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YOUTH OF THE YEAR QUEST 2014

Lions Club of Cohuna Inc.

MAY—JUNE 2014 Volume 51; Issue 9

All six 2014 Youth of the Year contestants gathered for a special dinner and blazer presentation night prior to the MD Convention in Tamworth. The blazers were presented to the contestants by International President Barry Palmer.

During the MD Convention, the YOTY finalists presented their speeches in front of their biggest audience yet, around 1,500 Lions, Lions Ladies, Lionesses, Leos and members of the public were held spellbound by the contestants.

Jordan Green was named National YOTY Winner at Tamworth Saturday 3 May 2014. Jordan was sponsored by the Lions Club of Fremantle WA, District 201W2.

Ashleigh Rogers from Cohuna took out the Public Speaking section for 2014 against some very strong opposition.

Two very proud parents and a proud Zone Chairman congratulated Ashleigh Rogers after the announcement of this years winners.

As part of her prizes, Ashleigh received a trip to New Zealand to the Lions Youth Camp to be taken in December. Also a trip to a destination of her choice.

Ashleigh was a great ambassador for Cohuna and will be a wonderful

ambassador for the YOTY program.

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Lions Club of Cohuna Inc. District 201V6 ~ Chartered 6th December 1962

Lions Club of Cohuna Inc.

CLUB INFORMATION

Business Meeting: Second Thursday of each month 7.45pm for 8pm start

Seniors Rooms, Cohuna Memorial Hall

Dinner Meeting: Fourth Thursday of each month 7.pm for 7.30pm start

Various, Please contact Secretary to confirm venue.

Contact Information Secretary: Jeanette Kline 5456 4138

Email: cohunalions@gmail.com Website: cohuna.vic.lions.org.au

Wood Chairman - Bill Bruns 5456 4196 President 2013 - 2014

Lion Keith Cummins

PAST PRESIDENTS

N HYDE 1962-63 A PATTERSON 1989-90

R CHATHAM 1963-64 P FRISBY 1990-91

A HACQUOIL 1964-65 J LEE 1991-92

R GARBY 1965-66 K DOYLE 1992-93

A LESTER 1966-67 A DOYLE 1993-94

R KNOWLES 1967-68 R NICHOLS 1994-95

P GRAHAM 1968-69 L/M F CRADDOCK 1995-96

O McLOUGHLAN 1969-70 R MAUD 1996-97

C WOOD 1970-71 L/M G PAYNE 1997-98

D PHYLAND 1971-72 M McLENNAN 1998-99

L CALLAGHAN 1972-73 L ARCHARD 1999-2000

L MAWSON 1973-74 R SHANAHAN 2000-01

N BYRON 1974-75 R SHANAHAN 2001-02

D STONE 1975-76 J LEE 2002-03

A MAJOR 1976-77 J LEE 2003-04

J LANNEN 1977-78 D HUDSON 2004-05

B DAVIES 1978-79 D HUDSON 2005-06

L ARCHARD 1979-80 L/M G MALONEY 2006

A MITCHELL 1980-81 A MITCHELL 2006-07

F CRADDOCK 1981-82 A MITCHELL 2007-08

D McGLONE 1982-83 N WALKINGTON 2008-09

J HOLDERHEAD 1983-84 N WALKINGTON 2009-10

G GARBY 1984-85 R CRANE 2010-11

R NICHOLS 1985-86 R CRANE 2011-12

D GOW 1986-87 K Cummins 2012-13

D GOW 1987-88 K CUMMINS 2013-14

G BROTCHIE 1988-89

2013 - 2014 OFFICE BEARERS

President Keith Cummins

1st Vice President Allan Walkington

Secretary Jeanette Kline

Treasurer Bill Bruns

Directors Laurie Archard

Norm Walkington

Ian Ridgway

Malcolm McLennan

Lion Tamer Allan Walkington

Tail Twister Malcolm McLennan

Greeter Julian Lee

Bulletin Editor Lee Walkington

Membership Chair Julian Lee

Zone Chairman Norm Walkington

CHARTER MEMBERS

T ALLEN W KELSO

P BROWN R KNOWLES

R CHATHAM A LESTER

F DONAT G McNEILLY

A FOGG P MARSTIN

R GARBY L MAWSON

P GRAHAM J TREACY

A HACQUOIL J THOMPSON

E HENTY J TIPPING

J HIPWORTH R WILKINSON

N HYDE L YOUNG

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MD Convention Tamworth 2014

Four Lions from Cohuna travelled up to Tamworth to attend the 62 Multi-District Convention with around 1,500 in attendance.

We have the special opportunity to meet and speak with International President Barry Palmer who made himself available for photos, and made a point of speaking to the Leos and Youth of the Year contestants who attended. We did get a few minutes to check out the “Big Guitar”.

Members from V6 manned a stand during the MD Convention to promote our Junior Public Speaking project. This project was nominated to be a National Category “B” project, but disappointingly did not win the vote. It will not be able to be re-submitted for an other three years. So time to polish up the presentation, the project is still a District project and looks like being taken up by several other Districts following the information provided at the MD Convention booth.

Kerang Lion, Colin Myers was presented with a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship by IP Barry Palmer in a special ceremony in front of the V6 booth. Colin was recognised for his work during the Kerang Flood event and his continued work in the recovery process and his work to promote Lionism across the District. This may be the only occasion that Lion Colin was found speechless but very proud.

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Youth Exchange Program

“Joining Hands”

The program is looking for prospective host families in all parts of Australia to offer hospitality to visitors from many different countries. Both city and country hosts are sought to offer a balance of what Australia has to offer.

Host Families are needed urgently, if anyone can take an exchange, please contact National Youth Exchange Chairman - Bill Shepherd md201ye@gmail.com or check out the web site at lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/ye

Beyondblue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community by

raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting

recovery, management and resilience.

Lions Clubs across Australia are “Joining Hands” with the Beyond Blue organisation to increase public awareness and understanding of Anxiety and Depression.

Clubs are asked to host a public meeting, inviting members from local support organisations and health care groups to raise awareness and understanding of the problems not only for the suffer but for their families and communities.

Beyond Blue will assist with information brochures and promotional material and where possible, a Key note speaker to attend. At the MD Convention to be held in Newcastle in 2015, one of the Key Note Speakers will be former Victorian Premier Geoff Kennett .

Check out their website for more information: www.beyondblue.org.au

Information from Cabinet....

Clubs are asked to think about our Foundations when discussing end of year disbursements

ALF, VLF and LCIF

Clubs are reminded that when sending in funds to ALF to mark them to be used for an award in the future. Funds not identified for an award are not credited against your Club.

Applications for Awards and requests for further information should be directed to ALF Chairman Lion John Beal at jay_en_bee@hotmail.com

Visitations between clubs are encouraged during the year not just at Changeover time. Revitalise your club with interesting visits and the exchange of ideas for future projects.

At the MD Convention members were notified that Lions Mints and Cakes will be combined. Clubs are asked to nominate a Chairman and to look for new ways to promote these items.

Clubs are encouraged to invite a District Chairman to your Club or Zone meetings to provide information on their portfolio, ideas for promoting the projects and lots more.

New Zone Chairman appointed to Zone 2 - Lion Bill Quinn from Pyramid Hill Club. Outgoing Zone Chairman Lion Norm Walkington was thank for his three years service.

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Josh Heap, Rachael Kirk and Hanna Walkington along with Lions Wendy and Allan Walkington and Leo Advisor Lee, travelled to Corowa to help their Leo Club celebrate their 2nd Changeover Dinner.

Three Leos from Wangaratta also travelled to the dinner along with the Multi-District Leo Chairman Lion Martin Peebles from Sydney.

It was a great night with the Lions Club providing the 3 course meal in their club rooms for the more than 60 strong crowd. DG Lynn presented Leo Jacob (Corowa) with a “Leo of Honour” award for his work as President over the past two years and his efforts to promote the Leo Program. Jacob won the MD Leo of the Year in 2013 and was a contender again this year.

The Leos are all keeping in touch via Facebook or text, exchanging ideas to help build their Leo Clubs.

MD Chairman Martin has expressed an interest in attending the Cohuna Leo Changeover Dinner in June, and was happy to put on the head from the Lion costume to join the Leos for a photo.

There are now 6 Leo Clubs in V6, Cobram on the Murray, Cohuna, Corowa, Rochester, Tungamah and Wangaratta with several more clubs in the wings.

Across Australia there has been an increase in interest in forming Leo Clubs.

After discussions with the Corowa Leos and checking out their Den, our Leos held a “Movie Night” as a social event, sharing tea and working out how the Den can be improved to be a fun place to be in. Lots of ideas and suggestions going around.

Cohuna Leo’s continue to develop their plans for the “Youth Garden” at the Retirement Village. The plan will include the development of several raised garden beds to allow residents to use them from wheel chairs. Re-planting of the cleaned out fernery and existing garden beds. These plans need to be submitted to the Board at the Village for their approval prior to implementation.

This project forms part of the submission for Tidy Towns.

The Leo Club of Cohuna & District

extend an invitation to

President Keith and members

To join them at their Changeover Dinner

and the Installation of the 2014/15 Board

Saturday 21st June 2014 Cohuna Memorial Hall

Supper Room

6.30 for 7pm RSVP to Leo Josh Heap on

cohunaleos@gmail.com

by 15th June 2014

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

MAY

30th Murray to Moyne Trivia Night Gunbower

JUNE

1st Incoming officers Training - Moama President, Treasurer, Secretary & Member-ship Chairman

13th Clearing Sale - Catering

22nd 50/50 Pathway Forum - Rochester

26th Changeover Dinner Venue to be advised

JULY

4th-8th International Convention - Toronto

26th Distract Changover Dinner

27th 1st Cabinet Meeting

Member Partner Surname Address Phone

Laurie Joyce Hull Archard 7 Cullen Street Cohuna 54562586

Garry Sue Barnes 14 Farrant Court Cohuna 54563364

Bill Elaine Bruns 4 Island Rise Cohuna 54564196

Christine Coleston 20 Sampson Street Cohuna 0412 692 505

Peter Coleston 20 Sampson Street Cohuna 0413 637 966

Ross Lori Crane 17 Kirby Street Cohuna 54564024

Keith Elly Cummins 103 King Edward Street Cohuna 54563165

Jeanette Kline 21 Market Street Cohuna 54564138

Julian Margaret Lee 24 McMillan's Road Cohuna 54562658

Mick McGrath Margaret Street Cohuna 54563456

Sue McGrath Margaret Street Cohuna 54563456

Malcolm Margaret McLennan 13 King Edward Street Cohuna 54564348

Allan Mitchell 19a Market Street Cohuna 54562097

Anne Mitchell 19a Market Street Cohuna 5456 2858

Ian Sue Ridgway 40 William Street Cohuna 0417 605 241

Kate Roberts 6 School Road Gunbower 54871482

Robert Ann Shanahan 19 Cullen Street Cohuna 54562373

Anthony Troy At large

Amber Nathan Orr Walkington King George Street Cohuna 54562673

Allan Walkington 23 George Street Cohuna 54562673

Lee Walkington 62 Channel Street Cohuna 54563293

Norm Walkington 62 Channel Street Cohuna 54563293

Wendy Walkington 23 George Street Cohuna 54562673

Charlie Beth Wood 17 Cullen Street Cohuna 54562544

Honorary Members

Ann Graham 123 Cohuna Island Road Cohuna

Florence Lannen 16 Margaret Street Cohuna

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