IVAN’S INFO

LIONS CLUBS INTERATIONAL DISTRICT 410 B

March 2013 Issue 9 District 410B

Chicken Braai with Zone 5

Hero’s from Centurion Lions Club Lions Daniel and Sphiwe. Lion Daniel took a bullet meant for Lion Keith Weston in the office of their work place during an armed robbery. A shaken Keith told the story of how Lion Daniel stepped in front of him when the robber shot at him. The courage of these two Li-ons, who put their own lives at risk to save another fellow Lion is commendable! Good news, Lion Daniel is out of hospital and convalescing at home. What brave Lions we have in our district!

Brave Lion Daniel &

Sphiwe!

Lions Daniel and Sphiwe.

A very pleasant day was enjoyed by all who attended the annual Zone 5 Chicken Braai, DG Ivan and Peggy were two of the four judges. It was very difficult to choose the winner as we felt they were all winners! But someone had to receive the trophy and it was awarded to Bedford-view. The Lioness club also stood out, their chicken dish was outstanding. Edenvale and Prospective Kensington members were also great! Well done! DG Ivan was placed into stocks and was the target of many wet sponges! Being such a hot day he didn't mind!

Lions Club of Johannesburg North

Lions Club of Johannesburg South

Zone 2 Meeting

DG Ivan and LP Gregory Horvitch ex-change banners at the Business meeting in their club house at Zoo Lake. ZC Mark Meltzer also attended.

DG Ivan and LP Alberto de Azevdo exchange banners at their very pro-ductive meeting held in their beauti-ful club house. RC Roy Michas was also present.

At a very good Zone turnout for Zone 2, ZC Denise Easton discussed forthcoming projects. DG Ivan was impressed at the dedication of the members in Zone 2.

Midrand Lions Club 25th Charter Dinner

3rd Council Meeting - Gordons Bay

PDG Stan Sneech proposed a toast to 25 years in Service. LP Martin Blaauw, replied on behalf of the toast. PCC/Charter President Cliff Hocking spoke on 25 years of Lionism in the club. Lion Bill Watton did the toast to Lions Clubs International and DG Ivan did the reply to the toast. Many nostalgic memories were highlighted going down memory lane!

Gordons Bay was the venue of the third Council Meeting in District A. DG Ivan, CS Peggy, IPDG Jacqui and PCC Cliff Hocking as well as 1st VDG Malcolm and LL Frances, PDG Nick and MDC Beaulieu Mare’ and PDG George Mac Donald took to the skies and landed in Cape town. Our accommodation was very good and the meals excellent! DG Jimmy and PDG Paula Lang from District A were the perfect hosts. A most enjoyable time was had by all. The wind was a bit disturbing but it also calmed down so that we could go home with pleasant memories of Gordons Bay.

Lions Club of Benoni van Rhyn’s Visit

Edenvale’s Prospective Lions Club of Kensington’s Meeting

Standerton Induction of 3 New Members

DG Ivan and LP Neil Havenaar exchange banners at their business meeting. Three new members were inducted.

DG Ivan and LP Darren de Gouveia exchanges ban-ners at their business meeting. DG Ivan inducted a new member. Congratulations!

DG Ivan, LP Marilyn Mc Taggart, RC Roy Michas and ZC Leon Capon were amazed at the amount of new prospective members who are rearing to go! We congratulate Edenvale Lions Club and the guiding Lions Evelyn and Lionel with their efforts to start the new club. Well done!

Operation Brightsight has overseas visitors

Lions Club of The Wild’s Visit

Lions Club of Edenvale Visit

Operation Brightsight had a visit from Past Dis-trict Governor Mike Howes (2010-2011) from 105SE Eastbourne he is seen here with Ram-kumar Telemanangathe from District 412 PDG Mike enjoyed the Brightsight Zoo Lake Boat Race with us as one of the judges.

DG Ivan exchanges banners with LP Shaun Benjamin. ‘For a small club you are very active’ was the statement DG Ivan made when addressing the club.

DG Ivan exchanges banners with LP Marilyn McTaggart, the very capable President of the Edenvale Lions Club. With the Branch Club taking up a lot of their time they are to be commended for all they do! Well done LP Marilyn and the mem-bers.

Lions Club of Magaliesburg

Lions Club of Alberton

Branch Club of Brian Boswell Circus Lions Club

The Magaliesburg Branch Club of Brian Boswell Circus is certainly getting round the multiple district. Here the Welkom Lions club came to visit and watched the show. They brought 55 mentally handi-capped children along to watch the show. At each town they stop, they spread the name of Li-ons. What wonderful coverage! Keep up the good work!

The Magaliesburg Lions also look after our environment. They have spent a few weekends trying to eradicate the problematic Pom Pom weed which is taking over the bush. Seen in picture Lions Val Elske and Yvonne Richter working hard for the environment.

Lions Club of Boksburg—Blood Drive

Lions Club of Boksburg saving lives, giving the ‘gift of Life’ to many! Keep up the good work!

Henley-on-Klip visit

Barn Dance at Henley-on-Klip

Another pleasant evening was spent with the Henley on Klip Lions who pulled out all the stops! A small town club but very busy in the community, certainly mak-ing their mark! We both enjoyed the visit im-mensely! And will certainly sup-port their fun evenings again!

What a pleasant evening was spent with the Henley-on-Klip Lions at their Barn Dance. The hall was packed to capacity and the music catching. We thoroughly enjoyed the at-mosphere and the friendship shown. LP Kathy McCartney was a won-derful hostess to all. Line dance demonstrations con-tinued throughout the evening. Well done!

DG Ivan and LP Kathy McCartney swop banners

Brian Boswell Circus Branch Lions Club with Melvin

New Members—Welcome into our wonderful organisation.

Editor peggy@dubarcrushers.co.za

The Brian Boswell Branch Club of Magaliesburg certainly gets around—spreading the name of Lions Clubs International. At most stops they treat the underprivileged to a show. They even had the privilege to have Melvin the Lion attend.

The best way to change a situation is to change ourselves, because that is the only thing we have the right or the ability to control.

Henly-on- Klip Moira Frost Sponsor Louise Denyssen Jo-Anne Nel Sponsor Audrey Schlegelmilch Pretoria Host Dennis Anthony Holder Sponsor Johan Bosman Vincent Naidoo Sponsor Johan Bosman Total Membership 720 83 DROPPED THIS YEAR , 108 NEW MEMBERS THIS YEAR

“Alone we can do little, but together we can do so much more”. By Helen Keller “Together we can create a world that is real”