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REPORTS SECTION 1: REGIONS AND ZONES NAME: Kanu Patel OFFICE: Region 1 Chair DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted

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NAME: Stewart Sherman-Kahn OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone B DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: N/A ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: First Zone Meeting 27th August Zone Membership Activities Zone Membership Budget: £250.00 Amount spent: £0.00 Amount committed: £ 0.00

Club

Name

Members Membership Actions

Done and to do

Cost

Spent/

planned

Last

report

This

report Poten’l

Birmingham

Chinatown N/K 23 2

Birmingham

Handsworth N/K 25 0

Birmingham

Moseley &

Kings Heath

N/K 22 0

Sandwell N/K 24 1

Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club)

Club Name Birmingham Chinatown On MyLCI?

Community

Services

We are involved on the Planning of Chinese National Day

which takes place on 14 September 2015 No

Fundraising

Activities Lions Bowling Comp 070715 £1,700 raised No

Fellowship

Activities Members clay pigeon shoot on 120715 with lunch afterwards No

Other Comments

Have a stall at the Exotic Animal Awareness Show on 090817

Chinese National Day Event 140915

Autumn Moon Festival Dinner 260915

Elderley Persons Lunch late September

No

Club Name Birmingham Handsworth On MyLCI?

Community

Services N/K No

Fundraising

Activities N/K No

Fellowship

Activities N/K No

Other Comments N/K

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Club Name Birmingham Moseley & Kings Heath On MyLCI?

Community

Services N/K No

Fundraising

Activities N/K No

Fellowship

Activities N/K No

Other Comments N/K No

Club Name Sandwell On MyLCI?

Community

Services

Members attended the English Federation of Disability Sports

at Warwick University 28/06/15 and Food bank collection at

Tesco West Bromwich 04/07/15.

No

Fundraising

Activities

No fundraising as such, but we have been trying to find a

home for our Christmas Sleigh after being evicted from it’s

original home.

A temporary home has been found at a local church and an

offer of a garage by a local resident has been received.

No

Fellowship

Activities

Camping weekend at Wolverley 19-21/06/15. Treasure Hunt

12/07/15 No

Other Comments

Booked to attend the Sandwell Show 30/07/15. A social is

planned for 22/07/15 with a walk and picnic.

Further promotion of the Quinborne Branch Club is planned

with a card drop and “drinks and nibbles” in mid September.

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NAME: Vacant - Chris Burrows OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone C DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED:

None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:

N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Attended MD Convention Attended Cabinet Meeting Held Zone meeting (22nd June)

Attended DG Training Attended LRP Meeting

Attended District Handover Attended F & A Meeting

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Organise Zone Calendar Plan Zone meeting (September)

Plan YL in S Meeting

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

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Club Name

Members May

Members Current

Members Potential

Membership Actions Done and to do

Birmingham Acocks Green

18 17 0

Report Not submitted (figures taken from May return). However noting

the loss of Lion Mike Smith who has sadly passed away.

Birmingham Sheldon

14 13 2 Club will be discussing membership at its September meeting.

Knowle & Dorridge

25 26 0 Report not submitted (figures taken from May return).

Shirley 26 29 1 One member resigned for health reasons; however three new

members inducted.

Solihull 18 19 1 Membership schemes continue using

the Marston Green method..

Club Name Birmingham Acocks Green

Community Services No report

Fundraising Activities No report

Fellowship Activities No report

Other Comments No report

Club Name Birmingham Sheldon

Community Services Day trip for the elderly Nottingham including a river trip

on the Trent.

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Fundraising Activities BBQ & Music at Diddington Farm

Fellowship Activities Attended Zone meeting

Other Comments Quiz Night and Elvis Night planned.

Club Name Knowle & Dorridge

Community Services No report

Fundraising Activities No report

Fellowship Activities No report

Other Comments No report

Club Name Shirley

Community Services Wheelchair donated to Doctors practice Provision of a defibrillator at Elizabeth House

Fundraising Activities Donkey Darby Solihull Carnival

Shirley Carnival

Fellowship Activities

Visited Kenilworth Lions Club Attended MD Convention

Visited Worcester Lions Club Summer Walk and Meal

Other Comments Facebook page now with over 400 Friends Twitter Account continues to develop with 60 followers

Blythe Valley Fun Run

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Club Name Solihull

Community Services Solihull College Community Arts Project Newlands Bishop Farm

MIAB in conjunction with AGE UK (shops)

Fundraising Activities Solihull Carnival

Book stall and Collection Mell Square

Fellowship Activities Social Dinner (September) NSL AGM

Other Comments Cleaning War Memorial St Alphege Church

NAME: Bob Dutton OFFICE: Region 2 Chairman DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted NAME: David Williams OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone D DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Met with members of Birmingham Exhibition Lions Club on 19th May. The Club is still looking for a permanent meeting base but are active in the community. 4th Zone meeting was held on Monday 1st of June and hosted by Balsall Common Lions Club. Attended China Town Lions Charter Evening on the 5th June. Attended Castle Bromwich Charter Evening on the 13th June. Sutton Coldfield and Erdington’s Charity Lunch was postponed until later in the calendar year. Sutton Park in support of Joy’s Homeless Charity and sponsored by the Zone Clubs. Attended the Handover Lunch on the 19th July On behalf of Sutton Coldfield and Erdington Lions Club, I attended the HTHT Group which is a monthly meeting of charity organisations in the Sutton area. This was to raise the profile of the Club and to have a wider range of groups and individuals that the Club could consider supporting. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To make contact with the incoming Presidents. To have an outline plan for meetings and events during the year. |As well as supporting the Clubs recruitment drives, to have a clear plan of how to support the Clubs helping to achieve the targets for the Lion’s Centennial.

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

Club Name

Members April

Members Current

Members Potential

Membership Actions Done and to do

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Balsall Common

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Castle Bromwich

15 13

Exhibition 8

Marston Green

18 19 1 Plans in place on how to involve new members and engage with local community and businesses PR local magazines, facebook, streetwise, twitter accessed

Sutton Coldfield and Erdington

14 14 Awaiting confirmation of a date to have a recruiting stall in the Gracechurch centre.

Club Name Balsall Common

Community Services

Fundraising Activities

Fellowship Activities

Other Comments

Club Name Castle Bromwich

Community Services Annual visit by Chenobyl children donated to and a skittles night provided. Underprivileged family sent on holiday. Attended Parish Council Service and Reception. Marshalled at the Water Orton Carnival. Provide transport to Lunch Club for the local elderly. Donations made Joy’s Homeless Charity Appeal. Numerous donations to DG’s Shopping List. Local Parish Church for thanks for the use of the hall for Chenobyl children’s social

Fundraising Activities Indoor Table Top Sale in conjunction with Acorns. Stall at the annual Sheldon Country Park Festival.

Fellowship Activities Club Charter, Change over Lunch, Charity Quiz Night and Supper organised by the Parish Council

Other Comments Future events Murder Mystery Night at Studley Castle. Barn Dance at Grounds farm. Acorn’s Quiz Night

Club Name Exhibition

Community Services

Fundraising Activities

Fellowship Activities

Other Comments

Club Name Marston Green

Community Services Working with Castle Bromwich to fund a holiday for a disadvantaged family. Engaged with CC Academy for YIS, Young Ambassadors, and peace poster. Senior citizens’ evening at the Banbury Club, Attended Shirley Carnival and Sheldon Country Fete. Donations made to Sifa Fireside, £150 to send a local family on holiday, £100 to Child haven, £500 to Homeless Appeal, £500 to Nepal Appeal, £25 in memory of Brian Summers and £100 donation to Lois Franklin.

Fundraising Activities Donations from CT for water cans, Race for Life £1,1130, Collection can placed in local One Stop Shop and collection at Asda

Fellowship Activities Club represented at District Changeover lunch. Social meal at the Ginger Tree.

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Other Comments Charter Lunch October 10th

Club Name Sutton Coldfield and Erdington

Community Services Club represented Golf Event in support of the Homeless Charity as well as a small contribution of clothes and sleeping bags made. Club supporting pupils from local special schools to attend Ashby Statute Fair. Donations £530 to buy a hockey/pool/tennis table for Norman Laud Centre, £200 for storage equipment for Kidz Charity, £300 to John Taylor Memorial Hospital £100 to buy items for a local food bank

Fundraising Activities Contact has been made with HTHT network of third tier charities in the Sutton area.

Fellowship Activities Club was visited by members of the Tamworth Lions Club. The Club was presented at the China Town and Castle Bromwich Charters and the District Lunch Changeover. A Treasurer Hunt and Ferret Night are being planned.

Other Comments Charter Lunch Sunday 11th October

NAME: John Cavana OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone E DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: A very well attended and congenial zone meeting was held on 16th June, minutes are available if required. Several items were discussed (Centenary, inter club visits, information sharing) and follow ups from clubs agreed but unfortunately these have not happened. Very little discussion has taken place over the last 2 months. Club reports were requested in July, only 4 have been received. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Zone Meeting scheduled for 24th September. Club visits yet to be arranged.

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

Club Name

Members June

Members Current

Members Potential

Membership Actions Done and to do

Alcester (Branch)

7 7 2 .Both prospects would be Lions transferring

Kenilworth NO REPORT RECEIVED

Shakespeare 31 29 Shakespeare 23 male & 6 female

Southam NO REPORT RECEIVED

Stour Valley 14 12 3 The club has taken every opportunity to seek new active members. Several opportunities are in the pipe line to promote its work and attract new members

Warwick NO REPORT RECEIVED Wellesbourne 26 26 1 new member 1 member transferred to

Chelmsford , Essex.

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Club Name Alcester

Community Services Marie Curie collection at Budgens in Bidford

Fundraising Activities Alcester Summer Market, Bidford Car Boot Sale

Fellowship Activities Zone meeting in June

Other Comments Alcester Lions want to Increase membership and raise awareness about Lions in the area

Club Name Kenilworth

Community Services NO REPORT RECEIVED

Fundraising Activities

Fellowship Activities

Other Comments

Club Name Shakespeare

Community Services Foodbank on a monthly basis We regularly collect old spectacles and hearing aids and are on Assist with collections and distribution for Stratford upon Avon target to send 10,000 specs and 1,000 hearing aids to Chichester Lions this year Many other activities, including as part of their presence at River Festival on 4 July a total of 47 persons were tested for diabetes of which 30% were referred to GPs

Fundraising Activities Stratford River Festival 4/5 July we sold raffle tickets and toy lions (tombola) during the weekend which has raised in excess of £2,650 for club funds. Assisted another organisation with their Race Night raising £600 for them. Wellesbourne & District Lions and Shakespeare Lions 39th annual Raft Race proceeded in appalling conditions on Sunday 26 July

Fellowship Activities June 4 – Voyage and meal on Countess of Evesham restaurant boat June 12 – Shakespeare Lions Golf Day at Welford on Avon Golf Course July 12 – Shakespeare Lions changeover lunch August 13 – Tapas evening for Lions & partners

Other Comments This club does so much and is totally committed to the local community. A great example of what can be accomplished by a sizeable group of like minded people.

Club Name Southam

Community Services NO REPORT RECEIVED.

Fundraising Activities

Fellowship Activities

Other Comments

Club Name Stour Valley

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Community Services The club have been involved in the renovation of the Gyratory Garden to the inclusion of a ‘Memorial Area’

On the 29th August the club will be holding a Toy Collection for a Lions Family Centre. The club are also now involved with the Centennial Programme feeding their existing activities into the venture. Monthly cinema continues.

Fundraising Activities The club’s main fund raiser continues to be the Book Shop held every two weeks, the proposed extension of this activity has been delayed as the building is not yet available. The club will be attending the Ilmington Show and has a stall booked at the Shipston Food Festival.

Fellowship Activities A successful Aunt Sally evening in June.

Other Comments A lot done by very few people. New members, taken on late 2013 are making a huge difference to the club.

Club Name Warwick

Community Services NO REPORT RECEIVED

Fundraising Activities

Fellowship Activities

Other Comments

Club Name Wellesbourne

Community Services Collection of old spectacles and hearing aids, ongoing.

Fundraising Activities Annual Raft Race with Shakespeare Lions, to benefit Shakespeare Hospice. Held a Picnic and Crazy Golf evening

Attending school fetes in Wellesbourne and Barford. Supported a local fund raising walk in aid of Dementia.

Fellowship Activities Donation to Barford School following the Fete. Donation to Wellesbourne School following the Fete. Annual donation to Riding for the Disabled. Our Handover Night was in the form of a Skittles evening.

Other Comments As always, this club is completely committed to local causes and is highly visible in the community

NAME: Gordon Templeton OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone F DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: I held a social at home for incoming Zone F Club Presidents and their partners in mid July. We briefly discussed possibilities for a Zone project – the girls rugby tournament which we have operated with the RFU for the last few years may have run its course. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Zone meeting in September and Club visits

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Zone Membership Activities Zone Membership Budget: £500 Amount Spent: £0 Amount Committed: £0

Club Name

Members Previous

Members Current

Membership Actions Done and To Do

Cost Spent / Planned

Bromsgrove 12 12 Info distributed at tin shake. Possible awareness event at Asda

Droitwich 16+1 at large

16 (NB, 15 wives support in their own right as “Droitwich Lions Ladies”)

Kidderminster 13 12 Presentation planned to Young Farmers club. Bookmarks in local Estate Agents

Malvern 20 20 Potential September inductee lined up plus one likely inward transfer. Recruitment meeting planned for 7th Sept and trialling the “kleeneze” letter drop model

Redditch 19 20 New member Anne Thetford inducted

Worcester 14 + 2 associate

14 + 2 associate

Lost one to geographical move. New member Adam Plant inducted

Evesham Sadly, understood to be closing. I spoke with LP Clive Thomas, who expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Lions Pauline Fanti and June Lloyd-Adams in supporting the ultimately unsuccessful recruitment drive

Club Name Bromsgrove

Community Services Took 16 from Life After Stroke Centre on a canal boat trip with picnic. 90 hours spent on maintenance of a local public garden. Continued to participate in a Peer Mentoring scheme at a local school.

Fundraising Activities Race night. Stalls at an Elizabethan Fayre and Bromsgrove Carnival. An afternoon tea party raised £400

Fellowship Activities Attendance at various charters and District events

Other Comments

Club Name Droitwich

Community Services Assisted at Sight Concern’s local fun run

Fundraising Activities Monthly book sale continues. Ladies staged a charity fashion show. Stall at local fete

Fellowship Activities LP made a twinning visit to Bad Elms, Germany

Other Comments Donations totalling c. £3000 have been made to the Nepal appeal, Acorns, Snoezelen, Sight Concern and others

Club Name Kidderminster

Community Services Car park duties for local council

Fundraising Activities Participation at a number of local fetes. Casino evenings. Quiz booked for October.

Fellowship Activities Attendance at various charter nights and District events

Other Comments

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Club Name Malvern

Community Services Activities day and BBQ for visiting children from Chernobyl. Provided assistance to the Event Mobility charity at the Three Counties Show and the Welland steam Fair

Fundraising Activities Sponsored walk in May

Fellowship Activities Charter lunch and BBQ social evening

Other Comments Club to partner Guide Dogs and Community Action Malvern Malvern Walk 31 May

Club Name Redditch

Community Services

Fundraising Activities Fun day / Green Fair in conjunction with local council. Fun Run in aid of prostate cancer research coming up

Fellowship Activities Charter lunch and Handover BBQ

Other Comments £2500 sent to Nepal appeal plus a further £700 forwarded from a local school

Club Name Worcester

Community Services Bingo for sheltered housing residents

Fundraising Activities Stalls at two local summer fetes.

Fellowship Activities 4th July celebration social at LP’s house

Other Comments £1500 Grant Scheme distribution for 2H15 made to eight local causes at Guildhall evening hosted by the Mayor

NAME: John O’Rourke OFFICE: Region 3 Chairperson DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended District Handover Held membership meeting with Lion Andy Pemberton and Zone Chairs Lorraine & Roger. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Arrange visits to Region clubs Attend Zone meetings as arranged by Zones. NAME: Lorraine Shipley OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone G DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Arranged Zone meeting, arranged club visits. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Visit all clubs. Zone meeting – skittles competition I have been in contact with Bedworth Club, they are far more settled & looking forward to working together over the next year. Arrangements are continuing between Barwell & Earl Shilton & Hinckley & Burbage Clubs re: District Convention.

Zone Chairmen - Additional Information

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Club Name

Members July

Members Current

Members Potential

Membership Actions Done and to do

Barwell & Earl Shilton

14

Hinckley & Burbage

16

Bedworth 13

Coventry Godiva

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Coventry Phoenix

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Coventry Leofric

33

Coventry Mercia

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Nuneaton 18

NAME: Roger N. Clarke OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone H DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: All Club Presidents have been contacted and a Presidents get together Afternoon Tea was held on Saturday 18th July. All clubs were represented with the exception of Wellingborough where both the President and the Vice President were on holiday. Rugby Rokeby was represented by their 1st Vice President. Details of discussions and proposals made at the meeting have been documented and passed on to all Club Presidents. Membership display is now up and running, a trial was held by Northampton before all posters were available. The full display was used at Brackley Carnival where it poured of rain all day and at Rushden Carnival and Blakesley Show, (a large agricultural show), a very large attendance was possible at the first and actually occurred at the last 2 sites. A few contacts were made but have yet to result in any new member’s but the essential point was the increased awareness of Lions to the general public. The posters for the display are going to put in A3 / A4 folders based on Who Are Lions / Volunteering / Health / Sight / Diabetes / Youth and International. These will then be made available to Zone H clubs for their own displays at functions they hold. Extra Centennial themes will be added on Hunger / and the Environment as soon as possible. The first round of club visits are in the process of being organised with Club Presidents as are the future Zone Meetings. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Zone Membership Activities Membership/awareness display at Deanshanger Feast in October Zone Membership Budget: £500 Amount spent: £Nil Amount committed: £Nil. Northampton Community Fun Day Oct.17th to be held at The Beehive in Northampton to raise funds to help Oncology patients at Northampton General Hospital. Fashion Show to be held in November at Sheep Street W.M.C., Northampton to raise funds.

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Northampton 80 Fund Raising – Duck race to be held end of August Charity Golf Day on 10 September Community Activities – Continue the garden maintenance program at Mencap. Membership Actions: Opportunities being sought to raise profile of Lions. Rugby Rokeby 2nd August Admin BBQ, 20th August Lion Jaap de Jonge North Sea Lions attending club meeting. 21st August Club Race Night. 11th October Club Bridge Day. Sunday 15th August members attending A Service for Peace & Reflection to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War and to honour the armed forces, by kind invitation from The Mayor of Rugby. Rushden and District Charity Clay Pigeon shoot 5th September. Towcester and District Membership Actions: Hoping that the Zone's membership stalls will produce new Members. Wellingborough and District We are looking into holding a “Visually Impaired Bowls tournament” Charter Lunch on October 25th

Club

Name

Members Membership Actions

Done and to do

Cost

Spent/

planned

Last

report

This

report Poten’l

Northampton 13 14 Nil Diabetes awareness display

used Nil

Northampton 80 20 19 1 1 resigned new member being

inducted in September Nil

Rugby Rokeby 24 23 1 Nil

Rushden and

District 5 5 ½

2 shown interest but have yet to

attend a meeting. Nil

Towcester and

District 18 19 Nil Awareness Display used Nil

Wellingborough

and District 13 15 1 Possible from Advert Nil

Club Activities since last report (separate table for each club)

Club Name Northampton On MyLCI?

Community

Services

7 Lions attended Community Day at Mount Pleasant Baptist

Church, 5

Lions assisted at Zone Sports Day at Benham Sports Centre.

Fundraising

Activities Nil

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Club Name Northampton On MyLCI?

Fellowship

Activities

Visit of President June Wilkinson to Handover of Presidency

of

Chateaudun Lions Club, France., President June Wilkinson

and IPA

Cath Kendall present at District Changeover Luncheon and

Zone

Presidents Meeting, Dinner Meetings held in various

restaurants and

A Dinner meeting held in Pres. June Wilkinson’s home.

Other Comments None

Club Name Northampton 80 On MyLCI?

Community

Services

Reading Action Program – Member listening to young

children read in local school on a weekly basis.

Talking Newspaper – Members reading articles and acting

as technicians for the talking newspaper on a monthly basis.

Recycled spectacles – 1576 collected and recycled.

Hope Centre – BBQ held for all the volunteer staff

White Heather Club – transport provided.

MIAB – Contact made with local fire service to remind them

of the scheme and bottles handed over.

Youth – Snooker table donated by Kislingbury Bowls club

delivered to Billingbrook Special School for their youth club.

Meeting held with two Borough Councillors and chair of the

Youth Forum for Northampton to provide information

regarding Lions Youth programs.

Special School Sports Festival - attended

Guide Dogs for the Disabled -Sponsored Lands’ End to John

O’Groats tractor journey

Mencap – Undertaken garden and ground maintenance on a

bi-weekly basis.

Hospital transport – members conveyed patient to Oxford

over a number of days for treatment.

Fundraising

Activities Final sums being collected for the Easter Egg Raffle

Fellowship

Activities

Picnic at Cannons Ashby

Walk and meal

Handover Sunday lunch. Lion Trevor Harrison and Lion Doug

Cooper awarded Melvin Jones Fellowships

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Club Name Northampton 80 On MyLCI?

Other Comments

Several members attended MD Convention.

Club has been awarded the Centennial Service Challenge

Meetings held with Saxon House and Chapel House to agree

program of events.

All new committees have met and programs outlined for the

next lions year.

Centennial Committee set up which will liaise with

Northampton Club.

Attended Zone Chairpersons Tea Party

Attended District Handover

Club Name Rugby Rokeby On MyLCI?

Community

Services

a)Marshalls at local Bikathon, b) collection at Tesco’s for

Diabetes UK c) members attended Special Schools Sports

Day in Northampton,

Fundraising

Activities

a)Music Quiz, b)Casino at Bourton & Frankton Village Hall,

c)Annual Golf Day at Lutterworth Golf Club

Fellowship

Activities Club Meeting with speaker from Myton Hospice

Other Comments

14th June Club Charter Lunch, 14th July Club attended funeral

of Lion Ted Wilkinson. Amount raised from our annual Air

Ambulance Sponsored in April is just over £5,000.

Club Name Rushden and District On MyLCI?

Community

Services

We helped at the sports day and had a fund raising come

membership drive at Party in the Park. No new members

forthcoming.

We are also heavily involved with another hoarder.

Fundraising

Activities Party in the Park Bric-Brac stall

Fellowship

Activities None

Other Comments None

Club Name Towcester and District On MyLCI?

Community

Services

Spectacles continue to be dispatched to Chichester at the

rate of about 200 a month. Supply of MIAB maintained,

Monitoring Youth Vision Café. new Community service officer

appointed upon

appointment of previous CSO to be President

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Club Name Towcester and District On MyLCI?

Fundraising

Activities

Having fund raising stalls at village fete and Towcester U3A

Summer fete with new device crested by a member to light

up when a prize is won.

Running Towcester Farmers Market once a month. All rents

from stallholders to Charity account

Fellowship

Activities

Monthly social events with partners country walk, Summer

hand-over

Meal and cheese tasting evening

Other Comments None

Club Name Wellingborough and District On MyLCI?

Community

Services

Took part in the Zone Special School Sports Day

Recycled spectacles. 3 members are helping schools with

reading

Fundraising

Activities

Fashion Show with Kettering Lions raised £1200

Fellowship

Activities

Canal trip in June during which we held our handover at

Foxton Locks

Took part in the Kettering Clubs quiz evening Club BBQ

Other Comments None

NAME: Vacant OFFICE: Zone Chairman, Zone I DATE: August 2015 SECTION 2: INTERNATIONAL NAME: Femi Onabolu OFFICE: International Committee Chairman, DATE: August 2015 and Europa Forum. DECISIONS REQUIRED: That the final balance of £2,000.00 pledged for completion of the Fendell Village Primary School building Project in Liberia be forwarded. JUSTIFICATION:

The Fendell Village project in Liberia is nearing completion and we shall soon be requested to forward the remaining £2,000 of our pledge to enable completion before the start of the new School year in September. £5,000.00 of the pledged £7,000.00 has already been sent and photographs of Construction works to roofing stage had been forwarded to us. I believe over £6,000 has already been collected from our members and Clubs. Subsidy if required will be under £1,000.00.

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

International Committee: Membership of the committee for the new Lions year is constituted as follows: (a) Bill Ranautta takes over as International Relations officer. He served on the committee as

LCIF officer for 3 previous years. (b) Carole Moseley retains her position as Water Projects and Street children officer for the

3rd successive years. (c) Jaap de Jonge joins the committee as North Sea Lions officer (d) PDG Heather Lee brings her wealth of Lions activities into the committee as LCIF officer (e) I retain the position of Chairman in the committee and will continue to look after the “Adopt

an International Lions Club’s Local Project”.

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The committee met in June for a Change-over and to familiarise themselves with their new colleagues and counter-parts and brain storm on the programme for the year.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Firstly, I wish to thank DG Heather for providing the committee with 5 members this year; it will ensure successful implementation of programmes. .

It is my objective this Lion’s year to:

Successfully Chair and coordinate the activities of the Committee

Work out strategies for input of new ideas by the newly expanded committee to ensure involvement and Clubs’ participation in our programmes and projects.

Motivate attendance of committee members at Zone and Club meetings for promotion of programmes and projects

Complete the fund raising for construction of Village Primary School in Liberia and encourage completion of Kenya’s project for pumping water to Green Houses for farming purposes to empower single mothers provide for education of their children.

Ensure that Lions are kept informed of International activities through our Newsletters. NAME: Bill Ranautta OFFICE: International Relations DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended the first International Committee Meeting for this year. Attended the District Governor’s Handover. Held a Meeting with PDG Heather Lee, the incoming LCIF co-ordinator, for the handover. I passed on the last yearend figures to Lion Heather and I am sure she will be reporting on that. I will be attending a Meeting with the MD IRO in September 2015 to gain the most upto date information and advancement on International Relations Programmes. The Programmes I shall be reporting on are as follows:- United Nations Days School in a Box (Edukit) Gift for Living Moorfield/Lions Korle Bu Trust Malawi Scholarship Scheme Disasters Home & Away and Twinning. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

It is early in year and I shall be gathering all the necessary information and material in due course to meet my chalanging role. I shall try and attend as many Zone & Club Meetings as possible to encourage Clubs to be mindful of needs of others Localy and Globally. NAME: Jaap de Jonge OFFICE: North Sea Lions DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Organised the Board meeting of the 35th board meeting of NSL to take place in Solihull 11-13/9. Hotel (Ramada) has been arranged. 10 of the 11 NSL officers and a number of former NSL officers join. We will see apx. 15 Lions with partners from abroad to attend the weekend.

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Program starts Friday 11/9, with board meeting 12/9 morning, afternoon program and festive dinner. Please contact NSL Officer if you are interested to take part.

Purchased a Pull up banner and projector for presentations

Visited following to give presentations: Zone C meeting, Birmingham Chinatown, Acocks Green

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

To support the International team.

To visit clubs and zone meetings to explain the purpose and aims of NSL. I implore YOU to invite me to enable me to give a short presentation. So far on the agenda: Rugby, Corby & District and Nuneaton for presentations

To continue to encourage clubs to support NSL with a donation.

To increase the number of clubs donating with the aim that the fast majority does donate.

To ensure that the 35th NSL board meeting is a great success.

To ensure that 105M is a full, well respected partner in NSL. NAME: Heather Lee OFFICE: LCIF Co-ordinator DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: This is not a cabinet decision but a personal one for every Lion on Cabinet. To maximise the fantastic work that LCIF does for Humanitarian Initiatives, Sight, Youth Initiatives, and Disaster areas, the charity needs ongoing funds. I have a limited amount of bronze Contributing Member lapel pin for 2015-2016 which I will be bringing to Cabinet. I am encouraging you as leaders within Lions to wear your pin. The donation for the pin is US$20 as a minimum or £15 as a minimum, I will check with the District Treasurer the conversion rate. I can also obtain Silver Contributing Pins for a donation of US$50 and Gold Contributing pin for a donation of US$100 I would also like to promote the one Shot One Life Lions Measles initiative and I will have the badges with me at Cabinet. (there is also matched funding from the Gates Foundation and Gavi ) LCIF wish to raise US$30 million JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: LCIF is OUR charity and we are supporting it with donations from Contributing Member Pins and the One Shot One Life donations. LCIF has been ranked as best NGO. The pins are also good for PR. The measles initiative is also part of our Centenary Celebrations. ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Attended the International committee meeting Completed a handover from Bill Ranauta Attended the MD LCIF officers meeting at MDHQ ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To keep learning and improving knowledge about LCIF and its functions. Zone Chairmen, please invite me to your meetings to talk about LCIF. Cabinet members, does your club have new members? Do they know about LCIF and the work it does? Do your older members know about LCIF? Do you know how many Melvin Jones Foundation Awards your club can give? Does your club know about Contributing Members pins and the Measles Initiative? Invite me to your club meeting please. Last but not least to keep the DG team and Cabinet informed of the latest news from LCIF. NAME: Carole Moseley OFFICE: Water Project Officer / Street Children DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None

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JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING 1.Kenyan Water Project 1.1 During the Lion year 2014 - 2015, £2,500.00 has been donated by 25 Clubs across the District 1.2 The cost of the project is £5000 and the project will continue into 2015-2016. 1.3 An update of the Kenyan Water Project and a request for more Clubs to contribute was sent to Clubs via the 105M Webmaster at the end of July 2015 1.4 Continue to liaise with Nepal contact, PDG Biju Bajrachary, regarding the power point presentation he promised to send before the Nepal earthquake to enable members to see the completion of the whole project. 2.Street Children 1.1 During the Lion year 2014-2015, £1,425.00 has been donated by 23 Clubs for forwarding to Multiple District for the chosen charity Railway Children. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: 1.1 Support twinning as appropriate 2.2 Continue to liaise with Nepal. 2.3 Continue to support and promote the Kenyan Project and Railway Children. SECTION 3: COMMUNICATIONS NAME: Simon Moss OFFICE: Communication Chairman & Service Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Held meeting of communication committee to review communication plan objectives. There will be a meeting of all district PR officers on 11 October but a soft launch of the PR toolkit will take place before then. Some information is available via the MD website at http://lionsclubs.co/MembersNews/pr-and-marketing/ ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Work with the communications team to

Bring the district website in line with the new MD look and feel

Encourage the use of good PR material by clubs through all the available channels

Produce a membership video (provisional title “Why I joined Lions”)

Produce a regular Midland News

Ensure district competitions are well publicised and encourage clubs to participate. As Service Officer

Build on the work done by Mike Cooke to encourage the sharing of best practices and resources for club fund raising and service activities

NAME: Joy Haffner OFFICE: Webmaster DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

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I purchased a new laptop, the one that I used for district work was 5 years old and sooooooooooooooo slow – it was painful…. You might remember it as the one that stopped working at 2014 district convention….. My other one has only a small amount of disk space so not enough to cope!!! I have attended two communications team meetings’ via Skype or Fuze – hence saving on travelling time and expenses. Updated and tested generic email addresses for district officers. Updated the mailing list with 2015-16, Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers and Membership (those that had been filled in on MyLCI). Last Lions year there was over 750 on the mailing list but I am currently working on the mailing list it from scratch so that if clubs want to target a particular region, it will be easier for me to do. Published Midland News and DG’s Newsletter. I have asked verbally and via email all district officers for a short personal resume and information about their role for the web site most of these are now received and website updated, (can I thank those that have given me their information – the timely and early response was appreciated) but I am still waiting on some members to finish composing and to return them to me, so that they can also be added. I have sent out as requested emails to those on the district mailing list. Can I please ask Zone Chairman and District Officers, to remind Club Secretaries the importance of filling in officers details on MyLCI especially email addresses. Information is downloaded from MyLCI not only for the directory, but for the mailing list. As of the 30th June not all information had been put on, I have sent the information to last year’s officers but they have not always past it on (or again not been on there). If the details are not on MyLCI then clubs won’t receive information. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To complete the update of the website profiles – but this can only be done if I get the information……To circulate information around the District. Update the website as required. To publish news of forthcoming and past events to increase the publicity for the district and Lions in general. Attend the Communications Committee Meetings. NAME: Claire de Jonge-Vors OFFICE: Public Relations DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Opened Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Set up a spreadsheet for all the clubs in the district regarding web, Facebook and Twitter activity

2 meetings with the communications team. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

To continue observing clubs internet activity

To visit clubs and zone meetings to explain the importance of exposure on the internet, using the various media available and ensuring it is up to date.

Awaiting training package from the National PR team in order to commence this work NAME: Jaap de Jonge OFFICE: Midland News Editor & Lion Liaison Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

I did receive articles from clubs, which I have edited, assembled into the newsletter format and passed on to our webmaster without delay ensuring timely publication. On top of that the Blog

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has been updated as soon as possible. The articles are also than mentioned on Twitter and Facebook, reaching about 100 hits a month.

I have continued to add new columns to the Newsletter, the latest one: Obituaries. Also the first paid for advertisement has been received.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

To support the Communications team.

To continue to encourage Lions to submit articles to Midlands News to keep their fellow Lions informed.

To make the Midlands News letter a “must read” for all members in the District. NAME: Ken Barker OFFICE: Competitions DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Held Hand Over meeting with my predecessor. Information, rules and application forms updated on District website. Information regarding deadlines for all competitions publicised in Midlands News and via all-user email. Peace Poster, Essay and Photographic competitions publicised in Midlands News and via all-user email. Continue to receive entries for Travelling Lion competition. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Continue to promote all competitions via Midlands News, Email and Zone visits. Find independent judge for website competition. NAME: Mavis Cooke OFFICE: Almoner DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted SECTION 4: YOUTH NAME: Christine Moss OFFICE: Youth Chairman DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: The district has had a new Young Ambassador trophy which was sponsored by Rugby Rokeby Lions. As they had not seen the trophy I took it to their meeting in May. This was followed by a trip to Dudley Lions Club to hand the trophy over to the club for presentation to last years’ winner. I attended international convention and District Changeover. I have also been mentoring Bromsgrove, Worcester and Exhibition lions clubs with various issues around the treasurer role and dues. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Support the youth committee in promoting the youth portfolio

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NAME: Barbara Gray OFFICE: Young Leaders in Service DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: 43 certificates from 7 Clubs were awarded as follows:

9 GOLD awards & 7 SILVER awards sponsored by Harborough Twenty 12 Lions 4 GOLD awards & 4 SILVER awards sponsored by Kettering & District Lions 5 GOLD awards & 8 SILVER awards sponsored by Shakespeare Lions 3 GOLD awards sponsored by Hinckley & Burbage Lions 1 GOLD award sponsored by Evesham Lions 1 GOLD award sponsored by Marston Green & District Lions 1 GOLD award sponsored by Warwick Lions

TOTAL AWARDS for Lions year 2014/15 = 144 (78 GOLD & 66 SILVER) from 14 Clubs (For Lions year 2013/14 the total number of awards was 103 from 22 Clubs)

Attended YLiS Presentations and promotional events

Attended LRP & F&A Committee Meetings

Attended 5th – 7th June VDG Training with VDG John

Attended Charters and Club Business Meetings when invited

Attended District Handover Lunch ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

To continue to liaise with MD YLiS Officer re certificate applications

To continue to respond to queries & requests from all Clubs & other organisations, offer advice and promote all Youth programmes

To communicate with all Lions re the progress made this year and update the information re how to run the scheme, through a Youth newsletter or Midland News, via email and District website

To attend Youth Committee & Cabinet Meetings, and act as Minute Sec for F & A Meetings

To identify and support a successor to take on the YLiS District Officer post in 2016/17. I should be happy to speak to any Lion with experience of running our YLiS scheme

NAME: Cath Kendall OFFICE: Young Ambassadors DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A FACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Shakespeare Lions have already chosen their candidate for the District Final on 22nd November 2015, and I am aware of several other Lions Clubs now actively searching for their candidates. I have already sent out two emails encouraging clubs to get involved and have said I am available for any questions or visits should it be needed. I have updated my page on the website. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: I will be attending the MD Young Ambassadors meeting at MDHQ in September as the representative of 105M and as Deputy MD Chair person. I will liaise with John Barnes, Event’s Officer, re numbers and organisation for the District Final on 22nd November 2015, this is a Cabinet meeting day and all members of the Cabinet are invited to stop afterwards to hear the Candidates presentations.

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Confirm with the three judges that they are willing to continue with their posts, and provide them with up to date information re all Candidates. Attend a Zone H meeting with YLiS Officer, Barbara Grey (Kettering Lions Club), to meet with NYAC, re their involvement with Youth activities in Northamptonshire, and any support with Lions activities. Continue to encourage all Lions Clubs within the District to get involved with this great Competition. NAME: Jackie Williams OFFICE: Youth Exchange DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: - ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To interest Lions again in Youth Exchange I was disappointed that no one from M hosted any Youth Exchangees this year. The District seems to be under the impression that it is a free holiday or they are to old to entertain young people. That couldn’t be farther from the truth Youth Exchange is not an 18-30 free holiday but a cultural exchange. Young people are sponsored by Lions Clubs to experience a culture different to their own. You are hopefully hosting the leaders of the future and help give them an understanding of life in a different culture and how we live and work together. The idea of living in a family environment gives them a better understanding of life in Britain than being put up in hotel and doing the tourist thing. Hence age should not come into the equation. You can point them in the right direction of local attractions but they should make their own way there and you certainly shouldn’t pay for them. Treat them like a family member make hem hover their room or put them on the washing up rota and show them how to use the washing machine, or you can treat them like a guest but don’t put yourself in financial hardship hosting them but going to attractions that you normal wouldn’t go to or eating out every night. That isn’t the idea. As an MD we were unable to find enough host for the young people coming into the country this year, which meant that some were put up in youth hostels not placed with a lions Now Birmingham is not being used as the main UK arrival and departure airport District M seem to have lost interest. Alan James did pick up 2 Japanese from Birmingham before passing them onto Paul Withers. I intend to put Youth Exchange back on the District map and I am always available to answer any questions about funding. Zone chairman please speak to me about a Zone hosting a Youth Exchangee It can work well with clubs in the zone taking it in turn to show the exchangee their area. I am available to attend Zone meeting and explain the Youth exchange Programme. We have Marston Green Lions Club interested in sending a young lady out on youth Exchange next year. NAME: Terry Smith OFFICE: Lifeskills Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: After attending last cabinet meeting I have:

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Attended Zone C meeting and become part of an embryonic Youth Group initially working on YLiS with 3 Lions Clubs which should open up opportunities to get Lifeskills Resources into the organisations these YLiS are part of.

Met with Andy Pemberton to plan a way forward and try to develop a symbiotic relationship with Andrew Cooper and Services for Education in Birmingham. Services for Education (S4E) is a charitable company (No. 07739831) formed of three component services formerly provided by Birmingham City Council; the Music Service, the Health Education Service, and the Learning & Assessment Service. The charity commenced trading in September 2012. This organisation work with 60% of the primary schools across Birmingham.

I’ve researched a contact with Solihull which I hope Andy Pemberton and I might be able to work with to launch a high profile Healthy Schools (________________) Program like the very successful London Lions Program

I have attended the DLO meeting at MDHQ ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Create a data base of organisations ref with Lions Clubs to promote Lifeskills

Promote the long awaited launch of one of our most successful publications ‘Life Changes 2’

Promote Lifeskills across the District

Get invites to Zone meetings OBJECTIVES: To increase the take up Lions MD105 Lifeskills Ltd materials in schools and other organisations working with youth, building upon current good practice and increasing the variety of methods of engagement, raising the profile of Lions as an educational service provider and increasing the relationships clubs have with youth organisations. TARGET: To be the district with the highest sales and to have linked 10 organisations with 10 Lions clubs. NAME: Richard Williams OFFICE: Leo’s DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted SECTION 5: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT NAME: Sarah Hill OFFICE: Health Committee DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Taken on role, started working with new team. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Meet with team and sort out for new Lions year. NAME: Linda Cross OFFICE: Sight Officer & LEHP DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

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I am now starting to encourage clubs to take sight test leaflets to their various fundraising stalls. These could easily be joined by Diabetes leaflets & Message in a Bottle to show the public what we do. Could lead to interest in Membership if you get chance to talk to your customers! ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To encourage clubs to hand out leaflets for eye tests & the L.E.H.P. leaflets. This could alert members of the public to the potential health problems that could be diagnosed by the optician, as well as improving sight with corrective lenses if needed. Also to send again details for the collection of unwanted spectacles to be sent to the Lions Club of Chichester. They also are the central collection point for used hearing aids, which along with spectacles, are refurbished & sent to 3rd World Countries. I will also be asking clubs to contribute to the Sight Appeal on the District Wish List, so that we can continue with our contribution to tackling eyesight problems in 3rd World Countries. NAME: Roger Handcock OFFICE: Speech & Hearing Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: None ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Working on next issue of HEAR THIS publication. I am always looking for Speech & Hearing related articles and comments, but hardly received any in the past ten years! New cabinet, new district officers – how about a speech & hearing related contribution from YOU. If you require any information, just give me a call. I will also be looking at a number of hearing awareness related issues with a view to better understanding of hearing impairment. I have acquired some more used hearing aids which I will be passing on for use in third world countries. Please pass the word round and if you know of anyone who has a used hearing aid that is no longer required, I can make use of it. I have been invited to the annual Multiple District Speech & Hearing meeting at MD Headquarters on Saturday 5th September 2015. Unfortunately I am unable to attend. The new MD Speech & Hearing Officer, Derek Rutter, has requested that if I am unable to attend, can I nominate a deputy to come in my place. Considering I have once again not been able to find anyone to take on the job of District 105M Speech & Hearing Officer, I have absolutely no idea of who I can ask to deputise for me. If anyone would be prepared to do so, perhaps you would let me know ASAP. Apologies, I will not be attending the Cabinet meeting on 16th August 2015. NAME: Pauline Fanti OFFICE: Diabetes officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: This is my first report as the new Diabetes Officer, I am still finding out about it. I am due to meet with Lion Bob Dutton for him to hand over Barbara’s work she very proudly did.

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I have attended Stratford’s River Festival where Shakespeare Lions had a Diabetes Testing Gazebo this was done with the help of Lloyds Chemist in King Heath, 43 people agreed to be tested and several of those were referred to their Doctor. I now have a contact from the team. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: I would like all clubs to consider having a Diabetes Testing at any of their events and hope they will get in touch so that I can arrange this for them. I look forward to serving in this position with great enthusiasm. NAME: Danielle Benn OFFICE: Learning Difficulties/Special Olympics DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: I have contacted two clubs regarding individual enquiries about promoting accessibility/ wheelchair access at club events. Made contact with the incoming MD Officer to try to clarify the job role for this district position. Familiarised myself with the new health committee members and their job roles within the district. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To continue to encourage clubs & individual Lions to ensure; where possible that club events are as accessible. Alongside this I aim to encourage clubs and members to promote accessibility at events to be inclusive. I will offer help and support on the appropriate ways in which to convey this information. I will also ensure that this year I have continuous contact with the MD Officer to enable information regarding Special Olympics and Learning Disabilities is filtered down to club level. NAME: Anita Bedi OFFICE: MiaB/Medic Alert DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: New contact made and passing on the broachers Planning to contact the Zone A chair for the dates ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Visiting Zone meetings Attending the cabinet meeting NAME: Dave Jeavons OFFICE: Environmental Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

1. I have received details of the MD Environmental Photographic Competition and I will ensure that those details are circulated to Clubs and I will encourage participation.

2. I have contacted County Environment Officers and Conservators with a view to identifying conservation projects to involve Lions Clubs and youth groups with whom we are associated.

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My intention is that the young people undertake the more direct activities, with Lions members in a supporting role. This will be fulfilling the objectives of our Centennial core Environment and Youth activities.

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: 1. I will firm up on the discussions which I have held with County Environment Officers and

circulate to Clubs the available projects. 2. I will visit Clubs, whilst accompanying the District Governor, and promote the iniatives of the

Health Group. SECTION 6: GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM NAME: Andy Pemberton OFFICE: GMT Coordinator DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: DG Target to grow by 53 New Club 25 Drop -72 Add 100 includes 5 Join together branch clubs Net Growth 53 Actions -Certified Guiding Lions for 15 weakest clubs ( less than 10) by 30 October

Have to request District GLT to provide list of CGLs Weakest Clubs to be agreed with Zone and Region chairs by 31st July

Meetings with Regions Chairs and Zone Chairs only began 3rd August -Zone Chairs to put retention and membership satisfaction as highest priority

On going at meetings discussing tools available

-GLT/GMT with DG team meeting every month on-line.All details of Club visit information needs to be circulated to to GMT GLT Set up 1st meeting with DG 12th August, need to agree forward schedule -Every Club to have a membership Officer, name to GMT and enter details on MyLCI. List of missing data will be circulated

-GMT/GLT to issue survey October 2015 to measure membership activity -GMT to confirm by end Dec 2015 Membership Satisfaction Survey completed

To be discussed at Aug 12th meeting -Mentoring guide, Club Health Programme, Membership guide to every Club by 30th October On order, and links to LCI will be circulated

Empower Zone Chairs with budget for membership activity -Total £4,500 A £1,000 B £ 250 C £ 250 D £ 500 E £ 500 F £ 500 G £ 500 H £ 500 I £ 500

At meeting with Region and Zone Chairs Budget being discussed. Region Chairs will sanction payment to Treasurer, with copy to GMT Coordinator

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-We have to raise awareness of Lions and give confidence to members to talk about Lions GMT and PR need to support

To be discussed at Aug 12th meeting, need GLT support -Training on Radio interviewing one session per Zone at least one per club.

To be discussed at Aug 12th meeting, need GLT support -Every Club sends one member to a series of Just Ask workshops, Face to Face selling with confidence

To be discussed at Aug 12th meeting, need GLT support Every Club to be challenged to get on the Radio in October Lions awareness week and world Sight day

To be discussed at with PR Team, need PR support -Raise profile PR to organise

Every MP elected in 105M gets letter with Lions in the community £100 Every mayor appointed in May gets a letter with Lions in the community, better still get a visit and photo opportunity. Every Club has to give a list of 25 contacts to whom they are sending quarterly Newsletter To be discussed at with PR Team

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Start with Wolverhampton. Need to raise profile Cannot build on existing Clubs PR will hopefully have a knock on effect for existing Clubs Use New Club Development programme framework Budget £3,000 Press, posters, Bus Trains Schools Healthy Eating Programme Target is 200,000 people why not as many members as Solihull

Region 2 Location has to be identified by Region target has to be challenged Budget £500

Region 3 Location has to be identified by Region target has to be challenged Budget £500 On-going at meetings with Region Chairs discussing potential targets, Extension Officer to agree and help set up planning

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Finalise meetings with Region and Zone Chairs Meeting with DG/GMT/GLT – set up forward schedule of meetings Meeting with Long Range Planning to discuss membership section Ensure membership discussed at Forum NAME: Douglas Cross OFFICE: GMT Liaison Officer DATE: August 2015 Following various meetings a considerable sum of money has been set aside this year for all membership events including of course possible new clubs. NEW CLUBS Warwick Oken I reported last time that after quite a few meetings with possible new members 22 at one stage – they have decided not to join Lions. But lessons should be learnt: - They did not like the wait of months before approval to go ahead was granted.

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The general feeling was the cost of Lions was to high $30.00 to join plus usual half year subs of say £30.00 Birmingham Quinton Region Chairman Paul Murphy will update report at Cabinet on details in connection with the club branch, but a possible yellow card drop is planned for September. We still have both new locations and indeed locations were clubs have folded years which could be reformed – and were Lions service to the community is required Certainly Leamington Spa, Coleshill, Atherstone, Henley in Arden and numerous Districts in the City of Birmingham and northern areas of 105M fit into this category EXISTING CLUB BRANCHES Alcester An extra member will probably be transferred into club. . REBUILDING The membership committee’s main aim is to lift clubs struggling for members and we are working from the lowest number upwards firstly to 10 number, But help is always required from senior Lions. Evesham Vale & Pershore Lions Club Do not have any members registered at present. Andy will update at cabinet Birmingham Exhibition Lions Club Are possibly going to meet at Hatchford Brook Golf Club which is more or less on their own "patch" and membership drives can be planned. But still 8 members at least the officers are carrying on. Birmingham Edgbaston Lions Club still not meeting, a permanent meeting place must be found – reluctant to change the name and great difficulty in collecting subs. Please look Ann Pemberton’s up to date list for clubs membership numbers this will clearly show the number of clubs we have with LOW membership. FAR TO MANY NAME: Lion Ann Pemberton OFFICE: Registrar DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Have continued to review membership stats, as all District Officers have access to MyLCI they are always up-to-date with numbers by Club As usual I am unsure how accurate they are I am not sure as only half the clubs in the District have updated (or completed a no change to) the MyLCI data base, but a review the returned LION Magazine listing maintained at MDHQ indicates high level of accuracy. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Remain available for any queries from Club Secretaries/District Officers, which are very few.

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SECTION 7: GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM NAME: Ian Haffner OFFICE: Global Leadership Coordinator DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: As this is a new role for me I have attended some of the workshops for incoming club officers mainly as an observer as these were already planned before the start of this Lions year. Development Officer Lion June Lloyd-Adams and Development team delivered the workshops and all were well attended, the standard of presentations was as usual very high. I met with outgoing GLT co-ordinator Lion Pauline Fanti for a handover, thanks Pauline. I also met with Development Officer Lion June and new addition to the GLT team Lion Paul Murphy to discuss roles and workshops to follow in the new Lions year. I have dates in the diary for a GMT/GLT Planning meeting arranged for 12th August just before the August Cabinet meeting and a MD GLT co-ordinators meeting at MDHQ for 22nd August to consider plans and priorities for coming year. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

1. To prepare and implement an action Plan (in progress) for coming year and medium term. 2. To motivate Club leaders to establish goals and develop Club programs that enhance

leadership skills. 3. Ensure communication with GLT/GMT and GLT MD is ongoing… 4. To communicate with other District GLT Leaders to share ideas and goals. 5. To work with the District Development Team in providing appropriate development opportunity

to all our leaders and prospective leaders and continue the high standards.

6. To continually review Plans and objectives 7. To increase the number of Lions making use of the development opportunities available.

NAME: June Lloyd-Adams OFFICE: Development Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

On the 2 and 23 May the GLT presented workshops to Club Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers at The Arden Hotel. These were reasonably well attended and the feedback was very positive. The one comment made, which will be taken into consideration next year, was that both of these dates fell on a Bank Holiday weekend. Next year the two dates offered will avoid these two weekends. I would like to thank all members of the GL team for their involvement and participation in these workshops. And I would like to thank Lion Pauline Fanti for all her hard work over the past 4 years as GLT Coordinator. The workshop for District Officers was postponed and is being now offered in August. I attended a meeting in Worcester on 19 May with Lions Ian Haffner and Paul Murphy to discuss the forthcoming year and how we would like to progress the GLT. We discussed the new role of Support Officer. I attended District Changeover on 19 July. As a Guiding Lion for Evesham I assisted at a fundraising concert in Evesham, along with

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Lion Pauline Fanti, on 19 June. This was a very successful event but sadly did not generate any new members for the club, which was the main aim. I have also attended their business meetings. At the July business meeting in Evesham the decision was made to close the club. Every effort has been made to recruit new members and with only 3 members remaining it is not thought to be viable to continue. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

A workshop is planned for Sunday 16 August to follow on from the Cabinet meeting. It is hoped that as many officers as possible will see this as an opportunity to plan for the year ahead. Notification has been sent out. It is planned to hold a meeting with all the GLT to discuss proposals for future workshops, Autumn Forum and a long-range plan. I am looking forward to working with the GL team and with Lions Ian and Paul. SECTION 8: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION NAME: John Gray OFFICE: Chairman, F&A Committee DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED:

Request that the District Officers’ Recommendation List 2015/16 be approved JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS:

Recommended Donations List: District Officers have considered the projects which they recommend to Clubs for support. A draft list is attached to this report with supporting explanations, to assist Clubs when considering their donations. If approved, the list will be issued to Clubs in time for their September business meetings

ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Chaired F & A Committee Meeting on 21st July ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Chair next F & A Committee Meeting on 3rd November

Lions 105M - District Officers’ Recommendations for Donations 2015/16

Clubs are requested to consider the recommendations below, and to make donations as soon as possible in this Lions' year in order that the projects concerned can be up and running without delay. The list identifies the District Officers responsible for each project.

Donations should be made via the District Treasurer and clearly identify the projects to which they refer and the amounts to be allocated to each. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

International Committee - Chairman Femi Onabolu

North Sea Lions - recommended minimum donation £100 As a District which is a founder member of North Sea Lions there is an obligation, confirmed at District 105M Convention this year, to pay our annual contribution to the NSL organisation. District Officer Jaap requested £100 donation per Club to fulfil this obligation and support the chosen project. He will attend Club or Zone Meetings to give further details. District Officer: Lion Jaap de Jonge

Fendall Village School Project, Liberia + Greenhouse Water Project, Kenya - recommended donation £150 total per Club to enable both projects to be completed* Work is ongoing, in cooperation with the Greater Monrovia Lions Club in Liberia, to fund the construction of a proper school building for over 100 children between the ages of 4 and 14 years in

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order to encourage children from the village to go to school. The nearest school otherwise is 7 kilometres away by foot. The Lions Club of Kakameja in Kenya manage this project, constructing and overseeing greenhouse farming. Water is piped from a nearby reservoir to the greenhouse for widows and orphans to plant viable crops to cultivate and sell at market. (More details in Midland News). *To avoid confusion the F & A Committee felt it was essential that no further projects should be started before existing ones are completed District Officers: Lion Femi Onabolu & Lion Carole Moseley

LCIF (Undesignated) - recommended donation £100 The Undesignated funds raised by LCIF remain credited to each Club’s account and can always be used by each Club either for particular purposes or for purchase of a Melvin Jones Fellowship for a deserving member of the Club or community (i.e. becomes designated). The funds go into a pot from which emergency disaster relief grants are taken, along with all other grants for specific humanitarian purposes that are applied for by Districts. Without these monies LCIF would be unable to respond with immediate financial relief when a disaster occurs, such as the floods in the UK and the Balkans, the Earthquake in Nepal or the Typhoon in the Philippines. LCIF can also provide elements of funding for specific large Capital projects and Sight First projects on application by Districts for grant funding. District Officer: Lion Heather Lee

Edukits – recommended donation £100 In areas where there are natural disasters or conflicts, it is important to maintain some stability for young children. UNICEF and Lions have been working together for many years to supply EDUKITS to these areas. One kit contains all the necessary teaching supplies for one teacher and up to 40 pupils, including a solar or wind-up radio so that contact can be maintained with the outside world. EDUKITS have been supplied to areas such as Haiti, Pakistan and Syria. We recommend that Clubs be asked for a contribution of £100 towards the cost of a kit, but Clubs may pay for a full kit at £170 each if they would prefer. One Shot One Life Measles Project - recommended donation £50 LCIF and Lions are collaborating with Measles Initiative partners to rescue children worldwide from measles. Measles is one of the world's deadliest vaccine preventable diseases: 450 children die each day yet, for less than US$1, we can vaccinate one child for life. Help us save 157 million children this year. LCIF continues efforts to help children around the world through these vaccinations by committing to raise US$30 million by 2017, the 100 year anniversary of Lions Clubs International. If Lions and LCIF meet this goal working alongside the GAVI Alliance, the contributions will be matched by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, allowing LCIF and Lions to provide US$60 million for vaccinations. Learn more at www.lcif.org help2read - recommended donation £50

“A child born to a mother who can read .....has a 50% greater chance of surviving past 5 years old”. “If all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted from poverty” (UNESCO)

help2read UK is currently working in partnership with School Aid on a project in Malawi, generously funded by the Lions of Great Britain and Ireland, and has also worked in partnership in Namibia in recent years. (This has replaced the Malawi Education Fund). Railway Children – recommended donation £50 Railway Children is one of the five Street Children projects chosen by the Multiple District and one that we in this District have already been supporting for many years. Railway Children’s motto is “getting to street kids before the streets get to them”. They work both in the UK and abroad, picking up vulnerable children off the streets and helping them to either get back with their families or finding them suitable places to stay out of harm’s way. They provide food, clothing, education and counselling. Health Committee - Chairman Sarah Hill

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Comprehensive Eye Services (CES) - recommended donation £250 For those of you who have been in Lions for a number of years, you may remember Eye Camps. These were literally tents with possibly a pressure cooker for producing sterile equipment. These, in remote parts of Northern India, were manned by Eye Surgeons who gave up their weekends and holidays for free, to provide their skills to help restore sight. The people these camps catered for did not have access to money for hospital treatment, or even hospitals. CES has brought “Eye Camps” into the 21st Century, as far as possible, by aiming to set up Vision Centres in rural areas. Centres like this are helping to reach many more people and raising awareness of eye health throughout the region. More of these are needed. CES takes a holistic approach to eye care and aims to improve eye health in three ways.

Treatment of eye diseases and conditions. Promotion of eye health to prevent diseases spreading and conditions going untreated. Support for people who are incurably blind to help them integrate into their communities.

The CES programme is able to offer something to everyone with a sight related problem – a blind person is given rehabilitation or training, a blind child will be helped to access school and all other eye problems are dealt with appropriately through health education, treatment or surgery. District Officer: Lion Linda Cross Special Olympics Great Britain - recommended donation £50 A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) and Lions Clubs International MD105 in May 2010. MD 105’s main role with SOGB is to provide matched funding to help, train and guide some 8,000 athletes with special needs on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. Some of the monies will also be used to provide kit for the athletes at future major events and that kit will include the Lions logo. English Federation of Disability Sport – recommended donation £50 A similar memorandum exists between MD 105 and EFDS an organisation that Lions have been associated with for over 20 years. Many Lions in this district have supported EFDS as volunteers but money is required to support their work. District Officer: Lion Danielle Benn

Youth Committee - Chairman Christine Moss

The F & A Committee recommends that we do not ask Clubs for a contribution to District Youth Projects this year. Reminder to all Clubs that the request which is for MD Youth Projects and goes to the MD Youth Trust Fund, is now £4 per member and will appear along with the January dues.

NAME: Brigitte Green OFFICE: District Secretary DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Gradually becoming more familiar with my new role but things becoming clearer. Prepared and circulated minutes for August Cabinet meeting. Prepared the Directory pages for the new MD Directory for our District including new Cabinet pages and Clubs Section Worked with the District Governor and webmaster and Circulated letters to members of new Cabinet along with Diary dates and format of Cabinet reports. Attended my first District Cabinet Changeover lunch at St Johns in July ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Continue to assist the DG and all Cabinet Officers in the smooth running of the District. Give advice and assistance to all Clubs Attend any meetings as required in my role as District Secretary

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Name: Brian Burgess Office: District Treasurer Date: August 2015 ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Please find attached both the Administration and Charity accounts prepared to 30th June 2015. These are provisional outturns subject to end of year claims presented at Cabinet. The Administration account surplus of £ 2484 is mainly due to L.C.I Membership grant of £ 1227,and a refund from the Bert Mason project £ 188 ,together with officers expense underspend approx. £ 1600. ISSUES TO REPORT. Admin Account revised Budget 2015-16 As a result of decisions and comments made at District Convention an updated 2015-16 admin budget approved by F & A is attached. Charity Account Individual Lions Clubs Clubs also need to be reminded to send copies of club charity accounts for 2013-14 only 13 received to date. Cabinet are already aware that one club has been fined for non-completion of Charity returns .Now refunded! Please see spreadsheet on M Charity International commitments. In order to complete the water projects In Kenya & Liberia clubs need to be re circulated with the appeal list. This also applies to the North Sea project for 2015-16 where we have already been requested to fund. Please note despite reminders only 36 clubs supported last year’s project. Sight Savers no longer have eye camps stopped by W.H.O. and Sight Savers trustees are recommending all donations are made on cataract operations currently located in Bangladesh at £ 30 per operation. Congratulations to the 41 District Clubs for their splendid support to the Nepal earthquakes with donations approaching £ 30,000. Future action. Trustee status an ongoing matter. NAME: Mike Cooke OFFICE: Clerk to the Trustees DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted NAME: Ron Cross OFFICE: Sergeant at Arms DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Meeting of F & A Meeting Meeting of MD105 Centennial Committee District Changeover. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: Liaison with 105M Convention Committee. Detail planning of a section of the Centennial programme. Other than that, nothing to report. Why, because only about six Lions have told me they are coming to this Cabinet meeting so we might be holding it in the little room!

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NAME: Wim Hoogerwerf OFFICE: CNRO DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: - ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: The Convention Call for 2015 will go out at the end of August and the closing date for nominations for DG, 1st VDG and Second VDG as well as resolutions will be 30th November. If any cabinet member wishes to sponsor a Cabinet Resolution to Convention then it should be discussed in principle at the meeting so that it can be formed into a resolution for the next cabinet meeting. I am available to assist the DG, Cabinet and Clubs on any matters within my competence. NAME: Danielle Benn OFFICE: Convention Host Chair No Report Submitted NAME: John Barnes OFFICE: District Events Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: I don’t have one ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Organised District changeover CONVENTION 2016 Date; 18th-20th March – at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa Hinckley The DG has visited the hotel and is happy. Preliminary details were given at Convention in March by Host Committee Chair Lion Danielle Benn Full details being presented at Autumn Forum, together with booking forms CONVENTION 2017 Suggestions please. FUTURE DATES 2015/16 All at St Johns Hotel Solihull Autumn Forum - Sunday 11th October 2015 – awaiting programme Cabinet Meetings – 22nd November 2015 21st February, & 22nd May. 2016 Young Ambassadors District final – 22nd November NAME: Ray Stephens OFFICE: Health and Safety DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: I have to date received 26 signed copies of the SMS “Statement of Intent”. At this time in the new Lionistic year it is very encouraging. I am hopeful that with the 2nd club meetings of the year being held I will receive the other 30 club statements by the end of the month. I have again this year by email appealed to Birmingham Edgbaston to sign the “Statement of Intent”. I have repeatedly requested the President of Birmingham Edgbaston Lion Randhir Sahota to sign and

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send me a copy but this has been ignored. As I stated in my last report with the exception of Birmingham Edgbaston I received a 100% return. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: This year I would like to visit Birmingham Edgbaston Club if I do not receive a signed copy of the “Statement of Intent”. This presents me with a problem, where and when do they hold their meetings? I shall continue to request all clubs to submit a signed copy of the “Statement of Intent” at the beginning of each Lionistic year. Last year I received a lot of statements during the last quarter of the year, I am worried that those clubs will think that it will cover them for this year. I shall therefore endeavour to encourage clubs to send their copies to me before the next Cabinet meeting, after this date I may then name and shame those who have not. My grateful thanks to the Development Officer Lion June Lloyd-Adams for including in the Presidents & Secretary’s workshops my suggestion “That every club have on their Agenda for the first meeting of the Lionistic Year a copy of the “Statement of Intent” ready to be signed by the President and H&S Officer”. NAME: Suresh Gohil OFFICE: Insurance Officer DATE: August 2015 No Report Submitted NAME: Eric Hughes OFFICE: District Vulnerable Persons Officer DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: I attended District Changeover on 19th July 2015. Since the last Cabinet meeting, I have completed DBS checks in respect of members of Corby, Kingswinford & Stourbridge and Shirley Lions Clubs. Arrangements are in hand to renew applications for members of Stour Valley Lions Club on Tuesday 11th August, and Castle Bromwich Lions Club on Thursday 1st October. Arrangements are also being finalised with Shakespeare Lions Club and Warwick Lions Club to renew applications for their members. I am having difficulty with some Clubs failing to return Certificate Confirmation details and therefore causing the automatic update system to fail. It is vital that these details are provided via myself to the MD Officer in order that annual checks can be completed There has still been no MD VPO meeting. The meeting scheduled for 4th July was cancelled. It is hoped that a meeting will be arranged for September. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: To continue to submit DBS applications in respect of Lions Clubs members. To advise on matters concerning the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults NAME: Martin Hill OFFICE: Centennial Committee Chairman DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Published first newsletter; attended F&A Committee; attended all-day MD Centennial meeting. Agreed Zone B meeting visit. Attended District Handover. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

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Prepare a second newsletter for distribution by the Webmistress. Prepare a table of Clubs and their Centennial activities & plans. Meet with Region Chairs and PR team to agree their involvement. Try to fix dates for further Zone Meeting visits. Attend the next MD Committee meeting, date to be confirmed. Prepare update presentation for Autumn Forum. SECTION 9: LONG RANGE PLANNING NAME: Chris Burrows OFFICE: Chair LRP Committee DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Attended last meeting of outgoing 2nd VDG (June) Attended training for 2nd VDG

Attended F & A (July) Have read the Updated LRP

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Arrange LRP meetings for September, December, March and June Arrange zone visits

Review LRP in the light of Councils decision regarding district reorganisation Review membership plans

Review financial plans and contingency arrangements SECTION 10: IPDG, 1ST VDG, 2ND VDG, PDG LIAISON, DG NAME: Ian Haffner OFFICE: Immediate Past District Governor DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING: Since the last cabinet meeting I have completed my club visits. As IPDG I am a member of F&A, LRP, GMT and GLT. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING: I will attend meetings as required in my capacity as IPDG. NAME: John Gray OFFICE: 1st Vice District Governor DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Attended District Handover Attended DG Team Meetings

Attended Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited

Attended other Lions events

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Attended final meeting of the LRP Committee in June

Chaired July meeting of the F&A Committee

Attended Vice District Governor Training School 5th to 7th June

Hosted meeting with incoming 2nd VDG

Completed revision of District Long Range Plan*, including as appendix MD Vision and Centennial projects, and inventory of known equipment and locations*

*Both items will be available on District Website before next meeting

ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Attend Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited

Agree programme of Club visits with DG Heather

Deputise for DG Heather if required

Attend DG Team Meetings

Chair F&A Committee Meeting and attend other Committees as required in my role as 1st VDG

Support Autumn Forum in October

Attend MD1st VDG Meetings NAME: Chris Burrows OFFICE: 2nd Vice District Governor DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

Attended last meeting of outgoing 2nd VDG (June)

Attended training for 2nd VDG

Attended F & A (July)

Have read the Updated LRP ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

Arrange LRP meetings for September, December, March and June

Arrange zone visits

Review LRP in the light of Councils decision regarding district reorganisation

Review membership plans

Review financial plans and contingency arrangements NAME: Douglas Cross OFFICE: PDG’s Liaison DATE: August 2015 Again I ask the question Is it too early to look for potential candidates for the position of Second Vice Governor for 2017 / 2018 Look at the latest DG Heather newsletter to see that at long last 105MD is being considered for a major overall - it will not happen this year nor probably for a few years but we must plan ahead and an extra clear head in the DG's team will be essential . ******* Do you know of any club who have carried a Yellow Card drop or used your own leaflets recently or intend to do one this summer --- please let me know and can I have a copy. If you would like help with funding make sure you check with PDG Andy Pemberton Membership Chairman before committing to any costs Andy will explain how finance is being set aside to help with this.

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Remember LCI joining fee can be automatically reclaimed from the District Treasurer for clubs with 15 members or less. Pay the account when received from Oakbrook and then ask the District Treasurer Brian Burgess for repayment – its only $25.00 but every little helps. ******** 105M is still one of the few Districts in the MD who have an organised Past District Governors Association; it assists greatly in keeping experienced Lions active in the District *********** Every year we try to organise the 105M Golf Competition and set it up as a Joint event with PDG’s this year on 6th August at Bromsgrove Golf Club But again members only 6 clubs were in attendance and 15 played but only one lady played which is a great pity. We all know social events of any type help the District moral high Winners were Men's open Rob Warner Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions Club Ladies Maureen Whitmore KIngswinford & Stourbridge Lions Club PDG's winner John Poole Wolverhampton LC *********** The PDG’s Summer Lunch was held on June 14th 2015 At Henley in Arden Golf Club and was very successful. Next Years is at Market Harbough. Organised by PDG John Bush Christmas Lunch is now planned for 29th November 2015 to avoid clash with 105M Cabinet Grounds Farm, Middleton, Sutton Coldfield. Organised by PDG Linda Cross NAME: Heather Jeavons OFFICE: District Governor DATE: August 2015 DECISIONS REQUIRED: None JUSTIFICATION FOR DECISIONS: N/A ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:

1. Attended DG Team Meetings 2. Attended Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited. 3. Attended International Convention 4. Attended Council Of Governors Meeting July 2015 5. Attended GMT/GLT Team Joint Meeting 6. Attended meeting with MD Health Portfolio Officers 7. Attended Meetings of MD Organisation and Governance Streamlining Sub Committee

From 24th -26th July I attanded the meeting of the Council of Governors. Among other things, two substantial matters were discussed which are outlined below: Structure, Governance and Organisation of MD105 MD 105 has currently 10 out of the 13 Districts with a membership of less than 1250, and has falling overall membership numbers contributing to the running costs of the MD. This District as at 5 August 2015 had 1003 members, despite the intensive efforts of all Clubs and our GMT to recruit new members to assist with the provision of service to the community.

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At the July Council of Governors the Lions of District 105I ( Ireland) raised the question of their possible separation from MD105 with effect from 1st July 2017 in view of the level of the financial contribution which they make to the finances of the MD. They have 2350 of the approximately 15,500 members of Lions Clubs in MD105. MD Dues were increased by the 2015 MD Convention for every member after a heated discussion, and with the strong message that further substantial increases would not be accepted for the foreseeable future. In view of the current level of membership in the MD and the matters which are being considered by District 105I, the current structure, organisation and cost base of the MD appears unsustainable, whatever the decision of District105I. This is a positive opportunity to streamline the structure of the MD, take advantage of changing ways of operating, and enable us to continue to provide excellent service to the communities which we serve. It is hoped that District 105I will not separate from MD105, but, in any event, ways need to be found to take out large elements of cost in running the MD, or decisions need to be taken for substantially increased revenue streams, which might include substantially higher contributions from members. The position is therefore being reviewed and preliminary reports on the structure, organisation and governance of MD105 will be submitted to the October meeting of the Council of Governors, with a view to formulating any resulting proposals into resolutions to go forward from the January Council to the 2016 MD Convention. Introduction of CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organizations)

The MD’s charity treasurer, Tom Berry, gave a detailed review to the July Council of Governors of the work which had gone on with the Charities’ Commission in trying to get Lions Clubs recognised as a registered charity. As many of our clubs have Charity Trusts and the Charity Commission is taking a proactive stance against organizations such as ours, to ensure full compliance with the 2011 Charities Act, we are investigating the possibility of registering the MD as an umbrella registered charity.

Background: There have been two significant recent changes in charity law. The first means that all clubs with a total annual income of £5,000 should be registered as a charity (income being defined as the total raised for the charity before deducting any expenses incurred in raising funds). The second change made volunteering a Charitable Purpose and as all other activities of a Lions Club are charitable it became possible for a new structure called a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organization) to be developed for all clubs. In simple terms the benefit for the clubs would be that the members would gain a limited personal liability in the event of a claim against the club and, potentially, they could claim the equivalent of “gift aid”, currently around 25 %, on their membership subscriptions. This sum would be returned to the club’s funds for whatever use was desired. A couple of Districts will be used on a “pilot” basis with a view to eventually rolling the scheme out around the country. In August a letter will be circulated asking which clubs are interested in this development so that help with the paperwork will be given to all clubs applying for CIO status. ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:

1. Attend Club Charters and Club Business Meetings where invited 2. Attend DG Team Meetings working with VDG1 and VDG2 3. Attend 35th Anniversary Meeting of the North Sea Lions Alliance 4. Write to every new member joining clubs in District 105M personally welcoming them as Lions. 5. Work with all District 105M Committee Chairs to deliver District programmes and information

and assistance to Clubs. 6. Chair MD Organisation and Governance Streamlining Review Committee, and submit draft

report to Council by 25th September 2015 7. Review MD 105 International Committee and MD105 Europa Forum Committee activities and

costs, and submit report to Council by 25th September 2015.