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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SPECIAL

NEWNEWPRESIDENT’SPRESIDENT’S

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Quotable quotes● “Integrity means doing the right thing even when

it’s not convenient”

● “When we go aloft in an airliner what we’re reallydoing is pushing a tube filled with people throughthe upper reaches of our earth’s atmosphere, seven miles or more above the surface ... weneed to make it look easy but it’s not”

– Hero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger(pictured left with Eberhard Wirfs) during

his keynote address

Convention highlightsYour souvenir coverage ofthe 93rd Lions InternationalConvention at the SydneyConvention &Entertainment Centre


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Lion – Australia and PNGLion - Australia and Papua New Guinea edition ispublished bi-monthly for the Multiple District 201Council of Lions Clubs International and circulated toall members.Published by MD201 Council of Governors and printed byPMP Print, 37-49 Browns Road, Clayton Victoria 3168.An official publication of Lions Clubs International, the Lionmagazine is published by authority of Board of Directors in21 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, French,Swedish, Italian, German, Finnish, Korean, Portuguese,Dutch, Danish, Chinese, Norwegian, Icelandic, Turkish,Greek, Hindi, Polish, Indonesian and Thai.Editor: Tony Fawcett, Fawcett Media20 Millett Road Gisborne South VIC 3437Ph: (03) 9744 1368Email: [email protected] Enquiries: Lions National Office40 Brown Road,Broadmeadow NSW 2292Ph: (02) 4940-8033Lions Australia website: www.lionsclubs.org.auDeadlines: 1st day of month before cover date.MD201 Council of Governors: Ray Marks C1, GrahamSmithers C2, Peter Clarke N1, Warren Woods N2, CliffColeman JP N3, Richard Leonard N4, John Harrison N5,Lesley Lyons Q1, Patrick D Lynch Q2, Beverley Bates Q3,Neville Luckel Q4, Ken Gatehouse T1, Graeme Lukey V1-4,Max Oberlander V2, Shirley Higman V3, Anthony StockdaleV5, John Beale V6, Bill Laundy W1, Terry Gray W2.Distribution of Magazine: Clubs and MembersAdditions to distribution list, deletions, changes of addressand of club will be made only when advised through theClub Membership and Activities report. Non-Lions, librariesand other organisations who wish to advise changes shouldcontact Lions National Office, Locked Bag 2000NEWCASTLE NSW 2300, Tel: 02 4940 8033 email:[email protected] Executive Director – Peter LynchManaging Editor - Dane La Joye, Lions Clubs International300 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USAExecutive Officers President Sid L. Scruggs III, NorthCarolina, USA; Immediate Past President Eberhard J. Wirfs,Kelkheim, Germany; First Vice President Dr. Wing-Kun Tam,Hong Kong, China, Second Vice President Wayne A. Madden,Auburn, Indiana, USA.Directors First year: Yamandu P. Acosta, Alabama, USA;Douglas X. Alexander, New York, USA; Dr. Gary A. Anderson,Michigan, USA; Narendra Bhandari, Pune, India; JanezBohori , Kranj, Slovenia; James Cavallaro, Pennsylvania,USA; Ta-Lung Chiang, Tiachung,Taiwan; Per K. Christensen,Aalborg, Denmark; Edisson Karnopp, Santa Cruz Do Sul,Brazil; Sonja Pulley, Oregon, USA; Krishna Reddy, Bangalore,India; Robert G. Smith, California, USA; Eugene M. Spiess,South Carolina, USA; Eddy Widjanarko, Surabaya, Indonesia;Seiki Yamaura, Tokyo, Japan; Gudrun Yngvadottir,Gardabaer, Iceland.Second Year: Enrico Cesarotti, Rome, Italy; Luis Dominguez,Mijas Pueblo, Spain; Gary B. D’Orazio, Idaho, United States;Yasumasa Furo, Dazaifu, Japan; K.P.A. Haroon, Cochin,India; Carlos A. Ibañez, Panama City, Panama; Ronald S.Johnson, Maine, United States; Byeong-Deok Kim, Seoul,Republic of Korea; Horst P. Kirchgatterer, Wels/Thalheim,Austria; Hamed Olugbenga Babajide Lawal, Ikorodu, Nigeria;Daniel A. O’Reilly, Illinois, United States; Richard Sawyer,Arizona, United States; Anne K. Smarsh, Kansas, UnitedStates; Jerry Smith, Ohio, United States; Michael S. So,Makati, the Philippines; Haynes H. Townsend, Georgia,United States; Joseph Young, Ontario, Canada.

C O N T E N T S

4 International President’s report

4 International Lions flock to Sydney

6 Sydney celebration

10 LCIF’s engaging new look

12 New Chairman’s message

13 Taking Lions to new heights

15 International President’s program

27 Executive Summary

29 ALF financial report

30 Youth of the Year update

“To create and foster a spirit of understandingamong all people for humanitarian needs byproviding voluntary services throughcommunity involvement and internationalcooperation”

Page 4 - International Convention

Page 13 - Meet our new President

Page 9 - Hudson River’s hero pilot

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COVER: Sydney wasthe focus and for aweek internationalLions got togetherin a festival offriendship andfun – but theultimate aim wasto make the“We Serve” mottoof Lions even morerelevant. Seecoverage page 4.

‘We serve’

ContributionsArticles held over

Because of the Sydney InternationalConvention coverage and the 2010President’s Program several featureshave been held over from this issue. Contributions for the October-November 2010 issue should besubmitted by September 1 to TheEditor, Lion magazine, Fawcett Media,20 Millett Rd, Gisborne South, Victoria3437 or emailed [email protected]

Connections, influence, friendship, philanthropyAugust - September 2010 Volume 89 No. 4


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Re-dedicateRe-dedicateyourselfyourselfto Lionsto LionsBy Sid L Scruggs lll, President,The International Association of Lions Clubs

Love was in the air when 12,000 Lionsand friends descended on the city for the93rd Lions International Convention

WORLD’S LIONS

I know how life-changing Lions can be for the people weserve. But being a Lion also can change your life.

One of my Lions friends is a retired medical doctor. Before hebecame a Lion, we took him to a Lions project involving childrenwith emotional and physical challenges. For that day he was like akindly grandfather, holding, feeding and caring for them. He wasvery emotional when he told me what a powerful experience it wasto help the children. All his adult life he had attended to people’sphysical needs as a surgeon. He now knew the joy of meeting

people’s emotional needs.This year I am asking Lions to re-dedicate themselves to hands

on service as a Lion. Deepen your involvement. Take a greaterinterest in humanitarian service. Assume a new responsibility.Sponsor a new member. Be the best Lion you can be. Don’t settlefor just being one of the group.

To boost our Lions’ involvement, I am urging Lions everywhere toparticipate in our four Global Service Action Campaigns. Assistyouth in August by planning an initiative in conjunction with theUnited Nations International Youth Day. In October, support WorldSight Day by involving your club in a sight-related project (an eyescreening event, collecting used eye glasses, or aiding a visuallyimpaired or blind person). Around the holidays, fight hunger througha food collection drive or a food distribution project. Next April,support World Earth Day with an environmental project.

You can also get involved in our exciting new essay contest forblind or visually impaired children aged 11 to 13. Similar to thePeace Poster contest, these children will write on the theme “ThePower of Peace.” For details, please visit our website atwww.lionsclubs.org.

Since 1917, Lions have been a beacon of hope. This year, let usshine our light more brightly than ever. But to do so, we need you.We need every Lion to give their best. We can provide a “bettertomorrow” for those in need. Our Beacon of Hope will shine thebrightest when it includes your individual service.

We serve together today for a better tomorrow.

Sid and Judy Scruggs participate in an eyeglass mission in Mexico.

It was one of the biggest eventsthe city had seen for many ayear – and by the time it had

ended Sydney was just as muchin love with Lions as Lions werewith Sydney.

For Lions it was apublic relationscoup – with theorganisation’sprofile of communityservice soaringamong the generalcommunity.

And for Lions,too, it was a giantwinner – highlightedby fellowship,learning, planningand a good quantityof old fashioned fun.

The PR valueaside, theconvention is

ABOVE: Governor-General Her Excellency MsQuentin Bryce AC, pictured here with Conventionorganising chairman PID Barry Palmer, openedthe week-long event.

RIGHT: Lions volunteers worked tirelessly toensure the success of the InternationalConvention.

FAR RIGHT: Singer Jessica Mauboy onstage with her troupe of dancers at theInternational Show.


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FLOCK TO SYDNEYestimated to have injected more than $16 millioninto the NSW economy.

From the moment the NSW Major EventsMinister, Kevin Greene (a Lion himself) and Lionsdignitaries dotted the eye of the Chinese dragon(an old tradition) to get the Parade of Nationsunderway, the convention’s friendly mood wasset.

As outgoing International President EberhardWirfs announced at the convention’s opening byour Governor General Quentin Brice:“It’s a greatday to be a Lion.” And for her part, the Governor-General, a great friend of Lions, heaped praise onthe organisation for its role of “getting on with thejob” .

In many ways this convention was like a three-ringed circus, with multiple events happening atany one time.

There were keynote speakers of the calibre ofhero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’ whosaved his passengers and crew by landing hisplane on New York’s Hudson River and NobelPeace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, this year’sLions Humanitarian Award recipient.

For music lovers there was the Global YouthMusic Contest with violinists vying for glory. Formusic of a more contemporary flavour the place

to be was the International Showat the Entertainment Centre,where performers of the calibreof David Campbell, JessicaMauboy, Caroline O’Connor, LeeKernaghan, Marcia Hines, JohnPaul Young and Men At Work’sColin Hay rocked through a 90-minute spectacular.

There were plenary sessions,Gingko Awards being given out, aPerformance Festival featuringartists from around the world,dancing girls and brass bands.

The Australian Reception wasrated among the best yet,providing the chance for localLions to mingle with internationalcolleagues – plus, giving anintroduction to our new CouncilChairman, Bob Gilchrist, whoshowed his versatility with a much-applaudedrendition of “I Still Call Australia Home”.

Lions numbers soarPerhaps the best news to come out of the

convention involved rising membership figures,showing a lift of 27,552 new members and 1780new clubs worldwide in the past seven years. Aswell, there are now more than 20,000 newfemale members and 74 new Leo clubs – andone new member country, the Kingdom ofBhutan. Every constitutional area has improved inmembership, while China (including Hong Kong)now has 7865 members (most under 40 and athird women).

Ever the membership opportunistist, outgoingInternational President Wirfs signed up two newhigh-profile members on stage – LionsHumanitarian Award winner Wangari Maathai andhero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. And laterhe added Anne Palmer, wife of Australia’s PIDBarry Palmer, to his tally.

Reversing the tables, the German ambassadorto Australia presented Eberhard Wirfs with theCross of the Order of Merit of the FederalRepublic of Germany for his Lions work.

For our new International President, SidScruggs lll, the highlight was having one of hissons, Kevin, singing a song based on hisPresidential program titled Beacon of Hope (seepage 15 for his full program).

Lions International flags and banners left Sydney in no doubt thatsomething special was going on in its midst.


SydneySydney celebrationcelebration

... It was the week thousands of international Lionscongregated downunder to talk, plan and party

It began with a giant parade through Sydney to the Opera House in which Lions from around the world joined in a show of unity and determination tomake ours a better world. By week’s end much of the city had been caught up in the mood of goodwill. For organisers, visitors, volunteers andSydney citizens alike it was a demonstration of just what can be achieved when Lions get serious about tackling an important project.


Wangari woos audienceLions Humanitarian Award-winner, Kenyanenvironmentalist and peace activist Wangari Maathai,enthralled Lions with her account of her no-nonsenseefforts to eliminate poverty in Africa.

Winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, she told with greathumility of her numerous on-going projects, including herfight to save the Congo Forest, the world's second largesttropical forest . “Africa without the Congo Forest will be onebig desert,” she warned.

With her Lions award went a grant of $200,000 to continueher humanitarian work. Last year this award was won bySydney’s Father Chris Riley for his role with disadvantagedyouth.

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It was a moment all at the International Conventionwill long remember ... pilot Chesley “Sully”Sullenberger’s account of ditching his plane in NewYork’s Hudson River to save the lives of 155passengers and crew.

The audience sat spellbound as “Sully”, a keynotespeaker, told of the nerve-tingling 208 seconds from thetime U.S. Airways Flight 1549 lost its engines through abird strike to when it glided down onto the water.

“We found ourselves in a crucible, fighting for our livesand the lives of our passengers and crew, surrounded by acacophony of automatic warnings, alarms, alerts, repetitivevoices and chimes, potential distractions,” he recounted,explaining that he never realised his 20,000-hour airlinecareer would one day be judged on just three minutes and28 seconds of flying.

Survival, he assured, came down to teamwork andtraining. “When you are a member of an effective teamyour chances of success are much better,” he said, urginghis Lions audience to be true to their ideals and to continuetheir efforts to “make a difference”.

THIS PAGE, FROM IMMEDIATE LEFT CLOCKWISE:

● Lions showed their support in words and actions.

● Singer David Campbell rocking at the International Show.

● Eberhard Wirfs with Peace Poster winner Yu-Min Chen.

● Representative of new Lions member country Bhutan.

OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM FAR BOTTOM CLOCKWISE:

● Sydney audience joins in the singing and celebration.

● Brian Allen (centre), winner of Global Youth Music Contest.

● Dancers take centre stage at the Entertainment Centre.

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By Alecia Dimar

Lions Clubs International Foundation has anew look, which is receiving positive reviewsfrom Lions worldwide. The refreshed look,including a repositioned brand image andupdated logos, better defines the mission ofLCIF and its programs.

For more than a year, LCIF hasundergone an image update to complement thenew look and messaging of Lions ClubsInternational. Enhancing the LCIF brand is also partof a larger initiative to develop a long-termmarketing strategy for increased visibility andawareness. Repetition and consistency of the newimage will further strengthen the brand. Over thenext two years, LCIF will incorporate the imageupdate into all new materials. Additionally, updatesto all existing materials will give a consistent lookacross the foundation, from banners to letterhead topublications.

Maintaining LCIF’s status as a leadinghumanitarian organisation is central to futureadvancement. Through the new image andmessaging, Lions and the general public are givenan increased understanding of LCIF’s work andimpact. As people become more aware of LCIF, thehumanitarian impact increases, enabling morecommunities around the world to be helped.

New LCIF Tagline

We care. We serve. Weaccomplish

New LCIF messages

● We deliver humanitarian programs, primarily to

preserve sight, support youth, provide disaster relief

and combat disability – by mobilising resources and

securing funds.

● We enable Lions to improve lives in their own

communities, and, collectively, have a remarkable

global impact.

● Each donation is important to fulfilling our

mission.

● Our successful results inspire us to achieve

more.

● We are compassionate and caring, enriching

lives in communities around the world.

● We are efficient and accountable as a good

steward of funds.

LCIF’s engaging new look

New posters reflect the updated LCIF image throughengaging design and refined messaging.

Seen around Sydney

HAPPY TIMES: Outgoing Council Chairman PhilLawler and his wife Darlene described their year ofservice as one of the best times of their lives.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: There were plenty ofdonations as these wide-eyed volunteers called onthe generosity of Sydney people.

FUTURE LION: Proud grandad and Past InternationalPresident Jimmy M. Ross was joined on stage at theconvention by one of his grandchildren.


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Lions Clubs International Foundation strivesto leverage Lions’ funding throughpartnerships with companies andorganisations that share a common mission.A new partnership with Bausch + Lomb andan expanded partnership with Essilor will helpLions and LCIF continue and expand theirsight services through SightFirst.

LCIF is partnering with Bausch + Lomb EarlyVision Institute. The Pediatric Cataract Initiative willprevent and treat cataract in infants and childrenand promote early childhood vision screenings.Bausch + Lomb is contributing US$350,000 in thepilot year to launch the partnership program. Theprogram was formally announced during theInternational Convention in Sydney.

Pediatric cataract is a clouding of the eye’snatural lens that can cause childhood vision lossand blindness. This new partnership program willhelp treat and prevent pediatric cataract.

“Too many newborns afflicted with pediatriccataract have a lifetime of vision loss and blindnessahead of them – an untenable prospect in today’sworld,” said Paul Sartori, corporate vice president ofBausch + Lomb. “With more funding and attentionplaced on research, prevention and treatment, we’llbe making an impact in the lives of childrenworldwide.”

The rate of pediatric cataract in developednations is one to four children per 100,000 births.However, in under-served countries, the rate can be10 times greater. During its first year the initiativewill primarily focus on aiding children inChina, where an estimated 40,000 children suffer

from pediatric cataract.For additional information, visit

www.TheirVision.org.LCIF also is launching a new partnership with

Essilor International to support uncorrectedrefractive error (URE) services. The partnership willdevelop and strengthen sustainable systems thattarget under-served populations through high-quality, low-cost programs as well as branch intoother areas of joint interest.

The World Health Organization estimates morethan 158 million people worldwide are visuallyimpaired and eight million people are blind due toURE. Refractive error can be corrected with a pairof eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.

Lions and Essilor will identify institutions in areaswith significant blindness prevention needs and alack of URE service capacity. Plans will bepresented to SightFirst for funding; Essilor willprovide access to low-cost equipment and on-staffexpertise, with initial pilot programs over the nextyear in selected African countries.

“Essilor International is excited to embark on anew long-term partnership with LCIF. Essilor’scorporate mission, helping mankind ‘See the WorldBetter’ fundamentally complements the core

mission of LCIF to fightagainst blindness,” saidHubert Sagnières, CEOof Essilor. Essilor willalso offer Lions ClubsInternational anexclusive brand-qualitylens at an affordableprice for Lions’humanitarian purposes.

The Lions EyeglassRecycling Centres willbenefit because Essilorwill provide the centreswith guidelines,technical assistance andfunding.

SightFirst coup with new partnerships Initiatives announced at theSydney Convention will ramp upthe fight against blindness

New partnerships willboost the ability of Lionsto fight blindness.


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Hello fellow Lions, just a brief message. Barbara and I are extremely privileged to be

representing you for the ensuing 12 months. Itwas a very memorable occasion for us whenwe were elected at the Mildura Conventionlast month, and didn’t the Lions of Mildura dous proud, it was a great event with lots of funand fellowship. Our first priority was getting toknow the incoming District Governors andtheir partners and we are looking forward toworking with them on your behalf.

We have just returned from Sydney afterparticipating in a spectacular InternationalConvention. What a wonderful experience,From the Keynote speakers to the talentedperformances of the young artists competingin the Global Youth Music and the entertainersat the various special functions, to the

beautiful mosaic of colour and splendour ofthe grand parade down Macquarie St. All thiswas capped off by a tremendous display ofAustralian hospitality. I must pay a specialtribute to all the volunteers who gave of theirtime to ensure the needs of all conventioneerswere professionally addressed and attended toin an efficient manner.

To our Convention Committee led by PIDBarry Palmer, congratulations on taking onsuch a mammoth task and thank you for allyour hard work over the past couple of yearsto bring this event to a very successfulconclusion. You have well and truly putAustralia on the map and have shown theLions of the world we are capable of doinggreat things.

As Barbara and I continue our journey intothis Lions year I am sure we will learn and seemore of the achievements and humanitarianaid provided by the service minded Lions inthis growing multi-district.

– Bob Gilchrist

Five-year planAs reported in the last magazine Council isdeveloping a five-year strategic plan. The firststage of the process is to gather the views of asbroad a cross section of Lions membership aspossible. During August each Lions club is beinggiven the opportunity to provide input. Weencourage members to participate through yourclub – keep an eye out for the President’s letter.

During the remainder of the year theinformation will be analysed and a strategic plandrafted with a final version ratified at theLaunceston Convention in April 2011.

Our newChairman’s

messagefor Lions

New Council Chairman Bob Gilchrist and his wife Barbara at thesuccessful Australian Reception during the Sydney InternationalConvention.

Australia’s Ji Won Kim performs at the Global YouthMusic Contest in Sydney.


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By Jay CoppHis North Carolina club had adopted severalfamilies in need, so Sid L. Scruggs III andanother Lion trod through the woods to arundown trailer.

The mother had terminal cancer. Her husbandhad abandoned her, leaving her alone with their twoyoung children. When the Lions dropped off a largebox of food, the mother quietly asked, “Do you havea few minutes?” Scruggs guessed they would bethere most of the day fixing things.

It turned out the mother just wanted to talk. “Shewas having a really bad day. ‘I have two smallchildren and I can’t do much for them. How willthey remember me?’ We had caught her at amoment when she was questioning why she wasborn,” recalled Scruggs.

Scruggs flew planes for a living. But he is ahusband, a father and a Lion. So he gently affirmedher life. “I assured her they’ll always remember youas their mom. They’ll remember you loved them andcared for them,” he told her.

Today, sitting in his office at internationalheadquarters in Oak Brook, Scruggs knows thosekinds of experiences will define his year as ourLions leader. He’s given back as a husband andfather, as a community leader and a Lion, and hewants Lions everywhere to take stock of theiradvantages and opportunities and rededicatethemselves to hands-on service. “If you look at yourLions service as an obligation, you won’t doeverything you can do. If you look at it as anopportunity, you will do what is needed,” he says.“Most Lions, no matter where they are from, havehad opportunities and advantages. I feel there is aneed to pay back.”

Driven to succeedScruggs has a drive to excel. He knows where it

came from: his sports-filled childhood and a parentwho encouraged him. Scruggs grew up inChattanooga, Tennessee. His father worked for theChattanooga Times newspaper. He also played thepiano, wrote music and championed the underdog.Years earlier, while in college, a professor made ananti-Semitic remark. In protest and in solidarity withhis Jewish classmate and friend, Scruggs’ fatherleft the classroom with his friend. The professorretaliated by lowering his grade. His father’scompassionate side also came out on his job. Helearned sign language so he could communicatewith a couple of hearing-impaired workers.

His mother was a Sunday school teacher fond ofworking with youth. She also “was very competitive.She loved to win,” says Scruggs. “It didn’t matter ifit was a board game or whatever. She never cut meany slack.”

Neither did his coaches. In a city wide junior high

track meet, his coach, Buddy Gedrun, walked awaywhen Scruggs’ initial broad jump was poor. “I amnot watching if you are not putting your best effortin every jump,” he explained to a stunned Scruggs.On the next jump Scruggs ran with greatmotivation. “I literally jumped out of the pit and set a

record that was almost two and half feet furtherthan the record at the time,” he says.

But the importance of that day of triumph paledin comparison to a dismal defeat in high school onthe wrestling mat. Scruggs was ahead on points butrelaxed and suddenly found himself on his back. Hehad been pinned with one second to go. “Thereferee was stunned. I was stunned. I quit withvictory one second away. That one defeat has driven

me all my life,” he says.Scruggs ran track and played halfback in football

at Baylor School for Boys, a military preparatoryschool. His teachers and coaches left a lastingimpression. “I feel a responsibility to share withothers because so many people put their lives intome,” he says. “Several defining moments in my lifehave been about teamwork. Even when victoryslipped away, there was a coach around to say, ‘OK,this was a learning experience.’ ”

Scruggs excelled in the classroom and wasaccepted to the Naval Academy in 1956. During hisjunior year, part of his aviation training was to fly aStearman aircraft on floats. He was hooked.“Getting up and feeling the wind in an open cockpitand wearing a leather helmet, it was great.”

After graduating, he entered the Naval Aviationprogram at Pensacola, Florida, and received his“Wings of Gold” in 1961. He was assigned to anaircraft squadron aboard an aircraft carrier andmade cruises in the Pacific Ocean and flew duringthe early years of the Vietnam Conflict. In 1967,while serving as a flight instructor and with a youngfamily, he decided against a military career and tooka pilot’s job with American Airlines.

But flying wasn’t all about technical skills orvigilance. Scruggs would stroll down the aisle tocomfort an occasional nervous flyer. He was good atthat. He knew how to say the right thing. But noteveryone was consolable; Scruggs is comfortableenough with himself to admit that. “I’ll never forgetthere was this one lady really afraid of flying,” herecalls. “I told her, ‘I’ve got four kids. I’ve got somegrandkids now.’ You know, the whole bit. And shesays, ‘Well, I’d feel a lot more comfortable if I sawsome gray hair on you and if you didn’t wearbifocals’.”

Family manScruggs met Judy the night he bought his first

car. While at the Naval Academy, one of Scruggs’best friends set up a blind date for him. Thatevening Scruggs in his brand-new car made awrong turn on a one-way street. Two police officersquickly “invited” him to the police station where hemade a “donation” to the city. Scruggs called Judyto say he was at a police station and be would be alittle late. When he arrived at her college she senther roommate to check him out. She gave him a“thumbs up” and the date was on.

But Scruggs was a little short on cash onaccount of his earlier donation. “It turned out to bea cheap date,” says Judy with a wide grin.

Judy discovered that the fearless naval officershe was dating wasn’t so keen on certain carnivalrides. “Once we went on the Ferris Wheel and whenwe got off, he got very quiet. I’m wondering, ‘What happened?’ He had turned a little green,” she says.

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None of those incidents really mattered muchbecause the chemistry between the two was sostrong. “He’s a very caring individual,” says Judy.

Scruggs says, “It was Judy’s quiet self-confidence. She knew who she was. There wasmore than a physical attraction. There was an innerbeauty that I saw immediately. It’s really funnybecause my mother had always said never getserious about somebody that you wouldn’t want tobe the mother of your children. When I met Judy Isaid, ‘She’d be the perfect mother for my children’.”They moved “eight or nine times” during his Navydays. (Altogether, including his tenure as a pilot,they moved “18 times,” says Judy. They had three“Navy” children, Cyndi, Debbie, and S. Lee, IV, andKevin was their “civilian” baby.

Scruggs took an active interest in his children’seducation, even helping to found one school andrun another. While living in Connecticut, his churchopened the Ridgefield Christian Academy. Scruggshelped raise funds and get the school going. In NewHampshire, after serving on the school board of aprivate school, he ended up serving as the school’spresident.

Lion trailblazerAfter moving to North Carolina, Scruggs joined

the Vass Lions in 1992. The club had 18 memberson its rolls and a dozen active members. It was not

particularly active in district activities. Scruggsvolunteered to be membership chair. “We don’tneed any more new members,” his sponsor (andclub president) told him.

Scruggs found them anyway. The club expandedits service and became more active in thecommunity. Scruggs helped start a Leo club and hisclub became more involved with the local schools. Itsponsored a Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop and thePeace Poster contest. Several parents joined theclub when they saw how the club benefitted theirstudents. Membership grew to more than 65.Scruggs sponsored many of the new Lions.

Scruggs was a groundbreaker in other ways, too.His club was all male. A member warned him not totry to bring in a woman. Scruggs bided his time andthen shrewdly and successfully proposed formembership Susan Corre, not only the Leo Clubschool adviser and mother of a Leo but also theteacher of the year in the state. She later becamethe club president.

Beacons of hopeThe Scruggs are immensely proud of their

children. Kevin, the youngest son, is a minister, andon one of his mission trips to Mexico, Sid and Judycame along to dispense eyeglasses. S. Lee ScruggsIV, the older son, is a physical therapist whospecialises with patients who have suffered braininjuries or other traumas. Cyndi once worked at acrisis pregnancy centre and now home schools her

children and teaches organic gardening. Debbietaught school and now home schools her childrenand is active in her community with music andsports. The service trait has been passed on to thegrandchildren as well. Their oldest granddaughterlearned sign language as a foreign language in highschool and works as a nurse.

The Scruggs have shared a full life and Lionshave been a big part of that. The people they’vemet and helped are memorable. “The difference forme with Lions is that it’s hands-on. I can go backand recount the stories of the difference we madein people’s lives,” says Scruggs.

“That’s why I say our slogan – leadership,intelligence, our nation’s safety – has little meaningto me. I use a new one: Loving Individuals OfferingNeeded Service.”

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LEFT: Sid Scruggs and Judy (background) assist aLions project to feed the needy in Malaysia.

BELOW: A former airline pilot, Sid Scruggs plans totake Lions to the next level.


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Lions profile soaringExecutive Summary - International Board of Directors Meeting, Hamburg, Germany

APRIL 10-15, 20101. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA was chosen as the site forthe 2015 International Convention.2. Chicago, Illinois, USA was chosen as the site ofthe 2017 International Convention for theassociation’s 100th Centennial Celebration.CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE1. Reviewed a constitutional complaint filed by theLions Club of Chennai Ashok Pillar and Lions Clubof Madras Greater in District 324-A1 (India),affirmed the final decision issued by the MultipleDistrict Conciliation Committee, upheld thecomplaint and rejected the District 324-A1redistricting proposal. Deemed all matters raisedand relating to this complaint concluded and thatthis decision is final and binding on all parties,District 324-A1, and all clubs in District 324-A1.2. Removed Wichaidid Chalin from the office ofdistrict governor in District 310-B (Thailand) forfailure to comply with the final and binding decisionof the majority of conciliators in a Multiple DistrictDispute Resolution complaint and for supportinglitigation involving Lions matters. Declared thatWichaidid Chalin shall not be recognized in thefuture as a Past District Governor by Lions ClubsInternational or any club or district, and that he shallnot be entitled to any privileges of such title.Declared that the vacancy created in the office ofdistrict governor in District 310-B shall not be filledand that the district governor elect of District 310-Bshall serve as the acting district governor until the2010 International Convention.3. Cancelled the Krabi Lions Club in District 310-B(Thailand) due to the failure of the club’s membersto comply with the directives of the Association’sLegal Division and comply with the final and bindingdecision of the majority of conciliators in a MultipleDistrict Dispute Resolution complaint. Declared theformer club and its former members are no longerrecognized by Lions Clubs International, MultipleDistrict 310 and District 310-B, that the formermembers have no membership rights or privilegeswithin the Association, the multiple district or thesub-district, and that any and all previous rights andprivileges of the former members to use the name“Lions,” the Association’s emblem, or any otherinsignia of the former club or the Association,including any previously held Lions offices or titles,are forfeited. 4. Revised Chapter III and Chapter XV of the BoardPolicy Manual to replace the term “spouse” with“one adult companion” as deemed appropriate.5. Adopted resolution to be reported to the 2010International Convention to transfer Article IX, Feesand Dues, of the International Constitution in itsentirety to the International By-Laws as a newArticle XII and renumber the remaining Articles ofthe International Constitution and International By-Laws.CONVENTON COMMITTEE1. Established convention registration fees for the2011 Seattle Convention. The fees willremain the same as the 2010 Sydney Convention.The regular convention registration deadline waschanged to March 31. The late registration fee willbegin April 1 through on-site in Seattle.2. Modified Chapter VIII of the Board Policy Manualto replace the term “spouse” with “adultcompanion” or other appropriate variations.DISTRICT AND CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE1. Canceled the charter of the Onteora Lions club(District 20-O) with 10 members.2. Filled three vacancies for the position of DistrictGovernor Elect. 3. Approved the redistricting proposal for District324-C5 to take place at the close of the 2010International Convention. 4. Approved the redistricting proposal for District324-A5 to take place at the close of the 2010

International Convention subject to the payment ofall past due club accounts over US$50 by May 15,2010. 5. Recognized Ukraine as a provisional region withnine clubs and 229 members. 6. Agreed to include the names and contactinformation for Coordinating Lions and Lions who serve as provisional region and zonechairpersons in the International Association ofLions Clubs Vital Information and the InternationalAssociation of Lions Clubs International Directory. 7. Recognized the undistricted clubs in Beijing,China as Provisional District 385 at the close of the2010 International Convention. 8. Appointed Lion leaders recommended by thelocal Lions of provisional districts to serve asDistrict Governor for the provisional district for the2010-2011 Fiscal Year. 9. Revised the 2009-2010 Excellence Awards tomake the award more attainable. The 2010-2011Excellence Awards were redesigned to furthersupport team work and make the award moreflexible. 10. Revised Chapter V of the Board Policy Manualto clarify and streamline the status quo andreactivation process. 11. Revised Chapter IX of the Board Policy Manualto replace the term “spouse” with the term“companion,” clarify that a provisional districtreaches full district status when the district has aminimum of 35 clubs and 1,250 members in goodstanding at the close of the year, and clarify theprocess of reapplication when a redistrictingproposal is rejected or found incomplete. 12. Revised Chapter X of the Board Policy Manualto encourage Guiding Lions to become certified andto eliminate the previous Guiding Lion Award. FINANCE AND HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONCOMMITTEE1. Approved the 2009-2010 Forecast, reflecting asurplus.2. Approved Charles Schwab Trust Company asCorporate Trustee of the Retirement Income Plan.3. Approved an additional US$50,000 for the 2010-2011 March/April board meeting.4. Approved use of “one adult companion” toreplace “spouse” in Board Policy Chapter XIIInternational Office & Staff, Chapter XXII SpeakingEngagements, Travel Rules and Reimbursement andExecutive Officer Travel and ExpenseReimbursement Policy.5. Approved revisions to Club Suspension andCancellation Policy in Board Policy Chapter XI asfollows:Club Suspension and CancellationA club, which has an unpaid balance in excess ofUS$20 per member or US$1,000 per club,whichever is less, outstanding past 120 days will besuspended, including the suspension of the club’scharter, and all the rights, privileges, and obligationsof the Lions club.In the event the club does not acquire goodstanding, as defined by board policy, on or beforethe 28th day of the month following suspension, theclub’s charter will be automatically cancelled. Thecancellation of a club for financial suspension maybe rescinded within 12 months from the date of thecancellation, in the event the club has paid theiraccount balance in full and a completed reactivationreport is received. Any club that has been approved for a paymentplan by the Finance Division will not be suspended,so long as it continues to fulfill its obligation per theapproved payment plan.6. Approved revisions to Chapter XXII ParagraphB.2. of the Board Policy to include Australia, NewZealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Islandsof the Pacific Ocean forum to be scheduled thefourth full week of August or first full week of

September.7. Approved housekeeping revisions to theExecutive Officer Travel and ExpenseReimbursement Policy.LCIF1. Updated the language in the Investment PolicyStatement regarding charitable gift annuities held inCalifornia. 2. Approved that implementation begin for theformation of a LCIF Steering Committee, an advisory body, with appointments to the firstcommittee and policy changes to be considered atthe June 2010 meeting in Sydney, Australia. 3. Approved changes in the materials used tomanufacture Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows(PMJF) pins.4. Authorized staff to request the return of LCIFgrant funds and, if necessary, pursue legal action, from the project management of severalseed grants with reports that are significantly pastdue.5. Renewed membership in the amount ofUS$56,560 to the International Agency for thePrevention of Blindness (IAPB).6. Transferred US$1.5 million in unobligated fundsof the SightFirst annual grants budget to the nextfiscal year.7. Approved 64 Standard, International Assistanceand Core 4 grants totaling US$2,504,948.8. Tabled two grant applications.9. Denied one grant application. 10. Approved membership in the amount ofUS$7,500 to the World Wide Hearing coalition.11. Approved a US$50,000 grant to the Hear UsRoar program to support a one-year pilot project forhearing care services.12. Selected three finalists for the 2010Humanitarian Award. 13. Approved membership in the amount ofUS$20,000 to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).14. Updated signatories at the foundation’sScottrade account, in order to facilitate donationsof securities.15. Revised LCIF’s Rules of Audit in the BoardPolicy Manual.LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE1. Added one Senior Lions Leadership Institute tothe 2010-2011 Institutes/Seminars schedule tosupport the development of Lions leaders on theAfrican continent, contingent upon approval ofrequested funds.2. Added one Faculty Development Institute to the2010-2011 Institutes/Seminar schedule to supportthe development of Lions faculty on the African continent, contingent upon approval of requestedfunds.3. Changed the Multiple District LeadershipDevelopment Funding Program to include a fundingprovision to support local training of second vicedistrict governors.4. Endorsed concepts presented by the JointCommittee on MERL related to increased integration of local membership growth efforts andGlobal Membership Team efforts and an enhancedfocus on and support of leadership development atall levels of the association.5. Revised Chapter XIV of the Board Policy Manualreplacing the term “spouse” with “one adultcompanion” for expenses incurred by the incomingpresident, chairperson and vice chairperson of theDistrict Governor-Elect seminar. 6. Revised Chapter XIV of the Board Policy Manualreplacing the term “spouse” with “one adultcompanion” concerning District Governor-Electseminar faculty members.7. Revised Chapter XIV of the Board Policy Manualmoving policy related to an orientation session foradult companions during the DGE Seminar.

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8. Revised Chapter XIV of the Board Policy Manualrelated to availability of District Governor TeamManual.LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE1.Approved a recommendation from the Financeand Headquarters Operation Committee for a dues increase proposal of US$4 projected tobe introduced over two years beginning in 2012-2013 when projections show cash flow will nolonger be sufficient despite ongoing cost savingmeasures.MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE1. Established that, effective immediately, thecontinental area of Africa, inclusive of its Lions districts and undistricted countries, shall be adistinct area within the association and be affordedadministrative and operational support similar tothat of other constitutional areas in the association.2. Concurred that once Africa exceeds a qualifiedand verified total membership of 30,000, the Constitution and By-Laws Committee shall draftand present a constitutional amendmentrecognizing Africa as its own constitutional area inthe association, subject to approval by the LCIBoard of Directors in office at the time, forconsideration by the delegates at the nextinternational convention thereafter.3. Denied the Lions Club of Hod Hashron’s protestregarding a new club.4. Agreed to support the MERL restructuringrecommendations and work to integrate

membership, extension and retention into theDistrict Governor Teams and the Global MembershipTeam.5. Accepted the requirement that 75% of cyber clubmembers reside or work in the same multipledistrict.6. Approved a change to Board Policy for returningcharter fees to clubs that are still pending at theend of the fiscal year.7. Deleted language in the Board Policy Manualconcerning the field operation manager’s spousetravel as referred to in another section of BoardPolicy.8. Concurred with updating the Board Policy Manualto reflect the Membership Programs and New ClubsMarketing Department’s recently-designated namechange.PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE1. Amended criteria for multiple districts/singledistricts and districts application for consecutiveyear public relations grants after January 1 of eachyear.2. Established an essay contest for blind andvisually impaired children beginning in Lion year2010-2011.3. Established a new Lion Recognition Award Medalbeginning in Lion year 2010-2011.4. Amended the Lions Clubs International VitalInformation to include personal contactinformation for surviving spouses and partners ofdeceased past international presidents and pastinternational directors, beginning in Lion year 2010-

2011.5. Approved posting of the International Directory onLCI’s Web site and discontinuation of printed copy,beginning in 2011-2012,6. Clarified that once a Lion announces his/hercandidacy for district governor, vice districtgovernor, council chairperson, international director,or international executive officer, neither thecandidate nor a member of his/her immediatefamily (mother, father, spouse, siblings, children orin-laws) may serve as editor or on the magazinecommittee of any official edition of Lion magazineand concluded that a candidate is consideredannounced when endorsed by his/her club, district(sub, single, multiple, whatever the case may be).SERVICE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE1. Changed the name of the International Activitiesand Program Planning Division to Service ActivitiesDivision.2. Approved a cooperative alliance between LionsClubs International and the International Guide DogFederation.3. Named the recipients of the 2008-2009 Top TenYouth Camp and Exchange Chairperson Award.4. Modified board policy related to the nominationcriteria for the Leo Club Program Advisory Panel.

For more information on any of the aboveresolutions, please refer to the LCI Web site atwww.lionsclubs.org or contact the InternationalOffice at 630-571-5466.

HAVE YOU CHANGED ADDRESS?If you have changed your address, couldyou please contact your CabinetSecretary to ensure that your new detailsare updated.

For your convenience the Lion magazine is available online at http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/news/lion-magazine/index.php. Members who no longer wish to receive a printed copy of themagazine to their home address can now elect to have their names removed from the database. Pleasecontact your Cabinet Secretary – name and membership numbers will be required to take you off this list.

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A year ago Lion SteveAndrews from Busselton,Western Australia, raised$23,000 for the Suicide CallBack Service with his solo26-day motorcycle ridearound the Australia.

Steve’s ride was inspired byhis own experiences withdepression and suicide, havinglost his mother and a close friendto suicide and watching hisbrother and daughter strugglewith depression for many years.

Now Steve is back on his bikefor a second Black Dog Ride. He’sheading for the Red Centre GlenHelen Resort (120km west of

Alice Springs) where onSeptember 11 he will be joinedby riders from all over Australiafor a fundraiser and celebration.

Money will go to the Black DogRide Institute, a not-for-profit,educational, research, clinical andcommunity-oriented facilityoffering expertise in depressionand bipolar disorder.

To assist or donate, visit thewww.blackdogride.com.au oremail Steve [email protected] can be forwarded toLions Club of Busselton, PO Box365, Busselton, W. Australia6280.

Black Dog Ride


Australian Lions Foundation Financial Report


Report on the financial reportWe have audited the accompanying financial report,being a special purpose financial report, ofThe Australian Lions Foundation (the trust), whichcomprises the balance sheet as at 31 December 2009,the net income and distribution statement and thestatement of changes in trust funds for the year thenended, a summary of significant accounting policies,other explanatory notes and the trustees' declaration.

The responsibility of the trustees' for thefinancial report

The trustees' are responsible for the preparation andfair presentation of the financial report and havedetermined that the accounting policies described inNote 1 to the financial statements, which form part ofthe financial report, are appropriate to meet therequirements of the Trust Deed dated 4 May 2004 (asamended) and are appropriate to meet the needs ofthe members. The responsibility of the trustees' alsoincludes establishing and maintaining internal controlrelevant to the preparation and fair presentation of thefinancial report that is free from material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applyingappropriate accounting policies; and makingaccounting estimates that are reasonable in thecircumstances.

Auditor's responsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on the

financial report based on our audit. No opinion isexpressed as to whether the accounting policies used,as described in Note 1, are appropriate to meet theneeds of the members. We conducted our audit inaccordance with Australian Auditing Standards. TheseAuditing Standards require that we comply withrelevant ethical requirements relating to auditengagements and plan and perform the audit to obtainreasonable assurance whether the financial report isfree from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtainaudit evidence about the amounts and disclosures inthe financial report. The procedures selected dependon the auditor's judgement, including the assessmentof the risks of material misstatement of the financialreport, whether due to fraud or error. In making thoserisk assessments, the auditor considers internal controlrelevant to the trust's preparation and fair presentationof the financial report in order to design auditprocedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on theeffectiveness of the trust's internal control. An auditalso includes evaluating the reasonableness ofaccounting estimates made by the trustees', as well asevaluating the overall presentation of the financialreport.

The financial report has been prepared fordistribution to members for the purpose of fulfilling thefinancial reporting obligations of the trustees' under thetrust deed. We disclaim any assumption ofresponsibility for any reliance on this audit report or onthe financial report to which it relates to any personother than the members, or for any purpose other than

that for which they were prepared.Our audit did not involve an analysis of the prudence

of business decisions made by directors ormanagement.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtainedis sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for ouraudit opinion.

Matters relating to the electronic presentation ofthe audited financial report

This auditor's report relates to the financial report ofThe Australian Lions Foundation (the trust) for the yearended 31 December 2009 included on the trust's website. The trustees' are responsible for the integrity ofthe trust's web site. We have not been engaged toreport on the integrity of this web site. The auditor'sreport refers only to the statements named above. Itdoes not provide an opinion on any other informationwhich may have been hyperlinked to/from thesestatements. If users of this report are concerned withthe inherent risks arising from electronic datacommunications they are advised to refer to the hardcopy of the audited financial report to confirm theinformation included in the audited financial reportpresented on this web site.

Basis for Qualified OpinionCash from donations and other fund-raising

activities are a significant source of revenue for theentity. The entity has determined that it is impractical toestablish control over the collection of cash donationsand other fund-raising activities prior to entry into itsfinancial records. Accordingly, as the evidence availableto us regarding revenue from these sources waslimited, our audit procedures with respect to cashdonations and other fund raising activities had to berestricted to the amounts recorded in the financialrecords. We therefore are unable to express an opinionas to whether revenue from cash donations and otherfund-raising activities is complete.

Qualified Auditor's OpinionIn our opinion, except for the effects on the financial

report of such adjustments, if any, as might have beenrequired had the limitation on our audit proceduresreferred to in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraphnot existed, the financial report presents fairly, in allmaterial respects, the financial position of AustralianLions Foundation as of 31 December 2009, and itsperformance for the year then ended in accordancewith the accounting policies described in Note 1 to thefinancial statements, and the provisions of the TrustDeed dated 4 May 2004 (as amended).

This opinion must be read in conjunction with therest of our audit report.

Newcastle16 April 2010

Independent auditor’s report to the members ofAustralian Lions Foundation

As detailed in Note 1 to the financialstatements, the Foundation is not areporting entity because, in the Trustees’opinion, there are no users dependent ongeneral purpose financial reports. This isa special purpose financial report that hasbeen prepared to meet the requirementsof the Deed of Trust

The financial report has been preparedin accordance with Australian AccountingStandards and other mandatoryprofessional reporting requirements to theextent described in Note 1.

The Trustees declare that the financialstatements and notes set out on pages30 and 31 give a true and fair view of theFoundation’s financial position at 31December 2009 and of its performance,as represented by the results of itsoperations for the financial year ended onthat date.

In the Trustees' opinion there arereasonable grounds to believe that theFoundation will be able to pay its debtsas and when they become due andpayable.

This declaration is made in accordancewith a resolution of the Trustees.

PAUL LOGUE - TRUSTEE

ALAN PRETYMAN - TRUSTEE

Adelaide13th February, 2010

TRUSTEES’ DECLARATION

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Wayne RussellPartner

Liability limited by a scheme approved underProfessional Standards Legislation.

The income statement, balance sheet andstatement of changes in equity are to be readin conjunction with the notes to the financialstatements as set out on page 31.

Australian Lions FoundationFinancial Repor t Year ended 31 December 2009


2009 $ 2008 $INCOME STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009INCOMEAwards - William Tresise Fellow 41,500 42,500Awards - Ian M. Stockdale Humanitarian 40,000 27,500Awards - J.D. Richardson Honour 220,475 185,250Donations - ALF General Fund 105,028 109,715Donations - ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund 247,542 12,980Donations - 2009 Fire & Flood Appeal 1,341,705 -Donations - International Co-operation Fund 25,886 -Interest Received 170,368 217,482TOTAL INCOME 2,192,504 595,427

EXPENDITURE

Awards & Presentations 27,421 22,841Grants - ALF General Fund 468,947 331,737Grants - ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund 41,950 60,038Grants - 2009 Fire & Flood Appeal 1,341,705 -Grants - International Co-operation Fund 25,886 -Expenses Of Fund Raising 5,762 6,649Meeting Expenses 20,532 18,539Bank Charges 1,405 617Printing & Stationery, Postage, Fax, Phone 7,103 5,953Auditors Remuneration 4,620 5,200Insurances 3,175 2,913Depreciation 636 404Sundry Expenses 1,152 2,536TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,950,294 457,427

NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 242,210 138,000

DISTRIBUTION TO ACCUMULATED FUNDSALF General Fund 12,197 165,033ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund 230,013 (27,033)

242,210 138,000

BALANCE SHEETAS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009 Note 2009 $ 2008 $

CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 672,511 250,261Sundry debtors 493 1,133Held-to-maturity investments 22 2,839,334 3,014,678

3,512,338 3,266,072NON CURRENT ASSETSOffice equipment 3 - 636

- 636TOTAL ASSETS 3,512,338 3,266,708

CURRENT LIABILITIESTrade Creditors 8,220 4,800

NET ASSETS 3,504,118 3,261,908

ACCUMULATED FUNDSRetained profits - ALF General Fund 3,196,656 3,184,459Retained profits - ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund 307,462 77,449

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 3,504,118 3,261,908

Note 2009 2008STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009ACCUMULATED FUNDSALF General FundBalance at the beginning of the financial year 3,184,459 3,019,426Transfer to Emergency/Disaster Relief FundSurplus for the current year 12,197 165,033

3,196,656 3,184,459ALF Emergency/Disaster Relief FundBalance at the beginning of the financial year 77,449 104,482Transfer from ALF General FundSurplus for the current year 230,013 (27,033)

307,462 77,449

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 3,504,118 3,261,908



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009

1. Statement of Significant Accounting PoliciesBasis of PreparationIn the opinion of the Trustees, the Australian Lions Foundation (the Foundation) is not a reporting entity because, in the Trustees’ opinion, there are no users dependent on general purpose financial reports. The financial report of the Foundation has been drawn up as a special purpose financial report for distribution to the members.

Historical Cost ConventionThese financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.The financial report has been prepared in accordance with all applicable Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements (Urgent Issues Group Interpretations) that have a material effect with the following disclosure exceptions:■ AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements■ AASB 107 Cash Flow Statements■ AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation■ AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure

Income TaxThe Foundation is exempt from paying income tax pursuant to section 50-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997).

2. Current Investments2009 2008

$ $

Bank Term Deposits 2,800,000 2,900,000Accrued Interest on Term Deposits 39,334 114,678

2,839,334 3,014,678

3. Office EquipmentOffice Machines - at cost 6,406 6,406Less: Accumulated Depreciation (6,406) (5,770)

Nil 636

4. Related Party DisclosureNo Trustee or Officer of the Foundation has received or become entitled to receive during or since the financial year a benefit because of payments made by the Foundation to reimburse the Trustee or Officer or an entity in which the Trustee is a Director, for expenses incurred on behalf of and approved by the Foundation.No emoluments are paid to the Trustees.

5. Agent for Lions Clubs International FoundationThe Foundation acts as Agent / Trustee for Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) “Campaign SightFirst II” funds held in Australia.

At 31st December 2009, the funds held were -$2,224,796 (2008 - $2,107,856)

YOUTH OF THE YEARThis is my first article for the Lion magazine asAustralian Chairman, and I thank Adrian Miles forthe effort he put into the program during the lastthree years.

I also congratulate last year’s state winners, RebeccaSavage (C District), Izabella Glover (N District), PamelaFredric (Q District), Minto Felix (V District), Jorja Summer(W District) and our National Winner William Teare (TDistrict) forexcellent presentations at the MilduraConvention.

I hope that as these young adults travel to thehometown of each of the other winners you all have theopportunity to meet them and listen to what they have tosay. For those Lions who have not had the opportunity toparticipate in this wonderful program, you may be able tounderstand why so many clubs continue year after year tosponsor a student. The results speak for themselves.

The City of Brisbane Lions Club developed Youth of theYear in 1964. Today we have 650 club, zone, region andstate finals with more than 2000 students participating inevery state of Australia. The National Final held at theMultiple District Convention regularly attracts an audienceof 1500 Lions, Lionesses, Leos and partners.

Why is this program so popular with Lions members?Do we all aspire to be able to stand in front of an audienceof 1500 and speak without fear of failure, or are wesecretly wishing that we had the same opportunities asthese fantastic young adults when we were younger?

If you ask those who have been involved with theprogram for a number of years, the answer is simple –they enjoy being part of the development of thesestudents. At the beginning of the journey these studentsare nervous and apprehensive. With gentle nurturing andencouragement from our fabulous Lions club chairmen,they realise they can speak for five minutes withoutforgetting the words, and the two impromptu questions arenot as difficult as they first anticipated. The judges are fullof encouragement throughout the interview process.

What follows is an amazing journey that culminates insix contestants, one from each state, competing for thetitle of National Winner. However, all six receive a fabuloustrip to the hometown of each of the other contestantsduring a whirlwind 35-day tour of Australia, while theoverall winner represents Lions at a youth forum overseas.

Our amazing Lions members who have guided theseequally fantastic young people from being students toyoung adults gain as much enjoyment and satisfactionfrom being part of the journey as do the contestants.

This year there are a number of challenges andchanges confronting Youth of the Year Quest.

The changes relate to the new rule regarding scoring.From the start of the 2010/11 Quest year, public speakingwill be worth 30 points, increasing the total score to 110points. Hopefully this will improve the overall quality of thequest. Entrants will also be able to submit a new entryform prior to the District Final.

The challenge is the early timing of the Lions MDConvention in Launceston, from 12-17th April 2011. Weencourage clubs to run their club finals in the second halfof 2010 to ease pressure on the Zone, Region and DistrictFinals in early 2011. The feedback received to date fromclub chairmen has been positive with schools embracingthe earlier club final and hopefully this will encourageclubs to continue the practice.

During the last few years we have fine-tuned theprogram to ensure it maintains its high standard and is stillan acceptable vehicle for students to participate in. Ibelieve we have achieved this by consultation with thecontestants and with the state coordinators providingfeedback from their chairmen. However, the next few yearsare a time for consolidation and ensuring that the changesare implemented and expected results achieved. We needto provide training at all levels to ensure incoming Lionsare fully conversant with the changes we have made to theprogram, and are comfortable in implementing them.

This is a fantastic program. It will only get better if allLions feel they have ownership of it, be it at club level orthrough zone, region and district levels. Everyone is partof the journey. Bryan Coggle

Australian ChairmanYouth of the Year Quest

Australian Lions Foundation


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