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LEAP INTO THE FUTURE

Centennial celebrations, Hobart Convention

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Connections, influence, friendship, philanthropy

June - July 2017 Volume 131 No. 3

LIONLion – 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 Interna tional, 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 3437Phone: (03) 9744 1368Email: [email protected] Enquiries: Lions National Office31-33 Denison St, Newcastle West, NSW 2302Phone: (02) 4940-8033Lions Australia website: www.lionsclubs.org.auDeadlines: 1st day of month before co ver date.MD201 Council of Governors: C1 Paddy McKay,C2 Bryan Hearn, N1 Malcolm Peters, N2 Sharon Bishop,N3 Rosalie Sellers, N4 Roger Thomas,N5 Dennis Halpin, Q1 Graham Jackson, Q2 Brian Hewett,Q3 Norm Jensen, Q4 Jan Barsby, T1 Michael Walsh, V1-4 Naga Sundararajah, V2 Terry Heazlewood, V3 AnitaCulpitt, V5 Brian Buchanan, V6 Peter Poels, W1 Michael Wolf, W2 Terry Collinson. Council Chairman: Rodd ChignellDistribution 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] Editor-In-Chief - Sanjeev Ahuja Managing Editor - Christopher Brunch, Lions ClubsInternational 300 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USAExecutive Officers: President Chancellor Robert E. “Bob”Corlew, Milton, Tennessee, United States; Immediate PastPresident Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, Minokamo-shi, Gifu-ken,Japan; First Vice President Naresh Aggarwal, Delhi, India;Second Vice President Gudrun Yngvadottir, Gardabaer,Iceland; Third Vice President Jung-Yul Choi, Busan City,Korea. Directors First Year: Bruce Beck, Minnesota, United States;Tony Benbow, Vermont South, Australia; K. Dhanabalan,Erode, India; Luiz Geraldo Matheus Figueira, Brasílía, Brazil;Markus Flaaming, Espoo, Finland; Elisabeth Haderer,Overeen, The Netherlands; Magnet Lin, Taipei, Taiwan; SamH. Lindsey Jr., Texas, United States; N. Alan Lundgren,Arizona, United States; Joyce Middleton, Massachusetts,United States; Nicolin Carol Moore, Arima, Trinidad andTobago; Yasuhisa Nakamura, Saitama, Japan; Aruna AbhayOswal, Gujrat, India; Vijay Kumar Raju Vegesna,Visakhapatnam, India; Elien van Dille, Ronse, Belgium;Jennifer Ware, Michigan, United States; Jaepung Yoo,Cheongju, Korea. Directors Second year: Melvyn K. Bray, New Jersey, UnitedStates; Pierre H. Chatel, Montpellier, France; Eun-SeoukChung, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Gurcharan Singh Hora, Siliguri,India; Howard Hudson, California, United States; SanjayKhetan, Birgani, Nepal; Robert M. Libin, New York, UnitedStates; Richard Liebno, Maryland, United States; HelmutMarhauer, Hildesheim, Germany; Bill Phillipi, Kansas, UnitedStates; Lewis Quinn, Alaska, United States; Yoshiyuki Sato,Oita, Japan; Gabriele Sabatosanti Scarpelli, Genova, Italy;Jerome Thompson, Alabama, United States; Ramiro VelaVillarreal, Nuevo León, Mexico; Roderick “Rod” Wright, NewBrunswick, Canada; Katsuyuki Yasui, Hokkaido, Japan.

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

DeadlinesContributions for the AUG - SEPT 2017 issue should be submitted by July 1 to

The Editor, Lion magazine, Tony Fawcett, Fawcett Media,20 Millett Rd, Gisborne South, Victoria 3437 or emailed to

[email protected].

C O N T E N T S4 Stamp of approval5 Fighting kids’ cancer6 Hobart Convention report12 Council Chairman’s report15 Wartime flying boat base17 Taking our cakes to a new level

Page 9 - Youth of the Year

Page 9 - From lab to Leo winPage 5 - Fighting kids’ cancer

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COVER: For 100 years Lionshave operated worldwideand for 70 years they haveserved in Australia. Forseveral days last month,Lions came together inHobart to celebrate at the65th MD NationalConvention. Among therevellers were these twoLions Youth of the Yearwinners. See story page 9.Cover photo: Tony Fawcett

18 Our new District Governors22 Murray River sailing23 Lions time capsule reveals the past24 Australian Lions Foundation financials28 Committee vacancies/appointments30 Leos in action


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By Bob Corlew,Lions ClubsInternationalPresident

Lions at their bestENGAGING YOUTH IN SERVICE

Not long ago I took part in the chartering of a LEO c lubat a school for the deaf and blind in South Carolina.

What really struck me was ho w the new Leos promisedto serve their community. Their sincerity was stunning. Soit goes with youths. They often are wonderfully passiona te,energetic and idealistic. Reminds you somewhat of …Lions? We need more and more to align ourselves withyouths, to tap into their energy and skills and engage themin service. They are perfect partners for Lions.

Youth engagement is a cornerstone of the ser viceframework of Lions Clubs Interna tional. The future ofservice belongs to youth, and we can ser ve – as rolemodels. Encourage young people to volunteer with yourclub.

It’s important how we relate to youths. Young people aremore than just volunteers – they are partners. Listen totheir ideas. Don’t talk down to them. Provide them withmeaningful leadership roles for projects. Recognise theirachievements.

Engage youths in service and offer concrete suggestionson how your club can do so. But here are three easy-to-doways:

• Reach out to a local high school or youthorganisation – offer to plan a joint ser vice project andconsider funding it.

• Invite youth to participa te in your next ser viceproject – involve them in planning and give themsignificant roles.

• Participate in one of LCI’s youth programs – sponsorthe Peace Poster Contest, get involved in the Youth Campand Exchange program or start a Leo c lub.

I know when I was young I was ea ger to be involved inservice and grateful when adults gave me the opportunity. Iam sure you felt the same way. Our service is a greatasset to our communities. But we can multiply wha t we doand ensure service for years to come by leading the nextgeneration to a life of ser vice.

The Lions International Centennial isbeing celebrated nationally with aspecial Australia Post stamp.

The $1 stamp is being released byAustralia Post with support from LionsStamp Club Australia Chapter 10.

Along with the stamp there will be aspecial First Day Cover and a Maxicardavailable, both postmarked in Lismorewhere the first Australian Lions clubwas started in July 1947.

The stamp’s design depicts Lions asa caring, positive global organisation,with hands holding the inner ‘0’representing caring around the worldand keeping the global heart warm.The 100 communicates instantly thatthis is a centenary and the Lions logois instantly recognisable.

Stamps and other items can beordered via the order form on pa ge 29or downloaded via this link(https://tinyurl.com/ozstamp1), oronline through Australia Post’scollectables division athttps://shop.auspost.com.au/stamp-and-coin-collectables/stamp-issues

To be successful, it’s recommendedthat orders be placed as soon as theitems become available on 7 June2017.

When Australia Post withdraws theitems, the Stamp Club’s President TedHenebery ([email protected]) canbe contacted to see if an y more areavailable.

Special souvenir auctionAs well, 40 rare limited editionsigned sets of the stamp will beauctioned off, with profits going tothe Australian Lions Children’sMobility Foundation (ALCMF).

These sets, signed by the designerand product manager, will be open tobids over $200. Bidding closes 17thJune 2017 and bids should be made tothe Stamp Club’s President TedHenebery at [email protected].

Payments for successful auctionbids can be direct debit or via P ayPalto Lions International stamp ClubChapter 10 Australia.

So far this year Lions Stamp ClubAustralia Chapter 10 has raised$15,000 for ALCMF.

“We are hoping more people will getto know about Lions from this stamprelease and more people will join Lionsand donate to Lions,” said TedHenebery. “We would also like toencourage people to save stamps (onor off paper), collections and philatelicmaterial.”

For an Australia Post story on theStamp Club, visithttps://australiapostcollectables.com.au/articles/stamps-are-helping-to-change-the-lives-of-kids-with-cerebral-palsy

STAMP OF APPROVAL FORLIONS CENTENNIAL


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Right across Australia Lions are outdoing their bit in the fight againstchildhood cancer, and LionsTammi Layton and TonyBuzeku in their vibrant new aprons were no exception.

They and many of theirmates from the East Maitlandclub were recently outbarbecuing up a promotionalstorm at a Show ’n Shineevent.

Apart from great grub, membersshared brochures with the crowd onjust what their club and Lions aredoing in the fight against childhoodcancer.

At the centre of the fight is apartnership between Lions Australia andthe Garvan Institute of Medical Researchand its genome program.

The mission of the Lions Kids CancerGenome Project is to sequence thegenomes from 400 kids with high risk,aggressive cancers. The informationgained will be used to track changes inthe tumour and to better targettreatment.

Clubs can learn how they can alsotake part by visitingwww.genomepower.org.au to set up afundraising page.

Or donations can be made online a twww.giving.garvan.org.au/lions, orby sending a cheque to Lions KidsCancer Genome Project, PO Box7033 West Lakes, SA 5021 (1300 73 66 77, 9am to 5pmAEST).

AT THE GRILL: Lion Garry Parsons

(right) shows his barbecuing prowess,

while (far right) Lions Kylie Major,Tony

Layton, Trevor Smith, and Doug Frost are

upfront in promoting their message.

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Appropriately in our centennial year, the message atthe 65th MD Convention in Hobart was “LookingForward, Looking Back” and it didn’t disappoint.

Also celebrating 70 years of Lions in Australia, theconvention in the Wrest Point Casino’s conference centrelaunched with Council Chairman Rodd Chignell calling onLions to vote if they wanted to re-dedica te themselves toservice.

The result was a resounding YES!The convention’s start was a female affair with the

opening performed by Tasmanian Governor the Hon. KateWarner AM and Donna Adams, the first woman appointedAssistant Commissioner in the 114-year histor y ofTasmania Police (she’s now Assistant Secretary of theDepartment of Emergency Services), giving the keynoteaddress.

The Lord Mayor of Hobart Alderman Sue Hickeywelcomed conventioneers to the southern city and, later inthe convention, Victoria Carey, Editor in Chief of Countr yStyle magazine which has been running centennial storieson our Australia-wide projects, spoke glowingly of the workof Lions.

There were reports aplenty, motions considered andvoted on, a flag ceremony, a spectacular “Lion dance”performed by members of the Chinese Buddhistcommunity, a memorial ceremony, entertainment, forums,workshops and lots of dinners and fun and frivolity afterthe sessions.

Highlights included an emotional session during whichyoung Hart Walker recipient Amber demonstrated her skillswith the device provided by the Australian Lions Children’sMobility Foundation.

The convention, directed by sergeant-at-arms PaulHelmling, was silenced when the fa ther of adorable Ava,diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at six months, told of hisyoung daughter’s brave battle to overcome cancer ... andlater when Ava thanked Lions for their research dona tions.

In July Ava and her parents will tra vel to the InternationalConvention in Chicago so Lions there can hear her inspiringstory.

CCs Eveline Chandra of MD307 and Nalini Bhaskar ofMD202 addressed the convention, and PIP Barry PalmerAO, ID Tony Benbow OAM and CC Rodd Chignell presenteda centennial torch to the convention ... and later sent it onits way to Lions Centennial celebra tions in Chicago whereLions International is headquartered.

On the Sunday came a fascina ting Q & A panel session

HISTORIC HOBART CONVENTIONLions unite for a celebration

RIGHT: Moderator LJ Loch explores the Lions medicalbreakthroughs being achieved with (from left) Dr Stephen Da viesof StepAhead, Brad Timms of the Garvan Institute and Prof.Ralph Martins AO of McCusker Alzheimer’s Research.

CENTRE RIGHT: Council Chairman Rodd Chignell with theTasmanian Governor, the Hon. Kate Warner AM.

TOP RIGHT: PIP Barry Palmer AO, ID Tony Benbow OAM and CCRodd Chignell present the centennial torch.


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LEFT: CC Rodd Chignell thanks Country Style Editor-in-Chief Victoria Carey.

ABOVE LEFT: Sergeant-at-arms Paul Helmling.

TOP LEFT: Youth winners have their moment ofglory.

TOP: N2 2016-17 DG Sharon Bishop celebrates theend of her term with a little onstage dancing.

ABOVE: Hart Walker recipient Amber shows off herskills on stage.

during which Alpha Consult’s LJ Loch explored themedical advances being made by three Lions-sponsored projects – Lions McCusker Alzheimer’sResearch (Prof. Ralph Martins AO), the GarvanInstitute (Brad Timms) and StepAhead Australia(neuroscientist Dr Stephen Davies).

At convention’s end, all hailed Hobart 2017 aresounding triumph.

For Convention Chairman David Daniels OAM, whowith his team had put several years into planningand staging, there was satisfaction in an event wellmanaged.

“I’ve been reading a few comments and ever yonewas rapt,” he said. “The weather was kind to us andfrom the start and I could see from the looks onpeople’s faces that all were in the right frame ofmind. Everything was set for a good convention.

“We had the venue, the displays, a good openingwith good entertainment and it went from there.

“I was particularly delighted a t the attendanceand content of the forums.

“I think we finished up with a good ball on theMonday night, and on the Tuesday everyone wentaway very happy to continue their trip aroundTassie.

“I can’t speak more highly of our team and all theother volunteers who worked to make it a success.They did a brilliant job.”

For David however there was one post-conventionsour note. During a wind-down break with his wifeon the East Coast, he came down with a virus tha tnecessitated a six-hour ambulance trip back toHobart.

Recovering at home, he said that he and his teamhad been working flat out, especially in the lead-upmonths, and that at convention’s end he suffered aslump. Thankfully, he is now the mend.


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AND THE WINNER IS ...Among the numerous awards presented in Hobartwere:p The Ted Horwood Award for best story in theLION magazine during the past year: Peter Roberts ofthe Lions Club of Unley for his stor y 'We bought acow’.p The Syd Packham Award for best publicrelations/publicity program: John Clark of the RobinaLions Club for organising a Lions a wareness day.p The Happiest Lions Club Award: the North LakesLions Club. p The Fonnie Tresise Award for exemplaryhumanitarian service by a Lioness club: the AthertonLions Club. p The Lions Lifesaver Foundation’s inaugural JamesDouglas (Doug) Omond Award, named to honour thelong-time and highly respected Lion who passed a waylast year: laser eye surgeon Prof. Gerard Sutton of theVision Eye Institute Chatswood.

NERVOUS MOMENTS: Finalists inthe Youth of the Year prepare to gobefore the judges.

A TOAST IN TEA: (below right) Raising their cups to DrStephen Davies and his wife Dr Jeanette Da vies (centre) for theirpioneering research at Melbourne’s Florey Institute into spinalcord injuries are (from left) StepAhead’s Chairman Tony BenbowOAM, PDG Lorraine Mairinger, Executive Director Dr George Owenand Director Barbara Owen.

BUDDHIST APPROVAL: (centre right) Applauding theconvention opening are Master Xin De Wang and Elder GuruVajra Fa-Cheng of Hobart’s Tasmanian Chinese BuddhistAcademy of Australia.

DUE RESPECT: Past International President Barry Palmer AOand International Director Tony Benbow OAM congratulate theLeo of the Year finalists.


FROM LAB TO LEO HONOURWith a Bachelor of Forensic Science majoring in Forensic MolecularBiology, Jesse Pascoe, 21, might seem most at home in a lab.

Yet Jesse is certainly no slouch as a Leo, taking out the Leo of the Yearaward in Hobart from a strong field of finalists.

A foundation member of Queensland Aspley Leo Club and a James D.Richardson Award winner for his inspiring ser vice to Lions, Jesse won $2000 inpersonal education or travel expenses and $1500 for tra vel to promote the Leoprogram.

A crowd favourite during the judging was the eventual public speakingwinner Alyssa Bryan, 16, from the Penguin club in T1.

Alyssa’s emotional talkabout her experiences withADHD and her bullyingfrom a young age struck achord with many.

The third generation ofher family connected withLions (both her grandfatherand mother who were inthe audience aremembers), Alyssa won$500.

WINNING WAYS: Ava Del Tufomid flight during her publicspeaking winning appearance inHobart.

LOOKING FORWARD: LionsYouth of the Year winner MatisseReed (left) and Leo of the Yearwinner Jesse Pascoe celebratetheir triumphs at Wrest Point.Both are excited at the prospectstheir wins might bring.

PROUD MUM: There weretears of joy when mumKellie Bryan congratulatedher daughter Leo Alyssa onher public speaking award.

ROLL OF THE DICE IN YOUTH OF THE YEARThe overall winner of the Lions Youth of the Year final in Hobart,Matisse Reed, 16, best summed up the event.

“You could have rolled a dice and found a winner because ever yonewas so close,” said Matisse, sponsored by Q2’s Cairns Barrier Reed club.

The Cairns-based year 12 student took off the NAB-sponsored eventby the narrowest of margins.

Describing her Youth of the Year involvement as “a remarkablejourney”, Matisse, who hopes to study a dual degree in La w andInternational Relations, thanked all who had supported the contestants.

The Youth of the Year public speaking award went to Ava Del Tufo(sponsored by the UlladullaMilton club in N2), anexuberant surfer, rock climberand debater and happiestwhen adventuring in theoutdoors.

“Sometimes I feel like I amabout to burst at the seamswith excitement about all thethings that I want to achieveand do,” said Ava, schoolcaptain at Ulladulla High.

This year’s event was the20th sponsored by NAB.

Youthful leap into the future

TWO YOUNG WINNERS


HOBART IN FOCUS1. MOVING MOMENT: Little Ava (with teddy) wonthe hearts of all when she w as joined by her brotherCharlie as her parents Tony and Jenny told the stor y oftheir daughter’s brave battle with cancer.

2. COLOURFUL START: The 65th Lions NationalConvention opening was an eye-opener with adramatic Lion dance accompanied by a drummer.

3. BEARING UP WELL: Sebastopol & District LionGayle Marett got caught up in her job of promoting“Operation Teddy Bear”, which provides bears fordistribution to children in distressed situations.

4. TROPIC INVITATION: Townsville Lions sing thepraises of heading north for the ne xt NationalConvention (May 4-7, 2018).

5. SNAP HAPPY: Wrest Point proved aphotographer’s delight for Lions.

6. BELLRINGER: A familiar convention sight wasClarence Lion Alan Miley, AKA the town crier.

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7. SHE’S APPLES: They call Tassie theApple Isle and these health-aware Lionsweren’t about to snack on anything else.

8. MY GOSH: Brisbane Jindalee’s LenoreHoward doubled over in excitement at beingpresented with a Certificate of Appreciationfrom Past International President BarryPalmer AO.

9. CANINE CHARISMA: Hearing DogDoug took more than a passing interest in hisportrait in the new 2018 Lions Hearing DogsAustralia calendar.

10. IN THE MOOD: It was day one andLions and others turned up at the Wrest PointCasino’s convention centre to be inspired andto plan the second century of Lions service.

11. COLOUR UP: Lions Quest’s DonnaMunro wasn’t about to allow the audience toignore the new curriculum of the AustralianLions Drug Awareness Foundation program,aimed at improving the social and emotionalwellbeing of young Australians.

12. PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM: Conventionchairman, PDG David Daniels OAM, paysdutiful homage to the image of scr een legendHumphrey Bogart at Wrest Point Casino.

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Well the time hasfinally arrived when Iwrite my last report toyou as NationalChairman following awonderful conventionin the historic city ofHobart.

On behalf of allconventioneers I wouldlike to congratulate

PDG David Daniels OAM and his hardworkingcommittee for organising a very successfulconvention. The National Convention is ahighlight of the Lions year. It is an opportunity formembers of the wider Lions family to cometogether in fellowship, to learn and to also shareideas so that our organisation can continue togrow and serve our communities.

This was a very special convention. We notonly engaged with our youth through forums,conducted our Leo of the Year and our Youth ofthe Year finals, BUT we also celebra ted 100 yearsof Lions Clubs International, highlighting 70 yearsof Lions in Australia since the formation of thefirst club in Lismore NSW. The convention wasofficially opened by Her Excellency Professor TheHonourable Kate Warner AM, Governor ofTasmania, and we were welcomed to Hobart bythe Lord Mayor Alderman Sue Hickey. Bothwonderful speakers.

We welcomed special guests in PastInternational President Barry Palmer AO and LionAnne and International Director Tony BenbowOAM and Sue. We also welcomed CouncilChairperson MD202 (New Zealand) NaliniBhaskar and daughter Chethna and CouncilChairperson MD307 (Indonesia) Eveline Chandra.

The convention theme of ‘Looking Forward andLooking Back’ allowed conventioneers to reflecton what Lions has achieved since 1917, and settheir sights on plans for the future. I was veryhappy to see many stalls showcasing the vastarray of projects that Lions undertake acrossAustralia as part of a Lions Expo tha t was opento the general public. Each day there weresprinkled ‘spotlights’ on various Lions projectsthat gave conventioneers a firsthand insight intowhat was happening. Forums on Membership,Leadership and LCI Forward rounded out theprogram and were structured to provideconventioneers the opportunity to be a part of theaction, to participate and to take something backto the clubs. A highlight was a panel presenta tion

and discussion on what is happening withmedical research projects that Lions are involvedwith and support. Really interesting updates thatwere appreciated by the conventioneers!

On Thursday 4 May, the District GovernorsElect met and after a series of inter views electedDistrict Governor N1 Malcolm Peters (see picturebelow) as Council Chairperson for 2017-18.Congratulations to CCE Malcolm and wife Narelle.Wendy and I wish you well and are quite sureyou will have a busy yet enjoyable year.

Lions across Australia can be proud of the wayyour District Governors have strived to do theirbest for their districts and the level ofprofessionalism they have maintained as theCouncil of Governors. It was not always easy andthere were some challenges, however positiveattitude and commitment saw goals beingachieved.

Whilst convention has been the focus for mesince my last report, in April I attended theQueensland Youth of the Year final in Mackay andthen saw some of the cyclone devastated areasbetween Mackay and Townsville. The resolve ofthe locals is to be commended, as is the supportprovided by local Lions working in thosedamaged communities. In seeing Lions in action,it made me proud to be part of our grea torganisation.

Prior to our Hobart convention Wendy and Itravelled to Tauranga, New Zealand for theMD202 Convention. We were warmly welcomedand enjoyed the experience. With a femaleCouncil Chairperson and seven male DistrictGovernors, our NZ friends have adopted thenickname of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.As a mark of respect (I think) I was accepted asthe ‘eighth dwarf’, and feel happy that we(Australia and NZ) have such a close bond in allthat we do.

Following Hobart, Wendy and I represented

Australia at the MD307 Convention in PontianakWest Kalimantan. We were made very welcomeby the Indonesian Lions family which is gro wingat a super fast ra te – they have added 1552 newmembers in the nine months since 1 July 2016in their four districts, a really great performance.Also notable is the fact tha t over 60% ofIndonesian Lions are women. Their conventionactivities are very different to Australia, howeverone thing is the same, they have lots of fun andfellowship at elaborate functions each night.What can we learn for our districts?

A thought as we approach the end of our Lionsyear ... can I ask you all to trea t the Lions in yourclub like members of your o wn family. If youhave not seen a member for a meeting or two,phone them and see how they are going, makesure they are okay. We all need to feel wantedand be considered a worthwhile member of theclub, and it is up to us all to care and supporteach other. Remember, we are all part of thesame Lions Family. I ask you to supportmembership retention.

In closing, I acknowledge and thank ExecutiveOfficer Rob Oerlemans, Legal Officer PCC DavidSkinner OAM, National Treasurer PDG BruceUnwin, National Youth and Community ProjectsCommittee Coordinator PDG Rosemary Wenham,National Marketing Committee Coordinator PDGNorm Alcock, National Global Membership TeamCommittee Coordinator PDG Wayne Oakes andNational Global Leadership Team CommitteeCoordinator PDG Tim Irvine for their support,encouragement and leadership.

I also thank and acknowledge our Newcastleoffice staff. To Jenny, Elise, Catherine, Mary,Isobel and new member Hannah, sincere thanksfor all you do to assist our man y members. Youdo a marvellous job and carry out manythankless tasks to ensure the smoothadministration of MD201.

Finally, Wendy and I are appreciative of theopportunity we were given to ser ve as theNational Chairperson. Our special thanks go tothe District Governors and partners of 2015-2016for their continued support and friendship.Thanks also to the District Governors andpartners of 2016-2017 for the support andefforts in allowing me to be part of your journeyas a Governor and for us to culmina te thatjourney together.

In all things be happy, enjoy the adventure,learn and work together. Service is a joy and asLions We Serve. – Lion Rodd Chignell

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FROM THE MULTIPLE DISTRICTFrom Council Chairman Rodd


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From Executive Officer Rob

Check us out onlineThe Australian LIONmagazine, likenumerous other LIONmagazines aroundthe world, can nowbe viewed online inseveral formats.

A Digimag, which canbe viewed page-by-page or laid out insections, can be accessed a thttp://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication?i=393993

Here an online tutorial is provided for aquick walk-through of the fea tures. There isalso an archive of previous issues.

The magazine can also be viewed as aPDF on the Lions Australia website –lionsclubs.org.au.

Those who were able toattend our CentennialConvention in Hobartrecently would havesurely enjoyed theexperience as much as Idid.

The ConventionOrganising Committee didan incredible job, as did

our Lions exhibitors, speakers and presentersand all delegates. It was a fitting way tocelebrate the centennial of our organisa tion. Iwould encourage all delegates to complete ourbrief online survey atwww.surveymonkey.com/r/HOBARTCON so thatwe can hear what you enjoyed, and importantly,understand where we can improve.

This year we did things a little differently , witha Youth Forum, panel discussion on medicalresearch and by arranging all of our Notices ofMotion together in a single session. Our usualfavourites, including Leo of the Year, Youth of theYear and the various social events continued. Thevenue worked very well and I know that manyLions took the opportunity to tra vel aroundTasmania before or after the Convention.

The next few months will be ver y busy withour clubs and districts celebrating our centennialon 7 June 2017. Thanks to our LionsInternational Stamp Club, all Australians will havethe opportunity to post their letters from 7 June2017 with a very special $1 Lions Interna tionalCentennial stamp (see story page 4). There hasbeen a substantial amount of work invested inthis project by our Stamp Club over a number ofyears and we should acknowledge the artists anddesigners of Australia Post who have capturedthe essence of our Association. There will bevarious presentation packages that can bepurchased and this includes a limited editionmedallion and stamp set tha t I am sure will be afantastic collectable for many Lions.

Our new Public Relations Officer, Hannah Mills,started with us in March this year and we areplanning a media blitz for the Centennial. Hannahhas prepared some media templa tes for clubsand districts to use to help promote the da te. Youcan find information on our website. Pleasefollow the links below.

One of the hot topics a t Convention was theimportance of communication within our MultipleDistrict. It is always difficult, given the busylifestyles of our Lions, technical issues anddistance. That is why we tr y to communicateusing more than one method. We shareinformation through your District Governor, directto Cabinet Secretaries, and through our PRnetwork and of course, our website. Mostimportantly, we use this member ma gazine thatis also available online.

E-newsletterSome years ago, we developed a monthly

e-newsletter that is direct mailed to each c lubsecretary, however many Lions have indicatedthey do not receive it. I would encourage you tolook for it, and if you are a c lub secretary, pleasecheck the “spam” or “junk mail” folder in youre-mail application. Many of these e-mailapplications treat any bulk e-mails as ‘spam’.

Better still; any Lion can subscribe to ourmonthly e-newsletter directly – it is not just forclub secretaries! We send no more than one permonth, so if you subscribe, we promise not tobother you with too many e-mails. Elise at theoffice works very hard to prepare the e-mail sothat it is interesting, informative and very brief.Details on how to subscribe are listed belo w.

Finally, while we reflect on the ver y successfullast 100 years of our Association, let us keep oneeye towards the future. If you follow the newsaround the world as I do, you must believe tha tthere will always be a need for an organisa tionlike ours. We are not an ordinary groupof volunteers, since Lions has unique assets

that help us achieve. We can draw on the power of an international

association. We are here for the long-term –unlike other voluntary organisations. We don’t‘down tools’ once the a ttention and social mediaglow disappears. Most importantly, we have astrong group of experienced, motivated andskilled volunteers. These assets give us strengthto solve any problem that we face.

Thank you Lions for your ser vice. You are allvery special people.

– Rob Oerlemans

Coming up and links1. Subscribe to the Lions National e-newsletter – http://eepurl.com/bra6k5.You can also find the subscription form underthe “Members” menu item on our website.2. Lions International CentennialConvention. Chicago USA – 30 June 2017– 4 July 2017 – http://lcicon.lionsclubs.org.3. Centennial stamp and medallion –http://lionsclubs.org.au/members/pin-traders-stamp-vanners/#stamps4. Hobart Convention Survey –www.surveymonkey.com/r/HOBARTCON5. Centennial Media package –http://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/lions-centennial/


14 The Lion

Lionsonoz members find the mostunusual places to follow the motto“We Serve”.

Lion Sandra Phlippzig, welfare officerfor Australian Lionsonoz, found herselfin Salamander Place, Hobart when theweekly market was on.

The Hobart City LeukaemiaFoundation was conducting a fundraiserand looking for people to pay to donatetheir hair in conjunction with the“World’s Greatest Shave” campaign.

On the spur of the moment, she paid$20 to have her beautiful locks shavedoff.

Her husband, Lion Peter said he issuper proud of Sandra. “It takes a bigheart to take such an extreme step toboth draw attention to the cause and toraise funds for such a worthy event,and to top it off she now has a mostdistinctive haircut.”

More than $170,000 has been raisedin Tasmania for this cause. Lionsonozdoes not have an activity account somoney cannot be raised from the publicfor any cause, but this was LionSandra’s way of helping the best wayshe could.

– PDG Warren White

Lion Sandra Phlippzig sporting her new haircut after generouslydonating her locks to help the Lions Club of Hobart City r aise money tofund research into Leukaemia.

Sandra’s hair-raising decision

Gavels bring in the dollarsSouth Australia’s Lions Club of BarossaValley (Inc) has come up with a no velway of raising funds.

It’s selling beautifully handcrafted gavelsets and 40-year desk calendars/paperweights to other clubs for presentation tooutgoing presidents as a keepsake at thecompletion of their term, or as a gift forbusinesses or others who have helped theclub.

The setsare made byworkers inthe club’scommunityshed, TheBarossaValley TinkersShed.

Thepersonalisedgavels aremade fromqualityhardwoods including jarrah, red gum andsilky oak and come in a presentation bag.

The impressive looking gavels andcalendar/paperweights can bear an individualclub name.

The President’s Gavel Sets are $115 eachplus postage and handling and the deskcalendar/paperweights are $45 each pluspostage and handling.

Orders can be made by contacting LionMoss Munchenberg – 0409 832 884,[email protected].

With a hearing disability since adolescence, itwas natural that V5 Croydon Lion Hendy O’Toolewould become involved in The Bionics Instituteand Cochlear Limited research programs afterreceiving a Cochlear implant in 2011.

“I was involved with the Bionics Institutefundraising in conjunction with the Victorian LionsFoundation and Lions clubs and was able to raise$12,000 for their research programs,” she says.

“I have been involved in many researchprograms but the Bionics Institute fNIRS (near-infra-red spectroscopy) would have to be the mostoverwhelming as it enhances the ability of adults,children and infants to hear more effectively witha Cochlear implant and a hearing aid.

The Institute’s new brain imaging laboratorycan determine how the hearing brain changeswith deafness and adapts to restore hearingthrough a Cochlear implant. The first laboratory ofits type dedicated to hearing research in Australia,it allows researchers to observe how the brainresponds to sound via the use of light sources anddetectors incorporated into a head-cap.

Through this research the Institute’s new infanthearing lab aims to give each child the bestpossible access to hearing/language development.

Many children with a hearing disability starttheir educational journey a long way behindclassmates, putting them at lifelong disadvantage.

For children with hearing aids or Cochlearimplants, there is still a chance they will ha vepoor speech understanding and delayed langua ge

development as they are unable to tell theiraudiologist if their hearing devices aren’t working,so the problem goes undiagnosed until much later– when it’s too late.

Researchers led by Professor Colette McKay planto investigate how the ‘hearing brain’ in infantswith normal hearing works, to establish optimalsettings to program hearing devices for deafinfants. This will identify how the child’s brainresponds to hearing inputs through the use of lightsources and detectors placed in a ca p on the head.

By understanding how the hearing brain inchildren works, the best settings for hearingdevices for infants can be identified, changinghearing outcomes for children worldwide.

The research was supported by the LionsInternational Hearing Research Fellowship. To offersupport, visit wwwbionicsinstitute.org or contact03 9667 7500.

The gavel set from theBarossa Valley Tinkers Shed.

Hendy knows allabout the bionics ofhearing research

RESEARCH: Hendy rigged up with a head caplaced with detectors.


15June - July 2017

Victoria’s Lake Boga Lions recently celebratedthe 75th anniversary of the historicallyimportant Lake Boga 75th flying boat repairdepot.

The Lake Boga Flying Boat Base, at Catalina Parkwithin the rural city of Swan Hill, was the home ofmany Catalina flying boats and a secret RAAF repairservice site that helped keep Australia safe duringWorld War ll.

Now one of the area’s fastest growing touristattractions, the base’s features include a Catalinaflying boat plus the depot’s original secret

communications bunker, both restored by the LakeBoga Lions Club.

The event, highlighted by a stunning air displayby the RAAF Roulettes and the Paul Bennet AirShow, was organised by the club and attractedmore than 5000 attendees.

Lake Boga was an integral part of allied defenceduring World War II.

It was set up as a safe haven for flying boatsfollowing the Japanese attacks on Broome in 1942that destroyed 16 flying boats.

The Catalina flying boat was deployed extensively

in the western Pacific for bombing, reconnaissance,supply drops and rescue missions.

During the depot’s wartime life 416 aircraft wereserviced, repaired, restored, rebuilt or overhauled atthe base.

In addition to RAAF aircraft, many allied flyingboats, including those of the U.S. and theNetherlands, used the Lake Boga depot for repairs.

The base closed in November 1947 but ismaintained as a museum with a discover y centre.

OUR LINK TO LAKE BOGA FLYING BOAT BASE The idea to build a memorial to the ser vice men and women who had been stationed at the No.1 Flying Boat Repair Depot at Lake B ogaduring World War II was first discussed by a few Lake Boga Lions o ver a couple of beers at the local pub in 1983.

From this humble beginning, and following countless volunteer hours, “blood, sweat and tears” and many more beers, the dream became a reality when amodern hangar which houses a restored Catalina and other exhibits was opened in 2012.

The aircraft on display is a Catalina built in the USA by the Consolidated Aircraft Company. After the war it was sold to Kingsford Smith Airlines, who used it for spare parts. The body was later sent to Lake Boga for sc rap but was purchased by a

local farmer and taken to Nyah.The farmer used some parts but left the rest lying under a tree for 40 years. His family donated it to Lake Boga Lions who have painstakingly assembled

and semi-restored it to something of its former glor y.

Lions celebrate wartime flying boat base

LEFT: Lake BogaPresident IanNancarrow is joinedby District GovernorNaga Sundararajahand Air Marshal LeoDavies AO, CSC(Chief of Air Force).

FAR LEFT: AirMarshal Daviespresents a copy of abook entitled ‘LakeBoga At War’ to theevent committeechairperson Ross SPfeiffer.

HISTORY PRESERVED: The Catalina restored by Lake Boga Lions (above) and (above right) the air display to celebr ate the base’s 75th anniversary.


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By Jamie KonigsfeldVilla Regina Lions in Argentina volunteered at a school fordisabled children and young adults, so the exhortation fromthe LCIF chairperson to help those with disabilities struck achord. “Imagine the joy of a disabled child when aplayground is built allowing them to finally participate inplay,” then-LCIF Chairperson Wing-Kun Tam wrote in anewsletter to Lions in 2012.

The end result has been an accessible playground at SpecialEducation School #5. The playground includes an accessible merr y-go-round, multiple sets of swings and a teeter totter . There is alsosensory equipment such as an elevated sandbox, a tactile panel, asign language panel and a braille panel.

The playground was built thanks to an LCIF grant of US$17,211and through funds raised by the Villa Regina Lions Club.

Special Education School #5 enrols more than 100 students aged6 to 25 with visual impairments, cognitive disabilities or physicaldisabilities. The school provides traditional learning tailored to theirabilities as well as vocational training.

The school had no playground. In addition to providing recreation,playgrounds provide students with disabilities a rich opportunity forcognitive, social and emotional development.

Villa Regina Lions raised funds for the playground in a variety ofways including “Pedalling for a Dream,” a 24-hour bike-a-thon donein conjunction with local volunteer firefighters.

Villa Regina Lions often volunteer at the school. They takestudents for walks around the school’s property and also organiseactivities for the annual Children’s Day. Every August, Lions bring hotchocolate and sweet bread to the school and organise games for thechildren.

Thanks to Villa Regina Lions, students at Special Education School#5 now can learn and play among their peers, develop their life skillsand discover the fun to be had in a playground.

Fun is very accessible atplayground in Argentina

A barefooted four-hour walk toschool – until Lions intervened

A student enjoys the new playground at Special Education School #5.

By Jamie KonigsfeldGetting to SK Talantang School, situated among towering rubber trees andmarshy rice fields, was an epic journey for man y students. Some studentswho live in areas without roads walked for as long as four hours to reachthe school in rural Sabah, Malaysia. Then after school they walked home –often barefoot both ways. They didn’t want to wear out their preciousgovernment-supplied shoes.

Those using vehicles to get to school worried their parents as well. They rode onthe backs of motorcycles or packed into rickety vans. During the rainy season, manystudents who walked and rode skipped school altogether because of the dangersposed by rushing waters.

Now half of the school’s 200 students no longer make the long or dangerous dailytrek. A dormitory has been built, thanks to Lions clubs in Korea, Kota Kinabalu HostLions Club and Lions Clubs International Foundation. Built in six months and openedin February, the dormitory is just a short walk from the school.

Spearheaded by Past District Governor Eugene Lee, the dormitory includesbedrooms with bunk beds, bathrooms with flushing toilets, a dining area and akitchen. The children are fed nutritious meals several times a day . The dormitory alsooffers lighting, running water and sanitation, amenities which are often not availablein many private homes.

The children no longer have to rush home and can participate in extracurricularactivities such as sports, Boy Scouts and tutoring. The students can choose to gohome or stay in the dormitor y on weekends.

During the dedication ceremony, District Governor Myung-young Kang of Koreaencouraged the students: “Up to now, you had a good excuse not to attain goodscores: the distance between school and your homes. No more. I, your Korean UncleKang, wish you study hard, day and night, rain or shine, and become leaders of KotaMarudu, Sabah State and Malaysia. Once becoming such leaders, if someone askshow you have been so successful, you better say, ‘That’s because I studied at AsramaDesa Lions SK Talantang!’”

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Tell us about Little Green Frog (LGF) and itsassociation with Lions?LGF started working with Lions in early 2008 todevelop a new strategic marketing plan andcorporate brand to help Lions modernise the brandand re-position themselves to engage a broaderaudience. While I knew a little bit about Lionsvicariously through my father in-law (who was a DGat one point), working with the brand to understandthe organisation’s goals and incredibleachievements over the years was really inspiringand led me to join Lions myself. Fast forward a fewyears and I’m now President of our local club –Hunter Business Lions.

What was the inspiration behind the new cakeboxes, Jamie?Australia usually gets left out of the Christmascreative concepts with most design work andadvertising featuring typical European/Americanideologies of snow and fat, bearded men in red andwhite Arctic jackets. We wanted a more stylisedidea of Christmas in Australia without resorting tothe traditional Christmas thematics. We also didn’twant it to be too ‘ocker’ as is often the case whencreating a visual of an ‘Aussie’ Christmas.What were the challenges in achieving thisdesign?Packaging is a unique design skill and we arefortunate to have designers who have significantexperience. Unlike most design work, you’reworking with three dimensions with packaging so itneeds to work from any angle as well as stillcommunicate a product message. We got somepeople to blind test the puddings against muchmore expensive varieties and the Lions versionconsistently came out up there with the best ofthem. Some of those puddings were more than fourtimes the price of the Lions pudding. It was anothercase to us of Lions really underselling what they doand we thought a more upmarket design would helpreinforce the great value of the product. What do you think are the ne xt steps for ourcakes and puddings?It would be great to see some additional wrapping

options available, such as the corporate versionsour own club produces each year for corporate giftsthat also increase the price and profit of theproduct. We also created some gift card swing-tagsthis year that match the new packaging and I’d liketo see those made available to clubs. What’s the most exciting thing you’ve workedon recently for Lions?The 100 Years program has been fantastic. Thepartnership with Country Style magazine and theirsocial and online platforms has shown Lions in awhole new light and over the next 12 months willsee more than 80 professionally written storiespublished on their website. It would be great tocontinue this program in the future as a regular partof Lions getting their message out to the widercommunity rather than waiting for another majoranniversary to do something. I still am amazed byeverything that Lions does for Australiancommunities and think they are far too humble.They really deserve to have their praises sung moreoften and more loudly.

As a Lion and managing director of Newcastle marketing and media compan y Little GreenFrog, Jamie Gilmore worked pro bono to inject new impact into one of Lions Australia’ sgreatest fundraising ventures.

From this year, Lions Christmas cakes and puddings willboast brand new packaging. Learn of the changes andmeet the Lion who made them happen.

Taking our cakes to a new level


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MD 201 District Governors 2017 - 2018

District C1

District C2

District N1

District N2

District N4

District N3

Name: JudyGlastonburyName of Partner:Frank WhinnenNames ofChildren: Daniel &PeterNo. of Years aLion: 10Years on Board: 8Years on District: 5

Years on MD: 0Theme/Motto: “Building A Better Tomorrow”Main Objective For The Year: To focus onhumanitarian service projects Lions Interest: Chairperson of the District 201 C2Sleeping Rough Project. A project providing toiletrycare packs to people in our communities who arehomelessAwards: James D Richardson, Melvin JonesFellow, James McLardie, DG Appreciation AwardBusiness Interests: RetiredCivic Interests: When time permits volunteer atFoodbank SASporting Interests: Watching cricket & cycling,particularly the Tour de France

Name:Michael (John)DavisName of Wife:Rosalie DavisNames ofChildren: Craig,Russell, Michael,Gregory, Stanley,Carmel –18grandchildren, 5

great-grandchildrenNo of Years a Lion: 21Years on Club Board: 12 Years on District Cabinet: 6Years on MD Committees: NilTheme/Motto for Year: “Embracing new ideasand growth in the spirit of harmony and friendship”Main Objectives for Year: To put my theme intopractice so that Lions is promoted with the visionof Melvin Jones in June 1917Lions Interests: LCIF and its programs,interaction and networking between clubsOutstanding Lions Achievements: To serve asDistrict Governor; ALLI 2015Awards: District Governor’s Certificate ofAppreciation; President’s Appreciation Award;Harry Hession Bronze Honour AwardBusiness Interests: Agriculture (grazier andfarmer, specialised in fodder and landconservation, now retired)Civic Interests: Life subscription with AustralianRed Cross for 18 years. Currently a GovernanceDirector on the NSW Divisional Advisory Board fora third term; Member of the Tamworth HospitalAuxiliarySporting Interests: V8 Super car racing (as aspectator), cricket

Name: ChrisHowardName ofPartner: MaryHowardName(s) ofChildren: Mark,Ian and Kevin –Grandchildren:Logan, Lucasand Henley

No. of Years a Lion: 7 Years on Club Board: 4Years on District Cabinet: 4Years on MD Committees: 0Theme/Motto for Year: “Building CommunityThrough Service”Main Objectives for Year: Promotion of intra andinter club harmony, strengthening at-risk clubs

Lions Interests: Youth and environmentOutstanding Lions Achievements: Not for meto presume that I have done anything outstandingAwards: International President’s Leadershipmedal (2014-15), James D Richardson HonourAward, Neil Williams Award, childhood CancerBronze Award, DG’s Appreciation AwardBusiness Interests: Defence - aviationCivic Interests: Environment, disability services,Red CrossSporting Interests: Field hockey

Name: AnnemarieJones OAMName of Partner:PDG Peter PerryNo of Years a Lion:5 Years on ClubBoard: 5 Years on DistrictCabinet: 5 Years on Multiple

Name: MeganButlerName of Partner:Peter KorndorferName(s) ofChildren: Megan's- Stuart, Jessica,Olivia. Peter's -Kristen, NadiaNo. of Years aLion: Megan- 27

Peter 3 Years on Club Board: 20+Years on District Cabinet: 11 Theme/Motto for Year: “Tomorrow starts today” Main Objectives for Year: Back to basics –encouraging clubs to promote themselves andtheir projects in their community and to establish alegacy project, strengthening club membership, Lions Interests: Youth programs, membershipAwards: Progressive Melvin Jones, Follow YourDream Fellowship, Win Tyquin Award, JamesMcLardie Award Business Interests: Employed fulltime atDepartment of Human Services

Name: GlennByrnes Name of Partner:Jenni MowbrayName(s) ofChildren: Luke,Liela & Greg,Sarah andgrandson TobyNo. of Years aLion: 26 Years on Club

Board: 24 Years on District Cabinet: 7 Years on MD Committees: 0 Theme/Motto for Year: “Respect our Past,Develop the Future”Main Objectives for Year: Membership retentionthrough support of members and clubs. Developnew opportunity in partnerships within the LionsFamily and the wider community. Look towards howwe communicate and engage as an organisation inthe future. To have fun and enjoy the journeyLions Interests: Youth and health programs Outstanding Lions Achievements: Help indeveloping new Lions and Leo clubs and assisting inclub renewal programsAwards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, James DRichardson Award Business Interests: NSW Rural Fire Service Civic Interests: Helping community where neededincluding Driver Reviver, Adopt a Road, BBQs andsupporting the Lions Foundations –Pokolbin Rural Fire Brigade Sporting Interests: Golf, snooker and off-shorefishing


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District Q1

District Q2

District Committees: NilTheme/Motto for Year: “If We Lions Believe – WeWill Achieve”Main Objectives for Year: Identify minimum of 5potential district leaders prepared and committed toaccept leadership roles; Start 1 new Leos Clubbefore 28 February, 2018; Induct 50 new membersinto existing Lions clubs; Start 1 new Lions clubbefore 30 June, 2018; Increase female membershipfrom 28% to 30% before 30 June 2018; Ensure netgrowth of our District, after drops and deaths, is 30;Assist Dubbo Macquarie Home Stay Cancer RespiteCentre with funds to furnish 6 rooms – this is theDistrict’s Centenary Project passed at the lastCabinet Meeting; Launch a vigorous membershipretention planLions Interests: Relief assistance to communitieswho are impacted by natural disaster such as fire,flood and drought; Children’s Health & Mobility; Youthof the YearOutstanding Lions Achievements:Melvin Jones Fellowship, Harry Hession BronzeHonour AwardAwards: Medal of the Order of Australia - OAM;Citizen of the Year – Wellington; Minister of LocalGovernment; Women in Local Government Award;World Leadership Award; Women Out West –Lifetime Achievement Award; Life Member – TheWesthaven Association – Dubbo – People withDisabilities; Life Member – Maranatha House –Wellington, aged care retirement complex; LifeMember – Girl Guides Association – WellingtonBusiness Interests: Public accountant – FellowInstitute of Public AccountantsCivic Interests: Councillor on Wellington Council for21 years, 7 years as Deputy Mayor, 8 years asMayor, currently a member of the LocalRepresentative Committee advising the Administratoron local views and issues to assist in shaping thenew council since the amalgamation of Wellingtonand Dubbo Local Government Areas on 12 May,2016; Wellington Police Citizens Youth Club; BinjangCommunity Radio – Treasurer, WellingtonCorrectional Centre – Community ConsultativeCommittee – Chairperson, The WesthavenAssociation – Director, Geurie Lions Club – TreasurerSporting Interests: Nil

Name: Ron GattoneName of Partner:Heather Gattone Name(s) ofChildren: Jefferyand EvaNo. of Years aLion: 39 Years on ClubBoard: 6

Name: Robert(Bob) RobersonName ofPartner: I’m aFree ManNumber ofYears in Lions:6 Years on ClubBoard: 4 Years on

District Committee: 4 Years on MD Committee: NilTheme/Motto For Year: “Make It Happen”Main Objective for Year: Increase clubsmembershipLions Interest: Disaster Alert EducationOutstanding Lions Achievements: Writing the201Q2 Disaster Alert Manual now being used byseveral Districts and the District WH&S Manual Awards: Stockdale, Richardson, 3 x DG awards,Key Member x 3 others: National Medal, 35 Years -Defence Service Medal - Queensland StateCitation, Cyclone YASI,- Queensland Award,Cyclone Larry - Queensland of the Year - Australianof the Year nominee - Queensland Fire andRescue, 20 year Service MedalBusiness Interest: Nil/retired Civic Interests: Disaster Volunteer CoordinatorNorth Queensland and author of CommunityOperations Recovery Manual Sporting Interests: I have absolutely no time

District N5

Years on District Cabinet: 4 Years on MD Committees: 0Theme/Motto for Year: “Personal development isthe key to life” Main Objectives for Year: Change therelationship between district and clubs. Elevate thequality and effectiveness of club meetings. Developbetter leaders. Close the year with a 90 positivemembership growth.Lions Interests: Passionate about motivatingpeople to reach their potential Outstanding Lions Achievements: My ownpersonal growthAwards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, ClubPresident’s Appreciation AwardsBusiness Interests: Managing Director of fivecompaniesCivic Interests: Active member of St Vincent DePaul, Pyrmont Cares, Men’s Shed, Master BuildersAssociation, Timber and Building MaterialsAssociation, founding member of the BuildingAustralia Political Party, President StrataCommittee SP73910Sporting Interests: Exercising and keeping fit

Name: AnnReedName ofPartner: DonReedNames ofchildren: Tracy,Nikita, Michele,Tina, Carl, Glen,Logan, Todd.22grandchildren, 4

great grand childrenNo. of years a Lion: 11 in Australia, 4 in NewZealandYears on Club Board: 10 Years on District Cabinet: 5 Years on MD Committees: NilThem/Motto for the Year: “Be Together inService”Main Objectives for the Year: Retention,Rejuvenation, Respect and open communication atall levels. Identify & support future leaders Lions Interests: Literacy and Childhood Cancer,Youth Engagement - Leos, YOTY, Youth ExchangeOutstanding Lions Achievements: Introducingover 27 new members, starting a new Leo club,ALLI Adelaide 2014Awards: Melvin Jones Fellow, James DRichardson Honour Award, Ian StockdaleHumanitarian Award, DG Star Award x 3,International President’s Appreciation x 2, Lion of

the Year x 3, Rotary Pride of Work Award, PoliceAppreciation AwardsBusiness Interests: Retired middle schoolteacher, co-owner of Monitoring-Oz Pty Ltd, theorydevelopment and conceptual thinking, creativeproduction mentoring and managementInfluence through language and ideasCivic Interests: Have been a civil instructor forNaval cadet unit; President of Red Cross - Mackay;Secretary of Crime Stoppers - Mackay; A volunteerin policing; Girl Guide leader; CPR regional trainer;volunteer ESL tutor; President Baden Powel Guild;Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator; PTA, VicePresident Bendigo Community Bank - VictoriaPoint; Clean Up Australia Day CoordinatorSporting Interests: NRL – following Broncos & aproud Queenslander, Pink Triathlons and Saturdaypark runs, charity fun runs & virtual runs withHarry Potter Running Club


District V1-4

District T1

MD 201 District Governors 2017 - 2018

District Q4

District V2

Name: RodSomervilleName of Partner:Jen SomervilleName(s) ofChildren: Scott,Luke, Joshua,James, Matthew No. of Years aLion: 25 Years on Club

Board: 23 Years on District Cabinet: 21

Name: Hester vanNiekerkName of Partner:Michael Name(s) ofChildren: Maria,Tracey, Leesa and7 grandchildrenNo. of Years aLion: 7 Years on Club

Board: 6 Years on District Cabinet: 4 Years on MD Committees: Nil Theme/Motto for Year: “Club + Community,together we can” Main Objectives for Year: Reflection, Retentionand Recruitment Lions Interests: Club projects especially ALCCRFand raising funds to support this, promotion ofLions Club through community involvement Outstanding Lions Achievements: ALLI Awards: MJF, Barry J. Palmer Fellow (ALCCRF), IanM. Stockdale Humanitarian AwardBusiness Interests: Retired registered nurse,early childhood educator, board member of achildren’s services organisation Civic Interests: Promoting and being activelyinvolved in community events Sporting Interests: Supporting grandchildren’snumerous sporting events, watching AFL,especially Sydney Swans.

Name: MalcolmQualtroughName of Wife:Jill QualtroughName(s) ofChildren: Susanand KerryNo. of Years aLion: 32 Years on ClubBoard: President4 Times,

Secretary once, Treasurer 4 times.Years on District Cabinet: 19 Years on MD Committees: Webmaster 15 years,LEHP 2 years Theme/Motto for Year: “Reflect With Pride” Main Objectives for Year: Teamwork andcommunicationLions Interests: Eye health, informationtechnology, leadership training Outstanding Lions Achievements: MD201webmaster 1998-2013, Cairns Senior LeadershipTraining 2004, Auckland Advance LeadershipTraining 2015, LCI Faculty Training 2009Awards: Two Melvin Jones Fellows, James DRichardson, Syd Packham Award, Leo TyquinAward Business Interests: Retired from High VoltageCommissioning, Technical Training and ProjectManagement Civic Interests: Awaiting requests Sporting Interests: Life member of VolleyballVictoria and Latrobe Valley Volleyball Association,former National Referee and State TournamentManagerHobbies: Genealogy and Fishing

Name: Trevor HirthName of Partner:JanNames ofChildren: Paul andElissa (6grandchildren)No of years aLion: 35Years on ClubBoard: 29

Years on District Cabinet: 15Years on MD Committees: ALCMF Trustee 8years (3 as Chairman)Theme/Motto for Year: “Compassion,Commitment, Companionship”Main Objectives for the Year: Mentoring NewLions. Teaching respect within clubsLions Interest: ALCMF, Leadership Training, LCIFOutstanding Lions Achievements: Establishedand chaired a committee that raised over

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Years on MD Committees: NilTheme/Motto for Year: “We Change Lives” Main Objectives for Year: (CIA) challenge inspireachieve to grow a proud, positive and passionateattitude amongst our members Lions Interests: Building stronger communitiesthrough involvement, being part of a worldwidefamily that makes a difference. Opportunities forpersonal growth in members from training Outstanding Lions Achievements: Guestpresenter at inaugural ANZI Pacific Forum on theGold Coast, District Convention Chairman (twice),participation in club projects that have made adifference in a positive way Business Interests: Accounting/financial growthstrategistCivic Interests: Family First, community groupsand politicsSporting Interests: Rugby League (Die HardBlues Supporter), surfing and sailing

District Q3

Name: EngelbertKrampl Name of Partner:Traudi Krampl Name(s) ofChildren: Eneko,Philipp & Rachel,Christoph & Nicole,Grandson OliverNo. of Years a Lion:13

Years on Club Board: 9 Years on District Cabinet: 8 Years on MD Committees: 0 Theme/Motto for Year: “Equal Opportunities inService, Everyone Matters” Main Objectives for Year: Encourage clubs toembrace diversity in membership (equalopportunities for service) and club care (ever yonematters). Two new clubs, increase in membershipthrough focus on our capacity to ser ve, having apositive impact in our communities Lions Interests: Provide equal opportunities forall members in my community, to be able to ser vewhere there is a need Outstanding Lions Achievements: Being part ofa great group of 25+ Lions who make a differencein our small community of 250 and wererecognised with Australia Day Awards forcommunity service and events. Fundraising andbuilding of infrastructure for our community,chartering and sponsoring of new club 90km away ,certified guiding Lion, ALLI graduate, 2 x ANZI and2 x International ConventionAwards: Membership key, Ian M Stockdale,Centennial Club Organiser, Melvin JonesFellowship, International President’s ExcellenceAward Business Interests: Cotton and grain farms Civic Interests: Member: Condamine BasinIrrigators Association, Darling Downs CottonGrowers, Condamine Alliance Sporting Interests: Rugby Union, Formula 1

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June -July 2017

District V6

District W2

District W1

Name: NormWalkingtonName of Partner:Lee WalkingtonName(s) ofChildren: Michael(D) StephenNo. of Years aLion: 17Years on ClubBoard: 15Years on District

Cabinet: 6 Theme/Motto for Year: “Strength through Unity”Main Objectives for Year: Strengthen clubs bydeveloping skills to grow Lions Interests: Youth projectsAwards: Chris August AwardBusiness Interests: RetiredCivic Interests: Working with other communitygroups to build infrastructure to keep ourcommunity aliveSporting Interests: AFL – Geelong, NRL – Storm

Years on Club Board: 9Years on District Cabinet: 9 Years on MD Committees: 5 Theme/Motto for Year: “Unite: Serve:Communicate” Main Objectives for Year: Rebuilding clubs.Membership increase women & families in Lions.Encourage unity within the district and othercommunity organisations, to have fun andfellowship along the wayLions Interests: Health programs, youth,Outstanding Lions Achievements: Lions 50/50Pathway Awards: Neil Williams, James D Richardson, LeoTyquin, MD 201 Award for services to 50/50Pathway, Ian Stockdale Humanitarian Award,Follow Your Dream Award Civic Interests: Consumer Consultant, RingwoodPrivate Hospital, Donate Life Champion PromotingOrgan & Tissue Donation AwarenessMember, Melbourne Friendship ForceSporting Interests: Grandchildren

Years on District Cabinet: 9 Years on MD Committees: 0Theme/Motto for Year: “Leap Into the Future” Main Objectives for Year: Advancement ofwomen in Lions, inclusion of a diversemembership, increase membership Lions Interests: LCIF One Shot One Life, publicrelations, strategic planningOutstanding Lions Achievements: Leading aclub project to purchase a $48 000 vehicle withhoist for a family with a disabled childAwards: Tom Cameron, International President’sCertificate of Appreciation, James D Richardson,Melvin Jones, James McLardie, InternationalPresident’s Leadership Medallion, Top DistrictPromoter of Lions, District Governor’s Star Business Interests: None! Civic Interests: Local museum, arts and servicecomplex Sporting Interests: Cycling

Name: Grant HewettName of Partner:Christine HouseName(s) ofChildren: Two sonsin their 30s withpartners and 3grandchildren. Chrishas a mob of herown too!No. of Years a

Lion: 12 Years on Club Board: 8Years on District Cabinet: 4 Years on MD Committees: Nil Theme/Motto for Year: “Stronger Every Year”Main Objectives for Year: Focussing districtresources back down to club level to provide directassistance to those facing the challenges of clubhealth Lions Interests: Effective administration, disasterrelief, Leos and Youth projectsOutstanding Lions Achievements: EmergencyFunding coordinator for Waroona/Harvey bushfiresJanuary 2016Awards: NilBusiness Interests: RetiredCivic Interests: Local government and communityresource managementSporting Interests: West Coast Eagles andwhoever is playing the Dockers

District V3

Name: AndrewMcMahonName of Partner:Kerrie Name(s) ofChildren: Melissa,Luke, Matthew,Alisha, Grant, grandchildrenNo. of Years aLion: 31 Years on Club

Board: 28Years on District Cabinet: 8 Years on MD Committees: NilTheme/Motto for Year: “Having Fun WhilstMaking a Difference” Main Objectives for Year: Increase membershipby having funLions Interests: All of themOutstanding Lions Achievements: City of CaseyVolunteer of the Year AwardAwards: Life membership LCI, Progressive MelvinJones fellowship, various district and club awards Business Interests: Self Employed motormechanic Civic Interests: Local communitySporting Interests: Cricket, fishing, RichmondFootball Club

Name: Pat MillsName(s) ofChildren: Megan& Matthew, Jodie& Mitch;Grandchildren -Thomas, Georgia,Joshua, Riley &SarahNo. of Years aLion: 10

$100,000 for the Geelong Hospital Cord BloodResearch Unit. Coordinated and accompaniedPeter “Muddy” Waters on his “Gopher Ride” fromSydney to Melbourne raising money for ALCMFAwards: Several District Governor’s Service andAppreciation Awards, DG Star Award, James DRichardson Award, Barry Palmer RecognitionAward, Melvin Jones Fellow, InternationalPresident’s Certificate of Achievement Award,ALCMF Gold Award.Business Interests: Agriculture.Civic Interests: Men’s Shed, Probus, GardenClub (but Jan’s the gardener) and LionsSporting Interests: Fishing and Essendon F.C. Ihave competed in many different sports over theyears

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District V5Name: Sue LoweName of Husband:Allan LoweName(s) ofChildren: Fiona,Robyn, Rachel andAsher (a son at last)No. of Years aLion: 11 Years on ClubBoard: 7.5


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The Goulburn Base Hospital in countr y NSW has $23,000worth of new equipment thanks to Lions Goulburn CityInc and a partnership with the Berrima District CreditUnion.

The two joined to provide the hospital with vitally neededequipment for its operating theatre and emergency department.

Each contributed $6000 with the remainder requested as agrant from the Australian Lions Foundation.

Both organisations have a long histor y of supporting thehospital.

In 2014 the Lions NSW/ACT Save Sight Foundation granted$15,000 to Goulburn Lions to purchase, in partnership withBDCU, $33,000 worth of equipment for the hospital.

Lions put in about 150 hours selling tickets in a car raffle toraise fund, with Lions Ray Strong and Lee Kol putting in the bulkof the time.

An additional $8,000 grant application grant has been madeto the foundation by Crookwell Lions Club in partnership withBraidwood Lions, Taralga Lions and Goulburn City Lions forfurther equipment.

Denis Thomas, Northern Cluster General Manager for SouthernNSW Local Health District, receives the cheque fromrepresentatives of NSW-ACT Save Sight & Health Care Foundation,Goulburn City Lions and the BDCU committee .

A collaboration between Lionsand Rotary clubs in Goolwa on theMurray River in South Australia issupporting sail training in thearea.

Sail Training has been a volunteerbased activity at Goolwa for morethan 20 years and when it wasrecently decided to upgrade thetrusty but ageing fleet of Mirrors,Lions and Rotar y members steppedup.

The Pacer Dinghy, a boat used forhigh schools team sailing, waschosen.

New safety jackets were alsoprovided by RAOB Lodge Victor Harbormembers for use by trainees.

Goolwa Aquatics Club recentlyhosted a morning tea to thank thecommunity’s service clubs.

Two of the boats purchased byLions are being fitted out with newsails proudly displaying the Lions

MURRAY RIVER SAILINGA voyage ofcooperation

SAILING: Brian Lyndsay presents Goolwa PresidentChris Ramsey with an appreciation certificate forsupporting the Goolwa Aquatic Sailing program withthe purchase of two Pacer Sailing dinghies.

Vital hospital equipment provided by $23,000 Lions donation

Centenary 100 Years of Ser vice logo.Certificates of appreciation were presented to the

presidents of the three ser vice clubs, as well as afamily who made a personal donation to the cause.

Following the presentation guests were treated toa display of sailing skills by enthusiastic youngsailors drawn from several towns on the FleurieuPeninsula.


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Australian Lions clubs often support others butnow a top Chinese businessman and Lion hassupported a local Lions club with a shipment ofwarm clothes.

Xiao Liang Wen pledged a shipment of clothes tothe NSW city of Goulburn, to be distributed to localcharities by Goulburn City Lions.

Mr Xiao, in the news in Goulburn recently followinghis purchase of a substantial parcel of land andbuildings previously run by the NSW state government

as the Kenmore Psychiatric Hospital, announced thedonation at a recent Goulburn City Lions meeting heattended with his wife and family.

The generous donation will be distributed by clubmembers. Mr Xiao, a former deputy general managerof District 380 of Shenzhen Lions Club, told the localGoulburn Post the property he purchased, now knownas Kenmore Gardens, will be used for accommodationand commercial activities.

A time capsule buried for more than a quarter of a centur y was recentlyopened by Queensland’s Bribie Island Lions to celebrate LionsInternational’s centennial.

The capsule was in memorial gardens maintained by local Lions over theyears.

Lions and interested members of the public excitedly came from near and farto witness the unearthing.

The capsule was found to containfascinating papers, photos,

clippings and publicationsrelating to the area at

the time.It was replaced

with a newcapsule withpresent-dayitems, with theintention it be

opened in 2042.The initial idea for

the picturesque gardenswas conceived by the local

club in the 1980s and it wasdeclared a Lions project.

As the water table on the island is too high to allow for a cemeter y to be setup, local Lion Harry de Grono proposed a columbarium and memorial gardens.

A columbarium is a wall in which ashes are maintained.Bribie Island Lions perform the interment of the ashes into the columbarium

and there have been about 1320 internments.

Lions time capsulereveals the past

LOOKING BACK: LionJohn Webber prepares toopen the time capsule(above) to reveal its contents(left). Local Lions and othersgathered for the event.

Digging into history

Goulburn City president Bill Sommervillewith (from left) Mr Xiao’s daughter Xiao Xian(Sandy), Mr Xiao, his wife Xiaojun Xiao(Jenny) and another daughter Xiaoyan Xiao(Michelle) at the local Lions dinner.

Clothes shipment donated to Goulburn Lions


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The Council of Governors advises applications are invited from Lions in good standing to fill the following vacancies. All Multiple District Committee positions are honorary, & every Lion is encouraged to apply. 1. Applications will only be considered if submitted on the current Nomination Form, & received at the Lions National Office by the closing date. 2. Intending applicants must obtain a Nomination Form, Position Statement & Person Profile in relation to the position from the Lions National Office or website. Website: http://lionsclubs.org.au/members/positions-vacancies/

Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 4940 8033 3. All candidates for Multiple District positions shall submit: - current standard Nomination Form - Curriculum Vitae - Statement covering the issues outlined in the Position Statement. This supporting Statement with CV shall not exceed three single sided A4 pages. 4. Nominations must be received by the National Office by email or post no later than 5.00 pm Friday 4 August 2017. Late nominations will not be considered. Valid nominations will be considered at the Council Meeting held in August 2017.

All applicants will be advised via the following methods:

1. All successful applicants will be contacted by SMS. If the call is not answered, a message will be left & confirmation of the appointment will follow by text message.

2. All unsuccessful applicants will be contacted by text message as the preferred method, or by e-mail if not mobile phone number is offered.

3. Following the close of the Council meeting, the appointments will be confirmed by letter.

Program Position Term Exp. Description

Administration Assistant Webmaster – 30/06/2020 To assist with the maintenance of the Lions Australia website. Assistant Webmaster – Oz Clubhouse 30/06/2020 To assist with the Oz Clubhouse system

Insurance Committee Member 31/01/2020 Responsible to the Chairman for input and counsel in relation to Insurance and Safety matters pertaining to the Multiple District.

LCIF MD 201 Coordinator Responsible to the 201 Multiple District Council of Governors for the: Co-ordination of LCIF projects reports for Council, Organise LCIF booth at MD201 Conventions, To see that the recommendations submitted by LCIF projects are brought before the Council Meeting

Christmas Cake & Mint Q District Coordinator 30/06/2018 Demonstrated interest in the preparation, implementation of strategies and programs for the promotion and marketing of Lions Christmas Cakes and Mints.

GMT Team Member – 2 pos 30/06/2020 This committee has special emphasis on the development of members, the establishment of new clubs, club membership growth and membership maintenance

PNG Committee Member – 3 pos 30/06/2020 To guide the development of membership in Papua New Guinea to enable residents to take a full role in the work of Lions within that country

Peace Poster Chairperson 30/06/2020 Responsibilities included the coordination and promotion of the Lions Services for Children and Peace Poster projects at MD level.

ALCCRF Trustee – V District 31/01/2019 Responsible for promoting the activities of ALCCRF within the designated State/Area.

Trustee – 4 pos – C, Q, T, W Districts 31/01/2021 1@ C Districts, 1@ Q Districts,

1@T Districts and 1@W Districts

ALCMF

Treasurer 31/01/2021

Responsible for coordinating all matters pertaining to the activities ALCMF within their designated area.

C District Trustee 31/01/2021 N2-N4 Trustee 31/01/2021 Q District Trustee 31/01/2020 T District Trustee 31/01/2021

Leo Committee N District Coordinator 31/01/2021 Reporting to the Leo Committee Chairperson & responsible for promoting Leos within their State V District Coordinator 31/01/2021

Lioness Q District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Regular contact with Lioness Clubs in the States, attending meetings as required by the Chairperson and submitting report.

Youth Exchange Secretary Treasurer 30/01/2021 Responsible for maintaining the administration of the program. Program Coordinator – 3 pos 31/01/2021 Responsible for the organisation of an allocated portfolio within the YE Program.

Youth of the Year T District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Responsible for promoting the Youth of the Year and Committee objectives within the designated State.

Program Position Term Exp. Description Long Range Development Committee 30/06/2019 Malcolm Qualtrough Long Range Development Committee 30/06/2019 Grant Hewett Management Group Leo Representative 30/06/2019 Jesse Pascoe Administration Webmaster 30/06/2018 Kerry Kilpatrick. GMT Team Member 30/06/2020 PCC Lou Onley PNG Committee Chairperson 30/06/2020 PDG Doug Winterflood

GLT Team Members 30/06/2020 PDG Lesley Lyons John McCrae

ALCCRF Trustee 31/01/2020 PDG Ron Skeen OAM Lioness Chairperson 30/06/2020 Liz Alcock Lioness N District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Wilma Holmes Lioness KINGS Coordinator 30/06/2020 Lenore Howard Youth Exchange Program Coordinator 31/01/2019 Gae Bergin

Committee Vacancies

Committee Appointments At its meeting in May 2017, the Council of Governors considered nominations received & made the following appointments


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ORDER YOUR LIONS CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR STAMPS

Queensland’s Bundaberg North Lions are worth morethan their weight in gold according to one localfamily.

They raised money to help a local family buy an electriclift to make life easier for Aidan Woods, 15, who suffers adebilitating muscle disease, and to allow him to get in andout of a car without assistance.

The lift has allowed him to go on more outings and hasenhanced his quality of life.

“They are wonderful, always just working for the good ofthe community,” Aidan’s mother Vicki told the localGuardian newspaper of Bundaberg North Lions.

Worth theirweight in gold

SURPRISE: Jackie Harding, President of Batemans BayLions Club, got the surprise of her life when she arrived atthe Catalina Club Batemans Bay to find members of Lions,AFL, Snowy Hydro Southcare, Batemans Bay IndoorAquatic Centre, Chamber of Commerce, family and friendsthere to see her presented with the 2017 Local Woman ofthe Year Award by the member for Bega AndrewConstance.

Tasmania’s Devonport Lions recently cametogether to celebrate the delivery of an all-terrainwheelchair (Sand Cruiser) to be housed at theDevonport Life Saving Headquarters at theDevonport Bluff.

The wheelchair will be available for all handicappedpeople wishing to get to the beach or enter the watersof Bass Strait.

The club was supported by Tasmanian Premier WillHodgman and Devonport Mayor Steve Martin in raisingfunds for the wheelchair.

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LEOS IN ACTION

Camp LeoCamp Leo arose out of the initiative of Leo AnnetteWaters from District V6. As part of her involvementin the Lodden Mallee Youth Leadership Program,she needed to plan and carr y out a major project,and she believed that running a weekend camp forthe Leos in her district would be an ideal way to puther leadership skills to the test.

Annette prepared, planned and promoted thecamp and recruited a couple of other Leos to assist

in running activities over the weekend. Guestspeakers, team games, bushwalking, fishing andswimming filled the weekend, but the highlight wasa contest for the inaugural ‘Golden Spoon’ trophy –a Master Chef team challenge to create desserts forthe Saturday evening meal.

All Leos who attended declared it a greatsuccess and are already talking about a similarcamp next year. Congratulation to Leo Annette forthe initiative, determination and hard work thatmade it happen!

N3 District Leo Development Day

Victorian State Leo ConferenceBenalla Leos (V6) did a tremendous job of

organising and hosting the State Leo Conference(pictured above) at the end of Februar y, providing agreat opportunity for Leos from all over Victoria tocome together to learn more, share ideas and makenew friends. The program included group activities,training sessions, guest speakers, entertainment,and – of course – food and fun!

The principal guest speaker, Anj Barker, promotedawareness of domestic violence and the impact ofbrain injuries on young people who have sufferedfrom domestic violence, motor vehicle crashes orother accidents. Leadership was the theme exploredby the other guest speakers, Kim Scanlon from theAlpine Valley Community Leadership program andSteph Ryan MP.

In the training sessions Leos learnt more aboutclub activities, finances and reporting. Theparticipation and questions proved that the Leoswere keen to know more. A lively performance by alocal dance group provided some entertainment, butthe final session of the day was the culmination, asthe Leos networked together and made plans to puttheir new knowledge and skills into action in theirown clubs.

Congratulations to Leo Jazzy Burke and her teamfrom Benalla Leo Club on a fantastic conference!

Queensland State Leo ConferenceThe tropical paradise of Magnetic Island was the

venue for the annual Queensland State LeoConference in mid-March. Hosted by Twin Cities LeoClub (Q2), the weekend was full of interactive teambuilding games, informative presentations anddiscussions, social activities, and some undeniably

good food and fun!The inspirational guest

speaker was Keely Johnson,an 18-year-old cancersurvivor who has establishedthe Golden OctopusFoundation to help other kidswith cancer. PDG John Mullerdid a presentation onmembership, and othersessions covered topics suchas club project ideas,reporting requirements anduse of social media.

The State final for Leo of the Year is always a

highlight of the Queensland conference, and the fourDistrict entrants gave the judges a difficult task toselect a winner. There was plenty of time for socialactivities too, including BBQs on the foreshore,beach games, swimming and theatre sports.

Congratulations to Leos Sophie Seaden andNathan Toll (and their advisors) for organisinganother great weekend for Queensland Leos.

National Leo of the YearWe have just witnessed another group of

wonderful Leo ambassadors take to the stage at theHobart Convention in MD201 Leo of the Year. Fiveoutstanding young people who are our ‘partners inservice’ have stepped up to represent theirrespective states in this year’s national final: VictoriaGill (NSW), Jesse Pascoe (Qld), Alyssa Bryan (Tas),Emily Major (Vic) and Anna Boddy (WA).

The entrants were mostly younger this year, withall but one still attending high school, but theirrecord of service is exceptional, and they havesome innovative fundraising projects as well. Fromshoe drives to over 70s dinners, making strawberry

sundaes or fairy floss, supporting theneedy in their community just comesnaturally to these Leos.

Thanks to the judging panel whospent time getting to know the entrantsand making the ultimate decision onthe MD201 Leo of the Year for 2017-18. Congratulations to the overallwinner this year Leo Jesse Pascoe.from Aspley Leo Club in District Q3 andto the Public Speaking winner, LeoAlyssa Jane Bryan from Penguin LeoClub in District T1.

LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE,OPPORTUNITY ... Leos have it all!

Leos from District N3 obviously enjoyed theDevelopment Day held recently at Hunter ValleyGrammar School.


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Hallidays Point Lions in NSW recently staged a postiebike endurance race at the Wingham Go Kart track.

Taking part were 28 sponsored riders in eight teamsRiders arranged their own sponsorship and included men and

women. The event raised $20,000 for the Australian Lions Childhood

Cancer Research Foundation.

HAIR-RAISING: Hairdressers Lucy Tozer and Kristie Bright shave the heads of Chris Brine andJosie Cornish during a shave-a-thon by Victoria’s Beechworth club to raise funds to provideturbans free for cancer sufferers who need them.

SKATE ON: N2 District Governor Sharon Bishop and local youth wer e among the 201 people onhand when Crookwell Lions opened their new Skate Park. The park is the result of a collaborationbetween Lions and local young people.

HELPING HAND: Blair Gould, the Children of Courage Award winner from the V1-4 Conventionreceives a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System from DG Naga Sundar arajah at aBirchip meeting. It will help control his diabetes.

Horsham City Lions President Wayne Webster andSecretary Julie McDonald recently presented anembroidered centennial memorial rug to the winner ofthe Lions Memorial Pace at the Horsham Trots.

The race recognised the memory of past Lions.The race was part of a Lions centennial celebration

organised by combined Zone 14 and 15 Lions clubs atVictoria’s Horsham Racing Centre.

Horsham Lions Club was established in 1955 and aninaugural member had a close relationship with the Horsham &District Harness Racing Club.

Embroidered horse rugs were provided for the winners of thethree sponsored races and a trophy for the drivers on the day .

Horses get thecentennial treatment

Postie bike derby


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