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Volume 43 Issue 05 - November 2019

Experience The Joy Of ServiceExperience the Joy of Service

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 201V5 INC.VIC.AUSTRALIA

ABN 66 147 266 469INC No. A0044463B

201V5

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Kumar Swaminathan (Sashi) 5/6 Willowbank Ct Glen Waverley 3150 (M) 0418 949 551 [email protected] (Lysterfield)FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Linda Johns (Rod) 8 Saleyard Rd Avenel VIC 3664(M) 0409 437 335 [email protected] (Seymour-Goulburn)SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Keith Yates (Diana) 20 Slater Ave Blackburn North 3130(M) 0412 556 780 [email protected] (Blackburn)NEWSLETTER EDITOR Paul Thorneycroft 2/33 Commercial Rd Ferntree Gully 3256(M) 0420 601 961 [email protected] (Wantirna)

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Welcome to Issue 05 of 201V5’s Newsletter

Top Left Photo- ENRICH our fellow Lions with information / Top Right Photo – ENGAGE with our future leaders and Bottom Photo – ENJOY – The company of family, friends and colleagues.


Experience The Joy Of Service

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Enrich-Engage-Enjoy “Experience the Joy of Service”

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 201V5 INC.VIC.AUSTRALIA

A Word From the District Governor

Enrich …..Engage ……Enjoy

The convention and AGM lived to its theme Enrich Engage and Enjoy – Experience the Joy of Service.

It was a weekend filled with knowledge and forward planning with a good selection of guest speakers on Lions activities by PID Tony Benbow OAM, Bionics - Dr Robert Klupacs, Genetics by Prof Ingrid Winship and the importance of membership by PDG Ann Eldridge. All the speakers kept the conventioneers enriched.

The weekend was about Engagement , firstly the Leos helping out at the flag ceremony, car parking and other areas in the convention. We also engaged with the Rotary Club of Healesville with them cooking the BBQ on Sunday Lunch. Most importantly 48 Lions clubs and 218 Lions and Leos engaged in a weekend filled with fun and Laughter.

It was a privilege to have all Victorian District Governors present at the convention.

Most importantly we had time to enjoy. On Friday night 115 Lions and guests met for the meet and greet dinner held at the Sanctuary Resort which was a very casual event enjoyed by all. The day sessions were full of humour and laughter with our SAA PDG Brian keeping all entertained . A special mention of the singing duo Lions Don and Sam who were a bit of a surprise package.

The Saturday night dinner dance was a winner with the country and western theme costumes, country music, and some great food, kept almost everyone dancing till the end of the evening.

Back to the convention centre on Sunday morning with a memorial service remembering 15 Lions that had passed away in the last 12 months. The service was attended by family members.

Comments about the convention were all positive and we hope this trend will continue. I couldn’t have asked anything more from a committee that worked as one team and my sincere thanks to all for their tireless efforts.

Experiencing the Joy of Service

Kumar SwaminathanDistrict Governor – 201V5

Enrich Engage and Enjoy

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Cabinet Secretary/Membership Update/ Message

In My Travels... A story from a traveling Lion

1st Vice District Governor Linda Johns’ Message

The Buzz

Wooh!!! What a great convention! Lots of information, fun and fellowship. Approximately ¾ of the clubs in the district were represented. This means that clubs will now have enthusiastic members with lots of ideas – and new friends.

The presentation by the Seymour Goulburn Lions to promote next year’s convention gave everyone a laugh and something to look forward to next year. Convention 2020 10th and 11th October. Put it in your diary now.

My Visits Coming Up:

DG team visits for November - 12th Chelsea & Districts, 19th Port Phillip, 20th Blackburn, 26th Diamond Valley. Look forward to seeing you

Lions in Queenstown NZ are thinking outside the box and collecting donations via an honesty box … could be useful over here if any club is near a lake?

Snippet provided by our intrepid reporter – Anne Secker.

Got a story – send it [email protected]





What’s The Buzz

Toolamba Lions – Seniors Week Event

Assisted by a grant from Greater Shepparton City Council, we organised an afternoon tea for local seniors as part of Seniors Week. We planned to cater for 60 visitors and had to turn down many more requests for tickets. Lots of planning and hard work ensured that the event ran smoothly, and everyone had a good time.

Four of our local councillors (including the mayor) attended, as did our federal member for Nicholls. Members of the local community chipped in to help, baking sausage rolls, scones and other goodies. The community hall was decorated with displays by local groups including Toolamba Primary School, Toolamba Wrens CWA, craft group, Lions and some local artists. Entertainment was from a group of young singers from the primary school. Our guests all had a great time and hoped that we would do it again next year.

Lefthand Photo – Guests Enjoying themselves Righthand Photo - Lions Members & Volunteers

Wantirna Lions – Seniors Week Event

Top left photo – the crew take a photo op with all parties involved.

Top right photo – seniors enjoying the festivities.

Bottom left – member Harald Pries hard at work with the snags

Bottom right – service in full swing.

Wantirna Lions again assisted with the catering at the Bayswater Senior Citizens annual Seniors Week Lunch. This event is held at the Senior Citizen's Hall which also happens to be the location of our clubrooms.

Wantirna shares a strong bond with the Bayswater Seniors and is always willing to assist. A great day was had by all as usual.





Broadford Lions Club welcomed another new member on 7 October. Pictured is Marty Thompson with President Lyn Russell (r) and Sponsor Lion Lyn Overend.

Marty has already become involved in the activities of the club by attending Sausage Sizzles and helping to organise the Diabetes awareness event “Lap the Map” in Broadford.

As a photographer, we are sure that his expertise in this field of endeavour will also be invaluable. Article by Lion Alan Russell

At a recent Bunnings BBQ – Sandringham Lions raised an amazing $1,156 for ALCCF. Zone 8 Clubs of which Sandringham is a part, have all got the collection tins for Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation.

What an outstanding achievement. Article by Bev McLennan – Sandringham Lions

Healesville Lions: Lion Keith Dossor died peacefully at Maroondah Hospital on the 26th of September at the age of 90 years.

Keith was an active member of the Lions Club of Healesville for over 50 years (a Melvin Jones recipient) serving on District Cabinet and many roles in our club including President.

Keith is survived by his wife Lion Elaine Dossor. He will be very much missed by all at Healesville Lions Club. Article by Gary Butler.

What’s The Buzz

Broadford Lions Club Inducts A New Member

On Behalf Of District 201V5 – Welcome Marty

Sandringham Lions Club Raising Funds For ALCCF

Remembering Our Fallen Lions





What’s The BuzzALHD - Australian Lions Hearing Dogs Open Day

ALHD held their annual Open Day on Sunday the 22nd of September.

On the day there were more than 700 people in attendance despite the weather putting a bit of a dampener on the day. This was by far the biggest attendance that we have had in a number of years. We had new sponsors on board, Mt Barker Pet Care Centre and Black Hawk who are now our nutritional sponsors for ALHD supplying premium dog food free of charge. They also gave out over 450 free show bags on the day. Also, part of the event was the Australia Hearing Bus doing hearing checks, an Alpaca for visitors to pat and of course our Foster Pups.Many market stalls on the day added to the event and they were well supported by the visitors on the day.

Article supplied by Belinda Henschke - ALHD

Blackburn Lions - Supporting Box Hill Hospital

A cheque from The Blackburn Lions Club, Blackburn South Community Bank and the Lions Club of Pandino , Italy (Blackburn Lions Club Twinning Club) for $5600 was presented to the Box Hill Hospital on September 18th 2019.

The money will be used to buy a cyroshipper-autologous stem cell transfer unit, which is used to transfer stem cells at a constant temperature , which are then infused into cancer patient’s veins for 3-4 weeks.In accepting the cheque on behalf of Box Hill Hospital , Katrina Wagg , and Eastern Health Foundation Serap Ozdemir, thanked the efforts of the Lions Clubs and Blackburn South Community Bank for their ongoing support.

A few Pictures of our Fantastic Open Day.

Top middle then clockwise:- 1. Banner on front fence. 2. Visitors watch Hearing Dog demonstration on lawn 3. Raffle table and Prizes. 4. “Childminding” ALHD style with Darren Coldwell our Program Director. 5. Another view of Trainers conducting demonstration. 6. ALHD merchandise stall 7. View across Demo area to Main building & free BBQ. 8. View of visitors around market stalls & seating area 9. Wall display of H/dog publicity in Trainers building 10. CEO David Horne & our pride :- The ALHD Team.

Photo ( left to right )

Diane Fisher from Blackburn South Community Bank, Sal Giambruno on behalf of Pandino Lions Club , Ken Lindorff President of Blackburn Lions Club and Serap Ozdemir from Eastern Health Foundation.

Article provided by Nelson Knight - Public Relations Officer, Blackburn Lions Club





What’s The Buzz

“They see them at home, in hospital, during treatments, they see them for wellness projects, they develop a really close bond with their ladies and that bond continues for the rest of their life,” she said.

Pink merchandise and a range of raffles enticed visitors and locals to join the women in getting their pink on.Pink portraits from the local primary school lined fences along the main street for visitors to view.

Each painting had its own fundraising bucket and people could buy a ticket and vote for their favourite painting.

Ms Henderson said the event would become an annual event in the town’s diary with ideas for next year already in the planning.

“We had the idea of running a house decorating competition and also a gala dinner for next years event, so watch this space,” Ms Henderson said.

Or should I say – their third puppy! ‘Maxie’ was the name chosen by SVLC members for the club’s 3rd sponsorship hearing dog in the Lions Hearing Dogs Puppy Program. Maxie, a Tenterfield Terrier, was born in April 2019 and is currently beginning his training in the hands of Foster Carers, Amy and family.

Two previous dogs sponsored by SVLC, LuLu and Oscar again named by club members, have completed their training and have been placed with worthy recipients in WA and Geelong.

The Puppy Program began in April 2018 with the first two pups entering training in October the same year. The Puppy Program will enable the Hearing Dogs to keep up with the increasing demand for Hearing Dogs.

SVLC members receive regular update reports, including photographs, sharing information on Maxie’s training, what activities he has been up to and his development to become a fully trained hearing dog. Reports are always eagerly received by SVLC members and help form a close ‘Ownership’ of the club’s sponsorship and what benefits the club’s investment is achieving.

Get on board and sponsor a Puppy, it really does make you feel ‘GOOD’

Article by Rod Moss South Vermont Lions

Merrigum Lions Raise Funds for McGrath Foundation

SOUTH VERMONT SPONSOR A PUPPY

In partnership with the Merrigum Lions Club, Julie Henderson and Mel Clohesy decided to raise funds for breast cancer workers after seeing the profound impact they had on their loved ones who were suffering cancer.

“My little sister is an 11-year survivor of breast cancer, but Mel’s sister passed away three years ago,” Ms Henderson said.

“The McGrath Foundation nurses look after our local ladies from diagnoses all the way through.





What’s The Buzz201V5 43rd AGM & CONVENTION SNAPS

Getting set-up for the weekend followed by the official Mayor’s Welcome Reception

Some snaps of the Lions’ stands on display throughout the convention

Away we go. The convention is open and begins with a Flag Ceremony with Leos being the flag bearers.

Official opening by Cr. Fiona McAllister of the Yarra Ranges Council .





201V5 43rd AGM & CONVENTION SNAPS

What’s The Buzz

The officials arrive for the District 201V5 43rd AGM & Convention.

The formalities begin. The crowd, all of the 1st time Conventioneers, and the 201V5 District Cabinet settling in for the 43rd AGM & Convention.

Celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary, Guest Speaker PID Tony Benbow OAM, Guest Speaker Robert Klupacs (Bionics Institute), Guest Speaker Prof. Ingrid Winship – Genetics Scientist & Clinician, The 5 District Governors of 201 Victoria





What’s The Buzz

Saturday night formal Convention Dinner Dance – Western Theme with 60’s style music.

What an absolute great night it was too!

There sure was a lot of boot scooting going on throughout the night.

Day 2 – Official introduction of DG Elects for 2020

Left Photo – DG Elect Linda Johns, Centre – 1st VDG Elect Keith Yates & Right: 2nd VDG Adam Moodie







Day 2 – DG Kumar Swaminathan’s official recognitions and closing remarks – Above – Convention Committee thanks by DG.

Day 2 – 2019 Convention Committee Chair Lion Mark hands over the LCI Flag to 2020 Convention Committee Chair Lion Bronwyn





Licola Turns 50… Come Celebrate

ANZI Pacific Forum 2020 - Perth

Licola Turns 50… Come Celebrate

ANZI Pacific Forum 2020 - Perth

Your District – Your History





Great Stocking Stuffers – Mints

& Cookies..

DG’s Remaining Visits for 2019

Christmas Cakes Order, Pay, Delivery before 31st October 2019 for carton discount price Order Forms – lionsclubs.org.au/activities/products/cakes/ Contact PDG Terry Collison on 0439 468 786 (for any questions)

Early Advice – 2020 MD201 AGM & Convention in Adelaide

www.lionsadelaideconvention2020.com.au May 15-18th

The District Disaster Relief Trust is comprised of 5 trustees who are duly elected at the AGM/Convention in rotation, each year and serve for a period of 5 years. The purpose of the Trust is to provide help & assistance by way of short-term material & emergency aid for persons in necessitous circumstances which have been occasioned by natural disasters within the areas bounded by the municipal districts in which are represented by the clubs of District 201 V5. The Trust draws upon the generosity of the Lions Clubs within the District for donations which in turn allows the Trust to accumulate funds that can be released in case of a disaster. The Trust also has an award program known as the ‘Geoff Callander Award’. This is an award that a club’s donation can go towards and can be used by clubs to recognise the achievements of an individual. Application for grants & awards are to be made through the Secretary of the Trust. The application must be made on the official application form available from the Secretary. A three-week lead time is required for award plaques. Donations to the Trust can be mailed to:

DDRT, Treasurer Elizabeth Johnson, 11 Kitchener Cres, Seymour Vic 3660. Further contact can be made by phone: 0408227598 or email: [email protected]

DISTRICT DISASTER RELIEF TRUST (DDRT)





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Forthcoming Events/Ads/ Reminders Moorabbin Lions Charity Golf Day Lions Moorabbin is pleased to announce the opening of registrations for its 44th annual charity golf day to be held at the Kingston Heath Golf Club on Tuesday 3rd December 2019. Due to changes to event arrangements at the Kingston Heath Golf Club for late 2019 we will only have a single field limited to 120 players with an 8:00am shot-gun start. We trust you will support our day and help us raise vital funds to enable us to give support to local hospitals, schools, children and families in need. For details contact: Gary McInnes on 0417 055 731 or email: [email protected]

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