The Lions PrideThe Lions Pride Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc. PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281

John Lissenburg – President , Jessie Brent – Secretary , Stuart Moyns – Treasurer Editors email – sjdalley@bigpond.com Website - www.moorabbin.lions.org.au

Together We Serve As One

SEPTEMBER 2012

CHANGEOVER MARKSANOTHER SUCCESFUL YEAR

FOR MOORABBIN LIONSWith a net gain in membership and the distribution of over $39,000 to a wide range of community and international projects in 2011 / 2012 marked another successful year for Moorabbin Lions. Retiring President Marilyn Lissenburg said that it had been a very successful year. “I must sincerely thank our extremely hard working Secretary Lion Jessie Brent and (husband) Lion John our Treasurer and 1st Vice President, who's been a tremendous support to me and I wish to acknowledge his tremendous effort for filling these two roles.”She thanked members for their great support and friendship, and also 'Friends of Moorabbin Lions,' Marion Wallace and Lyn Mather for their efforts in assisting with various Club projects.Membership Chairman (Club Care) Lion Gillian Lelah had been outstanding in promoting membership. During the year three new members – Karen Mitri, Matylda Jaworski and Victoria Dell'Aquila were inducted and they had proved to be very "hands on." Under Youth Programs Lion Mandy Fraser-Jones was the perfect Chairman, and her interest and involvement in Lions Village Licola was commendable.Book Sales under Lion Lex Richardson continued to do very well. “It is a great money raiser for the Kingston Centre.” The Golf committee under Chairman Geoff Thomas organized another successful Charity Golf Day at Huntingdale with proceeds going to the Lions Visual Independence Foundation.The Social committee under Chairman Tom James and Lion Craig Walker held various social functions throughout the year.

Lion Gillian Lelah played a big part in organising 'Clean up Australia Day' and 'National Tree Planting Day' and representing the club at 'Friends of Karkarook Park' meetings.

“Our Club is extremely proud that we were presented with the late 'Bob Gatherum Shield' for best district club newsletter.” – edited by Lion Sam Dalley, assisted by wife Lion June.

Lion Marilyn thanked Lion Stuart Moynes for his role of Marshalling Co-coordinator and also his contribution with Bunnings BBQ's.

Lion Marilyn went on to thank the many members who had contributed so much to the club over the past year including Lion Bill Tomkinson for his choice of great guest speakers, Tail Twister Lion Di Fensham for her great job in this role and Lion Tamer Charlie Smith for setting up for meetings and for his assistance with any Club projects. The club had many other ongoing projects including Recycling, and Hearing Dogs under Lion Kevin Upton.

I would particularly like to acknowledge our Immediate Past President Sherine who had a very successful year. Sherine's ill health was deeply felt by the all in our Club and we did miss her at meetings. We continue to keep in touch.

Secretary Jessie Brent thanked President Marilyn and all Cont. Page 2

IPP Lion Marilyn Lissenburg hands over the symbols of office to incoming President, husband John, following the installation of officer bearers by Zone Chairman Ron Smith

SERVICE RECOGNISED

In recognition for their outstanding service to Lions International and the community PDG Noreen Carr presented a Life Membership of 'Lions Village Licola' to Lion Mandy Fraser-Jones (top left,) and also the 'Ian Stockdale Humanitarian Award' to Secretary Jessie Brent. Lion Jessie Brent joined the Lions Club of Moorabbin in January 2003 and in that time has served as a one year Director, 2nd Vice President and 1st Vice President and elected President in 2006. In 2008 Lion Jessie was installed as Secretary and has been extremely hard working and diligent and has begun her fifth year in this position.Also, Lion Jessie organises gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas, for elderly people who attend Leighmoor Day Centre. Lion Jessie is also extremely active in various Club projects. Lion Jessie thoroughly deserves the 'Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award.'Lion Mandy Fraser-Jones joined the Lions Club of Moorabbin in November 2008 and in this time has served as Licola Club Chairman with a passion. Lion Mandy has attended various Children's camps over the years and also organised students from Haileybury College Cont.. Page 3

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DIARY DATESDIARY DATESSEPTEMBER

Wed 5th Book Sale at The Den Dinner Meeting – Dist. Governor's visit, combined with Oakleigh L.C. Leighmoor – Father’s DaySun 9th Kingston Push – Jessie, John & StuartWed 19th Business MeetingSun 23rd Dingley Dozen Fun Run

OCTOBERBook & Garage sale

Sat 20th & Sun 21st Oct 9am-3pm – BOTH daysAt our Lions Den – Kingston Centre

CHRISTMAS PARTYat 'The Buckingham'

Saturday December 8th

CHANGEOVER MARKS ANOTHERSUCCESFUL YEAR Cont...members, their partners and friends of the club for their patience, support and encouragement over the past year. “I really appreciate that whenever I ask for assistance, our members do not hesitate to support me. I would like to personally thank the members who do so much work organising fundraising projects, community service, and the many members who support them. ”Club Care Chairman Gillian Lelah reported that membership of the club had increased from twenty seven to thirty. “The Club has been delighted to welcome the following new members during the year: Lion Karen Mitri, Lion Matylda Jaworski and Lion Victoria Dell'aquila. “The Club was also delighted to welcome back PDG David Blyth, AO, a distinguished Lion; a former member of Moorabbin Lions – Lion David transferred from the City of Caulfield during the year.” Lion Gillian said that great efforts were made throughout the year to increase membership – “this has also involved members in new activities, such as the Glen Eira Party in the Park." Members contributed ideas for attracting new members, and these continue to be actioned.” The presence of the award winning Lions Pride Newsletter on the club website was contributing greatly to enhancing the image of the Club, and to attracting new members.

Moorabbin's incoming officebearer's Tail Twister Di Fensham, with Zone Chairman Ron Smith, Secretary Jessie Brent, Lion Tamer Charlie Smith, President John Lissenburg, Treasurer Stuart Moyns, Immediate Past President Marilyn Lissenburg, Membership/Club Care Chairman Gillian Lelah, and 2nd Vice President Matylda Jaworski, (1st Vice President Bill Tomkinson – away.)

SERVICE RECOGNISED Cont..to attend these camps as Leaders. Lion Mandy is also Youth of Year Club Chairman and does this job extremely well.Lion Mandy assisted with our Lions project Letters to Father Christmas, again with students from Haileybury who do a great jobLion Mandy also participated enthusiasticly in many other Club projects, and is a worthy recepient of her Life Membership Lions Village Licola

MARSHALLING2012/13 XOSIZE Tri SeriesVolunteers Required

Race 1: Mordialloc, Sunday, 11th November 2012Race 2: Brighton, Sunday, 2nd December 2012Race 3: Elwood, Sunday, 20th January 2013Race 4: Sandringham, Sunday, 24th February 2013Race 5: Brighton, Sunday, 10th March 2013

Information Website http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s

Thank You for Your SupportLion Stuart Moyns

MarshallingLions Club of Moorabbin Inc

Mobile No. 0407843035

BIRTHDAYSSeptember

5th John Lissenburg 10th Di Fensham 30th Victoria Dell'aquila

Anniversary September 4th Jack & Lyn Hellyer

The Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award

Lion Ian served as District Governor of District 201 M in 1969 - 70, as International Director from 1976 to 78, and was awarded one of the Association's highest awards, The Ambassador of Goodwill. In 1979 he was awarded the MBE.

Lions Licola Village was created from Lion Ian's ability to clearly visualise an opportunity and was purchased and converted to the facility as we know it today through his untiring work for the youth of the nation.

In honour of Lion Ian's work The Australian Lions Foundation instituted the 'Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award.'

A donation of $1000 to the The Australian Lions Foundation enables the donor club to request the award for presentation to a worth recipient.

The Australian Lions Foundation is proud to support Clubs and their worthy projects through the approval of Grants for their community projects. – Lion Marilyn Lissenburg

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Community Planting Day at Karkarook Park

Only a month after participating in National Tree Planting Day, the Lions Club of Moorabbin took part in a Community Planting Day at Karkarook, on Saturday August 25th. This time the Lions Club of Moorabbin also provided the BBQ.Yet again this was led by Parks Victoria’s Des Lucas, Ranger in Charge Braeside and Karkarook, and fellow Ranger Ernie de Marchie, with the Friends of Karkarook Park jointly hosting the morning with them. A total of 1500 seedling plants, propagated by dedicated volunteers from the Friends Group, were planted by the 17 people present on August 25th, which was a fantastic effort. The position chosen was near the bird hide, on the northern side of the lake.

Even before planting started at 9.00am, Lions Stuart Moyns, Marilyn & John Lissenburg had already set up the BBQ, surrounded by ample canvas director chairs, which with the lakeside location made a very inviting setting. This combined, with the soon to be familiar BBQ aroma, made for a very enjoyable break for the planters, who then got back to work. By the end of the morning the designated seedlings had found a new home and the BBQ was in full swing again.

Many thanks to members of the Moorabbin Lions who energetically planted. Lions Marilyn & John Lissenburg, Bill Tomkinson and Gillian Lelah also took part.

A special thank-you is extended to Lion Stuart, who prepared the food. Also to Lions John & Marilyn who assisted Stuart with the BBQ set-up and to Lion Jessie Brent who lent a helping hand with the food prior to the day. Thank you also to Lion Craig Walker who helped with the cooking.

Des thanked all present for yet another fantastic effort. – Lion Gillian Lelah

The bears are distributed to SES units, police stations, ambulance and air ambulance services, as well as major disaster areas such as Black Saturday bushfires, Victorian Floods as well as the floods in Queensland. When very young children who have suffered trauma need to be interviewed by emergence service personnel, they will talk to the teddy bear avoiding the possibility of upsetting them further. The bears also provide comfort by just being there to cuddle.Operation Teddy Bear is a Victorian Lions project, overseen by the Lions Crimewatch Committee, and has, over its 25 years, given away some 40,000 teddy bears. The bears are purchased directly from an importer with whom Lions have a very good relationship. We get an excellent price and recently an embroidered Lions emblem has been placed on each bear at no extra cost. To protect this relationship Lions have undertaken that every Teddy Bear will be donated to children in distress, hence they cannot be purchased be individuals. All orders are directed through Lion Shane who then coordinated their distribution throughout the State. Clubs can donate funds to the program, or purchase Teddy Bears to distribute to their local emergency services.

Lion Shane ( an honorary member of Sandringham Lions for 8 years) commenced the project whilst a member of Leos in 1987 and has maintained his passion ever since. Shane, a plasterer by trade, has recently been promoted to branch manager and senior salesman and also finds time to be a very active member of his local SES unit in Werribee (for 18 Years). Now married with two children, Shane coordinates the project as a family affair. – Pres. John Lissenburg

Operation Teddy BearMembers welcomed an old friend of the Club, Lion Shane Bruce who spoke at our recent dinner meeting about his passion for the ‘Operation Teddy Bear’ project. For 25 years Shane has been the Chairman of the project which has supplied comforting teddy bears to children in traumatic circumstances.

TRAVELLERS RETURN

Pride Editor Lion Sam Dalley and Lion June have recently returned from a three and a half week holiday in Vancouver.

To maximise their mobility, they hired scooters, enabling them to see most of the city. Highlights of the trip included a weekend in Victoria, capital of British Columbia, including a day at Butchant Gardens, a day trip to Grouse Mountain where the gondola to the peak easily accommodated Lion June's mobility scooter, and two nights at Whistler.

Despite temperatures in the mid 20's, the surrounding rugged peaks still retained a coverage of snow.

With a wheelchair on loan from the Hilton, Lions Sam and June easily negotiated the record-breaking 'Peak 2 Peak' Gondola, an engineering marvel that links Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains together at their peaks – the longest unsupported lift span in the world (just over 3 kilometres,) it is also the highest lift of its kind with an elevation of 436 metres, offering a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.