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LIONS
FAMILY
LINES
Issue 8 – February 2020
The Official
Newsletter
of District 201Q3
Our feature Project this Month is Cakes and
Mints.
The report appears on page 19 of this edition.
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CONTENTS
3 Donna’s Notes
5 Brisbane Bunya Carols in the Park
Lions Australia Poster Artwork
LCIF Fund-raising Dinner Information
6 Secretary Richard’s Report
7 District Governor Elect David’s News
8 District 2020 Convention
Worth While Watching Australia Day Awards
9 Lions Recycle for Sight Inc
Lions Camp Duckadang Working Bee
Pooch Party
10 Leadership Matters
11 A Problem of Silence
12 Lions Club of Warner News Commemoration of the 1990 Charleville Flood
13 Golden Valley Keperra Lions Trivia Night Flyer
14 Australian Lions Foundation Poster
15 How to Apply for a Melvin Jones Fellowship
16 Called to Higher Service
Membership and Activity Report
17 Mooloolah Valley Lions Serving the Community
District 201Q3 Youth Camp
18 Hunger Portfolio Aims
19 Cake and Mint Portfolio
20 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Vision
Our Newest Lions Family Members
21 Foundation Donation Guidelines
22 Need for Feed
Cabinet in Session
23 Top Club Service Project Application Information
27 Children’s Fire Poster Competition 2020
29 Camp Quality Christmas Picnic
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs
30 Youth of the Year
31 Redcliffe Central 40th Birthday Party Invitation
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
The deadline for the March edition of the Newsletter will be 20th February
Copy received after the deadline, unless urgent,
may be held over to the following month.
Please email your articles to [email protected]
PLEASE REMEMBER!!
Your contribution of articles to the District Newsletter gives your Club 20 points for each
article received for the Club of the Year. This and
the other criteria for the Club of the Year points
can be found on page 47 of the President’s Manual.
https://201q3.lions.org.au/files/201q3/Presidents'%20Manual%202019-2020.pdf Thank you for complying with the lawful
requirement to provide Photographic Permission
Forms with photos of children (those under 18 years of age), and persons with a legal disability.
Articles received without the necessary
authority will not be published and will be returned. There is now an updated version of the
form which can be found at -
https://lionsclubs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMAGE-CONSENT-AND-RELEASE-FORM-2018.pdf
I look forward to working closely with you to
achieve a positive outcome for you and your
Club for the remainder of this Lions year.
Please remember “Out and About” … this
document is released twice a month/more
regularly if required. It is released to “Club” and
“Announce” and as it is broadcast widely it is an
extremely efficient avenue for advertising your
functions/fund-raising events to the broader
Lions family. I am happy to assist you with
wording etc. should you wish.
Lion Beverley Bates
District Newsletter Editor
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the District Governor, Cabinet Members or Editor.
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An email
Office and they will email the print-ready
design to take to your local printer to print in
any size you like. [Sample of poster is on Page
5]
Over the past two months, images and stories
of the bushfires have saturated the media
with unprecedented levels of donations and
other support being given to charities and
front-line organisations. As you may have
seen there have been some recent negative
media regarding charities holding onto
donations for bushfires. With this in mind, it
is important that, if your Club is collecting
monies from the public for bushfire relief (or
for any disaster in fact), we need to keep the
community informed of where their donations
are being channelled or how the funds are
being used in an acceptable timeframe.
From a District perspective, it would be
helpful to have up-to-date details from all
clubs at hand quickly when called upon to
provide a media release. I will be discussing
this matter at the February Cabinet meeting
to ascertain what process should be used to
gather such information at short notice.
Also on the agenda for discussion at the
Cabinet meeting will be “Does Lions have a
role in the Government’s Emergency
Management/Response Plan and is there a
need for the development of a District
Disaster Management Plan.
In January, I attended the 3 day Council of
Governors’ Meeting in Sydney. Some of the
topics discussed:
• To support the transition of Lioness members to Lions, a proposal to go to the
MD Convention in May is that MD Dues be
waived until July 2023 for any Lioness who becomes a Lion during this period
• Expressions of Interest to be called for
manufacturers to submit tenders to produce Lions Xmas Cakes and Puddings
– a subcommittee formed to manage the process
• Campaign proposed to encourage Clubs to
support LCIF by donating 50% of proceeds from Christmas Cake sales to LCIF in 2020
• A “Risk Management and Club Safety
Manual” will be released in time for the
Adelaide Convention
The month of February will see all Clubs
getting back into full swing with their normal
meeting times and impending project
activities.
Most Clubs involved with Youth of Year will
be eagerly reaching out to teachers and
students now that the school year has
commenced so that Club Judging can be
conducted. As well, Clean Up Australia (1st
March) will be upon us before we know it, a
great Environment project to participate in.
Election of Club Officers should also be on
the agenda.
Lions Awareness Day weekend is scheduled
for the 7th and 8th March which is a Lions
Australia initiative. It is simply about getting
the message out, promoting ourselves,
reminding the community about Lions – what
work we do, our impact and contribution to
the community. All Clubs are being
encouraged to take part in the promotion
whether it be individual clubs running an
activity or it may be something you wish to do
as a Zone or Region. Put together some
materials and have a promotional display in
conjunction with a project or organise a
promotional stand at a shopping centre or
popular public space/event. If your Club is
busy on that particular weekend, conduct a
Lions Awareness Day activity on another
weekend. PR materials are available through
the Lions Australia Club Supplies Shop. Our
district has been sent some packs (brochures,
stickers, pocket cards and Z-cards) which will
be distributed through Marketing Chair Allan
Turner. This year, posters have not been
included in the packs, but Lions Australia has
produced high quality artwork for the poster
- if clubs want it, simply contact the National
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• Lions Travel Insurance – changed from
“AussieTravel Cover” to “Travel Card”
• Child Safe Policy – revised
• Lions’ Code of Conduct revised to better reflect the Child Safety needs – motion to
go to MD Convention seeking adoption for the Association
• Ongoing issues and frustration with
MyLion – communication with LCI staff – requesting a “moratorium” (watch this
space!) - webinars being planned – in
meantime – MyLion triage – MD Cab Sec John Flarrety agreed to offer his services
as the unofficial MD201 Support Desk
• Adelaide MD Convention – Registrations now open; draft program on website –
endorsement of PID Tony Benbow for Office of 3rd International Vice President
– Six nominees for International Director
2020-2022 for our Constitutional Area 7 [let’s get behind our nominee PCC Rodd
Chignell by having large numbers of Lions attend this year’s National
Convention]
• Future MD Conventions: Canberra (2021), Perth (2022), Gold Coast (2023)
• Happiest Club Project to be abandoned;
looking for other ways to promote club harmony
• Full review of Lions Australia website
proposed
• International Convention 2020 Singapore
• Lion Magazine – new distribution method
now in place – communication with Clubs commenced via the National Office
e-newsletter [all Clubs and members encouraged to subscribe]
• Revised Convention Policy and Bid
Specifications + a Convention Strategy endorsed
• Title of Sergeant-at-Arms be replaced with
title of Master of Ceremonies
• Promotion of Top Club Service Project
• “Lap the Map” to be promoted to
encourage greater participation by Clubs in 2020 – 14 Nov (World Diabetes Day)
• Diabetes Strategy Plan endorsed
• Membership trends discussed
• Lions Learning Center – encourage
members to complete on-line modules.
• Appointment of a Deputy Legal Officer to support David Skinner
In the March edition of the District
Newsletter I intend to include further
information from the Cabinet Meeting.
If you want to hear more detail about any of
the topics listed above, please email or phone
me.
The following positions remain unfilled as at
the January Council meeting. If you have an
interest/expertise in any of the programs
listed, please give consideration to applying for
a position:
• GMT New Club Development
• GMT Extension Committee Member
• MD Child Safety Officer
• MD Youth of the Year Child Safety
Officer
• Youth of the Year Q District Chair
Further information can be provided through
Lions Australia Newcastle Office.
Immediate Past International President
Gudrun Yngvadottir will be visiting Australia
later this month/early March in her capacity
as the Chair of LCIF. A number of Districts
have been asked to organise fundraising
events, with support from all other Districts,
to raise funds for the Foundation. Please give
consideration to attending the Q1 Dinner on
6th March at Royal on the Park Brisbane.
Please promote it far and wide – to your
friends, community and business leaders,
government representatives etc. Details on
Page 5.
The Lions Club of Bribie Island will celebrate
its 50th Anniversary later this year. To mark
this significant milestone, the Club want to
publish a Recipe Book and is inviting
members of the Lions’ family to submit their
favourite recipes. Please support the Bribie
Island Lions and send them your family
recipes.
Thank you once again to all Clubs that have
been raising/donating funds for the Bushfire
Relief Appeal and those who continue to
support their communities impacted by the
drought. Please keep us informed of what you
are doing.
Until next month, look after each other, your
fellow Club members – be kind, be respectful,
allow all members to have a voice and feel
valued.
DG Donna
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BRISBANE BUNYA
CAROLS IN THE PARK
One of the final events, and the biggest of
2019, was our spectacular Carols in the Park
event on 15th December 2019.
The “Carols in the Park” event is over for
another year. It was a great success – the
crowd, we estimate to be over 2000 – but also
a lot of hard work. So, to everyone who came
along and contributed, thank you most
sincerely. We could not have done it without
you. We needed “every pair of hands”
available and more.
Also, grateful thanks to our sponsors –
Brisbane City Council, West Mitchelton
Rugby League Football Club, Gaythorne RSL,
Brookside Shopping Centre, Madeleine Hicks
Real Estate, Tim Mander, Mt Maria College.
The Entertainment drew the crowds
Free rides were a big hit with the kids.
Lion John Liddle
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION FUND-RAISING
DINNER AND SHOW
Friday 6th March 2020
At Royal on the Park
Brisbane
6.30pm for 7.00pm
$95.00 per Person
Bookings and Information
PDG Lesley Lyons 0419 796 022
Email: [email protected]
Further information is available on the
poster in the email sent to announce and
clubs by Cabinet Secretary Richard on
16th January 2020.
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Fellow Lions
Our incorporation though the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) brings with it some benefits,
but also some obligations.
• If your Club has not yet lodged your
Annual Return, I suggest you do so immediately. It is almost certainly
overdue.
• The OFT, and LCI, require that all
Clubs maintain a register of members.
We are fortunate that MyLCI will maintain the list for us, but only if we
update it as details change. So Clubs please, when someone joins or leaves,
changes Membership type, moves house, gets a new postal address,
changes Clubs, changes phone
numbers …….. please tell my LCI. It may be prudent to ask your members
to confirm their record. A caution – it may be wise to not circulate the report
from MyLCI – some members may not want their (e.g.) year of birth disclosed.
• I stumbled across a document called ‘Keeping Your Association Records’ on
the Queensland OFT website, which
specifies that associations must retain certain documents for seven years
Click on the document name to get it.
In the next couple of months I will be asking Secretaries to send me details of their new
office bearers, delegates for Multiple District Convention and names for the Memorial
service. I will send the requests out in plenty
of time and with plenty of instructions, so please be prepared not panicked!
On a more philosophical note, I was looking
through some postcards my Grandmother
sent me the other day. Other than the
message on the back and the photo on the
front, two things stood out for me.
One was the address – it was indented, she had a comma after the street number, a
comma at the end of each line except the last,
which had a full stop. These days, there is no indentation, no punctuation, and, on letters,
we put the address on the left-hand side not the right hand side.
The second was the date - she had written
21st of July, 1964. These days it would be 21
July 1964.
We know time moves on, but who sets the standard for these things. Most large
organisations have a style guide that sets out their communication standards, like how to
format addresses, dates, when to spell out numbers and when to use digits. You can see
the University of Queensland Style Guide here
https://marketing-communication.uq.edu.au/written-style-
guide. My experience is they are similar across organisations.
Another change in recent years is the
preference for the active voice, rather than passive. ‘The Secretary tabled the minutes’
rather than ‘The minutes were tabled by the
Secretary”
I am not going to go into why they have made these changes, or ask you to change your
style, but offer them as something that is happening in our communication.
Enjoy February.
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The visits to Lions Clubs in District 201Q3 has
been uplifting to see how YOU make such a
difference to the Community. As I am currently
unwell, in hospital, my report, this month, is
some photographs of visits to Clubs Cheryl and
I have visited.
At the official opening of the Lions Club of Withcott Helidon Inc. Steve Jones Community Centre on
8th December 2019
Official visit to the Lions Club of Teneriffe
Presenting Nicole Hilton with a District Governor’s
Distinguished Service Award on the visit to Maleny.
I would personally like to thank each and
every one of you for your commitment,
passion and enthusiasm to every project
that you undertake. The results are always
outstanding.
Until next month.
David
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If you’re going to San Francisco Toowoomba – be sure to wear some flowers in your
hair
2020 District Convention October 2, 3 and 4 at Toowoomba Grammar
School – 24 Margaret Street. Registrtion Forms available from February.
Accommodation Enquiries:
Comfort Inn Grammar View – 4 Star..…..… 4638 3366
Call Grammar View directly and mention LIONS for a 10% discount
Whiteoaks Motel & Lodges – 4 Star…..…… 4639 2999
Applegum Inn – 3 Star ……………………..……..4632 2088
Jolly Swagman Caravan Park – 4 Star……… 4632 8735
Or to be close to the Saturday Night Banquet venue
(Groovy Baby):
City Golf Club Motel – 4.5 Star …………….... 4636 9999
Congratulations to the following folk/Clubs
who were recognised on Australia Day.
Citizen of the Year Clifton District …
Lion Maryann Bisdee
Clifton Community Group of the Year …
Lions Club of Clifton
Western Downs Regional Council “Australia
Day Volunteer of the Year” …
Lion Glenn Shipway
Dalby “Young Citizen of the Year” …
2019 Youth of the Year Winner Jenaya
Low
Western Downs Regional Council “Young
Citizen of the Year” …
2019 Youth of the Year Winner Jenaya
Low
Somerset Australia Day Community Group of
the Year …
Lions Club of Fernvale
If you are aware of other recipients please
forward their details to the Editor to enable
their achievement to be recognised.
Worth While Watching
Worth World
While on the Wide
Watching Web
Find out what the Office of Fair Trading says
about running an Unincorporated
Association -
file:///C:/Users/Richard/AppData/Local/P
ackages/Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d
8bbwe/TempState/Downloads/incorporated
associationsmartguide%20(1).pdf
What were Lions up to in Brisbane (and
maybe beyond) in 1969
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNZpK
X6txxo
Looking for some quotes for your
Membership fliers or Lions Awareness Day
material -
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/volunteerin
g-quotes/
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
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Lions Recycle for Sight
Australia Inc
Lions Recycle for Sight Australia Inc. was established by a direct decision from the
International Board of Directors in 1998.
Has slowly built up the number of
spectacles received to around 600,000 pair each year. (12,000 pair each week delivered to
our PO Box.)
50% from Lions Clubs in Australia and Japan, 25% from Funeral Directors
and transport agencies, 15% from government services (including lost property)
and 10% direct from Australian families and
their young children.
The most compelling result is that with our workforce and Lions family, we have been able
to refurbish over 400,000 pair each year and
forward overseas enabling an additional 400,000 men, women and children in the
third world, to see for the first time.
A by product is that our work for the dole,
volunteers and persons on Centrelink pensions, gain the skills necessary to become
fully employed, thanks to that pair of prescription spectacles donated
by Australian citizens.
The 1998 decision by the International Board of Directors has resulted in 7,000,000
adults and children, in the third world, who can now see to be educated, learn skills,
support their family and build their economic life thanks to a pair of spectacles donated
somewhere in Australia to the Lions Recycle
for Sight Programme.
In humanitarian terms the programme
contributes $90,000,000 dollars of humanitarian aid from Australia,
annually. By 2022 expectation is to achieve an annual increase of 1,000,000 (one million)
adults and children in the third world who
can now see, thanks to Australia.
The look in the eye, the clenched hands and
the warmth of the person now able to see, simply says “Thank you” to the person who
donated that pair of used spectacles, in all
languages.
K G Leonard OAM JP(Q) BA(ANU)
Chairman & Chief Executive
Lions Recycle for Sight Australia Inc
LIONS CAMP DUCKADANG
WORKING BEE
The Lions and Family are invited to the first
working bee at Lions Camp Duckadang for
2020.
It will be held pm Friday 28 February to Sunday
01 March.
Tasks:
Painting in Jamieson and Bayley Houses.
A new fence at the Jamieson House side of
existing fence around the Phil Mitchell Garage.
Some skylights to be replaced.
General maintenance e.g. a key that won’t
work, adjust sink and tap. fix a downpipe.
Other small jobs identified.
Usual arrangements apply: Bring whatever
you plan to eat or drink.
We hope you are able to attend.
Regards
Peter J Boge
Secretary to the LCD Board
POOCH PARTY
The Lions Club of Brisbane Inner North cooked
sausages at a Dog Christmas Party hosted by local
Councillor Fiona Hammond. One of the happy
partygoers is in the inset to the left.
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the
ability to cope with it.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
______________________________________________
Any time the interests, perceptions or priorities
of more than one individual on a team contradict, a certain level of friction starts to
come between members of the group / club. This can lead to resentment, bitterness and
disinterest. If unchecked, these conflicts can cause lapses in productivity, teamwork and the
ability to reach milestones or deadlines.
Believe it or not, conflict can be a vital aspect of your Club’s ability to grow and develop.
The concept of conflict management covers a variety of techniques designed to help teams
settle their differing views and continue to work together in harmony. Members must recognize
their conflict management style.
1. Compromising
Recognized by most as the best option, the
compromising style gives you the ability to find a solution that partially meets the expectations
or desires of each party.
In situations where both sides are even minded
and acting rationally, this style allows either party to present their viewpoints. Among conflict
resolution strategies, this tactic is most likely to
prevent higher levels of strain on the team, since both sides at least get part of their view included
in the result.
2. Accommodating
People with an accommodating style are usually
less involved or concerned about the topic at
hand. They may even decide to accommodate
others to prevent further confrontation that may
be detrimental to the team’s overall success.
A few different problems can stem from using
this style too freely. Some of your team members may begin to take advantage of your tolerance,
allowing them to get away with things they
shouldn’t. It may also make situations more difficult to reach a win-win solution.
3. Problem Solving
The idea behind problem-solving is finding an
alternative solution that makes both parties pleased with the result. This is the most likely
way to achieve a win-win for each side.
With a focus on teamwork, the leader can dive
into the process with their group and search for
options. Take a close look at the concerns and issues of the people involved and bring all the
pieces together to find the best answer.
This practice often leads to real solutions to the
problem. It can also reinforce trust, both in you and in your fellow team members, making it
easier to reach similar results more quickly in
the future.
4. Competing
There will likely be times when you must make difficult decisions and overrule at least one
party involved in a dispute.
This tactic can be used where one side’s opinion
is either incorrect, when a deadline is drawing near and a decision must be made, or when
some of the more even-minded management
techniques have been unsuccessful. You may even decide to use this style due to the opposing
party’s high level of hostility, harassment, or oppression they are placing on you or others
involved.
You should be prepared to deal with
consequences that may stem from your final decision. The individual or group you rule
against may feel your relationship with them
has been tainted. They may even push back harder to reverse your choice. Even though not
all parties may be pleased with your decision, most people involved will feel more respect for
you due to your self-esteem and sign of strength to be decisive.
⧫ 10% of conflict is due to difference of
opinion.
⧫ 90% is due to the WRONG TONE OF VOICE!
Alan Brooks – District Leadership Co-ordinator
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LIONS CLUB OF WARNER NEWS
December 2019 was a busy, productive and
joyous month for Warner Lions. We held our first annual Christmas Appeal in conjunction
with our local shopping centre, held several cake stalls, gave several boxes and bags of
groceries to our local neighbourhood network
who provide for those needing emergency groceries and we provided in excess of one
hundred gifts for children affected by domestic abuse to Centre Against Domestic
Abuse.
We participated in “Share the Dignity – It’s in the bag” delivering several ready packed bags
to our local Bunnings store for distribution.
On Christmas eve we sold cold drinks and rattled our tins at our local seafood store and
began what we hope to be a long and fruitful
relationship with the owner of the premises.
Not bad for our first Christmas since
chartering mid-year!
April Eaton Secretary
Lions Club of Warner
COMMEMORATION OF THE
1990 CHARLEVILLE FLOOD
Charleville is holding a 30-year commemoration
of the Charleville 1990 Flood and the Lions Club
needs your help.
Many years ago, the Charleville Lions Club ran
the “Head of the River” on the Warrego River.
The event is a Family Fun day with activities
such as Tug o War, Raft Race (participants
make their raft), water golf, catering etc.
In 1990 many Lions from District and beyond
headed to Charleville to help residents in their
hour of need. Lions were the silent achievers in
April 1990. Glen Collins would be the only
current member who can testify to Lions
achievements.
Glen has already heard from some Lions who
have said they would be keen to come to
Charleville and help. We would very much like
to hear from anyone who would also like to
make a trip to Charleville.
Event: 30 Year Commemoration of the
Charleville 1990 Flood
Date: 19th to 25th April (19th Head of the River
and 25th ANZAC day March and lunch)
Contact: Kate McGowan (President) or Glen
Collins (Vice-President)
Phone: 0477 418 850 (Kate) or 0429 724 823
(Glen)
Email: [email protected] Lion Kate McGowan
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AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATION POSTER
Many Clubs have been asking the Australian Lions Foundation if we could give you
something that can be used as a ’poster’ at fundraising events for the collection of
donations for the current horrendous fire situation we are experiencing all over our
country. This tragedy is on our doorstep, so to speak.
Lion Yvonne Bradford (Promotions Chairperson for ALF) has sent me the attached poster.
I recommend that you have it printed in colour to show the community that Lions and
their Clubs are at the forefront of compassion at this time..
Those suffering from the current bushfires would truly appreciate all Lions and their Clubs
expressing their support and generosity by ‘digging deep’ into their pockets at this time.
There is a saying ‘If it is to be, it is up to me’.
Peter J Boge
201Q3 District ALF Chairperson
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PEACE
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP
Application Form
Contact me or go online to Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) website and download
form from www.lcif.org and fill out required sections. It is a two page form with instructions
on 1st page and the actual form to fill out on the 2nd page.
Costs or Credits?
The cost of a Melvin Jones fellowship is US $ 1,000 which equates roughly to AUD
$1,400. The money is paid to the District Treasurer, Lion Arthur Witheyman, his email
address is [email protected]
The form is filled out, scanned and sent to the Cabinet Treasurer for his records with the
money or if you use Credits, the form will show the Cabinet Treasurer this fact.
Send or CC the form to me [email protected] for checking as to correctness and
processing and I will forward the completed and checked application form to the Australian
Lion, PDG Barbara Barnard in V3 who issues Melvin Jones Fellowships. This is all done in
Australia … NOT in the US … Do Not email the application form to the US.
The copy to me is important as I can then keep track of your application should a
difficulty arise; I need the details to contact the M.D. Chairman or Headquarters in
the US
In short, Lion Treasurer Arthur Witheyman receives the money and a copy of the form for his
record of your payment, and I need a copy of the form for checking, and processing and on-
forwarding for supply of the MJF or PMJF. This should stop MJF’s and PMJF’s from going astray
If your Club has Credits from previous donations and most Clubs do, contact me
(email address above and with my signature) to find out how much Credit your Club may be
holding, and this can be deducted from the cost. All Club Credits are in US dollars.
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowships are the same cost (US$1,000) and there is an area on
the form Section 3 which has a box to tick for MJF or PMJF (Important)
If the application and payment is done correctly, the time frame can be reduced to three weeks
or even less time from application to receipt of the MJF or PMJF.
I hope this will help the process of rewarding a member with one of these prestigious awards
Lion Bob Goldsworthy
L.C.I.F Chairman for District Q3.
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Lion Debbie Francis – Lions Club of Fernvale
Past Council Chairman
Lindsay Marsden – Lions Club of Chinchilla
Called
To
Higher
Service
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH
SERVICE
2020 District 201Q3
Convention October 2, 3 and 4 at Toowoomba
Grammar School – 24 Margaret Street.
Registration Forms will be sent out soon
MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY
REPORT
These figures are correct as at 12mid-day on
24 January 2020.
Our total membership number is 1650 this
month a loss of nineteen … with twenty-five
people leave and another six join us.
Twenty Clubs have reported nothing on
MyLion. The total of Clubs reporting has
gradually increased over the last six months.
131,654 People served.
Sixty-seven people served per member.
1154 Service activities.
11 Diabetes
69 Environment
9 Childhood Cancer
91 Hunger Relief
68 Vision
906 other
38,336 volunteer hours since 1st July 2019
This year, these figures include only service
activities – not meetings and fund-raisers.
Barbara