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DECEMBER 2009 - JANUARY 2010
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DIGGERS GIVE
THANKS TO
LIONS
How we’re supporting our
troops in all conditions
MEET THE MAN WHO
COULD BE PRESIDENT
Australian Lion vies for top job
Lions join fight to save the Tasmanian devil
Leos
show
their
style
CLUB SUPPLIES
Members should be aware that we are performing our annual stocktake from 14
December 2009 and we will not be able to process any orders between this date
and the new year. Members will still be able to lodge orders for Club Supplies after
14 December however these will not be despatched until 2010.
Club Supplies is changing.
Members and clubs can
look forward to new and
better product lines and a
more streamlined and
efficient ordering process.
Make sure you get your orders in
in time for the changeover. In the
meantime, take a sneak peak at
our new, updated online shop at
www.lionsclubsshop.com.au
‘We serve’
Lion – Australia and PNG
Lion - Australia and Papua New Guinea edition is
published bi-monthly for the Multiple District 201
Council of Lions Clubs International and circulated to
all members.
Published by MD201 Council of Governors and printed by
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Deadlines: 1st day of month before cover date.
MD201 Council of Governors: John McIntosh C1, Corinne
Stone C2, Christine Woolnough N1, Paul Helmling N2,
Marilyn Kinealy JP N3, Ray Strong N4, Maureen Beryl Payne
N5, John C Lynch Q1, John D W Muller OAM Q2, Heather
Short Q3, Helen Schellbach Q4, Robert (John) Gillham T1,
Jill Qualtrough V1-4, Bob Gilchrist, Thomas Shillito V3,
Robert Kann V5, Alan Lindsay Millar V6,
Pamela Dawn Baird W1, Neil F Saunders W2.
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USA Executive Director – Peter Lynch
Managing Editor - Dane La Joye, Lions Clubs International
300 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USA
Executive Officers President Eberhard J. Wirfs, Am
Munsterer Wald 11, 65779 Kelkheim, Germany; Immediate
Past President Al Brandel, 14 Herrels Circle, Melville, NY,
11747-4247, USA; First Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III,
698 Azalea Drive, Vass, North Carolina, 28394, USA; Second
Vice President Dr. Wing-Kun Tam, Unit 1901-2, 19/F, Far
East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong, China.
Directors First year: Enrico Cesarotti, Rome, Italy; Luis
Dominguez, Mijas Pueblo, Spain; Gary B. D’Orazio, Idaho,
United States; Yasumasa Furo, Dazaifu, Japan; K.P.A.
Haroon, Cochin, India; Carlos A. Ibañez, Panama City,
Panama; Ronald S. Johnson, Maine, United States; ByeongDeok Kim, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Horst P. Kirchgatterer,
Wels/Thalheim, Austria; Hamed Olugbenga Babajide Lawal,
Ikorodu, Nigeria; Daniel A. O’Reilly, Illinois, United States;
Richard Sawyer, Arizona, United States; Anne K. Smarsh,
Kansas, United States; Jerry Smith, Ohio, United States;
Michael S. So, Makati, the Philippines; Haynes H. Townsend,
Georgia, United States; Joseph Young, Ontario, Canada.
Second Year: Bishnu Bajoria, Bankura, India; Ken Bird,
Brisbane, Australia; Kwang-Soo Jang, Seoul, Republic of
Korea; Douglas A. Lozier, Indiana, USA; Shyam Malpni,
Mumbai, India; Art Marson, Wisconsin, USA; Dr. Jerimiah
“Doc” Myers, Alaska, USA; Ellis Suriyati Omar, Kuching,
Malaysia; Eugenio Roman Jr., Arecibo, Puerto Rico; Bojan
Sober, Rijeka, Croatia; Dr. Ton Soeters, Huizen, The
Netherlands; Neil Spencer, Florida, USA; Beverly L. Stebbins,
Texas, USA; Tadao Sugimoto, Hokkaido, Japan; Prof. Dr.
Hayri Ulgen, Istanbul, Turkey; Rosane Jahnke Vailatti, Penha,
Brazil; Debra Wasserman, Minnesota, USA.
December 2009 - January 2010 Volume 86 No. 1
Connections, influence, friendship, philanthropy
COVER: Whether
Lions Mints or
Lions Christmas
Cakes, our
Diggers serving
overseas are
thankful for
these gifts from
home. See
stories page 5.
Our cover
“To create and foster a spirit of understanding
among all people for humanitarian needs by
providing voluntary services through
community involvement and international
cooperation”
Page 5 - Diggers say thanks
CONTENTS
4
International President’s report
5
Aussie troops say thanks
6
Lions Action
8
Barry’s bid for Lions’ top job
10 Chairman’s report
12 Promote your club online
13 New centre for young
15 Devil of a good idea
Page 12 - Gov. General & Lions
16 Mildura convention workshops
21 Dancing with our stars
22 A tasty Tassie morsel
24 Around the nation
28 Official announcements
Contributions
Page 15 - Saving the devil
Contributions for the February March 2010 issue should be
submitted by January 1 to The Editor,
Lion Magazine, Fawcett Media, 20
Millett Rd, Gisborne South, Victoria
3437 or emailed to
tony.fawcett@bigpond.com
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The good
news on
membership
By Eberhard J. Wirfs, President,
The International Association of Lions Clubs
Goethe, the great writer from Frankfurt, once remarked, “What
is not started today is never finished.”
Well, Lions started on new membership drives right when this
Lions year began in July and though the job is far from finished
we’ve made incredible progress. We’ve started 370 new clubs in
July and August, compared to the 95 we averaged in the first two
months of the last two years (and those were good years for
membership).
The membership news is uniformly good. Each of our seven
constitutional areas has chartered more clubs than they did at this
time last year. There are 24 new clubs in the United States
compared to 15 at this time last year. India has seen tremendous
growth. We’ve added clubs in nations with great growth potential
such as China and in nations where Lions are underrepresented
such as Iraq and Bahrain.
How did we do it? We built on the momentum of the Ginkgo’s
power. We benefitted from the leadership, expertise and passion of
the new structure of the Global Membership Team and the
regionally installed District Governor teams (the district governor
and two vice district governors). But everyday Lions throughout the
world also took responsibility for adding members. We know when
it comes to service Lions rise to the occasion when they see a
need in their community. Now they’ve seen a need in their clubs
and they’ve responded by inducting new Lions.
The Quick-Start Gingko Awards I established also spurred
membership growth. District Governors who added a set number of
new clubs (the number varied by constitutional area) in the first two
months of this Lion year were eligible for the award. I am proud to
announce that 57 governors with their teams to date qualified for
the award as well as two Coordinating Lions.
We can’t rest on our laurels and we must also be more openminded in terms of membership. We have nearly 260,000 female
Lions, which is about 20 percent of our total membership. But
many clubs need to do better about reaching out to women,
especially spouses of members. I personally advanced this cause at
the international convention in Minneapolis when I inducted Margit,
my wife, during a plenary session. The Lions responded warmly,
and I’m sure your club also will find that adding women, however
many you have now, will only add to its effectiveness and vitality.
Lions, continue to Move to Grow this year. We are part of the
world’s greatest service organisation. Invite others to join us. There
is strength in numbers and our strength is increasing.
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Aussie troops
Australia’s fighting men and women
give a big thumbs-up to Lion Mints
Australian troops serving in the
Middle East and Afghanistan
have passed on a vote of thanks
to Australian Lions for
“freshening them up” with a
supply of Lion Mints.
The Deputy Chief of Staff for
Joint Task Force 633, Colonel
Lindsay Morton, told the Lion
magazine the mints have been
popular with troops, providing a
refreshing energy boost.
“The days are long and hot
over here (and sometimes icy),
so it’s nice to grab a mint every
now and again to add a little
spring to your step,” Colonel
Morton said.
The Lion Mints are found
around many of the various
headquarters buildings and
throughout the Middle East
wherever the Australian troops
operate and are a visible
reminder of the support from
home.
“They provide a simple
reminder of the great support
we get from all sections of the
Australian community,” Colonel
Morton said.
“So we thank Lions Australia
for its support, and congratulate
its members on the great work
they do in communities across
Australia,” he said.
Australia's military
contribution to Afghanistan is
part of the nation’s broader
commitment to Coalition efforts
against international terrorism,
countering piracy in the Gulf of
Aden, and maritime security.
The Australian deployment,
comprising around 1550
personnel in Afghanistan and a
further 850 across the Middle
East, is known as Operation
SLIPPER.
Under Operation SLIPPER,
Australian forces contribute to
the efforts of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organisation (NATO)-led
International Security
Assistance Force in Afghanistan,
aimed at preventing Afghanistan
again becoming a safe haven
for international terrorists.
Lions Mints are
available at
many locations
around
Australia. If you
require mints
contact your
Local Lions
Club or Lion
Mint Australia
Committee
Chairman Sam
Lochhead –
hlochhead@hotmail.com. Clubs
can download order forms from a
link on the Lions Australia website
(www.lionsclubs.org.au/mints/info
.php) or free call 1800 815 787.
CAKES AWAY: A shipment of Lions Christmas Cakes is seen off by (left to right)
Andrew Baker from Everyman’s Welfare Service, Lions Marketing Manager
David McKenzie, Doug Shields, Padre Wyllie and Julia Hamilton-Smith of
Everyman’s, plus two Army transport personnel.
Lion
stay minty fresh
REFRESHERS AT THE FRONT: Colonel Lindsay Morton (above left) says Australian troops serving in the Middle East and Afghanistan are gaining energy and great comfort
from the supply of Lion Mints. Meantime, the troops are doing invaluable community service, such as (above) providing health checks for locals when on patrol.
...and Lions take the cakes, too!
Christmas treat for our troops in Afghanistan
Lions Australia and Top Taste have again
combined to send 1000 1kg Lions Christmas
cakes to our troops on the ground in war-torn
Afghanistan this Christmas.
This will be the third year that we, along with
Top Taste, have done this.
The initial contact comes from Everyman’s
Welfare Service which acts as a support
organisation for Australia’s Defence Forces at
home and overseas. It liaises with Defence Force
chaplains to have the cakes transported to the
troops on the ground.
It is a well co-ordinated effort with Lions and
Top Taste arranging the cakes, Army transport
and the collecting of the cakes which are flown
out of Amberley Air Force base west of Brisbane.
The Air Force loads and flies the cakes overseas
December 2009 - January 2010
with the chaplains watching over the
project every step of the way.
“It is a wonderful feeling to see
these cakes heading to Afghanistan and
to know that they are so much
appreciated by our troops in that area,”
says Lions Marketing Committee Manager
David McKenzie OAM. “The stories that
have been told to us, especially by Chaplain
Wyllie who has been there at Christmas,
should make every member of Lions feel just
so proud to be involved.”
Our troops say thanks
for Christmas cheer
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LIONS ACTION
Burns unit breakthrough
Thanks to Lions of C2 and an LCIF grant,
burns victims in the Burns Unit of the Royal
Adelaide Hospital now have a far greater rate
of recovery.
The difference has been a $150,000 con-focal
microscope (Vivascope), a new item of technology
that has revolutionised the treatment of burns by
avoiding the need for repeat biopsies to assess
the progress of skin grafts.
With a Vivascope, the need for repeat
anaesthetics and surgical interventions is avoided
and there is less risk of infection that always
accompanies any burns surgery and the obvious
pain and discomfort for the patient.
In use for the past year, it is the only model
being used in Australia and has brought a
dramatic improvement in the treatment of burns
in the RAH Burns Unit.
It has also helped the unit to become the first
of its type in the world outside of the USA to
receive accreditation from the American Burns
Association.
This is a singular outcome for all concerned
and is testament to the relationship between the
Lions of C2, the Julian Burton Burns Trust and the
Burns Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and its
director Dr John Greenwood AM.
FOOTNOTE:
Readers might
remember that in
an earlier issue of
the Australian Lion
we reported on the
aftermath of the
Bali Bombings and
the effect this had
on the Burns Unit
at the Royal
Adelaide Hospital.
In particular we
told of Julian
Burton OAM,
whose football
career was ended
by the injuries he
sustained in the
bombing of the
Sari Nightclub. We
Dr John Greenwood (sitting) and Julian Burton (standing) demonstrate the new
explained Julian’s
Vivascope on a volunteer from Brighton Lions in South Australia.
respect for the work
of the Burns Unit and
named South Australian of the Year for his work
especially his gratitude for the treatment there.
with the Trust and the Burns Unit.
Arising from this experience Julian launched the
– Bill Watts
Julian Burton Burns Trust. Recently he was
$1 million eye health boost
Lions of N5 can be proud of the $1 million
they have raised to fund vital paediatric
ophthalmology equipment at Sydney
Children’s Hospital.
N5 Lions recently visited the Eye Clinic at the
hospital in Randwick to see firsthand the pieces
of medical equipment their amazing fundraising
efforts have provided.
Included is a RetCam ll, used extensively to
diagnose abnormalities in the eyes of children.
Located in the hospital’s Department of
Paediatric Ophthalmology, it detects eye diseases
that affect premature babies, cancer of the retina
(back of the eye) and infants that have been
physically abused (shaken baby syndrome).
The RetCam II has been indispensable in
looking for bleeding in the back of the eyes of
children who have been physically abused. It has
also allowed early diagnosis of sight-threatening
retinal haemorrhages which would otherwise
have remained undiagnosed.
“Sydney Children’s Hospital depends on
community support from organisations like Lions
clubs to ensure our patients and staff have
access to the best equipment and facilities,” said
Adam Check, chief executive of Sydney Children’s
Hospital Foundation. “Lions Club District 201N5 is
making a positive investment in the health and
wellbeing of children from all over NSW and
beyond.”
Enquiries: Claire Beaver, Sydney Children’s Hospital
Foundation, 02 9382 1188, claire.beaver@schf.org.au.
RetCam ll photos taken of the back of the eye and showing bleeding in the right retina.
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Lion
Making every second count
Thanks in part to N3 Lions, many children with terminal illnesses will be able to spend the final
stages of their lives with their families.
year after the death of Nicholas Butters, a 14With the assistance of a $100,000 N3
year-old who had grown up on the shores of
donation, work has started at the John Hunter
Lake Macquarie and who had suffered brain
Children’s Hospital on facilities to support
tumours from age five.
care.
palliative
paediatric
Fondly known as Captain Butterfly, Nicholas
This donation will assist construction of
was admired for his courage, patience and loving
specialised facilities.
nature. His parents, Jenny and Craig, endured
The service will make it possible for terminally
many years of travel to Sydney for his care while
to
close
stay
ill children and their families to
raising two other children, Coen and Alex.
home for hospital-based care. It’s planned that
When Nicholas died the family decided a fitting
the program will be extended to cover the
legacy would be to create home-like spaces
Northern Area Child Health Network, a region
within acute hospitals in regional NSW –
stretching from the Hawkesbury in the south to
comfortable and pleasant surroundings for the
beyond
and
north
the
in
border
the Queensland
child and the family during their darkest hours.
the ranges to the west.
Such needs are well recognised by the Hunter
However, more is yet to be done – with the
New England Health Service.
cost of services across the Hunter, New England
The Nicholas Trust reports that, thanks to Lions
and Taree area expected to be close to $2
and significant community and corporate
clubs
million.
support, the project is ahead of schedule.
These facilities, combined with expert clinical
Many local tradesmen and suppliers
support and training for regional clinicians, will
volunteered time and products for free. And Lions
create Australia’s first co-ordinated and
have again provided community leadership in
regionally focused Paediatric Palliative care
turning this worthwhile vision into a reality.
service.
The project, voted in for an initial three years,
The Lions project sprang from the 2007
will receive the support of clubs from N1 and N3
Dunedoo Convention of N3 that unanimously
at least until the end of 2010
voted to establish The Lions Nicholas Trust
donated
have
clubs
N1
then
Since
For more details, visit the N3 website
Support Fund.
(www.lionsclubs.org.au/201n3) and go to the
$100,000.
A boy named Nicholas
Lions Nicholas Trust Support Fund tab or visit the
The Nicholas Trust was established in 2005, a
Nicholas Trust website (www.nicholastrust.org).
TELL YOUR STORY
201N3 District governor Marilyn Kinealy visits the
construction site at the John Hunter Children’s
Hospital along with members of the Nicholas Trust
Board, representatives from the Northern Area Child
Health Network and members of the LNTSF
committee, following the cheque presentation.
Walking tall
Public Relations Focus
International President Eberhard J Wirfs has called on Lions of the world to organise a
major Public Relations activity in the last two weeks of January 2010.
Lions have gained worldwide recognition for our work to improve sight. But we are not ‘in
sight’ of the general public. That’s why International President Eberhard J Wirfs is asking every
club, district and multiple district to organise a major public relations activity during the last two
weeks of January 2010.
The Multiple District Council is supporting this initiative.
So what to do?
We know that many of our clubs take a short break over Christmas to recharge the batteries,
but we want to see if we can still make a “splash” in our local media. Although many Australians
are on holidays, it might just be the time when your local newspaper is finding it difficult to fill
pages?
Why not use this opportunity to promote your club by:
• Sending a media release to your local paper or radio station advertising your club’s Australia
Day activities.
• Sending a media release to your local paper or radio station describing your program of
activities for the year, and promoting the work of your club.
You will find media release templates in the “Publications” section of the National Website.
TELL YOUR STORY.
December 2009 - January 2010
It was the sort of scene that happens all the
time when Lions are about ... someone’s life
being made a little bit happier.
It happened in NSW recently when young
Abdullah was presented with his new Lionssponsored Meywalker. Noel Burchmore, District
Chairman of the
Australian Lions
Children’s
Mobility
Foundation,
was joined by
Mei, President
of Sydney
Chinese Lions,
in making the
presentation.
Several clubs
raised funds to
make the
walker
possible.
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He’s smart, successful, no-nonsense
and in Lions circles boasts a giant
reputation for getting the job done.
Many Lions both here and overseas see
Barry Palmer as the right man for the
job at the right time.
The job is International President of
Lions.
To get there, a candidate must first be elected
2nd International Vice President. All going well, the
position of 1st Vice President will follow in the
second year, and then International President in
year three.
Already PID Barry Palmer has been endorsed by
MD201 as a candidate for the position of 2nd Vice
President.
Will he get there? Many believe the Berowra
Waters NSW businessman has the ability to go all
the way. They point to the fact that after 31 years
as a Lions leader, tackling some of the most
difficult jobs, including working with the Banda
Aceh refugees after the horrific 2004 tsunami,
there is little he can’t tackle.
Plus, there’s his selling ability. As the head of a
successful real estate company, he knows how to
sell a concept as well as a property. With Lions
International at a vital stage in its history, Barry’s
supporters believe he has the nous and
experience to sell Lions to the
people of the world, politicians,
business leaders and Lions
themselves. That never was a
candidate better equipped.
So how does Barry Palmer
see his own chances?
He’s not under-estimating
the competition. He knows the
vote, due some time after the
International Convention in
Sydney next June (he is the
convention organising
chairman) will be tough. But he
gives the appearance of a
calm yet fiercely determined
person who knows what’s
ahead of him.
“There’s lots of support from here and
elsewhere. A lot of people who got to know
me when I was on the board are now in senior
positions and are encouraging me because
they recognise this constitutional area needs a
President – and Australia has never had one,” he
says. “We are the only Lions constitutional area in
the world that does not have a Past President in it
and hasn’t had one for some time.”
That lack of presidential track record, he says,
makes it awkward for Australian Lions holding
senior positions in the organisation. “It becomes
difficult, for instance, when you’re on an
international committee representing this
constitutional area and you’re the only one on that
committee who is not a Past President.
“Plus there is no-one at the top to galvanise
past directors and past chairmen when important
decisions are being made.”
Fully prepared
While Barry admits the wait for a decision is
nerve-wracking, he is confident that he’s fully
prepared should he make 2nd Vice President.
Already he has sold off half of his thriving real
estate business to free up his time, and he has
put in place a framework that will allow the
business to operate in his absence. “Fortunately
I’ve got mostly senior staff who are very good and
who’ve been with me a long time and know what
to do. They say ‘just tell us when you’re here and
Lion
BID FOR
TOP JOB
when you’re not here and we’ll look after it’. We’ve
put on a sales manager in preparation, in case we
get the nod to go. He’s already been trained to run
the sales team.”
So what of Barry Palmer leader? What are his
qualities? To most, he comes across as an
extremely determined, conscientious person with an
ability to focus strongly on what’s needed to get a
job done. Is this a fair appraisal?
“Some people might call it stubborn,” Barry
replies with a chuckle. “I call it focused. Yeah, I
become single-minded sometimes. Like we were
when we were bidding for the International
Convention in Sydney. I had finished my two years
on the board and then was approached to head up
the team to bid for the convention. We’d had
several attempts that hadn’t been successful and
they felt they needed a sales person there, and they
thought my current contacts with the board would
be fairly useful. Certainly for 12 months we became
focused on winning that bid – and we did. You try to
leave no stone unturned.”
Need for change
If Barry gets the nod, he has a full portfolio of
projects he is keen to push. Apathy within Lions
itself is a major challenge he is keen to tackle.
“We seem to dig ourselves into holes in the clubs
and it’s like a cancer; once it gets in there it’s hard
to get out,” he says. “We’ve got to make Lions
believe that what they’re doing is good and right. I
think that if they have that sense of belief then they
will be more pro-active within the organisation. And
more importantly within their communities.
“Direction comes from the top but change comes
from the bottom, and we’ve got to get the members
thinking more about the future of the association
and where they would like it to be, and how we’re
going to get there. We need committees at all levels
that are looking at the future and how we’re going
to do it, while accommodating the various needs of
the people out there in the community.
“When I joined Lions things were different to
what they are today. But apart from some of the
newly-chartered clubs, I don’t think a lot has
changed, especially in some of the older clubs. And
I can understand that. No-one likes change. But we
have got to realise that change is important. Our
organisation will die if we stand still.”
December 2009 - January 2010
Barry Palmer and his wife Anne (left) with 1st Vice President Sid Scruggs and his wife Judy during the
American couple’s recent visit to Sydney.
Tsunami anguish
While Barry Palmer boasts a long history of
getting the Lions job done, there have been some
emotionally tough moments for him. Typical was his
involvement in the Lions relief efforts after the 2004
tsunami. He admits to still being haunted by
memories of the blank looks of the children of
Banda Aceh, Indonesia. “They were just staring into
space. There was nothing there. They’d lost their
families and there was not a thing they could do.
One lady said she had 36 in her extended family
and there were now just five. Whole generations
had been wiped out.”
He recalls speaking to a woman who had been
picked up off a bridge by the tidal wave and carried
five kilometres inland. “She doesn’t know how she
survived. She said it was like being in a concrete
mixer, all timber and rocks and sand and mud.” And
of seeing a 7000-tonne floating generator that had
It’s time!
Lions Australia-wide and many
international Lions are backing Barry
Palmer’s bid to become 2nd Vice
President and eventually
International President ... because
he’s the perfect man for the job and
it’s frankly time for someone from
this part of the world to lead this
great organisation.
Australia has never had an
International President and indeed
there has not been an International
President in our constitutional area
for a long time.
been picked up from the harbour and deposited in a
village. “It was on top of the road and because they
had no way of moving it they redirected the road
around it and it was pumping power out to the
remainder of the village.”
While the post-tsunami sights were
heartbreaking the reward came when Barry
returned and saw the joy in the faces of the
survivers who were living in new houses provided
by Lions. “As a way of saying ‘thank you’, they
dressed us in the uniform of an Aceh prince. That
was very special.”
Sense of belonging
Barry will use those sort of memories as inspiration
if successful in his next Lions challenge. But he is
adamant that no matter what lies ahead he will not
lose sight of his background.
Devoted to his family, especially his eight
grandchildren, he thrives on the sense of belonging
he derives from living and working in Berowra
where he and Anne have lived for 15 years after
growing up in the area.
“I have too many connections here, too many
people I know,” he says. “That’s important. Just last
night I listed a property and although the people
had bought it off another agent they wanted me to
sell it because they knew me and they knew my
mother (she’s 93 and lives in Berowra too).”
And he’ll always be a Lion, eager to accept a
new challenge no matter at what level. “I need to
have challenges,” he says. “I need to have
something to look forward to doing.”
If the next challenge takes him from Berowra to
Lions headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois then that’ll
be just perfect. “I have a strong belief that
Australians need an International President of
Lions,” says Barry Palmer.
– Tony Fawcett
9
From Council Chairperson Phil
Well 2009 is nearly
over and Darlene
and I extend our
best wishes to you,
your families and
friends for a safe,
happy Christmas
and prosperous
New Year.
What a busy year it
has been. Over recent weeks Darlene and I have
had the opportunity to attend five District
Conventions. The Conventions gave us an
opportunity to catch up with friends and make a
whole lot more. It is amazing what Lions are doing
out there in our communities. Darlene and I would
like to take this opportunity to thank the members of
the Districts we visited for their warm and friendly
welcome and say keep up the fantastic work.
The year is certainly moving very fast with
preparations well underway for the next Council
Meeting in January and the training for the DGEs.
I had the pleasure of introducing Her Excellency
Ms Quentin Bryce, AC Governor General of the
Commonwealth of Australia at the official opening of
the $190,000 Lions Rehabilitation Activity Centre at
Gosford East Public School. Funded by Lions
Foundations, seven Gosford-based Lions and
Lioness Clubs, community organisations and
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, the
Rehabilitation Activity Centre features a series of
elevated platforms and interactive activities to
provide physical and mental stimulation for 40
children who attend the Support Unit at the Gosford
East Public School. All those involved are to be
commended for their commitment and effort!
We have had a great start to the year with the
MD achieving a ‘plus 181’ members rating in the
first four months. I encourage everyone to continue
the effort for the remainder of the Lions year. As
part of the retention approach please take time now
to again check on your fellow Lions to make sure
they are travelling OK. Don’t forget we are part of
the community too.
Work has commenced on looking at ways of
getting young people who live in remote or small
country towns involved in Leos. The discussions to
date centre around allowing a young person to join
a community Leos club and to be outsourced to
their local Lions Club to support their own
communities. If this can be achieved the Lions
Club would be encouraged to provide the means for
the Leo to attend activities with their Leos Club from
time to time.
Council will be asked to look at ways of
sponsoring the young and aged low income earners
to allow them to join Lions, or older members to
stay a part of the Lions family. Discussions will
commence at the January Council Meeting and the
progress will be outlined via the website. This work
will be done with consideration given to the
recommendations of the Productivity Commission
regarding the community sector not-for-profits and
the Henry Tax Review. The Government will be
looking at both pieces of work with a view to trying
to make volunteerism in this country less of a
financial burden on individuals. It should be noted
Lions Australia provided a submission to the
Productivity Commission. As this unfolds it will also
be placed on our website for the information of
members.
Many of you will be starting to think about your
travel arrangements to the Lions Australia National
Convention in Mildura in 2010. Although Mildura is
an important regional centre with many flights
arriving and departing each day, there are
advantages to Lions in supporting charter travel. In
particular, charter flights may offer a more direct
flight path, shorter travel times and lower cost than
by booking standard domestic flights.
Lions has entered an arrangement with FCM
Travel Solutions, to charter flights to and from
Mildura, and popular Australian destinations, if we
have the numbers. Wouldn’t it be great to travel
together with other Lions on our own chartered
flights to Mildura! You would also be supporting the
development of a new and productive relationship
with Qantas that has the potential to benefit Lions
into the future.
Please Note: If you think a charter flight
might interest you download the form from the
MD website and return it to Patrea Johnston at
the email address in the letter by the end of
December 2009. This is only an expression of
interest – not a commitment.
The Mildura Convention Committee continues to
work hard to ensure your attendance is informative
and enjoyable. I encourage you to register early to
assist your committee in their preparations. Dates
for the Convention are 30 April – 3 May 2010!
Have you registered for Sydney Convention yet?
Register before 31 December and only pay
US$100.00. The longer you leave it the higher the
cost. Don’t miss out on volunteering for the
Convention. Volunteers are required in a number of
areas and nominations will be accepted until 15
February 2010 (for more information go to
tinyurl.com/lions2010conventionvolunteers).
Once again, stay safe and have a wonderful
Christmas and New Year.
Regards Phil Lawler
follow the link to the International Convention site.
Our Lions in Sunraysia are also very advanced in
their planning to deliver a unique Convention on
“the Edge of the Outback”. I think you can expect a
friendly and congenial atmosphere, a busy and
professional program, and lots of opportunities to
experience the local food and wine culture. Lions
can help the organising committee by registering
early!
There are a number of great initiatives and
products that we are rolling out, to help clubs
promote our Association and grow membership.
Many clubs are already taking advantage of the new
“join the club” posters and “Lions Introduction
packs” that are available on the online shop. In the
next few weeks you will see our new “intro cards”
to replace the BBQ cards. The intro cards build on
our “Join the Club” campaign, highlighting the many
benefits and contributions of Lions. The cards tell
five different stories about contributing to the
community, building leadership, programs for young
people and making a difference to your community.
Clubs can display the cards at functions and
fundraisers and include your local contact details.
Are you satisfied with your promotion strategies?
I have just released the new Lions Public Relations
kit that focuses on giving clubs simple strategies to
promote their activities. The kit will be
accompanied by an online resource that explains in
plain English how to connect with traditional media
(newspapers, TV, radio) and “new media”
(Facebook, blogs and that strange world of online
publishing). The kit has been produced by a leading
public relations company specifically for Australian
Lions and is certainly worth having in your club
toolkit. It is available on the online shop.
Of course, the simplest way to get your message
out is to write an article for the Lion – no need to
contact a reporter, or producer, or write a media
release. This is our magazine and we are always
Meet
Meet our
our new
new international
international representative
representative
From Executive Officer Rob
Merry Christmas to the Lions of Australia.
We often reflect at this time of year about
“getting to the home stretch”, almost as if the end
of the year signals an end to activity; implying that
everything starts again on the first of January!
Nothing could be further from the truth in our
Association since next year’s success is so
dependent on the hard work going on right now!
Have you thought about the Sydney International
Convention that will happen in June 2010? For
many Lions, this will be a great opportunity to
participate in the key international event of our
organisation. The Host Committee led by PID Barry
Palmer is very much ‘on-track’ to deliver an
extraordinary event. If you can take the time to
attend you will find that the International Convention
is very different to your District and National
Conventions, and there is no better way to build
those connections to the Lions of the world. To find
out more, go to our Lions Australia website and
10
Lion
From International Director Ken
Hello everyone,
Since the last
report we have
attended the
USA/Canada Forum,
the International
Board meeting, MD
Council meetings, a
number of District
Conventions, the
final site inspection
for the Sydney
Convention, various
Club Anniversary celebrations, and charter nights
for new clubs. It has been a very busy and
productive period.
There have been a number of developments
since the last article, and decisions made at the
recent International Board Meeting, and the
following may be of interest:
1. Global Membership Team This initiative is
continuing to achieve net membership growth in the
2009/2010 Lions year, with a net increase of over
8500 to the end of October, following on two years
of significant growth. Constitutional Areas 5 (Orient
and South East Asia), 6 (India, South Asia, Africa
and the Middle East) and 7 (Australia, New Zealand
and Indonesia) showed increases, with Areas 1, 2, 3
and 4 declining.
Multiple Districts MD201 (+181) and MD307
(+346) had increases for the four months totalling
527, with MD202 showing a small decline of 27
members, making a total increase of 500 for our
Constitutional Area. MD307 has already formed 10
clubs, with two in MD201, and none so far in
MD202. You can see there is huge potential for
significant membership gains if we can achieve the
number of new clubs for which Districts have
committed.
The results during the first year of this initiative
looking for stories about the achievements of your
club – and a great photo. One of the benefits of
publishing the successes of your club is to share
that story with your fellow Lions – who might be
looking to help their community in a similar way.
I certainly wish you all a Merry Christmas as you
enjoy time with your family. My thanks to the
many Lions who have worked hard and faithfully to
help their communities
and grow our
Association. My
thanks too to the
Council and the staff
of the National Office
for their continuing
contribution.
Regards
Rob Oerlemans
December 2009 - January 2010
have been very encouraging and it will be
continuing into the next two years. There have
been some adjustments to the structure to fine tune
the ongoing administration and the full GMT team
from our area recently had a meeting in Sydney
with President Eberhard during his visit to inspect
sites and arrangements for the International
Convention.
2. Lions Clubs International Foundation
There were 46 Standard, International Assistance
and Core 4 Grants totalling US$2,180,468
approved during the Board Meeting. Two grants of
$75,000 each and one of $50,000 were approved
for our Multiple District. A Lions Quest Grant of
$100,000 was also approved for Australia
3. Constitution & By-Laws matters The term
“Spouse” was replaced in the Board Policy by “one
adult companion”. This was to recognise partners,
common law marriages and other civil partners in
accordance with today’s customs. It also applies in
the case of a District Governor or International
Director whose spouse may have passed away or is
too sick to travel, and because of health issues it
may be necessary for some other family member to
travel with the District Governor. The companion
will have the option of designating his or choice of
terminology on the name badge including spouse,
husband, wife, partner, partner in service or other
appropriate form of address.
4 Finance & Headquarters A great deal of focus
since September 2008 has been on management
of our Investments to minimise the impact of the
Global Financial Crisis. Suffice to say that we are
pleased with our present position which is much
improved on the same time last year.
There is also a Notice of Motion being drafted for
Sydney to transfer the provisions about Dues
increases from the Constitution to the By-Laws and
I will give you a fuller report on this after the April
2010 Board meeting when the final Notice will be
tabled. In the meantime can I please ask that you
keep an open mind on this Notice until we are able
to give you all the facts about this proposal so you
can make an informed decision at the Sydney
Convention.
5. District & Club Services Committee District
307A in Indonesia applied to have their District split
into District 307A-1 and 307A-2 because of the
growth they are experiencing. The Board approved
this redistricting proposal.
6. Leadership The 2010 District Governors-Elect
Seminar will take place in Sydney from June 26th
to 28th.
The 2010/2011 Senior Lions Leadership Institute
will be held in Wellington in September 2010. The
Faculty Development Institute will be held in Bali in
January 2011.
7. Membership Development Committee
President Eberhard Wirfs has appointed a special
committee to consider whether the MERL concept
needs updating or changing and the results will be
reported to the April Board meeting for
consideration.
There is much more emphasis being placed on
retention of members in existing clubs and a pilot
program is being tested which should help to
achieve this aim. We will hear more of this as the
results unfold. Meanwhile we should all renew our
efforts to make our clubs so attractive that our
members do not want to leave.
8. Public Relations There will be an advertising
campaign to coincide with the Lions In Sight
program in January 2010 with an additional
US$150,000 being allocated for advertising outside
the USA. This is a public awareness campaign to
ensure that Lions are “in sight” of the public. You
should have received full details of this recently
including the availability of a special Presidential
Certificate for those District Governors with more
than 50% club participation. The PR Division at
LCI Headquarters is co-ordinating this initiative.
9. Area Forum Planning is now underway for the
Area Forum and I should be able to announce
shortly the name of the host club and some of the
Committee appointments.
General Our International President Eberhard J
Wirfs’ theme is “Move to Grow” and he has put
together a great program for this year. I’m sure you
will find aspects of his program that will grab your
imagination and compel you to implement them. I
commend “Move to Grow” to you.
You may be interested to know that I have
recently received another appointment from
International President Eberhard and that is to the
Special Centennial Planning Committee for
2009/2010. Two current Directors were appointed,
myself and Director Bojan Sober from Croatia.
Bojan and I are looking forward to hopefully making
a meaningful contribution during the next 12
months.
May I congratulate MD201 on your extremely
positive start to the year with regards to
membership. Fifteen out of the 19 Districts had
increases for the period to the end of October. We
have to go back to 2002/2003 to see figures like
this for the first four months, and that year ended
with a plus of over 700 members. The reorganisation of the Multiple District MERL team and
the steamlining of the structure will be of continuing
benefit. The hard work of District teams and club
members is vital in these efforts. These results and
the “new” teams will form a good platform for a full
year net growth result and with a number of new
clubs to be formed augurs well for the future.
Maureen and I hope that you and all your families
and friends enjoy a very Merry Christmas and have
a healthy and happy New Year. We still have a busy
six months ahead in the countdown to Mildura and
Sydney and we intend to enjoy every moment of the
time left in our term as an International Director.
Kind Regards,
Ken Bird
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Promote your club online!
Set up your club’s own website – FOR FREE!
Have you been wondering about how to get a website for your club but are
confused by the technology, or concerned about the cost?
I am very pleased to announce the roll out of free club websites for Australian Lions
Clubs. So what are the benefits?
· The price is right! Club websites are free to all Australian Lions Clubs.
· Simple to use! The websites are easily updated using simple tools like you find on
modern social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace. Just type in your content, click
on the submit button and you have updated your website.
· Password protected area – A place to keep your private club documents and
communication.
· Sponsors pages, event calendars, news pages – a great way for your club to make
an impact in the local community.
YOUR CLUB CAN HAVE A WEBSITE LIKE THIS TOO.
One of the struggles about managing a club website is to keep it up to date. The new
websites make this easy for your club – and you will also notice that it is automatically
updated with key national news items and features.
Participation in the project is entirely optional but we hope that many clubs will play a
part. Although there are elements of your website that you can change to suit your needs,
the look and the style will be set at a National level to show the community that we are all
part of the Lions Australia team!
More features will be rolled out over the coming six months, and stay tuned for the new
National and District websites.
The project is the brainchild of one of our newest members, Lion Mason Fok, and is
supported by our in-house Web Team of Lions Malcolm Qualtrough, Rob Unsworth and Don
van Weezup so it’s designed by Lions for Lions.
Rob Oerlemans
Executive Officer
Lions Australia
12
New centre brings
The future now looks brighter for a group of NSW
students with disabilities following the opening
earlier this year of a rehabilitation activity centre in
Gosford East, NSW.
The $190,000 Rehabilitation Activity Centre, heavily
funded by Lions, was opened by Her Excellency Ms
Quentin Bryce, AC Governor General of the
Commonwealth of Australia.
The centre is at the Gosford East Public School.
Funding came from Lions Foundations, seven Gosfordbased Lions and Lioness clubs, community organisations
and Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
The centre features a series of elevated platforms and
interactive activities to provide physical and mental
stimulation for 40 children who attend the Support Unit at
the school.
Project Co-ordinator Jeff Kukura said the concept of an
‘equal access’ activity centre was important as it
encouraged the general student population to mix with
their peers from the Support Unit and to appreciate the
challenges faced by people with disabilities.
“Lions are excited that the funding and construction of
the activity centre has been completed and opened for
students to use in less than 12 months from the
conception of the project,” he said.
The project originated when the East Gosford Lioness
Club pledged $4000 from its annual Bridal Expo. After
discussions with the Support Unit staff, the dream project
of the equal access activity centre was initiated.
“Obviously there is a large gap between $4000 and
$190,000 so we set out to form a community alliance
with organisations such as Newcastle Permanent
Charitable Foundation, and undertook a large fundraising
drive,” said Jeff Kukura.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman
Michael Slater said the Foundation was proud to support
such a worthy project being driven by a respected and
hard-working organisation such as Lions. “The project
committee is to be congratulated for their excellent
fundraising skills and ability to bring the project from
concept to reality so quickly.”
Contributions included: Lions Clubs International
Foundation (LCIF) matching of local funding up to
$80,000, Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation
Lion
hope for young
of the activity
‘ Constructioncentre
has been
completed and opened in
less than 12 months
’
grant of $52,000 via Weeroona Association,
Australian Lions Foundation (ALF) $15,000, plus
various amounts from local fundraising and
community organisations including Central Coast
Kids in Need, local Freemasons and NSW Cancer
Council.
The Governor General meets Lions and others
at the opening of the new Gosford East centre.
Exchange rate right for LCIF donation
The new face of your worldwide Lions Foundation is seen in the successful application for a LCIF
Standard Grant to assist the Lions and Lioness Clubs of District 201-N3 Zone 1 to build an activity
centre for disabled children at East Gosford Primary School. This grant was for A$80,000.
The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) achievement of surpassing the Campaign
SightFirst ll stretch target of US$200 million and being judged by the Financial Times UK as the
world’s No 1 NGO (Non Government Organisation) made Lions realise there was a wonderful
opportunity to strengthen the Foundation and take it to a new level.
To date, Australian Lions have received more than A$8 million in grants. LCIF wishes to approve
many more grants to help Lions Clubs and Districts take on large humanitarian projects. These
LCIF grants will help local Lions do more and help lift the profile of Lions in their community.
The current exchange rate between the Australian and US dollars makes it a fabulous time to
make a donation to LCIF. You don’t have to nominate the Melvin Jones Fellow immediately to get
the advantage of the exchange rate.
Every dollar donated to LCIF is used in a grant to change people’s lives. The running costs of the
Foundation are paid out from the interest earned from its investments.
Honour a Lion or Lioness’ service to their club and community with a Melvin Jones Fellowship or
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship. Encourage club leaders with a gift of a Melvin Jones
Fellowship.
Please organise an annual fundraising event for your Lions Clubs International Foundation. Your
contribution will help make possible programs ranging from emergency and long-term disaster
relief to training programs for the disabled and youth activities.
PDG Nigel Jeny
LCIF MD201 Co-ordinator
December 2009 - January 2010
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Devil of a good idea
Tassie Lions pitch in to help save a state icon from extinction
Tasmanian Lions have been involved in vital
work to help save the Tasmanian devil from
possible extinction.
Earlier this year Lions and partners from the
Kingborough and Spring Bay clubs spent the
weekend building a research hut at Bicheno to
house computers and monitoring equipment.
The hut is close to two large free-range isolation
enclosures that house Tasmanian devils and will be
used by Department of Primary Industries, Parks,
Water and the Environment staff as they observe
breeding outcomes of the Tasmanian devils.
The work by the Tasmanian Devil Island Lions
District project follows the raising of funds of $3000
by 11-year-old Tasmanian schoolboy Nicholas
Bonnitcha for materials to built the hut.
Nicholas, who calls himself “Nature Nic”, has
started a campaign to publicise the plight of many
Tasmanian devils that are suffering from a fatal
facial tumour disease
The Lions enjoyed accommodation and breakfast
courtesy of Jan Cameron of Silver Sands Hotel
Motel and report there was a huge sense of
comradeship and fun during the project.
It’s envisaged that more isolation enclosures
where devils have minimal human contact will be
needed around Tasmania to stop the spread of the
tumour disease.
It’s hoped that by diversifying the gene pool the
devils will be able to survive in the wild.
Project organisers are seeking participation from
several clubs as the devils’ extinction is getting
increasingly close. It’s thought about 70 percent of
the population has already been lost.
Other projected isolation colonies are in the
process of being assessed by the Government along
with the Devil Island Project Group.
December 2009 - January 2010
Photo: Wayne McLean
Many kilometres of double fencing material have
been subsidised and some donated with the help of
firms such as Gunns and Blue Scope Steel and the
state government.
Lions are asked to provide free labour via
working bees to construct enclosure fences.
The Lions Club of Kingborough is co-ordinating
the project and it’s envisaged other clubs will
become involved in local construction work in their
areas once a go-ahead is given.
The Tasmanian Devil Island Project is the only
Tasmanian Government-recognised project receiving
government financial assistance and with further
public support it’s hoped the extinction of this
wildlife icon will be prevented.
For further information, contact David
Hopkins, District Project and Programme
Co-ordinator – (03) 6267 4004, 0418 521 530
Pictured below: Tassie Lions at work building the new research hut at Bicheno.
hoped
‘ It’sthat
by
diversifying
the gene
pool the
devils will be
able to
survive in
the wild
’
15
Mildura Convention workshops and forums
YOUR CHANCE TO BE INVOLVED
One of the many reasons Lions attend our Multiple District
Conventions is to be educated on Lions and the various programs
undertaken.
It is important to be able to swap ideas with fellow Lions and to come away
from the Convention with a better understanding of our programs and to
acquire some ideas as to how they can be implemented within clubs. One
way of doing this is to attend the Workshops and Forums that have been
arranged especially for those Lions wishing to learn more about our Lion
programs.
Three workshops – (1) Membership and Recruitment, (2) LCI Update and
(3) Running a District Convention – will be held at lunchtime on Saturday the
1st of May. A fourth workshop, which will be held during the lunch break on
Sunday 2nd May, is titled MD update and Questions and Answers.
The three forums – (1) MD Projects Soapbox forum, (2) Youth and
Community Projects and (3) L.C.I.F – will be held on Sunday afternoon the
2nd of May from 3.30 to 5.00.
The Lioness Seminar is scheduled to be held in the Drama Theatre on
Sunday 2nd May – 10.00am until 12.30pm
Day
Time
Event
Saturday
1st May
12.50 to 1.50
Workshop
Membership and Recruitment
Facilitator: PDG Bob Radford
Some tried and proven ways of
membership recruitment and retention
will be discussed
Saturday
1st May
12.50 to 1.50
Workshop
LCI Update
Facilitator: I.D. Ken Bird
Up-to-date details on what is
happening with LCI will be provided by
our International Director
Saturday
1st May
12.50-1.50
Workshop
Running a District Convention
Facilitator: PDG Bob Korotcoff
Thought about running a District
Convention? It may not be as hard as
you think. PDG Bob will provide you
with some helpful ideas
Sunday 12.45-1.50
2nd May
Workshop
MD Update and Questions and Answers
Facilitator: C.C. Phil Lawler
C.C. Phil will provide an update about
the key priorities and initiatives being
undertaken by the Multiple District. You will
also have the opportunity to raise questions
about these initiatives
Sunday
2nd May
3.30-5.00
Forum
MD Projects Soapbox
Facilitator: P.C.C. David McKenzie
Various projects will be given the
opportunity to promote their portfolios
and be available to answer questions
Sunday
2nd May
3.30-5.00
Forum
Youth and Community Projects
Facilitator: PDG Ron Skeen OAM
Need to know more about our Youth
projects? Then come along and be
involved. Arrangements to have some youth
speakers available are currently being
investigated
Sunday
2nd May
3.30-5.00
Forum
LCIF:
Facilitator: PDG Nigel Jeny
LCIF have been very busy over the last 12
months – come along and find out more.
There will also be presentations from
Australian Lions Quest, Lions Recycle for
Sight Australia and Australian Sight First Grants
Committee. There will be plenty of time for your
questions on the topics covered
Sunday
2nd May
10.00-12.30
Seminar
Lioness
Facilitator: Lioness Lenore Howard
Find out the latest information on developments
within the Lioness movement
Come along and be involved
Norm Alcock
MD Leadership
Sub Committee
Chairman
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Lion
YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Paperwork, ah paperwork!
We all hate paperwork, but it is something we need to make sure the
wheels of life turn smoothly. Youth of the Year is no different. There
are a number of things we need to keep in the front of our minds:
1. The Winners Advice form MUST be filled in at all levels and passed on to
the chairman of the next level along with the Winners Entry Form.
Zone and Region Chairmen must pass on ALL Club and previous level
forms. Ultimately the District Chairman must have ALL Club, Zone and Region
forms.
2. The Entry Form and Winners Advisory Form now have the year of the
Quest printed on them. If you don’t have forms with “2009/10” printed on the
front, please contact your YOTY District Chairman. He or she has been issued
with the new forms – Entry forms can be downloaded from the YOTY website.
3. The original Entry Form must be passed on through all levels. A
photocopy of the originally completed form is not acceptable.
4. We have a new guide to help judges with the public speaking section. It
breaks both impromptu and prepared speeches into sections that should be
considered. Once again your District Chairman was issued with copies of this
form. You will need to photocopy enough forms for your own use.
Past entrants – our best advertisement
There are some commonly asked questions of our Youth of the Year
Chairmen:“How can we get the word about YOTY to our young people, schools and
Lions Clubs?”
“People think of us Lions as just talking heads”.
“How do we get the message across?”
To answer a question with a question, ask yourself “What is the best
resource we have in Youth of the Year?” The answer is clear and simple – it is
the young people who have participated in the Quest and have gained from
the fantastic experience it has given them.
When it comes to promoting the Quest to schools, young people and Lions
Clubs, the very best advertisement are former participants. They have been
brave enough to have a go – and as a result, they are the best prepared to
spread the message.
So how do we find these people? Over the last few years, the MD
Committee has been working towards establishing a Youth of the Year Alumni.
The Alumni consists of former participants who have indicated they are willing
to be called on to help promote the Quest and maybe to be judges for us.
Each year we ask the young people if they are prepared to be added to the
Youth of the Year alumni. We are not restricting membership to any level, so
those who have participated at earlier levels are most welcome to join.
We also believe that the former participants feel a bond, even across the
years, much the same as members of any club or organisation do, so they
have much to offer each other. As well as that, it is good for Lions to keep a
contact with these magnificent young people – they are excellent membership
prospects, maybe a little further down the track.
So far we have over 60 people who are prepared to come and help. There
is a list on the Youth of the Year website with the names of those who have
chosen to join so far – and city or town they live in.
If your club is looking for a former participant, all you have to do is email
the Youth of the Year Alumni at yoyalumni@iprimus.com.au giving your details
and where you live. If you have a particular person in mind, give us their
name. If you don’t have a name, we will research our files and see if there is
someone nearby who is prepared to help out.
It is as simple as that! Please use this service offered by the Youth of the
Year committee to help improve and promote your club, Zone, Region or
District Final.
If you want to know more about Youth of the Year, please visit out website
at http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/yoty
Youth of the Year – “You just can’t lose”
Adrian Miles
Chairman Youth of the Year
Peter Hitchener with Croydon Lion Sylvia Nelsson (left), the MC for the day, and
project organiser Hendy O’Toole.
A “Hitch” in time
Long-time Melbourne TV news icon Peter “Hitch” Hitchener isn’t one to
stand idly by.
When Victoria’s Croydon club held its annual Pink Ribbon Lunch earlier this
year he not only entertained the 266 women dressed in their pink outfits but he
waited on tables, helped in the kitchen and assisted in fundraising activities.
Peter, who has been in the news business for 36 years, told stories about his
news reading and also of some of the wonderful people he has worked with.
He was joined by Lynette Mitchell, a laughter leader whose motto is
“laughter is the glue that holds us together”.
The event raised $7694.
Many of the ladies left with beautiful spot and raffle prizes donated by local
business establishments, Lions club members, families and friends.
One in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.
Breast Cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in Australian
women with 13,600 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year. But thanks
to excellent research, deaths from the disease have decreased by 22% in the
past decade, with more women knowing the benefits of early detection and an
increase in treatment options.
By supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation you have the chance to make a
real difference to many people’s lives – men, women and children!
Donations can be sent to the Lions Club of Croydon, Box 59 Croydon 3136
– Hendy O’Toole
Lions Club of Croydon Inc
Know a special muso?
If you know a special person involved with country music then the
Peel Valley Lions Club Inc, Tamworth would like to hear.
It wants to consider them for an award, the 17th annual Peel Valley Lions
Club Australian Country Music Service Award, to be presented at the 2010
Tamworth Country Music Festival.
The award honours a country music personality – entertainer or someone
behind the scenes – who has used that involvement to give community
service in a voluntary capacity. You don’t need to be a Lion to be
nominated, however submissions should be made through your local Lions
club with nominations in writing by December 18 to The Secretary, Peel
Valley Lions Club, PO Box 957 Tamworth NSW 2340. Enquiries: Paul
Briscoe (02) 6762 8786, ptbriscoe@westnet.com.au
Lion
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Why I’m a LION!
I just received one of the junk emails that say a lot of garbage and
then ask you to send it on to other friends on email or you will not
have luck or win a prize or be healthy. I didn’t send it on as I see
them as time-wasting exercises – however it has inspired me to
send an email that I do not want you to send on to anyone unless you
wish. You will not get any bad or good luck no matter what you do.
This weekend, as a Lion and partner of the DGE 201Q3, I went to a
Youth Insearch Camp at Duckadang.
There I saw some wonderful counsellors trying to assist some very
troubled young people.
They were backed up by some very dedicated Lions and volunteers
providing the food and accommodation for these beautiful kids.
These kids have problems that we would not be able to survive, but
they do – they are incredible as are their helpers.
I was so proud to be a Lion, and to stand behind our motto of ‘We
Serve’.
I stopped thinking of the cost of being a Lion;
I stopped thinking about how another Lion had driven me up the
wall at convention;
I stopped thinking about the sometimes unappreciated work I do for
Lions;
I stopped thinking about the problems in my club.
I remembered the Lions Code of Ethics and Lions Club International
Purposes; the reason I was there and the reason we were helping
those kids.
Sometimes I forget how important Lions Clubs International is and
how I can assist, in my own small way, to make a difference in the
lives of others.
I think we all forget this sometimes and it takes an experience like
this weekend to bring it back.
I am a Lion so that I can serve others – no other reason. I think we
all need to get back to that basic reason every so often.
Send this to other Lions if you want to. There is no luck, prize or
benefit involved.
Just be aware that we do make a difference in this world by
believing ‘We Serve’.
Lion Garry Bates, Webmaster, Bulletin Editor, Public Relations
Lions Club of Toowoomba-Wilsonton
AN IDEA TO DINE OUT ON How this club just grew BIGGER!
Four years ago Maleny Blackall Range Lions
were struggling. Membership had been
declining for several years, there were only 14
members and just seven came to meetings.
Today the club is vibrant with highly motivated
members. Membership is now 38 and growing. So
what happened?
There are many things that combine to turn a
club around. If we had to identify one project that
helped the most, it would be the annual Welcome to
Maleny and Hinterland Dinner begun four years ago.
The dinner was the suggestion of Lions lady Sue
Sinclair whose husband had just transferred into the
club. Guess who got the job of running it? Lion
Colin Sinclair of course!
With a small but enthusiastic committee we set
about encouraging newcomers to the area to come
to the dinner. We thought if 50 turned up we could
cover costs and were excited when this target was
reached. By the night of the event we had a total
attendance of more than 170!
The aims of the dinner were:
- A community service (newcomers were
encouraged to meet local businesses and local
identities so as to feel closer to their community
- Raise the profile of Maleny Blackall Range Lions
- Attract new members
We figured if it were a success there could be a
bonus for our community service funds. Did we
succeed? Without a doubt. Look at these results:
Community Service - Numbers coming have
grown (we have nearly outgrown our local facilities).
This year attendance was 230 (60% newcomers,
20% Lions and others being sponsors and local
service providers such as police, fire, ambulance).
Profile - Our club is now well recognised in the
area and has become the largest of the five local
service clubs.
Membership - In four years we have had 12 new
members as a direct result of the dinners.
Not only did membership grow dramatically,
members involvement in activities has grown.
Bonus - Local businesses were quick to
appreciate the benefit of making themselves known
to those who had recently moved in. Those
businesses became sponsors and this enabled us to
reduce expenses and raise funds. In four years we
have raised more than $15,000.
Obviously clubs have different circumstances and
opportunities – but any club, large or small, can run
such an event.
– David McKinnie
Helping youth soar
Club for all persuasions
New Zealand Lions have broken new ground
with the first club for gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender members.
The club, which includes NZ Parliament Cabinet
Minister Chris Carter and MP Charles Chauvel, was
chartered in Wellington.
Called Wellington Pride, it is one of 450 Lions
clubs in New Zealand.
Charter President of Wellington Pride Lions, David
Huxford, said the club is specifically but not
exclusively for the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender) community. “The intention was to form a
club that was welcoming for people in that
community.
“A decision was made early on to raise money for
the wider community, not just the gay/lesbian
community. We are part of the wider community,
which is where Lions works, and we cannot expect
others to help us if we are being exclusive.”
Wellington Pride Lions is the fifth GLBT club in the
world and the first in Australasia. The others are in
the United States.
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Lions is committed to encouraging young people to volunteer for
community service and these three teenagers certainly showed spirit
at a recent Lions International Youth Camp in Hawaii.
Photo Mark Mizuno
Why not bank on this great idea?
With Australia’s banks eager to
boost their community image,
Lions can benefit.
In Victoria, the Clarinda club has
persuaded the local Westpac branch in
Clayton to display a Lions banner,
along with Christmas cakes.
The opportunity is there for other
clubs to do similar with their banners.
To date 19 clubs in V5 have had
banners made and one club has had
three made so they can move them
around from bank to bank.
The Clarinda club has formed a
strong relationship with its local
Westpac, keen to support community
Clarinda Lions have formed a bond with their local Westpac branch
which is happily spreading the Lions Australia message.
organisations that bank with it.
Recalling a tragic day
Lion Ken Crampton (President), Councillor Lion Ian Tiley (Chairman)
and Mayor of Clarence Valley Council Richie Richardson pause to
remember. Photo: Grafton Daily Examiner
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The Lions Club of Maclean (N1) coordinated a service of commemoration
in October to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Cowper bus crash in
which 19 passengers and a semi-trailer driver lost their lives.
It was held at the memorial site, maintained by the club and on a section of the
old highway a couple of hundred metres south of where the crash happened.
More than 80 attended, including two of the survivors, several medical
personnel and members of emergency services who were at the scene at the
time.
Councillor Lion Ian Tiley chaired formalities and arranged for the laying of floral
tributes.The mayor of the Clarence Valley Council unveiled a memorial plaque
bearing the names of the deceased.
A minute’s silence and a piper’s playing of Amazing Grace concluded an
emotional service. Rev Donald Kirk, Dean of the Grafton Anglican Cathedral and
police chaplain, Father Rex Hackett conducted the service.
Lion
Dancing with...likeour
stars
a Rolls-Royce on rocket fuel
SWING TIME
There were twinkle-toes
aplenty when the
Bowning and Districts Lions
hit the dance floor ...
and already a repeat
event is planned
for next year
It was a big night when the
dance stars of the Bowning
and Districts Lions Club in
NSW strutted their stuff.
As Alix Douglas of the local Yass
Tribune reported, ambulance
officer Mark Gibbs took to the
dance floor “like a Rolls Royce on
rocket fuel”, while the newspaper’s
own dancing diva Robyn Sykes
“swung her hips”
like a professional
to the beat of the
samba.
It was billed as
the Bowning and
Districts Lions Club
‘Dancing with our
Stars’ event.
Local butcher
Terry Patrick won
the hearts of the
guest judges,
District Lions
Governor Paul
Helmling, dancing
whiz Esma Drennan
and Mayor Nic Carmody, with his
very impressive quick step, while
Galutzi’s Renee O’Loughlan took
out first prize for her waltz.
Danceway Studio in Mitchell
donated a great deal of time and
expertise to teach and partner
local celebrity twinkle toes.
More than $5000 was raised for
aged care facilities in Yass.
REGISTER
TODAY
Tumut babies have cause to say thanks
New-born babies around Tumut, NSW, might
not know it but they’ll be in debt to local
Lions.
Along with the Australian Lions Foundation, the
club has played a big part in fundraising for a new
Striker Birthing Bed at the Tumut District Hospital.
The much-needed bed became a reality after
Lions donated $6000 to a kitty that also included
three grants totalling $17,000.
The Australian Lions Foundation was responsible
for an $11,000 grant, with funds also coming from
Tumut Community Foundation ($5000 Visy grant)
and Tumut Bowling Club ($1000 CDSE grant).
The birthing bed replaces a 25-year-old bed,
along with a second 30-plus-year-old bed. During
an average year 100-130 babies are delivered at
the hospital, attended by mothers from surrounding
areas of Tumut, Gundagai, Talbingo, Adelong and
Batlow. The birthing unit is the only one in the area
outside Wagga Wagga.
December 2009 - January 2010
A few years ago the club also purchased a
special trauma bed for the Accident & Emergency
Department and has arranged seven ward electric
beds. The club hopes up-to-date equipment will
encourage GPs with obstetric qualifications to move
to and stay in Tumut. Former Tumut Lion PP Jan
Farrell was a prime mover in the birthing bed
project.
LIONS CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION,
SYDNEY JUNE 2010
BEDSIDE CELEBRATION: Local Lions are joined by ALF
representatives, hospital staff and other community
groups in checking out the new birthing bed.
For more information visit www.lions2010.com
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Grant’s one in
a million
A tasty Tassie
Devonport Lions dress up an annual
feast with lashings of entertainment
Shown with his parents Janan and Dan, Grant
Rustan enjoys normal vision and being a typical
boy.
Lions in Liberty City, Iowa, a small city of
11,000 in America, recently screened 21
children for vision problems, normally an
admirable, routine day of service. But one
of those children turned out to be the one
millionth child screened through LCIF’s
Core 4 grant program supporting
screening. Yet the real stars of the day
were a mother and child from last year’s
screening.
Janan Rustan came to thank Lions for
screening her son Grant, 4. A follow-up
screening revealed that Grant was at risk for
ambloypia (lazy eye), the leading cause of
blindness in children. After wearing a patch
over his left eye for a few months, doctors
expect he will have 20/20 vision.
“I cannot thank the Lions enough. We simply
had no idea; he never complained of any
problems. He would’ve been blind in the eye by
age nine if it had gone untreated and
undetected,” his mother said.
Screenings are a way of life for Lions. Lions
America wide held vision and health
screenings and education campaigns in
connection with United We Serve Health Week
in August. A public call for community service
from President Barak Obama and the
Corporation for National Community Service,
United We Serve ended in September.
Although the economy is down in the U.S.,
volunteer efforts are up, according to the 2009
Volunteering in America report. Nearly 62
million Americans volunteered with an
organisation in 2008, up one million from
2007.
Last year, the average Lions club in America
provided 739 volunteer service hours to the
community. This represents an estimated
worldwide total of 33 million volunteer service
hours provided by Lions.
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You’ve missed it in 2009 but one worth
putting in your calendar is the 2010 Taste of
the Harvest festival in Devonport, Tasmania.
Organised by the City of Devonport Lions Club,
it’s an annual food and wine festival celebrating
diversity and high quality produce from the North
West region of Tasmania.
A highlight of the festival is live entertainment
ranging from rock and roll, country, jazz and folk to
stand-up comedians as local celebrity chefs cook
up a storm
It is staged on the banks of the Mersey River in
the centre of Devonport every second Sunday of
March (March 7 in 2010). The 2009 event marked
the ninth consecutive Taste the Harvest as
Tasmania’s key fruit and vegetable producers
Lion
morsel
exhibited their products. There were also celebrity
chefs and numerous cafes and restaurants in stalls
set up on the lawn.
Catering for a wide variety of tastes, offerings
included potato and vegetable dishes, venison,
seafood, beef and lamb, wonderful Tasmanian
wine, beer and cheeses. The Harvest Celebration
Dinner is the traditional Friday night start.
The Taste the Harvest is organised by a
dedicated committee of the City of Devonport
Lion’s Club, headed by Steve Trewin, and
supported by volunteers, Devonport City Council,
Devonport City Promotions, TAPG, the Devonport
Soroptimists International and the Tasmanian
Department of Primary Industry and Water.
Full details: www.tastetheharvest.org.au.
December 2009 - January 2010
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AROUND THE NATION
Cooma’s 50th
Sausages snag success
It took an estimated 10,000 sausages cooked by Golden Grove C1 Lions to pay for this $15,000
horse float for Northern Area Riding for the Disabled Australia (RDA).
In February Cooma Lions celebrate their formation
50 years ago. Sponsored by the Canberra City, the
Cooma club has since sponsored new clubs in
Bega, Jindabyne, Adaminaby and Bombala.
For details of celebrations, contact secretary,
Chriss Tucker – PO Box 208, Cooma NSW 2630 or
02 64523604.
Environmental photo
contest
Do you have the photography bug? If so
then get moving because time is running
out to enter the 2009-10 Lions
Environmental Photo Contest to promote
the beautiful world we live in.
The contest takes in several categories with
finalists coming from district and multiple
district competitions.
Lions from clubs in good standing can enter an
original, unaltered, black-and-white or colour photo
(without people) of the environment of their Lions
club in the following categories:
· Animal Life
· Landscape (Urban or natural)
· Plant Life
· Weather Phenomenon
The special theme category is:
· Lions Move to Grow Green - photos of
Lions in action implementing a Lions
environment project.
The impartial judging of photos should focus on
originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the
environmental theme.
· LIONS CLUBS select and submit one winning
photo to the district.
· LIONS DISTRICTS select and submit one
winning photo to the multiple district.
January 15 2010 is the suggested deadline for
districts to submit one 8” x 10” (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
printed photo to the multiple district.
· LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICTS select and submit
one winning photo to the international contest.
March 1 2010 is the deadline for multiple districts
to submit one 8” x 10” (20.3 x 25.4 cm) printed
photograph and an official entry form (available on
the Lions website) signed by the council chairperson
to Lions Headquarters.
If you have any queries, consult your club or
district or email contest questions to:
programs@lionsclubs.org
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With help from
Bunnings, money was
raised via a twicemonthly barbecue and a
grant from the Australian
Lions Foundation.
The handover was
witnessed by Federal MP
for Makim Tony Zappia
and parents and friends
at a display of riding skills
by participants.
The club will also
sponsor an athlete at the
Special Olympics National
Games in Adelaide next
April and a walker for a
disabled child.
All aboard: Left to right at the float handover are Lion Lyn Webb (also an RDA
volunteer), Jill Shelton (president of RDA Northern District), Tasma Barrowcliff
(Bunnings), Ken Snaith (Golden Grove Lions President) and Tony Zappia MP.
YOUNG GUNS: Members of
Queensland’s Twin Cities Leo Club
have reason to smile. They’ve just
raised $1500 for MS Australia QLD. A small community service
organisation based in Townsville,
the club consists of members aged
18 to 22 and raised the money via
a wine and cheese evening called
“A Night Under the Stars”. An
estimated 18,000 Australians have
MS, and there is currently no
known cure. MS Australia is
committed to seeing a world
without multiple sclerosis through
quality research into the
neurological disease.
BRIGADE GIVES THANKS: Due to yet
another successful Spring Festival held on
the shores of Lake Macquarie, Gwandalan
Lions of NSW were able to donate 21 new
‘state of the art’ helmets to the local RFS
Brigade. This year’s festival resulted in the
club donating cheques for $18,846 to nine
local groups.
Lion
Mighty Merv’s brilliant half century
Lion Merv Butler has been a member of the
Lions Club of Moreton Bay for 50 years and
the club celebrated his 50th Anniversary with
a special dinner.
Invitations went to current and former members
and partners and there was an overwhelming
response to join Merv and his wife Daphne.
Many tales were told of projects undertaken,
social activities, lifelong friendships and, of course,
fun and fellowship. Merv has held many positions
but is best known as an extraordinary fundraiser.
He has raised more money than any other club
member and contributed greatly to the club’s
success and standing in the community.
For years he organised sportsmen’s and
businessmen’s lunches and social outings, and he
was chairman for many larger club projects. He
was the provider for all catering projects and was
able to obtain food and drinks at favourable prices
which contributed to club profits.
At the celebratory dinner Merv was presented
with an International President’s Certificate of
Appreciation by International Director Ken Bird
(pictured left), on behalf of International President
Eberhard J Wirfs, for his dedication and
commitment to community service. He has also
received a James D Richardson Honour Award and
is a Life Member of the Lions Club of Moreton Bay.
PROUD LION: PDG Bernie Clifford of the Lions Club of
Greensborough (left) receives his 40 year Monarch
Award from Zone Chairman, PDG Eric Gittins. PDG
Bernie joined Lions in Narrandera in 1969 and has
moved with his job to various clubs including
Greensborough in Victoria where he has been
President (twice) and is now Secretary.
Park memorial for
a giving Lion
Many visitors to a North Rocks, NSW, park will be
thankful to John Dean, a charter member of North
Rocks Lions Club.
When John died last June, the club was
determined to commemorate his sterlings efforts
over many years so it organised a park bench in
his honour.
The bench bears a suitable inscription heralding
John’s 31-year contribution to the club and
projects such as the Cord Blood and & Childhood
Cancer Research Appeal.
The bench was unveiled at a ceremony attended
by family, club members and PDG Jim Ede who,
with members of his Cord Blood team, presented
John’s widow, Lee, and her family (pictured sitting
on the bench), with a Black Opal award to
commemorate John’s efforts.
VOLUNTEER for Lions’ biggest party
Would you like to participate in
Sydney’s most spectacular street
parade?
If so, here is your opportunity to
volunteer at the Sydney 2010 Lions
International Convention to be held in
Sydney in June/July. This is the largest
annual convention held in the world. We
expect 20,000-25,000 Lions and their
families to visit during that time. Lions
Clubs International is the world’s largest
community service organisation and is
currently in over 205 countries and
geographic locations. We have over 1.3
million members. We are all different in
many ways, but we share a core belief –
community is what we make it.
All the activity will be in the Darling
Harbour and City precincts. On Tuesday
December 2009 - January 2010
29 June 2010 we will all participate in a
wonderful street parade down Macquarie
Street and finishing in the Opera House
precinct. This will be Sydney’s most
spectacular parade! Come and meet
Matilda. She is awesome.
There are many tasks to be carried out
by our very special volunteers. If you
would like to join with us, please –
• Register online at –
tinyurl.com/lions2010conventionvolunteers
• Contact – Carole on 02 4925 2160
Closing date for volunteer applications
is 15 February 2010. Please visit our
convention website - www.lions2010.com
- if you would like more information on
the Convention.
And remember, volunteers have more
FUN!
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Lions loses a pioneer
Terry’s link to Helen Keller
Australian Lions has lost one of its founding
sons with the death of Terry Fairbairn.
Among his outstandings achievements, Terry,
a Charter Member of the Lions Club of
Sydney, once had the task of looking after
Helen Keller during an Australian visit.
A tribute by PDG Harry Wakeham,
PDG 201B 1961/62
After a distinguished war record with the 2/1st
Battalion 6th Division AIF where he saw battle in the
Middle East, Greece and Kokoda in New Guinea, Terry
returned to civilian life working with Hasting Deering
Motors in Sydney. He was seconded from his work to
host and care for Helen Keller and her companion who
were guests of the Australian Government, the Royal
Blind Society of NSW and the Royal Victorian Institute
for the Blind, during a tour of the eastern states of
Australia.
Terry attended to every detail and did it to the
approval of all concerned, including Gordon Smith, a
Canadian sent to Australia by Lions Clubs International
to stimulate the formation of new Lions clubs that had
stalled.
Gordon’s efforts expanded the number of Lions
clubs to 30. He was recalled and was instructed to
appoint an Australian successor. Gordon approached
Terry who was a Charter Member of the Lions Club of
Sydney – and Terry accepted the appointment
notwithstanding the fact that there was no office, no
staff and very little know-how and support. Terry
literally worked from a suitcase and his VW car.
VALE: CHARTER MEMBER
TERRY FAIRBAIRN, LIONS
CLUB OF SYDNEY 1919 – 2009
With the election of Syd Packham, Australia’s
first District Governor of 201 Australia, Syd and
Terry worked together to develop plans and
budgets to increase the number of Lions clubs
to 75 in the first full year, 1956. This objective
was achieved and Terry kept up the pace,
increasing the number of clubs in the eastern
states and expanding into South Australia,
Western Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.
By 1960 Lions Australia had grown from one to
five Districts (201A, B, C and D) with application
to Lions Clubs International for a further three
Districts (201F, G and H), all of which were
approved and operating by 1963.
After many requests, Lions Clubs International
agreed to the establishment of an Australian
Office. The budget was small and with help from
our bankers, then known as The Bank of NSW
(now Westpac), a small office of just over 100
square feet was opened and Pat Seal was hired as
the first Office Administrative Assistant.
Lions Clubs International in Chicago offered
Terry a job in Chicago and Jim McLardie was
appointed as Australian Secretary.
Terry was Irish, a great speaker, a good friend
and always at ease with everyone from the highest
in the land to the most humble. He truly lived
Lionism and always enthused and encouraged
others.
His assignment in the USA did not continue and
he returned to Australia. Terry worked in
fundraising jobs for organisations such as the
Royal Blind Society and he eventually retired to
Queensland where he passed away on 23 August
2009.
Lions Australia and Lions Clubs International
owe much to Terry who was a pioneer with a
terrific track record of community service in
general and Lions in particular.
WANTED
TREASURER
For LCIF premier Youth Project
Australian Lions Quest
Youth Institute Ltd
Also calling for Nominations
for the following Board position
Australian Lions Quest Chairman
Australian Lions Quest Secretary
to be appointed and announced
at the AGM held at the
Mildura MD Convention
Vacancies also exist for
State Directors
Tasmania • Northern NSW
All honorary
For job descriptions, please email
secretary@lions-quest.com.au
LIONS AT LARGE: Australian Lions take a
break from visiting the giant pandas at China’s
Chongqing Zoo during a past tour.
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Contact Chairman, PDG David Knowles,
P O Box 435, Roma Qld 4455
Phone 0427 354 667
Lion
A ramble through Lions history
International President’s visit recalled
A fascinating piece of Lions history turned up during preparations for the 50th Anniversary of
the Austinmer Thirroul Lions Club
Lion Bob Ascoli uncovered a visitor’s book with
information about a Lions Clubs International
President’s August 21st, 1965, visit to Austinmer.
The fourth line from the top of the visitor’s book
page is the entry by Lions Clubs International
President Dr Walter Campbell and Mrs Campbell of
Miami Beach, Florida at the Hill Street property in
Austinmer that the club looks after.
Entries by International Director William Parsons,
District Governor Phil and Lions Lady Barbara
Lusher, Cabinet Secretary L Whitefield and D
Whitefield, and Australian Secretary Lion Jim
McLardie appear below the International President’s
entry. We weren’t too sure about the International
Director’s signature below the International
President’s, but research showed it was that of
William Parsons. Research also uncovered the
following information:
• ‘We Serve – A History of Lions’ lists IP Dr
Walter Campbell as the 49th President 1965/66
• IP Walter Campbell is mentioned in Jim
Lion John Powell provided the following
information:
“The signature under question on the Visitor's
Page is that of PID Bill Parsons. Bill came from our
District 201D as the bio says. Bill and his wife
Marg ran a very successful landscaping, nursery
and sandstone business when Gosford Stone ‘was
the one of choice’ for a lot of people. His home
and business were in Belmont on the Pacific
Highway, a lakeside suburb in Lake Macquarie. The
cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie together
with some other nearby towns form the Greater City
of Newcastle. Bill suffered a business setback and
retired to Port Macquarie, where, as the bio says,
he became the administrator of a nursing home.
He was very interested in the welfare of who he
called his ‘little people’ (in those days known as
dwarfs). There was quite a community of them in
Port Macquarie and they were very active in the
community. They had a tourist attraction that
incorporated a ‘fairy dell’ (cannot remember the
The visitors book from 1965 showing the entry (third from top) of Lions Clubs International President Dr
Walter Campbell and Mrs Campbell of Miami Beach, Florida
McLardie’s book, ‘Challenge – A Way of Life’, on
pages 186-7.
• International Director for this region in 196466 was William Parsons (deceased) from Australia
(current MD201 Directory)
• ID William Parsons is listed in Brian
Stevenson’s book ‘Look forward with pride – 50
years of Lions in Australia’, Appendix 1.
• 201B DG 1965-66 was Captain Philip Lusher
deceased (current MD201 Directory)
• Philip Lusher and the beginnings of the
Australian Lion magazine are mentioned in Jim
McLardie’s book, ‘Challenge – A Way of Life’, page
67.
correct name). Bill was able to assist them in its
establishment. Carole and I both knew him very
well and he was a wonderful motivational speaker.
The other signature of note is Lou Whitefield,
Cabinet Secretary of 201B. He was a real
character and was the MD Convention Organising
Chairman in 1973, the year I was appointed. The
Convention was held in Kings Cross and Lou
thought he was the ‘Mayor of Kings Cross’. I
believe he told the Council on several occasions to
‘get stuffed’ during his term. He also resigned
several times but always came back.
I also remember the Lushers very well. I trust
my ramblings may help in the research area.”
Thanks to all who helped unearth this interesting
piece of N2 history; Lion Bob Ascoli, PCC Ian
Gammage, PCC Franz Mairinger and especially Past
EO Lion John Powell.
– David Robson
Bushfire warehouse closes
The Lions bushfire relief warehouse in
Ringwood, Melbourne, has closed.
Unfortunately funds are diminishing rapidly.
Our total gratitude goes to the many Lions
throughout the world who worked as one to
raise the funds that were so valuable. These
funds were capably and professionally
distributed by the Trustees of the 201V5
District Disaster Relief Trust. The entire
project is an example of what being a Lion
really means.
On behalf of the team at Braeside, and
latterly Maroondah Highway with the Tools for
Tradies and Garden Sheds teams, I would like
to say it has been an honour and privilege
meeting and assisting survivors of the
infamous and tragic Black Saturday fires who
have shared their sorrows and hopes for the
future with us. We hope in some small way
we made their day a little brighter. We have
met many wonderful people and made
friends we will always remember.
My personal thanks go to Lions Rob
Tunney and Don Lucas along with their
dedicated Tools For Tradies team from the
Lions Club of Blackburn North, Lions Laurie
Hilakari and Brian Wales with the garden
sheds program organised by the Lions Club
of Warrandyte, Lion Alan and Lions Lady Trish
Hayward and the Lions Club of Whittlesea for
the Tool Libraries, the extremely hard working
team distributing general household needs
under the guidance of the Lions Club of
Waverley. The Lions from various clubs who
assisted are far too numerous to mention but
they have certainly done themselves, their
clubs and our wonderful organisation
extremely proud.
With gratitude, David Jones,
IPDG 201V5
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – COMMITTEE VACANCIES
The Council of Governors advises applications
are invited from Lions in good standing to fill
the following vacancies.
All Multiple District Committee positions are
honorary, and every Lion, no matter how new,
is encouraged to apply. Lions intending to
apply should note the following:
1 Applications
will only be considered if
submitted on the current Nomination
Form, acknowledged by the applicant’s
District Governor and received at the Lions
National Office by the closing date.
2 Intending
applicants must obtain a
Nomination Form, Position Statement and
Person Profile in relation to the position
from the Lions National Office.
These may be obtained by writing, faxing or
emailing the National Office at one of the
following addresses:
COMMITTEE
Mail:
Locked Bag 2000
Newcastle NSW 2300
Email: executiveofficer@lions.org.au
Fax:
(02) 4940 8034
4 The District Governor should ensure that
the nomination is complete in every respect
prior to acknowledging it.
The preferred method of distribution of
necessary forms to intending applicants is by
email.
All candidates for Multiple District positions
shall submit
- current standard Nomination Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement covering the issues outlined in
the Position Statement. This supporting
Statement with CV shall not exceed three
single sided A4 pages.
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APPLICANTS EXCEEDING
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
THIS
LIMIT
5 Nominations acknowledged by the District
Governor must be received by the National
Office by email or post no later than 5.00 pm
Friday 11 December 2009.
Nominations accepted will be considered at
Late nominations will not be considered.
the Council Meeting following the close of
Nominations accepted will be considered at
nominations. All applicants will be advised in
the Council Meeting following the close of
writing of Council’s decision soon after that
nominations. All applicants will be advised in
Council Meeting.
writing of Council’s decision soon after that
Council Meeting.
ROB OERLEMANS
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ROB OERLEMANS
MD201 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL INC.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
September 2009
MD201 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL INC.
September 2009
POSITION
TERM (to)
COMMENTS
Chairperson
31/01/13
Advise on all matters relating to Insurance and
risk management, co-ordinate and oversee
committee activities.
State Rep (2)
NSW
WA
30/06/12
30/06/10
ADMINISTRATION
Insurance
MARKETING
Hearing Dogs Committee
Following the initial term, all positions
will revert to 3 years.
Duties include being able to assist Clubs in
assessments and follow up in dog placements,
prepare reports, represent and fully participate in
decisions regarding the project.
MEMBERSHIP
MD Membership Development &
Retention
District Co-ordinator
'V' Districts
30/06/12
Attend MERL meetings, assist as directed by
Membership Manager & Chairmen.
Lioness
Member - VIC
31/01/13
Regular contact with Lioness Clubs in the States,
attending meetings as required by the
Chairperson and submitting report.
Leadership Committee
Chairperson
30/06/13
Responsibilities include efficient training of District
Governors Elect, management of leadership
committee, management and implementation of
programs for training and leadership
development.
YOUTH & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
* Note: Police clearance is required for these positions
Australian Lions Children's Mobility
Foundation
Trustee - WA
31/01/12
Acts as Trustee and is responsible for database
management and provision of administrative
services for the foundation.
Australian Lions Childhood Cancer
Research Foundation
Chairperson
Trustees - Several
31/01/13
31/01/13
Leads the Foundation
Trustees will operate the new Foundation
established by Convention resolution in Melbourne
2009
Global Youth Music Competition
Chairperson
31/01/13
Responsible for the coordination and promotion of
the MD201 involvement in the Global Youth Music
completion
Leo
Co-ordinator NSW
31/01/12
Responsibilities include efficient and effective
management of allocated portfolios on the
committee, contributing towards Leo objectives,
promoting and developing Leos
Youth Exchange
Program Chairpersons (2)
(1)
28/02/13
28/02/12
Greeters (2)
28/02/12
Duties include supervision of all aspects of the
allocated programme and attending to all matters
pertaining to the programme
Clubs or individuals may apply for this position.
Supervise Youth Exchange arrivals and
departures - Brisbane, Sydney.
Special Public Relations Award It’s your time to enter
Your Lions Club, district or committee can
compete for a prestigious annual award for
the best public relations/publicity program
undertaken in Australia and Papua New
Guinea each year.
The aim of the award is to encourage and create
a greater public awareness of Lionism. The award
is named in honour of one of Australia’s leading
Lions, PDG Syd Packham, and is presented at the
annual national convention.
Entries can be submitted any time throughout the
year, but will close two weeks before the national
convention.
Entries are often highlighted by way of features
in the Lion magazine. All entries must include the
following:
· The object of the program.
· Details of planning, organisation, sponsorship (if
any) and implementation, including number of
people and hours worked.
· Details of media involvement - and results.
· Details of any other publicity used, i.e. posters,
letterbox drops, banners, displays, etc.
· Good action photographs.
Entries should be sent to the Executive Officer at
the Lions National Office.
Rob Oerlemans
Executive Officer
Lions Australia
HAVE YOU CHANGED ADDRESS?
AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATIONS
OFFICIAL NOTICE
If you have changed your address, could
you please contact your Cabinet Secretary
to ensure that your new details are
updated
NOTICE to ALL CLUBS in “T” AND “W” DISTRICTS
Notice is given to all members of the Clubs of MD201 “T” and “W” Districts that
nominations are called for a Trustee to represent the “T” District and for a Trustee to
represent the “W” Districts on the Foundations.
An election to decide your District(s) Trustee will be held at the Australian Lions
Foundations Annual General Meeting to be held in Mildura in May 2010 during the
MD201 National Convention.
Nomination Forms and Information are available from:
Secretary Alan Pretyman
P.O.Box 2001
Lower Sandy Bay Tas 7005
The National Office of Lions Australia
wishes all a happy, healthy holiday
period and Christmas-New Year.
Please be advised that the National
Office will close at 5pm on Wednesday
23 December 2009 and reopen on
Monday 4 January 2010.
Completed Nomination Forms must be lodged by mail with the Secretary no later than
Saturday 31st January 2010.
The Club’s Nominated Representative attending the Annual General Meeting is entitled
to vote for a Trustee to represent his or her District or group of Districts.
Correction
In the Oct-Nov 2009 edition of the Lion under Committee
Appointments, Martin Peebles (Leo Committee Chairman
to 31/01/13) was listed as belonging to 201N5.
Martin in fact belongs to 201N2.
Notices of Motion requirement
I would like to remind Lions that any Notices
of Motion proposing a Multiple District Project
must first have been passed at a District
Convention, before being considered at the
Multiple District Convention.
You will need to forward details of Multiple
District Project motions passed at your
District Convention to the Executive Officer by
31 December 2009. The Multiple District
Constitution and By-laws specify that this
information must include full organisation
details of the proposed project and the
December 2009 - January 2010
financial responsibilities, if any, of the
participating clubs, and the required
commitment (if any) of Multiple District funds
to start up the proposed project to
administer and conduct the project during its
first year of operation. I would welcome
approaches from any Lions wishing to
consult me about proposed Multiple District
Projects in advance of their District
Convention.
Ordinary Notices of Motion
Ordinary Notices of Motion to be considered
at the 2010 MD201 Convention must be
submitted to the Executive Officer by the
Council, a District Convention, a District
Cabinet or a Lions Club not less than 60
days before the opening of the MD201
Convention, or 2 March 2010.
Rob Oerlemans
Executive Officer
Lions Australia
Locked Bag 2000
Newcastle NSW 2300
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International
Bringing fantasy alive
By Erin Crouch
Children love C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles
of Narnia, and the Lions of Tennessee
in the United States have brought the
story alive, especially for those with
vision impairment.
Earlier this year, the Lions Narnia Braille
Trail and Sensory Garden were dedicated
as part of the Boundless Playground at
Warrior Path State Park in Kingsport,
Tennessee.
Each of the 10 stops along the Braille
Trail depicts a scene from The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe. Children with
vision problems can hear the gurgling of
the creek at the Beaver’s House and the
deep voice and roar of
Aslan, the hero Lion.
They can smell and
taste different herbs in
the sensory garden.
Signs in braille and
large print also make
the scenes accessible
for those with vision
impairments.
Designed for
children of all abilities,
the facility provides
entertainment,
exercise and learning
to the 250,000
children in the Tri-cities area. Children can
walk through the wardrobe and feel the
simulated fur coats from the story while
smelling mothballs, sit at the stone table,
or catch sight of the white stag near the
lamppost.
The pathways are paved with concrete
for wheelchair access, and Aslan’s sleigh,
resting tables and benches can also
accommodate those in mobility devices.
The trail and garden were funded in
part by an LCIF grant.
Lee Bryan, a vision specialist for
Sullivan County Schools, described in an
email how the parents of a braille student
visited the trail with their daughter and her
friends. “(They) said it was the first time
that Sarah has been able to keep up with
her peers and she was so excited.”
At the dedication ceremony, Sarah said,
“I really like the new Braille Trail. The Lion,
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the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my
favourite stories. I like being able to read
the braille, hear the recording and touch
things like Mr. Tumnus’ Cave and the
Beaver’s dam. Thank you for building the
Braille Trail.”
Lions participated in every aspect from
construction to signage. They will also
hold a fix-up day several times a year to
keep the sites looking fresh.
The trail’s popularity is no surprise. As
Lion Doug Haseltine noted at the
dedication ceremony, “No one’s
imagination is ever limited by sense of
sight.”
TOP: A Lion works on the “wardrobe” from
the C.S. Lewis classic.
ABOVE: Children enjoy one of the stops on
the Lions Narnia Braille Trail.
Lions Quest’s quarter
century of success
Five years ago
Lions worked with
school officials to
implement Lions
Quest at Martin
Niemoller School
in Reinstadt,
Germany.
The life skills
program sparked an
upswing at the
school. Students in
Children in Japan have fun during a Lions Quest
one class used
skills they learned lesson.
to defuse a
around the world.
bullying situation with students
Lions Quest is active in 50
from another school. Many
countries. New trainers have
students are more mature and
been certified in Norway,
more open to facing the
Pakistan, India, Kenya, Austria
inevitable challenges of being a
and Belize, and others will follow
teenager. “Lions Quest has
in Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia
taught me to talk to my teacher
and Russia.
about problems I face. And that
“Lions have long realised that
it’s okay to confide in others,”
youth are not only our present,
said Marvin, a ninth-grader.
Avoiding violence is one of the but our future,” said International
President Eberhard J. Wirfs. “My
many life skills taught through
goal for Lions is to extend the
Lions Quest, celebrating its 25th
Lions Quest program to over 60
year. A schools-based program
countries worldwide and to
for children from kindergarten to
develop it as an educational core
12th grade, Lions Quest helps
program of Lions Clubs
youths learn how to make
International and Foundation.”
responsible decisions,
A new DVD and brochure on
communicate effectively and
Lions Quest are available free of
avoid drugs. More than 11
charge. Donors who contribute
million youths have taken part in
$25 or more to Lions Quest this
a Lions Quest classroom, and
year will receive a special
more than 350,000 educators
commemorative button.
and other adults have been
Details: www.lions-quest.org
trained to implement the
programs in
school and
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Lion
Lionsonoz off to flying start
Lionsonoz charter member Stewart Payne with one of the newest members, Emma Christensen of Ashford,
beside the light plane she piloted to Tamworth recently to ferry three Ashford residents to pathology and
specialist medical appointments.
Dingley romps
home a winner
Victoria’s Dingley Village club might have
only eight members but it did itself proud
when, with a little help from neighbouring
clubs, it staged its sixth annual Dingley
Dozen Fun Run / Walk.
It rained on the Saturday and it rained on the
Monday but Sunday was a perfect spring day for
the running of the charity event, which has grown
from 78 runners in the first year to just on 300
runners this year.
First over the line in the Mens 12k, Over 45
event was the very happy John Graham, whose
time was actually better than those of runners in
the younger section.
Dingley Village is a branch club of the Clarinda
Lions Club and happily accepted the support of
Fifty up in less than a year!
Membership of the Australian Lionsonoz Lions
Club, the club for wandering Lions, has
reached the magic 50 mark.
Membership Chairman PDG Warren White says
it’s a remarkable effort as the club only received its
Charter at the MD Convention in Melbourne in May.
Lionsonoz was set up to cater for Lions who
have retired and become “grey nomads”, giving
them an opportunity to remain in the Lions family
yet still travel this wonderful country of ours. Also, it
was found there were Lions living in towns that for
some reason did not have a Lions club or had lost
their Lions club.
These existing or past Lions found Lionsonoz an
opportunity to remain a Lion and still be able to
help their community.
“As this is a most unusual Lions club, certain
matters can only be handled by looking outside the
square,” says Warren White. “For instance, we try
as much as we can to induct new members at a
mainstream Lions club meeting, but sometimes this
is not an option due to distances and timing of their
travels, so inductions over the phone or over the
internet have become a normal procedure.”
Lion Beth Leech of Ashford has sponsored seven
new Lions from the northern NSW town.
Lionsonoz members have taken on a project of
knitting “Wraps with Love” and are busily knitting
as they travel between destinations.
“We now have three members with pilot
licences,” says Warren.
“All are connected with NEVAT, an association
which organises air transport for people living in the
outback to be flown to a central location for medical
tests and appointments. We’re making the support
of this organisation one of our priorities.”
Youth of the Year hits a national high
Lions Youth of the Year quest is again in full
swing.
Around the country scenes like that which took
place at the final organised by Western Australia’s
Booragoon club are typical.
Here more five candidates competed for two
prizes.
The overall winner was due to represent the
club at the next level of the contest.
RIGHT: The smiling finalists – (from left) Caryn Tan,
Emily Puckridge, Ashleigh Antoine, Jorja Sumner
(winner) and Stacey Giunta – are pictured with
President Pushpa Rama.
December 2009 - January 2010
The time of John Graham, first over the line in the
Men’s 12k – Over 45 event, was better than those of
runners in the younger section.
nearby clubs that pitched in and helped with
marshalling on the day.
We are all very proud of being able to help each
other out with manpower when needed and zones
and districts don’t come into it in our area.
All runners and walkers received a free
showbag, drink, fruit and a barbecued sausage
with spot prizes donated by our generous
sponsors. Our gold medal sponsor, who we thank,
was the Bendigo Bank Dingley.
Proceeds were split 50/50 between the Lions
Spinal Cord Fellowship and the Lions Cord Blood
Foundation, with $2000 going to each.
Robert Doherty, David Oakley
Dingley Dozen Fun Run Committee.
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