May 2015 - Lions District 201V3, Victoria

Lions International Australia
District 201V3
Newsletter
Web Site address : www.201v3.lions.org.au
I
had
the
pleasure of presenting
Lions Club of Balla
Balla with their fourdiamond level patch for
the current fiscal year.
This is the only Club
that I have received
this award for.
Lions are being asked to help reach
our Centennial Service Challenge goal to
benefit 100 million people by June 2018 in
celebration of our 100th anniversary. Every
district and club can play a part in reaching
this goal and earn special Centennial Banner
Patches for each of the four years of the
Centennial. Patches are earned based on the
completion of youth, vision, hunger and
environment projects and by reporting the
activities through MyLCI.
For those exemplary clubs in your
district who have already reported completion
of all four service areas, we've enclosed their
four-diamond level patch for the current fiscal
year.
In
order
to
recognize
their
accomplishment and encourage other clubs
to do the same, please present the patches to
the clubs listed below at your district
convention or another noteworthy event.
Please be sure to visit the
www.Lions100.org website for all things
Centennial, including the first global progress
report on our Centennial service goals, other
resources and tools including a new
Centennial video, and information on how
clubs and districts can earn their special
Centennial Banner Patches and report their
activities through MyLCI.
Thank you to the Clubs that are
entering their activities on the International
MLCI to help reach the goal to benefit 100
million people.
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May 2015
The State Youth of the Year was held
in Ballarat on the 11th April 2015.
I
congratulate all District representatives on
their excellent presentations. The District 201
V3 Entrant was Emma Wiggins. Emma was
supported by the Mount Eliza Lions Club
Members. The Impromptu questions asked
were:Q1 Is it always wrong to lie?
Q2 What lessons can we learn from the
ANZACS.
Emma’s speech was - From little things big
things grow.
I congratulate Emma on
winning the State final and now goes to the
Multiple District Final to be held in Newcastle.
“LEND A HELPING HAND FOR A HAPPY HEART THROUGH SERVICE”
The Ride for sight commenced on the 9th
in the Worldwide Week of Service in May!
th
April at Licola and Concluding on the 12
Worldwide Week of Service Resources
April at Moe. I took great pleasure presenting
Worldwide Week of Service Club Flyer Club
a LEO TYQUINN AWARD to Brian O’Connell
Press Release Social Media Resources
for his involvement with the Ride for Sight
Children in Need Project Ideas Children in
project from the inception 22 years ago. I
Need Planning Guide - See more at:
presented Ride for Sight Bannerettes to the
http://lions100.lionsclubs.org/EN/progr
riders, support crew and sponsors present at
ams/centennial-servicethe completion of the ride.
challenge/worldwide-week-ofPlease do not miss the District 201V3
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Information Day Sunday 7th June 2015. All
Club members are invited and encouraged to
CABINET SECRETARY’S REPORT
attend the information day at Federation
University Northways Road, Churchill.
It is very disappointing when, by the due date,
Refer to the Revised Suspension
I had received only 38 completed PU101
Policy elsewhere in this Newsletter,
forms out of a possible 77 which should have
International Dues must be paid within 90
st
been supplied. Please do not be too upset
days from the 1 of July, 2015, formally 120
when a blank space appears next to your
days
club details in the Multiple District Directory. I
It has been brought to my attention
also hope that not too many members
that when there is a change in Office Bearers
attending the MD Convention at Newcastle
that the stationery needs to have the contact
were shocked when they could not vote as
details changed.
only 18 clubs (possible 63) returned the form
May 16-22: Worldwide Week of
Return No. 5 required to enable those
Service to help children in need, See more at:
attending to vote. Some relatives of deceased
http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/events/cale
members and deceased family members may
ndar.php#sthash.92DcX6be.dpuf
have been a little upset when only 16 clubs
Here's how your club can take part in
bothered to forward Return No.6 and these
this special service event: Plan your project –
deceased persons were not recognised at the
Host a service project that benefits youth,
convention.
I asked that “Nil” returns be
vision, hunger or the environment during the
forwarded if applicable. Please point out to
week of May 16-22. Get project ideas and
your club Secretary that these forms are
planning tips for helping children in need in
needed and not asked for just to help me fill
the resources section below. Share your
in my time. I hope PDG Peter McShane gets
project – Invite your community to serve with
a better response next year.
you to showcase your club and the power of
Please record a new address for all
service. Report your project – Report your
correspondence to the district:
service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report
to earn a Centennial Banner Patch for your
PO Box 221
club. Celebrate Your Service Share photos of
Koo Wee Rup Vic 3981.
your project on social media so everyone can
Also the new email address for Hampton
see what a difference you're making in your
Park Club is –
community. Use the hashtag #Lions100, and
hamptonparklionsclub@gmail.com
we'll share your images on the LCI Facebook
page! Start Planning Today Download the
PDG Ken Blay
event flyer and share it with your club, then
start planning your service project. Don't miss
this opportunity to join Lions around the globe
“LEND A HELPING HAND FOR A HAPPY HEART THROUGH SERVICE”
Revised Suspension Policy
In April, 2010 the Board of Directors
approved an amended policy, effective July 2,
2010 that affects Clubs that have not paid
their club balances on time. The policy is as
follows:
A Club which has an unpaid balance in
excess of US$20 per member or US$1,000
per club, whichever is less, outstanding past
120 days will be automatically suspended
including the charter, rights, privileges, and
obligation of the Lions Club. In the event, the
Club does not reach an active status by the
28th of the following month the club’s charter
would be automatically canceled.
Suspension is the temporary deferment of the
charter, rights, privileges and obligations of a
Lions club due to an unpaid balance.
Clubs on suspension shall not:
(a) Conduct service activities
(b) Conduct fund raising activities;
(c) Participate in district and multiple district
functions or seminars;
(d) Participate in any voting procedures
outside of the club
(e) Endorse or nominate a candidate for
district, multiple district and international
office;
(f) Submit Monthly Membership Report and
report forms;
(g) Sponsor a Lions club, or organize a Leo
or a Lioness club.
Clubs on Suspension shall:
(a) Hold meetings to discuss the future of the
club and identify the steps needed to regain
an active status.
(b) Make payments to clear the existing
outstanding balance, or request a payment
plan.
and update the membership roster after a
Club is released from Suspension.
Dues are the primary source of income used
to support the programs and services
provided to our membership. Regular and
prompt payment is expected to ensure
continued support of this great operation.
Please feel free to contact us at
membershipbilling@lionsclubs.org should you
require additional information. We hope all
clubs will review their statements regularly,
and will send the necessary payments to
ensure their good status is protected.
Accounts Receivable and Club Account
Services
300 W. 22nd Street
Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842
membershipbilling@lionsclubs.org
Phone: 630-203-3820
FAX: 630-706-9108
JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMPETITION
All Clubs are reminded that participation in
the competition requires registration by 31
May and also the payment of a small
registration fee of $10.
Registration forms will be sent out upon
request. All Zone Chairmen will have
received the Club Information details by email
so they could also be a point of contact. This
document contains the Registration form.
If in any doubt please contact me and I will
send details and information to you by email.
I hope many Clubs will take up this
opportunity to involve the youth of the
community in this very exciting and
interesting competition.
Colin F. Stevens
District Chairman
This revised policy has serious
consequences for clubs that are in arrears in
paying their club balances. This policy could
affect Clubs that have as little as two percapita billings or less unpaid at 120 days.
Email: colinfstevens@hotmail.com
Clubs placed on suspension may regain an
Tel: 59742364; 0409742364
active status by sending payments sufficient
to pay the balance. A re-activation report will
not be required to regain an active status,
however, officers should immediately review
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A MELVIN JONES
FELLOWSHIP
Does your Club have sufficient credit
(US$1000.00) with LCIF towards the
purchase of a Melvin Jones Fellowship?
If the answer is YES there are several ways
to apply for a Melvin Jones Fellowship, these
are:
1. Complete the MJF application form LCIF
42M, this is available from the LCIF web
page and also the Lions Australia web
page, and either email it directly to PDG
George
H
Barnard
OAM
at
barnarg@optusnet.com.au or post it to
him at P.O. Box 777, Noble Park, VIC 3174.
He then processes the application and
ships directly from Melbourne. Shipping
time is usually seven to ten days from
receipt of application.
2. Complete the MJF application form LCIF
42M, this is available from the LCIF web
page and also the Lions Australia web
page, and either email it directly to your
District LCIF Coordinator or by post to the
address shown in the MD201 Directory
who then forwards the application to PDG
George
H
Barnard
OAM
at
barnarg@optusnet.com.au or posts it to
him at P.O. Box 777, Noble Park, VIC 3174.
He then processes the application and
ships directly from Melbourne. Shipping
time is usually seven to ten days from
receipt of application.
3. Complete the application by filling out the
online application form which is found at
the LCIF web page and also the Lions
Australia web page, you then send this
directly to LCIF where the application is
registered. Your application is then
forwarded by LCIF to PDG George H
Barnard OAM who then processes the
application and ships directly from
Melbourne. Shipping time is usually
seven to ten days from receipt of
application.
slowest, it could be several weeks before
the application is registered by LCIF and
forwarded to PDG George thus causing
some delay. This is usually the case
during May/June/July of each year.
Does your Club have sufficient credit
(US$1000.00) with LCIF towards the
purchase of a Melvin Jones Fellowship?
If the answer is NO you should complete the
MJF application form LCIF 42M, this is
available from the LCIF web page and also
the Lions Australia web page, then send it
together with a cheque, in Australian
currency, for the balance required, monthly
exchange rates are available from the LCI
web page, to your Cabinet Treasurer who
banks it to your Club account with LCI.
He/she then send the MJF application
together with a copy of the bank deposit slip
to PDG George H Barnard OAM, this
becomes his authority to ship, he then
processes the application and ships directly
from Melbourne. Shipping time is usually
seven to ten days from receipt of application.
A courtesy copy of any MJF application
should be sent to your District LCIF
Coordinator by email or by post to the
address shown in the MD201 Directory.
Should there be a problem in delivery your
District Coordinator can then follow up on
your behalf.
DISTRICT V3 INFORMATION DAY
SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2015
The annual District V3 Information Day will be
held in building 4N at Federation (formally
Monash) University, Northways Road,
Churchill.
All Club members are invited and encouraged
to attend and the day will be full of valuable
Lions information, presented by experienced
District Lions.
The presentations will include:
- operating in Club roles (President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Membership Chairman)
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Of the three options shown above option
one is the quickest, option two is the
second quickest and option three is the
-
-
keynote presentation by PDG Shirley
Higman
aspects of change within the Lions
organisation, including information on the
approaching Lions Centenary activities
and Club opportunities
leadership information and upcoming
development opportunities for members
membership growth initiatives and
activities
These information days are also an
opportunity to meet other Lions, identify
members of the District Cabinet and establish
ongoing relationships and networks within the
District.
To assist with catering, all Clubs please
advise numbers by an email to: V3 GLT
Coordinator, Neil Wingrave at
nwingrave@optusnet.com.au – please
advise by 29th May 2015.
Lion Greg Leonard Mother-inLaw
Our caring thoughts and get well wishes are
extended to the following members of the
Lions family, whether it is they are recovering
from major surgery or a minor cold. We wish
you all a speedy recovery. Also members ‘
names that I have not received on the sick
list, We wish you good health and a full
recovery.
Members on the Sick List Lions Club
Lion Victor Wells
Mornington
Lion Malcolm Baker
Mornington
Hon: Lion Peter Burton
Mornington
Lion Jim Duggan
Bairnsdale
Lion Col Oakley
Bairnsdale
Lion Murray Goff
Bairnsdale
Lion John Kemp
Bairnsdale
PDG Lion Phil King
Bairnsdale
Lion Kay Freeburn
District 201 V3
Member Welfare Chairperson
Mobile 0418 052 988
kay.freeburn5@bigpond.com
MEMBERSHIP WELFARE
District Governor Joyce Radford and the
Lions family of District 201 V3 pass on their
sincere condolences to the families of the
following members, also to the Lions family
who have had a bereavement in their family.
District Members passed
away
Lion Helen Nikitin
Cranbourne
Lions Club
of
Lock Sport
Member’s Family
Lions Club
passed away
Lion Bruce
Father
Strzelecki
Chisholm
Lions Lady Laurie Father
Strzelecki
Gregg
“LEND A HELPING HAND FOR A HAPPY HEART THROUGH SERVICE”
Q: Why did the cow cross the road?
A: To get to the udder side.
Q: What do you call a fish without an eye?
A: Fsh!
Q: Why do fish live in salt water?
A: Because pepper makes
them sneeze!
Q: Where do mice park their boats?
A: At the hickory dickory dock.
“LEND A HELPING HAND FOR A HAPPY HEART THROUGH SERVICE”