Lion Magazine October November 2012

Transcription

LION
The magazine of the British and Irish Multiple District of Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International
We
Serve
October/November 2012
le
p
o gs
e
p
n
i
h
y
r gt
a
in zin
d
or ama
Remember the
INTERNATIONAL
in Lions Clubs
THE MESSAGE OF THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
O
ne of the great privileges of serving
as an International Officer is the
opportunity to travel the world
and meet people from many
nations and backgrounds. It
has been said that people are
the same everywhere. I can
tell you that is true. People want comfort, security
and happiness for their families. It’s also true that
Lions everywhere are basically cut from the same
cloth. Our Clubs provide many forms of service, but
they serve in the same way–meeting the various needs of
their own communities.
I point out our basic similarity as Lions as part of my
encouragement to Lions to take pride in being part of Lions Clubs
International and to participate in it. Join Lions worldwide in the
Global Service Action Campaigns: aid the blind in October, feed the
hungry in December/January and improve the environment in April.
Take part in this year’s literacy campaign. Contribute to LCIF. Use
social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter to communicate
with other Lions or at least to gain ideas from others.
It is great to focus on our communities. Let’s keep doing that.
But we also belong to the worldwide community. We are a global
village. When I was young, my parents were very welcoming at the
dinner table. Maybe my mom’s brother’s family would
show up at dinner time or other relatives materialised.
That didn’t bother my parents in the least. There
would always be enough food. I’m sure that smalltown hospitality still exists. But because of the media
and technological advances in communication we
now know that many people far from our
hometown are in need, and we must display a
global hospitality. We need to feed the hungry, help
the blind see and teach reading skills, which are so
important to success in life. We need to serve not only
our neighbour but also other places and other people.
Remember the words of Helen Keller, who knew a few
things about trust and faith: “When we do the best we can, we
never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of
another.” In A World of Service, we Lions transform lives,
communities and the global village.
Wayne A. Madden
Lions Clubs International President
Mission statement of Lions Clubs
International:
We Serve
“To empower volunteers to
Serve their communities,
meet humanitarian needs,
encourage peace and
promote international
understanding through
Lions Clubs.”
ON THE WEB:
Multiple District 105: www.lionsmd105.org
e-mail: mdhq@lions.org.uk
Lions Clubs International: www.lionsclubs.org/
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012
LIO N
3
LION
WE SERVE
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
2012-2013
Chairman: PDG Ian Thornhill
67 Montague Crescent,
Garforth, Leeds,
LS25 2EJ.
Tel: 0113 2873 203
Email: lionmc@lionsmd105.org.uk
Deputy Chairman: DG John Savell
8 North Close, Tiddington,
THAME, OX9 2LT
Tel: 01844 338078
Email: dg105a@lionsmd105.org.uk
CONTACT GOVERNOR:
DG John Savell (as above)
VDG John Hall
28 Beacon Road, Bridlington YO16 6UX
Tel: 01262 679475
Email: vdg-1st@lions105c.org.uk
PDG Tom Tyson
40 Alexandra Road, Crosby
Liverpool L23 7TF
Tel: 0151 931 2393
Email: tg.tyson@blueyonder.co.uk:
EDITOR:
Lion Margaret Kimberley
3 Rosebank Road, West Mersea,
Colchester, CO5 8NH.
Tel: 01206 384663
Email: lion.editor@lionsmd105.org
ADVERTISING:
Warners Group Publications Plc
Advertising Manager:
Sarah Hubbard
Tel: 01778 392048
Email: sarahh@warnersgroup.co.uk
Production Co-ordinator: Sue Woodgates
Tel: 01778 392062
Email: production@warnersgroup.co.uk
The Maltings, West Street, Bourne,
Lincs. PE10 9PH.
Patron of the Lions Clubs of the
British Isles Her Royal Highness
The Countess of Wessex
*
*
*
*
*
*
LION British and Irish Edition is published by
Multiple District 105 and printed by Warners
(Midlands) plc, on behalf of Lions Clubs
International, 300 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois
60570, USA
MULTIPLE DISTRICT SECRETARIAT
257 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham
B14 6BT.
Tel: 0121 441 4544. Fax 0121 441 4510
4
LION
EDITORIAL
On page 29 of this issue will be found information about
the new look at how we display our wares to the people
we serve. Great things are planned on the PR front for
the near future .
When I was in Brussels recently at the meeting of
LION Editors from all over the world, the emphasis
was similarly on this question, quite some time being
devoted to how Lions use Social Media - YouTube,
Facebook, flickr, Linkedin,Twitter, myspace.com, and a
whole raft of other interactive forms of media, many of them
not familiar in our countries.
The lesson was: ‘Get out there and get on them’ - not least because that is
where the younger generation goes to for its information on just about
anything, and where we can reach young people and ‘talk’ to them on their
own terms.
International Headquarters at Oak Brook has seized with enthusiasm the
potential of these communication channels, not only for reaching out to those
who might not have a clue about Lions, but also for putting Lions in touch
with each other and hearing about their activities and news.
The people at International HQ want to hear from you, the Club members,
about your activities and interests, and to broadcast them world wide. They
also want you to be proactive about putting out news on social media within
our own Multiple District.
Also, get out those video cameras. International Headquarters are very
anxious to receive short footage of Club and any Lions-related activities. The
video can be sent to International Headquarters (see page 4 of this issue for
the address) marked for the attention of Dane la Joye, or, of course, can be
sent over the web…
Get Twittering!
• Margaret - Editor
The Power of Education
Our International President Wayne A Madden in his ‘Presidential Theme’ reminds
us that Education is the key to unlocking human potential and he considers ‘the
ability to read as the foundation of an education’.
The celebrated author and champion of the oppressed, Charles Dickens, the
200th anniversary of whose birth is being celebrated this year, would certainly
agree with him.
In his address to the Manchester Athenaeum on 5 October 1843 he declared
that ‘the wicked axiom’ that ‘a little learning is a dangerous thing’ was ‘arrant
nonsense’, and said that he would like to carry people who thought like that to
certain jails and night refuges he knew of and convince them that ignorance was
the prolific parent of crime and all misery, and that he would love to be a police
magistrate so as to get a chance to show all classes the vital importance of
education!
• Lion Seán ÓCeallaigh
Glasnevin Lions Club, 105-I
IN THIS ISSUE
17
UR
TTE’S E OPA TRI
O
L
UM
AR
PH
H
C
BLED GAME
S
DISA
21
OK AT OU
W LO
RP
E
N
R
A
RONT M
CONF
S
-.%EA"!$%
SL
N
O
ES
'#% "!-.) /%+)"%) !.!'!+'!(%
LI
+ ,-5#63 '(& /$ 0<:6.#-1 7</
0/1;#50; 4-5!6-! !9$$-#
0/4%6:05;:/1! !90< 5! 8:!:/1
6/!!* <-5#:1" 6/!! /# 2#5:1
.545"+ )50< %/91. ;<5; 3/9 ":8;/ -1. 4-5!6-! 0/96. !58;<- 6:$- /$ /1- 0<:6.
29
22-23
-&* ,+*'.%*)
0*$&/ +1" !1$(# ,$ !+1,&"1 %*,- $1.+&*/+,*$&/ ,-+, +1"
)"+#*&. ,-" "22$1, ,$ "&# '"+/)"/3 "$/,0-,!. *, 1!,
&1)+%/ &,12',2 -+20$!(#
@(P! -!%N4!N =26L6%L6H! 6N H!/A !C#6L!" %2" 10L636NL6# %$1JL 1J/ 2!F 0%/L2!/NP60
F6LP .612N& :6LP 3!3$!/N 62 3%2A -!%N4!N =26L6%L6H! 0/61/6LA #1J2L/6!N7 .612N
#%2 0/1H6"! %2 !CL/!3!4A H%4J%$4! #13$62%L612 1R N1#6%4 31$646N%L612 %2"
1/Q%26N%L612%4 #%0%$646LA7 F6LP 0146L6#%4 %"H1#%#A7 LP%L #1304!3!2L 1J/ 1LP!/
0%/L2!/ 1/Q%26N%L612 %#L6H6L6!N&> O
E 2"/ !% B%A7 GC!#JL6H! I6/!#L1/ 1R KP64"/!2<N
?!%4LP7 ;26L!" ,%L612N D1J2"%L612
CONVENTION 20
D
13
M
@+2! 1R LP! #P%44!2Q!N 1R LP! )QPL %Q%62NL 3!%N4!N7 %2" 1R 633J26N%L612 62
Q!2!/%47 6N LP%L A1J<H! Q1L L1 5!!0 %L 6L& 81J<H! Q1L L1 $! /!4!2L4!NN7 $!#%JN!
#P64"/!2 FP1 2!!" L1 $! 0/1L!#L!" %/! $1/2 !H!/A "%A& 81J "12<L H%##62%L!
12#!& 81J "1 6L A!%/ %RL!/ A!%/& ON 412Q %N A1J "17 #P64"/!2 %/! N%R!& MJL FP!2
A1J NL107 #P64"/!2 "6!&> :
E 6446%3 ?& B%L!N7 */&7K1'#P%6/ %2" (/JNL!! 1R (P! M644
9 -!462"% B%L!N D1J2"%L612
It’s
31-34 Torquay!
27-28
April
International President’s Message
8.
A look at our finances
12.
Visiting the Blind Veterans
22-23.
The Measles Initiative
37. 39. Obituary
40
Youth Camp 2012
42.
LIBRA
50.
News from HQ
53.
Lifeskills
54-55
Medic-Alert Letter of Intent
✃
TH CAMP 201
YOU
2
40
3.
INTERESTED IN
FINDING OUT MORE
ABOUT LIONS?
Your local Club contact is:...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Tel:........................................................
COVER: Charlotte from 105-BN – See page 17
JUNE/JULY 2012
LION
3
✃
We have no Money
So we have toThink
PCC Philip Goodier – MD 105’s Chancellor of the Exchequer,
takes a look at our finances
T
have aggregated meetings; on occasion individuals
hat quote, ascribed to various
attend three meetings on one day/weekend so that
individuals including Winston
only one travel cost is incurred.
Churchill, has been the guiding
This places a strain on those involved and
principle over the past few years
means
individuals may be away from home for 10
for the Multiple District Finance
or
12
hours,
or, as happened to one Lion recently,
Committee and the Council of
following
three
meetings in one day, you get to
Governors when setting the
within
30
miles
of home only to find the
budget and developing the Dues Resolution for
motorway
is
closed
following a serious accident
presentation at the MD Convention
and
you
arrive
home
at 01:30 the next day!
Actually, the Multiple District does have money,
We
all
know
that
fuel
costs have increased
in the form of Reserves. However, Council is
significantly
over
the
past
few years, so it is
conscious that members have traditionally been
reasonable
to
increase
the
mileage rate
vocal in seeking not to have increases in Dues and
payable.
However,
we
have
not done so
there is only so much that can be taken from
commensurately.
Reserves before that quote will become a self fulfilling
Equally, we have invested in teleprophecy.
conferencing
so that meetings can take place without
At the 2012 MD Convention in Birmingham, I was
the
need
to
bring
people
to
a central point and this has worked
asked to give a presentation on the finances of the Multiple
well
when
used.
Video
conferencing
is being looked at, but, this
District, a presentation which stimulated questions and a
too
has
limitations
and
cost
implications
and there will always be
wide ranging debate.
occasions
when
looking
at
the
whites
of
someone’s
eyes is
This article endeavours to encapsulate, for those members who
important.
were not present, some of the thinking which has been taking
Council, the Finance Committee and Council Officers, have
place over the past few years.
looked at initiatives which have raised income and
The US Marine Corps has been referred to as
contained costs and will continue to do so.
‘a body with 200 years of tradition
Some costs have been outside our ability to
Some
decisions
untrammelled by progress.’ In the current
influence.
For example, the increase in VAT
have not been popular –
economic climate, and with societal
from
17.5
to 20 per cent added significant
changes going on around us, we cannot
but they have been
cost
without
benefitting the organisation in
afford not to progress.
appropriate
any
way.
We
have
also been affected by the
The Finance Committee has looked at the
financial
pressure
on
other
bodies. For example,
activities the Multiple District engages in and asked:
Birmingham
City
Council
withdrew
the
discretionary
rate relief we
“Are they relevant for today or are we doing what we have always
had
enjoyed
on
MDHQ
for
many
years.
That
increased
our costs
done? Has habit become comfortable? What can we not do? Are
by
£6000
per
annum,
but
again
gave
us
no
benefit.
we doing what our members want to do?“
A recent, almost stealthy tax, was the Government’s decision
Papers are then presented to Council for debate and decision;
to
add
VAT onto the bulk distribution of mail. What do we send in
some of the decisions taken have not been popular, but they have
bulk?
The
LION Magazine and the MD Directory; and this year it
been appropriate.
will
cost
us
20 per cent more to do so, for no additional benefit.
We have reviewed the locations and times of our meetings to
Whilst
it
will
still be value for money to use ‘bulk mail’, rather than
take advantage of the facilities at our Headquarters, which can be
individual
posting,
the question has to be asked: Is there a more
used without any additional hire cost. It is a rare weekend when
economic
way
of
providing
these services?’
there is not one or more meetings taking place.
Can
we
‘cut’
more?
How
much can be saved?
A significant percentage of expenses is incurred in travel, so we
8
LION


I can’t give a straight answer to that. The
question is: What do members want or, more
importantly, not want’? There are certain
activities we are constitutionally required to do
and which members, at the MD Convention,
have voted to say we will do.
Whilst membership is contracting, demand for
the services provided by our MDHQ is not
diminishing, indeed the reverse is true. The
Council Secretary and our Office Manager have
reviewed what tasks are undertaken and looked
to streamline the way in which the work is
undertaken.
Over 20 years ago the MD Convention passed
a Resolution that we should spend, minimally,
£20,000 per annum on Marketing & PR activities.
We still budget for £20,000, yet £20,000 in 1991
is £36,000 today. We are not getting as much
bang for our buck.
Council has commissioned a review of our PR
activities and agreed a new strategy, a strategy
which will change the way funding is allocated,
moving away from spending small sums on
events.
There has been a tradition of almost writing
press releases, on those relatively rare occasions
when we have issued a press release, by
Committee. If a camel is a horse designed by a
Committee then a press release written by a
Committee is history by the time everyone has
contributed to it. Council is moving to a
communications strategy which will target the
influencers and put our name in front of people
in a focused way.
Successive Councils have worked to clarify
what the Multiple District’s priorities should be
when it comes to supporting members and to
streamlining the services we offer to the public –
a painful process at times.
In the discussion at the Multiple District
Convention the biggest cheer went to a Lion who
said: Our Dues are too low’. As members we
need to recognise and accept that our Dues are
low. There is no doubt that as a Multiple District
we could do more with more. However, we have
to demonstrate value for money in the way we
utilise the income generated from members’
Dues. We have to work much more sharply, to
target expenditure where it will provide
maximum advantage.
I hope that this brief summary will reassure all
Lions that we are looking and will continue to
look at all activities to ensure that what we do is
relevant and provides value for money.
We cannot afford
not to progress
Elinor jumps for
Diabetes UK
O
n a bright Saturday early in October Lion Elinor Ashby of
Bedford Lions Club, the Zone J Chairman, flew through
the sky with the greatest of ease on a Tandem Sky Dive
to raise money for Diabetes UK. (The event had been
advertised in LION, and took place in time to celebrate
Diabetes Day which will be on November 14)
Says Lion Elinor: “It was something I had been itching to
do for a long time, and the charity also fitted in with my own family and
friends as my grandmother had diabetes as did some friends and the husband
of another friend.”
Elinor recalls: “It was a beautiful day with a clear blue sky; the ascent to
12,000 feet was amazing as I saw the pattern of fields, roads, farms and
villages spread beneath me.
“The jump from the plane into freefall at 120 mph was exhilarating - not
to mention breath taking!
“The gentle descent under the canopy was peaceful and I had the
opportunity to briefly control the flight, and the landing, which was the one
thing I had been worried about, was perfect.”
Elinor says a big ‘thank you’ to her sponsors who include her Lions Club,
members of the 105-A Cabinet, Kempston Leos, Stewartby Amateur Operatics
Society, Kempston Education Board Trustees and her friends and family.
LIO N
9
A Bicycle Made For
……..Three!
I
t was once the delightfully wacky mode of transport for
The Goodies, and is a pretty dodgy contraption to ride, but
when Lion John Johnson of Coningsby & Tattershall Lions
Club heard of someone who now owned this wonderful
item it seemed an ideal opportunity to raise money for the
Lions’ ‘One Shot, One Life’ Measles Initiative.
So was born a 108-mile, three-day, trip by Lion John and
fellow Lions Bill Coutts and Andy Fletcher, who after a bit of
practice, embarked, visiting seven other Lions Clubs, Cadwell
Park Racing Circuit and Bateman’s Brewery en route.
Their circuitous route collecting donations and sponsorship
also featured Radio Lincs reporter Leigh Milner who had turned
up to broadcast the event, but was so impressed that she took
the place of Lion Bill for an impromptu time trial circuit race
against a team from Cadwell - her team won in
spite of her losing a shoe…..
The team were well hosted by Lions Clubs, had
technical back-up from Lion Barrie Haynes, and
enjoyed a quick half and a piece of cake at the
brewery.
The Mayor of Coningsby joined them about a
mile from the finish line, as did District Governor
Mike Phillips, and the cavalcade cycled along the
High Street to be welcomed by Lion President
Vicki Haynes and fellow Lions.
And best of all, in spite of sore bottoms and
the fact that the trio were forced off the road at
one point by an inconsiderate driver who stormed
past through road works, they netted a pretty
terrific £400 for the life-saving Measles Initiative.
Peace Poster Contest
2012 - 2013
The Theme for this year is ‘Imagine Peace’, and young people aged 11, 12 or 13 on or before
November 15 2012 are eligible to participate. The Essay Competition, which is also themed ‘Imagine
Peace’ will run in parallel with the Peace Poster Contest.
For all details, and to obtain Peace Poster Packs, please contact Multiple District Headquarters.
(Details on page 4 of this magazine.)
10
LI ON
OCTOB ER/NO VEMBE R 2012
Visit to BlindVeterans UK
A
Sheffield - September 12 2012
rising from his choice
of Blind Veterans UK
(formally St
Dunstan’s) as his
Charity of Choice
during DG Lion
Meg’s year of Office,
as 105-BN District Governor Lion Mike
Philp of Birchwood Lions Club received
an invitation to visit the Blind Veterans
UK Rehabilitation & Training Centre in
Sheffield. On the day commitments prevented Lion Mike from
attending fortunately DG Meg was available.
We were met by the Centre Manager, Larry Heaton, and BVUK’s
Director of Fundraising and Communication, Andrew Jones, and our
party included another 10 supporters of BVUK.
The invitation had been extended to take place during this
particular week so that in addition to the Centre’s facilities we could
observe a Training Course called a Photography Holiday in which
members of BVUK with a passion for photography can learn and
practice photography despite their challenges.
A Video Presentation showed the history of St Dunstan’s (now
BVUK) from its beginnings in 1915 through to the present day and
the opening of the new Centre in Llandudno. Mr Heaton gave us an
explanation of the facilities and resources for which he is responsible
at Sheffield. The Centre was bought from Guide Dogs for the Blind
Association in 2005 and extensively adapted for the specific needs of
the growing numbers of members and beneficiaries in the North. He
explained that unlike the original Centre at Ovingdean and the new
one at Llandudno, Sheffield did not have Care Home Status but was
designed to determine the specific needs of attendees during their
assessment week and to provide Rehabilitation and Training for
members at the higher end of the self-care spectrum. The Sheffield
Centre has accommodation for 12 Trainees at a time and Mr Heaton
has a permanent staff staff of 17 plus himself and two other
managers. Members are brought to the Centre from their homes
across the Midlands and North East/West on a Monday and returned
on Friday following an intensive four days of Assessment or training.
We were taken on tours of the facilities - our group began in the
kitchen where we observed a member being taught the
fundamentals of cooking but, more importantly, being familiarised
with the many simple but often ingenious gadgets designed to ease
the challenges of sight impediments. Conversation with the a
Trainee/Member showed clearly how much he was both enjoying
and benefitting from his training.
In the IT Suite a member was being familiarised with ingenious
pieces of equipment, such as voice inputs/outputs and large
keyboards, which ensure that able to participate in Social
Networking.
In the Process Section ROVI (Rehabilitation Officer for the Visually
Impaired) gave us an insight into how the needs of each member
12
LI ON
are individually assessed and
addressed, often with very
emotional but satisfying outcomes
when they are able to do things
with their family which they thought
had been lost for ever. Equipment is
provided on a needs
must/requirement basis but the
growing numbers make the
purchase of such equipment an ever
increasing cost and hence the
ongoing need for funds from supporters such as Lions.
The Photography Holiday Course was being provided by a
specialist photographer under the supervision of BVUK’s Arts & Craft
Manager (normally based at Ovingdean). Those on the Course
ranged in ages from 28 (wounded in the current conflicts) and 91
years! We had an opportunity to discuss their activities with them
over lunch when they explained how they were being encouraged to
discuss and discover how blind photographers could practice the art
and be shown how to use equipment despite their particular
challenge.
The Manager from Ovingdean explained that her remit of Arts &
Crafts was designed to make all types of skills and techniques
available to BVUK members and that for younger members with
years of life ahead of them they were often providing business/career
opportunities.
We ended the visit with a very detailed discussion with Andrew
Jones on the way forward for the LCI-BVUK Partnership. BVUK itself
wanted to ensure that any and all members of MD-105 who either
qualify themselves or have family members or friends who qualify for
membership of BVUK are made aware of the potential for assistance.
BVUK are also now in a position to accept volunteering offers from
members of the public and particularly Lions from
MD 105. They want volunteers to have meaningful work to do when
they offer their time and/or resources, so they have identified the
types of assistance they would want from volunteers and drawn up
agreed Job Specifications in order to be better able to match needs
with offered skills. Such demands would first be made known on the
BVUK website:
http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/how-you-canhelp/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities/
Mr Jones thanked the Lions of MD 105 for the monies collected
by the Special Appeal for the Llandudno Project for which MD 105
was a major supporter. Whilst aware that the ongoing Partnership
was intended to offer volunteering opportunities for Lions who
wished to assist in that way he was also aware that many Lions Clubs
were continuing to make financial donations to BVUK and he was
most grateful for this continuing assistance.
PDG Lion Evan Wm Jones
LCI Liaison Contact for the LCI-Blind Veterans UK Partnership
Conkering Heroes…
W
elcome to Autumn. Never mind about
all that ‘season of mists and mellow
fruitfulness..’ stuff that the poet went
on about, autumn, as every small boyand tomboy - knows, is the time
for….conkers.
They’re a sophisticated, mature lot are
Wisbech Lions, which probably explains why for the past ten years
they have held their Conker Championships.
This year around 80 individuals - ‘old enough to know better’
as the Lions put it - took part, with six local Lions teams, from
Peterborough, Kings Lynn, March, Littleport, Hunstanton and
Wisbech Clubs. Organiser Lion Kevin Rodgers had to provide extra
team trophies this year as Lions tend to take this event more
seriously than the ‘civilian’ teams involved!
It was all hugely competitive, with Hunstanton striving to build
on their success of last year, March fielding a very large team to
show they have had more success in this competition than any
other Club. Peterborough and Littleport had very confident, small,
teams, whilst Kings Lynn just accepted that this was not to be
their night of glory.
There were individual competitions also, which once again
proved Lion Derek Rutter of Cambridge to be the Supreme
Champion. The method of scoring was explained to the Editor,
who even understands the off-side rule (she also lies..) but this
was beyond her. Whatever, a thoroughly good time was had by
all.
Wisbech, the hosts, were, as organiser Lion Kevin admits, ‘left
skulking around the edges with none of their players troubling the
scorers’.
He handed over the trophies ‘with gritted teeth’ planning
revenge next year.
Lions is all about Fun and Friendship, but sometimes the latter
can become a bit strained, it would seem, with all those super
competent contenders out there.
LIO N
13
Remember 1998?
T
hat was the year when the International Convention
was held in Birmingham under the energetic
stewardship of PDG Doug Cross.
Not content with piloting things at the time, Lion
Doug also persuaded those in charge at the
National Exhibition Centre to allow the Lions to put
up the Lions flag with all the other international
flags.
Not only that, but Doug, being a determined and persuasive sort
of chap, got the NEC to give our flag pride of place in the middle of
the front row of flags, and also to display a plaque commemorating
the Convention.
However, with the vagaries of our famed MD105 weather,
flags don’t last very long and have to be replaced. So what better
time to make the latest change than when our Multiple District
Convention was held earlier this year in the same venue.
The Friday before Convention saw a small party of Lions
watch intently as the old flag was lowered and replaced with a
brand new one to welcome those attending.
There were brief speeches by the then Chairman of
Council Tony Gadsby, Past International President Al Brandel
and Kathryn James, CEO of the NEC. Lion Doug, for his
part, does not do short speeches, and kept everyone fully
informed about the history and future of our Flag at the
NEC.
• Our good District LION Liaison Officer Ken Barker took
the bus to the NEC (on a very windy day!) to photograph
the flag and plaque. There was a problem with the
photographs taken at the original Flag Ceremony
Why not Advertise in
YOUR Magazine?
Says Sarah Hubbard, Advertising Manager for LION
Dear Lions,
Have you ever thought about advertising in your magazine and
in turn responding to any of the adverts?
We try hard to source advertisers that we hope will be
providing a service you require not only as Club members but as
individuals – from companies that can help with fundraising by
providing tools to help with organising, to the prizes for
competitions, and to Club memorabilia. On a personal side there
are Lions who have properties which can be used for holiday
accomodation. By renting from a fellow Lion you can be sure of
a good level of honesty about where you are going and the
accommodation awaiting you. By advertising your property to
rent in the magazine you will be assured that those fellow Lions
14
LI ON
answering the advert and visiting your
property are trustworthy. All in all a ‘win win’
situation for everyone concerned.
So please do use us by responding to
any advertising that suits your needs and
also by advertising anything you feel might
be of interest to fellow business people and
their families.
Are there any categories not currently advertising
that would be of interest to you? Please let me know and I will
do my best to source companies that can fulfil these needs.
You can reach Sarah on: 01778 392048
Email: Sarahh@warnersgroup.co.uk
Rushden Lions Clear
the Decks
M
ost of us know (or are) people who can’t
bring themselves to throw anything away
- the result inevitably being that their
home becomes a little overcrowded to
say the least.
But it was a far more serious problem
which set off an unusual and very
worthwhile project for the members of Rushden & District Lions
Club.
Around two years ago a local man approached the Lions for
help. He was suffering from severe depression and had become a
compulsive hoarder. His request was that as he had no money,
was receiving treatment for his problem and wanted his life back,
would the Lions be willing to pay for a skip if he could get friends
to help him clear the house?
Naturally, the Rushden Lions agreed without hesitation. Things
went quiet for 18 months or so, when the gentleman got back in
touch with the happy news that he was on new medication, felt
much better and did the offer still stand?
It did. Then came another surprise for the Lions. President
Geoff Hollis was contacted by a BBC researcher who said that they
were doing a follow-up to the ‘Britain’s Biggest Hoarder’ series
and was the Lions offer still open?
It was, of course. Come the big day the telly cameras arrived,
together with Heather Matuozzo, a professional ‘hoarder helper’
from ‘Clouds End’ a charity dedicated to helping people with a
hoarding disorder.
Lion President Geoff, his wife Marion, friends and Heather were
all interviewed and filmed clearing the house.
Said Lion Geoff: “It would be impossible to fully describe the
full extent of his hoarding, but the fact that he could not get into
the kitchen and was having to sleep in a chair as he could not get
to his bed gives some idea.”
Among the items hoarded, said Lion Geoff, were no fewer than
15 fish tanks and 11 washing machines. By the end of the first
day just one room had been cleared and a 17-yard skip filled.
Heather said that often a hoarder has a lot of stuff which can
be donated to re-sell, and this might benefit Lions’causes. So why
not visit the Clouds End website, www.cloudsend.org.uk
The programme itself will be going out in the New Year.
• Top: A BBC cameraman with Lion Marion
• Middle: Lions Marion and Heather, seated
• Bottom: Lions Geoff and Marion.
16
LI ON
Charlotte Did Us Proud!
S
he shone at the Multiple District Young Ambassadors
Finals in Dudley earlier this year.
She triumphed at the Europa Forum in Brussels,
where, in the face of strong competition from other
candidates, Charlotte Smith (18) from Birchwood in
105-BN, became the 2012-2013 Lions European
Young Ambassador of the 21st Century. The title
comes with a 3500 euro Lions Clubs International bursary to further
her charitable projects, and for the next year she will hold the
trophy donated by the Past District Governors of MD105 to
recognise the winner of this prestigious competition.
Charlotte was originally sponsored by Birchwood Lions Club as
the District Young Ambassador, went on to win at the Multiple
District Finals, and thus proceeded to Brussels and Europa.
Charlotte and her family were accompanied to Brussels by
Birchwood Lions Club Past President Ken Whibley who said:
“Charlotte certainly has the ‘X-factor’ but does not seek stardom.
She sets about her work in a modest and unassuming way….she
has done so much for local causes, and it has been a privilege to
assist her with her charitable projects.”
Charlotte has recently passed several ‘A’ levels, and is on course
for University and an eventual career as a PE teacher. In addition to
her local projects she has done voluntary work in South Africa,
helping to feed homeless people, visiting a trauma centre and
working in a soup kitchen. She also worked with local Lions,
helping to decorate a Day Centre, providing gifts, painting pictures
and doing activities with the children. She helped in an orphanage
and taught sports and team activities to the youngsters.
Back home her activities have included working with disabled
children and mentoring students with learning
difficulties, often creating a delicate balance
• With Lions Jane Armitage, the European Young Ambassadors Officer,
and Heidi Nathan
of strategies to overcome frustration, violence, and lack of interest
in school work.
She was up against worthy competition at Europa, giving the
judges a difficult task. Michele dal Checco from Italy is partially
sighted and requires help, in spite of which he has contributed
greatly to others, in particular multi-impaired blind young people;
the main objectives of Kephia Kita from Belgium are caring for
teenagers in residential care due to varied personal problems,
helping them and their parents; Veljko Tomovic of Germany has
been designing a website for those aged 10-18 who are keen to be
involved in voluntary work but are finding it difficult to tap into the
opportunities.
Viktor Odegarden from Sweden is planning to create a summer
camp for children living in Lithuania, a week full of experiences and
activities. A committed Leo, he takes part in many local
volunteering activities; Tugay Cengiz of Turkey told of his project to
encourage people with hearing and speech challenges to have fun
with others and take part in cultural activities such as theatre - an
ambition inspired by witnessing the loneliness and isolation of a
See aslo page 24
deaf friend.
• With
International
President Wayne
and Jane
• Charlotte with the other finalists
Gift for Living – Still
SavingYoung Lives
B
ackground: Towards the end of the 20th Century a
savage civil war raged in Bosnia/ Herzegovina. Time
passed, a kind of peace descended, and the local
people began the heartbreaking task of picking up
the wreckage of their lives.
The medical infrastructure of the area had
effectively been destroyed, with hospitals damaged
beyond repair and doctors and nurses unable to train and work.
Everyone suffered, but as ever in human conflict, the most
innocent bore the brunt; babies and small children were dying
from lack of specialist care.
Enter the Lions
It was then that the Lions of British Isles and Ireland entered into a
partnership with the Charity known as Child Advocacy
International, which is devoted to helping children whose health
and life chances have been blighted by war.
The partnership, spurred by necessity and with the support of
our Lions, took immediate and daring steps. The war at that time
was in fact still going on, but during the first year of the
partnership 41 critically ill small children who would otherwise
have had no hope of survival, were snatched out of danger and
‘medi-vacced’ to hospitals in our Multiple District where they
received life saving care. Just two of the infants lost the battle,
most of the children and a number of families stayed with Lions
families to convalesce.
STOP
PRESS
Watch this space for some exciting developments
related to the Lions of MD105 and ‘Gift for Living’
All will be revealed in the next issue. But after 16
years we are on course to continue our excellent
work in saving the lives of defenceless
small children.
Volunteers
The work escalated, and as soon as humanly possible the charity
began working directly in the war zone, extending its activities by
arranging for doctors and nurses from England, Ireland and
elsewhere (all volunteering and donating their time) to go to
Bosnia and help train, or retrain the local demoralised medical
workforce, befriending and encouraging them as colleagues.
Work began in Mostar – a divided city with two separate
hospitals, one in the east, one in the west. With the help of a
major Grant from LCIF work was undertaken to repair and
redevelop the paediatric Intensive Care units, and purchase and
install incubators and other life saving equipment in both
hospitals.
A Bombed-out hospital
The partnership moved on to Sarajevo, where the former modern
and well equipped hospital had been reduced to a bombed out
shell. The Lions/CAI partnership created an Intensive Care Unit for
children, with the aid of Grants. A measure of the need is that in
all the years since, almost all the beds and incubators have been
full, many very sick infants having been brought in by long and
difficult journeys. Well over 1200 young lives have been saved.
Sixteen years on, we are building on the foundations created
in those desperate early years, and the work of “Gift for Living” is
coming full circle. Training of doctors and other medical
professionals is moving onto a higher level, a major step forward
from the situation where it all began. Sophisticated and expensive
equipment is still needed for the vital task of treating vulnerable
tiny babies and sick children; ventilators, incubators, machinery
for keeping delicate bodies at the exact right temperature. All
these and more are still needed.
Could your Club consider making a suitable donation
to ‘Gift for Living’?
District 105-A has been involved with this programme since its
inception. We need your support.
This timely reminder has been adapted and
updated by Lion Brian Dickety, Gift for Living
Officer for 105-A, from articles by LION Editor
Margaret which were published some years ago
in the magazine and supplements.
LIO N
19
LionsTurned Out to
Support Junior Disabled
Games
T
he Nationwide Junior Disabled Games organised by
the Disability Sports Events (DSE) took place in July
at its new venue at Warwick University. Over 250
athletes showcased their talent on track and field
supported by dozens of Lions from 13 different
Clubs.
The DSE is part of the English Federation of
Disability Sport. The Lions of MD105 have pledged to support them
and have already contributed £10,000 so far this year. (MD Officer
Lion John May is hoping to double that figure...)
The athletes were aged between 12 and 20 and had qualified
through regional championships. Our Lions could not help but be
moved by the extreme determination, courage and enthusiasm
shown. The event brought together young people with a wide
range of impairments, many of whom would never have had such
an opportunity without the DSE events.
The Lions have supported this national event for many years and
thus ensured its survival. Car park duties, marshalling field and track
events and serving packed lunches to over 600 competitors and
supporters were just some of the duties happily performed by the
Lions.
A new highlight suggested by District Officer Lion Brian
Whitelegg of 105-BN, was a novelty race of several ‘Lions’, pictured
photo. This was a fantastic success and appreciated by all concerned.
It was a wonderful experience for the young athletes, many of
whom progress to the Paralympic Games. It was also a moving and
rewarding activity for the many Lions who assisted.
The Lions made a short video showing the highlights of the event
which is available on the MD website.
• Abbie Hunnisett winner of the Lions Clubs
Endeavour Trophy, with John May, Ian Clare
and friend.
• The Lions Mascot Race
• Athletics Rule – OK?
LIO N
21
69 * 9 ;744=<73=:< * 9 8=(, )70,.
+ 0.( 2><8/#-3 /<- $#16
6-7!8-! -:-#5 /75
+ ,-7#85 '(& 1$ 2><8/#-3 9>1
213=#72= 6-7!8-! !;$$-#
216%8<27=<13! !;2> 7! :<!<13
81!!* >-7#<3" 81!! 1# 4#7<3
/767"+ )72> %1;3/ =>7= 51; "<:=1 -3/ 6-7!8-! 21;8/ !7:=>- 8<$- 1$ 13- 2><8/
/2$ )"/'1
/2$ 8!#$
'"$ 8!/2) 5$&)8$) !2!'!&'!;$
/%+ -&+'2$+)
3-%(2 .5" !5%+# /% !.5/("5 '-/0 %51.(-2./-%(2 /0./ .5"
,".#-(1 /0" "66%5/ /% "(# *".2,"27 "$/,0-,!. *, 1!,
&1)+%/ &,12',2 -+20$!(#
@(P! -!%N4!N =26L6%L6H! 6N H!/A !C#6L!" %2" 10L636NL6# %$1JL 1J/ 2!F 0%/L2!/NP60
F6LP .612N& :6LP 3!3$!/N 62 3%2A -!%N4!N =26L6%L6H! 0/61/6LA #1J2L/6!N7 .612N
#%2 0/1H6"! %2 !CL/!3!4A H%4J%$4! #13$62%L612 1R N1#6%4 31$646N%L612 %2"
1/Q%26N%L612%4 #%0%$646LA7 F6LP 0146L6#%4 %"H1#%#A7 LP%L #1304!3!2L 1J/ 1LP!/
0%/L2!/ 1/Q%26N%L612 %#L6H6L6!N&> EO2"/!% B%A7 GC!#JL6H! I6/!#L1/ 1R KP64"/!2<N
?!%4LP7 ;26L!" ,%L612N D1J2"%L612
@+2! 1R LP! #P%44!2Q!N 1R LP! )QPL %Q%62NL 3!%N4!N7 %2" 1R 633J26N%L612 62
Q!2!/%47 6N LP%L A1J<H! Q1L L1 5!!0 %L 6L& 81J<H! Q1L L1 $! /!4!2L4!NN7 $!#%JN!
#P64"/!2 FP1 2!!" L1 $! 0/1L!#L!" %/! $1/2 !H!/A "%A& 81J "12<L H%##62%L!
12#!& 81J "1 6L A!%/ %RL!/ A!%/& ON 412Q %N A1J "17 #P64"/!2 %/! N%R!& MJL FP!2
A1J NL107 #P64"/!2 "6!&> E:6446%3 ?& B%L!N7 */&7K1'#P%6/ %2" (/JNL!! 1R (P! M644
9 -!462"% B%L!N D1J2"%L612
42AC@ %.D3@ !CF*BC9F2AC9. #ADC,9F2AC
E?= (.0*@F*B +A9, )ADF8
72C:@ "*9F8
&2B-2C:89&>< ;$'
-,816.2AC@5AB:5D/
4%5 *%5" -(6%5*./-%($ +!#./"2 .(# 6+(#5.-2-(1
/%%,2$ !,".2" )-2-/ '''7,&-67%51
22
LIO N
OCTOB ER/N OVEMBER 2012
.#!+ $* "'-+
,#(*!#* )-%&
%,1 (')!/1#2&M/ /&CM) C (<LCL6&M O3<&6:/ L6M<;&L 6>73LC8(L 7Y YC9<:<&LP
D><:& <6 9C/ 876 A& 9&86<78&( 78 6>& 8&1L 7M <8 /73M :7-C:
RCR&M) 6><L (<LCL6&M 6C;&L 6>& :<2&L 7Y @U. -><:(M&8) (C<:/P
H&CL:&L <L 78& 7Y 6>& 17M:(NL 97L6 -786C?<73L (<L&CL&L) A36
<L &CL<:/ RM&2&86&( A/ C L<9R:& C8( <8&0R&8L<2& 2C--<8&P
%&C6>L CLL7-<C6&( 1<6> 9&CL:&L CM& C (<LCL6&M 6>C6 L>73:(
8&2&M >CRR&8P #2&8 L7) 6>& D7M:( V&C:6> GM?C8<LC6<78
&L6<9C6&L 6>C6 38:&LL 2C--<8C6<78 &YY7M6L CM& <86&8L<W&() 6>&
839A&M 7Y -><:(M&8 1>7 L3YY&M 6>& A:<8(8&LL) >&CM<8? :7LL)
AMC<8 (C9C?& C8( (&C6> -C3L&( A/ 9&CL:&L -73:( <8-M&CL&
-78L<(&MCA:/ A/ 4.S5P
%,1'1 *& ,)(1
E>& H&CL:&L T8<6<C6<2& 1CL Y738(&( <8 4..S 3R78 6>& A&:<&Y
6>C6 &2&8 78& (&C6> YM79 9&CL:&L <L 677 9C8/P F<8-& <6NL
<8-&R6<78) 6>& T8<6<C6<2& >CL 2C--<8C6&( 78& A<::<78 -><:(M&8P
E><L <8-M&(<A:& C-><&2&9&86 >CL M&L3:6&( <8 C 4@Q 17M:(1<(&
M&(3-6<78 <8 -><:( 97M6C:<6/P #2&M/ 6<9& C -><:( <L 2C--<8C6&()
6>& H&CL:&L T8<6<C6<2& -79&L -:7L&M 67 C-><&2<8? <6L ?7C: 7Y
&MC(<-C6<8? 9&CL:&L A/ 4.4.P
)=2 ,!00 +5&( -;# & $51," $&( %! 1**?(10!" &7&1(0+
*!&0,!0 9=2 ,19!# *&.1(7 +5! >&$$1(! =(! =9 +5! *=0+
$=0+3!99!$+1>! 5!&,+5 1(+!2>!(+1=(0 &>&1,&%,!6
/*)+& "'1 "/'1"2# "% $)'0
I<78L >C2& C:1C/L A&&8 C(27-C6&L 7Y 23:8&MCA:& R7R3:C6<78L
$ &LR&-<C::/ -><:(M&8P
E>& *<:: B H&:<8(C XC6&L !738(C6<78 M&-7?8<L&L 6>& <9R7M6C86
M7:& 6>C6 I<78L -C8 R:C/ <8 >&:R<8? &2&M/ -><:( 67 >C2& 6>&
->C8-& 67 :<2& C >&C:6>/ :<Y&P T8 4.S.) 6>& XC6&L !738(C6<78
RM72<(&( I'T! 1<6> C ?MC86 6>C6
&8CA:&( I<78L 67 L3RR7M6 6>& 17M;
7Y 6>& H&CL:&L T8<6<C6<2& 6>M73?>
L7-<C: 97A<:<LC6<78 C8( C(27-C-/P
E>& M&L3:6L 7Y 6><L -7::CA7MC6<78 1&M&
736L6C8(<8?P T8 78& L>7M6 /&CM) I<78L
C8( I'T! L3RR7M6&( 6>& <9938<LC6<78L
7Y 8&CM:/ @S 9<::<78 -><:(M&8" ,:6>73?>
?M&C6 L3--&LL >CL A&&8 C-><&2&()
=?2 <=2. 5&0 =(,: /?0+ %!7?(6
%,1 ."%1&
3,"//1+.1
I<78L CM& 1&::=;8718 Y7M C--&R6<8?
(<YW-3:6 ->C::&8?&LP T8 G-67A&M)
4.SS) 6>& *<:: B H&:<8(C XC6&L
!738(C6<78 -C::&( 3R78 I<78L 67
M<L& 67 C 8&1 ->C::&8?&) 1>&8 <6
C1CM(&( I'T! 6>& L<8?:& :CM?&L6
?<Y6 <8 <6L ><L67M/+ 72&M K5 9<::<78"
E>& XC6&L !738(C6<78 1<:: 3L& 6><L
><L67M<- ?<Y6 67 9C6-> KS Y7M &2&M/ K4 6>C6 I<78L MC<L& 67
>&:R &8( 9&CL:&LP E7?&6>&M) I'T! C8( 6>& XC6&L !738(C6<78
>7R& 67 MC<L& C 676C: 7Y CA736 KS. 9<::<78 A/ J38& 5.) 4.S5P G8&
R738( 1<:: RM72<(& 78& 2C--<8& 67 78& -><:( = C8( 1<:: ?<2&
6>C6 -><:( 6>& ->C8-& 67 :<2& C >&C:6>/ :<Y&"
7$85 \ H([P PY ;]7W M'\! 6]]P P;] `(P]1 ';(77][<] ([_ 1(J]
=>B $;97_3][ ]($; _(D ?3Y6 _](P;T
#J]3D <9?P P;(P ;]7W1 6]]P P;] $;(77][<] 91 KQ! ]79<9&7]T
+3] DYL ( M9Y[R
*]1
IY
\[_9J9_L(7 Y3 '7L& I(6]
->B
-XBB
-N>B
->BB
-XBBB
GP;]3 -
#[$7Y1]_ 91 6D $;]SL] 6(_] W(D(&7] PY"
M9Y[1 '7L&1 \[P]3[(P9Y[(7 K%XB> +WW](7 !L[_
V([[YP(P]_ Y[ P;] &($8 5M'\! : K](17]1 \[9P9(P9J]4U
G3 $;(3<] 6D"
,91(2
K(1P]3$(3_2
+6]39$([ #FW3]112
I(6]
+__3]11
@YH[
EY1P(7 'Y_]
'3]_9P '(3_ Z
#FWT _(P]
A]$L39PD $Y_]
\ ;(J] W(9_ 9[$Y6] P(F.$(W9P(7 <(9[1 9[ P;] P(F D](3 ([_ H91; 6D
_Y[(P9Y[ PY &] P3](P]_ (1 `9?P +9_
VW7](1] P9$8 &YFU
A9<[]_
'1,, :=?
5!,8 ?0
0&>!
,1>!04
%(P]
",.6&. 0.%64/ %/-& 3)'+ 6*0 ()&% -% !-%/
9)#' 1-3% %)2
M9Y[1 '7L&1 \[P]3[(P9Y[(7 !YL[_(P9Y[
N>0 +7$]1P]3 CY(_ AYLP;a O9[<1 ^](P;
)9369[<;(6 )X= /%@
"( +)$/ ,.')./ !% ###*'1)-*,(+&0,.!%/
OCTOB ER/N OVEMBER 2012
LIO N
23
Reach out your hand...
When you reach out your hand you can touch a
heart, just one single step can make a journey
start,
Believe in what you are doing and then you can
inspire, you become more satisfied by lifting others
higher,
Less fortunate, homeless, needy or
poor, find a space in your heart
to give a little more,
A smile is a curve that sets
everything straight;make
someone else smile before it’s too
late,
Serving a community requires no fee, show your
love for others and make a difference…YOU’LL SEE!
So today…
Reach out your hand and touch somebody’s heart,
take the journey with them and allow their
dreams to start.
By Charlotte Emily-Rose Smith
European Young Ambassador of the 21st Century.
•See also page 17
*;) $(!*#(* '"%)%!)%&( 54 # A#8G()84;5A F$ /)#05(<
AC=/59 ;)#/G; F8<#(5:#G5F(4 9F++5GG)0 GF G;)
)/5+5(#G5F( F$ +)#4/)4> -5(9) E77D2 G;) 3)#4/)4
!(5G5#G5@) ;#46
!
%#995(#G)0 D =5//5F( 9;5/08)(
!
-#@)0 #( )4G5+#G)0 B +5//5F( /5@)4
!
!
")98)#4)0 #((C#/ +)#4/)4 0)#G;4 $8F + 1B72777
GF D.?2777
!(@)4G)0 +F8) G;#( '-,&77 +5//5F( 5( +#44
@#995(#G5F( 9#+A#5<(4 #(0 FG;)8 4CAAF8G 4)8@59)4
$#'%"&(!(%& (G 9 "*05A50D&/4 &*0 $/D?4 5*:/D0+46
!
3+/A5* !G*+4 #+//G@4;5B +/5>5?/+
!
$/D? %&**+9 1&H:;+4
< ).-C8 B+9 ,+,?+9
< ).-E88 B+9 ,+,?+9
< ).-FC8 B+9 ,+,?+9
!
!
24
LI ON
).-E88 B+9 ,+,?+9 &*0 ;5>;+9 :/D?4 /54H+0
G* 0G*G9 @&// &H "*H+9*&H5G*&/ $G*A+*H5G*
).-E82888= 5*05A50D&/4 &*0 :/D?4 /54H+0 G*
7$"# '+? 45H+
LCIF and Sight
Lion Wing-Kun Tam writes...
E
arlier this month I was in Bangkok to celebrate 10
years of Sight for Kids, one of our most successful
partnerships. While celebrating our accomplishments,
such as the vision screening of more than 16 million
children, I was also struck by the fact that many
people are still needlessly blind or visually impaired.
Did you know that 80 per cent of visual impairment
in the world can be avoided or cured? That is why our Foundation
provides support for preventing avoidable blindness and restoring
sight to those in need.
LCIF has been collaborating with the Global Network for
Neglected Tropical Diseases through the Sabin Vaccine Institute to
help end suffering caused by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs),
including ones that affect sight. More than 1.4 billion people in
the world are affected by these diseases. The Global Network
envisions a world where children and families can grow in a
community free of NTDs, with a goal to eliminate or control 10
common NTDs by 2020.
Through LCIF's SightFirst programme, Lions have already been
working towards this goal by focusing on two of the most
common NTDs that affect sight: trachoma and Onchocerciasis
(river blindness). Through initiatives that prevent and Treat
infectious diseases, like our SightFirst programmes, visual
impairment around the world has been decreasing, according to
the World Health Organisation.
Another area of health where Lions' efforts are helping to
make a difference is with Measles. Thanks to routine immunization
and vaccination campaigns, fewer children die each day. Though
the number has declined, 380 children still die each day from this
easily preventable disease. We have the power to help them.
With less than US$1 million left to meet the US$10 million
challenge grant issued by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
we will help vaccinate 157 million children this year alongside our
partners through the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative.
Thank you for your continued donations and support of this
initiative. We are truly making an impact on the world.
Wing-Kun Tam
Chairman, Lions Clubs International Foundation
Building
Solidarity for
Tomorrow
That was the theme
for Europa 2012 when
the Lions of Europe
were joined by a
Princess - her father
King Albert is an
Honorary Governor of
Multiple District
112 - Belgium.
There will be full
coverage in the next
issue, but a few
pictures of our
delegates are shown
here…
26
LI ON
Europa
in Brussels
LIO N
27
Sport for All
When the Lionesses and Lions held their Disabled Sports Day
T
hese happy late summer scenes come from the
Disabled Sports Day put on in Yorkshire.
Among Clubs taking part were Castleford,
Doncaster and other local Lions Clubs, and
Pontefract Lionesses.
The ladies from Pontefract were responsible for
registrations, and clocked in 263 competitors on
the day. They also took along their Kurling equipment,
something much enjoyed by all.
• Above: In their cups? These winners (weren’t they all?) were delighted
• Right: Curling - or Kurling as it’s known around here-– but more fun
without all that nasty cold ice!
The 2013 Lioness Conference will be
held on 15-17 February at the Holiday
Inn, Peterborough.
For more information go to: www.lionessclub.org
28
LI ON
A Fresh Look at our PR
Are Lions and all they do really our best-kept secret?
That’s all about to change. Read on…
T
to show how Lions play a central role in our communities.
What is needed for this to succeed? Communication! With this
in mind Lion Mandy Broadbent has been appointed for three days
a week within a PR/Marketing role to assist Lion Ian and Heather to
implement the strategy and support the District PROs at District
and Club level. Lion Mandy, third from left in the picture, is a
professional marketeer, having studied at Manchester (Cert Mktg
& Mge), Salford (PGDip Strategic Marketing) and the University of
Bolton (BA Hons in Marketing and an MSc in E-Marketing) and
with over 25 years working experience in the voluntary not-forprofit sector.
Heather’s strategy calls for Lions at Club, District and national
level to reach out not only locally but also to those who have a
high public and media profile, who are influential and whose
support enhances the credibility of our causes.
Examples include Members of all Parliaments (and after all we
do have our own cross-party Palace of Westminster Lions Club!),
and those with special interests which match Lions’ causes - in
short, to catch the attention of the ‘movers and shakers’.
Do we need to do a lot more ‘moving and shaking’? Yes, we
do! We have to develop and strengthen ties with partners, existing
and potential, and partners come in all shapes and sizes from
Scouts to schools, from women’s groups to hospitals, from services
such as the Fire, Ambulance and other life saving sectors of our
society.
Large or small, we must communicate with them, involve them
in our work and create a mutually supportive ethos.
Lion Ian through Gott’s plan is for quarterly briefing statements
to be delivered to Lions; but this is where “Your PR needs YOU!”
comes in. Clubs must be diligent in giving details of their activities
so that a network can be created centrally to produce a great
brand profile for Lions and its projects. This is not the time for
‘doing good by stealth’ or ‘hiding our light under a bushel’!
For how to bring this about, read on..
A clear, professional approach is being sought with publicity
Continued overleaf
▲
▲
▲
he above question was posed by Lion Ian Gott, the
dynamic new Chairman of the Multiple District
Marketing and PR Committee. Lion Ian is a self
motivated professional with years of experience as
a Sales and Marketing Director for an International
Engineering Company. Lion Ian has worked with a
range of businesses to help them to develop sales
teams and has successfully implemented many a marketing
strategy.
He’s the big chap towards the left of the picture which was
taken when 18 Lions, most of them pictured above, with a variety
of roles relevant to this question throughout our Multiple District
converged on HQ at Kings Heath to thrash out ways we Lions can
‘up our game’, become instantly recognisable and remind the
public out there of all that we do, and how they can help us and
be part of our wonderful achievements not only in the British Isles
and Ireland, but worldwide.
The excellent turnout of these Lions, including those from as far
away as Scotland and Ireland, for a Friday meeting, reflects the
importance placed on this topic and how much they value their
responsibilities.
This was the second such meeting in less than a month aimed
at achieving a significant - and fast - re-booting of our Lions image.
The first, of a much smaller ‘core’ group, attended by Heather
Yaxley, Lion Ian Gott, Lion Mandy Broadbent, Lion Brigitte
Waterfield and Lion Dave Allen took place in early September and
identified the first three of the core projects which would work
best in terms of promoting Lions. These are Life Skills (formerly
TACADE,) Message in a Bottle and Young Leaders in Service (YLIS).
As a qualified Public Relations Consultant, lecturer and author,
Heather Yaxley, who has been connected with Lions for many
years, as her father was a District Governor, gave a passionate
presentation on the new PR/Marketing strategy which the current
Council of Governors had witnessed and passed.
In essence the strategy is designed to increase knowledge and
understanding of who Lions are, and what Lions do, achieve
credibility, engagement and interest on the part of the public and
LIO N
29
Paddling for Profits
A
(and that’s only the Lions!)
whole flock of the little yellow darlings - and
a few Lions in wellies – braved the waters of
the River Bourne to raise a splendid £850
which was shared between Kent Air
Ambulance and ‘Hounds for Heroes’ (a
charity which supplies dogs to wounded exservicemen and women)
By a happy chance the best venue for this kind of thing is
just by the ‘Man of Kent’ pub, so the Lions of Paddock Wood
& District were well placed to oversee two races, the first of
ducks sold by the Lions, with cash prizes, the second for ducks
sold by Neil, the landlord, who offered prizes including meals
in the restaurant, champagne and wine.
The river was, luckily, running at just below wellington
boot level, although Lion Arthur, pictured, must have stepped
into an underwater hole, thus having to return some river
water to where it belongs..
Also pictured was Lion Keith encouraging the slow
swimmers, and Lions Phil, Arthur and Bill seeking out the
winner.
▲
▲
▲
A Fresh Look at our PR
Continued from previous page...
material being instantly recognisable as coming from the world’s
greatest service organisation.
Does this mean interfering with the treasured autonomy of
Clubs and the right to do their own local things? Not at all. Lions
are encouraged even more to carry on with their local projects
which mean so much to their communities while at the same
time being part of the bigger picture.
There is no room here to give a lot of detail about how this
30
LI ON
new PR look will be brought about, but this exciting bold
approach to bolstering the image of our MD105 Lions will, over
the next few months, be introduced at District, Zone and Club
level with the help of those who attended the meetings, chiefly
the District Marketing/Public Relations Officers.
To quote Chairman Ian Gott who does not mince his words:
“With your help we are going to change the future. It has often
been said that ‘Lions is the best kept secret’ - sometimes with a
hint of pride! Collectively we should be ashamed of ourselves!
Lions Clubs have been in the British Isles and Ireland for more
than 60 years and we often describe ourselves as ‘Like Rotary’!”
He rests his case…
MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONVENTION TORQUAY 2013
AWelcome from the
Chairman ofTorbay
Council
I
would like to extend a very warm welcome to Torbay on the occasion of the
Lions Multiple District Convention in 2013.
Torbay is proudly called the English Riviera – it has a kind climate and stunning
natural environment which I hope you will have time to explore during your stay.
I wish you an enjoyable and rewarding Convention.
Your Host
Committee Awaits
O
n behalf of the Host
Committee I extend a
warm welcome to the MD
Convention Torquay 2013
to be held the Riviera
Centre. Torquay is a
beautiful area to visit with
many tourist attractions and gardens.
The Committee has been working hard to
compile a programme which will have something
for everyone.
The Riviera Centre is ideally located where all
types of accommodation are within easy reach.
There is the opportunity to use the SPA facilities
at the Centre; the Grand Hotel is the
headquarters Hotel and within walking distance
of the Centre.
Please look at the Convention page on the
Multiple District web-site where there are links to
the accommodation booking service at the
Riviera Centre and also the Convention social
bookings which will be coordinated by our
MDHQ staff.
PDG Brenda Wood
Host Committee Chairman
Roger Stringer
Councillor Roger Stringer,
Chairman of Torbay Council
A Convention for Service
T
he Host Committee members are working flat out to
ensure everything is perfect for our 62nd Annual Multiple
District Convention. And all it needs now is you!
On behalf of your Council of Governors I extend to every
member of MD 105 an invitation to join us in Torquay to
celebrate the Service we have given to all those, both at
home and abroad, who need our help.
We are returning to Torquay for our AGM as, quite honestly, it’s the
type of place you want to return to and it can offer us everything we
need to make this Convention the best ever for
our members.
The Convention venue and the hotels are
second to none, so why not join us to meet up
with old friends and make some new ones.
This is your chance to ask questions of our
International President Wayne Madden and
your Multiple District Officers and influence
the way in which our Multiple District is
managed.
Your Council, the Host Committee and I
look forward to welcoming you all at your Convention in
Torquay next year.
Martin Morgan
Chairman of Council
LIO N
31
Message from the Multiple
District Convention Chairman
Y
My Dear Fellow Lions,
ou will see opposite a programme of events for the
Convention weekend and I hope that you will find
this helpful in planning an informative and enjoyable
weekend. You will note that again there is no Social
Booking Form this year.
Last year we successfully piloted on-line booking and
again this year your MDHQ staff and I, supported by
your Host Committee Chairman, are encouraging “on-line” bookings.
To book your Social Events please go to the MD Website
www.lionsmd105.org – then click on “Convention” – then click on
“Download Convention Booking Form” and follow the
directions.
If however, you cannot for some reason complete on line, or just
prefer not to, there are two alternative methods available:
i. Ring MDHQ and complete the booking over the telephone and
pay by card over the phone.
ii. Ring or email MDHQ and they will forward you a Booking Form
and you can complete, pay by cheque and return by post to MDHQ.
Alternately, download the Booking Form from the link above.
Offering the on-line booking method last year was very successful
32
LI ON
and the majority of Lions used it. This resulted in a
saving in MDHQ staff time and fewer problems
with lost forms etc. I would again encourage
every Lion to use this method if possible.
If you have any queries or concerns, then
please ring Brigitte at MDHQ. Alternatively
feel free to ring me direct.
In terms of Hotel Bookings, this year we
are using the “Conference Torquay” facility
which is again accessed via the MD website. Click
on “Convention” – Then click on “Hotel Booking
Information” – and then follow the directions to access the
Conference Torquay website.
The Convention Headquarters hotel is “The Grand Hotel”
ideally located on the seafront and a short walk from The Riviera
Conference Centre. Already the booking of rooms is going well and I
would suggest early booking to secure your room.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in Torquay for
what I’m sure will again be a great Convention in this wonderful
seaside location.
IPCC Lion Tony Gadsby
Friday 26th April
ALL TAKING PLACE AT TORQUAY
Programme of Events
Registration
2pm to 6.30 pm
Delegates Reception
Exhibition Stands
2pm to 6.30 pm
Rosetor Suite
Civic Reception
6.30pm to 7.15pm
Rosetor Suite
Host Night Theme Flower Power)
7.30pm to 12.00pm
Arena Hall
Saturday 27th April
Registration
8am to 2pm
Delegates Reception
Exhibition Stands
8am to 5pm
Rosetor Suite
Convention Business Session 1st and 2nd
Plenary Sessions
9am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm Forum Hall
Ploughman’s lunch (to be pre booked)
Over lunch time period
Gala Dinner
7pm for 7.30pm
Arena Hall
Registration
8.30am to 9.30am
Delegates Reception
Exhibition Stands
8.30am to 9.30pm
Rosetor Suite
Convention Business 3rd Plenary Session
9.30am to 1.00pm
Forum Hall
PDGs and MJF Luncheon (Details and bookings via PDG
Lion Mike Cooke, e-mail:mccooke@hotmail.com)
1.30pm onwards
To Be Confirmed
Sunday 28th April
LIO N
33
Highlights of Torquay
and its surroundings
The Venue – Riviera International Conference Centre
The Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC) is Torquay’s
multipurpose Conference, Exhibition and Banqueting facility offering
total flexibility for every type of event. Located just off the seafront, the
RICC enjoys a wide range of accommodation within walking distance and
yet is only minutes away from the town centre.
Waves Leisure Pool - it’s indoor family fun! The popular leisure pool
features a giant flume and wave machine to add an extra splash of fun.
Lifestyle Health & Fitness Suite - Torquay’s premier and friendly gym,
featuring an extensive mix of the very latest cardiovascular and resistance
machines. There are 57 fitness stations include Concept II Rowers, heart rate
steppers, cross trainers and a complete range of resistance equipment. There's
air conditioning, TV monitors and sound system as well as experienced friendly
instructors on hand at all times for your safety, comfort and enjoyment.
The Centre offers its own speciality restaurant, the Bay Brasserie, providing a
selection of light bites, snacks, a la carte dishes, and refreshments, all
served in relaxed continental style surroundings indoors and on the south
facing terrace.
Accommodation
Hotels range from the 4 Star Imperial Hotel, and the independently owned
Grand Hotel, to cosy, clean and inspected small hotels and guesthouses and a
quality budget Premier Inn. Conference Torquay, with their on-line free
accommodation booking service, will help delegates find the serviced or selfcatering accommodation that suits them and their budget. Where else
can you find over 2000 beds within walking distance of the venue,
many on the seafront itself?
www.conferencetorquay.co.uk • 01803 206 302
accommodation@conferencetorquay.co.uk
The English Riviera
On the English Riviera there is an abundance of activities and things to
see and do. As the only urban accredited Geopark in Europe, the English
Riviera has a wealth of history. Its Jurassic Coastline can be explored not
only from the sky but also by boat or by an informative bus tour.
Torre Abbey Historic House and Gardens, Paignton Zoo & Botanical
Gardens, and Kents Cavern Underground show caves, the most famous
Stone Age home in Britain, are just a few of the attractions on offer to
explore.
Torquay’s history is probably best known for its connection with
Agatha Christie, but there is so much more to its past than this;
Brunel, the Singer family, Darwin, Cavemen and Romans, Celts,
Saxons, Vikings, Normans and Crusaders, as well as the Elizabethan,
Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Another important part of your stay is “food” and Torquay can offer a
complete range, from simple pavement bars and cafes to Michelin star
restaurants.
34
LI ON
Fear of the different
By a Lion who now knows there's nothing to fear and much to celebrate.
W
days) I was a bit trepidatious. My first real contact involved a 150
e’ve been there before. We get nice
mile coach journey with ten young people. By the time we were
and cosy in our Lionistic world and
20
miles into the journey I was converted and I've been deeply
someone comes along and suggests
involved
now for 30 years. I haven't once regretted it.
we do something different. It
I
know
of a Club that has been approached by a young
happened when Leos was promoted
learning
disabilities
man to allow him to join them. He has been
broadly. “Thay are too young and
involved
in
a
few
events
and many members of the Club have
irresponsible.” Yet when we did make
warmed
to
him.
Some
are
still scared and don't know how to
the investment the rewards were there to reap. Many top Lions
react
around
him
and are resisting his membership.
today began their involvement with us as Leos.
If
they
persist,
they will lose on so many levels.
It happened when some had the temerity to
They
will
never
know the joys that a Down’s
suggest that women should be allowed to join
Syndrome
person
can bring with them. They
our Clubs. There was uproar. I well remember
“They will never
will
never
know
the
pride they can feel
Clubs where half the members said they
know
the
joys
that
a
when
members
of
the
public see such a
would resign if women joined. Yet they did
person
and
react
favourably.
There are 1.2
join and few actually resigned and we are
Down’s Syndrome person
million
people
in
Britain
with
learning
much the better for all of it.
can
bring..they
will
never
disabilities.
That's
one
in
60.
Some
are
Now we come to disabilities. Our world,
beyond
almost
anything
but
most
would
know the pride ..when
sadly, is populated by disabilities. Some are
add value and dignity to your Club.
obvious and bearable. Some are obvious and
people see them...and
If you are faced with this dilemma, don’t
scare ‘normal’ people. I know of 30 Lions
reject
the person out of hand. Take time to
react
favourably”
who are blind. I know many Lions in
get
to
know
them, let them join and give
wheelchairs or who hobble on crutches or
yourself
time
to
come to terms with something
walking sticks. I don't know any Lions with learning
that
at
first
sits
uncomfortably
with you. If you accept
difficulties, but I'd like to.
someone
with
learning
difficulties
into
your
Club, the public will
Like many, when it was first suggested that I become involved
react
with
positivity.
If
you
reject
them
without
trying and the
with special needs schools, those catering for the severely disabled
public
finds
out
I
leave
you
to
think
about
the
consequences.
or Down’s Syndrome (they used to be called Mongols in those
Jane’sTriumphant Departure
T
he 2012 Europa Forum marked the
culmination of one particular project for
Lion Jane Armitage, when she stepped down
after five years as European Young
Ambassadors Officer.
Although she confesses to a certain sadness
at the end of this era- she is being succeeded
by Lion Dieter Van Hoyce of Belgium - she reckons that the
time for a change had come. As she says: “After a time one
begins to repeat things, so a fresh approach is always
good…”
And she can certainly depart with head held high, as in
her five-year stint she has seen three
remarkable young people from our
Multiple District emerge as
victors – Cherry Tripp at Cannes
(2008), Shane O’Brien at
Bologna (2010) and Charlotte
Smith at Brussels (2012)
And Jane is not leaving the
Youth activities arena
completely, since she continues as
Young Leaders in Service Officer for
the Multiple District.
LIO N
35
Music Competition 2013
T
he piano is the chosen instrument for the Lions
Music Competition in 2013.
The Multiple District finals will be held at the
Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 7 April
2013. The winner will go on to play at the
Multiple District Convention in Torquay, and
thence to the 2013 Europa Forum in Istanbul
where he/she will compete against other young people from
Europe.
Details may be found on the MD 105 website under ‘Youth’
....and for 2014
Europa Forum
comes to
‘Brum’ in 2014
• PCC Jeff Byers,
Chairman of the Europa
Forum Committee
The French Horn is the instrument which has been selected
for contestants in 2014, when the Europa Forum is to be held in
our Multiple District (see right). The music competition will be
organised at a music school close to the main Forum venue.
Birmingham will be the venue for
Forum 2014, which will be held from
October 30 to 1 November, centred on
the Hilton Metropole Hotel, with all
seminars, plenary sessions and social
events held in the Hotel.
The venue is conveniently close to
Birmingham Airport, with its excellent
connections to Europe, America and
the Middle East/Asia.
The application from MD105 was
endorsed at the 2012 Europa Forum
in Brussels.
COMING THIS NOVEMBER ON YOUR TV:
Lions TV
V
Channel 2122
Channel 401
401
Lions Club International, MD105 and Gryphon Productions Ltd are proud to present: LIONS TV.
From the last week of November onwards Lions TV will be broadcast weekly on Information TV (SKY Channel
annel 201 an
and
nd Freesat Channel 403).
403)
% ., /3 96;:!<8:
8: B>: :/68<"8:
68<"8: ?@ */;>
> */>:
BC=B>
;> #6/E
#6 )8/F865
F865 .2
B 2
BC7
*-%'1
*/>:B $BC=B>8CCB
B>: */;>
.28 2BC702;!6
C;>4 32;D /3 "28 >8D ;&</BC ., 32;D ;7
ub and will inform
form and entertain you
u with news
ws from
fr
a clubs
bs in our
o multiple
ltiple district,
d rict
r charities close to our hearts
hearrts and much more.
our club
all
D88E B>: /7 @;! A/33
+8 D/CC E889 @;! />7;6A8: D28> "28 (63" 893/;:8 D/CC B/65 -" D/CC ?8 B/68: ;><8 B D88E D/"2 "D; 6898B"3 /> "28 3BA8 D
an episode: it will be available online too!
u or your
you club have an interesting
esting story
sto to share, or you
y want
a to propose
ropose someone
one for the “Lion of the Week”;
Week”; please
p
If you
contact us on
d
v
producers@lionstv.co.uk.
7;6AB
;
><C!:/>4 "/A83 B>:
>: :B
;
);68 />7;6AB"/;>
;> "28 32;D /><C!:/>4
:B"83 ;7 ;!66 (63" ?6
?6;B:<B3" D/CC 7;CC;D
3;;>5
Visit www.LionsTV.co.uk for the latest information.
Follow us on Twitter:
@LionsTV_UK
36
LI ON
Obituary
MORGAN: Lion Alan (68)
Llandudno Lions Club. With sadness
members report the death of Lion Alan
after a long illness. An active member for
19 years, Alan was held in high esteem by
his fellow Lions who will treasure his
contribution and ready wit and are
honoured to have known him both as a
colleague and friend. Condolences go to
his two sisters.
★★★
GIBBINS: Lion Ian Grant, MJF
Derby Lions Club. Members are sad to
report the death of Lion Ian a Charter
Member in 1973. He held many posts
within the Club, including President and
Secretary, and was active on Welfare and
Fund-raising Committees. He had a great
sense of humour and will be greatly
missed by Club members, whose deep
sympathy goes to his wife Margo and
family.
★★★
These Lions of our Multiple District have recently
left us. We honour their memory and the
contribution they made in their Lionistic service
for the good of others.
PAIGE: Lion Brian (80)
Sevenoaks Lions Club. With great sadness
members report the death of Lion Brian
after a protracted fight against cancer. A
Charter Member, he served for over 44
years, during which time he was twice
President and carried out various other
Club roles. Brian was a dedicated Lion and
a great source of fun. Our Club has lost a
great member and our thoughts and
prayers go to his wife Doreen and family.
★★★
MILLS: Lion Anthony, MBE
Havant Lions Club. Members will greatly
miss the humour and energy which
characterised Lion Tony. His 42 years in
the Services inspired him to indulge his
taste for adventure. Tony continued to
exercise his organisational skills in the Club
and even when a degenerative disease
impaired his speech and movement,
initiated and organised the annual Solent
Singalong cruise. Our thoughts are with
his wife Hazel and family.
GIBSON: Lion Marjorie
Fleetwood and Cleveleys Lions Club.
Members are sad to report the death of
Lion Marjorie after a long illness. She was
a much respected and valued member
over the years she was able to participate
in Club activities. Deep sympathies go out
to her daughter and her many friends.
BEER: Lion Graham MJF (79)
Ilkeston Lions Club. Members are sorry to
announce the passing of Lion Graham. He
was a Charter Member and held most
posts in the Club and was well respected.
Lion Graham will be sadly missed.
★★★
★★★
MUSGRAVE: Lion Dave (77)
Tonbridge Lions Club. Members regret to
report the sudden death of Lion Dave. A
member for 21 years, he was President in
2006 and had held a variety of posts
including more recently that of Technician
on the Talking Newspaper. He will be
much missed and our sympathy and
thoughts go to his wife Linda and family.
★★★
BIANT: Lion Nirmal (69)
Nottingham West Lions Club. With great
sadness and regret we pay tribute to Lion
Nirmal who passed away in June. As a
dedicated Charter Member and Past
President he served the less fortunate
through Lionism with distinction and
kindness for some 18 years. Our
sympathies go to his family and friends.
★★★
★★★
BARKWELL: Lion Brian (79)
Okehampton & District Lions Club. With
great sadness members report the passing
of Charter Member and Past President
(twice) Lion Brian. He was a great friend
to many as well as a devoted family man.
He will be sadly missed by his fellow Lions
and the wider community. Our thoughts
are with his wife Mary and family.
BLYTHE: Lion John (82)
Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club.
Members are sad to report the death of
Lion John who served the Club as
President, Secretary and Treasurer during
his many years as a member. He will be
greatly missed by all. Our gratitude to
John and our deepest sympathies go to his
wife Anne. He will be greatly missed.
MONGIA: Lion Raj
Northwood Lions Club. Members regret to
announce the sudden and unexpected
death of Lion Raj, a member for over 20
years. He was a committed Lion who
despite his own adversities remained
interested in Club activities. A respected
member, he gave freely of his
companionship, enjoying every minute of
his Lions life. He will be sadly missed and
the thoughts and sympathy of his fellow
Lions go out to his family.
★★★
FOWKES: Lion Bernard
Ross on Wye Lions Club. Members are sad
to report the passing of Lion Bernard who
joined in 1988 and served as President,
Secretary and PR Officer. He was
instrumental in setting up the local Youth
Club and the building of the town’s
bandstand. He also led in the Club’s Sight
Projects, collecting thousands of
spectacles. Bernard will be sadly missed by
Club members who send sympathy to his
wife Jo and daughters.
★★★
TARBITT: Lion Fraser, MJF (70)
Hartlepool Lions Club. With great sadness
members report the death of Lion Fraser.
He was an active and dedicated member
for 27 years, undertaking many Club
officer duties, including being President on
ten occasions and District Secretary for 16
years until ill health forced him to
relinquish this post last year. He will be
sadly missed and his fellow Lions extend
deepest sympathy to his wife Anne and
family.
★★★
LABUS: Lion George (63)
Chester Lions Club. Members are sad to
report the death of Lion George in a road
accident whilst on holiday in his native
Poland. George joined Chester Lions in
2005, soon after he settled in England.
George was a great Fund Raising worker
and he and Teresa have been regular
social participants throughout the past
seven years. He will be missed for his
sense of humour and his friendship.
Continued on page 39
LION
37
Horses for Courses:
K
How two Lions Clubs helped…
eeping the young people safe was the priority
when the Lions of Bletchley, Milton Keynes
looked for ways to help the local Ride High
charity, which provides horse riding experience
for disadvantaged children between the ages of
11 and 18, many of them with severe problems
and personal issues.
When the Lions learned that the charity had to borrow riding
helmets, many of them ten years old and past their best, the
Lions came up with smart, safe new ones, which now belong to
the charity, with the young people being responsible for them.
Riding is only one part of this small charity’s highly effective
activities. For every hour spent riding and caring for the horses,
the children spend one and a half hours in the classroom or on
social activities.
The changes in the young people are quite remarkable. The
Ride High organisers told the Lions that three former students
had gone on to equine studies, one to the School of Racing,
and another is training to be a vet.
The Youth Policy of the Bletchley Lions is to provide support
for such organisations, and, they say: We are proud to do so”.
Lion President Doreen Freeman was pictured with two of the
young people, and, of course, a very important member of the
Ride High staff!
...and more horses at Lymm
I
t was a case of Lions, Teas and Horses when Lymm Lions
put on afternoon teas in the local Community Centre to
raise money for the Camsley Grange Riding for the
Disabled.
The funds raised were supplemented by the Lions and
they were able to present the RDA with £600, sufficient
to provide about seven months worth of shoeing and farriery
costs, or 20 weeks of feed for four horses.
Horse riding for disabled people not only benefits
mobility, posture and co-ordination, but also encourages the
development of personal confidence and self esteem.
...and the countryside was in the air forWoking Lions also
T
hey were at the Club’s
fund-raising marquee
and team at the West
End Agricultural Fayre,
and caught on this
picture were friend
and helper Scott Hillman, Lion Peter
Hobbs, Lion President Bob Hills,
Lion John Cooper, helper Irena
Patoto and Lion Adrian Smith.
38
LI ON
Obituary
Continued from page 37
CRABTREE: Lion Don (73)
Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club.
Members regret to announce the death of
Lion Don after a long illness bravely borne.
Don chaired the Youth Committee and his
dedicated work with Young Ambassadors,
local schools and youth groups reaped
rich rewards for Lions. His commitment
was recognised with the recent
presentation of a Bert Mason
Humanitarian Award. He will be greatly
missed and sympathies go to Pauline and
the family.
★★★
LEE: PDG Lion Michael, MJF
Thurles Lions Club. With heartfelt sadness
members report the death of Lion
Michael, one of the longest serving
members, who served as District Governor
for 105-I in 1987/88. He was the man his
fellow Thurles Lions looked to for advice
and leadership. Without doubt he gave of
his best to Lions. He will be greatly
missed. Our deep sympathies go to his
wife Sally, an integral part of his Lions life
and a great support, and to the family.
★★★
LAWLESS: Lion Aidan
Monasterevin Lions Club. Members are
sad to report the death of Lion Aidan, a
Past President and most valued member. A
hard working and dedicated Lion, he will
be sadly missed. The Club extends
condolences to his wife Marie and family.
★★★
JONES: Lion Geoffrey Alan (69)
Flint & District Lions Club. It is with great
sadness that members report the death of
Past President Lion Alan, following a short
illness. During his 13 years of service he
had held many posts Club and was
currently Vice President and Chairman of
the Welfare Committee. He was the
organiser of District Convention Golf
Tournaments. He had a great sense of
humour, was well respected and will be
sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers
are with his wife Elaine.
★★★
HODGSON: Sheila (70)
Warmsworth and Edlington Lions Club
regret to announce the loss of President
Sheila. In 2005 she was Charter President
and completed her fourth term she was
District Young Ambassador Chairman for
three years. Sheila was an active member,
fun and high spirits were always a feature
in her life and a great inspiration to all.
She will be sadly missed.
★★★
SENIOR: Lion Robert, MJF
Denby Dale District Lions Club. With
heavy hearts members report the passing
of Robert, a highly respected and long
serving Lion. Recently too ill to be active
in Lions, Robert had until then brought
wisdom in meetings and humour to social
events. Our thoughts are with Ann and his
family. (Santa will be missing an elf this
Christmas…)
BROWN: Lion John (80)
Selby District Lions Club. Members are sad
to announce the passing of Lion John after
a long battle with prostate cancer. An
active and dedicated member for 11 years
he was President for the second time
when he died. He will be remembered for
his enthusiasm in recruiting new
members. He will be sadly missed and his
fellow Lions extend deep sympathy to his
partner Doreen and family.
★★★
★★★
DAY: Lion John
Tenterden Lions Club. With great sadness
members report the death of Lion John,
who joined in 1961 and served in a
number of roles, including being President
in 1972. His particular achievement was
the building and yearly maintenance of
the Father Christmas float. He was a
charming, considerate and helpful
member, who in spite of being very ill
continued to attend meetings. He will be
sorely missed, and our thoughts and
prayers are with his wife Joan and family.
Obituary items may
be sent directly to
the Editor
(see page 4) and will
be used in the next
available issue
Who’s
Your
District PRO?
In this issue (see page 29) we tell of a new take
on the Multiple District PR. A crucial arm of this
is the District Public Relations Officers.
But do you know who yours is? To save
having to look them up, they are handily set
out below (after all not every Lion has a copy of
the yellow MD Directory):
105-A: LionNaresh Gupta, 120 Willesden High Road,
London NW10 2PN
Tel: (H) 0208 924 4912 (B) 0208 451 3188
Email: pro@lions105a.org.uk
105-BN: Lion Eileen Taylor, 3 Spring Mill Walk ,
Smallbridge, Rochdale OI16 2PF
Tel: 01706 523789
Email: pro@lions105bn.or.uk
105-BS: Lion Beverley Stanyer, 93 Boney Hay Road,
Burnt wood WS7 9AN
Tel: (H) 01543 686555
Email: coppa_chik@hotmail.com
105-C: Lion Nigel Perry, |Springfield, Ripley Road,
Knaresborough, HG5 9BY
Tel: 01423 863419
Email: pro@lions105c.org.uk
105-D: Lion James McGregor, 40 Wallace Road,
Copnor, Portsmouth PO2 7LA
Tel: 02393 690708
Email: pro@lions105d.org.uk
105-E: Lion Elaine Kitchen, 2 Pavilion Way, New
Walthan, Grimsby DN36 4WT
Tel: 01472 238841
Email: communications@lions105e.org.uk
105-EA: Lion Mike Clipston, 26 Parkland Road,
Sprowston, Norwich NR6 7RG
Tel: 01603 429380 Email: pr@lions105a.com
105-I:
Lion Malcolm Dawson, Oulart, Killuney,
Armagh BT61 9HJ Tel: 028 3752 7150
Email:wmdawson@gmail.com
105-M: Lion Graham Sharp, The Old Coach Hose,
The Poplars, Leicester Road, Market
Harborough LE16 7AU Tel: 01858 433396
Email: publicity@lions105m.org.uk
105-NE: Lion Lachlan McKay, 17 Almond Square,
Edinburgh EH12 8TZ
Tel: 01313 392628
Email: Lionlachlan@btinternet.com
105-SE: Lion Bill Blake, 13 Amberley Close, Send Barns
Lane, Send, GU23 7BX
Email: wlb@blake-consult.org.uk
105-SW: Lion David Atkins, 12 Green Lane, Street,
BA16 0QL Tel: 01458 443055
Email: liondatkins@btinternet.com
105-W: Lion Alan Hale, 91 Lays Drive, Keynsham,
Bristol BS 31 2LD Tel: 0117 9837923
Email: pro@lions105-W.org.uk
Youth Camp 2012
Lion Barry Collins reflects
T
he Multiple District Youth Camp was held in the
City of Liverpool in August, when 40 young
people, whose ages ranged from 18 to 21,
travelled from 28 different countries to participate
in the ten day event which is part of the Lions
Clubs International Youth Exchange programme.
Peru, Argentina, Iceland, Russia, Canada, USA,
Estonia and Japan were just a few of the countries represented.
The young people experienced 10 days staying with host
families in the British Isles before arriving at Youth Camp. The aim
of the Youth Exchange Scheme is to ‘foster a spirit of
understanding amongst the peoples of the world and to provide
cultural exchange.’ They develop friendships which promise to
survive a lifetime.
Liverpool, the City of Culture in 2008, was chosen as the
centre for the Youth Camp and our visitors were accommodated
at the famous Adelphi Hotel.
While in the North West the group
visited Helmshore textile museum, art
galleries, a stately home, a Titanic
exhibition, the Beatles exhibition and
Liverpool Football Club. They were given
a civic reception by the Lord Mayor of
Liverpool followed by a tour of the Town
Hall. Other trips included a visit to the
Southport Flower Show and an afternoon
sailing and canoeing.
Some of the group took part in a ‘live’
interview on a BBC radio morning show
and Lions Clubs International and our
host families received much praise from
our young charges.
40
LI ON
The Gala Night was held at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. It was
well supported and the attendees were entertained by all 40
members of the Youth Camp. The quote from a local newspaper
sums it up:-
Dancing with Lions!
I would like to thank the Lions from District 105-BN for inviting me to
their recent Youth Camp gala dinner.
It’s not often you will see young people from 28 different countries
singing Beatles hits, dancing the St Bernard Waltz and teaching me
to dance to a Brazilian based euro disco number! It was an honour to
meet so many positive young adults expressing a real passion for
Liverpool and to witness firsthand the inspirational work of the Lions
Club – how many people can say they've danced with Lions?
• Cllr Gary Millar, Deputy Lord Mayor; Chairman
Employment, Enterprise & Skills Select Committee
SightFirst Prevents
Blindness in NewWays
L
• A woman in Ethiopia has her eyes screened for trichiasis.
ions are leaders in sight. From funding cataract
surgeries and diabetic retinopathy projects to
providing medication for river blindness and
trachoma, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
has been preventing avoidable blindness on a global
scale for more than 20 years through the SightFirst
programme.
As announced during Campaign SightFirst II, SightFirst seeks to
combat existing and emerging threats to sight through research
initiatives. In August, the first SightFirst research grants were
approved. By focusing on priority eye diseases (cataract, trachoma
and uncorrected refractive error), SightFirst will evaluate eye care
delivery and needs, blindness prevention strategies and barriers to
services through these grants.
“Funding research priorities related to operations and
evaluative components will add significant value to all of the
future SightFirst projects,” says Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao of the LV
Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, and a member of the
LCIF SightFirst Advisory Committee. “These research projects will
provide better evidence on which future projects can be formed
and built.”
One of the first LCIF research grants focuses on trichiasis, an
eye disease that turns the eyelid inward,
causing the eyelashes to painfully rub the
eyeball and scar the cornea, potentially
causing blindness. To combat this disease,
the University of Pennsylvania School of
Medicine will evaluate the safety and
effectiveness of a new, post-surgery
medication to treat people in Ethiopia who
undergo surgery for trichiasis; the medication
should help reduce the risk of disease
recurrence. The first of its kind, the study is
highly relevant to global trachoma
elimination efforts. It is closely linked to
SightFirst investments in trachoma surgeries
and potentially groundbreaking in its
attempt to improve trichiasis surgery for
patients.
Continuing efforts in trachoma research, a
second LCIF research grant examines
methods of finding and encouraging patients
with trachoma to undergo trichiasis surgery
in Tanzania. This will improve access to care
for those in need. The study, led by Johns Hopkins Dana Center
for Preventative Ophthalmology, will also examine if the methods
for finding trachoma patients will help eliminate the backlog of
trichiasis surgeries in areas of Tanzania.
Two other projects funded under SightFirst’s research
programme are rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB)
initiatives. These RAABs will help Lions and their partners to
properly plan and implement future SightFirst projects by
determining the prevalence and causes of eye health issues and
the barriers patients have to accessing eye care.
As part of the two grants awarded for RAABs, the Centre for
Eye Research Australia, in partnership with Sudirohusodo General
Hospital and Hasanuddin University, will conduct a RAAB in
Indonesia to provide information on the causes of vision loss in
Sulawesi. In Bolivia, the Instituto Nacional de Oftalmologia Bolivia,
Sociedad Boliviana de Oftalmologia and other organisations will
complete a RAAB to define the eye care needs in Cochabamba, La
Paz and Santa Cruz.
By researching vision loss and eye care needs in these regions,
SightFirst and LCIF will have a better understanding of eye care
needs and priorities. Together with the trachoma research
initiatives, these grants will lead to more effective treatment and
blindness prevention in the future.
LIO N
41
Take the Challenge of a
Lifetime for LIBRA
Day 1:
Fly London to Amman, overnight in hotel accommodation
Day 2:
We depart bustling Amman to make our way to the Dead Sea
which is 430 metres below sea level. On route are some of the
most fantastic views across the River Jordan towards Jerusalem and
the West Bank. Before lunch you can enjoy floating in the world's
largest expanse of salt water. This will refresh you for your
afternoon trek in this beautifully mountainous region.
Day 3:
We have a challenging day of trekking into the glorious Petra
Mountains and across the ‘hamada’ landscape – a dry,
mountainous land. Nabataean ruins are frequent in this area. It is
on this day that we have the best chance of coming across a
Bedouin camp and trying traditional tea. We end the day exploring
the site of Little Petra before heading to our tented camp in the
mountains.
T
he Lions International Blood Research Appeal
(LIBRA) is calling on supporters to take up a special
overseas challenge to Jordan, in a bid to help raise
£100,000 for its Giving 4 Growth Campaign. The
unique trek, from 9 to 13 October 2013, takes in
some of the most amazing sites that Jordan has to
offer. Fundraisers will be able to enjoy visiting the
‘lost city’ of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (It has also been
nominated by the BBC as one of the 40 places to see before you
die!)
Petra is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and
greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the
sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who
settled in the city more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an
important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes.
The following gives you a brief taste of the challenge ahead, but
for more detailed information and a brochure please do not
hesitate to contact the LIBRA events team on 01483 425363 or
email info@libralionscharity.org
Deposit: £199
The sponsorship level is £2400, with half being used for travel
expenses and the remaining for LIBRA.
42
LI ON
AUGUST/ SEPTEMB ER 2012
Day 4:
Today we trek to Petra, the ancient and spectacular city which has
been a World Heritage Site since 1985. We enter through the ‘back
door’ at the Monastery, Petra’s largest monument. Once there we
will have the day to explore its stunning architectural beauty. This
evening we will celebrate our achievements with an authentic
Jordanian meal.
Day 5:
Fly Amman to London.
Please enquire about trekking availability now, while places still remain.
www.libralionscharity.org
Lion Aden’s a champ
200 times over
But who’s counting!
“Lions are volunteers who make things
happen.”
That’s what it says on the side of the Lions’float
at Runcorn Carnival, and that’s certainly what
Warrington Lion Aden Walker does.
Super active in spite of having some problems,
Lion Aden has won 200 medals as a swimmer in
the Special Olympics and was Warrington’s
Sportsman of the Year in 2011. Unsurprisingly, his
fellow Lions were thrilled when he was selected as
an Olympic Torch Bearer.
This picture was taken when the Warrington
Club, which is in 105-BN, was giving a hand to
neighbours 105-BS when Runcorn Lions were
running a membership drive.
The‘Mini Olympics’
...Brilliant!
T
hat was the verdict of
Sleaford & District Lioness
Club when they sponsored
a ‘mini-Olympics’ enjoyed
by seven teams including
one from the ‘Laffletics
Club’ members, local
Cubs, and pupils from Kesteven and
Sleaford High School for Girls who
competed in sports such as curling,
boccia, Speed Bounce and others all to the accompaniment of a great
deal of excitement, and noise!
Lioness President Jackie Creedon
presented the winners’ medals, and
Paul McCarthy, an organiser of the
Laffletics Club, brought along the Olympic
torch he had carried. Everyone wanted to
hold it, even the Lionesses! (Thelma Smith
another Laffletics organiser, carried a torch
in the Paralympics)..
All who took part demanded a re-run
next year – always a good sign!
LIO N
43
Fun and Friendship
AT THE 2013 BLACKMORE VALE LIONS ANNUAL RALLY
T
he Blackmore Vale Lions Club will be holding their
32nd Rally from 7-9 June 2013.
This ever popular event has always drawn visitors
from Lion Clubs throughout the Multiple District
and abroad from the South West to the North
and Europe.
Already there is great interest being shown in
the 2013 event.
Having had a rest from it last year the Blackmore Vale Lions
intend this to be a Rally to remember!
As always there will be some great entertainment with the
highlight being the Themed Saturday night fancy dress dinner.
Just look at these photos of some previous events which
include ‘Allo Allo’, A Day at the Races’ and ‘Shipwrecked’.
Next year’s theme is “Nursery Rhymes” which will
certainly conjure up clever, colourful, funny and amazing
costumes - from the sublime to the ridiculous!
The rally will again be held at Gartells Light Railway in
Yenston, Somerset.
This is a great Lions event with fantastic food, fun, great
music, entertainment and Lions fellowship!
44
LI ON
And in 2013…
The good ne
ws is that pr
ices will be he
train will be
ld !! – and th
running!
e steam
Caravan/Mot
or caravan w
ith 2 adults
Trailer Tent/T
£95.00
ent with 2 ad
ults
Additional ad
£9
0.00
ults
Couples stay
£45.00
ing off site
Children aged
£75.00
5 to 16 years
Children unde
£3
5.00
r 5 years
Free
The prices are
fully inclusive
of Dinner on Fr
as Sunday brea
iday and Satu
kfast and all en
rday as well
tertainment ex
small charge fo
cept there will
r the train rides
be a
.
For all details
contact: Lion
Peter Oswick,
e-mail peter.o
Tel: 01963 36
swick@btinte
3281;
rnet.com
Ducks,Chicks and a lot of
Bouncing with the Lions of
Prestatyn & Rhyl
L
ion Phyllis Palmer of Prestatyn & Rhyl Lions Club is
pretty handy with her knitting needles.
Which is just as well, for this intrepid lady created no
fewer than 850 Easter Chicks, which were sold at
various events with the help of her fellow Lions and
contributed to a superb £1580 donation to Glan
Clwyd Hospital, the local centre of excellence in the
care and treatment of cancer patients. It is being used to benefit
research, patient services and education.
The Duck Race is a regular annual feature of this Club’s
activities. Held at Dyserth Waterfalls, it was special this year as the
event was celebrating its 30th anniversary. Lion Gerry Beesley is to
be commended, having been involved in the Race since it first
began. This year £1468 was raised.
• Top Left: he Bouncy Castle went down well at the Duck Race
• Middle Left: The Lions’ own stall…
• Bottom Left: Presenting £1580 to the North Wales Cancer Centre, with,
left to right: Lion Angela McVey, Dawne Pritchard, Charities Administrator
at the Centre, Lion President Kevin Otley and Lion Edna Unsworth.
• Below: Lion Gerry Beesley, committed to this event for all of its 30 years
• Below: Two willing locals who were roped in by Lion Angela McVey, the
Club’s PRO, to help control the waterfowl (they were more than happy,
and had the wellies for the job!)
LIO N
45
Lions United Against
Measles in Uganda
W
hen Uganda’s Ministry of Health
recently reported more than 500 cases
of measles across the country, local
Lions wanted to help. In May, Lions in
Uganda united against measles and
joined LCIF’s effort to help eliminate
measles worldwide by participating in
a country-wide vaccination campaign.
Ugandan Lions worked with the Ministry of Health, the World
Health Organisation and UNICEF to coordinate a targeted
vaccination effort. As a result, a three-day campaign was created
and a goal was set to vaccinate 6.9 million children.
Lions played a key role in the vaccination campaign. Working
with business contacts, they purchased radio, television and
newspaper advertisements to raise awareness of the vaccinations.
They even used a “town-crier” truck with loudspeakers that drove
up and down streets announcing the campaign to everyone
within earshot. Lions also ordered T-shirts for health workers and
created posters and banners for vaccination sites. Their efforts
spread awareness of the importance of routine immunisations,
potentially preventing future measles outbreaks in the country.
All 20 of Uganda’s Lions Clubs came together to work
alongside community health workers for three days to support the
measles vaccination campaign. The Clubs held ceremonies to
46
LI ON
• Health workers at a
vaccination post in Uganda
prepare to vaccinate more
children against measles.
launch the campaign, inviting local leaders to take part. Each
Lions Club worked with one or two vaccination posts to ensure
that children were registered and other needs were met at each
site while health care workers administered vaccinations.
“I asked the Lions I encountered who had worked tirelessly in
the heat for the entire weekend if their three days of volunteerism
had been worth it,” says Benjamin Futransky, an LCIF staff
member who participated in the vaccination event. “The answer I
heard over and over from each Lion was a resounding yes. The
small part they played in immunising each child filled them with
joy because they knew one less child was at risk of sickness or
even death from measles.”
When LCIF joined the Measles & Rubella Initiative in 2010,
officials knew Lions would want to help children in countries
where measles is a heavy health burden. More than 41 million
children have been vaccinated against measles. This year, LCIF is
working with measles partners to vaccinate 157 million children
against measles.
Together, we can help eliminate measles. Just ask the Lions of
Uganda.
I
Saved by a‘Message’
t started out as a well-deserved two-week break when PDGs
Eric and Beryl Roberts travelled to Turkey with their friends Lion
President Elizabeth Williams and Lion Enfys Hughes of
Beaumaris Lions Club.
Beautiful apartment, wonderful sunshine, what more could
anyone want?
All was going swimmingly until, on the third day, Lion Enfys
took a tumble, a big one, down a long flight of stone steps. She was
badly hurt and in a flurry of activity was rushed to hospital, while the
others followed by taxi.
As with most hospitals, the reception area was crowded and
mildly chaotic. Formalities about insurance and so on were
completed, and soon Enfys was in triage and being seen by the
consultant, who, in the words of Lion Eric: “Rather warily started
inquiring how old she was, what medication she was taking and so
on…”
Poor Enfys was in no condition to remember all this - few of us
would be even on a good day - but she was carrying a trump card.
Crawley Lions’
Gift to Hospital
Visitors
All of her medical details were recorded in her ‘Message’ wallet. And
this canny lady had even included the extra information about when
she took her medication each day.
Says Eric: “We handed this over to the doctor and the relief was
palpable. Our friend went straight through for treatment and in fact
we were able to see her in the ward while some other cases in the
reception area were still at the interview stage before their treatment
could commence. Valuable time, which could have been crucial, was
saved and the doctors knew exactly what treatment was appropriate
in Enfys’ case without having to delay while tests were carried out.....
“The moral here is perfectly obvious. The message is to get your
‘Message in a Bottle’ or ‘Message in a Wallet’ cards completed and
carry them with you at ALL times! This story is true, and more than
once during the very stressful exercise and the weeks since we have
considered that it could have been a life or death situation.”
The lady in question is a few years over 21, and thankfully has
made a good recovery. But, as Eric and Beryl say: “The outcome
could have been very, very different.”
G
oing to a hospital to see a sick family member or friend is
stressful at any time, but even more so when they are
seriously ill and the visit looks like being a prolonged one.
But visitors to Crawley Hospital will have a more
comfortable time now that the Lions Family Room has been
completed.
This was the Club’s 50th Anniversary project, and the room
was completely re-decorated, carpeted and furnished, down to television and
bedding. That the Lions came in under their £5000 budget is due to the fact
that they undertook a large amount of the work themselves.
Thanks to the Lions, visitors will be able to rest and have a break in privacy
at what can be a very distressing time.
• Top: The ribbon cutting with the Mayor, Councillor Keith Blake, Matron Kate Conlon,
Sister Michele Hutchinson, Lion Cath Davies and President Colin Durham.
• Middle: Lion Laura Moffatt, Matron Kate, Sister Michele, Lion Cath and Lion Tumsil
Abbas take a well-earned rest on the new sofa bed
• Bottom: As well as the Bible, a copy of the Quran was placed in the room. Pictured were
Mr Abbas from the Crawley Mosque, with Lion Gary Davies and Lion Tumsil Abbas.
LIO N
47
J
Honouring Lion Alan
ust over a year ago a respected and loved member of
Glantawe Lions Club, Alan Davies, who was also a District
Officer, died.
His fellow Glantawe Lions decided that they would like to
remember him in some way, and after discussions with his
daughter, they contacted Lion Alan’s Tabernacle where he
had regularly attended.
The Tabernacle was in the process of being renovated,
which provided an ideal opportunity for the Lions. One
thing needed, they were told, was a Visitors’ Book - it had to be a
certain type of book which was ordered
through the Tabernacle’s own contacts.
So it was that Lions Philip Taylor, the
Immediate Past President, Chris Sheldon, Club
President Lion Jackie and Philip’s wife Cheryl
were invited to the Service of Celebration in
Swansea following the year-long restoration.
The Visitors’ Book is now situated in the
entrance lobby of the chapel, which dates back
to 1872.
Say the Lions: “We are sure that Alan would have been proud
and delighted to be remembered in this way.
Specs for Sight …and Lion
Satyen
W
ell, what else would they be for, you
might well ask. But these particular
spectacles, hundreds of them, were taken
by the Lions of Southend on Sea to
Chichester Lions Club to mark World
Sight Day on Oct 11.
The Chichester Lions had an ‘Open Day’ at their Spectacle
Re-cycling Centre at Apuldram, where they receive 70 boxes of
used spectacles every week, and process around 700,000 pairs a
year. The Southend visitors were given a warm welcome and a
briefing on the recycling process.
Through Chichester Lions our Multiple District provides
more than half the specs processed by Medico France ( more
than any other national group including France itself!)
• Lions Nigel Folkard, Pankaj Patel and Trevor O’Neill – and a few pairs
of specs!
T
he memory of another well loved Lion was
also honoured earlier this year when the Lions
Club of London Belmont presented a cheque
for £2101 to the Royal Free Hospital.
This magnificent sum was raised at the
funeral of Lion Satyen Kabra, PMJF who had
requested donations in lieu of flowers, and by
a Tribute Dinner held by the Club to celebrate his life.
His daughter Rashmi paid tribute to the hospital, where
Lion Satyen had been cared for in the last months of his life,
and added: “We wish to honour his lifelong commitment to
helping others by continuing the good example he set, and
use his memory as a constant inspiration to be better,
consider more, and share our good fortune with those who
are less fortunate. These were qualities he embodied and ones
that he found among his friends within Lions.”
(And the Lions Club of Belmont has a most inspiring and
delightful motto of its own: “I don’t have time to hate people
who hate me, because I am busy loving people who love me”)
LIO N
49
LION
Lions Clubs International
BRITISH & IRISH EDITION
Official publication of Lions Clubs
International. Published by authority
of the Board of Directors in 20
languages – English, Spanish,
Japanese, French, Swedish, Italian,
German, Finnish, Flemish-French,
Korean, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish,
Chinese, Norwegian, Icelandic,
Turkish, Greek, Hindi and Thai.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President Wayne A. Madden, Auburn,
Indiana, United States; Immediate
Past President Wing-Kun Tam, Hong
Kong, China; First Vice President
Barry J. Palmer, Berowra, Australia;
Second Vice President Joseph
Preston, Arizona, United States.
Contact the officers at Lions Clubs
International, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak
Brook, Illinois, 60523-8842, USA.
FIRST YEAR DIRECTORS:
Benedict Ancar, Bucharest, Romania;
Jui-Tai Chang, Multiple District 300
Taiwan; Jaime Garcia Cepeda,
Bogotá, Colombia; Kalle Elster, Tallinn,
Estonia; Stephen Michael Glass, West
Virginia, United States; Judith
Hankom, Iowa, United States; John A.
Harper, Wyoming, United States;
Sangeeta Jatia, Kolkata, West Bengal,
India; Sheryl May Jensen, Rotorua,
New Zealand; Stacey W. Jones,
Florida, United States; Tae-Young Kim,
Incheon, Korea; Donal W. Knipp,
Missouri, United States; Sunil Kumar
R., Secunderabad, India; Leif Åke
“Kenneth” Persson, Vellinge, Sweden;
Dr. Ichiro Takehisa, Tokushima, Japan;
Dr. H. Hauser Weiler, Virginia, United
States; Harvey F. Whitley, North
Carolina, United States.
SECOND YEAR DIRECTORS:
Joaquim Cardoso Borralho, Linda-aVelha, Portugal; Marvin Chambers,
Saskatchewan, Canada; Bob Corlew,
Tennessee, United States; Claudette
Cornet, Pau, France; Jagdish Gulati,
Allahabad, India; Dave Hajny,
Montana, United States; Tsugumichi
Hata, Miyagi, Japan; Mark Hintzmann,
Wisconsin, United States; Pongsak
“PK” Kedsawadevong, Muang District,
Petchburi, Thailand; Carolyn A.
Messier, Connecticut, United States;
Joe Al Picone, Texas, United States;
Alan Theodore “Ted” Reiver, Delaware,
United States; Brian E. Sheehan,
Minnesota, United States; Junichi
Takata, Toyama, Japan; Klaus Tang,
Wied, Germany; Carlos A. Valencia,
Miranda, Venezuela; Sunil Watawala,
Negombo, Sri Lanka.
50
LI ON
Blogging on from
Brum
S
o where has the year gone? Here we are once again beginning
preparations for Christmas!
I am pleased to report our sales of supplies have continued to rise. We
are still processing between 10-15 orders per day and taking 30 phone
enquiries on supplies daily ranging from special one off orders via Oak
Brook to the items we stock as routine. As always we make every effort
to process your orders within 24 hours and my thanks to you all for
taking up our policy to take payment when you order. Please see an updated price list
in this issue (page 51) for the up to date range of supplies with prices.
Since January we have sold 239,400 Message in a Bottle containers which equates
to 76 pallets to both our own Clubs and Districts as well as to external Organisations.
Requests for information about Message in a Bottle still flood in daily and we always
attempt to add information about Lions generally when we are asked for bottles.
The team at HQ have developed an excellent working relationship with the new
Multiple District PR and Marketing Committee Chairman Lion Ian Gott. We are
helping to develop some new strategies within Marketing and have already been
working on website issues to encourage use of the MD 105 Website.
In line with the website could we please encourage all members to sign up for the
Lions news service and I would urge all of you to follow this link and register with
Word Press http://lions.org.uk/wordpress/. By signing up to this service you will
receive up to date news information as is happens. It’s quick and simple to operate,
does not involve large file transfers and above all its free to link up to.
Sadly some unwelcome night visitors to MDHQ stole all the lead from our roof.
Fortunately we are covered through our insurers Miles Smith as we did incur some
water damage as the rain poured through the damaged roof. The Police were of
course notified but sadly very little other than that could be done.
Elsewhere in this this edition you will see it is already time again for making your
booking for the 2013 MD Convention in Torquay. Although we are operating a
payment online system fear not those of you who are not comfortable with this
process. You can still contact the office by e-mail or phone and book your place at
Convention. Of course we are trying to promote online bookings but we are ever
mindful that still some of our members may be uncomfortable doing so therefore we
will help and assist wherever necessary.
Of course it will be a super event in an excellent location and I hope there will be a
huge turnout for the event. As always we look forward to seeing you all at Convention
where we will be selling supplies, assisting in registration and supporting the Host
Committee.
Yes its true I did get engaged whilst on holiday in August – I will say no more
about a wedding date except I think Torquay would be an excellent place for a
honeymoon!
Yours in Lionism
Lion Brigitte Waterfield
Office Manager, MDHQ
ITEM
MDHQ Supplies
Award - Region Cha
CODE
PRICE
irperson
Award - Disrict Governo
G125C
£11.50
r Appreciation
Award - Secretary
G125
£11.50
Award - Cab, Sec, Trea
G12
5S
£11.50
s
Award - President
G125
£11.50
Award - Treasurer
G168
£11.50
Award - Zone Chairpe
G125T
£11.50
rson
Baseball Cap (Proud
£11.50
to serve cap)
Bars - Gold
PN03
£5.00
Bars - Silver
MD18
Lion Logo Balloons
MD19
£3.50
Blazer Badge - Multiple
D37
£12.00
District
Circular Embroided
MD01
£9.00
Blazer Badge 3"
Circular Embroided
A3
£3.00
Blazer Badge 5"
Car Stickers
A5
£4.50
Charter Member Stic
MD03
£1.00
kers
Certificate of Appreci
MD04
£1.00
tation
Chevrons - 10,15,20,25,
S65
£1.60
30,35,40 Yrs
Chevrons -Charter
MC10
£2.00
Collection tin sticker
CMC£2.00
Cuff Links Lions Log
MD05
0.45
o
Decal - Magnetic 6"
G1078
£12.50
Decal - Magnetic 12"
D142
£6.50+p&p
Decal - 3"
D143
£12.50+p&p
Decal - 12"
D1S
£1.75
DVD The Lion Story
D135
£5.50
Fridge Magnet
MD09
£5.00
Handbag Holder (PN
MD08
£3.50
)
Jackets (High Viz) Pink or
PN0
4
£5.00
Yellow printed with Lion
s Logo & Club name
Jewelery Bow Knot
£9.00
Pin
Jewelery Butterfly Pin
G32
£5.00
Jewelery Disc Pendan
G586
£5.00
t Necklace
Jewelery Double Hea
G909
£5.00
rt Pin
Jewelery Earings with
G682
£5.00
logo
Jewelery Heart Necklac
G1133
£6.00
e
Jewelery Heart Pin
G791
£5.00
Jewelery Rose Pin
G141
£5.00
Jewelery Silver Bow
G931
£6.00
Knot Pin
Jewelery Silver Heart
G23
6
£5.00
Pin
Jewelery Sunburnst
G1341
£9.00
Pin
Lady Scarves (PN)
G529
£5.50
Lion President Medal
PN01
£17.00
Leo President Medal
MD06
£29.00
Lions Emblem Medallio
MD07
£22.00
n
Lion Logo Stickers G732
£12.00
24 Per Sheet
Long Attendence Pin
MD10
60p
- 10,15,20,25,30,35
Membership Cards p&p
PA£4.00
Message in a bottle
Display cartons
Message in a bottle
MIAB02
£2.40+p&p
Leaflets (1000 in a box
)
Mousemat
MIAB03
£25.00+p&p
New Member Kits
MD11
£2.00
Parker pen with lion
NM10
£1.50
Logo
Past President Medal
G216
£5.50
Peace Poster Pack
MD12
£20.00
Pin - Attendance 201
PPK
1EN
£8.00
0/11 - Beacon of Hop
e
Pin - Mini
PA09
£3.00
Pin - Past President
B12
£2.50
Pin - Secretary
B1PP
£18.00
Pin - Treasurer
B1S
£18.00
Pin - President
B1T
£18.00
Pin - Charter Member
B1P
£18.00
Place Cards - 100 Per
BCH
£3.00
Pack
Plastic Pin Holder Bad
S68
£8.00
ges
Roll up banner
S220
£3.50
Rolls of Stickers MIA
MD13
£65.00
B (green)x 1000
Rolls of stickers 'Tha
MIAB01
£10.00
nkyou for help' x 500
Ribbons
MD14
£5.00
Ribbons for award med
MD15
£14.00
als (Blue/Yellow)
Ribbons for award med
G194
£3.00
als (Blue)
Shirt Badges
G203
£3.00
Silver Lions Logo Key
MD02
£6.00
ring
Ties - Proud To Serve
G1502
£4.00
(PN)
Ties & Scarves from
PN02
£17.00
Int Convention 2010
Toy Beanie Lion
MD17
£9.00
Fob Key Ring
MD16
£3.00
High Viz - Club Nam
MD20
£3.50
e Can Be Printed
Leaflets - Making A
MD21
£9 + P&P
Difference - Yellow
Leaflets - Pride in The
PA01
£5 + P&P
Community - White
Leaflets - Youth
PA02
£5 + P&P
Leaflets - Leo
PA03
£5 + P&P
Leaflets - Young Lea
PA04
£5 + P&P
ders in Service
Leaflets - Young Amb
PA05
£5 + P&P
assadors
Leaflets - Diabetes
PA06
£5 + P&P
Leaflets - Sight
PA08
£5 + P&P
Log Books
PA07
£5 + P&P
Window Transfers
PA09
£5 + P&P
I see what your saying
MD24
1.50
badges
Young Leaders In Ser
MD22
1.45
vice Pins
MD23
1.45
Last Roar
Surgical
Precision
D
r. Erick Bothun, a paediatric
ophthalmologist and surgeon in
Minnesota, carved this pumpkin. But his
carving skills are not an idle hobby. The
giant pumpkin was auctioned to benefit
the Minnesota Lions Fund to Prevent
Blindness in Infants and Children. The
initiative of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank raised $3 million to
advance research, education and patient care at the
University of Minnesota Medical School. Doctor Bothun is a
member of the Minneapolis Ambassadors Lions Club,
composed of faculty, staff, students and friends of the
University of Minnesota.
LIO N
51
Joint Effort for PAUL
T
his particular Paul requires no energy, no
chemicals, no skilled operator and works brilliantly
to save lives.
So when they heard about the Portable Aqua Unit
for Lifesaving the Newhaven, Peacehaven and
Seaford Lions and Seahaven Lionesses joined forces
to buy one of these very special pieces of gear.
Just what PAUL can achieve is set out in this informative leaflet,
which is available from Multiple District Headquarters.
In the event of disaster which can all too often pollute or
destroy vital drinking water sources, the unit can be carried by
one person to the scene (which is often inaccessible by transport)
and clean water can be produced in a matter of minutes.
52
LI ON
Basically, polluted water is poured
into the top and the unit filters out
99 per cent of germs. One unit is
currently being stored in
Germany ready to respond to
the need for clean drinking
water.
Lionesses Barbara Tapp and
Maggie Chitty were pictured with
PDG Lion Bill Blake, the District
Disaster Response Co-ordinator and
Lion Gloria Lazarus with the
cheques.
Lion – are you prepared for our
new development in Lifeskills?
W
LIONS MD 105 LIFESKILLS LTD
hen Tacade entered voluntary
liquidation in February this year Lions
were left with a big decision about
whether to replace it with a new
Lifeskills programme. It was decided
that it was essential to have a Lifeskills
programme in our Youth portfolio and
as the Tacade resources were already utilised in 70 per cent of
primary schools and 50 per cent of secondary schools, there was
no better alternative than to obtain this asset. Consequently, the
publications stock, publishing rights and intellectual property were
purchased and Lions formed our new company, Lions MD 105
Lifeskills Ltd.
Lions Quest enthusiastically endorsed this purchase assisting us
with a grant of $10,000 which has opened up the prospect of
trading resources with Quest in the future - a major
opportunity for the new organisation.
For the moment though, the Trustees, supported by us all,
need to make our new organisation a success and we need to
ensure that the appropriate sales and marketing tools are in
place. After all there has been six months of unavoidably
limited activity. So in this, our first year of operation we need
to lay the foundations for a successful trading future.
So what has been done so far?
The District Lifeskills Officers have attended a special training
day and are now spreading the word. They have been asked,
with the support of District Governors, to attend as many zone
meetings as possible. They have been asked to visit Advisers
within Local Education Authorities and Academies to
demonstrate the assistance that we have to offer and they have
also been asked to persuade Lion Presidents of the need to
appoint a Club Lifeskills Officer to visit local schools.
We have the following to help all Lions Clubs: a new brochure
together with several new leaflets available to either to download
from the Lifeskills page www.lions.org.uk or from Lion Mandy. A
new website is currently being built and this will be available by
visiting www.lionslifeskills.co.uk which will showcase all of the
resources together with individual detailed product information.
District Lifeskills Officers will be able to place Lions Clubs orders
through the newly developed Lifeskills online shop at
www.lions.org.uk. The successful voucher scheme has been reintroduced and further details will be available by contacting your
District Lifeskills Officer.
We have some wonderful resources. Two years ago when we
launched our bereavement resource ‘Life Changes’ the number of
Lions Clubs becoming involved nationally doubled in response to
this widely acclaimed resource. If every Lions Club were to become
involved in Lifeskills as a project, this would ensure that we are
able to re-invest our monies to produce new resources for the
benefit of all children and young people.
If there is anything you need to help your Lions Clubs reach out
to schools or youth organisations, please telephone or email either
of us.
Lion David Skinner,
MD Lifeskills Officer,
?.)2 >. <002
) 7H>J
Tel: 0845 833 7514
Email: lifeskills@lionsmd105.org
Lion Mandy Broadbent
Marketing/Communications
Manager
Tel: 0844 963 2427
Email:
lifeskillsmandy@mail.com
AH.D(
AH02(GHFF( 8
2(.:)52(
AH02 $J!DK2(
$*=I#JL=
1 F.((4 5J!D
K2 !D3 N2)2!
92E2D> 0.)
5JHF3)2D
!K23 =I--
'2!)( .F3
(PNN =%6=IP=LW=
WR'L8= 'L>
JI ;IP=L>3 AWRJ
@=L+C/
NJGG @RIJ+8RJ+
JN WJMM+LP@P=
@ @R=PI NP*=GT
G (PNN R'*= @J
G+WR 'G ;'MPN#
I=GJ+IW= '>J6
G+66JI@ WRPN>I
"I='O>J(L
@G ' 6IJ'W@P*=
=L (RJ R'*=
JI @R= >='@R
'L> ' I='W@P*=
WJLGP>=I=>
;'W=> NJGG PL
J; ' I=N'@P*=
'66IJ'WR @J
I=G6JLG= @J
JL= J; P@G M#IP'
NJGG 'L> WR'L
' NJGG 'L> WR'L
> ;JIMG3 ?RPG
8= 'L> (PNN =L'"
8= GP@+'@PJLT
PLWN+>PL8 "=I='
N= G@';; @J M'O=
*=M=L@3
'L PMM=>P'@=
B2'( >. 82(.
:)52(
?R= 'PM J; @R=
H
0 =#G @J B=GJ
+IW=G/ PG @J 6IJ*P
'"PNP@P=G 'L>
@;C+C/ 2!5J
>= O=# G=GGP
PG G+P@'"N= ;JI
JLG JL PM6J
#J+L8 6=J6
!B$$ )& BJM
I@'L@ R='N@R
N= (P@R ' *PG+'
PLWN+>=> @R'@
PGG+=G3 S@ M'#
N PM6'PIM=L
(PNN =L'"N= @R=M
"= +G=> (P@R
@3 ,NN 6+6PNCG@+>=
@R= H
0 =#G @J AMJO
'NN
@J PLWI='G=C>=
L@ GR==@G 'I=
PL8/ 'I= ;JI WRPN>I
WI='G= @R= ;JL@
PL N'I8= ;JL@T
B=N'@PJLGRP6G/
=L '8=> DQ77
(P@R '
'G I=1+PI=>3
'I= ;JI 77Q79
#='IG JN>3 ?R=
?R= H
0 =#G @J ,NWJR
#='IG JN>3
H
0 =#G @J &I+8
JN/ 'L>
G/ 'L> @R= H
0 =#G @J A=%+
'N U='N@R 'L>
AH02 ?!>>2)(
1 ! N.!)3 K!E2
0.) '.:DK ,2.,
F2 !K23 -=I-C
'2!)( .F3
FP;= E'@@=IG
PG 'L =L8'8PL8
'L> PL@=I=G@PL8
@J"'WWJ PGG+=
@/L+C/
('# ;JI #J+L
G3 .6 @J 78 6=J6N= @J
6=J6N= W'L
*'IP=@# J; G=@@PL
N='IL '"J+@
6N'# @R= 8'M=
'NWJRJNT G=%+'
8G3
'@ 'L# JL= @PM=
N R='N@RT >I+8
'L> R'G 6IJ*=
'L>
L @J "= =%@I=
M=N# =;;=W@P*=
PL '
M52N)2!G2)(4
%!)E :,(4
"D2)KH(2)(4
O).:, #H9H3
2)( !D3 $F.(H
DK &5>H9H>H2(
?RPG 6J6+N'I
I=GJ+IW= PLWN+>
=G :V 'W@P*P@P=G
WN'GGIJJM G=@@PL
@-;+CC
@R'@ R'*= "==L
8 'L> PL #J+@R
@0IP=> 'L> @=G@=
(JIO (P@R WRPN>I
>/ JL '>+N@ @I'PLPL
=L 'L> #J+L
8 WJ+IG=GT PL
8 6=J6N=3
@R=
6E.G2 8HDK
( 1 ! 5!)3 K!E2
!N.:> (E.G
HDK 0.) C* '2!)(
.F3
AMJO= BPL8G
PG 'L PL@=I=G@PL8
'L> PL@=I'W@P*=
GMJOPL8 PGG+=
@-;+CC
('# ;JI WRPN>I
G3 AMJO= BPL8G
=L 5'8=> K24T
WJL@'PLG 9<
>PGW+GGPJL3
#J+L8 6=J6
1+=G@PJL 'L>
N= 'L> '>+N@
'LG(=I W'I>G
G @J N='IL '"J+
'L> ' G=IP=G
@
J; @IP88=I 1+=G
@PJLG ;JI ;+I@R=
I
A/>-DD
0G5
20+ ?J1 '4!+*
54;4G0.F4E@
!E5 4F0@I0E!G
.4+*0E!G6 *08I!G
MP?J
M= BT> @S; #>&L
BM O>>B BT> N>>?J
RMN>LJ
7L&ZBRB
M= R?>&J BM >N&"P>
7LM)R?>J & L&N9>
J4 ATRJ L>JM,LZ>X
ATRJ L>JM,LZ>
# >&LP# #>&LJ J>BBRN9
L# &N? NMNSJB&B,BML
RN "MBT JB&B,BM
:"163:
>:$1"@:#3A6"
0 !@&&4#B! BC1
6*31651
54C1!A46
:#161!! :63 !1;$-54
9 !4;?A6"
#BA6" 5499@6AB8
0 &#494B1! !1;$-:<
16%@A#8 :63 /1
B $4# :;; BC4!1 !@&&4
1#916
BC1A# ;1:#6A6" B4
19&4<
0 1654@#:"1!
6 B4 @!1 :63 :&&;8
; BCA6=A6",
B@6ABA1! $4# 5CA;3#1
1654@#:"1! 5#ABA5:
0 &#4?A31! 4&&4#
:63 :5BA?ABA1! <CA5C
51 7:6= 4$ A31:!
#1!4@#
:
C:!
0
ACD-D1
0G5
'4!+*
N 8!E 20+ 1J//
N !F6 N HE0:6
G #KIG5 =!+@ /7
=+IF!+' 98K00
9HIGG* 20+ @K4
=M,L "LM&? &L>&JX
!
ML9&NRJ>? ,N?>L
4$ BC1A# :7A;ABA1
NJ ;F P>JJMNJ
94!B
ZMNB&R
BC1
"
Z&N
U
9:=A6
U &OV U QNM'V
#1!&46!A7A;AB8 :63
546*31651 :63
0 31?1;4&A6"
#4;1 :! 5ABA'16!
&;:8 :6 :5BA?1
0 &#1&:#A6" B4
;A$1!B8;1
71B<116 &14&;1
: C1:;BC8. !:$1#
BC1 3A$$1#1651!
0 31?1;4&A6"
:63 #1!&15BA6"
345@916B!
"443 #1;:BA46!CA&!
:63 "@A3:651
0 31?1;4&A6"
B4 :!!197;A1!
46+
;A6=13
6
!15BA4
; !B:$$ $45@!!A6"
0 :6 A6B#43@5B4#8
! :63 <C4;1 !5C44
N S J>P=S>JB>>O4
$4# B1:5C1#!. &:#16B
RN9 'RBT ZTRP?L>
S ZMOO,NRZ&B
0 ) <4#=!C4&!
JZTMMP &77LM&ZT
'TMP>
&
7RN9
S ?>)>PM
A/>-DD
1J// 045
E P!GG< J OG!E@
E P:'O056 ":I,
":I,
%056
E
E #'E+!557 ":I,
9LIGI!< N,+ =G4E@'
IGJ2L6
#N Z#NN'#JX
M?V %'R0N Y&PP,0
Y'#"
N
%'R0
7#:!+
/Q.P
1 'R0N +M?V
G&> %
&13<:# 9:1!
5O< !H
+;!/.
<13A(@ B#1$6@ 91<6
B>
M0, 9&PP,M>??
44R4J
0 2/ 4 <1#!A.
4MNQN
PLY
& 9'N>,? # 9ML&,
O; !T;<
(P? BN
LUB-(BUN
& ZT#=LR=MP?>"
53
LL
B>?
3;
??RMN
P>
S O&9, T#?>L
T
CM
&L =>P ?RN&J#
()(M>
NP BW>
NWNR M>R(
75/ +5
&> LT&N '>RBT9
4(4>ML
> NBW>ML 4>N4R> UP (R]
H;/Q!O.
S 7&L&BMR R ZT'&L
BN M(UL
=#'
MN-P?
5S5O N!
$N-P6
R&ZT & ?RM9>P M
(UQUP6
? #(]S6
&, LT'N9 7M"P4
4WL N;
S O>LRBTLRN ==ML??
!QM 9 !O>
4>N4R>
, 9'&T&NR&>BT
?6> (P
6M(
*T
7T&LZT
P6
&
)R>
;
NBN
?&
?
4W
&JM>?
(55)
R>0L SPN
R> ;NM $NUPLZ 5/
S O>RBTLRN 7>LBTN
FM HS;
P6 4>N4
P6 4>N4 N-M]> ]NPB(
AMD-D1
$N$N>
#$
W(P]
UL M>L
'4!+* 0G5
+>RN4>?
(P? >P
-M3 AW
"+<L* 20+ 1J//
IGJ2L6
M]> ?>
>&4RNM>
#>W(+UN
(K4 $0+G5 02
. M>LNPSUP63
:R>L BN
G #KIG5 =!+@ ?7
?MUPSUP6
L>JV UN:,>NZ>JV
!/. 5O<
R>0L ?MU
? ;(]B
=+IF!+' 98K00
4MU(B>
9 J&=>H DL>JJ,
R4: +;
P6 4>N4
UNPL (P
9HIGG* 20+ @K4
(44MN
?L,92H K>>7RN
;< 44
9 'MLQJTM7J
RN9X *T&B RJ &
(P? $NNP 2->LB
MH. !T
-4NP BW>
!RLJB .R?V ; BL&RNRN
P>JJMNJ RNZP,?
@HC<;
?UL]-LLU ]>LLY "UMLB .U?
B #(L>?
ZMNJRJBJ M= 8;
W&LO0J *&#H &N?
@>S55O
$N-P6
P 4MNT>]
JJ=,P 7,"PRZ&BRMN
CB&#RN9 M,B M=
B 4MN
U]L NP
-](BUN
&N? (TMRZ>JH
>5M<!/+
4MNT>]
BULB
ATRJ TR9TP# J,ZZ>
MNJ
>?
@;
LB(
NR
%>ZRJR
S
W
UB )NMS1
(R]NW
; AQH
&N? BT> I&'H
DNQ )UB
75/ C.
( 4>>M
CRB,&BRMNJH %L,9J
(B Q(S>L RL ;NM
Z ( *'
,55OPQH
?>+>RN4
P < )W
PB(UPL
P> O&B>LR&PJ4
BNN
NNR BN
-](BUN
C>!HQ5M
]BU](R
M]> ]N
&N? 7TMBMZM7R&"
R> ( L]W
NWNR %?
A/>-DD
5S5O "<
> M>LN(P? 4M(
(#
L
.R]
AW
*O>
>P
>M
R
?U>
0G5
D;;/
T>]BL3
> LB(P? E>
BW(B )UR
20+ )J// '4!+*
UP6 ](L
4URNB 4MN
B>MU(RL
(BUNP1
!E5 90G<@I0E
R-?
-]
M-P
Q(
!E84
UP]
>?
RR$
UPL
9<O*@
PY
L;PB(
NWNR
P>
G #KIG5 =!+@ M7
RSUB ]N
>?-](BUN
&L> 7TMBMZM7R&"
$ L-]]>L >;;>]BU+> (R]
=+IF!+' 98K00
AW> BNN N; 4M>+UN-LR
P>JJMNJ4 AT>L>
(R]NWNR
9HIGG* 20+ @K4
6-C.5 'RBTRN E
L
IU:2L6
(B Q(S>L (BUNP NP 4>>M
JV 9M)>LNMLJ
C,"JB&NZ> .",J>
TM7 =ML 7&L>NB
N-B]NQ> ?MUPSUP6J )W
UP;NMQ
Z RJJ,> M= -MP&BRP>
B>&ZT>LJV & 'MLQJ
(P?
MN-P?
B&ZQP>J BT> J7>ZR<
V & 'MLQJTM7 =ML
4>N4R>
4U1
M #(]S6
ATRJ L>JM,LZ>
7,7RP &ZBR)RB# JT>>BJ
;. 57
UL ;-MBW>
-C.4
&PJV &??RBRMN&P
M>LN-M]>
75/ !T
B3
P6
AW>M>
RN=MLO&BRMN MN
ZP&JJLMMO O&B>LR
$3 AWUL
( 4MNT>]
!WQOQHQ;.
RN9 "&ZQ9LM,N?
!OO
UP6
NP BN $NRNZP,?
N4
57
N; RUB>M(]
JB&==
P
?>+>R
PL ]NQQ
R>+>RL
D;53O;
&N? 'TMP> JZTMM
AMD-D1
#5CMT
)UBW RN)
6 LUB-(BUN
S
L>
)UP
AQH
BWN
MR$
C.;
PL LWN
'4!+* 0G5
5O 75/
4(MBU]-R(
&G80K0G 20+ )J//
URR-LBM(BUN
< *O>5S
(K4 $0+G5 02
57V5O
P LB$R>
&BBRB,?>J
G #KIG5 =!+@ 17
CT. !M
R> (6>?
](MBNN
J &N? ZP&LR=# BT>RL
=+IF!+' 98K00
@;?= $/
(BUNP3
P6 4>N4 (]BU+UBU>LY /9
L
>==>ZBJV &??L>J
9HIGG* 20+ @K4
MQ
L
RBJ
$NE2
&N?
P
I4
;NM
LUNP
&"M,B &PZMTM
JRB,&BRMNJ4
MBUP6 UP;N
M>LN-M]>
N0J QNM'P>?9>
&PZMTMP L>P&B>?
L-44N
? >&B>P
? BM ?>&P 'RBT
U>L (P
RNZL>&J> ZTRP?L>
M(]BU+>
ML (P?
RJ RNB>N?>? BM
.P UPB>
7 BT> JQRPPJ L>3,RL>
=ML B>&ZT>LJV
M> (]BU+UB
P? 4(4>
ATRJ L>JM,LZ>
88 'MLQJTM7J
Z 59 ]N
>NT&NZ> &N? ?>)>PM
]S6MNU+UBU>L3
MO O&B>LR&PJV
&N? BM T>P7 BM
4J1
]NPB(UPL >BW>M )UBW #(
-(R (]B
ZM7R&"P> ZP&JJLM
BM'&L?J RBJ ,J>
HS5.;
BN6
P>JJMNJV 7TMBM
)UP6 L>&
4
ZMNB&RNJ F Q>#
HQBQH+ 75/
4>N4R>
PL LWN
"&ZQ9LM,N? 7&7>LJ
ATRJ L>JM,LZ>
5M *>
LBM(BUN
9M)>LNMLJ &N?
M.NQ..Q
LB$R> URR>3
JB&==V 7&L>NBJ &N?
P
P
,/!
B-M
JZTMM
BNN
P(
'TMP>
B
5O 9 XV'
5I ](M
AMD-D1
UM >&4RU]U
< *O>5S
BWMN-6W
> BN BW>
'4!+* 0G5
(?-RBL
I4E2LL
CT. !M
+>R$ ?(0O!880 20+ 1J//
$N-P6
@;?= $/
(K4 $0+G5 02
? L>PLUBU
6 )UBW
G #KIG5 =!+@ C7
O>NB M= =&ORP#
)NMSUP
BN #> -L>
=+IF!+' 98K00
L&9> BT> RN)MP)>
)($ N;
PL (M>
BUNP(R
9HIGG* 20+ @K4
&ZBR)RBR>J BT&B >NZM,
6(6UP6
ZMOO,NRB#V
UPB>MP(
URR-LBM(BUN
RN9 >$B>NJRMN
.P >P
'TMP> JZTMMP
(R (P?
< AW>L>
P>JJMNJ RNZP,?
=ML ,J> 'RBT BT>
(RY P(BUNP
Z> ZMNB&RNJ /@
TM7 &ZBR)RBR>J
DHXH\
>NZ>4
RN]
L>JM,L
'MLQJ
ZMN<?
R)>
,.
M=
Q
'RBT
& J>LR>J
L ;MN
ATRJ ZMO7L>T>NJ
J>NJRBR)> RJJ,>
MO O&B>LR&PJV
N; ULL->
LJ BM &??L>JJ BTRJ
ZM7R&"P> ZP&JJLM
.
> M(P6>
BM >N&"P> B>&ZT>
&N? Z&L>LJV 7TMBM
!/ 5O<
JT>>BJ'H
L3
NP ( )U?
R4J +;
&N? RN=MLO&BRMN
L[J_
CB-?U>
-LUP6
75/ 44
L>
-2&&
;N]
@HHJ
Y
SQ3
"&ZQ9LM,N? 7&7>LJ
*(
IE
U]L
M.
57
W ,4 [R
P$ BN4
%QHQ);
PL (P?
@S6U
+>ML Q(
I[X]
; 9 1S
@5 K>LLN
^Z=
(BUNP ]N
>>B
6UVRY
PB(UPL
U4 >?-]
)UBW LBM
M]> ]N
)[XZ= ^T H`D \)V=DTH
;<E?"KV
](M?L
$X0Z=
;VD-DZ
*UBU!>PLW L3 AWUL M>LN6R 862
?M-6L
3
;DX;\D
H)#\D g)0
KX61;
HX T[X]
U+>
UPLZ 5G
L ](M?L
5O<.
ML4>]B
A62UV
^ZgVD)
PB(
!/
MULS
Db *`^g`
TD
4>
]N
+;
BW>
XA
1
RY AVK
TDT #D
ED)H`
AX\\X*
N-M]>
^T *`$
75/ 4U
P(6UP6
X 55W5P
H*DDZ
^Z H`D
HV^DE )Z
AWUL M>L
</CT.
5G Q(
H`D )=
4Z^HDE
.;"2 6T<
E HDTHDE H`^T VDTX0VgD
XZ H`D
!W5CH
B ?M-6L3 BL ](M?L (P?
DT XA <<
U^Z=E
1
#D
^T
^ZHD
T!N;
P (#NX[: %)ZE <N
(R ;(]
L
&
6 )TT^-D ZD@HT XA #D^Z= V)gH^-D TDT DTTDZH^)\ AXV
MZZ3Q7 !O 9 ! >!/<
MQ(BUN
&
R>6
ÊD
-2
:
UP;N
5G
Zg
%IE
Y
MP
D
T^XZT
H`XTD
DV$ E)
?L
T[X]^Z=
T[X]D
$/CT<;
0T^Z=
$ );;VX T`X*T H`)H
$ BN R>(
]BL ](M
AVDD: ID
R5 (
) -)V^DH$ *XV]^Z= *^H
6 XDT
H`D ;VD
'^[)HD
U#R> )(
?J 5G >;;>
TT^
` $X0Z=
^H gXTH
-)\DZgD
XA HD)g`
WR$ 8>&
UB UL -L>
UNP
H`D D)V XZT ^Zg\0EDd
;DX;\D: \$ >?e $X0Z=
BU+> WU6
XA T[X]
^Z= )Z
? WN)
H`7R5 2
.
6 `)H
7= 2->LB
;DX;\D .P
4; ^Z
E \D)VZ^
UPB>M(]
^Z=
6 E-DVH
EX $X0
?M-6 (P
I[X]
Z= TH$
]NPB(UPL
^T^Z=5R
.
D gXZH) )VD V6 DgV0^HD
)\VD)E
B$4> N;
\DT: G`
.
6 X[
M>LN-M]>
$ ]ZX*
+;!/ 5O<
^ZT <e P(Q>LY E5
UL
D
1
DZ )ZE
AW
D[
4E
;`)T^T
D)T$ HX
->L3
T[X]^Z= )#X0H T[
5S5O 75/
XA H`D
NWNR ULL
X]^Z=75
R5 )ZE
5CH !O>
R G
6> N; (R]
6 `D DAAD VDTX0VgD ^T
c
6 D\;^Z=
N; !W
NR> M(P
gHT
TX[DX
>!/< T!
/VKT;
BW> )W
62&&
N;
ZD HX THX R5
!O 9 !
IE
LL
<;
(M>P>
$/QMP
;5:
SÂD +`)
L> ()
Z=DT
UP]M>(
BLJ
)($ BN
S^HH\D IHD
HHQMT.
W(P?NM(]BU+>
;T
N!O .;
]N4U(#R>
.P UPB>
(P?
](M?L3
. QM 75/
ILI+
Q#R>ML
/= 4WNBN
(PL)>M
L)VH <d
,RVK 42V?
+;!/ 5O<
a )[b a
M NR?LJ
#R>Q 6(
(P? 7=
;
44R4J
]ZX*b
ILI+
DE"RKVK
P6 4MN
V5G $>(
a g)Z
L)VH <d
Q!O. 75/
.
JF>Y: ?
L ;NM 57
(*^5Z
R4 ;NM $NN!H;/
/XEb (*
5M
ILI+
!HQ
= R>LLNP LW>>BL NP W>
C>
L)VH Fd
^5Z f*
L (P?
J<3Y: Y
$#XEb
G`D .X
OQMT ;<
(*^5Z
ILI+
V\E XA (V0
$>(M NR?
BLF](M>ML
T!NW
9
f)\\0
V57
M>P
L)VH >d
H8
=T
55
4(
JNYY: ?
I0#TH)Z
#5C (;
LNPL ;NM
ILI+
]N4U(#R>
gD )ZE
L)VH ?d
IE62&&
IX\0H^XZ
Z 5[ R>L
3
? 4WNBN
J<3Y: Y
G`D .X
Q#RUP6
]NPB(UPL 4>P?U]>L (P
T.
ILI+
V\E XA 2\gX
N-B 6(
L)VH Nd
N-M]>
.;HHQM
(4
`X\
J>YY: ?
G`D .X
(BUNP (#
5/N!O
AWUL M>L
4(4>MLJ
UD$T HX
V\E XA GX#
$N-P6
. QM QM7
6 UP;NMQ
MN-P?
2\gX`X\
)ggX
PL ;NM
J<3Y: Y
+;!/ 5O<
@ #(]S6 DNQ ]NPB(UPUP
UD$T HX
Z L>LLUN
4GR4L
?LJ
I[X]^Z
*'
]NPB(UPL MQ(BUNP ](M
J>YY: ?
Q!O. 75/
=
( "M>>
N-M]>
agD#VD)]
N!H;/
UP;N
M>L
J
5M
UL
U>L
DVTb .)
!HQ
J>YY: ?
R>3 AW
V[_0;T
(]BU+UB
;<C>
F".S
UD$T HX
b %ZDV=^T
P6 4>N4
M>R(B>?
;RK S;
NWOQMT
(V0=T
$NT!
RUP6
DVTb fVX
9
#$
J3Y
0
KX6< <;
Y: ?
AX;2;
0; (^-^
UP 6(Q#
UD$T HX
3
Y!N;
4>N4R>
EDVT )ZE
C;2 46
K"VT1> 4"
ID'0)\
5HS;/
4>N4R>
Q#RUP6
$N-P6
J3YY: ?
!M
+\XT^Z=
6(
P6
11V
;NM
B
cD)
.S
NV8
.H
\T;
N$N\H` )ZE
;1UVTT1
KC
;RK AVK
2gH^-^H^D
4; ^Z I[
N4>?
V1 "442;
P (#
L N;
KD\)H^XZ
T
NK< V1
X "TT
X]D
6M(4W
MQ(BUN
>P ?>+>R
J<3Y: Y
?V"K;<
T`^;T
" 2;YV1K
SÂD Q)H
"1 NV6 62<;21
BLY 4WNBN
W(+> #>
UPUP6 UP;N
;2;< ?X
HDVT
R1 L%
B>MU(RL
W(P?NJ3YY: ?
Q ]NPB(
"XV )\\
"2VK.3
5)7AW> Q(
(V0=ED
^ZE^-Ê
]N4U(#R> ( "M>> *' DN
)\ +)VE
0)\T
4WNBN
"XV )\\
J3YY: ?
f)[D
(P?
4>N4R>J
DE0g)H^X ;)$[DZH [0
(V^Z]ED
4(4>ML
)\ +)VE
)Z XA@
Z)\ DTH
TH #D VDg
J>>Y: ?
MN-P?
f)[D
g^)\ ;0
)#\^T`
I[X]D
#(]S6
D^-DE
Vg`)TD
[DZHT
K^Z=T
*^H` H`D
J?>Y: ?
+)VE f)[
)Z
XVE
E XH`DV
DV Z0[#
XVEDV:
+^H^!DZT
D
`^; <<_
XV=)Z^T)
LVX[;
DV ^T ZD
J3Pe: e
<N
H ;)$[
H^XZT
gDTT)V
LDDV 2\gX
DZH ^T
&"XV )\\
$:
`X\ %E0
J3Pe: e
VD80^VD
g)H^XZ
XVEDVT
MZ H`D
E *^H`^Z
GXX\]^H
X0HTÊ
) ;V^gD
/XX!D
<> E)$T
J<3Y: Y
D XA H`D
2=)^Z
AXV ;X
ID'b (V0
TH)=D
XA ^Z-X^g
=T )ZE
#DAXVD /V^H^T` [)^Z\)
J<3Y: Y
^Z=:
2\gX`X\
TDZE^Z
ZE ;\D
ID'b (V0
2\\ ;V^gDT
= ;)$[
)TD VD8
=T )ZE
JFNY: ?
2\gX
)VD ^Zg
DZH *^H
0DTH
`X\ B ca1
,X0 /DH
[)^Z\)
\0T^-D
` XVEDV:
GV)ZT[^
ZE
XA ;XTH)
JFNY: ?
TT^XZ 2gH
W0TH )ZX
HX <> E) XZ\$: "XV )\\
=D
^-^H$ AXV
H`DV f)[
VDTX0VgD )ZE ;)g]^
<N9
$T AXV
J>CY: ?
D
Z= ^Z H`D
ED\^-D
/)gTb
T ^Z THX
V$:
Q)THD
/V^H^T`
J<3Y: Y
Vg)VE )Z L)$[DZH g)Z g]b ;\D)TD
)\\X*
E 1^T):
#D [)
0;
` F61K"
J3?e: e
ED #$
aA $X0
Y;
+`D80D
)VD ;)
J3?e: e
$^Z
b
= #$ g)V
/6K"T F"
Eb ;\D)TD
.S;R
/$F#
K
TH)HD H`D
H! 'AX\\X*
B%
J-L#
^Z=d
HJ /]
#
J,L+
#B HJ '-B%
/]# '#&F[B
FN#-@#
$ %-/#
B%
,@# +NH
N'O '@/ I %[_
F[/-N@
O)[Dd
[/@ HJ
/H @#J
FH@/
/]# B#
% $H,B
'H%#
HB%#
(]#B
*#B@
O)[D
B>
# H!
# /]#
XA MV=
/]# ')Z^T)H^X
'-B%
Zd
B%
[@ B#
2EEVDTT
_[@/#
d
B#%
BI@@G4 9@4.* 3
!E 4!+G' '4!+*
@IEL
+4*0<+84 .+0F0
FT"?;
.6E2
62<;2
\. ?"TTV
RY ):
ZZ QPI
GZG0 62
;S"VT
TV8;1UV
TT1S"R
<.^S
"VT3?6S
LXT^H^XZ
d
MVEDV
O0[#DV
d
%[)^\
2EEVDTT
d
L\D)TD
HD\\
0T *`D
VD $X0
X#H)^ZD
E
LXTHgX
EDd
H`^T #VX
L"R<
GD\D;`X
g`0VDd
.
ZD O0[
NV6R1 +26"<\;RK=
#DVd
L% 5)
L"2U;
/;T> ):
7
KVRY "R
ZZ QP NV8;1UVTT1
NK<= G7 < -<SVRV1
I GZG0
L\D)TD
K2"
0
gX
,X0V \Xg ZH)gH S^XZT #S"VT> TV8; -T?;1K;2 B6 KV6R L"R"
1UVTT1
Y;
Q( <e
)\ S^XZT
"<
2=
S"R<
@6EKX
? SÂD
+\0# [)
.^S"
=
$ #D )# T]^\\T SHE Â
VT3?6S OVRY1 ];"KX
$X0
\D HX EX
(;\1
=
Z)HD H`D *^T` HX #D
VK;> AA +V2SVRYX"
gXZT^
S=
A3T
gXTH XA
H`D VDT EDVDE AXV @Z) V6R1TV8;1UVT +5Z P%/3
X0VgD
T13
AXV $X0 Zg^)\ T0;;X ?63EU
V XV=)Z
VH
^T)H^XZ HX*)VET )Z
$ XA H`D
:
LION
VDTX0VgD
T:
53
MedicAlert and Lions –
a big step forward...
as a letter of intent is signed between the two organisations
T
Writes PID Phil Nathan:
ampa, Florida, was the venue for the 2012
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum and Heidi
and I attended, accompanied by Philip and Jacqui
Goodier.
The Forum attracts a big attendance and this year
was no different, with some 2500 participants.
As with the other Area Forums, the USA/Canada
Lions Leadership Forum lasts for almost three days and is based
around seminars and workshops, of which there are over 70.
In my 'MedicAlert' blog I outlined the background and the
proposal for closer working between our two organisations and
on the first afternoon in Tampa I was invited to give a
presentation entitled 'We speak for you when you can't'.
This was a genuine honour as it is not often that Lions from
outside North America are invited to be presenters or moderators
at this Forum. The Moderator for the seminar was PDG Eunice
Rucks, who was a pleasure to work with and guided the seminar
smoothly and with warmth.
The presentation had two elements, firstly, what is MedicAlert,
what does it do and how does it work? Secondly, I outlined one of
the major medical conditions, Diabetes, which affects young and
not so young, and where Lions and MedicAlert can work together
to make a positive impact in the community.
It was not my normal style of presentation as it included many
facts and figures and I had a concern that the subject might be
too heavy. However, I was able to introduce personal reflections
and empathy.
I was more than pleased by the attendance and in particular
54
LI ON
by presence of First International Vice President Barry Palmer. A
good Q & A session followed, revealing some very positive Club
and individual Lions’ experiences. All told, it was a good
introduction to the potential of a partnership.
Pleasingly, the MedicAlert staff in attendance reported a
significant increase in visitor traffic to their booth on the Friday
and Saturday, so it does seem the message was well received.
Friday provided opportunities for meetings with Executive
Officers, Past Presidents and senior Lions from the USA and
Canada Constitutional Areas, and what was interesting was the
number of senior Lions with whom I have not worked previously
who approached me for discussions, to find out more about me
and the work I have done on behalf of the Association.
Friday night is 'free' at the Forum, which gave us the
opportunity to explore Tampa.
On Saturday, as is traditional, the International President was
the keynote speaker and I was aware that during his address a
Letter of Intent was to be signed between Lions Clubs
International and MedicAlert International.
The Letter was to be signed on behalf of MedicAlert
International by Mary Dean, Chairman of the Foundation, who
flew in especially.
What I did not know was that I was to be part of the process!
At the appropriate time, President Madden introduced
MedicAlert, much as I outlined in my earlier blog. He detailed my
involvement and invited me to join him and the other Executive
Officers on stage.
The initial proposal is for Lions and MedicAlert to work
together in three key areas:
WHERE IT BEGAN
Whilst driving Wayne Madden, then First International Vice
President to the Young Ambassador finals in February 2012
and recounting the work of MedicAlert International and
the similarity to the Lions Clubs International caring ethos,
we wondered whether there might be ways in which our
Association could develop closer links with the MedicAlert
Foundation. On his return to LCI Headquarters, 1st VIP
Wayne set the ball rolling and as a consequence I was soon
involved in meetings and telecoms at Board and
Management level with both organisations.
In a number of blogs over the last year or two I have
made reference to partnerships between Lions and
MedicAlert:
• the successfully – established and continuing programme
between the Lions of Canada and MedicAlert Canada,
called 'No Child Without' which has also been
extensively supported by the Canadian Government.
• the programme running in California which is a
partnership between the Lions of MD4 and the US
MedicAlert Foundation (MAFUS).
• we in MD105 have been much admired internationally
for the programme we have already implemented,
which sends Special Olympic athletes representing their
nation, protected with the membership of MedicAlert, as
they leave their home shores.
1. Diabetes Type 1, which affects children and young adults,
2. Disaster Relief and preparedness,
3. Wounded Warriors, the provision of MedicAlert bracelets to
returning, wounded, service personnel.
I consider myself very privileged to have been able to bring two
major international organisations together and look forward to
seeing the relationship develop and grow.
After lunch, I attended the PIPs/PIDs seminar which was
chaired by PIP Joe Wroblewski. During the
introductions, PIP Joe kindly made
reference to me and my role in the
MedicAlert development.
After members of the Executive had
answered questions relating to the
economy, the Association's finances and
investments, PIP Joe, referring to my
long experience as a Stockbroker, invited
me to make comment, which I was
pleased to do. I also had the opportunity
to comment on other questions raised
during a full and very informative seminar.
On the Sunday morning I had a long
meeting with one of the Executive Officers,
which was extremely positive and full.
We returned home having been involved
in a very rewarding and enjoyable Leadership
Forum.
International President Wayne is very much aware of
these programmes and of the relationship between Lions
and MedicAlert in a number of other countries, Iceland for
example, where my good friend PID Doctor Jon-Bjarni
Thorsteinsson has worked with both organisations for
many years.
It was this knowledge and the belief that together we
can do more to serve our communities that prompted the
investigation.
The consideration then became what and how? This
was closely followed by ‘who leads on this? and ‘it has to
be agreed and approved by both organisations’.
Once the idea had been floated there was almost
instant understanding of the potential, on both sides. The
trick was to turn 'understanding' into 'reality'.
Over the past few months I have had many
conversations with our senior staff at Oak Brook. I met
with relevant LCIF staff in Busan during the International
Convention, and we have continued to work towards a
common goal.
I also presented proposals to the Board of
MedicAlert International, of which I am a member, to
gain their support and understanding.
The pace quickened after I returned from Busan
and my attendance at the MedicAlert Board Meeting
in July. August was a very busy month, with a
succession of emails between senior staff in both
organisations, telephone conferences and calls and
the preparation of documents outlining the
proposals.
As I noted in my Brussels blog, further
meetings and discussions took place during the
Europa Forum.
Finally, we are ready and are agreed!
LIO N
55
)&!-! ', +(# *!$$%"
Lions Can Help Through
the Reading Action
Programme (RAP)
So, Lions, are you ready to expand our impact by jumping on
board the Reading Action Programme?
There are many ways Lions can help in their respective
communities. Consider the following:
•
Developing after-school reading programmes
•
Reading to children at local libraries
•
Contacting your local school and asking how you can help
•
Donating books and/or computers to your local school or
library
•
Volunteering as tutors through a local school
•
Working with local literacy experts and agencies
•
Working to promote Braille literacy
(See the Reading Action Programme guideline for suggestions
and ideas)
Or, perhaps your Club could come up with its own
programme. However you choose to approach the problem of
illiteracy, be pro-active, not reactive
This is part of International President Madden’s Theme for his year of
office, most of which was featured in the last issue of LION. Highlights
of the Theme will be repeated throughout the year.
- Editor
International Convention 2013 –
just across the water…
…well two or more lots of water if you are travelling from 105-I or other enchanted islands of our Multiple
District, but who’s counting?.
Convention 2013 will be hosted by the Lions of Germany between July 5 and 9 in Hamburg, Germany’s second
largest city after Berlin, known as the country’s “Gateway to the World”.
There will be much more about this event and how to get there in the next (Dec/Jan) issue, but in the
meantime feel free to go onto: www.lcichamburg.com to find out more….
Addressing you...
M
to send your
oving house? We do like
you are (it’s
copy of LION to where
ssages we get
surprising how many me
bour/the new
saying ‘My former neigh
forwarding
, is getting fed up with
owner of my old house
my magazine…)
tion has overlooked, in
when the Lion-in-ques
urs
occ
ally
usu
n
atio
This situ
us know that they are
move, the need to let
use
ho
a
of
s
fus
and
the stress
s we know about.
no longer at the addres
move. All information
do list’ if you are on the
‘to
r
you
on
us
t
pu
Please
page 4) where it will
trict Headquarters (see
Dis
le
ltip
Mu
to
t
sen
should be
on the date of your
portunity. (Depending
op
t
lies
ear
the
at
ted
be activa
ht get one issue sent
the magazine you mig
of
e
dat
n
atio
blic
pu
move and
works well).
t by and large the system
to the old address, bu
THE LION Authors and
contributors
Please sen
d Club contributions to
District News
Liaison Officers. Other
manuscripts and
materials to the Edito
r (details on page 4).
THE
LION accepts no respo
nsibility for unsolicited
material nor for the op
inions expressed, or
coincidental names use
d by the authors.
Contents copyrighted©
1992 by the
International Associati
on of Lions Clubs. All
rights reserved. Repro
duction wholly or in pa
rt,
except as brief quotatio
ns, is prohibited excep
t
with written permission
.
LIO N
57
Dashing at Marple
C
an it really be a whole
year since we were
last talking about the
Romiley, Marple and
District Lions and their
spectacular Santa
Dash, which always
proves incredibly popular, not least
because the ‘dash’ - this will be the
fourth - helps towards fund raising for
research into serious kidney disease.
Focus of the ‘Dash’ is Martha, a local
child who is bravely battling a little
known kidney problem.
This year’s ‘Dash’ starts at 12 noon on
Sunday 2 December when as many
runners who the Lions have been able to
muster climb into their Santa suits to
make their way round the course.
The entry fee is £10, which includes
the cost of the Santa suit and helps
the Lions to organise this event, but
runners - or walkers, toddlers,
anybody really - will be given a
Kidney Research UK sponsorship form.
And if you’re under 11, you get an
early Christmas present!
Get full details from Lion Terry
Harding (Romiley, Marple and District
Lions Club) on 0161 303 0011,
E-mail: lionterry1@btinternet.com
PDGs Meet….
The Past District Governors will
once
again be holding their Annual Mee
ting at
the end of January at the St John
’s Hotel,
Solihull (same weekend as the Cou
ncil of
Governors meeting...)
Details from PCC Mike Cooke Ema
il:
mccooke@hotmail.com
….and so do the MJFs
Who are cordially invited to join
the PDGs
for lunch at the conclusion of bus
iness at
the Torquay Multiple District Con
vention.
(see page 33) Contact once mor
e is PDG
Mike (see above)
58
LI ON
ions
L
e
l
p
Mar
012
2
&
y
e
e
h
l
t
i
sent
Rom
e
r
p
dly
prou
cember
e
D
d
day, 2n
n
u
S
on
THELMA’S CARDS
Once again Lion Thelma Smith of Sleaford &
District Lions Club is offering two cards for
the season’s fund raiser.
The cards are supplied in packs of 10, with
envelopes. There is a minimum order of 10
packs (i.e. 100 cards with envelopes, 20p
each)
The 10-pack sells at £20, plus p&p.
Payment should be made by cheque to
Sleaford & District Lions Club.
Order from Lion Thelma, 4 The Maltings,
Leasingham, Sleaford NG34 8GQ Tel: 01529
413204 Email: Thelma.smith@homecall.co.uk

Lion Magazine October November 2012

Transcription

Similar documents

July

District Gov ern or`s Messa ge - Lions District 14A Pennsylvania

13-K Team Times

THE LION`S ROAR

DISTRICT14- eporter - Lions District 14A Pennsylvania

cover page feb 2013.pub - District A

XXXV-A Pride - Lions of Florida

1st Charter night Anniversary

Aug 2016 - Lions e