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Connections, influence, friendship, philanthropy

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2017 Volume 129 No. 2

LIONLion – Australia and PNGLion - Australia and Papua New Guinea edition ispublished bi-monthly for the Multiple District 201Council of Lions Clubs International and circulated toall members.Published by MD201 Council of Governors and printed byPMP Print, 37-49 Browns Road, Clayton Victoria 3168.An official publication of Lions Clubs Interna tional, the Lionmagazine is published by authority of Board of Directors in21 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, French,Swedish, Italian, German, Finnish, Korean, Portuguese,Dutch, Danish, Chinese, Norwegian, Icelandic, Turkish,Greek, Hindi, Polish, Indonesian and Thai.Editor: Tony Fawcett, Fawcett Media20 Millett Road Gisborne South VIC 3437Phone: (03) 9744 1368Email: [email protected] Enquiries: Lions National Office31-33 Denison St, Newcastle West, NSW 2302Phone: (02) 4940-8033Lions Australia website: www.lionsclubs.org.auDeadlines: 1st day of month before co ver date.MD201 Council of Governors: C1 Paddy McKay,C2 Bryan Hearn, N1 Malcolm Peters, N2 Sharon Bishop,N3 Rosalie Sellers, N4 Roger Thomas,N5 Dennis Halpin, Q1 Graham Jackson, Q2 Brian Hewett,Q3 Norm Jensen, Q4 Jan Barsby, T1 Michael Walsh, V1-4 Naga Sundararajah, V2 Terry Heazlewood, V3 AnitaCulpitt, V5 Brian Buchanan, V6 Peter Poels, W1 Michael Wolf, W2 Terry Collinson. Council Chairman: Rodd ChignellDistribution of Magazine: Clubs and MembersAdditions to distribution list, deletions, changes of addressand of club will be made only when advised through theClub Membership and Activities report. Non-Lions, librariesand other organisations who wish to advise changes shouldcontact Lions National Office, Locked Bag 2000NEWCASTLE NSW 2300, Tel: 02 4940 8033 email:[email protected] Editor-In-Chief - Sanjeev Ahuja Managing Editor - Christopher Brunch, Lions ClubsInternational 300 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USAExecutive Officers: President Chancellor Robert E. “Bob”Corlew, Milton, Tennessee, United States; Immediate PastPresident Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, Minokamo-shi, Gifu-ken,Japan; First Vice President Naresh Aggarwal, Delhi, India;Second Vice President Gudrun Yngvadottir, Gardabaer,Iceland; Third Vice President Jung-Yul Choi, Busan City,Korea. Directors First Year: Bruce Beck, Minnesota, United States;Tony Benbow, Vermont South, Australia; K. Dhanabalan,Erode, India; Luiz Geraldo Matheus Figueira, Brasílía, Brazil;Markus Flaaming, Espoo, Finland; Elisabeth Haderer,Overeen, The Netherlands; Magnet Lin, Taipei, Taiwan; SamH. Lindsey Jr., Texas, United States; N. Alan Lundgren,Arizona, United States; Joyce Middleton, Massachusetts,United States; Nicolin Carol Moore, Arima, Trinidad andTobago; Yasuhisa Nakamura, Saitama, Japan; Aruna AbhayOswal, Gujrat, India; Vijay Kumar Raju Vegesna,Visakhapatnam, India; Elien van Dille, Ronse, Belgium;Jennifer Ware, Michigan, United States; Jaepung Yoo,Cheongju, Korea. Directors Second year: Melvyn K. Bray, New Jersey, UnitedStates; Pierre H. Chatel, Montpellier, France; Eun-SeoukChung, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Gurcharan Singh Hora, Siliguri,India; Howard Hudson, California, United States; SanjayKhetan, Birgani, Nepal; Robert M. Libin, New York, UnitedStates; Richard Liebno, Maryland, United States; HelmutMarhauer, Hildesheim, Germany; Bill Phillipi, Kansas, UnitedStates; Lewis Quinn, Alaska, United States; Yoshiyuki Sato,Oita, Japan; Gabriele Sabatosanti Scarpelli, Genova, Italy;Jerome Thompson, Alabama, United States; Ramiro VelaVillarreal, Nuevo León, Mexico; Roderick “Rod” Wright, NewBrunswick, Canada; Katsuyuki Yasui, Hokkaido, Japan.

‘We serve’“To create and foster a spirit of understandingamong all people for humanitarian needs byproviding voluntary services throughcommunity involvement and internationalcooperation”

DeadlinesContributions for the APRIL - MAY 2017 issue should be submitted by March 1 to

The Editor, Lion magazine, Tony Fawcett, Fawcett Media,20 Millett Rd, Gisborne South, Victoria 3437 or emailed to

[email protected].

C O N T E N T S4 International President’s report4 Banda Aceh earthquake5 Tasmania beckons16 Council Chairman’s report17 LCIF: Special Olympics18 Gone Sailing

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COVER: Lions is all aboutinclusion and several clubshave demonstrated that in abig way with their recentinvolvement with Sailability,the non-profit organisation thatbrings the joys of boating topeople of all ages with mentaland physical disabilities. Photo: Bob Walker

22 Tommy’s tops with patients23 Peace Poster contest winner22 Trans Australia trekkers25 Nautical mystery of Wreck Point28 Executive summary29 Committee vacancies

FUTURE IN OUR HANDSAs Lions moves into its centenary celebrations, already plans have been laidfor the next century of community service. Read about what the future holdsin LCI Forward, a 10-page road map for our ne xt century, starting page 6.


Banda Aceh earthquake:Your help is needed

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By BobCorlew, LionsClubsInternationalPresident

Be part of theGreatest Lions

Convention everDuring the early years of Lions, the LION magazinerather breathlessly reported the amazing journeysof some Lions to the International Convention: theyflew. That’s how long Lions have been around.Flying was not just a no velty but risky as well.Attending convention was very important to Lions,even if it meant climbing aboard a rickety,handmade, propeller-driven contraption.

No matter your home, getting to Chicago for theInternational Convention – June 30 to July 4 – will bemuch smoother. And though conventions of yesterdaywere outstanding and Lions inevitably proc laimed themas “the best ever”, they wouldn’t hold a candle to theupcoming one. That’s because it’s 100 candles on thetop of our cake, and our 100th Interna tional Conventionwill be absolutely packed with top-notch entertainmentand attractions. We are pulling out all the stops toprovide the absolutely greatest convention ever.

You also can’t top our convention city . We will gatherin Chicago because it’s where Lions started and wherewe are headquartered. But it’s also a city unique for itsstunning lakefront, great architecture and myriadcultural attractions while being lovably unpretentious,working-class proud and perfectly emblematic ofAmerica.

The one dilemma with convention, especially thisone, is so much to do, so little time. Each day brimswith fellowship, fun and enrichment. You rub shouldersand often share a lunch or a t least a few pleasantrieswith Lions from more than 120 countries. You canmarch in downtown Chicago during the festive Paradeof Nations, attend worthwhile seminars, vote on theassociation’s future, enjoy outstanding entertainmentand hear inspiring, renowned speakers. If you likebeing a Lion, you will love being a t the convention.

Our centennial convention will bridge the ga pbetween two Lions centuries. It will honour thememories of the Lions who ha ve made us what we aretoday and will lay the groundwork for our next 100years. I encourage you to be part of this historic eventand hope to meet you in Chica go.

In times of crisis, Lions are often amongthe first to offer supplies of food, water,temporary shelter and clothing. LionsClubs International Foundation (LCIF) isright there beside them, ready tosupport their efforts with fundraisingassistance through disaster relief grantprograms.

That was the case again after therecent Banda Aceh earthquake inIndonesia.

LCIF responded quickly with anEmergency Grant of US$10,000.00.Then within hours our Interna tionalPresident, Chancellor Corlew, andLCIF Chairperson, Dr Yamada,approved a US$100,000 MajorCatastrophe grant for MultipleDistrict 307 Indonesia.

Yet more is needed.Said PDG Tom Becker, LCIF

MD201 Coordinator: “LionsMembers of Australia, we onceagain ask you for assistance to helpout the people who have beenaffected by this terrible earthquake.Remembering that only a fewmonths ago when our neighboursacross the ditch also suffered atragedy in an earthquake, LCIF wasthere to assist them also.

“Your generous donation to theLCIF Disaster Relief Fund willenable much needed assistance tobe given to disaster rela ted projectsthroughout the world, including NewZealand and Indonesia. Send your

cheque in Australian dollars to your DistrictCabinet Treasurer. This donation is eligiblefor a Melvin Jones Fellow or a ProgressiveMelvin Jones Fellow.”

One hundred percent of every dollardonated to LCIF goes to people in need.


5February - March 2017

The 2017 National Convention offers a uniqueexperience to celebrate a 100-year birthday,something few of us experience in ourlifetimes.

Hobart has been the congenial host for Lions

Conventions in the past that have recognised and

celebrated significant milestones. The 2003

Convention celebrated the sesquicentenary of

European settlement in our island state.

Hobart now offers the ideal meeting place to

experience our Multiple District Convention and to

celebrate 100 years of Lions Clubs International.

But Hobart offers more …. it boasts a contrasting

blend of heritage, scenery and culture and is close to

many of southern Tasmania’s best attractions which

can be easily reached by road, air or sea.

A visit to www.discovertasmania.com.au can take

you to MONA, The Museum of Old and New Art, to

visit the mind-blowing showcase of international

cultural treasures and contemporary art; or to

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you can meet the

iconic Tasmanian Devil; or take a Pennicott

Wilderness Journey that provides breathtaking views,

an adrenaline rush and a feast for the senses; or

visit Salamanca Market, a weekly outdoor market on

the Hobart waterfront; or visit The Apple Shed, a

charmingly restored apple packing shed and

museum which is now the cellar door of Willie

Smith’s Organic Cider – all of these you can discover

at www.discovertasmania.com.au.

– then rediscover them when you come to Hobart

for the Convention

The Convention dates are Friday, 5 May 2017 to

Monday, 8 May 2017 and the venue is Wrest Point

Entertainment and Convention Centre in Hobart,

Tasmania.

The Convention website, accessed through the

Lions Australia website, offers up-to-date information

on all things that might make your Convention

experience a memorable one

Sign on now to ensure your place … and enjoy a

Tasmanian get-away.PDG David Daniels OAM

COC ChairmanMD Convention 2017

Photo: Tourism Tasmania & Tony Lomas

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SOME SAY LEADERS ARE BORN. OTHERS SAY LEADERS ARE MADE. BUT THE UNDENIABLE THREAD THAT DEFINES ALL GREAT LEADERS IS THE DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE. Excellence isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. It takes relentless focus to achieve it. It requires a total commitment to improvement in order to maintain it. It requires that we change, we listen and we adapt to ensure that our vision of excellence continues to reflect the vision of our members and a changing world. And when we do these things, we can achieve something astonishing that touches everyone who is a part of it. That’s the vision for Lions.

EMBRACING A TOTAL QUALITY INITIATIVE Organizational excellence requires a passionate focus on quality and a commitment to a total quality initiative at all levels of Lion leadership—club, district and organization. These guiding principles can help us achieve it:

• Clubs should thrive by being flexible, inviting, service-focused and willing to grow.

• Districts and multiple districts should guide by nurturing clubs and

collaborating with one another to achieve service impact goals.

• Our International Board should drive our association forward by creating innovative strategies and building a culture of success.

• Operations should support all levels of Lions through efficient and effective practices to better serve our members so they can better serve their communities.

LEADING THE WAY TO EXCELLENCE The drive toward excellence starts with our leadership at every level of Lions, and each has a key role to play.

Association – We need to continually evaluate internal operations to make sure we’re innovating, creating efficiencies and responding to our members’ needs. That’s why we launched Finance Forward, a program designed to drive organizational efficiencies in our critical processes. We’re moving club chartering online, streamlining awards fulfillment, enhancing our member support center, simplifying expense reporting, increasing staff training and creating efficiencies in translation services.

Districts – District leaders guide and inspire clubs to help keep them on track for growth and success. To prepare them

for these critical roles, we will provide expanded training to develop leaders and build their capabilities so they can lead more effectively. This means more training opportunities, more online training tools to increase access and more emphasis on training as a key component of excellence. Multiple district leaders will also play a central role in regionalizing content and creating culturally relevant programs for Lions and those looking to serve.

Clubs – The way people serve is changing, so club leaders need to be willing to adapt. Clubs should be flexible, open to change, willing to listen and ready to embrace the evolving needs of today’s volunteers. We will provide new resources delivered in new ways to give clubs the tools to better organize, support and serve their members.

CHANGE STARTS FROM WITHIN It takes great leaders to achieve greatness. The focus on improving our organization from the inside-out will make our association, our districts and our clubs stronger, and it will help us create a world-class member experience that will keep Lions coming back year after year.

If we embrace a commitment to quality at all levels of leadership, then achieving excellence won’t just be the vision for Lions. It will be the future of Lions.

LEADERSHIP DRIVES EXCELLENCEWHY IT TAKES GREAT LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS TO SUCCEED

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16616 Lion

From Council Chairman Rodd

FROM THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT

Greetings to allmembers of ourwonderful Lionsfamily throughoutAustralia, andwelcome to ourCentenary year,2017. As I writethis it is nowJanuary and we

have entered the second half of our Lions yearWendy and I hope you have all enjoyed the

Christmas and New Year period with your familiesand loved ones. It is also a period of reflection, toremember just how fortunate we are to beAustralians and the desperate plight of many in thisworld. However the rest period is now over and it istime to set new goals and strategies for ourcentennial year in your continuing ser vice to yourcommunity.

In December I went to Melbourne to meet withthe Youth and Community Projects Committee.Whilst there I was honoured to be one of the judgesfor the Peace Poster Project, and what a difficult jobthat was in choosing the winner from the ver yimpressive entries. Whilst all the entrants deser vecongratulations for their efforts, the winning entrywas from Casey sponsored by the Lions Club ofMelbourne Chinese and the runner-up was theentry from Lianna sponsored by the Lions Club ofBlackburn North. Congratulations to all clubs thatencourage participation in this wonderful youthfocused project.

It was also a busy schedule in Januar y for theCouncil of Governors Meeting, the training of theDistrict Governors Elect, Cabinet Secretaries andPartners of District Governors Elect. Theorganisation of the training and the Council ofGovernors Meeting requires significant effort andmanagement and I wish to express my appreciationto all involved. Overall the Council Meeting was ver yproductive with the Long Range DevelopmentCommittee presenting the road map for thestrategic development of Lions in Australia for theforeseeable future. This is an exciting opportunityfor us all as we move into our next centenar y.

I always find the period between Februar y andApril a wonderful time of activity within the Districts.This is when the Club Youth of the Year competitionis finalised and there is a move into Zone/RegionFinals in preparation for District and State Finals.There is also the State Leo of the Year Final. All thisculminates in the display of their skills and talentsat the Youth of the Year and Leo of the Year Finals

at the MD Convention in Hobart. Once again theseare great opportunities to sell Lions to visitors. Thedown time when judges are out adjudicating is agreat opportunity to show a brief video from the LCIwebsite or from YouTube showing Lions at work.We need to use the opportunity to advertise whatwe do and invite members of the wider communityto come along and listen to the young peoplespeak. A little bit of effort can go a long way ,however do not take my word for it, have a go andsee for yourself.

There have been numerous articles written aboutthe need to care for our members. We still havemuch to do in this area. As the data as at 31December indicates, we can recruit many newmembers, however we are still finding it difficult toretain the members for the longer term. This is nowthe time to begin planning for our “March to MayMembership Drive”. The focus is on buildingcapacity in our association where we reach out tocapable people in our community to help us in ourwork. Saturday 4 March 2017 has been identifiedas a community Lions Awareness Day, with clubsacross Australia encouraged to stage a street stallto tell the community about Lions and ourCentenary and to offer the invitation to ser ve. This isan opportunity for your club to engage with yourcommunity, however it is really up to your club onhow they plan and undertake the day. Let’s notwaste the opportunity, talk to your District GMT andget involved. Our International President Bob Corlewhas highlighted that for ever y new Lion, 70members of a community can be ser ved. That issomething we can be proud of as Lions.

March will see the reintroduction of Lions Questinto Australia with a revamped format and adaptedcontent to meet the Australian educationalstandards. A partnership with the University ofQueensland allowed pilot courses to be assessed tocomply with the standards. The first workshops areplanned for Adelaide, with further workshopsdeveloped for other states. This has been a longprocess by a dedicated team who will now see theresults of their labours. Congratulations to all.

Whilst I have heard that many of you are thinkingof heading to Chicago to join the celebrations at theInternational Convention, our own NationalConvention is in Hobart on 5-8 May 2017.Remember, 2017 is also 70 years of Lions inAustralia and what better place than Hobart tocelebrate our achievements of our histor y. With anentertaining and informative program planned forlooking forward and looking back, and a superblocation, the convention should be on ever yone’s

travel list for 2017. It promises to be an excitingcelebration of Lionism for all. Looking forward toseeing you there. Can I request that you registerearly rather than leave it to the last minute as thishelps the planning for all. Relevant details, includingthe registration form, are on the convention website.

Remember, whilst it is nice to be busy , it is betterto be engaged and involved, because that meansyou are doing it with others who share your dreamsand ambitions.

Keep well, smile and be happy. Service is a joyand as Lions We Serve.

– Lion Rodd Chignell

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It’s the time to set NewYear resolutions, andwhat better focus forthe New Year than ourCentennialcelebrations? Here’ssome resolutions thatyour club may want to

consider.1. Lions Awareness month – In March the

Multiple District wants to encourage members toget out in the community and promote ourorganisation. More information will be provided inour monthly e-mail blast.

2. March-May Membership drive – Whatbetter way to celebrate the centenar y than to buildyour club with new members or work with yourexisting club members to renew your energy andenthusiasm for our humanitarian work.

3. Update MyLCI – Our online database is theheart of our communication network. At your nextclub meeting, check everyone’s contact details sowe can be sure that you get your magazine andother information. Make sure that your club reportsits centennial activities so that we can understandthe impact of your work.

4. Hobart Convention – In Hobart in May2017 we celebrate 100 years of Lions Clubsworldwide and 70 years within Australia.

From Executive Officer Rob


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Special Olympics:Athlete’s cherished role as a Lion

Lion Steve Rodenbeck embodies the spirit ofSpecial Olympics (SO) on and off the playingfield. His leadership in his community, on thefield and in his workplace represents thepower that SO athletes have to impact thosearound them.

A SO athlete for nearly 20 years, Rodenbeckplays several sports. A proud member of Team NewJersey’s flag football team during the 2010 USAGames in Nebraska, he led his teammates to abronze medal. Rodenbeck was also a member ofTeam NJ during the 2014 USA Games, competing inunified volleyball. He and his teammates advancedto the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles asmembers of SO USA. They proudly represented theUSA and New Jersey, taking fourth place. He alsocompetes in floor hockey, basketball and tennis.

Rodenbeck graduated from Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity, receiving an award for distinguishedacademic performance. He now works as aconference centre coordinator where he recently washonoured for “doing right”.

Rodenbeck is very active in his community.Volunteering as a global messenger, he speakspublicly on behalf of SO. He currently serves aschairperson for the Athlete Congress, the governingbody representing SO New Jersey athletes’ interest.He also is president of his Garden State ChampionsLions Club.What made you want to become a Lion?

I wanted to make a difference in the communityand other people's lives.How has being a Lion made you a betterathlete leader and community leader?

Being a Lion has taught me the value of teamworkwithin a group. Working on numerous serviceprojects with the group has enabled me to assistmembers. It's all about making a difference in thecommunity and other people's lives.What type of new skills has being a Liontaught you?

Leadership, teamwork and communication arethe key.How would you increase volunteering withLions in your community?

By working and communicating with other Lionsclubs in the area. This way, we can have ourmembers plus members of the other Lions clubsworking as one unit. Remember, there is no "I" inteam.How do you envision athlete leaders learningmore about leadership opportunities with Lionsto help their communities? What could ourclubs do to help that?

Athlete Leaders could take Leadership Seminar

courses to expand their leadership skills. This way,this will teach them the value of hard work anddedication while leading a team effort. Also, themore that we are involved with ser vice projects andfundraisers, the more that we will feel that we havemade a positive impact in our community .How do you see local Lions helping withawareness for your Special Olympicsprogram?

Getting other Lions clubs to attend andparticipate in Special Olympics New Jersey eventswould be a simple way for them to see andembrace our Special Olympics community.What is your one message to other c lubsregarding athlete engagement?

Help support our great cause by volunteering inour many events. We have sports training andcompetition September through June. Athletes loveto meet new volunteers. Also, our Garden StateLions Club is always looking forward to working asa unit and with other clubs as well.

Champion clubs are special interest Lions clubsthat support Special Olympics. For information onthe Lions Clubs International-Special Olympicspartnership, visit lcif.org.

– Cassandra Rotolo

VETERAN: Rodenbeck has played in flagfootball for Special Olympics since 2007.

LCIF

Make sure your club is represented.5. Chicago International Convention –

In July 2017 Lions from around the word willconverge on our ‘ancestral home’ in Chicagoto celebrate 100 years of ser vice. Will you bethere?

I’d encourage you to think about how wecan make this a memorable and exciting yearfor Lions.

– Rob Oerlemans

How things changeMuch has changed about Lions

Australia in its 70 years. Just take a

look at these early covers of the

LION magazine. What hasn’t changed

is that Australian Lions are still

serving the community in so man y

invaluable ways.


There were lots of nautical terms being flung about when Sydney’ sLugarno Lions took to the water as part of a Sailability day .

The day was staged by Sailability in conjunction with the Kogarah Bay SailingClub and organised by Elvio Munzone.

Sailability, a non-profit organisation, provides sailing and boating for people ofall ages with mental and physical disabilities.

Such days are held twice a month on Saturdays over summer and once a

month in winter. Kogarah Lions provided a BBQ lunch and drinks and there wereLions Christmas cakes to satisfy hungr y sailors. They also provided transport forsome of those taking part.

Also on hand were Gae Bergin of Sydney Seaside Lions and members of theAutism Community Network and the disability support group Achilles andfriends. Sailability is still using a yacht called Melvin Jones that was donated byLugarno Lions in 2005.

GGOONNEE SSAAIILLIINNGG

Photos: Bob Walker (Lugarno Lions)


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CENTENNIAL 2017

Club’s third yachtdonation for thedisabled

Centennial 2017 is not only a world event forLions International but it is now also thename of a vessel.

Centennial 2017 is the third yacht donated tothe volunteer organisation Sailability in Toronto,NSW by N3’s Morisset Inc Lions.

Sailability provides facilities and personnel togive a safe and enjoyable sailing experience topeople with a disability. It serves children fromspecial needs schools and adults and maintainsexcellent purpose-built launching and boardingfacilities at Toronto on Lake Macquarie.

The club’s donated boats are mainly sailingdinghies approximately three metres long and arerigged so they can be controlled by disabledpeople. They are unsinkable and almost impossibleto capsize but are self-righting should they do so.A rescue boat attends constantly.

The latest donation was part of the club’ s Lions

Centennial Project. The boat was launched and named Centennial

2017 by President Margaret Tumeth.“We hope it brings as much pleasure to all of

you as the others have in the past, ” she said at thehandover.

“We look forward to our continuing greatrelationship with Sailability.”

Lion Margaret then poured a glass ofchampagne on the bow of the boat with the time-honoured maritime blessing, “I name this boatCentennial 2017. Bless and protect this vessel andall who sail in her.”

Within 30 minutes Centennial 2017’s brightyellow sail bearing a Lions emblem could be seenout on the bay.

The Sailability program was instigated in Torontoby the club’s Jim Williams, a life member of 57years and a boating enthusiast for 50 years.

SSEETTSS SSAAIILL


Imagine a hospital device that could help trainnurses, comfort sick kids and even calm theirparents – it would be priceless.

Well it turns out the deviceis real. It comes in the form ofa cutting-edge puppet made ofsilicone, which can handletubes and needles and can bewiped down to avoid infection.

Nurses can get the puppetto ‘talk’ through procedures,and sick children can play withhim, even to the point ofperforming procedures whichthey themselves have toendure.

It cost $20,000 forCQUniversity researcherProfessor Kerry Reid-Searl todesign her initial “TommyRichie” puppet but copies can now be produced for$6000.

Thanks to generous sponsorship from communityservice clubs, a number of ‘Tommy Richies’ arefinding their way into hospital wards and nursingclasses throughout Central Queensland.

Queensland’s Emu Park Lions have justcontributed their second puppet, known as “Leo”(after their Leo club).

This first Lions-donated puppet is a firm favouriteat the Rockhampton Base Hospital paediatric ward,and a second will be shared between the hospital’ soutpatients section and CQUni nursing labs.

Emu Park Lions President Peter Roper is a retiredpaediatrician who recalls cloth teddies being usedto comfort children in hospitals about 50 years ago.

“Unfortunately, there was a risk of infection, butthese newer designs overcome that while offeringso much more in terms of realistic interactions, ” hesays.

Professor Reid-Searl says that, while the puppetswere devised primarily to overcome the vulnerabilityof child patients, nursing students can also use

them to rehearse their communication skills beforeheading into a paediatric ward.

“We ensure that the puppet ‘whispers’ ratherthan speaks, so different people can engage withthe child without having to worr y about a constantvoice type.

“"The puppet has realistic body parts but his faceis not as realistic. We wanted him as a friendlylooking caricature … not too lifelike so childrenwould be scared, but real enough to be engaging.

“Some children demand that the puppet is withthem to reduce anxiety throughout the medicalprocedure.

“In some cases, where medical staff have notbeen able to save a child, their parents have askedfor ‘Tommy Richie’ to be at the funeral as areminder of how brave their children were inhospital.”

The puppets are made by renowned puppet-maker and artist Richard Mueck. Each has a naso-gastric tube in his nose, a cannula in his arm, acatheter on his urethra, a portacath in his chest,and injections into his abdomen.

The puppets came about as an extension of

Professor Reid-Searl’s MASK-Ed (KRS Simulation)technique, developed at CQUniversity. MASK-EDinvolves educators using silicone masks and bodyparts to take on the persona of a patient, and tochallenge health students to treat simulatedsymptoms, whereas PUP-ED (KRS Simulation) isfocused on paediatric care.

Professor Reid-Searl has already gainednumerous awards and is now internationally knownfor her work.

She is seeking further investment in the puppetsthrough donations and philanthropic support.

“Longer-term, we want the ability to have one ofthese little guys in ever y campus of our university,and also the potential for them to be placed inpaediatric wards in major centres in Queenslandwhere our students are already doing placements.”

For details, contact the Development Team on07 4923 2875 or at [email protected].

TOMMY’S TOPS WITH PATIENTS

Tommy thepuppet withProf. KerryReid-Searl(right) ... anumber ofTommies arenow beingused inhospitals.

Lions get on boardwith revolutionarysilicone puppetproject

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LEFT: Emu Park Lions (back) Denis Ratcliffe, StephenSenior, Frank Holman and (front) Di Roper andPresident Peter Roper with Kerry Reid-Searle and“Tommy”.


Sometimes young people just need a place tosit and talk.

That’s the thinking behind a Buddy Benchdonated by Sydney’s West Pennant HillsCherrybrook Lions to the local Cherr ybrook PublicSchool as part of Lions Centenar y Celebrations.

The bench has been installed in a peacefulcorner of the school’s grounds and is available to allstudents.

The purpose of the Buddy Bench is to create amore inclusive student environment within theschool.

The Buddy Bench idea, conceived by a fifth gradestudent in 2012, originated in Canada and Americawhere they are called Friendship Benches.

The club says the bench provides a means bywhich a student can seek support without the needto rationalise their feelings or to seek out aparticular member of staff or special friend.

The bench can be used at any time and for anyreason – from seemingly trivial matters to moreserious concerns – and encourages children to askfor help when they are troubled.

If a student is feeling left out, cannot find theirfriends or wants to make new friends, they can siton the bench. Another student will then invite themto play a new game or simply sit and talk.

Cherrybrook Lions Club President SunilAmaratunga congratulated the school’s GlynisBridgwood and the school captains on their decisionto install the Buddy Bench for students.

BENCH TIME: Trying out the new Buddy Bench are(from left) N5 Cabinet Secretary Jennifer Touzel, ClubSecretary Paul De Alwis, Cherrybrook Public SchoolPrincipal Glynis Bridgwood and President SunilAramatunga.


After much deliberating by judges, the striking poster (right) by student Casey, sponsored byMelbourne Chinese Lions Club, was judged overall Australian national winner of the 2016Lions Peace Poster contest.

The poster has since been submitted to LCI for the International judging.Entries came from all 19 Districts.The theme of the contest was “Celebrating Peace” and Casey’s Peace quote was “We

can celebrate eternal peace when people from all walks of life are treated as equals in afree and borderless world united by humanity and compassion”.

A highly commended mention was made of a poster sponsored by the Lions Club ofBlackburn North V5 and created by Lianna who wrote, “Peace is something we all wantand can celebrate together”.

The judges (pictured below) were Council Chairman Rodd Chignell, Helen Cooney(Chief Executive, Caroline Chisholm Society) and Lion Brian Williams (Youth of the YearNational Chair).

“Lions are most appreciativeof the time and effort the judgesput into the National Judging,”said National Peace Poster ChairPDG Helen Campbell.

“Each year more clubs aretaking on this very worthwhileproject for our younger youth.The theme for 2017/18 will be‘The Future of Peace’.”

District-winning posters canbe seen at www.lionsclubs.org.au/pposter.

CELEBRATING PEACE

‘BUDDY BENCH’ EXTENDS A STUDENT WELCOME

GIVING PEACE A CHANCE: The winning poster (above) is currentlyamong those being judged in the Inter national Peace Poster contest.


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What possible reason could you have fortowing a boat behind a motorcycle all the wayaround Australia?

For a team from Western Australia’s Albany Lionsit was a very good reason.

Their epic trek around the countr y, called Hope InA Boat, raised more than $70,000 for diabetesresearch.

Their boat and trailer travelled 44,890km andinvolved the help of about 7000 Lions.

The trek went anti-clockwise around Australiavisiting as many Lions clubs as possible and evenincluding a much-publicised circuit aroundTasmania.

While it was a huge money-raiser, it was notwithout incident.

Just weeks before the start a truckbacked into the motorcycle and, becausethe offending driver’s insurance companywas stalling and replacement partsneeded to come from America, anotherbike had to be quickly found.

Then in Burleigh Heads theexpeditioners were hit by a major stormthat damaged the trailer and punched ahole the size of a soccer ball in the hull ofthe boat, necessitating them taking refugein a motel that also suffered damage.

“On the news we could see that peoplewere losing their houses and cars inshopping centre car parks under water,but all we could do was wait, ” recalls oneof the expedition’s members.

Faced with travelling another16,000km, including the Great SandyDesert, or heading 4500km home with

the patched up trailer, they took the latter option. Having patched the trailer as best as they could,

they then set out again to visit clubs south ofGeraldton in Western Australia they had beenunable to visit earlier.

As the original bike had been fixed by then, theybrought it along with an extra team member – yetthe challenges continued.

Along the way the alternator of one of the bikesfailed and it had to be left behind, and the still-damaged trailer had to be lashed with rope to keepit going.

Despite all the problems, Hope In A Boat’s zig-zagging expedition was rated a huge success.

Throughout the trip, members gave talks atLions clubs and in Boddington, 123km south ofPerth, they helped at a rodeo that raised about$200,000 for charity.

So successful was the annual rodeo that it ranout of beer for the first time in 40 years.

FOOTNOTE: Presently ther e ar e mor e than 385million people w orld-wide living with diabetesand it is expected that in less than 25 y ears thiswill r each 592 million people . That is about 25times the curr ent population of Australia. Everysix seconds a person dies from diabetes.

Trans Australia trekkers triumph over adversityThey were plagued by setback after setback but these hardy adventurersproved $70,000 winners

The Hope In A Boat team.


February - March 2017

Torquay Lions Brian Fuller and RussellHannan got more than they bargained forduring the Victorian club’s annual New Year’smorning litter clean-up of the foreshore.

Among the litter left behind from the previousnight’s celebrations were a bike. two homemade‘bongs’, a collapsible chair, a small beach tent and$15.

More routine items found on the beach andlawns included cans and glass bottles.

The job was finished as the first joggers,walkers and visitors to the foreshore began toappear.

President Brian Keane praised the New Year’sEve revellers who had enjoyed themselves only afew hours earlier.

“There was very little broken glass comparedwith previous years, but unfortunately some peoplejust do not seem to understand the dangers ofbringing drinks in glass bottles to the beach andforeshore,” he said.

“Broken glass is the thing we worr y about mostwhile collecting the rubbish.”

Torquay Lions, supported by the Great OceanRoad Coast Committee, have undertaken theclean-up for the past 10 years.

Pollies to the party:our new Lions

Toowoomba Lions launch service awards

V1-4 District Governor Naga Sundararajahdidn’t waste a visit to Victoria’s ParliamentHouse late last year. He inducted five Victorianparliamentarians into Lions.

They are now all members of the State ParliamentVictoria Club.

The new Lions will be part of a celebrationfunction being planned for the Victorian ParliamentHouse by the club during this our centennial year .

Lions will be invited to participate and there will betours of parliament.

ON BOARD: V1-4 District Governor Naga Sundararajah and State Parliament Victoria Presidentand Member for Burwood Graham Watts (left) welcome new Lions Cindy McLeish (Member forEildon), Anthony Carbines (Member for Ivanhoe), Colin Brooks (Member for Bundoora), Hon.Timothy Bull (Shadow Minister and Member for Gippsland East) and Paul Edbrook e (Member forFrankston).

PUBLIC RECOGNITION: DistrictGovernor Norm Jensen presents thePerpetual Shield to Senior Constable AlexSingleton (left), while (above) thenominated personnel are joined by localdignitaries at the awards ceremony.

Queensland’s Lions Club of Toowoomba City Inc. has embraced the Vision Statement of

LCI with awards to local police and emergency services that have rendered significant

humanitarian service.

The awards have been instituted as part of Lions Centenar y celebrations and to mark the club’s

own celebration of 50 years of ser vice.

Each nominee received a certificate to mark the occasion, while the Humanitarian Recognition

award winner received a personal shield. The Service he represented also received a perpetual

shield.

Senior Constable Alex Singleton was chosen as the initial recipient of the humanitarian award for

projects during his 11 years at the Wilsonton Policebeat.

During this time, he personally initiated

projects that have helped the elderly and

vulnerable and the entire community –

including Safety Home Project for elderly and

vulnerable people, Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander youth and non-English

speaking persons.

On the beach


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LIONSOUT AND

ABOUT

GOING UP: Brisbane Holland Park Lions knew they w ould find a home for a v aluable stair liftwhen it was donated ... and they did. With the help of Lion Dr Les Har vey and his medical centre,they found happy Mervan Sparks, here pictured with Lion Jeff Croll at the hando ver.

TOP DOG: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lizzy, a Story Dog, helps children at Queensland’sLabrador State School to improve communication skills. Runaway Bay Lions sponsor Lizzy,owned by Jo (centre), pictured with Agnes from Story Dogs (left) and President Jean McNeil.

HAMPER HAPPINESS: Four-year old Mackenzie begged herparents to buy a ticket in the Christmas hamper raffle of Victorianclub Torquay, and it paid off. Mackenzie is pictured with the hamperand her mum, Tarryn Attard, and her brother.

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS: N3’s hard working Medowie Lions and Orica staff had plenty to dopre-Christmas packing hampers at the local Stockton Senior Citizens Centre. They were distributedaround Stockton and Fern Bay. The club has been involved in the annual hamper giveaw ay for the past28 years

SIZZLING GOOD SHOW: Sydney’s Kings Langley Lions typifiedmany Lions around the country who turned out for fundraisingsausage sizzles over the holidays. Theirs raised $1200 at aChristmas carols night that attracted 2000 local residents.



SANTA THEN STORM: There was much celebrating when Queensland’s GoomeriLions held their annual Christmas In The Park. A highlight was Santa arriving in apolice car with a sack full of presents. Just as festivities ended, a fierce stormdescended and sent patrons scurrying home.

SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES: Lions’ famous Christmas cakes were once again atop money earner. Here V2 Torquay Lion Patricia Blane sets up a selling display at thelocal Bendigo Bank with customer ser vice officer Paulette Payne.

The nauticalmystery ofWreck PointThere’s a story of mysterysurrounding the opening ofYeppoon Lions’ new $400,000lookout on Wreck Point onQueensland’s CapricornCoast.

The lookout, being launchedon June 7 as part of the club’ s50th anniversary, is designed todepict a ship’s deck and upperstructure and focuses on thewrecking of the schooner Selinaon the point in the 1840s (WreckPoint gets its name from theevent).

The 62-ton transportschooner and its crewdisappeared in 1847 and wassubsequently washed up onWreck Point 15 months later,having drifted crewless, flooded,and with a cargo of cedar logsfor 2600 nautical miles.

Accounts report the schoonerwas eventually refloated and oneman was left on board with sixweeks’ supplies and the job ofpumping out water to keep herafloat.

Five months later when hehadn’t been relieved, he wasrescued by a passing ship andabandoned the Selina.

Local Lion Brian Dory has

researched the background tothe Selina

The tale of the disappearanceand re-appearance of the Selinawill be the first of a series ofillustrated historic storiesattached to the new lookout.

Others will feature theCapricorn Coastline beforediscovery and the indigenouspeople’s tribal territories, thediscovery of Keppel Bay byCaptain Cook in 1770, MatthewFlinders’ circumnavigationsurvey of the Australian coastlinein 1805 and disembarkinglocations in the bay, and thearrival of the first sailing ships inKeppel Bay with immigrants.

The club hopes many Lionsand former and current memberswill attend the lookout’s openingand the 50th anniversarycelebrations.

The celebrations will beginwith a twilight barbecue towelcome guests on Friday, March31, with several events over thefollowing two days.

Visiting Lions are invited tocontact the AnniversaryChairman, PDG John Lindsay(0458 392 692 or [email protected]).

Yeppoon Lions’ Wreck Point Lookout depicts a ship’s deck. The wreck ofthe Selina, which drifted crewless for 2600 nautical miles beforereaching landfall, inspired the club to create the structure.

HELPING HAND: Macksville Lions Club President Tony Vine and members of the ScottsHead Public School Representative Council join ex-student Peter Cooper and his mother at thepresentation to him of $8,091 toward a new insulin pump.


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VALE: PDG DOUG OMOND, an outstanding Lion

The death on November 3rd last year of PDG Doug Omond OAM has brought to a closea remarkable record of community ser vice, particularly through his membership of

Lions Clubs International. Prior to becoming a Lion, Doug was already a well known SouthAustralian sportsman. He had served as National President of the Ten Pin BowlingAssociation and was an accomplished golfer, playing Simpson Cup (A- grade) for theGlenelg Club. He had many good friends among Australia’s leading golfers, especiallyDoug Bachli, former British Amateur Champion. In the early 1970s he ser ved a two-yearterm as Captain of the Glenelg Golf Club. It was his prowess as a golfer that led him tobecome a Lion.

In late 1961, the only Lions Club in South Australia, City of Adelaide, beganinvestigating new clubs in the suburbs. Their Extension Chairman was Colonel Ron Hone,who was the golf and tennis writer for the Adelaide Advertiser. He knew Doug and invitedhim to a meeting at the Castle Hotel in Edwardstown.

Doug became a formation member of the Edwardstown Club in April 1962. Hisenthusiasm and leadership ability were soon recognised by his fellow members, and hewas elected President in 1965.

The following year, he was appointed to his first District Office – Zone Chairman. Heheld positions at District and/or MD level until this year . He was probably the only Lion inAustralia who held office continuously for 50 years. In the early 70s he held a range ofDistrict portfolios, and was Cabinet Secretar y in 1974-5. On Christmas Eve 1974, CycloneTracey, which had been travelling parallel to the Arnhem Land coast, suddenly turnedthrough Darwin’s northern suburbs and devastated the city . There were three Lions clubsin Darwin at that time, and, although the city was virtually closed by the authorities, Doug,and Lions International Australian Representative PDG Bob Allen, obtained permission togo and assess what Lions could do to help. On receipt of their report, the MD Councilestablished the Darwin Reconstruction Programme. This became a $2 million project, withTracey Lodge, a Senior Citizens complex, being the centrepiece. Despite the demands ofhis work with Darwin Reconstruction, Doug was elected DG 201N for 1975-6. Followinghis year as DG, Doug was appointed to the board of ALCERF (the Australian LionsEmergency Relief Fund). He continued in this role until 1983, when the Australian LionsFoundation was formed. Doug served as Emergency Grants Chairman until 1992, when heassumed the Chair of ALF, a position he held for seven years. In 1988 he began a fouryear term as Chairman of the Hearing Dog Committee. In 2003, MD Council establishedthe Honours Committee. Doug was a committee member until 2014, when he becamechairman. A few months before his death, this appointment was extended until 2020.

At the January 1983 MD Council meeting, he presented his final Cyclone Tracey report.At the same time, the Ash Wednesday bushfires were ravaging South Australia andVictoria. The Council formed the Bushfire Rehabilitation Programme, and Doug was put incharge. His experience as a building contractor was invaluable, as the role requirednegotiating with district clerks, many of whom thought they could get easy money fromthe Lions – they didn’t know Doug Omond!

One of Doug’s most onerous tasks, which he carried out with his usual efficiency andenthusiasm, was being Secretary/Treasurer and Welfare Officer of the PDG’s Association.He served in this role for almost 30 years.

He had a range of interests outside of Lions, including committee member of theOverseas Specialists Surgical Association and a board member of Calvar y hospital formany years.

In 1984, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM ) and he laterbecame secretary, and then chairman of the South Australian Branch of the Order ofAustralia Association.

His many Lions Awards included three International Presidents Medals and theAmbassador of Goodwill, the highest award a Lion can receive from the Association. Hewas a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, and he was a Life Member of LCI.

In the Multiple District, he was a Bill Tresise Fellow, an ALF Hall of Fame inductee, andwas the recipient of the Ian Stockdale Humanitarian Award and the James McLardieAward.

In everything that he did, Doug had the dedicated support of his devoted wife, Terry,who predeceased him by only a few weeks.

Doug Omond will be remembered with admiration by all who had the privilege ofknowing him.

– Dr Bob Coulthard PID

POSITION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THEAUSTRALIAN LIONS DRUG AWARENESS

FOUNDATION INCApplications are called for the position of Vice Chairperson ofthe Foundation for a term of four years from May 2017.Applications must be made in writing setting out thequalifications that you feel you have that would be of benefitto the Foundation. Applications must be from Lions in goodstanding from Constituent Member Clubs.

Details of the position are available from the Secretar y ofthe Foundation at PO Box 530, Springwood QLD 4127 ore-mail – [email protected].

Applications are to be received by the Chairperson at POBox 530, Springwood QLD 4127 no later than Friday 21March 2017.

All applications will be considered by the Board of theFoundation at its May meeting and an appointment made.

David McKenzieSecretary

AUSTRALIAN LIONS DRUG AWARENESSFOUNDATION INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of theFoundation to be held in Hobart on Friday 5 May 2017commencing at 12.30pm.

Each Constituent Member is entitled to one vote and thatrepresentative should have accreditation from the ClubSecretary. However in the case of a State Director election,only delegates from that State may vote. Members notattending may complete a postal ballot for Director .

Nominations are called for Directors for New SouthWales, South Australia, Western Australia and Lions Quest.Nominations are to be received by the Secretar y by Friday18 March 2017 on the correct form.

Nominee must be a member in good standing of aConstituent Club within the relevant State. Nomination formsare available from the Secretar y at PO Box 530, SpringwoodQLD 4127, Phone (07) 3341 3900 or by email –[email protected].

Should a potential nominee wish to obtain a copy of theposition description for a Director, please contact theSecretary of the Foundation as above. David McKenzie

Secretary

TOP GIVERS: Mooloolaba Lions Ron Alexander and FredSmedley with LCIF certificates congratulating the club on eachmember donating $250 during 2015/16 to humanitarianprojects. Last issue we incorrectly gave Ron the wrong name.Sorry, Ron.



Five-year-old Amelia looked uncertain as she waslowered into a jumble of wheels, springs, struts andscrews designed to help her get around.

Those bits and pieces were among the thousand or so

working parts in her new Hart Walker.

Amelia and her brother Sam, almost three, have a rare

condition similar to cerebral palsy that limits their mobility .

In December they visited the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in

Canberra to be fitted with orthotic walking frames which

will help them walk hands-free and play at eye level with

their friends.

A physiotherapist and a consultant technician

supervised the initial fittings. Although Hart Walkers are

made to measure they need adjusting to match each

child’s anatomy and regular maintenance sessions to

replace worn parts and cater for the growth spurts kids

experience.

Eight Canberra clubs combined to donate $16,000 for

the two devices plus $2000 each year for ongoing costs.

Club representatives were on hand to encourage Amelia

and Sam as they took their first steps and say the sister

and brother did remarkably well for their first time.

Lions have a long histor y of helping kids ‘get on their

feet’. So far the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility

Amelia and Samon the move

By Bob Crawshaw

READY TO GO: The wonder on five-year-old Amelia’s face says it all as Sue from the Cer ebral PalsyAlliance adjusts Amelia’s new custom-made walking frame.

Foundation has provided walkers for nearly

2000 children at a cost of over $12 million. Last

year in N2 District parents and organisations

like the Cerebral Palsy Alliance logged eight

requests with local Lions.

In a major coup, Q3 and Q4 Districts have gained a year -long$257,000 government contract for a trial project to pro videmobile phone support to people seeking shelter from domesticviolence.

The project will take in an area from Caboolture, just north of Brisbane,

to Noosa at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, and will involve two

staff supporting clients of DVConnect, an organisation that provides a free

crisis hotline for anyone affected by domestic or family violence.

The contract has been awarded by Queensland’s Department of

Housing and will provide the inPlace Nambour mobile support ser vice to

DVConnect clients who have been placed in hotels and motels,

sometimes for up to 10 days, when initially seeking shelter. These clients

are from all over Queensland and come at the expense of DVConnect and

are placed in selected hotels and motels on the Sunshine Coast while

awaiting emergency accommodation.

In the past, they have typically received only one phone call a day from

DVConnect to ensure their safety, but no counselling or other ser vices.

Now there will be a full assessment of their needs, trauma counselling

and financial help.

There are currently two similar schemes in place, a small one ser vicing

Townsville and another on the south side of Brisbane that provides 24-

hour service.

inPlace Nambour will provide the mobile ser vice from 11am to 8pm

daily.

It is a pilot scheme for 12 months but if successful could become

permanent.

CRISIS HOTLINE FOR DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS


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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE1. Approved a resolution to direct the districtgovernor of District 300 C1 (MD 300 Taiwan) towork with Past International President Tam inrecommending Lions be appointed as first vicedistrict governor in a fair and consistent way .Further, the board approved that in the event thedistrict is not able to comply with the directives ofthe board, further action will be taken by theConstitution and By-Laws Committee. 2. Revised the Standard Form District Constitutionand By-Laws in Chapter VII of the Board PolicyManual for clarification purposes. 3. Revised the Standard Form District Constitutionand By-Laws in Chapter VII of the Board PolicyManual to remove an unnecessar y duplication ofpolicy.4. Revised the Neutral Obser ver Policy in ChapterXV of the Board Policy Manual to clarify whoappoints the neutral observer.5. Revised the Trademark Policies in Chapter XV ofthe Board Policy Manual related to the timing ofwhen a convention trading pin is considered a“collectible”.6. Adopted a resolution to be reported to the 2017International Convention to amend the InternationalBy-Laws to amend the timing of the official call tobe consistent with the notice of amendmentrequirements.7. Adopted a resolution to be reported to the 2017International Convention to amend the InternationalBy-Laws related to the number of directors electedfrom the United States to reflect recentamendments to the International Constitution.

CONVENTION COMMITTEE1. Revised the 2017 Chicago Convention Schedule.2. Established per diem allowances for appointedCredentials Committee members serving withoutother reimbursement, District Governors-elect andDistrict Governors-elect Faculty and headquartersstaff attending the Chicago convention.3. Revised Elections Procedures to combinecertification and voting at convention.4. Revised bid policy to allow an exception to theendorsement requirement.

DISTRICT AND CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE1. Approved Coordinating Lions for the 2016-2017fiscal year. 2. Approved the redistricting proposal received fromMultiple District 105 (British Isles and Ireland) andMultiple District 323 (India) to take place at theadjournment of the 2017 International Conventionand the redistricting proposals submitted byMultiple District 24 (Virginia), Multiple District 32

(South Carolina) Multiple District 43 (Kentucky) beapproved and take place at the adjournment of the2018 International Convention. 3. Approved an amendment to the Standard FormClub Constitution and By-Laws, Exhibit C, to addClub LCIF Coordinator to the Organization Plansection. 4. Approved name badge designs for the LCIFChairperson, Trustees and LCI Board Appointees.5. Approved Simplified Chinese as an officiallanguage of the association. 6. Clarified the policy regarding automobileexpenses related to DGE attendance to the DGESeminar held during the International Convention.

FINANCE AND HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONCOMMITTEE1. Approved the FY 2017 1st Quarter Forecast,reflecting a deficit.2. Approved the amendment of the Board PolicyManual to increase the number of expensed travelreimbursements for the presidential appointee fromone to up to two forum planning meetings.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE1. Approved curriculum support for a locallyplanned, delivered and financed ELLI in Korea,provided that the application is received and theprogram will be fully financed locally, includingtranslation. Instructors must be approved by LCI,and LCI will provide a representative to evaluate theprocess as has been done with previous pilots.2. Approved the curriculum plan, schedule, andgroup leader team for the 2017 District Governors-Elect Seminar. 3. Approved the move of the DGE Seminar to a fixedlocation near headquarters and the presentation ofthe DGE Seminar earlier in the fiscal year for a pilotperiod of five years. This pilot plan will commencewith the 2019 DGE Seminar.4. Revised the Board Policy Manual, Chapter XIV,paragraph D.10.e. to clarify that District Governor-Elect Seminar group leaders must have the ability tospeak and understand English, or have local accessto non-LCI translation services, for communicationsbetween group leaders and Lions ClubsInternational Headquarters.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE1. Approved the Involve a Veteran program to beextended to all constitutional areas to June 30,2018, as well as include active duty militar ypersonnel. 2. Revised board policy to allow charter fees to besubmitted after charter applications are submitted,but before the charter is approved.

3. Revised board policy to add that effective Jan. 1,2018, all new club charter applications must besubmitted through MyLCI.4. Revised board policy to allow the MembershipDevelopment Committee to review and approveappropriate deviations to the policy requiring 75percent of new members who reside or work withinthe multiple district. 5. Amended board policy related to the process fordistricts who charter 10 or more clubs within afiscal year. In addition to the district governorapproving the charter application, either the firstvice district governor, second vice district governor,or the GMT Area Leader/Special Area Advisor shallalso approve. One half of the International dues willstill be required prior to the approval of the charter .

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE1. Approved all Centennial Grants submitted.2. Approved the four-year digital marketing plan andadjusted budget and forecast accordingly.3. Revised board policy manual to accurately reflectthe committee’s name to “MarketingCommunications Committee”.4. Revised board policy manual to reflect the editorin chief of LION Magazine to “Chief of Marketingand Membership”.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE1. Approved diabetes as the fifth ser vice campaignarea to be added to the Centennial Ser viceChallenge effective during the final year of thecentennial from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.2. Awarded two additional Leos to receive the Leosof the Year Award for 2015-2016.3. Revised Chapter XXII updating the term office forLeo president in the Standard Leo Club Constitution.

For more information on any of the aboveresolutions, please refer to the LCI website at

lionsclubs.org or contact the International Officeat (630) 571-5466.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Nashville, Tennessee, USA October 13-16, 2016


The Council of Governors advises applications are invited from Lions in good standing to fill the following vacancies. All Multiple District Committee positions are honorary, & every Lion is encouraged to apply. 1. Applications will only be considered if submitted on the current Nomination Form, & received at the Lions National Office by the closing date. 2. Intending applicants must obtain a Nomination Form, Position Statement & Person Profile in relation to the position from the Lions National Office or website. Website: http://lionsclubs.org.au/members/positions-vacancies/

Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 4940 8033 3. All candidates for Multiple District positions shall submit: - current standard Nomination Form - Curriculum Vitae - Statement covering the issues outlined in the Position Statement. This supporting Statement with CV shall not exceed three single sided A4 pages. 4. Nominations must be received by the National Office by email or post no later than 5.00 pm Friday 31 March 2017. Late nominations will not be considered. Valid nominations will be considered at the Council Meeting held in May 2017.

All applicants will be advised via the following methods:

1. All successful applicants will be contacted by SMS. If the call is not answered, a message will be left & confirmation of the appointment will follow by text message.

2. All unsuccessful applicants will be contacted by text message as the preferred method, or by e-mail if not mobile phone number is offered.

3. Following the close of the Council meeting, the appointments will be confirmed by letter.

Program Position Term Exp. Description

Management Group Leo Representative 30/06/2019 To attend MD201 Management Group Meeting and advise on a youth perspective. LEO Applicants only.

Lions National Honours Advisory Body Chairperson 31/01/2020 To advise on recognition of Lions through the National Honours system

Lions National Honours Advisory Body Member - 2 pos 31/01/2020 To assist with advice for recognition of Lions through the National Honours system

Administration Webmaster 30/06/2018 To develop the Multiple District website as part of a co-ordinated digital communication approach for Lions Australia – WordPress training can be provided.

Administration Assistant Webmaster – 2 pos 30/06/2020 To assist with the maintenance of the Lions Australia website.

Insurance Committee Member 31/01/2020 Responsible to the Chairman for input and counsel in relation to Insurance and Safety matters pertaining to the Multiple District.

GMT Team Member 30/06/2020 This committee has special emphasis on the development of members, the establishment of new clubs, club membership growth and membership maintenance

PNG Committee Chairperson 30/06/2020 To oversee, manage and promote the conduct and growth of Lions Club within Papua New Guinea.

PNG Committee Member – 3 pos 30/06/2020 To guide the development of membership in Papua New Guinea to enable residents to take a full role in the work of Lions within that country

GLT Team Member – 2 pos 30/06/2020 Responsible to the MD201 GLT Coordinator for the activities of the Committee which has special emphasis on the Leadership development of members.

Peace Poster Chairperson 30/06/2020 Responsibilities included the coordination and promotion of the Lions Services for Children and Peace Poster projects at MD level.

ALCCRF Trustee 31/01/2020 Responsible for promoting the activities of ALCCRF within the designated State/Area.

ALCMF Q District Trustee 31/01/2020 Responsible for coordinating all matters pertaining to the activities ALCMF within their designated area.

Lioness Chairperson 30/06/2020 Responsible for the efficient management of the Lioness Committee. Lioness N District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Regular contact with Lioness Clubs in the States, attending meetings as required

by the Chairperson and submitting report. Lioness Q District Coordinator 30/06/2020

Lioness KINGS Coordinator 30/06/2020 Responsible to the MD Lioness Chairperson for the efficient management of the Lioness Kings Clubs

Youth Exchange Program Coordinator 31/01/2019 Responsible for the organisation of an allocated portfolio within the YE Program.

Youth of the Year T District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Responsible for promoting the Youth of the Year and Committee objectives within the designated State.

Program Position Term Expiry Name Christmas Cake & Mint Committee

Deputy Chairperson 30/06/2020 John Smith

Christmas Cake & Mint Committee

N District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Ken Brooks

Hearing Dogs Treasurer 30/06/2020 Graham Smithers Hearing Dogs V State Representative 30/06/2020 Maureen Capizzi GLT MD Trainer 30/06/2020 Philip Johnson Youth Exchange Program Coordinator 31/01/2020 Emily Struick Youth Exchange Program Coordinator 31/01/2020 Desley Kelso Youth of the Year Q District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Jenny Maguire Youth of the Year V District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Philip Johnson Youth of the Year W District Coordinator 30/06/2020 Margaret Amm

Committee Appointments At its meeting in January 2017, the Council of Governors considered nominations received & made the following appointments

Committee Vacancies


LEOS IN ACTION

LEO CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARDCongratulations to the V2 Leo Club ofBrimbank on receiving an international LeoClub Excellence Award. This club is active inall facets of service work, through suchprojects as a soup van to feed the hungry, afundraising ball to support local charities andhosting the Victorian State Leo conferenceearlier this year.

Each Lions district may nominate one Leo clubfor this annual award – the club must demonstratesuperior performance in serving others, developingand executing creative fundraisers, exercisingeffective leadership, enhancing the public imageof Leo clubs, and completing administrativeoperations. See the LCI website for furtherdetails.

Focus on TasmaniaLeo Brooke Farrelly from T1 Penguin Leo

Club has been named a winner in the ABCHeywire competition for her stor y about herpassion for drag racing. Brooke was Tasmania’sfirst Junior Dragster and the only girl involved inthe sport so far. Those who were in Newcastlefor the MD Convention in 2015 may rememberhearing her speak about this in the national Leoof the Year final. This inspired her to enter theHeywire Competition, which encourages youngpeople from regional Australia to share their stories.Brooke’s story will be aired on ABC radio and shewill attend a Heywire Summit in Canberra with otherregional winners.

Glenorchy Leo Club in T1 got into the Christmasspirit by purchasing $500 worth of gifts to bedistributed through a local wishing tree. The Leoshappily served hot dogs during Christmas carols

and immersed themselves in the fun-filledatmosphere of this annual community event. Theyalso joined forces with their sponsoring Lions club,the local council and the youth taskforce to host afree concert in the council gardens to celebrateyouth and the end of the school year .

Around Victoria One of our newest Leo Clubs, Korumburra Leo

Club in District V3, assisted with ‘Need for Feed’(see picture below), a project to help local farmerswho are doing it tough. They handed out gumboots,presents for children, handbags for the ladies and

Christmas parcels for families. They also assistedwith the drawing table and the jumping castle.Korumburra Lions ran a BBQ for lunch. It was agreat day for the farmers at Coal Creek.

Another inspirational Leo club is at CobramDistrict Specialist School in District V6. All studentsin senior classes at the school for children withdisabilities join the Leo club as a way of developing

a sense of civics and citizenship. Since its formationin 2010, the wonderful students in this club on theMurray have participated in many communityprojects including tree planting, Meals on Wheels,Anzac Day ceremonies and environmental clean-ups. They also assist Cobram Lions with theirmonthly markets, and have raised $1000 forALCCRF. For these Leos, membership gives them ahuge sense of pride – in the Lions family , theirdisabilities are irrelevant; they are treated as equalpartners in community service.

In V5, the Leo Club of Wheelers Hill held a triviaevening (see picture below) with a ‘when you were

young’ dress-up theme. Over $2500 wasraised, which went to Bestchance, anorganisation that supports children withsocial/emotional and learning difficulties.

State Leo ConferencesBenalla Leo Club (V6) is excited to be

hosting the Victorian State Leo Conference on26 February in northern Victoria, and hope thatit will attract Leos from all over the state. InQueensland, Leos are being invited to beautifulMagnetic Island for their State Conference on10-12 March, hosted by Twin Cities Leo Club(Q2). Everyone who attends a State Leoconference is sure to have fun, make friendsand come away inspired to do even more to

help their community. Lions are also welcome!Leos and Lions – ser ving together!

Lion Toni LanphierMD Leo Committee Chairman

IN CHARACTER:Wheelers Hill Leos

dressed up for theirtrivia night.


31February - March 2017

YOUTH OF THE YEAR

At the time of writing, our six Nationalfinalists are enjoying themselves at the LionsInternational Youth Camp at Rotorua.

On the 6th January, they travelled to Perth andFremantle to continue their tour as guests of theFremantle Club, before returning to their homes onthe 12th January. The group visited Hillarys BoatHarbour, Perth Mint and Point Peron where theyplayed cricket with disabled people, Mandurah,Busselton, Riley Fauld’s grand parents’ farm atCapel, Maritime Museum, Ear Science Institute ofAustralia, Lions Eye Institute, Kings Park. They alsoattended receptions at the NAB’s state office andthe City of Fremantle.

We look forward to seeing you in Hobart. Forthose who are planning their travel andaccommodation needs in Hobart for our MDConvention, it is pertinent to remind you that theYOTY public speaking event will be held on Monday ,8th May, commencing at 9am.

There is still time for clubs which have not yetmade a commitment to be involved in the Quest. Bythe time this issue reaches members, it will be earlyFebruary, so schools must be approached as soonas possible.

It is important to remember that at club level,only the winner will have a second opportunity tohone their skills. Therefore, it is vital that allparticipants leave the quest with a feeling and asense of achievement. So, please try to keep theimpromptu questions at a level that all contestantswill feel comfortable with. This criteria is especiallyimportant with the impromptu questions. Longcomplicated questions only confuse young people.Make the impromptu questions short, precise, andconsider only topics that the contestants cansuccessfully address for two minutes!

In regard to the four general knowledgequestions at the interview, please consider thesecriteria in your judges’ briefing:• One question of local interest (careful with state,territory and local government boundaries)• One at state level (careful with state/territor yborders)• One of national importance, and• One of international significance

The District Governors’ Council recently endorsedthe Youth of the Year Child Protection Policy andProcedures. This policy has been forwarded toDistrict YOTY Chairpersons for submission to theDistrict Cabinets. It has also been posted to theYOTY website.

It is timely to obser ve this policy’s missionstatement: Lions Australia is committed to thesafety and wellbeing of children and/or youngpeople who are under 18 years of age and who areparticipants in any Lions youth project or program.

We will take steps to ensure a child safeenvironment is maintained at all times.

Child protection is a ver y important matter andLions at all levels must be aware of the obser vanceof this policy and its procedures.

From time-to-time a winning contestant willwithdraw from the next level of the YOTY Project. Inkeeping with our spirit, that contestants should begiven the opportunity of progressing as far aspossible in the Program. This policy has beenadopted and is recommended by the YOTY Sub-Committee. See table below.

Factors such as distance and time may preventthese recommendations being implemented.

There is a new range of YOTY polo shirtsfeaturing our new logo available from the ClubSupplies Shop. (Please allow up to three weeksfrom ordering to the time of deliver y). We also havesome new items including a portable power bank($18), a new YOTY credit card USB( $12) and adraw-string bag ($6).

Brian WilliamsYouth of the Year Project

WINNERS’ TRIP: The six National finalists take a break on a beach in New Zealand.

Level of withdrawal Contestant is replaced byZone Final Runner-up from the Club Final of the withdrawn contestant.Region Final Runner-up from the preceding Zone Final of the withdrawn

contestant.District Final Runner-up from the preceding Zone or Region Final of the withdrawn

contestant.State Final 1. Runner-up from the withdrawn contestant’s District Final.

(N, Q and V Districts).2. Next placegetter from the preceding District Final of the withdrawn

contestant. (C and W Districts).3. T District; the District Final doubles as the State Final.

National Final Runner-up from the withdrawn contestant’s State Final.State Winners’ Tour Runner-up from the withdrawn contestant’s State Final.



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