Lions Club of MedowieNEWS BULLETINJuly 2011FROM THE PRESIDENT

My first report as president, where do I start, what do I say. Everything I have written for work has been in point format, well I guess I will start and see what happens.

Since our changeover it has been a very busy time for Medowie Lions with our members attending Raymond Terrace, Fingal Bay and Tilligerry Lions Clubs’ for their changeovers. Soldiers Point Changeover will be attended this coming Tuesday 26th July.

The Bunning’s BBQ on the 26th June was attended by just about every member of the club and Mirinda Gillett (Camp Kookaburra), a very nice young lady with her head screwed on who should go far in this world. A clear profit of $456 was generated. Have requested further days at Bunning’s, will advise when known.

There were two Driver Reviver weekends, not a busy time but you have to think about the lives we could have saved by providing this service. 375 cups and $229 in donations.

On the 14th July we had a stall at Raymond Terrace Marketown selling Xmas Puddings and raffle tickets, 4 books and 9 pudding sold. Everyone had such fun we are doing it all again on the 28th July

Lion Keith did some fast-talking and a few harried e-mails to get a crew together to assist the Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance (HPCA) cook up a sausage sizzle at the Good Guys store Warner’s Bay. It rained and then it rained some more. The occasion was for the drawing of the $100,000 Shop until you Drop competition run by 2KO. And guess what, Lion Keith in his normal manner won $100.The numbers were down from expectations but we did our best and sold $493 in sausage sandwiches and drinks. Lion Trish also did her thing and sold 3 books of raffle tickets on top of her 1 and a bit books at Probus. Great work Trish.

On a date still to be set we will again be assisting the HPCA to collect monies at a Knights game, will advise date etc once known.

Also, the Bull and Bush has requested our participation in another Car Show on Sunday the 16th of October, it will be the same as previous Car Shows. The Board has agreed to participate. Will advise further details when known.

As I write this report our club’s Treasurer, the lovely Lion Rhonda (a person has to get brownie points whenever he can) advises that we have sold approximately $1,900 worth of raffle tickets.

The Board has agreed that the half yearly dues will be subsidized by the club, they will be $30 per member and $25 per family member. They are now due and payable.

See you all at the Roberts’ on Wednesday the 27th of July for Xmas in July.

All the best,Yours in LionismLion Graham

MEMBER NEWSBirthdays for JulyJeanette Porter 2/7Rosie Thornton23/7Trisha Littlejohns 25/7

Birthdays for AugustLorri Williams 24/8Margaret Thomas 28/8

LIONS CLUB OF MEDOWIE BOARD MEETING 20TH JULY 2011

Held at 10 Lewis Drive, Medowie

MEETING OPENED: 7PM

PRESENT: GRAHAM, RHONDA, ANN-MARIE, GRAEME, DIANA, JOHN, & LORRAINE

APOLOGIES: ROSIE & RUDY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: DIANA IS NOW A MEMBER OF THE ‘HUNTER VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION ’

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING IS TAKEN AND READ. PROPOSED BY: D. STEWART. SECONDED: A. ARGENT CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM JUNE MINUTESGROCERY GRAB – DIANA HAS SPOKEN TO IGA THEY DON’T WANT TO HAVE A GROCERY GRAB BUT WILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE A VOUCHER FOR $300.00 TO LIONS TO RAFFLE IN THE FUTURE .LIONS DIRECTORY – ANN-MARIE TO SPEAK MEAGAN.

LIONS CAR STICKERS – WITH JOHN YOUNG MOVED: R. ROBERTS SECONDED: G. JARMAIN ALL AGREED AND CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE IN

1. LETTER FROM SERCO SODEXO RE $200 DONATION FOR HARRY’S HOUSE. LORRAINE TO SEND DETAILS OF MEDOWIE’S BANK ACCOUNT SO

FUNDS CAN BE DEPOSITED.

2. JOHN LOWE AND MARGARET THOMAS MEMBERSHIP APPROVED – TO BE INDUCTED AT XMAS IN JULY MEETING 27TH JULY BY GRAEME

JARMAIN.

3. CANTEEN SEEKING DONATION- PENDING TILL LATER IN THE YEAR.

4. DISTRICT 201N3 DIRECTORY 2011-2012 – DIANA

5. LEAK IN VAN ROOF – JOHN YOUNG TO TALK TO JAYCO TO ASSESS VAN.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Stated Balance of June Activities A/c $5831.42 Admin A/c $4402.03 July A/c’s to Date Activities A/c $5794.27 Admin A/c $4440.08. Treasurer also stated that she is able to now obtain bank statements via the net. This enables her to have up to date figures at all members meetings. Also stated that no bank transactions will be carried out over the net.

Treasurer presented listing of all Cheques for the month of June which have been passed by the board.

Also stated that the Books are now ready to go the Auditor.

Moved by J Young that Treasurer’s Report is accepted. Second by G Roberts, Carried.

GENERAL BUSINESS . 1. XMAS CAKES – TO BE ORDERED LATER IN THE

YEAR BY XMAS CAKE CO-ORINATORSUSAN FIELDING.

2. SURFERS PARADISE CONVENTION – SEPTEMBER 2011 – TO BE FILED

3. CHEQUE BOOK SIGNATORIES – PRESIDENT HAS REQUESTED THAT SECRETARIES’ SIGNATURE BE INCLUDED. JEANETTE PORTER TO BE REMOVED AS SIGNATORY AND THANKED. AGREED AND CARRIED BY THE BOARDNOTE: TREASURER ALSO STATED THAT BANK REQUIRES ALL SIGNATORIES TO BRING DETAILS UP TO DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

4. AGM RHONDA ROBERTS HAS BOOKS READY TO TAKE TO AUDITOR. MEMBERS ARE TO HAVE AT LEAST THREE WEEKS NOTICE BEFORE THE NEXT AGM MEETING.

5. DRIVER REVIVER – DONATIONS OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKENDS TOTALED $229.25 AND THAT THIS WAS ON PAR WITH THE SAME TIME LAST YEAR.DISCUSSED WAS WHETHER OR NOT THAT MEMBERS SHOULD LEAVE THE CARAVAN STOCKED I.E. CAKES CUT, COFFEE/TEA & SUGAR CONTAINERS FULL FOR THE ON COMING SHIFT. IT WAS AGREED THAT IF THE OUT GOING SHIFT WISHES TO DO SO THEN DO SO, IT IS NOT COMPLUSIVE BUT WOULD BE HELPFULL. HOWEVER, IN THE HOTTER MONTHS THE

FRIDGE MUST BE RESTOCKED FOR THE NEXT GROUP/DAY AS PER WRITTEN PROCEDURES WITHIN THE VAN. MOTIONED BY JOHN YOUNG. SECONDED BY DIANA STEWART CARRIED

6. ROSIE HAS ASKED COULD WE SELL RAFFLE TICKETS AT SALAMANDER SHOPPING CENTRE. JOHN YOUNG MOVED THAT WE DO AS LONG AS SHOPPING CENTRE IS OK WITH IT. SECONDED BY DIANA STEWART. ALSO MENTIONED WAS THAT WE SHOULD CONTACT SOLDIERS POINT AND FINGAL BAY LIONS CLUBS TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE NOT STEPPING ON THEIR TOES IN DOING THIS.

7. PAUL & ROSIE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS STOCKTON SATURDAY 23.7.11

8. DUES – DIANA MOVED THAT DUES BE $30 FOR INDIVIDUALS AND $25 FOR EACH MEMBER OF A FAMILY UNIT. JOHN YOUNG SECONDED. CARRIED

9. A NEW PROJECT HAS BEEN OFFERED TO US BY THE BULL & BUSH HOTEL AT MEDOWIE I.E. CAR SHOW 16TH OCTOBER 2011. SAME AS THE MAY CAR SHOW MOVED BY GRAHAM ROBERTS SECONDED BY JOHN YOUNG. CARRIED.

10. GRAHAM ROBERTS HAS REQUESTED THAT LIONS BBQ APRONS BE PURCHASED FOR OUR BBQ’S COST IS $16.00 EACH JOHN YOUNG HAS VOLUNTEERED TO PURCHASR AT LIONS SHOP. MOVED BY GRAHAM ROBERTS SECONDED BY JOHN YOUNG CARRIED

11. RECEIVED E-MAIL FROM KATE WASHINGTON IF OUR CLUB WOULD BE INTERESTED IN COMING TO A MEETING ON 15TH AUGUST FOR ‘A YOUTH NETWORK’. GRAHAM & RHONDA ROBERTS, AND ANN-MARIE ARGENT WILL BE ATTENDING.

12. JOHN YOUNG MOVED THAT THE SECRETARY BE REINBURSED FOR EXCESS PHONE CALLS. SECONDED BY G ROBERTS. CARRIED.

13. DIANA MOVED WE REPOSITION THE TABLES AT MEETINGS SO EVERYONE FACES EACH OTHER. JOHN YOUNG SECONDED. CARRIED

14. DIANA MOVED TO REINSTATE THE PLACE MATS THAT WERE MADE LAST YEAR, TO BE USED ON

THE 1ST MEETING OF THE MONTH. SECONDED BY JOHN YOUNG CARRIED

15. DIANA REPORTED ON THE SOCIAL CALENDER THAT SHE AND JAN DOBBIE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON. I.E. PICTURE NIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS PARTY

16. MEMBERSHIP – GREAME JARMAIN SUGGESTED WE DO A LETTER BOX DROP IN STOCKTON. SECRETARY TO SEND AN E-MAIL TO PDG ALAN MCKIM – CHAIRMAN OF BY LAWS TO ASK IF THIS IS WITHIN THE RULES.

17. ANN-MARIE REQUESTS WE HAVE MATT FOX (LOCAL PERSON INVOLVED WITH YOUTH) AS A GUEST SPEAKER. ANN-MAIRE WILL TALK TO JAN DOBBIE.

18. DIANA MOVED THAT A COPY OF MINUTES BE E-MAILED TO MEMBERS WHO DON’T ATTEND MEETINGS. SECONDED BY JOHN YOUNG. CARRIED

MEETING CLOSED: 9-15PM NEXT MEETING 17TH AUGUST 2011

Guest speakers at this week’s meeting Miranda Gillett and Chelsea Noble.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Date What Coordinator Help Needed?

10/8/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No13/8/11 Medowie Markets TBA Yes24/8/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No10/9/11 Medowie Markets TBA Yes14/9/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No28/9/11 Club Meeting with Guest

speakers Ann & Ray Wilson and July Valler from Wildlife Rescue Service

Lorraine Williams No

2/10/11 Driver Reviver Graham Roberts Yes3/10/11 Driver Reviver Graham Roberts Yes8/10/11 Driver Reviver Graham Roberts Yes8/10/11 Social activity – Circus Oz Jan Dobbie No9/10/11 Driver Reviver Graham Roberts Yes8/10/11 Medowie Markets TBA Yes12/10/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No26/10/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No30/10/11 (Sunday)

Club social activity – car rally Jan Dobbie Yes – with lunch on the day

5/11/11 TBC – Youth of the Year Club Judging

Rosie Thornton Yes

9/11/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No12/11/11 Medowie Markets Yes23/11/11 Club Meeting with Guest speaker

– TBALorraine Williams No

30/11/11 or 9/12/11(Fri – TBC)

Club Christmas Party Jan Dobbie & Diana Stewart

TBA

TBA Carols by Candlelight TBA Yes14/12/11 Club Meeting Lorraine Williams No

Club recess over summer18/1/12 Club Meeting TBA TBA

TBA = To Be Advised TBC = To Be Confirmed

CLUB MEMBER CONTACT DETAILS – PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Name Address Phone Mobile EmailAngelo Koutroulis 58 Coachwood Dve M 4981 8567 0438 342 454 akmkjk169@hotmail.com Ann-Marie Argent 39 Abundance Rd M 4981 7610 antel@tsn.ccBarry Walsh 636 Bayway Village FB 4928 3298 0428 461 886 No emailBrenda Scarfi 22 Taylor Rd FB 4928 1248 0401 472 988 bgscarfi@tpg.com.au Bruce Roberts 118/2 Frost Rd AB 4982 1929 No emailDiana Stewart 40A Brocklesby Rd M 4982 9132 0433 128 220 dinano@dodo.com.au Graeme Jarmain 106 Ferodale Rd M 4981 8264 No emailGraham Roberts 10 Lewis Dve M 4982 9290 0447 780 112 gnrrobert@bigpond.comHelen Riemann 19 Tea Tree Dve M 4982 8849 0429 840 238 remo19@optusnet.com.au Jan Dobbie 28 Kirrang Dve M 4982 8975 0428 055 007

(work)jan_deee@yahoo.com.au

Jeanette Porter 44A Brocklesby Rd M 4981 7679 0429 840 238 No emailJim Garner 19 Rosewood Dve M 4981 8451 jig.nospam@gmail.comJohn Lowe 2/2812 Nelson Bay Road

SA0432 098 835 No email

John Young 1 Myrtle Pl M 4982 8574 0438 368 360 wen-jon@bigpond.com Keith Stewart 40A Brocklesby Rd M 4982 9132 0423 278 676 kanddstewart@dodo.com.a

u Lorraine Williams 32 Coachwood Dve M 4981 8388 0421 410 182 lorriw1@optusnet.com.au Margaret Thomas 12 Birch Close M 4982 9986 No emailPaul Gilbert 632 Bayway Village FB 4920 1888 No emailRhonda Roberts 10 Lewis Dve M 4982 9290 0407 794 405 gnrrobert@bigpond.comRichard Hayter 22 Lewis Dve M 4982 8623 0428 401 117 mrhayter@yahoo.com.au Rosie Thornton 164/88 Holdom Rd K 4997 5944 0423 278 676 No emailRudy Scarfi 22 Taylor Rd FB 4928 1248 0409 312 659 bgscarfi@tpg.com.au Susan Fielding 28 Sassin Cres M 4981 8526 sue_fielding@bigpond.com Tricia Littlejohns 15 Ryan Rd M 4982 8150 0401 436 858 No emailPlease remember the above information is personal & private and must not be disclosed to anyone outside of the Club.