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District 202M InforM September 2014 September 2014 “Achieving Starts with Believing” Monthly Newsleer of Lions Internaonal District 202M District Governor Keith’s Report The chartering of the Otaki Club is high on the agenda of events taking place in September and one that I am very much looking forward to. It is the culmination of a lot of effort by Don and his team as well as Neil Tunnicliffe and Waikanae Club, the sponsoring club. We should also acknowledge the assistance of Huck Taingahue, the new club consultant who provided much needed advice and guidance. One of the issues I mention at my club visits is the one of leadership both within clubs and also the district and I have recently written to all clubs inviting them to nominate 2-3 members who would benefit from further training so that we can have a pool of people who have the capability to take on higher office. Sometimes it is only a matter of overcoming a fear of what these higher positons might entail rather than the lack of any ability to do the job. I have recently posted out a DVD to all clubs which contains the following information: This DVD should provide a good source for information about a number of district programmes. In addition to this material there are many programmes covering all sorts of topics on the international website. The Global Service Action Campaign for the quarter ending is Sharing the Vision. Clubs should plan vision health projects and work with the visually impaired. Many Lions already celebrate World Sight Day in October. This is a great month to organize a vision screening, volunteer at a nearby Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre, organize an eyeglass collection or an activity to benefit the visually impaired in your community. October also sees the holding of Lions Awareness Week. The week stars on Monday 6 October. The reason for the Week is to have an annual specifically designated Lions Awareness week within Multiple District 202 with the aims of a) raising the profile and awareness of Lions in all Districts and Clubs throughout NZ by running similarly focused activities in the same week, b) to provide a Media opportunity for publicity in newspapers and on television and radio both in local communities and nationally and c) as noted above, to encompass LCI World Service Day – the date for this is always 8 October. Suggestions on what type of activities that can be carried out during the week are listed on the NZ Lions website (lionsclubs.org.nz) in the Members Area under Activities. The Lions Awareness Week is listed towards the bottom of the left hand menu. Keith Kenderdine District Governor 202M

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District 202M InforM September 2014

September 2014

“Achieving Starts with Believing”

Monthly Newsletter of

Lions International District 202M

District Governor Keith’s Report

The chartering of the Otaki Club is high on the agenda of events taking place in September and one that I am very much looking forward to. It is the culmination of a lot of effort by Don and his team as well as Neil Tunnicliffe and Waikanae Club, the sponsoring club. We should also acknowledge the assistance of Huck Taingahue, the new club consultant who provided much needed advice and guidance.

One of the issues I mention at my club visits is the one of leadership both within clubs and also the district and I have recently written to all clubs inviting them to nominate 2-3 members who would benefit from further training so that we can have a pool of people who have the capability to take on higher office. Sometimes it is only a matter of overcoming a fear of what these higher positons might entail rather than the lack of any ability to do the job.

I have recently posted out a DVD to all clubs which contains the following information:

This DVD should provide a good source for information about a number of district programmes. In addition to this material there are many programmes covering all sorts of topics on the international website.

The Global Service Action Campaign for the quarter ending is Sharing the Vision. Clubs should plan vision health projects and work with the visually impaired. Many Lions already celebrate World Sight Day in October. This is a great month to organize a vision screening, volunteer at a nearby Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre, organize an eyeglass collection or an activity to benefit the visually impaired in your community.

October also sees the holding of Lions Awareness Week. The week stars on Monday 6 October. The reason for the Week is to have an annual specifically designated Lions Awareness week within Multiple District 202 with the aims of a) raising the profile and awareness of Lions in all Districts and Clubs throughout NZ by running similarly focused activities in the same week, b) to provide a Media opportunity for publicity in newspapers and on television and radio both in local communities and nationally and c) as noted above, to encompass LCI World Service Day – the date for this is always 8 October. Suggestions on what type of activities that can be carried out during the week are listed on the NZ Lions website (lionsclubs.org.nz) in the Members Area under

Activities. The Lions Awareness Week is listed towards the bottom of the left hand menu.

Keith Kenderdine District Governor 202M

District 202M InforM September 2014

District 202M Events Calendar

Please let your District Editor know of your coming events so they can be recorded here.

Date Event Details Organised By

October 2014

25 - 27 Regional Lions Leadership Institute , Timaru MD GLT

30 Zone 3 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 3 Chair

30 Zone 5 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 5 Chair

November 2014

Mid November Peace Poster Submission to DG Keith Youth Chairman

February 2015

12, 7.15pm Zone 6 Meeting, Masonic Hall in Johnsonville Zone 6

25 Zone 5 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 5

26 Zone 3 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 3

May 2015

21, 7:15pm Zone 6 Meeting, Masonic Hall in Johnsonville Zone 6

28 Zone 3 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 3

28 Zone 5 Meeting, Venue TBC Zone 5

Cabinet Meetings

18 October 2014 Dannevirke

31 January 2015 Dannevirke

9-10 May 2015 Havelock North

District Convention

13-15 March 2015 Southwards Car Museum, Otaihanga, Waikanae Theme: Vintage

2013 – 2014 District Governor Visiting Schedule

Confirmed dates are:

September 9 Pencarrow

September 10 Martinborough

September 15 Rimutaka

September 16 Masterton Waipoua

September 17 Norsewood

September 22 Hastings Heretaunga

September 23 Havelock North Village

September 24 Hastings Pioneer

Club Bulletins

All clubs please send your club bulletins to DG Keith and myself.

Electronic copies, please email it to the following email addresses:

[email protected] [email protected]

Postal address if you are sending by post:

DG Keith Kenderdine Chethna Naidu 38 Joseph Banks Drive, 18 Emerald Hill Drive, Whitby, Birchville, Porirua 5024 Upper Hutt 5018

Thanks, Chethna

October 1 Parawai

October 6 Hastings Host

October 7 Wairoa

October 8 Dannevirke Host

October 21 Napier Spirit

October 22 Taradale

October 28 Petone

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Club Member

Carterton Don Kinnell

Carterton Central Jocelyn Kinnell

Eastbourne Celia Burton

Gisborne Wainui Alan Benson

Johnsonville Eddie Reisch

Riddiford James Manu

Patricia Manu

Taradale Robert Bowie

Perrine Dungan

Russell Dungan

Bruce Evans

Paula Evans

Sharon Fairey

Margaret Hiatt

Winston Howard

Pene Johnstone

Melanie Lang

Eleanor Mahony

Diane Mohi

Neil Myers

Mike O’Malley

Shirley Prince

Lynn Puddy

Barbara Rae

Margaret Roil

Chris Trow

Andy Tyler

Jeanette Tyler

Darren Walker

Darren Workman

Wainuiomata Malcolm Wayman

Wellington Host Fiona Crombie

Stephen Crombie

Welcome

A very warm welcome to the following new members

of District 202M

LEADERSHIP LINES SEPTEMBER 14

Guiding Lions Training:

Do you want to make a difference in your Club and others? A special training will be held for ALL LIONS interested in becoming a Guiding Lion.

We need your help to strengthen our Pride of Lions by assisting to strengthen existing clubs and develop new clubs.

When: Saturday 27th September 10am – 2pm (lunch provided)

Where: Room 4, Johnsonville Community Centre, cnr Moorefield Rd and Frankmore Ave

For more information or to RSVP contact:

Rosemary Cook [email protected]

Ph: 04 9722036

Regional Lions Leadership Institute:

This is being run over Labour Weekend in Timaru. Cost is about $120.

Please contact me for more information

Thought for the month: Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

William James.

Hope to see you soon

Rosemary

Farewell and Thank You

Acknowledging the contributions of the following

members

Club Member

Carterton Mathew Cutfield

Peter Shields

Napier Host David Cox

Pahiatua, Woodville & Tararua District

Delia Taylor

Riddiford Kevin Burke

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Name: Club: Join Date: Years of service to 2014

Keith Mc Callum Dannevirke Host 01/08/1999 15

Julie Parkinson Eastern Suburbs 01/07/2004 10

James Farrell Eastern Suburbs 01/08/1984 30

Kevin Leigh Eastern Suburbs L C 01/03/1989 25

Stan Mangin Greytown 01/07/1974 40

Ron Lukies Greytown 01/07/1994 20

Alfred Mc Donald Hastings Heretaunga 01/08/1994 20

John Bell Island Bay 01/07/1994 20

Tim Morgan Island Bay 01/07/1989 25

Maureen Jones Johnsonville 01/08/2004 10

Warren Hayles Kapiti Pakeke 01/08/1984 30

Joanne Cameron Karori 01/08/1999 15

Kevin Hayden Lower Hutt Host 01/08/1999 15

Lynne Fraser Lower Hutt Host 12/08/2004 10

Ian Henderson Martinborough 01/04/2004 10

Lucy Clark Napier Spirit 01/07/1984 30

John Adam Silverstream 01/08/1974 40

Clare Shearer Silverstream 01/07/2004 10

Alistair Mc Millan Takapau 01/08/1979 35

Justin Rivers Tinakori 01/07/2004 10

William Wong Tinakori 01/07/2004 10

Molly Limn Tinakori L C 01/05/2004 10

Louis Michael Radich Tinakori L C 03/07/2004 10

Jo Cameron Waikanae 01/08/1999 15

David Bowie Waipawa District 01/08/2004 10

Paul Gedye Waipawa District 01/08/1999 15

Kristin Hansson Waipawa District L C 01/07/1989 25

Allen Vickress Waipawa District L C 01/07/2004 10

Lyn Moys Wairoa Lighthouse 01/08/1999 15

June Norris Wairoa Lighthouse 01/08/1979 35

Charlie Bethune Woodville 01/08/1999 15

Awarded service chevrons

Any queries please contact DG Keith Kenderdine

Meet one of our Cabinet Members 2014-15

Nelly Sinclair - Zone 3 Chair

My name is Nelly Sinclair and I am at present Zone 3 Chair. I am married and live on a dairy farm in Ballance Pahiatua. I have three grown up children and work part-time. My husband Stewart is a member of the Woodville Lions Club and I am Treasurer of the Tararua District Lions Club. I have only been a Lion for 8 years and in that time have held the positions of President, Treasurer, twice been a Zone Chair and also held the position on Cabinet on the Youth Team. I joined Lions to help in the community and their motto “We Serve” is my whole reason for being in Lions

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There's never been a better time to serve than now! For nearly 100 years, Lions have served their communities and impacted millions of people around the world. To celebrate our 100th anniversary, we are asking Lions to help reach our Centennial Service Challenge goal of serving 100 million people by December 2017. Every club can play a part in reaching our goal, and your club can earn special Centennial recognition when you serve!

Earn Special Centennial Recognition for Your Club!

Your club can earn a Centennial Banner Patch with a special gemstone design each year you support our Global Service Action campaigns to impact Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment.

Each gemstone represents the number of different Global Service Action Campaigns that clubs participate in during the fiscal year.

The more Global Service Action campaigns your club participates in, the more gemstones you can earn for your banner patch.

Earn a diamond-level Centennial Banner Patch by participating in all four Global Service Action campaigns!

Earn Up to Four Centennial Banner Patches

Your club can earn up to four Centennial Banner Patches by participating in each year of the Centennial Service Challenge

through 2018. Qualifying donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) will also count toward your Centennial Banner Patch.

Centennial Banner Patches will be awarded at the end of each fiscal year based on the club's level of participation. All Centennial service activities must be reported through My LCI's Online Service Activity Report to receive credit. Districts can also earn Centennial Banner Patches based on the participation of their clubs.

Start Planning Your Centennial Service Project Today!

Check out the Global Service Action home page to get the tools to plan your Centennial projects. To learn more about the Centennial Service Challenge, review the Centennial Service Challenge FAQs or email us with questions at [email protected]. For help with reporting your activities, visit MyLCI and review frequently asked questions about service activity reporting.

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What is the Centennial Service Challenge? The Centennial Service Challenge (CSC) is an initiative to celebrate Lions’ 100 years of service and challenge clubs to participate in all four Global Service Action Campaigns to benefit 100 million people by December 2017.

What are the four Global Service Action Campaigns? Listed below are the four Global Service Action Campaigns and corresponding months designated for Lions participation, though clubs have the flexibility to conduct these projects throughout the year.

Engaging Our Youth – August Sharing the Vision – October Relieving the Hunger – December/January Protecting Our Environment – April

How does the goal of serving a 100 million people break down across these four areas? The four goal areas seek to benefit 100 million people overall, with 25 million people benefitting in each of the four areas.

Which donations a club makes to LCIF will qualify for the CSC? One of the most effective ways a club can support the CSC every fiscal year, and qualify for recognition, is to support LCIF. Any donation to LCIF that is earmarked for sight, youth, One Shot One Life Measles Initiative, or disaster relief (which will be used in part by LCIF for families experiencing food shortages in the wake of disasters) will qualify for the CSC and club patch recognition. Such donations will qualify for meeting up to 3 of the 4 challenge areas of the CSC if a club earmarks their donation to a particular LCIF Fund: Youth (youth), Measles Initiative (youth), Sight (sight), and Disaster Relief (hunger). LCIF will calculate the number served in these cases.

If you have any questions regarding the Centennial Service Challenge and LCIF, please get in touch. My email address is

[email protected] and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

PCC Jo Cameron 202M LCIF coordinator

LCIF Contributions Eligible

A club can also qualify for the Centennial Service Challenge by making a contribution to LCIF. Just make a donation to LCIF in any amount, and mark ‘donation to LCIF’ when entering the activity on the MyLCI Service Activity Report System.

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District 202M Awards

1. District 202M Awards will be assessed over a calendar year at Convention in March of the next year.

2. Awards may applied for by – clubs, Zone Chairmen or individual person.

3. Application must be submitted in writing to the District Governors nominated Awards Committee by 31 January each

year.

1. District 202M Youth Award

a. To further promote Youth activities within the District. This award is to be awarded annually to the Club who

submits a Youth Activity Project (small or large) to the District Governor of the day, by the 31st January each

year.

b. The winning entry of the District Contest will be forwarded to the Executive Officer as the District’s Entry to

the Pat Ryan Youth Award, judged, and presented at the Multiple District Convention.

2. District 202M Administration Award

a. This award is presented to the Club, who, in the opinion of the District Awards Committee, has

performed with distinction, and in addition has met administration and reporting criteria to be

published in Inform and on the Lions website www.lionsclubs.org.nz

3. District 202M Sight Award

a. The award is to be presented to an individual Lion or Lions Club in District 202 M for the most

innovative vision related project.

b. The winning entry of the District Contest will be forwarded to the Executive Officer as the District’s Entry to

the LEI Award, judged, and presented at the Multiple District Convention.

4. District 202M Membership Award

a. The Club with the highest net gain in membership for the calendar year will be presented with this award at the

following convention.

b. The aim is to recognise Clubs who have worked extremely hard to increase their membership, and have

achieved this goal.

c. The winner of this award will be considered for an entry to the Keith Mitchell Award for Membership Growth,

Extension and Retention, for the previous lions year.

5. District 202M Project Award

a. The purpose of this award is to encourage participation in Community Service Projects. It is

permissible for each Lions or Leo Club to submit one entry each Lions year for consideration for this award.

b. The winner of the District Award is the automatic entry into the Multiple District Ron Usmar Award for

Community Service.

6. District 202M Bulletin Award

a. This Award is for the best Bulletin (paper or electronic). The Inform Editor must receive the Club Bulletin each

month; - the Club that does not follow this procedure is automatically eliminated from entry.

b. The Winner of the District Bulletin Award goes forward to the Ron Rowe Bulletin Award.

7. District 202M Use of Club Webpages on MD202 website

a. To promote the use of the MD202 Website within the District.

b. To encourage Club use of websites to promote Lions.

c. To stimulate friendly rivalry between Clubs for creative use of all aspects of the website.

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District 202M Awards - Cont….

8. District 202M Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust Support Award

a. Aim is to encourage Lions Clubs to give regular support to the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable

Trust.

b. (The lion was presented to Ngaire Morgan, First Lady of Lions Clubs International in 1979/80 with

warm affection from the Headquarters Staff of the Lions Clubs International. It was purchased by

Stuart Patterson at an auction of Lloyd Morgan memorabilia at the MD Convention in Taupo in April

1991.)

9. District 202M Top Club

a. To the club which may not be the top in an individual area but has the best all round performance.

Club Highlights

Lions Clubs of Pahiatua, Woodville and Tararua District Lions Clubs from all over the Southern North Island banded together to raise money for an entire floor of the new Ronald McDonald House in Wellington Several years ago. It was named the Lions Den and the members of the Lions Clubs of Pahiatua, Woodville and Tararua District together raised money for the naming rights to one of these rooms. When it was opened we were all invited to the Opening. Since then we carry on contributing to the running of Ronald McDonald House. Last year we all decided to brighten up the room with some pictures so a member of the Tararua Lions took some photos and had them mounted on canvas. These photos - one of Eketahuna, one of Pahitua and one of Woodville were taken to Wellington in July. New President Jo Smith accompanied by Nelly Sinclair presented them. They hope they will give the families staying in the room some memories of their homes as they wait for their loved ones to recover in Wellington Hospital.

Ronald McDonald House by the Lions Clubs of Pahiatua, Woodville and Tararua District

Tinakori Lions had a very successful stall in the Northland hall in August selling cakes & produce. The money we made

is going to the Wellington children’s hospital. In September we have our annual book sale at 275 Karori Road. The proceeds are going to the Wellington Free Ambulance.

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The “ROAR” from Zone 4 - Activities for July Lions Clubs meet the needs of local communities and the world. With 1.35 million members – who perform community service in 209 countries and geographic areas – are different in many ways, but share a core belief: community is what we make it. When you join Lions, you join a global service network. So, at the same time you’re doing local community service, you can also contribute to Lions volunteer efforts around the world. Lions Clubs International Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Carterton Lions Club recently had a fantastic turnout of 13 members, 3 wives and two children for a working bee to plant 200 trees at Carters Reserve. Carterton Central Lions provided a delicious morning tea which was thoroughly enjoyed. The club has begun fundraising towards the $98,000 required for the Charles Rooking Carter Bronze Statue to be erected in Millennium Park on the corner of Belvedere Rd and High St in Carterton. The Carterton District Council have pledged their support of the Statue and are going to invest in the refurbishment of the Millennium park to a high standard which will make it more inviting for Tourists and the local community to visit. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club members continue to make and provide biscuits for the District Nurses or Home Caregivers to treat some of the olderly clients with homemade baking. Some members are continuing to support primary schools as “Reading Programme Assistants”. Carterton Central Lions Club entered into the spirit of Carterton’s mid- year Christmas display with a fabulous children’s festive dinner table and a tree of memories, displaying much loved decorations. Members and friends enjoyed the movie “Jersey Boys”, a fund raiser courtesy of the Regent Theatre. Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Club recently completed an under six years old Children’s Playground at Henley Lake and the refurbishment of the Kopuaranga Hall kitchen area. Thanks to all the sponsors involved with the playground. Recent fundraising has been achieved by the hosting of Lincoln University students and firewood raffles. In October Featherston Lioness Club will celebrate 25 years as a Club. The club began with 29 charter members and still have 7 of the original 29 members. All members enjoy the common goal of Lions "We Serve". There is an interesting year planned with 2 exciting projects.

Carterton Lions members planting at Carters Reserve

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Proposed Lions Project

Walk from Wellington to heighten awareness of the need for disaster

recovery planning

Situation

Emergency disaster planners predict the possibility/probability of a major incident, which will affect the Wellington region resulting in serious damage to infrastructure. Recovery may be slow and people must be prepared to take care of themselves for several days or longer.

Of particular concern is the thousands of Johnsonville, Tawa, Porirua, Mana and Kapiti residents who commute to Wellington daily and damage to roads is likely to mean the only way home from Wellington for them will be on foot. This project will provide up to 100 commuters with the opportunity of testing their equipment and ability to complete the walk.

While it is well understood that in a real disaster a direct route via damaged roads even on foot may be difficult, this exercise will at least give an indication of the reality of such a journey.

Mission

1. To heighten awareness of the need for workers in Wellington of the necessity to have to walk 50+km home, following a major disaster.

2. To provide an opportunity for workers to experience for themselves, the reality of such a walk

3. To better understand and test what emergency equipment would be needed to facilitate the journey.

4. To reach a wide audience through media coverage of the event to encourage better personal disaster plan-ning.

Execution

Phase 1 The walk will commence at Wellington Railway Station at 9am on a Saturday and follow the seaward side of the Old Hutt Road to Ngauranga Gorge, up the gorge, through Johnsonville, along the Old Porirua Road to Takapu Road, through Tawa to Porirua (utilising the Kenepuru Stream Walkway), cross the motorway ramp at the north end of Porirua and follow the walkways via Paremata Railway Station to Ngatitoa Domain, where the first day’s walk will terminate. Risk points identified to date include crossing highway at the bottom of Ngauranga Gorge, negotiating the roundabout at the north end of the Johnsonville shops, lack of a footpath on part of Old Porirua Road north of Churton Park

Phase 2 Assemble at Ngatitoa Domain at 9am. The walk will then follow the walkway which runs through to Plimmerton, then utilising the walkway up and over the Pukerua Bay Hill, follow the footpath along the Centennial Highway into Ames Street at Paekakariki, through the village, along The Parade, through the Queen Elizabeth Park walkway to Raumati, along Raumati Beach, and finish at the Marine Gardens to a Mayoral welcome and BBQ. The Lions Club of Kapiti Contacts: Andrew Laing [email protected] Gary Bly [email protected] Harvey Shannon [email protected]

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye District Governor, Keith Kenderdine and the Lions Club of Waikanae are pleased to announce the upcoming District 202M Convention to be held on the weekend of Friday 13th March to Sunday 15th March, 2015. The venue will be the outstanding Southwards Car Museum at Otaihanga between Waikanae and Paraparaumu. The theme of the Convention will be “Vintage”: Vintage Cars Vintage Music Vintage costumes on Saturday night Please mark these dates in your diaries and be sure to book accommodation for the Convention as early as possible as accommodation can be at a premium on the Kapiti Coast at this time of the year. Please find a list of accommodation options further down. Guest Speakers Mary Fisher, a blind swimmer who has won a large amount of medals, many of them Gold at International Disabled Swimming Meets around the world; and Gary Veenstra from the Blind Foundation who is an outstanding speaker on many topics. Saturday’s Keynote Speaker will be International Director, Eric Carter.

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Entertainment

Hear the world famous Southwards Wurlitzer Organ played during the Opening Flag Ceremony. Be lead through the Saturday night by an expert Master of Ceremonies, dancing to the music and reliving your teenage memories with music from a 1950’s Juke Box.

Enjoy a display by a local Rock ‘n Roll dance group and then take the opportunity to relive your own dance steps.

An “It’s In the Bag” style Raffle draw.

A Film Academy style District Awards Presentation.

Enjoy a BBQ lunch on Sunday while watching the Wellington Model Yacht Club sail their yachts on the Southwards lake.

Things to do on the Kapiti Coast If you are early or have some time to spare at the conclusion of the Convention, here are some ideas on how to occupy your time: Golf - Bring your golf clubs – there are four golf clubs in close proximity to the venue:

Otaki Golf Course;

Waikanae Golf Course which is right next door to an accommodation option, the Waikanae Beach Motel;

A small 9-hole golf course on the east side of the Railway line at Paraparaumu; and

The famous Paraparaumu Beach Links Course where Tiger Woods played in the NZ Open a few years ago.

Kapiti Island Once used as a base by the great Maori Warrior, Te Rauparaha, Kapiti Island became a Forest and Bird Reserve in 1897 and a Marine Reserve in 1992. The island is sanctuary for endangered species such as the Little Spotted Kiwi and Saddleback. Native water fowl can be viewed at Okupe Lagoon. The cost of visiting this wonderful reserve has been reduced drastically recently. Fishing, diving and sight-seeing excursions are available from Paraparaumu. A Visitors Permit must be obtained before visiting the Island and they are available from the Department of Conservation or the Visitors Information Centre at Paraparaumu. Nikau Gardens A fine example of native coastal rainforest with bushwalks and a special butterfly enclosure featuring hundreds of native species. Paekakariki Hill Lookout Enjoy panoramic views across to Kapiti Island through to the Marlborough Sounds and as far north as Mount Taranaki. Paekakariki Railway Museum Relive the steam engine era with three restored steam locomotives, one is called “Paschendaele”. Southwards Car Museum When Sir Len Southward brought a Model T Ford in 1956 it signalled the start of the largest private collection of cars in the Southern Hemisphere. About half of the 250 cars on its books are on display at any one time, such as Marlene Dietrich’s Rolls Royce, a Chicago Gangster’s armour-plated Limousine, the 1955 Mercedes Gold Wing, the 1938 Bugatti and the 1915 Stutz. Te Horo Vineyards Visit this vineyard which offers fruit and grapevines. THE PARTNERS’ PROGRAMME The Partners’ Programme is still being finalised, however it will include the following features: A visit to the Kapiti Horse-Vaulting Club in Waikanae. This group has recently returned from a Horse-Vaulting Competition overseas and have agreed to provide a vaulting display of their skills; A visit to the Nga Manu Sanctuary – this is a 15ha Sanctuary including a Kiwihouse, native plant museum and alpine garden and fernery. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy your lunch at this beautiful reserve. A visit to the Lindale Tourist and Agriculture Centre. This complex, north of Paraparaumu, features specialist shops, a café, restaurant, wine bar and art gallery. There may also be an opportunity to sample specialist teas and wine. Watch our Convention website for more information about the Partners’ Programme.

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Accommodation Options On The Kapiti Coast For 202M District Convention 13th to 15th March, 2015.

Tony Parker has now talked to all the local motel managers and B&B owners on the Kapiti Coast . The following Moteliers are prepared to give a 10% discount to Lions who identify themselves as convention attendees. The following Motels are as below: Ariki Lodge Motel 4 Omahi Street, Waikanae Ph 04 - 2936592 www.tripadvisor.co.nz Assure Kapiti Court Motel 341 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu Ph 0800 526683 www.kapiticourtmotel.co.nz Elliots Kapiti Coast Motel 33 Omahi Road, Paraparaumu Ph 04 - 9026070 www.wotif.com Golf View Motel 16 Golf Road, Paraparaumu Beach Ph 04 - 9026095 www.wotif.com Kapiti Gateway Motel 114 Main Rd, Waikanae Ph 04 - 9035876 www.trivago.co.nz Ocean Motel 42 -44 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach Ph 04 - 9026424 www.wotif.com Raumati Sands Resort 4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Ph 04 - 2990155 www.wotif.com Wrights by the Sea 387 - 389 Kapiti Road, Paraparumu Ph 04 - 9027600 www.wotif.com Waikane Beach Motel 95 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Ph 04 - 2936199 www.kapitimotel.co.nz NOTE: The 10% Discount in this case only applies for a Block Booking B and B's vary lot in terms of facilities and obviously cost. Prices range from $120.00 to $600.00 Below is a list of those prepared to host Lions. They do not discount at this time of year. Another Nandovale 3 Kea Street Waikanae Ph 902 0865 Atahuri 51 Pingao Lane Peka Peka Ph 293 5555 www.atahuri.co.nz Awatea Lodge Hadfield Road Peka Peka Ph 2932404 www.kapitibnbs,co.nz Earth Bush 197 Main Road Paraparaumu Ph 2987224 www.earthbushbedandbreakfast.co.nz Grekkerhuis 26 Freyburg Cres Waikanae Ph 2937768 Killara Homestay 70 Ames Street Paekakariki Ph 905 544 www.killarahomestay.co.nz Ocean Retreat 94 The Esplanade Raumati Sth Ph 9021210 www.oceanretreat.co.nz Paraparaumu B&B Paraparaumu Beach Ph 2987706 www.paraparaumubednbreakfast.co.nz Waikanae Beach B&B 115 Tutere Road Waikanae Ph 9025829 www.waikanaebeachbandb.co.nz We are also currently canvassing the Kapiti Lions Coast Lions Club members to ascertain if they able to billet any visiting Lions here for the Convention. We will keep you posted on any developments for this accommodation option.

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District 202M Cabinet Team 2013-14

District Governor District Editor Camp Quality

Keith Kenderdine (Mary) Chethna Naidu Tanya Leyland

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Club: Tawa Club: Petone Club: Spirit of Napier

Cabinet Secretary District Webmaster/IT and PR Non Cabinet Positions:

Graham Atkinson Rex Bullard (Trish) Alert Chairman

[email protected] [email protected] Brian Deverill (Lillian)

Club: Wellington Host Club: Silverstream [email protected]

Club: Johnsonville

Cabinet Treasurer Zone 1

Glenys Hansen (Athol Rowden) Peter Beuth (Debbie) Leo Advisor

[email protected] [email protected] Bill Thomas

Club: Masterton Holdsworth Club: Gisborne Wainui [email protected]

Club: Waitangirua

1st VDG Zone 2

Nalini Bhaskar (Udaya) Faye Nugent District Governor Advisor

[email protected] [email protected] PDG Rosemary Cook (Stephen)

Club: Petone Club: Hastings Pioneer [email protected]

Club: Johnsonville

2nd VDG Zone 3

Sam Browne (Janet) Nellie Sinclair (Stewart) District Almoner and Child Mobility

[email protected] [email protected] Lillian Deverill

Club: Hastings Host Club: Tararua District [email protected]

Club: Johnsonville

IPDG and Services Chairman Zone 4

David McDonald (Jill) Jacquee Reid(Phillip) Convention Chairman

[email protected] [email protected] Terry White

Club: Hastings Host Club: Martinborough [email protected]

Club: Waikanae

LMLCCT Zone 5

Simon Williams (Murray Pringle) Rex Bullard (Trish) Convention Secretary

[email protected] [email protected] Terry Burch

Club: Dannevirke Club: Silverstream [email protected]

Club: Waikanae

LCIF Zone 6

PCC Joanne Cameron (Mike) Lloyd Fox (Sally) Heads up for Kids Co-ordinator

[email protected] [email protected] John Adam (Cathy)

Club: Karori Club: Johnsonville [email protected]

Club: Silverstream

Legal Advisor Zone 7

Murray Pringle (Simon Williams) Neil Tunnicliffe (Donna)

[email protected] [email protected]

Club: Dannevirke Club: Waikanae

GLT Youth Team Leader

PDG Rosemary Cook (Stephen) Peace Poster & Speech Maker

[email protected] Chris Ramsay (Ray)

Club: Johnsonville [email protected]

Club: Wairoa Lighthouse

GMT

Terry White (Sandra) Youth Exchange & Youth Camp

[email protected] Lorraine Brooks (Chris)

Club: Waikanae [email protected]

Club: Rimutaka