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Registered by Australia Post – P/P No. 799999999 Volume 40 Issue 2 - August 2016

201V5201V5 Lions Website http://201v5.lions.org.au

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NewsLetterDISTRICT GOVERNOR: Brian Buchanan (Karen), 99 Spriggs Rd Croydon 3136(M) 0408 395 685 [email protected] (South Vermont)FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Pat Mills, 2/38 Karingal St Croydon North 3126(M) 0408 753 266 [email protected] (Box Hill)SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Laurie Cooper (Claudia), 10 Festival Place The Basin 3154(M) 0418 949 551 [email protected] (Wantirna)NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Kirsty Wilkinson, 3/9 Balmoral Cres Surrey Hills 3127(M) 0418 995 346 [email protected] (Box Hill)

“I feel sad for someone who has sight but no vision.”

― Helen Keller

OUR new International President Chancellor Bob Curlew hails from the State of Tennessee in the United States and is our 100th International president. The ‘Chancellor’ title refers to a fairly unique position within the American judicial system. IP Bob has some strong messages that centre around Lions getting ready for the next 100 years by following the pathways up the same mountains that Lions have climbed for the last 100 years, and then to start climbing some more, as there are new community challenges, not just in our local environment but across the World.IP Bob is keen for Lions to promote activities and service projects that focus on the following- Bringing our communities closer

together in harmony and peace- Continuing our 90 year focus on sight/

vision- Alleviating hunger from our

communities

- Supporting and nurturing our youth who are the future of Lions and our future in this World

- Caring for our local environment- Preparing for, and being active in our

100 years celebrations as the Worlds leading voluntary service organisation.

As Bob told us in Fukuoka, Japan, at the International Convention - “As we commence a year of celebrating 100 years of community service – honouring our past and embracing our present – it is our future that we must plan and begin to forge. Our future is bright.”These themes are being championed in many of our Clubs within the District and I thank you for your combined energy and contributions.

Start Your Engines!WE ARE full steam ahead for this new Lions’ year, with reports of new member inductions, motivating club changeover events, and service projects progressing across the District.Our District aim for this year is to include a determination to support the Clubs as you build your membership and encourage

Dad Steven Kazenwadel installing daughter Georgina as President

at the recent South Vermont changeover which had an Arabian

Nights theme

International President’s theme for this year is ‘New Mountains to Climb’

more of our current Lions to stay for longer. We do both of these activities best by making our Clubs attractive to belong to and leaving people with a sense of doing something that is fun and worthwhile.The District Membership Team is ready to join in to provide people power, expertise, and encouragement as Clubs work through these critical activities around Membership and transitioning our clubs from the ‘now’ to the future.Please contact myself, or any member of the District Cabinet Executive, or any member of the wider Cabinet team. We are already really appreciative of the number of Clubs out there that are including us in your activities, celebrations and planning.

Melvin the LionBE ON the look out for Melvin the Lion. He is a stuffed toy with lots of personality and is determined to visit every Club in our District over the next 10 months! More about Melvin the Lion and his visit to your Club soon!

– DG Brian Buchanan

This is the District QR Code it can be scanned by using a web cam or mobile phone camera and will take you to our website. The application is free and can be downloaded from the internet onto your phone.

Would you kindly note the deadline for copy and pictures for September Issue is Tuesday,

16th August, 2016. Thank you to all contributors.

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Information from the Cabinet SecretaryCorrespondence to: Cabinet Secretary Keith YatesPO Box 1286, Blackburn North, Vic 3130 (H) 03 9894 4552 (M) 0412 556 780 Email: [email protected]

NEW MEMBERS: District Governor Brian and Members of Lions District 201 V5 havemuch pleasure in welcoming the following new Members to the District –

Club New Member SponsorDiamond Valley Helen Chenhall Trevor Kennett

Chris Jankos Richard Keeling Fiona Kates Barry Backman

Eltham Gemma Whyte Peter TalbotHealesville Jennifer Noelene Henderson Elaine DossorNillumbik Victoria Psaila Bernadette Kelly

Christopher Townsend Lucy Anderson Trish Townsend Lucy Anderson Brian Troy Greg McnamaraElisa Troy Greg Mcnamara

Seymour Goulburn Judith Margaret Jones Carol Smith Wandong-Wallan David Cook Geoff Clarke

Sonia Cook Geoff Clarke Marie Forbes William Forbes Selinda Meringnage Ronald Howell

Warrandyte Tanya Cummings Sam Mechkaroff

THE YEAR has commenced in earnest with the district and club changeover behind us. I am turning my attention to the governor visits again, so I will be following up clubs who have not agreed to a date for the visit. I will also be

strident in attending to activity reporting as we commence the centennial year of Lions. We are being asked via our Activity Reporting to record our efforts against the Centennial Service Campaigns, and to

document how many people our activities are reaching. For this I am calling on Club Secretaries to meet their reporting obligations by the 25th of each month. Elected Officer Nominations / Notices of Motion DUE to an early date for this year’s District AGM and Convention (28-30th October), for Project Notices of Motion will close on Monday 1st August 2016; for Nominations of Elected Positions and all other Notices of Motion (except Late) they will close on Wednesday 31st AUGUST, 2016.

CLUB CONFIRMED DATEOakleigh 1/08/2016Ashwood-Mt Waverley 3/08/2016Blackburn North 17/08/2016Dookie 17/08/2016Wantirna 17/08/2016Whittlesea 23/08/2016Rowville 24/08/16Box Hill 1/09/2016Waverley 1/09/2016Croydon 5/09/2016Moorabbin 07/09/16Kyabram 14/09/2016Mordialloc-Mentone 14/09/2016Broadford 19/09/2016Healesville 21/09/2016Violet Town 21/09/2016Vermont 26/09/2016Nunawading 27/09/2016Sandringham 27/09/2016Shepparton 28/09/2016

District Governor Team – Club Visits – August/September, 2016

Nominations are called for the following positions:District Governor (1), First Vice District Governor (1), Second Vice District Governor (1), 201V5 Disaster Relief Trust Trustee 2017-2022(1), ALVIF Member Executive Committee 2017-2020 (3), VLF Councillor 2017-2020 (1), Lions Licola District Rep (1), Lions Cord Blood Foundation Board Member 2017-2020 (3) and a Host for the 201V5 AGM and Convention 2018.Nominations for the above positions should be sent to the Cabinet Secretary, by 29th August 2016. Late nominations will not be accepted! Nomination forms are attached to the District Statement of Rules and By-Laws (pages 47-57), and are also contained in an e-mail sent to all Club Secretaries on 9th June 2016.Membership Details –ALL CLUBS and members have a responsibility to keep their records up to date. It is important that Members notify the Club Secretary of any changes to their personal details, and that the Club Secretary log onto MyLCI and report the change. I am pleased to report that the incidence of returned correspondence is now very low. Monthly Activity ReportsIN THIS the centennial year of Lions, we have been asked to report our activities where possible against one of the key Centennial Service Challenge Campaign categories. These campaigns are:• Engaging our Youth • Sharing the Vision • Relieving the Hunger • Protecting our EnvironmentPlease consider reporting your activity against one of these campaigns. Visit the Lions website lions100.org to see how this is being presented.

Club New Member SponsorAshwood-Mt Waverly Mukesh Bhakta Karen PascoeBox Hill Pei Tian Monica McquattersBrighton John Philp

Robert Whelan Chelsea District David 'Sean' Derrick Frank SainsburyDandenong Donald Perera Shyamon JayasingheDandenong City Ilo Mafu Lidia Paul

Rudy L Tomas Gomez Lidia PaulLysterfield Dilip Kumar Vytilingam Christopher PereiraMarysville Penni Thompson Glenn McfadzeanRowville Kelsy De Prada Julia YoungSandringham Shane M Williams Bev MclennanToolamba Lorraine Daish Margaret Stewart

Jody Merritt Sally MoseleyAndrea Pogue Sally MoseleyMichael Schultz Laurence Thomson

Wandong-Wallan Manesh Fernando Kenneth Mc DonaldNadee Jayawardana Hugh McgowanDianne Lafranchi Clyde Riley

In last month’s newsletter some errors were made regarding new members. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The current entry is as follows:


“Why Membership?”WELCOME to the new Lions Year 2016/2017 with our new District Governor Brian Buchanan. “Why Membership?” will be my theme for this year, and I would like everyone that is reading this section of our newsletter to ask themselves: Why Membership?

Also – could you think about what order you would put the following in:• Retention• Membership• Public RelationsPerhaps you could write to the editor of our newsletter, Kirsty Wilkinson, with the order you would put them in and why.The Club of Year for Membership growth was the Lions Club of Wandong-Wallan, with a net increase of 11 new members. Congratulations to Ron Howell and his membership team!The District will be running 2 Membership Forums on 10th August at the Box Hill Hall and 4th September at Nagambie – venue to be advised. This is an opportunity for every club to be involved and have a representative at either one of the above dates.It is very important that clubs have a plan and target at the beginning of the Lions’ year, for membership growth.The figures for the 2015/2016 Lions year were a 168 new members gain with 193 members leaving our organisation (net loss of 25). This year we start with 1,327 members, so lets make sure that we induct more new members than we lose.

– Alan Fluck District Membership Coordinator

Team Effort between Goulburn Valley Lions and Fairley's IGALIONS Clubs in the Goulburn Valley and Fairley’s IGA Supermarket have teamed up as part of the Need for Feed disaster relief project. They donated $20,000 for the Lions Clubs in the Goulburn Valley to match, to distribute shopping vouchers to struggling dairy farmers. The Mooroopna Lions Club kicked it off with a $1,000 cheque from their Famers Market.

Pictured are the Zone 1 Chairman Uwe De Temple handing over the $1,000 cheque to Graham Cockrell, Need for Feed Co-coordinator with Bill Winters, Mooroopna Lion Farmers Market

Co-coordinator, and Ian Vick, Mooroopna Lion Treasurer.– Uwe de Temple, Zone 1 Chairman

Vale - Peter MurdochPeter, passed away peacefully Tuesday, 12th July 2016 at Eastern Health's Palliative Care Unit, Wantirna after a long illness.Peter has been a member of the Healesville Lions Club since March 2012. Prior to being a member of Healesville, Peter belonged to the Narrandera Lions Club in NSW but left due to work commitments and moved to Healesville.Peter is survived by his wife, Lion Janet.

– Gary Butler, Secretary for Lions Club of Healesville


IN DELIVERING his report to members at Moorabbin Lions Changeover Dinner, retiring President David Blyth said his term had been an exciting year. “The Lions Club has a strong reputation within this community and beyond. Besides supporting many International, National & District V5 Projects, this Club has been very active within our own Community.” During the past year the Moorabbin Lions Club has disbursed a total of $73,235 to local and international humanitarian projects.

Sponsor Di Fensham and new member Robyn Grimshaw who was inducted by IPDG Ann Eldridge.

Moorabbin Lions Club Board of Directors 2016-17 (left) 2nd Vice President Marilyn Lissenburg Secretary Gillian Lelah, President

Jack Hellyer, and Membership Chair Cerise de Gelder.

MOORABBIN LIONS CHANGEOVERDavid sincerely thanked Jack Hellyer for offering to take on the role of President in 2016-2017. “This will be Jack's fourth term serving as President of Moorabbin Lions, and I wish him all the very best during the year ahead.”IPDG Ann Eldridge officiated at the installation President Jack Hellyer and his Board of Directors for 2016-17, and later inducted Moorabbin Lions newest member, Robyn Grimshaw.

THE LIONS Club of Seymour Goulburn held its Changeover Dinner and installed a new Board for the coming year. Outgoing President Carol Smith gave her report on the Club’s work which included over $14,000 donated to Lions projects and community groups. Local recipients since last July included Seymour Health, 1st Seymour Scouts, Seymour SES, Australia’s Light Horse Park, Hilldene CFA, Whiteheads Creek CFA and school bursaries. There is still a $1,000 Community Grant to be determined in celebration of the Lions International Centenary in 2017. Service Awards for 20 years of Lionism were presented to Robert Edwards, Elizabeth Johnson and Megg Miller. Vic Bottaro was recognised for his 30 years of service to the community through Lions. In total, Club members contributed over 5,000 hours of

SEYMOUR GOULBURN LIONS CLUB CHANGEOVERvolunteer service to the community through Driver Reviver stops, delivering Meals on Wheels, Travellers Aid, assisting the Planned Activity Groups, and many other projects. Highlight of the year was hosting the Lions District 201V5 Convention in Seymour which provided a boost to the local economy through accommodation and catering and showcased Lions projects to the community.IPDG Ann Eldridge inducted Judy Jones as the newest member into the Club before installing the new Board: President Elizabeth Johnson, Vice President Bronwyn Allen, Secretary Carol Smith, Treasurer Brenda Henderson, Directors Dilio Schivo and Jennifer Stephens, Membership Chairman Heather Dunn, and Lion Tamer Glenda Lewis.

New Board with IPDG Ann Eldridge Elizabeth Johnson with IPDG Ann Eldridge and Carol Smith


Marshalling Dates are Here!SANDRINGHAM Lions will once again organise marshals for the upcoming season which helps all those healthy folks who love to bike, swim and/or run along Beach Rd Bayside.Your club can earn great $$ to help offset your Administration Expenses.Sunday 21st August – Sandy Point Half Marathon – Brighton – Dendy Street – Charman RoadSunday 6th November – Triathlon Race 1 – Brighton – Dendy Street – Balcombe RoadSunday 4th December – Triathlon Race 2 – Mordialloc – Nepean Highway – Charman RoadSunday 15th January – Triathlon Race 3 – Elwood – St Kilda Street – Kerford RoadSunday 26th February – Triathlon Race 4 – Sandringham – South Road – Balcombe RoadSunday 19th March – Triathlon Race 5 – Mordialloc – Nepean Highway – Bay RoadPlease contact [email protected] or Ron on 9598 4162 [email protected]. Sign up early so you don’t miss out!

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LIPPC/*Essay Contest has specific rules, conditions, criteria, a peace theme and timeline which participants must adhere to as they create colourful peace posters, peace quotes and *essays. The 2016 Peace Theme is “A Celebration of Peace”. #Please note –*Essay Contest is open to students who are considered visually impaired according to their national guidelines.

Judging is conducted at several levels – Club/School/Youth Group, District, Multiple District (National) and International.

Acknowledging and rewarding: All participants who complete/submit a peace poster/essay receive a Certificate of Participation. Win Place and Honourable Mention achievers are awarded certificates and prizes.

Promotion/sharing of peace Message- the message of world peace and international understanding is promoted in schools, youth groups and local communities worldwide through the organised displays of children’s peace posters, peace quotes and #essays.

THE LIONS International Peace Poster/*Essay Contest (LIPPC) is one of the many Lions Clubs International Youth Programs that aim to provide opportunities for self development, education, contribution and achievement for young people. Main focus is to promote the

importance of world peace and international understanding. Since its introduction in 1988, an estimated four million children worldwide have participated in LIPPC – each year approximately 400,000 young people participate in the contest. District 201V5 1200 participants.

Young people between 11 and 13 years of age by 15th November 2016 are eligible to participate in the contest.

LIPPC provides a unique educational experience - learning through participation, research, communication, contribution, creating - further development of artistic and writing skills and use of technology, sharing and achievement.

LIPPC provides opportunity for young people to participate in an international contest.

LIPPC TIMELINE: 15th January 2016: Lions International

Peace Poster Kits go on sale in USA, available at Lions Australia Club Supplies Store in early February 2017.

1st October 2016: deadline for purchase of LIPPC Kit from Lions Club suppliers

15th November 2016: deadline for Clubs to post one winning peace poster or #essay per school/youth group sponsored to District Governor

1st December 2016: deadline for District Governor to post one winning entry to Multiple District Council Chairman.

15th December 2016: deadline for MD Council Chairman to post national winning peace poster to Public Relations Division, Lions Clubs International Headquarters.

1st February 2017: International Grand Prize and Merit Award Winners notified on or before this date.

For further enquiries please contact District LIPPC Chairman, Georgina Kambouris Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0419 578 089

LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER/*ESSAY CONTEST 2016-2017 “A Celebration of Peace”

Lions promoting World Peace, International Understand and Encouraging Youth


Melinda Shelley - Mordialloc Mentone Lions Club and 123Read2MeMelvin Jones - for outstanding determination both within Lions and the local community through children's literature

Pat Mills - Box Hill Lions ClubAnne and Barry Palmer Follow your Dream Award - for continued and unswerving support to the Executive Team

Geoff Secker OAM - Heathmont Lions ClubStar Award - For determination to help even under the most adverse conditions

Alan Fluck - Vermont Lions ClubMedal of Merit - For a great effort with support and membership

Joanne McNamara - Nillumbik Lions ClubMedal of Merit - For excellence and professionalism

Lou Onley - South Vermont Lions ClubDistrict Governors appreciation medal - Assisting consistently and usually at short notice

DISTRICT CHANGEOVER AWARDS

Carol Smith - Seymour Goulburn Lions ClubDistrict Governors appreciation medal - President of a successful merged club and great Zone Chairman

Linda Johns - Seymour Goulburn Lions ClubJames D. Richardson Award - for excellence in leadership and organisation of a great convention.Linda is on the far left.


DISTRICT CHANGEOVER AWARDS

Nancy BartlettLeo Tyquin Award - Wantirna Lions Club Eyeglass Collection - Sight First II

Lidia Paul - Dandenong City Lions ClubDistrict Governor's appreciation medal - for her work on the hunger campaign

Nigel Hurd - Boroondara Gardiners Creek Lions ClubDistrict Governor's appreciation medal - Great Zone chairman with a willingness to share a fresh outlook

Laurie Cooper - Wantirna Lions ClubDistrict Governor's appreciation medal - for continuous improvement of leadership materials

Newsletter Award – Vermont Lions Club

Georgina Kambouris Merit Award

Ron Smith - Sandringham Lions ClubNewsletter Editor Award - Excellent news broadcasting


Our Leos in ActionDistrict 201 V5

A remarkable person – a Leo of course!A NUMBER of Lions and Leo clubs sponsored

people from Interchange Inner East and a family disability support agency providing recreation and respite to families living with a child or young adult with a disability to attend Licola.A Leo volunteered to join this camp as a buddy for the kids. Belong is an excerpt taken from a letter received from Interchange Inner East.‘Throughout the Camp Joe demonstrated a high level of leadership skills, tenacity, planning & organisational skills. He also showed a great capacity to engage with and relate to people across a broad and diverse spectrum. Joe has a light-hearted good sense of humour, which served to stimulate and motivate people as well as allay participant’s fears whilst engendering a trust and confidence that they were ‘safe’ in his care. Most impressively, Joe was

Now is the time to think about your cake

and pudding order!

ANOTHER Lions’ year has just begun. All the things you may have left behind will still be waiting for your return. Now is the time to start a tidy up of the things you left behind and add them to the list of the things you planned to do this year. Top of the list is that old hardy annual MEMBERSHIP and this is something we are all going to think about in the near future. Is thinking about it enough? Talking about new members is not enough! Some definite ACTION is REQUIRED! The first step would be our suggested approach. Telling the story of past glory to prospective new members is not enough! It is all very good to tell of what we may have done all over the world as Lions International. We should be just proud of our efforts to our fellow man, but our best efforts should be directed at the area which is closest to us as a Club. There is plenty to do locally!When inviting someone to join our Club it might pay to stress local needs and even invite them to tell of their own experiences of what things are needing attention locally. This would lead to asking if they were interested in helping the Lions Club to look into the matter, and so we have the possibility of a new member. You could mention some of the things we have played a part locally and please do not forget to mention that we have FUN doing it. Eye and hearing tests with the local school children are a great way of meeting parents at a time when you have a chance to talk them. I am sure you can think of other examples. As we start another year, try to be alert to local situations where we can make a contribution. Best of luck in your efforts!

- Harry Taylor

viewed as an effective problem solver, which was demonstrated on countless occasions where his quick interventions served to ensure that potentially difficult situations did not escalate. For example, one man with profound autism reacted fearfully after trying the Flying Fox, screaming uncontrollably and refusing to come down from the safety ladder or to have his harness removed. Where other more mature adults, including the young man’s mother, tried unsuccessfully to extricate the young man, Joe jumped up beside him, respectfully entering into his space, talking to him firmly but gently and managing to get his harness off, which resulted in him safely getting down from the ladder.’Joe’s name has been changed for privacy reasons. Our Leos in 201 V5 contribute in many ways and this is a recent example. Please contact me should you be interested in further i n f o r m a t i o n about Leos.– Chester Allan

District Leo Chairman

WANDONG-WALLAN Lions Club had a lot to celebrate at their recent Changeover Dinner. It was a great evening with Past District Governor Chandra Mangalore presiding over the installation of Office Bearers for 2016. Many special guests and friends old and new from other Clubs came along to help us celebrate. It has been a fantastic year for the Club, welcoming 11 new members and celebrating a very successful year. Over $22,000 has been given out in disbursements and we were very proud

WANDONG WALLAN LIONS CLUBto donate over $11,000 to The Lions Cord Blood Foundation. We held a Safety Number Plate Day in conjunction with Seymour Police which was not only extremely successful but a lot of fun too and a great opportunity for many of our new members to get well and truly involved. We also continue to support the local secondary college at Wallan, with a donation to the Bell Shakespeare Project, and speakers from the College coming along to our Dinner Meetings on a couple of occasions.


WHEN I was young I wanted to be a doctor, builder, a chip shop man, or the man on the steam roller who got to smell hot tar all day and didn't have to put up with going to school and learning about the silent “b” in thumb. I mean really why put it there in the first place? I guess despite never fulfilling any of those ambitions my life is a procession of opportunity and variety.Something I never expected was a chair position for the environment. I was not sure where to start but after ten months things were coming into some semblance of order.Well I thought so until the lovely Lions Club of Blackburn North invited me to be a guest speaker. My first invite to talk about the environment, such a broad topic. I had to narrow the subject to a meaningful train of thought. As is my style I decided to tell a story, with witty and informative points along the way. I even had a range of props which would be poignant highlights to give my talk substance. It was to be a show stopper I would even record for posterity.The night started most amicably, even at another Club, Lions meetings are as

familiar and comforting as putting on an old pair of slippers, albeit someone else's slippers. I enjoyed the company of Lions, partners and two prospective Lions. A glass of chardonnay and a tender chicken parmigiana with enough chips to spare or at least that's what the cheeky buggar next to me thought. His nickname was Hoppy but he will always be "The Seagull" to me.After some Club business I was called to take the podium. I was cordially introduced to all and handed a microphone, a hand held one. Not too tricky talking into a mike. I know the drill, not to get too close and not pointed away from your mouth but my talk was more of a burlesque act with waving arms and object of interest appearing in context with my informative narrative!Needless to say it was not a show stopper, trying to follow my talk would have been hard with a pack of blood hounds and a SES squad. I eventually got to the end without blood loss or parking infringements and was eager to resume my seat. But no. Before I could beat a retreat President Richard Allanson presented me with a Club bannerette, called for appreciative applause and congratulated me on an interesting speech. At first I thought he

The Maiden Speech must have nipped out to the gents and missed my talk. As I looked around the room full of smiles I realised how lucky I was to be doing my maiden speech in a Lions Club. A place to have a crack at something new supported by folk who are happy to encourage you and appreciate your effort.I certainly don't have all the answers to the problems with the world environment, though I am sure I'm not alone in that. That night I was made aware of a most important environment, the one found within our Clubs. It is the one environment where we can make the most impact. Blackburn North seemed to me to be on healthy ground and the two new prospects I met should flourish there. So, I paused to consider if my Club had created similar conditions to allow members to grow. I do hope so.I learned much about myself and Lions that night, with luck I may get to give my talk again and improve my presentation. Hopefully another Club will get to learn something, even if it's just the fact that you can never be sure of what you get in exchange for a chicken parmigiana and a glass of chardonnay.

– Trevor Kennett Environment Chair 201V5

I RECENTLY returned home from the 2016 International Convention in Fukuoka, Japan where I attended with 30,000 Lions from around the world.There was much fun and laughter as well as many sessions to learn more about our wonderful service organisation.I would like to share a quote from International President Chancellor Bob

Fukuoka International ConventionCorlew, whose theme is “New Mountains to Climb”.“As we commence a year of celebrating 100 years of service - honouring our past and embracing our present - it is our future that we must plan and begin to forge. Our future is bright. But speaking metaphorically, if we are to ascend the next mountain, we must lay out a trail in front of us; we must mark our trail for future generations of Lions who follow and preserve our tradition of service”.In our district this year we will be setting out to embark on our trail by assisting Clubs to rebuild where necessary and endeavouring to increase membership in other Clubs to assist in the wonderful service projects all Clubs undertake to lighten the workload for all members.I encourage Clubs to c o n t a c t the Global Membership Team if you require ANY a s s i s t a n c e throughout the year; we are here to help you.1st Vice International President Naresh

Aggarwal and wife Navita

2nd Vice International President Gudren Yngvadottir

and husband Dr Jon Thorsteinsson

Karen and I found the banner from our Club on display at one of the stands at the

International Convention

The District Changeover Luncheon was held recently at the Mernda Hotel, Mernda. A good time was had by all, with great food, great company and a wonderful venueOnce again this year the District Governor Team will be sharing visits to Clubs.I look forward to meeting with familiar faces and meeting new Lions as I travel around the district with DG Brian’s message of “Building for the Future”.The measure of our success is in the ability to move on positively and with dignity. We should consider it the right of every Lion to enjoy their Club’s fellowship and activities to the fullest. When we ask the question, “are you having fun yet?” we should expect a hearty and resounding – “We are Lions and YES WE ARE!”

– Pat Mills 1st Vice District

Governor 201v5


Licola Corner July 2016

“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.” John Buskin

The New Licola Corner Hello and welcome to the new

look Licola Corner. Please be

advised that this is a work in

progress and one that we will

fine tune over the coming

months. We welcome any

feedback now or in the future.

Mail all suggestions to

[email protected].

As Licola is one of the glowing

jewels in the crown of all Lions

and Lioness Clubs please be

sure to distribute this to the

four corners of your influence.

Be proud of your Licola. Thank

you in advance.

The Future Looks Bright The 2015 – 2016 annual statements (Financial and CEO) are now on the website under the Lions portal (www.licola.org.au). Please take a chance to read these as it is wonderful to report that we have achieved success in many different areas. More child numbers, more bums in beds, more people having benefited from the Licola Experience, more and varied programs (specifically the Wild4 Program), and finally the fourth successive year with a modest dollar surplus to assist us in taking the next steps… Onward… Further… Upward.

Always ImprovingIt has been many years since we’ve rejuvenated our website, however it is currently being worked on. Watch this space but expect soon to be directed to a new look, feel and responsive site. What this means is that no matter what device is being used the Licola page will adjust accordingly. With over 40% of all web activity now through mobile devices and over 50% of our business coming from our website we can all see the importance of developing this site accordingly.

Over 50s needs you!Hey Lions and Lioness – can anyone let us know why there has been such little interest thus far in the booking of our Over 50s camp set this year 7-11 November? This is truly one of the best weeks of the year – for staff and visitors alike. At $330 pp for the 5 days which includes all meals, some happy hour fun games and activities, and return bus from Melbourne we consider it to be excellently priced. It can be as serenely quiet or as full on and adventurous as you would choose. It is not open just for the general public but for Lions members and their families. Please come back to us today and help us understand why it might be that we have had little response so far. Alternatively, just call up and book yourself a spot on that coach! (03) 51488791.

Working Bee. Bzzzzz…The next W.B. is set before the conventions, 5th – 11th September, please advise your Clubs ASAP.


Letter from the Editor when I attended the Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) in Sydney at the end of March one of the important topics discussed was Club motivation. Prior to attending the RLLI we were set a pre-assignment to be completed by Club members to fill in the Club Survey. As a fairly new Lion I found it very interesting reviewing the results. All members I surveyed enjoyed being a Lion and enjoyed Club meetings. However, there was a big variance in whether members felt they are challenged to try new things. We discussed the results of the Club Survey amongst one another. It was interesting to hear what others had experienced at their Clubs.I guess the question is if you're not feeling challenged to try new things do you just accept things the way they are or do you try to approach your Club about some more challenging tasks? If you're not feeling challenged enough at your Club I'd suggest approaching them from let them know how you're feeling and want some more challenging things to work on. Prior to attending the RLLI had lacked a lot of motivation, but that greatly changed after attending the RLLI. Upon returning from Sydney I sat down with my sponsor to talk about my experience at the RLLI and how I wanted to be involved in Lions. The next thing I knew my name had been put forward to be newsletter editor for 2016/17. HAVE THE COURAGE TO ASK YOUR CLUB FOR MORE CHALLENGING TASKS!

– Kirsty Wilkinson

Australian Lions Foundation helping Lions, help their CommunityChanges to the structure of the Australian Lions Foundation –Memo All Members:THIS notice serves to advise all Clubs in MD201 of some proposed changes to the Australian Lions Foundation. These changes do not affect the operational processes of the Foundation but are being implemented to meet the changes in the Legislative requirements now in place for managing a Foundation like ours. Effectively, it is “housekeeping” to make the Foundation’s operations fully compliant with current laws. Over the past twelve months, the Foundation applied in all States and Territories to have approval to fundraise in the public area. It is now able to accept donations through the “Donate Link” portal on the Foundations Website to support our Disaster Appeals. While obtaining these approvals, a number of States requested some changes to the Foundations “Deed” under which we operate. With the assistance and advice of Legal Officer PCC David Skinner OAM and Moore’s Legal, (who have also been assisting the Foundation), we have been advised that to meet all new requirements, the Foundation must change from being managed by a “Trust” to become a “Company Limited by Guarantee” which falls under the requirements of ASIC and Companies Law. This will not change how the Foundation provides its Awards or manages the Grants program, but will change the internal administration structure to allow for Gift Deductibility for our Disaster Appeals and ensure that all Lions Clubs in the Multiple District will still be members of the Foundation.

As these changes are mandatory for us to comply, the Foundation has commenced through Moore’s Legal the transition and hopefully this will all be in place at the Multiple District Convention in May where we will present all this information at our Annual General Meeting, so that you are fully aware of what has been done. The only impact on Clubs to remain members of the Foundation will be the need for each Club to complete a form confirming their intention as Members. This form requires all Members (which are the Lions Clubs) to guarantee, that in the event of the Foundation being wound up, they would be limited in liability to an amount of up to $1.00 per Club. As the Foundation does not have any liabilities the likelihood would be rare. This meets the requirements of a “Company Limited by Guarantee”. Some of the changes that will be seen for our Administration is that the name of the Foundation will become the “The Australian Lions Foundation Ltd.”, “Trustees” will change to become “Directors” and the Disaster Appeal support will be managed as a separate entity (known as The Australian Lions Foundation) within the overall structure. Our financial reporting will now have two components which will roll-up into a consolidated financial report and Balance Sheet. Although this may seem a big change for the Foundation, it only impacts on our administration and legal requirements. The good thing is that it does not impact on how we operate with Clubs and will continue on the same basis to support all Clubs with their Awards and Grants. All of the proposed changes were reviewed and approved by the Trustees at the last Trustee meeting and a new Constitution was completed which included all the operational aspects of the previous “Deed” under which the Foundation has operated. Moore’s Legal have now been instructed to proceed and have all Legal matters completed by the MD Convention.

Yours in Lions, Glenn Herbert, Chairman

YOUTH, SIGHT, HUNGER,

ENVIRONMENT


Focus print group, 2 Mcintyre street, burwood 3125 ph: (03) 8831 2000 email: [email protected]

The Lions Clubs of Park Orchards, Forest Hill, Box Hill, South Vermont and Vermont invite you to a Trivial Pursuit Fundraiser in support of the inaugural Interchange Inner East and Outer East Special Needs Family

Camp, “CAMP RECHARGE” to be held at Licola in November 2016.

When: Where:

From: Cost:

RSVP:

Saturday 22nd October 2016Ferntree Gully Bowling Club Inc Glenfern Rd, Ferntree Gully

7:00 pm for 7.30 start $25 per head. Drinks at bar prices

John Anderson: 9803 0065

e-mail: [email protected]

CAMP RECHARGE FUNDRAISER

TRIVIA NIGHTPrice includes catering or "cocktail snacks"

There will be a silent auction, auction and raffle.

Come along and make a table of 10 and have a fun night

“Taste of Country”District V5 AGM & Convention28th, 29th, 30th October 2016

Shepparton in the beautifulGoulburn Valley

The District V5 AGM and Convention is shaping up to be one of the great Lions’ events this year. If you have not booked your accommodation or submitted your registration, now is a good time to do both. The official Convention motels are filling fast. The Courtyard Motor Inn has limited accommodation left for the nights of Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October. They can be contacted on 5831 2355. The other official motel is the Addison Motor Inn.Friday night’s Opening will have plenty of surprises, a great band, food and fellowship.Saturday’s Communities Lunch will bring together many local cultures and some of the best food that has been available at Lions conventions. Just order and pay for what you want.Sunday’s remembrance service is something you will not want to miss.The Taste of Country AGM & Convention is proudly supported by the City of Greater Shepparton.

Other information concerning accommodation and attractions in and around Greater Shepparton can be found at www.discovershepparton.com.au.

NOBLE PARK-KEYSBOROUGH LIONS CLUB District 201V5, Victoria, Australia

Presents an afternoon of entertainment to fundraise for:

HIGHWAYS HOTEL, PRINCES HWY, SPRINGVALE

DATE: 14th August 2016TIME: 1.30-4.30 pmCOST: $25

Afternoon tea

Guest Speaker: John Thorpe

Contact Anne 0425 715 383 for banking detailsRSVP: Friday 5th August

Cash only on the day

Lions Club of Sandringham Inc

Celebrating

50years

of service

InvitationThe members of the Lions Club of Sandringham Inc

take pleasure in inviting you to celebrate our

Fabulous 50th Charter AnniversaryTuesday 27th September

6.30 for 7.00 pmThe Sandringham Club

Cnr. Bamfield Street and Beach Road, SandringhamPrice: $35 per head, drinks at bar prices

Dress to Impress

RSVP Tuesday 20th September – [email protected] or 9598 7507Our banking details: Sandringham Lions Club BSB 633 000 ACC 120794508

Reference: Your name/Club/50th

Raffles

Silent Auction

Candles

Entertainment

Music

Jewellery Stall

Door Prizes

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