of less than $50.

Moved Les Johnson, seconded PCC Franz Mairinger

(Kangaroo Valley) Carried.

NOMINATIONS N2 CONVENTION HOST CLUB 2012

The Lions Club of Taralga has nominated to host the 2012

District Convention.

Moved Lion Jenny Cee, seconded Lion Dave King (Goulburn

City). Carried

(Continued from page 19) 2010-2011, seconded John Flarrety. Carried

PCC Ian Gammage closed the AGM.

Lioness Report

N2 District AGM

CONVENTION AGM

Opened by PCC Ian Gammage who asked IPDG Paul to pre-

sent his report.

IPDG Paul Helmling stated that his full report was in the

Convention Program Booklet but highlighted the fact that

both he and Lion Maxine have thoroughly enjoyed their year.

IPDG Paul emphasised the fact that the district has and must

continue to work as a team to achieve our goals.

IPDG Paul then announced the following awards to the clubs

for their achievements during the year 2009-2010. They were

as follows:-

Small Club Award: Wollongong

Large Club Award: Ulladulla Milton

Leo Club Award: Canberra Lake Tuggeranong

Lioness Club Award: Lioness of Shoalhaven

Bulletin Award: Lions Club of Cooma

IPDG Paul thanked the lions members of the district for al-

lowing both Lion Maxine and him enjoy their friendship

throughout the year stating that it was an honour and a privi-

lege to serve as District Governor for the year 2010.

IPDG Paul Helmling moved that his report for 2009-2010 be

accepted, seconded Lion Ollie Lassen. Carried

Treasurer, Lion Gary Parker moved that the Financial State-

ment as presented be accepted, seconded Lion David Robson.

Carried

Moved Lion Gary Parker that the company KW Knight &

Associates be retained as the District Auditor for the year

Wow, how good was our N2 Lioness

gathering at Nowra Convention !!

Our Shoalhaven Lioness were fantas-

tic waitresses at the informal recep-


Convention Chairman

It is my pleasure to report that the District Convention held at

the Bomaderry Bowling Club on 8th, 9th & 10th October was a

great success and I believe a credit to my own Club Nowra,

ably assisted by Shoalhaven Lioness and Bomaderry Lions

Club. During the weekend we had 266 Registrations with 230

attending the Gala Dinner on Saturday night.

The Informal Reception held immediately after the Official

Opening was organized by Shoalhaven Lioness, and I con-

gratulate Lioness President Delma and her girls on the profes-

sional way in which they controlled the food.

Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings was well sup-

ported by 90 & 80 early risers respectively, with the catering

provided by Bomaderry Lions and again, well organized and

controlled.

My thanks to the Committee and other members and partners

who all worked as a team and carried our their allocated du-

ties with efficiency and enthusiasm. My personal thanks to

Lion David Robson and Cabinet Secretary Peter Howe, who

attended all our Committee meetings and had great input into

the successful organization of the event.

The Opening Flag Ceremony conducted by Lion Bruce

Spender, ably assisted by the Leo‘s was done with military

precision and was very impressive.

Thanks also to Lions Lady Judy Woods for a very moving

Remembrance Ceremony and PDG Paul Helmling for the

Closing Flag Ceremony.

Lioness Heather Howe was very happy with her Forum group

of 24 Lioness, representing all 6 Clubs in the District, and the

facilities provided by the Club in the Snooker Room. The Leo

Forum in the Board Room would have been very comfortable

also for Lion Jaafar and his Leos also.

I thank District Governor Warren and the Cabinet for their

support and input into the presentations.

The theme of the Convention ―Youth our Future‖ was well

chosen and supported by keynote speaker Father Chris Riley,

along with the Leo presentations, Glenn Isemonger and Lloyd

Worthy.

All in all, the Convention went well and I acknowledge all

who participated in its success.

I wish Gungahlin Club and Committee Chairman Lion

George Fox every success for a successful Convention in

2011.

PDG Ian Hughes, 2010 N2 Convention Chairman


LEOS ROAR

LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE

OPPORTUNITY

Firstly, I would like to thank

District Governor Warren

Woods, his District Conven-

tion Committee and All Li-

ons, Lioness and Leos for the support of tthe Leo Presentation

at the District Convention on 9 October 2010.

It was a privilege to attend the Convention and give an Over-

view of the International and MD201 Leo Club Program and

work with you District Leo Chairman, Jaafar Tabandeh and

Warilla High School Principal, Mr. Glenn Isemonger.

At the Convention, I also had the Opportunity to attend a suc-

cessful Leo Forum, chaired by 201N2 District Leo President,

Ebby Tabandeh from Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club.

It was great to hear of the achievements of our Inspirational

Leos and I would particularly like to Congratulate Canberra

Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club on being named Best Leo Club

in 2009/10 by 201N2

IPDG Paul Helmling in his Report to Convention. I would

also like to thank All Members of Canberra Lake Tugger-

anong Leo Club for their kind gift of a Club T-Shirt which I

will wear with Pride. It is always a pleasure to work with such

an inspirational group of Leos.

At the Convention, I was also honoured to meet 2 Leos from

Taralga, who are now Members of Canberra Lake Tugger-

anong Leo Club as part of the Remote Area Leo Club Pro-

gram. They have only been Members for a Short Time and

have already attended a District Convention. Truly Inspira-

tional!!!

On 30 August 2010, I was honoured to Welcome District

Governor Warren and Judy Woods, Cabinet Secretary Peter

Howe and Lioness Chairman Heather Howe to Ambarvale

High School for the Charter Presentation of the Newest Leo

Club in 201N2. The Ceremony was well attended by Mem-

bers of the Sponsoring Lions Club of Campbelltown City

Inc., Parents and School Representatives and Official Guests

including Hon. Phil Costa MP, NSW Minister for Water and

Corrective Services and State Member for Wollondilly. DG

Warren Presented the Charter to Leo Club President, Natalie

West and Installed the Leo Club Officers. Campbelltown City

Lions Club President, David Snape, Presented President Nata-

lie with the Leo Club's Gong, Gavel and Banner.

I would like to thank All Members of the Lions Club of

Campbelltown City Inc. for the Opportunity to Serve as Leo

Club Advisor and work with these Inspirational Young Peo-

ple. The Leo Club currently has 24 Members including 2 New

Members that have joined since the Charter Presentation.

With the ongoing support of All Districts throughout MD201,

we now have 86 Registered Leo Clubs with LCI with a fur-

ther 5 Leo Club in the Process of Chartering. This represents

a 16% Increase since the 2010 MD201 Convention in Mildura

in May. Always remember, there is no Greater Satisfaction in

Lions than encouraging our Youth between 12 - 30 to serve

their Community. It only requires 10 Enthusiastic Young Peo-

ple and a Committed Lions Club to Form a Leo Club!!

So if you Club is considering Sponsoring a Leo Club - Stop

Considering and Do It!!! Your Club, your Members and the

Community will Benefit!

Say G'DAY to a Leo today!!!

"Youth are our Future - but they are also our Today!!

Further information on the Leo Club Program can be obtained

from the Leo Website Link to the MD201 Lions Australia

Website at www.lionsclubs.org.au/leos or through your

District Leo and Youth Outreach Chairman, Jaafar Tabandeh

[02] 62 92-3311 [pte] or 0432850073[Mob].

Finally, I would like to thank Lion Jaafar Tabandeh for his

ongoing dedication and support of the MD201 Leo Club Pro-

gram and District 201N2 for the support and encouragement

they have given me and the MD201 Leo Committee over the

past 7 Years. As your MD201 Leo & Youth Outreach Com-

mittee Chairman, I look forward to your continued support as

we encourage Young People to join our Great Lions Family

as Leos!

May you enjoy Good Health and Continued Success?

Lion Martin Peebles

MD201 Leo & Youth Outreach Committee Chairman

[02] 46 268220[Pte] 0437483127[Mob]

tion, on Friday evening, resplendent in their yellow club

aprons.

There was a total of 19 Lioness register, and, on Saturday, we

had all 6 clubs represented, at the forum, with 23 Lioness, 1

Lion Liaison, 1 PDG, 2 interested Lions, DG Warren and

DGE Geoff all attend. A wonderful roll up. Congratulations

to Shoalhaven Lioness for taking out the Best Lioness Club

for 2009-10.

Many thanks to Bomaderry Bowling club for looking after us

so well with the room set up and provision of lunch, right

down to the white table cloths – all very much appreciated.

We all enjoyed catching up with our sisters in Lioness, as

well as refreshing and updating some basics.

It was wonderful to hear of the great community service and

fundraising projects that all the Lioness are working on. DGE

Lion Geoff was blown away with what the Lioness achieve.

Saturday night saw Camden and Eden girls whipping up a

storm on the dance floor till very late in the night, and they

didn‘t miss a beat turning up on time, bright eyed for Sun-

day‘s session.

Those who were at convention heard, next year I will be hold-

ing a different position, however, I am not deserting the Lion-

ess ship in any way, as was rumoured, but will look forward

to supporting Lioness Kay Hardy, who will succeed me. I

know that all our Lioness and Lions will give Lioness Kay as

much support and encouragement as I have been given, both

from club level and district.

I have been privileged to have been given the opportunity by

3 Governors to serve the Lioness as District Chairman and I

look forward to more outstanding results before the year is

over.

We have a wonderful band of dedicated and passionate N2

Lioness. Keep up the good work, and, continue to do what

Lioness do best – We Serve, too.

Lioness Heather Howe

(Continued from page 20)


Contact: FlashID International, PO Box 94, Bundanoon, NSW 2578

Ph: 02 4883 7988 Toll-free: 1300 761 690

Fax: 02 4883 7966 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.flashID.org

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