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AUSTRALIAN ONLINE & TRAVELLERS LIONS CLUB
CENTENNIAL CHARTER BULLETIN
CHARTER DATE: JANUARY 3RD, 2018
MAY 2019
We provide a unique “Service” Club membership and our primary focus is to retain existing Lions whose Lions Clubs may have closed and would still like to remain Lions.
To welcome those Lions who would like to travel for extended periods of time within and outside Australia and still remain a Lions Family Member.
To provide an option for those Lions who are unable to attend a
mainstream Lions Club because they work away from home, who have
health problems, or the nearest Lions Club is just too far away for then to
remain Lions.
Our Lions Club goals are in keeping with the humanitarian, community
spirited, fun and service mindedness of Lions.
Our members are dedicated to assisting other Lions Clubs in helping to
make their communities a better place to live, work and grow.
We currently have members from Western Australia, Queensland,
Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and New
Zealand.
Australian Online & Travellers Lions Club
Charter Members
President: Lion Hazel Pickwell [email protected]
Secretary: Lion Gwyneth Payne [email protected]
Treasurer: Lion Arthur Leech [email protected]
Membership Chairman: Lion Ted Pickwell [email protected]
Lion Ted Hughes Lion Dianne Hughes
Lion Brenda Payne Lion Alan Large
Lion Bernie Donchi Lion Andrew Payne
Lion Neil Bilney Lion Rod Payne
Lion Pauline Bilney Lion Stewart Payne
Lion Denise Clarke Lion Lesley Petersen
Lion Janice Clifford Lion Tony Petersen
Lion Bernie Clifford Lion Angela Williams
Lion Jan Donchi Lion Rolly Williams
New Members Transferred into Club
Gail Budge - Tasmania
Michael Diessel - NSW
PRESIDENTS REPORT- May 2019
Dear Lions
My sincere apologies for not being able to attend last month’s meeting. Our NBN
was down when we came back after our trip to India and we went to Telstra to
resurrect our dongle and they muffed up the loading. Our local guy sorted it out but it
could not be done until after the meeting. The NBN technician was due on the
Thursday but we had to cancel him as there was a message on email when we
eventually got our dongle back that there was a shutdown for electricity line changes
for most of the day.
I attended the Convention at Geelong and met up with Bernie and Janice Clifford.
Bernie is our delegate this year and will be writing a report on the convention
including all motions and their results.
After the Convention I met up with N1 attendees for our annual dinner at the
Elephant & Castle in Geelong. Our District Governor, Lion David Emmanuel
presented Lion Bernie Clifford with his 50 year award and letters from our
International President and other organisations. Congratulations to Lion Bernie on a
marvellous achievement and for Lion Janice on her support for him. Another glass of
red wine Bernie?
I had the pleasure of receiving the DG’s banner on behalf of our members and also
worker awards for Lion Bernie Donchi and Lion Diane Hughes. Congratulations
Lions Bernie and Diane,
Our second full changeover will be in June and I hope to see everybody on line for
100% turnout.
Best wishes to all members and their partners.
Yours in Lionism
Hazel Pickwell
President
PDG Bernie Clifford 50 years of Service to Lions
District Governor 201N1 David Emanuel presented PDG Bernie Clifford of Australian
Online & Travellers Lions Club with his 50-year Monarch Award at the 201N1 District
Function at the MD201 Convention in Geelong.
PDG Bernie Clifford was also presented with a letter of recognition for his 50 years of
Service to Lions from the Australian Lions Foundation and a 50-year Medal.
PDG Bernie
Clifford, on
report from
Lion Janice
Clifford, was
so proud and surprised with
the presentations that he has
not taken the medal off (only
to shower) and even wore it to
a table tennis match!
DG David Emanuel also took this opportunity
to present in person his Personal Banner to
Lion Hazel Pickwell President of Australian
Online & Travellers Lions Club, which he had
only been able to do previously “virtually”
during his Official Visit to the Club Online and
On Skype.
Lion Bernie Donchi was also presented
by DG David Emanuel with a pen in
appreciation of all Lion Bernie’s work in
assisting other Lions Clubs with their
projects.
This also had been given “virtually”
during the DG’s Official Visit to
Australian Online & travellers Lions
Club.
Yet to receive this “virtual award” is Lion
Dianne Hughes in recognition of the
work put into the publication of the
Australian Online & Travellers Bulletin
Australian Online &Travellers Lions Club
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held
April 8th, 2019 6pm for 6.30pm NSW Time
1. Attendance: Lions Stewart Payne, Gwyneth Payne, Dianne Hughes, Ted
Hughes, Arthur Leech, Bernie Donchi, Jan Donchi, Gail Budge, Denise Clarke,
Alan Large, Michael Diessel, Lion Brenda Payne, Lion Rod Payne
Partners and Guests: Lion Lee Rodger (Kootingal& District Lions Club). Ros
Large, Wendy Leech, Lyn Diessel
2. Apologies: Lion Andrew Payne, Lion Neil Bilney, Lion Pauline Bilney, Lion
Angela Williams, Lion Rolly Williams, Lion Tony Petersen, Lion Lesley
Petersen, Lion Bernie Clifford, Lion Janice Clifford, Lion Hazel Pickwell, Lion
Ted Pickwell
Motion: That the Apologies be accepted
Moved: Lion Dianne Hughes
Seconded: Lion Arthur Leech
Against: Nil
Carried: Yes
3. Welcome of Members and Guests:
Acting President Lion Ted Hughes welcomed Members: “I would like to
welcome all members and guests and our new member Michael Diessel
and his wife Lyn and good to see Lion Lee at our meeting as well.”
4. Protocol Established:
Lion Gwyneth Payne posted the protocol.
That the Australian Online & Travellers Lions Club recognises, Past Multiple
District Officers, Past District Governors, District Cabinet Officers past and
present, The President of the Australian Online & Travellers Lions Club, Lion
Hazel Pickwell, Lions, Lions Ladies and Partners of the Australian Online &
Travellers Lions Club and Guests.
All speakers may now be addressed as “Lion…”
5. Lions Clubs International Code of Ethics
To show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to
the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.
To seek success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due,
but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost
because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.
To remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down
another’s; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.
Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action
towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.
To hold friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship
exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true
friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.
Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and
my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed.
To give them freely of my time, labor and means.
To aid others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak,
and my substance to the needy.
To be Careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not
destroy.
6. Confirmation of Minutes:
Motion: That the Minutes of the previous meeting
held March 11th, 2019 as emailed to members be
accepted.
Moved: Lion Gail Budge
Seconded: Lion Jan Donchi
Against: Nil
Carried: Yes
7. Business arising from the Minutes: Nil
8. Correspondence: 8.1 Inwards Correspondence as emailed to
Members.
8.1.1 Northern Lion Newsletter Q2
8.1.2 Seeking Host Families Youth
Exchange
8.1.3 Inbound Host Family Application
8.1.4 Youth Exchange Information from
Lion Emily Struit
8.1.5 Youth of the Year State Final
Invitation
8.1.6 Lions Australia Newsletter
8.1.7 Child Safety Policy and
Child Safety Policy Information
from Cab Sec 201N1.
8.1.8 Newsletter MD Convention
Geelong
8.1.9 Geelong Convention Update
8.1.10 Geelong Convention District
Function 201N1
8.1.11 Notices of Motion District
Convention Geelong 2019
8.1.12 Information Pack for Incorporation
8.1.13 ALF Information 2019 Page 1 and
2
8.1.14 Northern Lion Newsletter Q2
8.1.15 Loomis Lions Newsletter
8.1.16 Email NSW Fair Trading
Incorporation Registration.
8.1.17 Lions Audited Financial Statements
Year Ended December 2018 for the
Geelong Convention
8.2 Outwards as emailed to
Members NIL
Motion: That the Inwards and Outwards
Correspondence for the March 11th Meeting 2019 as
emailed to members be accepted.
Moved: Lion Stewart Payne
Seconded: Lion Dianne Hughes
Against: Nil
Carried: Yes
9. Business arising from the Correspondence:
8.1.7 To be placed on the Agenda for the July 8th, 2019 Meeting.
10. Presidents Report: Presented by Lion Hazel
Presidents Report April 2019 to be posted in the April Bulletin this month.
11. Treasurers Report:
Motion: That the Treasurers Report for March 2019, be accepted as emailed.
Moved: Lion Arthur Leech
Seconded: Lion Stewart Payne
Against: Nil
Carried: Yes
12. General Business:
12.1 Proposed Date for Change Over Meeting
The proposed date for the Change Over is June 10th, 2019 Online via
Skype Messaging.
Motion: That the 2019-2020 Change Over of Officers, as part of the
Ordinary Meeting, be held June 10th, 2019 6pm for 6.30pm NSW Time,
online on Skype Messaging.
Moved: Lion Artur Leech
Seconded: Lion Gwyneth Payne
Against: Nil
Carried: Yes
12.2 Notice Only: Australian Online & Travellers Lions Club has been
registered as an Incorporated Organisation with NSW Fair Trading.
13. Membership: To be presented at the May 2019 Meeting by Lion Ted Pickwell
14. Business without notice:
Business without notice to be tabled only and brought to the May 13th, 2019
Meeting.
15. Service Hours:
1. Lion Dianne Hughes Bulletin 3 hours
2. Lion Gwyneth Payne Administration 5 hours
3. Lion Arthur Leech Administration 5 hours
4. Lion Michael Diessel District Website (2019-2020) 12 hours, District
Meeting-Incoming Zone& region Chairpersons 9 hours, Working Anglican
Op Shop 20 hours, LCI Training Curses (Lions Learning Centre) 3 hours
5. Lion Stewart Payne Necrology and Welfare District 201N1 and MD Lion
Vanners Club 15 hours
6. Lion Bernie Donchi Selling Duck race tickets for the Port Macquarie Lion
Club in Laurieton 9 hours
7. Lion Jan Donchi Selling Duck race tickets for the Port Macquarie Lion Club
in Laurieton 9 hours
8. Lion Alan Large providing transport for hearing tests 4 hours
16. Where Members are currently and for the next Month.
1. Lion Alan and Ros Large Snowtown SA
2. Lion Gail Budge Northern Midlands TAS
3. Lion Gwyneth and Stewart Payne Glen Inness NSW then Quirindi NSW
then on the road to Geelong.
4. Lions Dianne and Ted Hughes Bells Creek QLD
5. Lions Bernie and Jan Donchi on the side of the highway south of Taree
NSW (pulled over for the meeting)
6. Lion Denise Clarke Forresters Beach NSW
17. Fines:
1. Lion Gwyneth Payne fined Lion Alan Large for removing the “top soil”
2. Lion Gwyneth Payne fined Lon Stewart Payne for driving to Inverell twice
today from Glen Inness.
3. Lion Jan Donchi fined Lion Bernie Donchi for spending all their savings on
the house, car and Caravan.
4. Lions Gwyneth Payne fined Lion Michael Diessel for his name on his
Dinner Badge.
5. Lion Stewart Payne fined Lion Gwyneth Payne for making him drive to
Inverell twice today because she ended up with the wrong pair of jeans’ so
he had to drive back to change them.
6. Lion Stewart Payne fined Lion Jan and Bernie Donchi for sitting on the side
of the road for the meeting.
7. Lion Dianne Hughes fined everyone who had not been fined.
8. Lion Gwyneth Payne fined Lion Stewart Payne for losing my hand bag in
Tamworth and someone taking it two weeks ago
9. Lion Gwyneth Payne fined Lion Gail Budge for driving around, and around,
and around Tassie because it is so small.
Meeting Closed: 7.18pm
Secretary Report May 2019
We were able to go to the MD201 Convention in Geelong, unfortunately
not with our Ford F250 and Caravan as the F250 still hadn’t be repaired.
We were able to borrow my sisters Pajero and stayed in a Caravan Park
Cabin.
The MD201 Convention in Geelong was a fabulous and we had a great
time even though we were not staying at the same place as the MD201 Lions
Vanners.
The Convention was opened by Lisa Line CEO “The Gordon” and this was followed
by the Flag Ceremony
This was a really captivating Flag Ceremony and set the tone for the rest of the
Convention.
The Leo of the Year was the next on the Program, which really showcased how
important the Leos are to the Lions Organisation.
The contestant were:
Nicholas Raphael from Crestwood Leos N5
Kieren Azzopardi from Hobsons Bay Leos V2
Liam Hannah from Waroona Leos W2
Ruth Spence from CQ Leos Q4
Antony Wright from Penguin Leos T1
The Leos were assessed on their Community Service, Leadership and Contribution
to Leos as well as their communication skills and personal presentation.
All the Leo Contestants were incredible young people and just from the Public
Speaking aspect (worth 20% of the total points to be awarded) it would have been an
incredibly hard decision to make let alone all the really amazing achievements and
community service undertaken by these Leos.
Nicholas Raphael was the Public Speaking winner with his topic “Solidarity is Power”
and Ruth Spence was the overall winner of the Leo of the Year.
Next on the program was the introduction of the Council and the announcement of
the Council Chairperson Elect who is DG Kim Forrest from 201Q.
During the Lunch Break the Youth of the Year Workshop was held by YOTY
Chairperson Brian Williams.
Following the Call to Order the Business Session commenced with the Financial
Report being Adopted and then the Notices of Motions dealt with.
CONSTITUTIONAL NOTICES OF MOTION
CNM1 -
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
INTERPRETATION AND INSERTION OF CLAUSE 2.5 SUBMITTED BY: Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Amendment of Interpretation Clause and Insertion of Clause 2.5 in the
Multiple District Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention confirms and ratifies the following amendments to
the Constitution of the Multiple District: -
That the following provision be inserted in the Interpretation Section: -
“ACT” means Associations Incorporation Act 1985 of the State of South
Australia, as amended from time to time or any Act replacing the Act.
(a) That the heading presently stated as “PURPOSES” preceding Clause 2 be
amended to read “PURPOSES AND POWERS.”
(b) That Clause 2.5 be inserted in the following terms: -
“2.5 The Association shall have all the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Act.”
(c) That the following words be inserted at the commencement of Clause 118
headed “Dissolution” – “The Association may be wound up in the
manner provided in the
Act”.
Motion Carried
CNM2 -
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
SUBSTITUTION OF CLAUSE 54 SUBMITTED BY: Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Substitution of Clause 54 in the Multiple District Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the deletion of Clause 54 in the
Multiple District Constitution and the insertion of the following Clause in lieu thereof:
-
54. Global Membership Team Fund, Global Leadership Team Fund & Global Service
Team Fund – Council shall maintain Funds for each of the above Global Action Teams.
Sufficient monies shall be paid into each Fund to meet:
• The Multiple District administration costs of each program;
• The conduct of Multiple District Membership, Leadership and Service training
workshops and seminars;
• The promotion of Club Membership Development, Leadership Training and
Service
Activities within the Multiple District;
• The publishing of material relating to Club Membership Development,
Leadership
Training and Service Activities respectively.”
Motion Carried
CNM3 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT
CONSITITUTION CLAUSE 62 SUBMITTED BY: Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Amendment of Clause 62 in the Multiple District Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the substitution of the words
“International Third Vice President” for the words “International Second Vice
President” where appearing in Clause 62 of the Multiple District Constitution”.
Motion Carried
CNM4 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
CLAUSE 112 SUBMITTED BY: District 201C1 Cabinet
SUBJECT: Amendment of Clause 112 in the Multiple District Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the amendment of Clause 112 of the
Multiple District Constitution by the insertion of a third paragraph in the following
terms: -
Notwithstanding anything herein contained with effect on and from the 1st July 2019
the word “wattle” wherein this clause contained shall be deemed also to refer to and
include the word “white” to the intent that the shirt and/or soft coloured jack shirt
may be of either wattle or white colour and provided further that with effect on and
from the 1st July 2020 the word “white” shall be substituted for the word “wattle”
and the shirt and/or soft coloured jack shirt shall be only of white colour.”
The Motion to withdraw this Motion was Carried
CNM5 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
CLAUSE 13 SUBMITTED BY: District 201V2 Convention
SUBJECT: Amendment of Clause 13 in the Multiple District Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District approves the amendment of Clause 13 of the Multiple
District Constitution by the insertion of the words “together with a minimum of four
(4) and a maximum of eight (8) Immediate Past District Governors” after the words
“Council Chairperson.”
The Motion to Lay on the Table until the Adelaide Convention was Carried
CNM6 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
SUBSTITUTION OF CLAUSE 14 SUBMITTED BY: District 201V2 Convention
SUBJECT: Election of Council Chairperson
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the deletion of Clause 14 in the
Multiple District Constitution and the insertion of the following Clause in lieu thereof:
14.1 The District Governors Elect present at the election process prior to the Multiple
District Convention immediately preceding their year in office, shall by a majority
vote, elect the Council Chairperson to serve in that office during that year.
14.2 Nominees for Council Chairperson may consist of any person who has served as
District Governor in the immediate past three (3) years, inclusive of the then current
year provided that that a Past Council Chairperson shall not be eligible for election
and that any candidate may only contest once in any three (3) year period.
14.3 Any person who qualifies in accordance with Clause 14.2 and is seeking election
shall deliver a Notice of intention to seek endorsement to the Executive Officer no
later than the 15th March preceding the Multiple District Convention at which the
election is to be conducted.”
The Motion to Lay on the Table until the Adelaide Convention was Carried
CNM7 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONSTITUTION
DELETION OF CLAUSE 53.3 SUBMITTED BY: District 201V2 Convention
SUBJECT: Deletion of Clause 53.3 in the Multiple District
Constitution
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District approves the deletion of 53.3 in the Multiple District
Constitution.”
Motion Lost
PROJECT NOTICES OF MOTION
Explanation on how, what and why the Projects Notices of Motion were dealt with:
The Constitution provides that not more than ten Category “B” Projects shall be
conducted at any one time. There are three Notices of Motion seeking the adoption
of Category “B” Projects for consideration at this Convention. One of the Notices of
Motion refers to an existing Project the term of which expires on the 30th June 2019
Of the three Projects proposed, only one can be adopted by this Convention to
commence on the 1st July 2019
Should more than one of the three Projects being considered at this Convention be
endorsed, the endorsed Projects shall be referred to the delegates by way of a ballot
to be conducted during the conduct of the Convention.
So:
PRNM8 - LIONS STORY DOGS PROJECT SUBMITTED BY: District 201Q1 Convention
SUBJECT: Lions Story Dogs Project
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the adoption of the Project entitled
“Lions Story Dogs Project” as a Category “B” Project for the term of three (3) years
expiring the 30th June 2022.”
The Motion to withdraw this Motion was Carried
PRNM9 - LIONS JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION SUBMITTED BY: District Convention 201V6
SUBJECT: Lions Junior Public Speaking Competition
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the continuation of the Project
known as “Lions Junior Public Speaking Competition” as a Category “B” Project for a
further term of three years expiring on the 30th June 2022.”
Motion Carried Adopted by way of Ballot
PRNM 10 - LIONS NEED FOR FEED PROJECT SUBMITTED BY: District 201V3 Convention
SUBJECT: Lions Need for Feed Project
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the adoption of the Project entitled “Lions
Need for Feed” as a Category “B” Project for the term of three years expiring on 30th
June 2022.”
Motion Carried Lost by way of Ballot
PRNM 11 - LIONS RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS MEDICAL RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
AUSTRALIA
SUBMITTED BY: District 201V1-4 Convention
SUBJECT: Lions Rheumatism and Arthritis Medical Research Foundation Australia
MOTION:
‘That this Multiple District Convention approves the adoption of the Project entitled
“Lions Rheumatism and Arthritis Medical Research Foundation Australia” as a
Category “C” Project for the term of three (3) years expiring on the 30th June 2022.”
Motion Carried
GENERAL NOTICES OF MOTION
GNM 12 -
LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKE PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: District 201Q1 Convention
SUBJECT: Lions Christmas Cakes
Program
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention recommends to the Council of Governors of
Multiple District 201 that it investigates sponsorship opportunities for the Lions
Christmas Cake Program.”
Motion Lost
GNM 13-
MULTIPLE DISTRICT DIRECTORIES
SUBMITTED BY: The Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Proposed recision of Notice of Motion No.2 adopted at the 2001 Multiple
District Convention.
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention rescinds Notice of Motion No.2 adopted at the
Wollongong 2001 Multiple District Convention.”.
Motion Carried
GNM 14 -
PUBLICATION OF AWARDS
SUBMITTED BY: Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Publication of Awards in future hard copy editions of the Multiple District
Directory.
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention approves the removal of the publication in
future hard copy Editions of the Multiple District Directory of the names of the
recipients of all Awards and Fellowships presently published in the Multiple District
Directory and directs that the names of such recipients be published in the Digital
(PDF) future Editions of the Directory and also on the Lions Australia Website.”
Motion Carried
GNM 15 -
MELBOURNE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
SUBMITTED BY: The Council of Governors
SUBJECT: Transfer of Funds to the Melbourne 2024 International Convention Fund
MOTION:
“That this Multiple District Convention Consents to and authorises the transfer of
$120,000.00 from the Insurance Fund to the Melbourne 2024 International
Convention
Fund. Any monies standing to the credit of the Melbourne 2024 International
Convention Fund after finalisation of all accounts relating to the 2024 International
Convention shall be transferred to the credit of Insurance Fund.”
Motion Carried
Sunday, May 5th
Call to order was at 8.30am and followed by the Remembrance Ceremony which
was conducted by PDG Wayne Oakes and Judy Oakes.
The Keynote speaker for the morning was Loren O’Keefe founder of the Missing
Persons Advocacy Network which held the attention of the Conventioneers due to
the disturbing realities that surround Missing Persons and how this has far reaching
effects on family and friends.
This was followed by presentations from the Council Chairman of MD202 and the
International Director CA7. Which were very informative.
Council Chairman then presented a number of Awards and then PID Tony Benbow
provided a report on the Australian Lions Foundation.
The lunch time workshop was presented by Lion Joe Collins and Beverley Mirolo
Chairperson Leukaemia Foundation.
The AGM Australian Lions Foundation was also held, and a Leo Workshop was held
by PDG Toni Lanphier.
Following the call to order a Question and Answer session was held, followed by
Spotlights on the Lions Hearing Dogs PDG Rhys Roberts, Spinal Cord Fellowship
Stephen Davis and New Voices PDG Pat Mills.
The Adelaide Convention Committee made their Presentation.
Further Spotlight sessions were held involving the Lioness Committee Chairperson
Liz Alcock, Lifesaver Foundation James McLeod, LCI Stamp Club PDG Ross Paine
and Australian Lions Children Mobility Foundation Chairperson Vaal Dix
The final presentation for the Day was the Lions Clubs International Foundation by
LCIF MD201 Chairperson Nigel Jeny.
The Gala Dinner was a great night, the food was fantastic, and the entertainment
was very pleasant.
Some of the members who attended the Gala Dinner.
Lion Ted enjoying a few beers at the
Gala Dinner
Jan and Bernie enjoyed the music and
Bernie had just finished serenading Jan
when this photo was taken, a coy Jan
and Bernie looking very pleased with
himself.
Call to
order for
the last day
of the
Convention
Monday 6th
May was a
reasonable 8.45am following the Gala Dinner the night before.
The Youth of the Year Finals with the Public Speaking Session was first on the
program conducted by YOTY Chairperson Lion Brian Williams.
The Lions Youth of the Year Program was established more than 50 years ago with
the objective of developing and honing participants skills associated with interview
technique, personal interaction, networking, public speaking and thinking on your
feet. Each of the participants shone in each of these areas and it would have (from
just what we saw) been incredibly difficult to choose between any of the contestants.
Contestants were:
Georgia Thomas 201C2 sponsored by the Lions Club of Barossa Valley
Marko Beocanin 201N5 sponsored by Leos
Finn Ball 201Q1 sponsored by the Lions Club of Alstonville
Ethan Hamilton 201T1 sponsored by the Lions Club of Kings Meadows
Alyssa Lai 201V1-4 sponsored by the Lions Club of Bendigo
Hannah Bowden 201W2 sponsored by the Lions Club of Busselton
Hannah Bowden won the Public Speaking and was also the overall winner.
While the Judges were considering who would be the winner further Spotlight
Sessions were held, the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation
PDG John Thorpe, Lions Cake and Mints Project PDG Kaye Smith, and International
Peace Poster and Essay Competition PDG Dale Crawford.
PCC Bruce Hudgson provide a Spotlight on the ANZI Forums. This was followed by
the presentation of the Outgoing Council.
Following the lunch break Peter Comino and Georgina Anderson from the Australian
Child Safety Constancy conducted a Seminar on Child Safety, this was followed by
an entertaining and informative Youth Session conducted by Leo of the Year 2018-
2019, Mathew Boggon.
The Incoming Council were presented to the Conventioneers and the Closing
Ceremony was presented by the Convention Deputy Chairperson John Greenwood.
The MD201 Geelong Convention was one of the most enjoyable Conventions we
have attended, with the opportunity to meet up with old friends, make new friends,
enjoy good food and good wine and all the while having the benefit of learning new
things about our Lions Organisation, (through the many and varied Lions Expo/
Displays) and the many projects that Lions undertake which were presented during
the Convention.
Regards
Lion Gwyneth Payne
Lion Stewart Payne
Club Welfare and Club Care Officer
May 2019
May Lions Stewart and Gwyneth Payne May 9th
May
No Birthdays in May
June
Lions Partner Emma-Lee Knight June 13th
Lion Alan Large June 30th
There are several our Lions who have or are still
experiencing an unwanted hiccup health wise, we wish them
all a speedy recovery. Lion Rolly Williams, Lion Ted Hughes
Safe travels to those travelling and to everyone stay safe, stay well, stay happy and most
important have fun.
Remember to wear your Lions Lapel Pin everyday with Pride
President HAZEL and Lion TED’s VISIT TO INDIA
We left Sydney in the evening and travelled to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on an
Airbus, a trip of 7,000 kilometres that took just under 8 hours travelling. We had a
wait of 4 hours to change aeroplanes then a trip of close to 5 hours to New Delhi, a
distance of 4,500 kilometres. We arrived in Delhi at lunchtime after adjusting for
International time.
We were met by a tour representative Sanjay and were ushered to a coach where
we received a garland of marigolds. We were driven to our hotel through Delhi. This
was an immediate experience as the traffic was horrific and it was not even rush
hour. Road rules seem to have been put to one side and it was Rafferty’s Rules.
Rickshaws, Tuk Tuk’s, Motor Bikes, Cars, Buses and Trucks all vying for a spot
ahead of where they were on the road, somehow they reach their destinations
without too many prangs. The roads were of reasonable condition so the bum
remained in one piece. We passed massive areas dedicated to the army with
everything from residential to ammunition shelters, hospitals, administration, schools
etc., on our way to the Hotel SK Premium Park. We also passed a lot of
slum/squatter areas on sides of creeks and the squalor could be seen with the
buildings being built with any rubbish that could be found. The sides of the river were
strewn with litter. After a lengthy time we arrived at our hotel. Here we ran into
trouble with the tour representative who was not very cooperative and had an
apparent resentment for the ladies in our group when asked questions and became
most uncooperative. A course of Customer Relations would have done him the world
of good. We eventually received our keys and were taken to rooms that were tidy but
very dirty. It was pointless complaining as we were only there for one night. We
joined up with some of our tour party in the evening for a buffet meal and this was a
disaster as the food was so hot it was almost impossible for Australian palates to eat.
It was far hotter than any Indian style meals available at home. So that night we
finished up on fruit and some palatable sweets. We asked for a beer and a glass of
white wine. They did not have any white wine only red. We asked for a scotch and
found they only had the one brand despite having at least 15 names on the drinks
list. The scotch arrived along with a lukewarm beer. Later on in the trip we found out
that the reason for no white wine or cold beer is the lack of refrigeration in the bar.
After these few setbacks with the Tour Company representative , the rooms and the
food and drink and the thus a poor start to the Tour and also we were very tired after
the long trip with little sleep we went to bed early to get ready for our trip to Jaipur
the next day.
The next morning we met our travel guide for the rest of the trip by the name of Sunil. What a
difference from the first guy Sanjay. This guide was the real thing and a great help getting
things organised. He assured us that if there was any more problems talk to him and he will
get them resolved. Suddenly it felt like the trip was back on course. We boarded the bus to go
to Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan, a trip of 260KM and about 6 hours of travel. Once on
board we met the driver Narwesan and his offsider/gopher called Dipak who immediately
became known as “Waterboy” as he was continually selling us bottled water throughout the
trip and sometimes a beer, usually after a heavy day of sightseeing.
The trip out of the city took a long time due to the chaotic traffic “system” but eventually we
were on the Expressway. All expressways in India are privately owned and this can be clearly
seen by the number of toll gates as we progressed. We stopped at a converted stately home
for a comfort break and a cup of tea, much to everyone’s relief as we had been travelling for
about 3 hours.. A beautiful mansion of yesteryear, that also doubled as a coach stop and
function centre.
We finally arrived in Jaipur and after having lunch and settling in to the hotel we were back on
the bus. We did not go too far and we visited Lakshmi Temple (Hindu). It was a beautiful
modern white marble temple with nicely landscaped gardens and statues of the Hindu gods. It
was just coming on dusk which made it more spectacular.
The next day we were back on the bus for a full days sightseeing tour of Jaipur. We began the
excursion with a visit to the Amber Fort about 11KM from Jaipur, it was an old fort of
Kachawaha Clan of Amber. It was constructed of white
marble and red sandstone with the Maota Lake in the
foreground.
In the afternoon we visited the City Palace, the former
royal residence, it was a lot of walking and it was nice
to visit a printed cloth and rug maker factory and put
our feet up with a free beer or cuppa as they tried to
sell us their products. Actually they were really nice and
Hazel fell in love with a rug which will suit our small
dining room, so now she has no more pocket money for
the rest of the year. On our way back to the motel we visited the Hawa Mahal or Palace of
Winds which was constructed for the royal ladies to watch royal processions without being
seen.
The next day we were on the move again leaving for Agra, a trip of 265km taking
approximately 6 hours.
On our way we visited the Chand Baori Step Well located opposite a temple known as
Harshat Mata Temple. It is believed that the Step Well had some religious connection and
that is why it was built in front of the temple. The temple was wrecked by the invading Moslem
Armies years ago but the step well is functional to this day and keeps the village in water
through droughts. We eventually arrived in Agra, a city of very small streets with a bustling
population striving to make ends meet. Nearly opposite our hotel was the first American
Embassy (McDonalds) we had seen. Some of our fellow travellers went there out of curiosity
and enjoyed such delicacies as spinach burgers. Cost about the equivalent of 60 cents. As
you may or may not be aware there are no such things as Big Mac’s as cows are sacred and
are not eaten.
Following breakfast the next day we started our city tour of Agra, visiting the Taj Mahal. Built
by the Mughul Emperor, Shah
Jahan in 1630 for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains . This visit was
the real highlight of the trip. It
was awe inspiring and as you
sat looking at it from afar it
seemed to grow in size. There
are 1.5 million people in Agra
and each year they get in
excess of twice that amount in
visitors
Across the river was the Agra Fort, also
known as the Red Fort and this was also
a beautiful building. Unfortunately lower
sections had been vandalised by the
British as they had dug out a lot of the gold
and gemstones embedded in the walls and
columns. The Kohinoor Diamond was
reportedly part of the furnishings years ago.
In 2007 both complexes were made into
UNESCO Heritage sites. After a lot of
walking we were glad to get back to our hotel
for a coldie. The more adventurous of our
group went on Tuk Tuk’s for a visit to the
markets but we decided not to as there were enough hawkers in every capital waiting to
pounce on you with the same articles.
It is now April 1st and today is the last day of our trip.
So following breakfast we were off for a city
sightseeing trip starting with a tour of Old and New
Delhi. We visited Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated): Red Fort (made famous by Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan) and Jama Masjid (the largest
Mosque in India) which has three gateways, four
angle towers and two minarets constructed of
alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white
marble.
After these visits we enjoyed a rickshaw ride through Chandri Chowk, the main street of Old
Delhi in the colourful shopping bazaar. A great experience, although the skinny little driver did
not think so pedalling my great weight around
with Hazel and board as well.
After Lunch we visited Laxminarayan Temple,
a site dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of
prosperity and good fortune. Due to traffic
restrictions we could only view India Gate, a
42 metre high stone of triumph. A war
memorial dedicated to all the Indian service
men that fought in both World Wars and
donated to the Country by the British. The
tour continued with a visit to Rashtrapati
Bhawan, the palace –like building home for
the President of India. Afterwards we visited
the beautiful Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple. Followers of an faith can visit
this establishment and pray or meditate.
April 2nd we were taken to the airport for the departure home, arriving back in Sydney on the
3rd April.
Although we thoroughly enjoyed the trip we felt there too many trips to temples and although
the guide was expertly versed in all aspects of the sites it did become a bit boring. A bit more
time to explore on our own would have been appreciated.
Hazel & Ted Pickwell
19 April 2019
More Photo’s of Hazel and Teds Trip
Cloth worker at work in Jaipur
Mr Sikh explaining cloth
printing and sealing of
colours
Amber Fort Courtyard, Jaipur
Lashmi Narayan Temple, Jaipur
Jaipur Museum at night taken from the bus
Delhi. India Gate
Delhi. Red Fort
Agra Fort. One of many grey squirrels.
Mahatma Gandhi Tomb
Travel Snippets
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