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By now most of you who attended our District Convention at Korumburra from the 26th to the 28th October will agree that it was pretty good all round. Attendances were up, Delegates were up, Food was excellent, not too many brawls during the debates and lots of good company for everyone.
Our local Federal MP Russell Broadbent did a good job opening the Convention. Our local lad, Chief Commissioner of Po-lice, Ken Lay in his keynote speech spoke about our Youth and the things we as Lions can do to ease their transition from child-hood to adulthood in our ultra modern and sometimes trouble-some world. Mayor Raabe in his welcoming remarks spoke about overpopulation and how that effected our ability to put in place the community infrastructure needs in a timely fashion.
The Flag Ceremony organised by PDG Di Hicklin brought many a tear to the eye of those present with her affectionate but re-spectful reference to the famous World War One Poem about our Flag being only an old piece of bunting – only an old bit of rag.
The Speeches by Lions Clubs International First Vice President Barry Palmer, Past International Director Dr Bob Coulthard (LCIF & Hamburg Convention) and MD201 Council Chairman Lou Onley were delivered with frank sincerity and honesty.
Saturday’s Dinner Dance open for the first time to members of the general public was an outstanding success in terms of attendance, quality of music, food and atmosphere.
Sunday’s Memorial Service as usual was conducted with re-spect and quiet reflection. The flowers and candle stick holders were outstanding.
My thanks to the Convention Committee and the Korumburra Lions Club members for providing us all with such a wonderful weekend.
Club visitations since our Convention have included Balnarring, Flinders, Red Hill, Mornington, Leongatha, Mt Erica and the V2 Convention at Williamstown, which Pam and I enjoyed very much. This week we have Lindenow, Lakes Entrance, Churchill Lions and Lioness Clubs which should be good also.
Peace Posters have arrived from all over the District. Many thanks to all the Clubs who participated and my best wishes to those students whose work has proceeded to the next level of this great International Competition.
By now most of you will have heard that PDG’s Anthony Stock-dale and Barry Brown have recently lost their battle with cancer. On your behalf, I thank both men for their outstanding service to Lions International and extend our love and kind thoughts to their families during this sad time. Til next we meet – Take Care
Donald Cameron JP FAICD District 201 V3Governor
Building a Better Tomorrow
Web Site address : www.201v3.lions.org.au PP336372/00003 December 2012
Lions International - Australia
District 201 V3 Newsletter
VICTORIAN LIONS FOUNDATION INC.
At the September Special General Meeting of the Victorian Lions Foundation, several important matters were cleared up.
A complete 2 year audit of the books were presented along with the
Financial Statements. No inherent risks were evident and the loss on investments was due to the general worldwide investment downturn.
Monies held in trust for Lions Village Licola are now being held in a
rolling term deposit, giving Licola a regular income and this decision is acceptable to both the Licola Board and the V.L.F.
The VLF Statement of Rules & Purposes has been updated and
presented to the District conventions.
All investments are currently being re-assessed with a view to some
changes being made in order to maintain a strong financial base for the future.
From January to October this year we are proud to have distributed a total of $184,500 to four of our projects. David Oakley, P.R. Committee, Victorian Lions Foundation.
EMERGING LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Lions Clubs International will be conducting an Emerging Lions Leadership Institute in Sydney on March 2-5, 2013.
This is an excellent opportunity for those Lions who have not yet held the office of Club President, yet have every desire to take the first step in being involved in Leadership. It is a chance to learn skills required to be a successful leader at the club level and to build on for leadership positions in the future.
There will be a limit of fifty (50) Lions for this Institute and it will be conducted in English.
Costs: Lions Clubs International will provide meals and lodging. They will also arrange appropriate hotel reservations for each participant on a twin-share basis. The cost of the course is US$95.00 per participant.
If you, or any of your Club members if they are interested in attending the Institute please contact Neil Wingrave on 0428362755 or [email protected] for details and application forms.
After I waited patiently for my husband
to play a round of golf on our 18th wedding anniversary, he and I went out to dinner at
a lovely restaurant. We discussed many happy memories we had shared during the
years. Then I said “Want to go for another 18?” “No” he replied . . .
“I think it’s too dark now.”
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From the Cabinet Secretary Welcome to the festive season! Time flies when you are having fun, or that is how the saying goes and I can believe it. It only seems like yesterday since this Lions year started and here we are six months into the year. Wasn’t the convention great? I hope all the first conventioneers enjoyed themselves and are ready to book in again for next year. Congratulations to everyone who participated in any way in the running of the convention and in standing for the positions within our District. I’m sure each of us came away having met someone that we hadn’t met before and learnt something from the notices of motion and looking around the displays and picking up brochures. It is nice to welcome our new members. I hope that you will be encouraged to join with your Club members in attending not only District Conventions but Multiple District Conventions. From the Lions Club of – Wellington Latrobe Lions Mark Saunders Lion Kevin Morgan Wellington Latrobe Lion Jennie Saunders Lion Kevin Morgan Endeavour Hills Lion James McIntosh Lion John James Phillip Island Lion Gregory Dobson Lion Ray Sheerman Red Hill & District Lions Jane Duncan Lion Robert Darfus Traralgon Lions Vihba Somesh Lion Donald Watson Traralgon Lion Sharon Vetter Lion Donald Watson Willow Grove & District Lion James Twaddle Lion Carol Summersgill
District Governor Don is looking forward to visiting the following Clubs in December: 5th December – Lions Club of Trafalgar 6th December - Lions Club of Stratford 10th December – Lions Club of Willow Grove & District 11th December – Lions Club of Neerim District
District Governor Don and Lion Pam are then going to be given a break until early February when they will then finish the visits for their year.
With this mail out I have written a letter with important information regarding:
WMMR’s to be completed prior to 31st. December 2012 as this will be the
total membership your Club will be charged by District & Multiple District.
Please print a list of members and have each member check their
address to make sure it is correct.
Holding nomination and election of new Club board during February/
March with information sent to me prior to 20th March 2013.
Cake allocation applications to me prior to 20th March 2013. Application
form will also be enclosed. Late applications will not be considered.
Delegates for the Multiple District Convention in Canberra will be called
for early in the new year. I do not have a date at the moment.
PDG George and I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy Christmas and all the very best for a prosperous New Year. For those of you who are travelling please take care on the roads.
Until next month – take care.
PDG Norma Barnard Cabinet Secretary Telephone: 03 9798 4815 Email: cabsec201v32gmail.com
Weddings
Funerals
Memorial Service
Naming Days
Renewal of Vows
Assistance Pre-
planning Funeral
Arrangements
Contact:
Mt Martha Lion
Gail Cremen
Charley Wright is Traralgon Lions “Youth of the Year”
Charley Wright, a Year 9 student at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar
School, Traralgon, was recently awarded the Traralgon Lions Club
‘Youth of the Year’. Charley, who lists her hobbies as netball,
performing, drawing and designing was judged on Leadership,
Sporting and Cultural Activities, Citizenship and Community,
Academic, General Knowledge and Personality.
In addition Charley had to answer two Impromptu Questions and
present a five minute Prepared Speech. The judges were im-
pressed with Charley’s academic, sporting and community activi-
ties and having casual work as well. The NAB is the major spon-
sor of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest. Judges were David
Pearce, Manager of the NAB Traralgon and Janine King, Complex
Manager, Bunnings Warehouse Traralgon. Charley was rewarded
with a book voucher and both Winner and Public Speaking Cer-
tificates. Charley now moves on to the Zone Final to be held in
2013. President of the Lions Club of Traralgon, Wendy Rudin
made the presentations to Charley. President Wendy also
thanked the judges for their time and presented them with a
small token of appreciation.
Pictured: YOTY chairman Don Watson with Charley Wright
MUDDY'S SCOOTER BASH On the 29th October 2012 Peter " Muddy" Waters is going to begin a Gopher ride, from Sydney to Melbourne. Peter, a cerebral palsy suffer-er himself and a member of Lions International (Werribee), is passion-ate about helping children with disabilities. Variety Victoria and the Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation are the beneficiaries of this ride with proceeds being evenly divided. Variety are supplying the logistical support while on the road and Lions Clubs are providing evening meals, accommodation, fund raising and publicity. A 3 day survey trip to Sydney working out the logistics has been completed by a representative from both organisations and the club support for overnight stops was overwhelming. These evenings will be spent at Liverpool, Tahmoor, Goulburn, Yass, Gundagai, Holebrook, Albury, Yarrawonga, Shepparton, Seymour and Wallan. The ride will take 13 days including 2 rest days and it will end on Sat 10th at the V2 Convention at Williamstown. Can I encourage the Lions of V3 to support this amazing challenge. I am also aware and appreciate the fact that a number of clubs have already contributed towards Children's Mobility this year. For those who are able to donate, please make cheques out to - Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and post to - Variety - The Children's Charity, PO Box 1076 South Melbourne VIC 3205 The publicity that Children's Mobility and Lions International will gain from this event cannot be underestimated. I urge your club to give it your full support. Trevor Firth Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation V2 / V3 Trustee
All District 201V3 Mail to The Cabinet Secretary, P.O. Box 777, Noble Park VIC 3174
MEMBERSHIP WELFARE
District Governor Don Cameron and the Lions family of District 201 V3 pass on their sincere condolences to the families of following members, also to the Lions family who have had a bereavement in their family.
Member’s family passed away Lions Club of Lola Payne Wife of Lion George Paynesville Thelma O’Neil Sister-in-law Lioness Lillian Lee Paynesville
Our caring thoughts and get well wishes are extended to the following members of the Lions family, whether it is they are recovering from major surgery or a minor cold. We wish you all a speedy recovery. Also members’ names that I have not received on the sick list, we wish you good health and a full recovery. Members on the Sick List Lions Club of Michael Maxwell Phillip Island Peter Grass Traralgon PCC Allen Vickery Traralgon Lindsay Peddle Yarram Peter Savage Yarram Daryl Midenall Stratford Alan Hana Balla Balla Eddie Hamer Somerville Ron Clancy Stratford PDG George Bird Wonthaggi Members Family on the Sick List Lions Lady Judith Drew Stratford
Birthdays Lions Club of Arthur Mathews Dromana
Congratulations to Arthur on turning 103 on 11/11/12 ! I believe Arthur is trying to beat his father’s record of 105yrs.
All Welfare matters are to be submitted to Lion Raelene Barnes before the 12th of the month please. If I am required to send a card, please supply the name and mailing address that the card is to be sent to. Please don’t wait till the 12th of the month to notify me of a card that needs to be sent – It gets forgotten.
Lion Raelene Barnes - District Member Welfare Chairperson Phone: 03 5983 8172 Mobile: 0488 173 221 Email: [email protected]
Defibrillator donated to Traralgon Golf Club A very excited group from the Traralgon Golf Club were on hand to receive the very latest model "Heartstart" Defibrillator, donated by the Traralgon Lions Club. Golf Club President Jeff Pledge , members, along with Lion's club members, were thrilled with the hands on train-ing. Using 6 mannequins provided by the Sale Operations Branch of St John's Ambulance Officer Ms Glover and her sister May, demonstrated the 2 different Defibrillator models that are now starting to making their way into major shopping centres, public areas, sporting events and clubs. The golf club has had a very long history of Pro-Am, Charity days, func-tions and social gatherings that draw hundreds of players, officials and social groups to celebrate these events. Lion's President Wendy Rudin said "It was fantastic to have this new age Defibulator on site and could very well mean the difference between a great recovery, back enjoying life and family again, rather than a loss of function and major medical problems for all”. It was also stressed that the Defibrilla-tor is to be used in conjunction with Ambulance and sound medical First Aid practices. The project was the brainchild of Lion Billy Scott who said: "I felt the time had come to ensure a safer work and leisure place for all to enjoy their golf and social functions". Billy also organised for the Lions to purchase a Defibrilla-tor for their own 1st Aid Kit to for Lion's service events such as Farmers Market, Family Fun Day and Christmas Carols etc that Lions run and co-ordinate.
From the Australian Association Of Retired People (AARP) Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are inter-ested in them? A: In a bookstore under "Fiction'
Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause? A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can build a shed. When you're done you'll have a place to live.
Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles? A: Take off your glasses.
Q: What can I do for these Crow's feet and those wrinkles on my face? A: Go bra-less. It will usually pull them out.
Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking? A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.
Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short-term memory storage? A: Storing memory is not a problem. Retrieving it is the problem.
Q: As people age do they sleep more soundly? A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for spectacles? A: On their foreheads.
Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores? A: "Gosh, I remember these!"
4OTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
DROUIN LIONS CLUB
The Drouin Lions Club members would like to invite you to help them celebrate their
40th Anniversary Dinner .
Where: Drouin Bowling Club Princes Way, Drouin (Parking in front and beside venue)
When: Saturday May 11th 2013
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start
Cost : $30 per head which include $5 of raffle tickets (minimum 10 draws)
Drinks at bar prices.
Local Entertainer John Robson will be per-forming for us on the night.
RSVP : PDG Lion Terry Hayler FRIDAY 3RD May 2013 Phone – 56254862 or 0437 353 651 Email – [email protected]
CHURCHILL LIONS OUT-BOWL TRAFALGAR AGAIN
On Wednesday 31st October Trafalgar Lions Club members and their fami-lies participated in the Annual Tenpin Bowling Challenge against Churchill & District Lions Club.
With no practice at all since last year’s loss, the Trafalgar group started confi-dently and quickly built up a handy lead, but then wilted under pressure as the Churchill team steadied and went on to win the closely contested event.
The result came as no surprise, as Churchill always win this annual social event which has been a source of enjoyment for both clubs and their families for many years,
After the battle everybody tucked in to a very tasty supper before event organiser, Glenn Rodda, congratulated Churchill & District Lions for their usual superiority and presented the trophy to Club President, Past District Governor Peter McShane. Individual prizes were presented to Mandy Ellis, Ray Medew, Emily Hornby, Betty Shaw and Andre Ng.
It was once again a memorable night, with many balls going down the gutters and many laughs had by all. Maybe next year Traf will have a win? – but history is clearly against it!
Photograph details: L-R Churchill & Dis-trict Lions Club Presi-dent PDG Peter McShane accepts the tenpin bowls trophy from shattered event organiser Glen Rodda (centre) and Trafalgar Lions President Mike Hornby, together with prize-winners Emily Hornby, Mandy Ellis, Betty Shaw and Ray Medew.
Rain from Nowhere - by Murray Hartin (for anyone doing it tough) His cattle didn't get a bid; they were fairly bloody poor, What was he going to do? He couldn't feed them anymore, The dams were all but dry; hay was thirteen bucks a bale, Last month's talk of rain was just a fairytale. His credit had run out, no chance to pay what's owed, Bad thoughts ran through his head as he drove down Gully Road. "Geez, great grandad bought the place back in 1898, "Now I'm such a useless bastard, I'll have to shut the gate. "Can't support my wife and kids, not like dad and those before, "Crikey, Grandma kept it going while Pop fought in the war." With depression now his master, he abandoned what was right, There's no place in life for failures, he'd end it all tonight. There were still some things to do, he'd have to shoot the cattle first, Of all the jobs he'd ever done, that would be the worst. He'd have a shower, watch the news, then they'd all sit down for tea Read his kids a bedtime story, watch some more TV, Kiss his wife goodnight, say he was off to shoot some roos Then in a paddock far away he'd blow away the blues. But he drove in the gate and stopped - as he always had To check the roadside mailbox - and found a letter from his Dad. Now his dad was not a writer, Mum did all the cards and mail But he knew the writing from the notebooks that he used at cattle sales. He sensed the nature of its contents, felt moisture in his eyes, Just the fact his dad had written was enough to make him cry. "Son, I know it's bloody tough; it's a cruel and twisted game, "This life upon the land when you're screaming out for rain, "There's no candle in the darkness, not a single speck of light. "But don't let the demon get you, you have to do what's right; "I don't know what's in your head but push the bad thoughts well away. "See, you'll always have your family at the back end of the day; "You have to talk to someone, and yes I know I rarely did. "But you have to think about Fiona and think about the kids. "I'm worried about you, son, you haven't rung for quite a while, "I know the road you're on 'cause I've walked every bloody mile. "The date? December 7 back in 1983, "Behind the shed I had the shotgun rested in the brigalow tree. "See, I'd borrowed way too much to buy the Johnson place; "Then it didn't rain for years and we got bombed by interest rates. "The bank was at the door; I didn't think I had a choice, "I began to squeeze the trigger - that's when I heard your voice. "You said 'Where are you Daddy? It's time to play our game' "I've got Squatter all set up, we might get General Rain.' "It really was that close, you're the one that stopped me son, "And you're the one that taught me there's no answer in a gun. "Just remember people love you, good friends won't let you down. "Look, you might have to swallow pride and take that job in town, "Just 'til things come good, son, you've always got a choice. "And when you get this letter ring me, 'cause I'd love to hear your voice." Well he cried and laughed and shook his head, then put the truck in gear, Shut his eyes and hugged his dad in a vision that was clear. Dropped the cattle at the yards, put the truck away, Filled the troughs the best he could and fed his last ten bales of hay. Then he strode towards the homestead, shoulders back and head held high, He still knew the road was tough but there was purpose in his eye. He called his wife and children, who'd lived through all his pain, Hugs said more than words - he'd come back to them again. They talked of silver linings, how good times always follow bad, Then he walked towards the phone, picked it up and rang his Dad. And while the kids set up the Squatter, he hugged his wife again, Then they heard the roll of thunder and they smelt the smell of rain.
