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NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2014
Get ready for the Donnybrook Gala Convention
Firstly I’d like to give some apologies.
Sunday’s Remembrance Day Service at Bull
Creek. I apologise to the Lions and the Lions’
families who turned out for the event. I went to
the Park.
I sincerely hope that the weather was kind to
all who attended but not too wet. No doubt you
all caught up with friends both old and new.
Secondly, please inform the Cabinet
Secretary Lion Bev Hawkins as soon as possible of any corrections that are needed in the
2014-2915 diaries.
One of these days we might get them right.
Thirdly I must apologise to the Lions clubs
that I might be unavailable to visit them as stated in the diary.
Lion John is due to be admitted into
Hollywood Hospital tomorrow (Monday July
28). But as I have most of the first six months
of 2015 vacant I will be able to complete them
before Lion Allan Cooper takes over in July
2015.
The Gala Convention program for
Donnybrook is nearly complete, but I do have
some fine turning to do. Please remember that I
would prefer District Chairman not Board
members to do presentations.
I suggest that all Foundations and projects
book a table with PDG Clive Reid. All in all I
believe that there will be something for every-
one on the program.
The cut off date for the Remembrance
Ceremony is Friday night September 30. The
engraving is rather delicate.
With my challenge to clubs regarding introducing two female members to your club this
year, don’t forget that we will still accept male
members, too. I know that several clubs have
already got females members seeking membership. Congratulations to those clubs.
Still have some vacancies on my Cabinet. I
need a Cabinet Treasurer also several Zone
Chairpersons.
As the nights get colder I find myself sitting
down in the lounge room not the office. I write
my reports in a note and then print them into
the computer now that it is up and going again.
Rumour has it that things happen in threes.
My coffee machine the iron and now the virus
that upset my computer. It looks like I should
be right until next year.
A saying from the Boss’s little dog “A dog
can express more with his tail in a second then
his owner can express with his tongue in hours.
My best wishes go to all those who are not
feeling the best and my deepest sympathy to all
Lions who have lost someone near and dear –
including members who have farewelled a
member in the last few weeks.
W2 DG Maxine Whitely.
DG’s ROUNDUP
‘Maxine de wheels’
in Toronto
DG Maxine’s journey ‘march’ at the 2014
Toronto International Convention was
made much easier thanks to her grand
daughter Tegan Phillips. Tegan a member
of the Armadale Kelmscott Lions Club got
her first taste of just what an International
Convention is all about.
Ribbon removal : The traditional method of inducting new DGs at International Conventions.
Tess in Toronto writes . . .
Immediate Past International President Barry
Palmer is to be congratulated on a well run convention with an excellent and varied program.
Without a doubt, it had an Australian atmosphere, as Barry made his mark.
The centrally located Canada Air Hockey
Stadium that was the arena for the convention
plenary session for the week had the capacity to
seat every one of the 30,000 or so conventioneers. The static displays, pin trading and retail
outlets like the Lions shop and private vendors
not forgetting the important food stalls catering
for the many different cuisines in the world was
held in the Toronto Convention Centre, about
five minutes walk away from the stadium.
The welcome ceremony was extensive and
exciting, with the Deputy Mayor of Toronto
appropriately performing the honours, many
years after he was the recipient of a Lions
sports grant that changed his life.
The Minister for Seniors’ first comment was
that we were the largest seniors gathering he
had ever seen in the stadium! He congratulated Lions on being present in 209 countries,
announcing that 200+ languages were spoken
in Toronto. He said that Toronto is the fifth
largest city in North America with a population
of 7 million.
The opening ceremony was highlighted by
the flag ceremony, aptly conducted by
President Barry Palmer. It was colourful and
fast moving.
As the convention progressed it became an
outstanding education program, with lessons
for us all. We learned about recognising the talents of students, including an essay competition written in Braille; literacy programs,
More page 5.
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District Coordinator: 201W2
GRAHAM MADIGAN
68 Wyeree Road Mandurah, WA 6210
(M) 0409 883 455 (H) (08) 9535 2927
e-mail: madigan14@optusnet.com.au
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Pt Kennedy celebrates another successful year
Below: Pt Kennedy Lions Club secretary Rhonda Seyde, president Terry Lee, treasurer Peter Thackray were presented with
Appreciation Certificates for their hard work in taking over both
positions part way through the year.
Both will be continuing into the new Lions year.
Below right: President Terry Lee, Val Lee and PDG Alan
Hawkins.
A very surprised and happy Lion Val received a JD Richardson
award for all her devoted work done for the club.
A very successful night with the room decorated with wattle flow-
ers and yellow and purple balloons. We had visitors from
Rockingham and Baldivis which was great.
Installation of new board was undertaken by PDG Alan Hawkins.
–Bev Hawkins.
W2 Gala Convention draws closer
Arrangements for the Donnybrook Gala
Convention continue running smoothly and to
plan.
Attention is now shifting to ensuring venue
facilities and equipment are adequate and to
quantify staff and volunteer requirements for
each. Surrounding clubs have advised interest
in assisting where possible and so we wish to
begin including them in our arrangements as
soon as possible.
Now is the time to fill in registration forms
(see page 6) for our next District convention –
to be assured of getting into the draw for one
free hospitality book!
There will be an early bird prize of a free
hospitality book for the Convention if you have
your completed form returned by September
12.
That would be worth having! Those who
expressed an interest in attending at the 2013
Margaret River Convention will need to formalise their registration now by completing
their registration form to be eligible to enter
this draw.
On the Saturday evening of convention will
be the ‘Olde Time Music Hall’ which includes
dinner and a fantastic show for the low cost of
$35 a head. Everyone is encouraged to dress
up in period costume – 1920s style! Places for
Pictured above is the Donnybrook Visitors Centre for accommodation options and below
the Recreation Centre where the convention will be held.
Centre (see pic below) which is the venue for
this event are limited so tickets will be issued
the convention. The cost will be $10 a night
on a first come, first served basis.
and provision for booking a site has been
There are still choices of accommodation
included on the convention registration form.
available. Bunbury is 25 minutes’ drive to
Donnybrook Visitor Centre (see pic above)
Donnybrook and for those who choose to stay
can be contacted on 9731 1720 for other
in that area a bus will be available to and from
accommodation options.
the Saturday evening function.
Donnybrook Lions Club President PDG
Another choice is the temporary caravan
Clive Reid is in charge of static display tables
park that is Shire approved and located in the
for convention and he is asking Lions to contact
VC Mitchell Park (home of the Donnybrook
him with their requests as soon as possible.
Football Club) adjacent to the Recreation
Clive can be contacted on 9731 5334, 0427
315334 or cgreid@iinet.net.au.
Clubs are requested to forward details of
Lions and partners who have passed away since
the last District convention so that they can be
honoured during the annual remembrance ceremony to be held on the evening of Friday,
October 10. A photo is also needed, plus the
eulogy details.
Club members are reminded that provision
has been made to facilitate families of the
deceased with reserved seating to witness the
ceremony, plus an invitation to supper which
immediately follows the remembrance ceremony.
Please send all details to Lion Tess Leedham,
Convention Secretary as soon as possible,
either by email to ‘liontess@iinet.net.au’ or PO
Box 2014 Boyanup 6237.
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Is it time to book
your Lions
Cancer Screening
van?
Be quick waiting
list 12 months
The screening team on location in Kambalda.
The following areas received the
screening teams and once again there
were a large number of referrals to the
local general practitioners. Narrogin,
Geraldton, Moora and Collie.
The referrals are related to suspect
lesions found by the ‘screeners’ and
each patient receives a report on what
has been found.
No biopsies are done as it has
always been the intention to simply
find what may be skin cancers needing
attention and then to recommend to the
patient that they make an appointment
with their doctor.
The section of the public who are
invited to attend are as a result of the
local Lions club advertising the screening service and then having responNominations must be received by 5pm August 31,
dents complete a form which indicates
2014 to be considered and mail to PO Box 455
whether there is or has been evidence
Forrestfield WA 6058.
of cancer in the family.
A Black tie dinner will be held on Friday,
Each club that hosts a screening is
November 7 to announce the inductees into the WA
given the format for the day so if your
Lions Hall of Fame at the Hilton Hotel in Perth
club is keen to have a screening then
7.00pm for 7.30pm Cost of Dinner will be $110.
please let the team know as we are usuFurther details relating to the dinner will be
ally booked up to 12 months and do
advised to clubs in September.
find it difficult to fit every request in.
Nominations are open to all Lions in WA and are
For screenings contact the Institute
being sought from clubs in both W–Districts.
on 96412130 – PDG Neil Saunders or
Yours in Lionism, Noel Smith.
93895558 – PDG Darrel Mainard
Lion Noel Smith OAM,
Remember the Lions Cancer
WA Lions Hall of Fame
Institute is a WA Lions District Project
Committee Chairman.
and survives only with your continuing
Ah: 9367 8875
financial support.
Mob: 0414 653 780.
–Garry K Irvine PDG,
PR and Board Member.
EMAIL: noel.smith@westnet.com.au
Is there a Lion in your club who
should be considered for Hall of Fame?
Nominations are now open for this year’s WA
Lions Hall of Fame. Please consider nominating
someone worthy from your club or another Lions
club.
To be eligible, the person must be a current Lion
in your club or a member of another Lions club
anywhere in WA. Deceased Lions are also eligible
providing they were members at the time of their
death.
We are looking for Lions who have made a significant contribution to the community through
Lions clubs International over a number of years.
In keeping with the significance and prestige of
this award, only up to 3 people will be inducted this
year. Further inductees will be admitted in coming
years. If your club nominated a Lion in the previous
2 years then you do not need to renominate them
this year.
They are automatically eligible again this year.
DRYANDRA
OLYMPICS &
DRYANDRA AGM
Dryandra Lions
Village
Saturday, Sunday
October 18, 19.
Can you . . . Hit a golf ball, throw a horseshoe, bowl a bocce ball, handball a football, toss a raw egg?
Then you are needed to make up as a team competing against fellow Lions.
Lions club members compete in individual and team sports representing their clubs.
Teams consist of 2 to 4 players and earn points towards their club. Fellowship and fun under the stars on Saturday night.
The winning club holds the trophy for 2014/ 2015 Lionistic year. Cabins available at NO COST for Friday and Saturday night.
Competing clubs to donate 6 x prizes / social evening on Saturday night. BYO food / drinks / bed linen.
Clubs wishing to compete and for further Information, contact: PDG Alan
Hawkins, Lions Club of Port Kennedy.
Tel: 9439 5187 Mob: (W) 0413 202 827
(P) 0417 363 681
E-mail: albev@aapt.net.au
Games to start Saturday at 12:00pm
break at 1:45pm. Dryandra Woodland
Village AGM 2:00pm. Afternoon tea follows. Games to resume at 3:00pm.
201W2 Newsletter – August, 2014 – Page 3
Bull Creek Lions show their true colours
Sunday July 27 was Arbor Day and a day for
all Lions to remember. It was also the Bull
Creek Remembrance Ceremony.
Now in its fourteenth year not even grey
skies could keep Lions, partners and their families from attending.
Past District Governor Bob Thomson
opened the proceeding with a warm welcome
then gave the audience an overview of the days
program.
Bull Creek Lions Club President Jean–Marc
Authelet took to the lectern and paid tribute to
the passing of those who we all cared and
loved. Jean–Marc asked fellow club man Rob
Davies to give us a short history on how the
event all started (See story below).
Then it was time for the W–Districts
Governors to offer their condolences and unveil
the flag that covered small metal plaques that
covered the remembrance bench.
Ivan told those present that of the 12 W1
Lions who had passed during the 2013/14
Lionistic year by his calculations they had
given a combined total of 281 years of service.
W2 VDG Allan Cooper filled in for DG
Maxine Whitely. Allan paid tribute to those
who had passed on and to the Bull Creek Lions
for their dedication in recognising Lions and
partners for over 14 years with the remembrance service.
Bull Creek Lion Debbie Marks offered a
prayer and gave a reading of the names to be
remembered.
PDG Bob asked W1DG Ivan Sturgess and
W2VDG Allan Cooper to unveil the plaques.
A sprig of rosemary was offered to those
who wished and were placed on the
Remembrance seat.
Morning tea was supplied by the Bull Creek
Lions Club.
W2 VDG Allan Cooper and W1DG Ivan Sturgess unveil the plaques on the remembrance
seat under the watchful eye of PDG Bob Thomson. Below: A crowd scene.
A list of W–Districts Lions and partners who were recognised at the ceremony
BULL CREEK
PDG BILL ROBERTSON
PETER BURT
ROSALYN DAVIS
DON BARTON
BOORAGOON
DON WHEELER
PAMELA HOWARD
HANNANS GOLDFIELDS
KEVIN SMALLHORN
KALGOORLIE
VALMA FULKER
DUNCRAIG
PDG ROBIN DIXON
BRIAN (MONTY)
MONTGOMERY
NICK LUGG
GEOFF EATON
JOY HARGREAVES
MOORA
WENDY BARLOW
CANNING CITY
ROBIN SMITH
MANDURAH
ANNA LOREK
BALLAJURA
JIM HARDING
SCARBOROUGH
JOHN DANIELL
GRAHAM HARRIS
MAXWELL WARDLEY
BINNINGUP
PDG TERRY GRAY
MURRAY WOOLRIDGE
MANNING
JOHN STONE
STEFFONI BRACKENBURY
STIRLING
KEVIN AIREY
DUNSBOROUGH
JOHN CHARLES LYNCH
BODDINGTON
NORMAN ALLERT
CLAREMONT NEDLANDS
GEORGE BARBER
WARREN WOOD
A short history about the Bull Creek Remembrance Ceremony
Some fourteen years ago, a Lions
Remembrance Park was established at
Richard Lewis Park in Bull Creek. The park
was the brainchild of PDG Bill Robertson,
a member of the Bull Creek club. Since
then each year a ceremony has been held
to coincide with the National Tree Day.
The purpose of the park and its annual
ceremony is to name those Lions, and their
partners, who have passed on and to
recognise their service to the community.
Originally it was decided to plant a tree of
remembrance and place a small brass
name plaque at the foot of each tree. Both
W1 and W2 DGs attend and present a
short dedication to those members who
are remembered.
There are over 400 trees planted in the
park and the Bull Creek Lions have taken
responsibility to maintain its upkeep as a
club project. A detailed map, prepared by a
surveyor, indicates where each person’s
tree is located. With the decrease in rainfall
over the past few years, keeping the trees
alive and healthy has become a difficult
task.
The City of Melville originally provided
access to a watering facility, but we no
longer have permission to utilise this. Hand
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watering proved impractical, so a decision
was made to find a new way to remember
those who have passed on.
A brass plaque is now permanently fixed
to a seat, made by colleagues in Brunswick
Junction and dedicated for the purpose.
Another 26 plaques for the 2014 ceremony
will be added.
The park was not established to take
away from existing Lions ceremonies and
parks throughout the State. The aim was to
enhance the role Lions and their partners
have made over the years by having a central park available to Lions of both W1 and
W2s and to members of the public.
Anyone can wander through the area
and pay their respects. The day of the
Ceremony presents an opportunity to
renew acquaintances and meet other
Lions over a cup of tea or coffee in the park
after the ceremony.
Barry speaks with passion about his 350 days as IP
From page 1. Lion Wendy Dwyer and
William Mou’s efforts to rebuilding Sudan and
many more stimulating topics.
Barry Palmer spoke with passion as we
watched a visual of his 350 days of travel last
year. He said many things inspired him and he
suggested we don’t wait for our ship to come in
– but go and meet it!
One of the highlights was the Peace Poster
Contest with a wonderful visual of the winners
from each country. He urged lions to continue
to support these worthwhile programs.
When he introduced the singer Hoyan Sui, he
commented that he’d heard her singing at an
International meeting held in Hong Kong and
straight away knew it would be perfect for her
to be on stage at Toronto. She is 17 years of
age and blind. Her voice is absolutely stunning
and she sang ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, resulting
in a standing ovation for several minutes.
Barry Palmer promised she would return before
the conclusion of convention, which she did,
when she sang ‘You raise me up’.
A guest speaker of note covered the mountain climbing team from Nepal. The first allwomen’s team in the world had climbed 7 summits, including Everest! Appearing on stage,
all the women were young and of a very small
build. They had visited 200+ schools in an
effort to persuade students to believe in their
dreams and enjoy education.
An on-stage interview took place between
Barry Palmer and Olivia Newton John. They
were seated very comfortably in arm chairs,
with glasses and wine bottle on the adjacent
table! Those people who thought Olivia was
just a singer were certainly in for a surprise.
She spoke with passion of her ‘One Tree-One
Child’ project, anti-fracking, dolphin issues and
helping people in the Amazon River area to
cleanse the polluted water. She quoted Melvin
Jones during the interview, saying ‘you can’t
get very far unless you’re doing something for
someone else’. She said her biggest dream was
to see an end to cancer and hopes her hospital
is involved in that process.
Olivia sang with well-known singer and
composer Davis Foster, who has run a foundation for organ transplants and helping families
since 1986. The singer/composer was presented with a humanitarian award and a cheque for
$250,000.
The annual international parade on Saturday
was led by the Australian delegation, as Barry
Palmer was still the International President.
Such an amazingly colourful and meaningful
gathering of lions from around the world!
The Saturday night international show was
really something to remember. Neil Sedaka
played the piano and sang some of the many
songs he had written and composed – including
the notable ‘Calendar Girl’ and ‘Oh Carol’.
The show was scheduled to last for an hour and
fifteen minutes, but went on for almost two
hours with many encores. Neil Sedaka has
composed a staggering 800 songs. Born in
1939, Neil is an American pop/rock singer,
pianist and composer with a career spanning
nearly 55 years.
W2 District Governor Maxine Whitely was
accompanied by her granddaughter Lion Tegan
Phillips and it was unfortunate that Ivan
Sturgess and Carol were unable to be present
due to him undergoing surgery just prior to the
event. However, Colin Heap in his capacity as
DG of District W1 was present to witness the
induction of the new governors, making him
one brand new IPDG present at convention!
The new World President is Joe Preston from
Arizona his motto for this year is ‘Strengthen
the Pride’.–Tess Leedham.
GLT/GMT 2014–15
Training &
Workshop Schedule
2014 Incoming Officers Forums (IOF)
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 – Esperance
(combined DG/ZC/IOF)
Albany/Mt Barker region – date to be confirmed
(GLT Bruce Hearman)
2015 Metro:
Saturday, May 23, 2015 @ Mandurah
Sunday, May 24, 2015 @ Fremantle
Country:
1. Saturday, April 11, 2015 - Albany
2. Sunday, April 12, 2015 - Manjimup
3. Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Narrogin
4. Sunday, April 19, 2015 – Cunderdin
GLT/GMT 2014–15 Workshops all at Myalup:
September 20, 21, 2014 - GLT workshop
Above: Tess Leedham, Zone Chairman Charles Haselhurst a Gosnells Lion, February 21, 22, 2015 - Strategy & Planning
Wendy and Allan Cooper, PDG Clive Reid and acting W1 DG Colin Heap. plus GMT (one day workshop)
Cabinet 2014–15:
Below: A section of the very large crowd at the Canada Air Hockey Stadium.
1st: Aug 16, 17, 2014, Lake Grace – (Theme Yellow)
2nd: Nov 15,16, 2014 – Manjimup – (Theme Red)
3rd: March 21, 22, 2015 – Busselton – (Theme Blue)
4th: June 13, 2015 - Shadow Cabinet Meeting
Mandurah. Award Night (Venue TBA).
June 14, 2015 - Final Cabinet Meeting
Management /Executive Meetings:
All at the Mandurah Lions Den - Mandurah
August 9; November 1, 2014; March 14, 2015
Conventions 2014:
W2 - October 10–12 @ Donnybrook
W1 - October 24–26 @ Jurien Bay
SORRY IF YOU MISSED OUT
Due to space constraints some articles have
been held over, however they will feature in
the next edition of the District Newsletter.
–Graham Madigan,
W2 Publications
Chairman.
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Giant Garage
Sale netts
$10,000 for
Margaret
River Lions
Above: Margaret River Lion Brian “Bluey” Prendergast scratches his head in amazement with the numbers making a path throught the furniture seeking a bargain.
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The latest garage sale for the
Margaret River Lions Club was
on June 14 and it was a mega
sale with over 100 eager custumers queing outside the roller
doors of our shed waiting to
come in.
As it had been three weeks
since the last sale the punters
were chomping at the bit to
secure some good buys in all
areas.
The doors went up and the
crowd surged forward into the
shed and the cash started to
change hands. It was like opening day at a Myers winter sale.
The shed was full to the brim
with clothes, toys, furniture,
bric-a-brac and electrical gear all
donated by our loyal supporters
in the Margaret River and surrounding areas.
We had a great band of Lions,
friends and volunteers on hand
to serve the hoards led by our
shed coordinator Sergeant Major
Hilary Head.
By 10.30 am we had managed
to serve all the opening crowd
and then the serious bargain
hunters began to flow in.
The challenge was to sell
everything on the floor which
included hundreds of pieces of
furniture and several thousand
items of clothing.
The crockery, toys and clothing areas were going flat out
selling items from as low as $5 a
bag and toys at $2 a bag.
The furniture started to move
with dinning room sets, beds,
cupboards, mattresses and
wardrobes all going out the door.
The action was also happening in the electrical area with
Lions sparkies Davo, Trevor and
Volunteer John selling tagged
jugs, toasters, heaters, stereos
and TVs to the happy throngs.
Lions volunteers Davo (bike
man) and Vic (the shark) were
outside the shed in full swing
selling bikes, a pool table and
dozens of other items that needed to be sold on the day.
By 12.30pm the Lions were
ready to shut the roller doors, sit
down to a well deserved lunch
and to wait for the results of their
labour.
The end result was a well
deserved figure close to $10,000
that will go towards the club’s
Lions welfare projects and community projects. A great effort
by all concerned.
–Lion Brian Prendergast,
Margaret River Lions Club.