District 410-CClub Bulletin Award

2013/2014

Our highlight t h i s m o n th w a s t h e

hosting of our annual Senior Citizens Christmas luncheon held at Port Sheps tone h igh schoo l . I thank coordinator Lion Hilton, Lions and Lady Lions for their help in transporting and providing a delicious Christmas lunch to around 80 Senior Citizens. Thanks also go out to Lothar Frey's Family who sponsored the gifts, Sheppie high and staff who provided the venue and Sue Neilson together with Brian Algie who sang and provided the music.

Our last Bingo session was held on the 22nd Nov with everyone in the Christmas spirit. Thanks to coordinator Lion Colin, Lions and Lion Ladies who helped with transportation and providing snacks to all.

One of my objectives during my term in office as President is to improve or concentrate more on service levels within the portfolio of community services. I 'm happy to announce that we will be launching diabetes testing in our area of service from January 2015. I thank Lion Mike Marshal who will be heading up this portfolio and also thank Mike's wife, Lady Lion Debbie a professional nurse who will be assisting us in this worthy project.

We have planned to run a food collection at our local Supermarket on Sat 20th Dec and I urge all to assist Lion Jeff and Lady Lion A n n a w h o w i l l b e

coordinating the collection. Food parcels will be put together for those in need during the Festive season

On a lighter note thanks to Lion Jean and Lady Lion Myrna for hosting our Christmas bash at their home on the 13th of Dec. A good time had by all.They say it's good to have wine, women and song but ensure none of them are flat.

In closing I wish our members and their families a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Please drive safely during the festive season and be extra vigilant of other unforgiving drivers who put us at risk.

If you can't be good at least be careful.

Al WarmanClub President

December 2014

4th : Ladies Meeting - Den6th : Senior Citizens’ Christmas Luncheon/Party - Port Shepstone High School11th : Combined Directors/Club/ Ladies Meeting - Den13th : Club Christmas Party - Jean & Myrna Masson’s Home in Umtentweni22nd : Food collections at Harbourview Superspar31st : New Year’s Eve Party at The Pont / Port Shepstone Country Club

January 2015

8th : Directors Meeting - Den15th : Projects Meeting - Den22nd : Club Meeting - Den

Birthdays :

December :

5th : Carmel Babumba7th : Mike Davison

January :

6th : Ronald Tarboton9th : Rob Bing / George Leggett13th : Debby Haines / Audrey Leggett15th : Talitha Botes19th : Mervin Curnow24th : Jane Massey27th : Brian Eva30th : Karin Warman

Port Shepstone High School

ongratulations Sheppie Lions on receiving the Lions

CClubs International Year Round Growth Award for 2013/2014. District Governor Martin Rundle presented

the award to Club President Alastair Warman on behalf of Immediate Past International President Barry Palmer.

Seasons Greetings &Seasons Greetings &

A Happy & ProsperousA Happy & Prosperous

20152015

Seasons Greetings &

A Happy & Prosperous

2015

Dale Mc GarryKevin RossAlastair WarmanDale Mc Garry

Courtesy :PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)

Sheppie Lions Club mascot "King"

(right) enjoys a glass of delicious

Merlot wine. This export quality

wine were very kindly organised for the

Club by Lion Mervin Curnow of Curnow

Garrun Insurance Company through a

contact at the Swartland Winery in the

Western Cape. All bottles have been

relabelled to include the Port

Shepstone Lions’ logo as well as that of

our sponsors. Single bottles or cases

can be obtained from any of our club

members for a small donation of R35-

00 per bottle which will go directly to

the Club's charity account. They will

make lovely Christmas or corporate gifts and the donations are for charity. For more

information please contact Lion Dale Mc Garry - 0825649830.

Eish!This is

delicious!!

ort Shepstone Lion's President Alastair PWarman presented Mr PW Botha of

Reinhardt's Place with a cheque to the

value of R3000-00 on behalf of the Club. The

money donated was part of the funds raised

from the Lions catering tent at the 2014

Hibberdene Ski-boat Club Couta Classic and

will be utilised towards the facility which

provides support for mainly brain damaged

children. A delighted Mr Botha was most

relieved to receive the donation as he has

already had to sell his car in order to arrange

funding for new roofing for one of the

buildings at the facility.

On Saturday 15th

November, a group

of Sheppie Lions

woke up bright and early to

attend the very first South

Coast Hospice Inbuzi Enduro.

The start of the event was at

the German Lutheran Church

i n I z o t s h a

a n d P o r t

Sheps tone

L ions Club

were there to

provide all participants and spectators with delicious breakfast rolls to start off

their day. Pictured above are “master chefs” Lions Nico De Jong, Alastair Warman

and Kevin Ross.

Look! See!I’m awake!!

Ja Bonganibut for how

long??

uring December, Lions

DMartin Rundle and Andre Beneke visited the Rape

Crisis Centre at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital and presented a large fluffy tiger to Sister Dudu Ndlovu, Manager at Thuthuzela Care Centre. Sister Ndlovu is also the Clinical Forensic Specialist at P o r t S h e p s t o n e R e g i o n a l Hospital. The toy will be used to bring some comfort to victims during counselling. Many thanks to Michelle Lines who very kindly donated this wonderful gift. Michelle has also donated a number of paintings to the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies Club who plan to auction them off in the near future and raise funds for charity.

Th i s y e a r d u r i n g November, a group of Sheppie Lions and Lion

Ladies once again visited Suid Natal Primary School in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone. A large number of the pupils at this school come from poverty stricken families and many will not receive presents this Christmas. The Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies have

been supporting this school for a number of years now by providing the children with gifts and treats to celebrate the Season of Goodwill and provide some sort of comfort in these very difficult times. Club President Alastair Warman (above) poses with Lion Ladies Talitha Botes, Betty Bing and Audrey Leggett.

On Saturday 6th December, Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies hosted their 24th Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior

Citizens at the Port Shepstone High School Hall.

Approximately 80 senior folk from the Flower Foundation, Anerley Haven, Mbango Valley (Villa Bruno) and other residences in the area were transported to the event by Lions members.

They were all treated to a superb live music ensemble courtesy of Sue Neilson on the keyboards, Lion Hilton Horsley on the guitar and singer Brian Algie. The guests were serenaded with Christmas Carols and other beautiful melodies.

The guests were served a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by the Sheppie Lion Ladies. Santa Clause, aka Lion Johann Du

Plessis and Club Mascot, Melvin the Lion, aka Lion Laurie Lourens presented each guest with a sponsored Christmas gift bag filled with wonderful presents.

The whole event was, once again, a huge success thanks mainly to project coordinator Lion Hilton Horsley and his team of dedicated Lions and Lion Ladies. Port Shepstone Lions are extremely grateful to Sue Neilson for once again providing the live music as well as Port Shepstone High School for allowing the Club to use their superb facilities and providing a generator which compensated for the load shedding which took place during the event. The Lions would also like to thank the Hostel catering staff, Sunrise Farms, the Frey family and Fresh Meat for their sponsorship, assistance and support.

Peter Mc Killen preparing to serve

Melvin spoiling the guests!

Melvin spoiling the guests!

Anita Hulley escorts Melvin with the gifts

Welcoming the guests

Welcoming the guests

Anita Hulley at one ofthe superbly decorated

tables

Hilton Horsley, Sue Neilson and Brian Algie entertaining the guests

Anna Compion

“Christmas Father” Johann DuPlessisAgnes Harley

2014 Annual Pensioners’ Christmas Luncheon

Norman Holmes & Anita Hulley

Jean Masson & JohannDu Plessis

Petra Du Plessis - very concernedabout hubby Johann’s sudden

weight gain!Santa’s “little” helper

Club President Aladdressing the luncheon

Hilton Horsley

Santa & MelvinMike Marshall preparing to serveBondi Horsley preparing to serve

I lovemy job!

9 months& counting!

Merriment, fun, laughter, great food and

“interesting” presents were the order of the day

at the Sheppie Lions’ annual Christmas party.

This year’s event was very kindly hosted by Lion Jean and

Lion Lady Myrna Masson at their lovely home in

Umtentweni. As usual Jean and Myrna went our

of their way to decorate the venue and provide

a superb atmosphere for all who attended.

Chrissie Wilson cooked the delicious 3 course

meal and Lion Denis provided music for the

evening. The traditional Christmas gift

swapping was, once again thoroughly

enjoyed by everyone. Each Lion and Lion

Lady had to bring a wrapped gift. All gifts

were placed together on a table and all were

given numbers from 1-54. Number one had

first choice of the gifts and, once unwrapped,

if he/she didn’t like the gift then they could

swap it for another gift that was already

unwrapped and so on. The higher numbers

obviously had a better selection to choose

from and No 1 had the final selection. There were lots of laughs and quite a few hysterical moments.

The gift that did the most rounds was the rubber chicken pet toy - this ridiculous looking thing made

the most awful screeching sound when squeezed which, for some reason, generated a great deal of

laughter. It was a great evening and the “die hards” ended up dancing the night away in true

Sheppie Lions’ style. A wonderful way to end a superb year by a truly wonderful group of people

who make such a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. A very Merry Christmas to all

Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies!

Alastair Warman selecting a gift Rob Bing, Otto Wank & Betty Bing

Barry Van Der Veen & George Leggett Jenny Vogt & Bela Gallagher

Nico De Jong, Jean Masson & Denis Meyer

Ralph Gallagher

Jean Masson inBoogie Mode

And its......Party Time!! Chrissie Wilson - our superb Chef!

Martin & June Rundle

Yvonne Rodda Jean Masson - tries his gift on!

CENS

ORED

President : Alastair WarmanImm.Past President : Andre BenekeService Projects : Jeff SmithFundraising : Kevin RossHouse : Gary VogtSecretary : Denis MeyerTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Jean MassonPublic Relations : Denis MeyerBar Manager : Norman HolmesLions Alert : Andre BenekeLion Tamer : Alec SammonTailtwister : George Leggett

Lion Ladies President : Anna CompionLion Ladies Secretary : Estelle O.NeillLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail : pro@sheppielions.co.za

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

Club Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/PortShepstoneLionsClub

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509Port Shepstone 4240Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

Port Shepstone Lions Club2013-2014 Board Of Directors

During the November Club meeting, 1st Vice President Jeff Smith proudly handed over three District awards that he accepted on behalf of the Club at the recent Midyear Conference to Club President Alastair Warman. There awards were for our monthly magazine, public relations and 100% contributing Club to the Louis Halse Trust

After the December Club meeting a group of Sheppie Lions “popped in” to with their good friend and ex-Lion Danie Van Tonder a very happy birthday at his home in Umtentweni. They are (Back L-R) Gary Baker, Jeff Smith, Laurie Lourens, Alastair Warman, Dale Mc Garry, Kevin Ross (Front L-R) Denis Meyer, Martin Rundle and Danie Van Tonder.

Merry Christmas &a Happy & Prosperous

New Year

to all our readers....

From thePort Shepstone Lions

& Lion Ladies