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Newsletter of the

Lions Club of Gungahlin

Inc

May- June 2014

We meet at 6.30/7pm on the first and third

Thursday each month at:

Trevino's Restaurant Gold Creek Country Club,

50 Curran Drive Nicholls, ACT

PO Box 366 Gungahlin ACT 2912

Our point of contact is:

[email protected]

Coming up:

Thu 3 July – Dinner meeting – Lion Mark to chair

Sat 5 and Sun 6 July – Christmas in July at Kippax 10

– 4pm – Lion Tony Steer

Thu 10 July – Board Meeting at Golf Club 7.30 pm

Sat 12 and Sun 13 July – Christmas in July Gungahlin

– Lion Glynis

Tue 15 July – Diabetes Awareness Gungahlin 11-2pm

Thu 17 July– Diabetes Awareness Charnwood 11-2pm

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Gungahlin Lions May-June 2014

Lions Club of Gungahlin President’s Report 2013-14

‘I can’t believe it has been a year already. When I stood before you at the changeover dinner last year I asked

you all to think hard about what you were passionate about and challenged you to bring that passion &

commitment for that cause to Lions for the 13-14 year.

My goals were simple:

To serve the community

To engage the membership with the aim of membership retention

To better communicate with its members so we all felt we were a part of what this club would achieve

this year

Let’s look at what the Lion’s Club of Gungahlin has achieved.

Before you on each table are copies of the club’s 13-14 newsletters that Mick has produced for the year to this

point. Mick has done a wonderful job of documenting the clubs events and achievements and I ask you all to

have a look as the night goes on and look for what we could do better and reflect on our achievements.

To date we have donated around $23000 to 20 worthwhile causes and the board will meet in June to finalise the

list. I believe we can feel proud of what we have achieved throughout this year. As a group of community

volunteers we have given much to the community.

At the start of the year we chose six Lions foundations to support and then narrowed it down to 3.

Australian Lions Foundation (ALF)

Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) & the

Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation.

Australian Lions Foundation (ALF): was formed by Lions with the sole purpose of assisting people in time

of need in Australia and in Papua New Guinea. Providing financial assistance and support in cases of national

disaster, emergency and community welfare projects and encouraging international understanding and

cooperation by relief projects in developing countries.

Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF): vision of 100% survival of kids

with cancer - today survival rates average 80%. There is much work that still needs to be done, if one day we

are to prevent all kids with cancer from dying. Funds clubs donate to ALCCRF will go to the best childhood

cancer research conducted right across Australia which specifically targets improved survival rates.

Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation: funds research into the causes and treatment of diabetes.

Between 1989 and 2012 over $585,000 has been raised and granted. The Foundation also acts as custodian of

the District 201N3 ’Towards Stable Funding of Diabetes Kids Camps’ project.

A fundraising event for ALF was the Pets in the Park BBQ held in November.

The 4WD show was the fundraiser for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

The awareness events for the Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation and Diabetes ACT were ‘no cost’.

In all, the club has made significant donations to ALF $2500 and ALCCRF $2000 and $1000 each to both the

Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation and Diabetes ACT.

These foundation-related events gave the club some further insight into what these Lions foundations do and

the wonderful outcomes that are achieved, so I would just like to say thank you and well done all that have

been involved and assisted with making these events the successes that they were.

Now a brief rundown of the year’s activities

In July and August the club through Mick and Allison Brice supported the Lions Youth Exchange program

with the Brice’s hosting Irmak from Turkey and Yuka from Japan. By all accounts the Brice’s enjoyed the

experience and I hope GLC will continue to support the Lions Youth Exchange program.

August saw us start preparations for the Xmas cake sales and Lion Mick took up the challenge in conjunction

with George to make the Xmas cake project happen with the cakes being ordered.

September saw the club hold its Youth of the Year competition with an entertaining & close contest being

seen between Jessica Luton from Gungahlin College and Stefan Qin from Radford College. Jessica took out the

public speaking section with Stefan being the overall YOTY competition winner and he went on to represent

the club at the regional final held in March. Many thanks to Alison for organising this event.

President’s report and the year in review

May-June 2014 Gungahlin Lions

We had a visit from DG Alan McDonald on Sep 19 who issued some challenges to the club regarding service,

a particular message about membership growth, and retention. We also catered for an event at the rifle club on

the 28th

- thanks to Garry for organising that event.

October was officially declared BIKIE’s month with catering events at Epic and our annual (Biker’s

breakfast in front of old parliament house with some good funds raised.

November started with our ALF fundraiser at Pets in the Park and continued with the Queens Shoot catering,

one of the largest yearly fundraising events, Thanks to Gary for all his hard work with that one. We finished off

with 3 further catering BBQ events – one for the Emergency Services Awareness Day at Bonner, the Gungahlin

Childcare Centre and the Bike Safety and Community Awareness day at Franklin. We also managed to squeeze

in the Xmas cake sales thanks to Mick and George. Big month that November - still remember the dogs chasing

me down the street because I smelled like sausages!

December started with the Triton BBQ and continued with the ABS Xmas party, again another huge day

which raised a large amount for the club’s coffers. Again thanks to Gary for his efforts for this event. We

continued to sell XMAS cakes up until Xmas day but managed to draw breath with an XMAS party hosted by

Mick and Alison at their home. Thanks so much for opening your home to us all as we had a wonderful Xmas

party.

After a short break we came back re-charged after the Xmas break in January to prepare for one of our

largest event of 13-14, the 4WD show in Queanbeyan held late Jan early Feb. With assistance from Canberra

City Lions we netted over $5000 for the event. Thanks to all who put up with the extreme heat to help over the

4 days.

March saw the club cater for a fly shoot at the rifle club, thanks Mick and we also hosted the YOTY District

final, a big thank you to Lee for organising that one. The members that attended this event witnessed some

wonderful presentations from all 3 competitors and our GLC contestant Stefan Qin did the club proud with a

fine performance. Stefan has said he will come back for another crack at the YOTY in 2014-15 and to see the

way Stefan developed confidence and poise throughout this competition demonstrated how valuable this

experience is for all those who take up the challenge to be involved.

April and May saw the club prepare for the last of our foundation fundraising awareness events for the Lions

201N3 Diabetes awareness events one of which was carried out last Thursday thanks to Mick well done with

another diabetes awareness day to be held at the Gungahlin market place.

June saw another BBQ for the ACT Police Licence Plate Security event at the Woolworths Gungahlin car

park and also the final community event for the year the Primary Schools Public Speaking competition. This

event saw our Gungahlin schools participate in a public speaking competition with the youth again showcasing

their ability to write, speak and entertain us with some wonderful public speaking - thanks to all who assisted

and especially to Moira and Glynis for their help in the organisation of this event.

Other significant milestones for the year were:

GLC again won the highest mint and fudge sales in Australia. Congratulations to Tony for a great

effort once again, only 7 more to beat the record.

A significant donation to assist the AYUI foundation

Lions Recycle For Sight Australia, collection of glasses from various locations across Canberra

I would like now to take the opportunity to acknowledge some members who have contributed above and

beyond the call.

Starting with a member who is a quiet contributor who does lot of little things in the background that

contribute towards the success of the club - Tom Graf. Tom has always answered my call for help when I’ve

needed it most so I’d like to present Tom with the Neil Williams Member award from the Australian Lions

Childhood cancer research foundation. Congratulations Tom

Another who has contributed much to the success of our Mint and Fudge sales, does a lot of work to ensure

the success of this significant project so I’d like to call on Tony Steer to receive the Neil Williams Member

award from the Australian Lions Childhood cancer research foundation. --- Congratulations Tony.

Another member who has contributed a lot behind the scenes over an extended period and who organises the

little things that have made my job somewhat easier, I’d like to call on our hard working secretary Graham

Erickson to receive the Neil Williams Esteemed Member award from the Australian Lions Childhood cancer

research foundation. --- Congratulations Graham.

Every time I needed something done and I asked the club for help this member put his hand up. We wouldn’t

have sold many Xmas cakes at Gungahlin without this member, He’s not here tonight but I would like to award

the James D Richardson Honour award from ALF to George Fox. Congratulations George.

Another member who has helped me enormously throughout the year and also handled the toughest job this

club dishes out - the bean counting. I’d like to call on our treasurer Glynis Whitfield to receive the Neil

Williams Esteemed Member award from the Australian Lions Childhood cancer research foundation. ---

Congratulations Glynis.

Organising the big events takes a lot of time and effort and without this member GLC wouldn’t have been

able to achieve the fundraising we did throughout this year so I would like to award the James D Richardson

Honour award from ALF to Gary Lymbery. Congratulations Gary.


Another member who has contributed a lot behind the scenes over an extended period, who organises not

only the little things but has provided all the help and advice whenever I have needed it (which was often) he

provided the guidance and friendship to help me get through so I’d like to call on Lee Panting to receive the

Neil Williams Honoured Member award from the Australian Lions Childhood cancer research foundation. ---

Congratulations Lee.

Last and certainly not least I’d like to recognise a member who has continually contributed to this clubs

success with his involvement over a long, long period but has always been there when I’ve needed someone to

organise an event. He epitomises the true meaning of what a LIONS life member is so I would like to award

the Ian M Stockdale humanitarian award from ALF to Mick Brice.

Again anyone left?

I’d like to thank my wife Denise for her help, always helping me out and keeping me focused.

So to answer the earlier question have we succeeded to achieve our aims for the Lions Year?

Yes, I’d say we have contributed to making our area a better place to live so please put your hands together for

the Lions Club of Gungahlin

In closing I’d like to wish Mick and his 14-15 Board success. I know with the club’s support GLC will be in

for another great Lion’s year.

Yours in Lions

Steve Holm

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An ex-president’s comment on what it is like not to be president

‘Well, for one thing, I find I no longer win every golf game I play’. George Bush

As President Steve has outlined, the 2013-4 Lions year was a successful one for the Gungahlin Club with members

involved in a wide variety of community and Lions-specific activities. It was a tough year for President Steve due to the

changed and reduced board membership but the results show that our club has been lead well and has contributed

significantly, locally, nationally and internationally.

We had a very enjoyable change-over evening as the Board for 2013-14 handed over to that for 2014-15. It coincided

with the club’s 11th

anniversary so a cake was cut - though I can’t remember it being eaten! Our Lions-at-large John and

Alison Phillips (now with the South Wagga Wagga club) conducted the induction ceremony and afterwards the club’s

previous presidents gave a toast to the new president.

Here are some pictures of the event:

Change-over night

Clockwise -

President Steve reports on his

year.

Lion’s Tom, Tony, Glynis and

Graham receive awards for

their contributions to a

successful year.

Behind every

successful President is a

supportive partner and our

club’s thanks go to Denise for

her care and understanding as

President Steve devoted

himself to his Lions duties.


Lions Garry, Lee and Mick receiving awards for their efforts in the successful Lions year

The new Board for 2014-15

As incoming President, Lion Mick presented outgoing President Steve with a record of his year. Given the

push for electronic communication, President Steve was invited to follow an internet link to a photo album of

the many events that the Gungahlin Lions Club has held in their community!

However, as the internet has not yet succeeded

in making a paper-less society and because the

presentation of a physical object is far more

pleasurable than inviting someone to follow a

link at the computer, Lion Mick presented a

hard copy photo album as a reminder to Steve

of a year of excellent community service.

After Mick outlined his

goals for the year Past Presidents gathered to

toast in the new president and to wish him a

successful and enjoyable year in 2014-15.


Lions Club of Gungahlin Inc. 12 June 2014 Board Meeting Notes

a) Planning underway for the 2014 Primary School Public speaking competition.

b) A further Diabetes awareness event on Thu 17 July in Charnwood during International Diabetes Week.

c) Planning for the 14-15 Lions year, still some board positions to be filled.

d) GLC have committed to providing a sausage sizzle for a Police numberplate security event to be held

on Saturday the 21st of June 10am to 2pm at the Woolworths Gungahlin shopping centre car park.

e) Proposed “XMAS cakes in July sale” on July 5 & 6 at both Kippax and Gungahlin to try to sell the

remaining 7 boxes of large cakes.

f) ‘Hope in a Boat’ tour, a project of Albany Lions Club, undertaken to raise funds for research into

diabetes. Tour schedule has them in Canberra 20 to 26 Aug.

g) GLC has an invitation to attend the Communities @ work meeting on Mon June 23 at Gungahlin

Library starting 1700 to 1900.

h) Further donations for the GLC 13-14 Lions year agreed:

a. PNG Membership development committee $100.00

b. Cirkus Quirkus – Rotary $550.00

c. St Vincent De Paul $100.00

d. Father Riley’s ‘Youth off the Streets’ $200.00

e. Lions Nurses Scholarship Foundation $200.00

f. Mt Druitt Lions Post Polio Awareness Project Tabled

g. LC International Neurobionics Research Fellowship $200.00

h. Snowy Hydro Southcare $200.00

i. Lions Australia Operation Smile Project $200.00

j. All of the following 11 Lions Foundations $200 each - total of $2,200.00

k. Lions Clubs International Foundation $1080.00

l. Diabetes ACT $1000.00

m. Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation $1000.00

n. Scouts Australia – Dili Activities Centre $500.00

o. Lions Youth Haven $2000.00

The president thanked the 13-14 board of directors for their hard work throughout the year.

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Well we finally got started on the Diabetes Awareness Project – bringing together Lions, a chemist and

Diabetes ACT at the Marketplace in Gungahlin on Thursday May 15th

and then again on Saturday May 24th

.

Lions have an extensive amount of experience with diabetes through the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP), of

which diabetes retinopathy is one element. At Gungahlin however we put the expertise and resource material

of Diabetes ACT to the fore as they provided the services of diabetes educator, Gail Westman, as well as a

wide variety of facts sheets and other useful up-to-date information.

Our first session – Thursday 15

th – was a pension day though not as busy as expected. This allowed us to

settle into a routine where Lion Tony and I would hand out the risk-assessment brochures and steer any

questions to Gail. The chemist provided a room so that Gail could give advice in private if needed. Saturday

Diabetes Awareness Project – by Lion Mick

Meeting Notes


24th

was much busier with quite a few inquiries and many opportunities to chat with shoppers – about diabetes

and Lions. A flyer had been circulated to a number of the local medical practices and podiatrists – each of

which have indicated that they would be keen to support the venture if held again.

The manager of the best Australian pharmacy for 2014 - Capital Chemist at Charnwood - has agreed to

support a diabetes awareness session at their premises and during discussions with them it was easy to see how

they had won the award. They were very positive about the venture with suggestions on how they might

increase our contact with the public. It is International Diabetes Week between the 13th

and 19th

of July and

plans are afoot to have a diabetes awareness session at both Gungahlin and Charnwood. Want to help? Let me

know.

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The Multiple District 201 (Australia and New Guinea) convention was held at Tamworth from 3 to 7 May

and Lion Garry and I represented the club as delegates, accompanied by our spouses. The International

President Barry Palmer (Hornsby Lions Club) attended for all the main sessions and many of the side sessions

as well. For him it was a very enjoyable ‘ fix’, hearing again the colloquial Australian language after spending

so much time in the rest of the globe with its need for interpreters and the varieties of non-Australian English!

There were over 1200 Lions at the convention as well as Lionesses and Leos and representatives of

Indonesian and New Zealand multiple districts.

The guest speaker – Sam Bailey – was particularly inspiring. As a young man he became a paraplegic yet he

has done his best to overcome every difficulty, on the way winning hearts and providing example and

inspiration to those similarly afflicted and those not. His latest goal is to fly a helicopter – he has conquered

land vehicles and ultralites! – and his delightful wife Jenny (an ABC reporter who went to interview him early

on in his plight) is learning to fly too so she can be the necessary co-pilot.

Business sessions followed the order of the motions distributed to all members and most were fairly readily

dealt with. A significant issue occurred over the motion regarding the limit of ten Type B projects. Twelve

were being considered which means that while the two projects not agreed will still continue as club or district-

sponsored activities they do not have the benefit of national status and one limitation of this is that a project

needs to approach each District Governor separately to be able to communicate with that district’s clubs.

Naturally this tends to reduce the take-up of these projects as well as costing a lot more in communication

effort and time. Also as a result of the motion no new Type B projects can be nominated for three years.

Side panel sessions included a discussion on insurance – new arrangements will start in September including

higher age limits on insurance.

The International President spoke too - of the place in the world of Lions and its future.

The Youth of the Year national final, with its usual uplifting performances, showed that some of our young

people far out-pace our expectations. By their bearing, their seemingly easy, relaxed manner and the substance

of their talks they brought a wonderful feeling about the future in their hands.

The Leos have a public speaking competition from which the Leo of the Year is chosen. Here too all

expectations were exceeded. The passion and delivery of the speakers and the range of their subjects showed

that they were well in touch with the world, wanted to get out there and better it, and couldn’t wait to start. I

The Tamworth Convention by Lion Mick

Community service experts: Lions Mick and

Tony accompanied by An Nuyen from Soul

Pattison Chemist Gungahlin, and Registered

Nurse and diabetes educator Gail Westman of

Diabetes ACT.

http://www.soulpattinson.com.au/


don’t know how we can find these sorts of young people locally but I do know they would be a mixture of

delight and trepidation if we did find them. Delight in their keenness and articulation – and trepidation as they

earnestly went in directions we who are older staidly fear to tread.

Socially the convention allowed the mixing of Lions and ideas from across Australia and New Guinea with

some addition from other parts of the world via international visitors. The temperature was cool overall but the

range of facilities available when not at the convention centre was extensive. Food-wise, whether suburban

Indian restaurant, football club (with pokies and boot-scooters complete!) or just an eat-in pizza, there was

plenty to enjoy. And lots to see and do for the spouses not locked up at the convention - I understand the

tapestry shop endured a boom time from at least two Gungahlin Lions ladies!

There are plenty of stalls at the convention, many about the variety of foundations and projects we support

but also shops for Lions uniforms and paraphernalia. The stalls were interesting places to visit because they

were often manned by the people who lead these national foundations and so getting the answer ‘from the

horse’s mouth’ was very useful.

Many awards were presented at the convention and to some this might have seemed a bit ‘over the top’. But

the time and effort expended for the communities’ good by so many individuals is great and it is right and

proper to recognise them. The award of a plaque testifying to decades of service is a small token but it is

essential not just because we are human and like receiving things, but because it gives the wider audience of

Lions the opportunity to hear about the service undertaken, to recognise good work and to consider how the

example might be emulated in their locality. Presentation of the awards by the International President, as many

were, was a very pleasant bonus.

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English is a wonderful language with lots of words but it’s amazing how many words sound the same but mean

different things! For example:

.. Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.

.. A bicycle can't stand alone; it is two tired.

.. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

.. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.

.. He had a photographic memory which was never developed.

Humour

750 Lions and guests sat down at the final

dinner held in what a few hours before had

been the auditorium. The entertainment

and catering were excellent and the

evening most enjoyable – once again

enhanced by the opportunity to chat with

Lions from around Australia


.. When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she'd dye.

.. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it.

.. Those who get too big for their pants will be exposed in the end.

.. The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

.. I thought I saw an eye-doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

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Guest Speaker At our 19 June meeting we had the pleasure of listening to Kellie Edwards and Lindsay Curry from

the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA). CPA is not funded by the government and so relies on donations,

benefactors and partners. For instance Sergeants Pies provided $1.1m towards the new purpose-built

building about to be erected in Scullin on land much reduced in cost by the ACT government. CPA

provides therapy services to about 800 people affected by cerebral palsy in the ACT. Kellie and Lindsay

knew all about the Lions support for CP through the Hart Walker program and explained its unique

benefits – despite being around for many years it remains the best equipment for the task.

Many questions were asked about issues such as the source of CP – damage to the brain during gestation

– and the greater risk to premature babies. More males are affected than females.

More money is needed to complete the building after which it will need to be equipped. To those

ends, our club has given $2000 to CPA and has asked for a priority list of the equipment needed so that

further assistance might be given.

There is a CPA sponsored fashion parade looming in September – keep your eyes open for more news.

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The last activity for this Lions year was the Primary School Public Speaking Competition. This was the second

year of the competition and was as successful as the first, showing that it is a useful community event. There

were three schools represented – Mother Theresa, Palmerston Primary and Amaroo Primary – and parents,

teachers and a principal were amongst the 50 or so people attending.

Seven students contested the year five section and five the year six and, if you wanted to know anything at all

listening to these young people was the way to find out as their subjects ranged from why education is important

for everyone, what the world needs…, their heroes, dream holidays, travel, why being happy is important and all

about hot dogs and meat pies!

Our judges were Gary Haab, Diana Stutterd and our Lion Chris Murphy - the first two being well seasoned

adjudicators. Diana provided a critique to the students at the end of each of the year 5 and year 6 sessions after

which the presentations were made. A certificate was given to each student for competing and then the runner-up

and winner prizes were presented. The presentation of the trophy for each of the two winning schools followed.

As a consequence of our diabetes awareness

presentations at the Gungahlin Marketplace we

were invited to hold a sausage sizzle at the

police number plate project held on 21 June.

Alas the event turned out to be a bit of a fizzer

though it was very successful for the police.

Though there were lots of cars most drivers

and passengers were not interested in sausages

- though some of our Lions did a delivery

service to drivers who were attracted by the

onion and bbq smell!

In attendance on a cold morning were

President Steve, Lions Chris and Mick along

with Lions Rick and Sue and their son Royden

(who made us all shiver by turning up in shorts

and T shirt!).

Not a success but we did ‘show the Lions flag’,

and share in a community-minded activity.

Primary School Public Speaking Competition


Listening to young people speak confidently without the aid of microphones, in front of an audience and in

front of judges is somewhat of a delight. It is no less than the skill, confidence and determination shown by the

older Youth of the Year finalists and Leo public speakers at the Tamworth convention. Could you give an

entertaining talk for three or four minutes while providing appropriate hand and body gestures and clear diction

in a competitive environment? These young ones could and overall they did it in an excellent fashion.

Why are they so confident yet most of us are shy about talking in public? Perhaps a clue is in something the

principal of Mother Theresa School said – ‘At school the students conduct the assemblies and you have not seen

anything until you have seen a year two student taking charge of an assembly of 700 students’.

Mums, dads and teachers enjoying the speeches Judges Chris, Diana and Gary ready to start

Year 5 winner Jagruthi and runner-up Malcolm Year six winner Jaide and runner-up Sophie

Year 5 public speakers Year 6 public speakers with President Steve

All in all this is a marvellous community project. We Lions get to see youth in action and to meet parents and

teachers, and the students have the opportunity to present their capabilities in a friendly environment and to meet

Lions at work. Thanks to Steve for bringing this project to the club.

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Communities@work At a meeting at Gungahlin Library on a blustery Monday 23 June a group of community service people

gathered to discuss if sharing their information and resources might achieve more effective community support

and gain better results for the ever-diminishing dollar. The meeting was called by Communities@Work (C@W)

which ‘delivers quality community services of social value and practical benefit’. Notwithstanding the

disparateness of those gathered C@W staff drew out what the group considered to be the pros and cons of

Gungahlin with the longer term aim of identifying areas of opportunity. The findings of the group will be

distributed to attendees and further meetings are proposed.

An immediate opportunity for us Lions was the presence of the Chair of the Gungahlin Community Council

(GCC) Ewan Brown who undertook to consider including Lions Club articles in the GCC magazine ‘Gunsmoke’

and at the GCC website.


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News Flash!’ Links: www.duoclassic.com, http://bechenderson.com.au/

Bec Henderson is having another great year with her mountain biking and will be competing in the

Commonwealth Games in five weeks time. She is currently training in Switzerland with Dan, who is also to be

in the Commonwealth Games.

One source of funding for these two young Australians as they champion their way around the world is the

Duo Classic mountain bike race held in Kowen Forrest. Last year we put on a sausage sizzle for them and it was

well received. The next Duo Classic is to be held on Saturday 31st January 2015 and we have been invited to

provide a bbq again. In the meantime we wish Bec and Dan every success at the games in Glasgow.

Both of the trailers have now been mechanically

checked for serviceability thanks to Paul Whyte

Automotive of Gungahlin. The brakes were adjusted on

the large trailer and the defective plug on the wiring for

the small trailer was replaced.

The trailers are a very important part of our fundraising

and need to be kept in good condition. This means

mechanically but also in their stocking and their

cleanliness. Lion Garry has agreed to work with Lion

Chris to produce plasticised sheets listing the trailer’s

contents. There-after those on catering duty can mark

up what is used – making it easier for the restocking of

the trailer prior to the next event.

The camera often captures moments which aren’t obvious to those

being ‘snapped’. You might like to consider what was being said

here after the presentation of the yearbook to President Steve! Perhaps, ‘I’ll give you $5 for that’. ‘Nah, I think I’ll hang on to it”.

Lion Peter Kosseck collects used

glasses from the city, Campbell,

Dickson, Daramalen and now at

OPSM in Gungahlin – 102 pairs so far.

Well done Peter! Got any used glasses

you no longer want? Let’s get them to

those who need them through Peter

and the Lions Recycle for Sight

program.

http://www.duoclassic.com/

http://bechenderson.com.au/


Outsourcing at its finest! In full flight…

From an Irish newspaper… And now for the French…

While taxiing at London Gatwick, the crew of a US Air flight

departing for Ft. Lauderdale made a wrong turn and came nose to

nose with a United 767.

An irate female ground controller lashed out at the US Air crew,

screaming:

"US Air 2771, where the hell are you going? I told you to turn

right onto Charlie taxiway! You turned right on Delta! Stop right

there. I know it's difficult for you to tell the difference between

Cs and Ds, but get it right!"

Continuing her tirade to the embarrassed crew, she was now

shouting hysterically: "God, you've screwed everything up! It'll

take forever to sort this out! You stay right there and don't move

till I tell you to! You can expect progressive taxi instructions in

about half an hour and I want you to go exactly where I tell you,

when I tell you, and how I tell you! You got that, US Air

2771?"

"Yes ma'am," the humbled crew responded.

Naturally the ground control frequency went terribly silent after

the verbal bashing of US Air 2771. Nobody wanted to engage the

irate ground controller in her current state. Tension in every

cockpit at LGW was running high.

Then an unknown pilot broke the silence and asked: "Wasn't I

married to you once?"

Car for sale 1985 Blue Volkswagen Golf

Only 15 km

Only first gear and reverse used

Never driven hard

Original tires

Original brakes

Original fuel and oil

Only 1 driver Owner

Wishing to sell due to employment lay-off

Did you hear about the guy in Paris who

almost got away with stealing several paintings

from the Louvre? After planning the crime,

getting in and out past the security, he was

captured only two blocks away when his van

ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a

crime and then make such an obvious error, he

replied: "Monsieur, I had no Monet to buy

Degas to make the Van Gogh."

A little boy went up to his father and asked:

"Dad, where did all of my intelligence come

from?" The father replied. "Well son, you must

have got it from your mother, ‘cause I still

have mine"

Two Mexican detectives were investigating the

murder of Juan Gonzalez. "How was he

killed?" asked one detective. "With a golf

gun," the other detective replied. "A golf gun?!

What’s a golf gun?" "I don't know. But it sure

made a hole in Juan."

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