LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 201V5 INC. VIC ... July 2016 Newsletter (for... · Ashwood-Mt Waverley Mukesh Bhakta Karen Pascoe Box Hill Pei Tian Monica McQuatters Brighton John

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Registered by Australia Post – P/P No. 799999999 Volume 40 Issue 1 - July 2016

201V5201V5 Lions Website http://201v5.lions.org.au

ABN 66 147 266 469Inc. No. A0044463B

NewsLetterDISTRICT GOVERNOR: Brian Buchanan (Karen), 99 Spriggs Rd Croydon 3136(M) 0408 395 685 [email protected] (South Vermont)FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Pat Mills, 2/38 Karingal St Croydon North 3126(M) 0408 753 266 [email protected] (Box Hill)SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Laurie Cooper (Claudia), 10 Festival Place The Basin 3154(M) 0418 949 551 [email protected] (Wantirna)NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Kirsty Wilkinson, 3/9 Balmoral Cres Surrey Hills 3127(M) 0418 995 346 [email protected] (Box Hill)

Happy 99th Birthday!Fellow Lions, Lionesses, Leos and Friends:

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”.

– C. S. Lewis

WELCOME to the new Lion's year – our organisation’s 99th year. I thank you for your ongoing contribution and dedication to your Lions Club and to your local and international communities.In Australia, and around most of the world, Lions Clubs have contributed so much towards community well being and success and made marvelous impacts on the lives of so many individuals. In 2016, we are finding our communities are more than ever in need of Lions Clubs and other support groups.As Lions Clubs International turns a remarkable 100 years young next year, this year’s 201V5 District theme of ‘Building for the Future’ continues to highlight our determination to ensure that Lions Clubs remain a relevant, viable, and valued part of the Australian fabric for the next 100 years.As we think about building for the future, many Lions are becoming builders in our Clubs, so that we can:• Build on the strengths in our own

Clubs; • Create a fantastic member experience

for all Lions;• Build up our future leadership

capability; • Grow the number of Lions and Clubs; • Build on our Lions profile in the

community; • Help every Lion to enhance their own

confidence, skills and talents. By becoming builders many of us have already found ourselves doing some new and quite different things!

Our District will be building on the very successful start to the District Governor Team concept introduced by IPDG Ann Eldridge, where a team approach has allowed Clubs to access support in a more timely manner. We would like you to consider some ‘yes, pleases’ from the District Cabinet Team:• Please approach the District Team if

your Club is in need or just thinking about how to take the Club to a new level of service. We are committed to supporting each and every Lions Club in 201V5 to be more successful and stronger as the year continues.

• Please let us know if there is something your Club is planning to do and you want to share this experience with us. We would be humbled and excited to be asked to be a part of this with you.

• Please take care not to burn out, over commit, or find yourself stretched past enjoying yourself. We need to be conscious that we have family and work lives. Any contribution is valued and appreciated but the District Team wants you to finish the year healthier and invigorated by what your Club has achieved.

• Please embrace the subtle transition that is taking place for Lions, as these changes will mostly prepare us for the challenge of being around and being relevant for the next 100 years.

• Please enjoy your time in service. Find ways to laugh and appreciate each other.

The District Governor Team wishes you and your Club a year crammed full of fun,

fellowship, and purpose.

– District Governor,

Brian Buchanan

and Lion Karen Buchanan

Dear Lions, LAST July, I asked you to help bring dignity to all humanity. A year later, I am overwhelmed by the tremendous response of Lions around the world. The year 2015-2016 has been a huge success for Lions who seek to promote harmony and bring dignity

to underserved populations everywhere. I asked you to continue changing the lives of 100+ million people by hosting a service project impacting youth, vision, hunger or the environment in your community and you responded as only Lions can. Just halfway through the Centennial Service Challenge, we’ve impacted the lives of more than 85 million people, strengthening communities at home and around the world.I asked you to raise the visibility of your Clubs and commemorate our Centennial by planning a Legacy Project in your community. In less than six months, nearly 3,000 Clubs have reported Legacy Projects in their communities with more Clubs joining them in every day. I asked you to help expand our service impact by inviting your family, friends and neighbours to join us in service. Once again, you went beyond the call and in just a few months, nearly 10,000 Lions have qualified for the Centennial Membership Awards with thousands more on the way. We’ve accomplished a lot this year, but there is so much left to do. I hope you will continue to work with Lions in your community and around the world to achieve our Centennial service goals.

Sincerely, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada

Your Past International President

Lions District 201 V5 newsLetter / District website: Http://201V5.Lions.org.Au/ juLy 2016 pAge 2

Information from the Cabinet SecretaryCorrespondence to: Cabinet Secretary Keith YatesPO Box 1286, Blackburn North, Vic 3130 (H) 03 9894 4552 (M) 0412 556 780 Email: [email protected]

NEW MEMBERS: District Governor Brian and Members of Lions District 201 V5 havemuch pleasure in welcoming the following new Members to the District –

Club New Member SponsorAshwood-Mt Waverley Mukesh Bhakta Karen PascoeBox Hill Pei Tian Monica McQuattersBrighton John Philp

Robert Whelan Chelsea District David 'Sean' Derrick Frank SainsburyDandenong Donald Perera Shyamon JayasingheDandenong City Ilo Mafu Lidia Paul

Rudy L Tomas Gomez Lidia PaulLysterfield Dilip Kumar Vytilingam Ruban Malarajan

Christopher Pereira Ruban Malarajan Sadish Visvalingam Ruban Malarajan

Marysville Penni Thompson Ruban Malarajan Glenn McFadzean Ruban Malarajan Jason Freilich John Lissenburg

Rowville Kelsy De Prada Julia YoungSandringham Shane M Williams Bev McLennanToolamba Lorraine Daish Margaret Stewart

Jody Merritt Sally MoseleyAndrea Pogue Sally MoseleyMichael Schultz Laurence Thomson

Wandong-Wallan Manesh Fernando Kenneth McDonaldNadee Jayawardana Hugh McGowanDianne Lafranchi Clyde Riley

Welcome IT WAS a pleasure to meet the Incoming Club Secretaries at the country and metro Club Development days. For those Secretaries who were not able to attend

the day, your secretary materials were given to the Club Officers who attended on the day. These materials contain the diary of Club events and reporting that are the responsibility of the Club Secretary. Please seek out the materials, and if you cannot find them, please let me know.

District ChangeoverTHIS year the District Changeover will be held on the 10th July at the Bridge Inn Hotel (Mernda Pub) 1425 Plenty Rd, Mernda at a cost of $35 per head, bookings can be made by contacting the Changeover Chairman Trish Hayward [email protected] Payments can be paid into

the District account directly BSB033 316 Account 372316 (see advert in this issue), HOWEVER please notify Trish Hayward that you have made the payment so that your booking can be confirmed. Please note this is a luncheon event.

Elected Officer Nominations IT IS that time of the year when the District has called for Nominations, for the following positions in preparation for the District AGM and Convention being held on the 28th-30th October 2016:District Governor (1), First Vice District Governor (1), Second Vice District Governor (1), 201V5 Disaster Relief Trust Trustee 2017-2022 (1), ALVIF Member Executive Committee 2017-2020 (3), VLF Councillor 2017-2020 (1), Lions Licola District Representative (1), Lions Cord Blood Foundation Board Member 2017-2020 (3) and a Host for the 201V5 AGM and Convention 2018.

Nominations for the above positions should be sent to the Cabinet Secretary, by the 29th August 2016 (late nominations will not be accepted).Nomination forms are attached to the District Statement of Rules and By-Laws (pages 47-57), and are also contained in an e-mail sent to all Clubs on the 9th June 2016.

LCI and District Account PaymentsHALF-YEARLY International Fees are due by the date appearing on your Clubs LCI Statement, LCI has advised that Clubs that have not paid their fees by the due date will face suspension, the excuse that a Club does not meet by the due date will not be accepted, Clubs are aware that payments are due by the end of July and January. Once again I would like to remind all that at a recent District Convention a motion was moved and passed that unpaid District dues would incur a 10% penalty, the District has to pay its accounts on time and it is only fair that the Clubs also pay their accounts in a timely manner.If you have any concerns or require assistance, please do not hesitate to drop me a line.

– Regards Keith

CLUB CONFIRMED DATE

Boroondara Central 12/07/2016

Euroa 21/07/2016

Oakleigh 1/08/2016

Ashwood-Mt Waverley 3/08/2016

Blackburn North 17/08/2016

Dookie 17/08/2016

Wantirna 17/08/2016

Whittlesea 23/08/2016

Rowville 24/08/16

District Governor Team –Club Visits – July/August, 2016


Some coming, some going . . .

Cabinet Members who met at the May Outgoing/Incoming Cabinet Meeting, IPDG Ann Eldridge front and centre with DG Brian Buchanan front row third from right.

ON WEDNESDAY, 1st June the Clubs of Zone 4 presented a cheque for $12,494.00 to the Bulleen Heights Secondary School for the purchase of outside gym equipment.The Bulleen Heights School is a specialist secondary school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and is currently improving the secondary environment, to ensure it meets the needs of the secondary students. At the suggestion of the Lions Club of Donvale, the Clubs of Zone 4 decided that this would be a worthy zone project.

The Zone 4 Clubs recognised that the students required appropriate outside equipment to foster an appreciation of the benefits of exercise and fitness and assist in building and developing social skills and communication. The equipment is a great tool to assist the students in using their break-times productively. The equipment will assist students in their management of anxieties, emotions and stabilising mood. They will also have a positive impact on general wellbeing.The Clubs of Zone 4 would like to thank the Australian Lions Foundation for their support in this project.

– Ivan Kayne OAM Project Chairman

The Cheque Presentation

Zone 4 Clubs supply Gym Equipment to Bulleen Heights School

Left to right: Peter Talbot (Eltham) DG Ann Eldridge, Ray Gaylard (Donvale), Greg McNamara (Nillumbik) Ivan Kayne OAM (Donvale), Roger Darker (Donvale), Kate Ewers (Donvale), Janine Darker (Donvale), Rudy Ewers (Donvale), Vice-Governor Pat Mills, Jemma Whyte (Eltham), Helen Gaylard (Donvale), Barry Backman (Diamond Valley) and ZC Daryl Schrader.

Left to Right: Peter Talbot (Eltham), Barry Backman (Diamond Valley), ZC Daryl Schrader, Debra Atherton (Lead Teacher Bulleen Heights School), Ray Gaylard (Donvale), Greg McNamara (Nillumbik), 2VDG Pat Mills.

The Gym Equipment


VERY GOOD NEWSThe May Licola Board Meeting was held at Licola, after the working bee and on behalf of the Board we are delighted to announce that Adam Wake has agreed to stay at Licola for a further three years. In view of achievements in camp bookings and innovative activities we believe this is great news for the future of Licola Wilderness Village and the Licola area.The other good news is the Wild4 Program will be on again this year and we have 60% of the funds required already, thanks to some very generous donations.

Working Bee Week from 14th - 20th MayDespite lower than usual numbers this working bee achieved many tasks. Adam has asked that his thanks go out to everybody who attended during the week.Many of you who attended at the beginning of the week would have met the students from Kurnai College who came to work and learn. They completed an amazing amount of work inside the houses and will continue to make additional items back in their school workshop. If there ever was a win/win situation this is it – they will work and get experience and Licola will get the benefit of their labour.

The new gaga pit thanks to the “Wangaratta Mob”.

Pictured L to R: Ron Sneddon, Geoff Wood, Ross White, Neil Ware, Neville Bell and Peter Versteegen.

Not to be out done, the “Warragul Mob” also came up on Friday and by Saturday evening they had completely painted the exterior of their house. Thanks to all.The next working bee is scheduled for 5th-12th September – Please plan now. As an incentive we can ask Paul to entertain us with some Bush Poetry, (he won the Don Kneebone trophy this year at the Cattlemen’s get-together). Please enter this in your diaries now and let Adam/Rob, at Licola know 5148 8791.

Lions Sponsored Camps It’s time to start preparing applications for the September Camp, only a couple of months away. Application forms can be downloaded from the Licola website www.licola.org.au.

Update

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam."I shall either find a way or make one"

Lions Sponsored Camp 283 – Mon 19th - Fri 23rd September 2016.Lions Sponsored Camp 285 NSW and Northern Vic – Sun 15th - Fri 20th January 2017.Lions Sponsored Camp 286 Melb Metro and others – Mon 23rd - Fri 27th January 2017.Staff member Paul Connolly – maintenance Paul joined Licola in February and has fitted in as an “old hand” He was born in Windsor about the time of the Olympic Games, and attended school in Cheltenham and Moorabbin Tech. His first job was as a naval apprentice in Marine Technical Propulsion. He left the navy and spent 20 years in the mushroom industry (no jokes please) as both a labourer and later in management. He made a “green change” to Glenmaggie in 2000, and worked with Montana Camp, involved with the Camp Oven Restaurant there. He later returned to the mushroom industry before accepting his current position at Licola.His interests are varied, bike and horse riding, all outdoor activities and he is president of the Gippsland Bush Poetry Society. What does he like most about Licola: “the natural beauty of the area.” Welcome Paul!

Vale – John Burton, Past Licola Chairman 1983 - 1984 and 1986-1987We wish to acknowledge the passing of John Burton. John was a member of the Wellington-Latrobe Lions Club, and a past Chairman of the Licola Board.

John and Elaine Burton working at the camp Barbecue.

John was a builder and regular at Licola working bees. He and his late wife Elaine ran the main Camp kitchen for 12 months and at one stage they both managed the Licola store for a short time. To John’s family we offer our belated sympathies.

Over 50’s Camp 7th - 11th November 2016The Over 50’s Camp information has been sent to all Clubs and we have to advise that we have not been overrun with enquiries.Please tell all of your non-Lions friends about it, further information can be obtained from Adam, Arran or Rob at Licola 5148 8791 or email [email protected])The cost of the five-day camp, $330.00, includes many things but importantly the return bus from Melbourne.It has often been asked why more Lions don’t come to this truly wonderful Over 50’s Camp. It is one of the best weeks in Licola packed with friendship and good times.Licola Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, 26th June 2016 at 1230 Riversdale Road, Box Hill 3128 at 12 noon.


this is the District Qr code it can be scanned by using a web cam or mobile phone camera and will take you to our website. the application is free and can be downloaded from the internet onto your phone.

Would you kindly note the deadline for copy and pictures

for August Issue is Friday, 15th July, 2016.

Thank you to all contributors.

Worthy causes win due to Lyndhurst’s annual roar!THE Lyndhurst Lions came together on Saturday, 7th May, 2016 in large numbers to support the Club’s Annual Fundraiser held at the Springvale Town Hall. The weather did not deter enthusiastic participation, though, as nearly 450 people attended the fundraiser to raise funds for local community initiatives and worthy humanitarian causes.Ruban Malarrajan, current President of the Lions Club of Lyndhurst & District, officially welcomed the guests and thanked the sponsors, volunteers and the Lions Club members for their contribution in putting such a massive event together. He made special mention of the efforts to the fundraising committee chairman PCC Lion Malik Zaveer (MJF) and IPP Lion Cuthbert Don Paul "who did loads to make this event a success".

The music was provided by Deezone with Damien from Sri Lanka and the catering was provided by Cinnamons.MC Jude De Silva ensured the audience was kept well informed of the nights event's with the dance competition sponsored by Golden Messenger P/L and the raffle prices sponsored by Harvey Norman, Springvale.

– IPP Lion Cuthbert Don Paul, Lions Club of

Lyndhurst & DistrictL to R: Paul, Harvey Norman; Lion Cuthbert;

Raffle Winner Marie; and Steve, Harvey Norman.

LAST night I witnessed the induction of my club's new officers for the year to come. As they were taking note of their duties for the coming twelve months I wondered about the time ahead and just how the Club would react to the problems, old and new, which would present themselves.The hardy annual of course will be membership and while we should be justly proud of the funds we have raised for various charities it is perhaps unwise to lay too much stress on this side of our existence to the exclusion of many other things we do. However, I am sure that the new committee will be able to take this into consideration and be able to act accordingly. Please remember that we are a group of volunteers, not a business and the important thing to remember is that we have fun helping others.As we progress through another year I would like to wish your Club many interesting guest speakers. Please do not forget members of your Cabinet. They have a knowledge that can be put to good use and it would be a shame to see their experience being wasted when we can learn so much from their service. Just one more thing before I go. Please do not underestimate the benefits of inter club visitation. You will find that a club has already solved many problems, which you thought were peculiar to your club, not so far away. Enjoy the year ahead. Look after any new members. See that their time with the Club is enjoyable and show them that helping the community is not only worthwhile, but we can have fun doing it.

– Harry Taylor

Stamp collectors go wild!THE Lions Stamp Club, Chapter 10 Australia recently presented the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility foundation with a cheque for $13,500.00 from the sale of stamps over the last year. A fantastic result, which can only occur because of the wonderful support, we receive from many Lions Clubs. This money will enable us to buy one Hart Walker for a child in need. In our District in recent months, we have been notified of four children needing Hart Walkers, so there is a great need. We sincerely thank all the Clubs in 201V5 who collect stamps, used or unused and pass them onto the Foundation. Please keep them coming!Bev McLennan Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundationwww.lionsclubs.org.au/alcmf District Chairman 201 V5 0459 400 038 [email protected]

From the Newsletter EditorJUST a quick note to introduce myself and thank Ron for his help so far.Many thanks for your warm welcome in the last newsletter and helping me learn the ropes for the July edition. Thank you to those that have sent through contributions for the July newsletter.Just a reminder that the cut off for contributions is the 16th of every month. From July onwards I will be enforcing this strictly. I received a contribution on the 23rd of June and this is far too late. Next month I will write a bit about my background and my various positions held in Lions. – Kirsty Wilkinson

Clarinda Lions Art and Craft Market23rd July, 10am-2pm. Great variety of plants and crafts including NurturebyNature, Fretwork by George, Hotrod Hound, The Fuchsia Lady, Dennis’ Herbs, Lavender Hall Soaps, Greenview Preserves. Just some of the 30 plus stalls waiting for you. Clarinda Community Centre, cnr Bourke and Viney Streets, Clarinda. Further details from Veeda 9544 1161.


From L to R: Christine Mendis from Vermont South, Lidia Paul from Dandenong City, Glynis Bailey from Chelsea District and Karen

Fuhrmann from Vermont South who is not in the photo.

Hampers ready for distribution.

Hunger Project – Motherʼs Day Hampers

Lady volunteers at the Connerstone with delivered hampers.Another delivery place – Dandenong Community Advisor with Daniel

Gervigny from Dandenong and Lidia Paul from Dandenong City.

If you need a break from city living, come and visit the Miners Rest Market. Select some books from our book stall, enjoy great food, enjoy unique arts and crafts, buy bric a brac and have a classic Lions sausage sizzle. We look forward to seeing you at the market and always happy for new stall holders, outside or inside the hall. Enjoy our country hospitality and make a weekend of it.

After the market, visit Lake Wendouree, go shopping, check out the Ballarat Art Gallery, view the tram museum, visit Sovereign Hill and so much more. Like the Miners Rest Market on Facebook.

For more information about the market: 0418 994 795 [email protected]


Our Leos in ActionDistrict 201 V5

Lions Worldwide Week of Service for Youth in August8th - 14th of August 2016 join incoming Internat ional P r e s i d e n t C h a n c e l l o r Bob Corlew and Lions around the world for a special worldwide week of service events dedicated to engaging youth in our communities. From organising a new Leo Club to inviting youth to serve alongside you, there are countless ways to join the Worldwide Week of Service for Youth. To learn more about how your Club can serve, visit Lions100.org and start planning your service project today!

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Father's Day September 4th

BBQ’s to support:• Hampers for

families in need• Butterfly

Foundation – help with eating disorders

• Wildlife refuge & Fiji appeal

SOME OTHER LEO PROJECTS:• Funds & volunteer for Interchange

Outer east – special needs children• Fred Hollows Foundation – eye health• Blood donations

• Bark for Life walk – Cancer Council• Volunteer for clean-up Australia day• Trivia Night for Uniting Care Harrison

– supports youth in crisis – Chester Allan, District Leo Club Chairman

Run for the Kids to support the Royal Children’s Hospital

Packing boxes for underprivileged kids in developing countries

House to house collection for Good Friday Appeal

Conducting macroinvertebrate analysis at Scotchman’s creek.

Helping the environment Annual cricket match to support McGrath Foundation. Working and having fun with Lions

Collected 200 kilograms ofclothes – to support women in significant need


LIONS DISTRICT 201V5STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020Executive SummaryThe purpose of this Strategic Plan is to provide a medium to long-term direction for the development of the District, and for the guidance and assistance of Clubs within the District.The plan is evolving and, with each change of District Governor, is reviewed and updated as appropriate.The plan identifies the current Lions environment within the District and also sets out a future vision for the District. Actions contained within the plan are goal oriented, and directed towards attaining our future vision.The plan focuses on the key areas of membership, retention, training, leadership, our community profile, our service projects and the adoption and use of technology.A major goal of the plan is to ensure that the Lions of this District are, and remain, viable, vibrant members of the community who are focused on service locally, nationally and internationally.The plan includes both quantitative and qualitative measures to be used in evaluating its effectiveness and achievements.

1. ABOUT THE PLAN· purpose: to provide a medium to long-term

strategic direction for the development of the District and to provide for the guidance and assistance of clubs within the District.

· period: the plan is maintained as a five-year forward plan. the current period is from 2016 to 2020.

· Annual review: the plan is reviewed and updated, including the addition of a further year, on an annual basis. plan revisions should be completed by the end of each calendar year.

· coverage: the plan covers all areas of District administration and management together with those relevant areas of club activity where District can play a ‘value added’ coordinating role.

· plan Management: the plan sponsor is the District governor of the Day. Annual review and updating is the responsibility of the First and second VDg’s and members of the strategic planning committee, V5. regular meetings of the committee are held to ensure that each year the strategic plan is updated and distributed to clubs by the end of March, and a performance evaluation is conducted by the end of the Lions year.

· implementation: the plan will be implemented by co-operative efforts between District and individual clubs. elements of the plan should be incorporated in action plans for specific areas, such as membership, training and development, leadership, etc., at District level and also at club level. District level responsibilities are identified in the strategic plan.

· Monitoring: overall monitoring of implementation actions and outcomes is the responsibility of the First and second VDg’s and members of the strategic planning committee, V5. Monitoring of detailed action plans at District and club levels should be carried out by the officers who developed those plans. Zone chairmen should also be involved by encouraging and monitoring club participation in plan implementation.

· Measurement: where practicable, measurable targets and milestones will be identified and used to gauge effectiveness of plan implementation and outcomes.

· performance evaluation: the strategic planning committee V5 will evaluate all aspects of the implementation and effectiveness of the plan towards the end of each Lions year. the results of this evaluation will be taken into consideration during the next Annual review.

2. FUTURE VISION FOR THE DISTRICT· High profile community service organisation

well known and respected throughout the District by non-Lions community organisations and individuals.

· established relationships with other community service organisations as well as community groups and small businesses.

· Active and innovative recruitment programs resulting in growth of vigorous productive membership.

· growing membership base with net gain in numbers of 120 to 1473 over the next three years and net gain of clubs of 3 to 74 over those three years.

· An increasing percentage of female members in the District.

· planned approach to organisational change and high level of change readiness of clubs.

· effective administrative, financial and management systems.

· strong and capable leadership with well-planned succession structure.

· well-run clubs and well-informed Lions committed to Lions clubs international goals.

· effective and relevant training delivery throughout the District.

· High level of professionalism at both club and individual level.

· best-practice database held within the District to maximise the usefulness of demonstrated skills or knowledge of clubs and individuals.

· cabinet officers selected on the basis of skill, knowledge and capacity.

· District organisation widely perceived as ‘value-added’ by individual clubs through District and clubs working together cohesively and co-operatively.

· capacity and willingness to mount District-wide service programs.

· Appropriate use of grants from LciF and ALF to support projects at club, Zone and District level.

· some integration between individual club programs, where this would add to the community benefit.

· strong cooperative ethic between clubs, and with external service organisations.

· strong support for Lions projects, foundations and trusts.

· Adopt and promote a philosophy of continuous improvement at all levels.

· take each year’s performance into account when planning for the next year.

3. CURRENT ENVIRONMENT· Many dedicated and hard-working individual

Lions and clubs.· wide diversity of approaches, where some

individual clubs focus mainly on local concerns and priorities, while others focus on a local, national and international basis.

· Low community visibility and profile.· static, ageing demographic with an increasing

need for younger members, as well as more female and family members.

· Limited knowledge among members of Lions clubs international structure, goals, and activities.

· need for further development and growth of leadership at various levels in the District.

4. MEMBERSHIP (gMt co-ordinator and team)ensure that the “responsibilities of the District gMt co-ordinator” issued by the District are complied with. ensure that we have a capable and well resourced team, to assist the gMt co-ordinator and committed to delivering on key membership issues, including:· extension of new clubs.· Membership retention and revitalisation of

existing clubs.

· promotion of 50/50 pathway programs to increase female and family membership.

· Follow up of new members through greater use of social media and internet.

· Mentoring of new members by guiding Lions.· promoting and supporting all Leo and cub

program categories (community based, school based and remote).

· encouraging all clubs to appoint a membership chairman, with responsibility for developing a membership plan. use age demographic projections, where appropriate, to identify hot spots with high likelihood of membership losses in coming years. encourage clubs to develop programs to progressively lower the average age of members within their clubs at a rate consistent with the needs/desires of existing members.

Appoint, at both cabinet and club level, Lions specifically responsible for focussing recruitment efforts in a way attractive to younger (say 30-50 years) members. examine strategies for instigating and managing generational change within club membership.identify barriers to generational change and develop ways of dealing with these. review with club office bearers the most effective catchment areas for new members. For example, many professional people reaching retirement age (55-65) are looking for avenues to use their life skills. Approach organisations providing retirement planning advice to offer Lions as a suitable avenue to do this.encourage clubs to develop a membership profile that better reflects their community, by for example:· encouraging ethnic clubs and people of different

ethnic backgrounds within clubs.· encouraging more female and family members,

targeting a membership of 50% females and 50% males.

· encouraging clubs to provide welcoming environments for children, through things like club crèche on meeting nights.

· utilising the different Leo membership options (“omega” for 18-35 years as community based, “Alpha” for 14-18 years as school based and “remote” for those 14-18 years not located near a major Leo’s group and wishing to join a local club with their parent/s – although must attend minimum of one x Leo group meeting each Lions year).

· encouraging clubs to implement /establish the cub program. investigate and develop a strategy to begin a cyber club within the District. Focus on the effectiveness of members as Lions (commitment is key regardless of how much time is available) rather than simply seeking numbers per se.

encourage clubs to best match their project/activity choice to reflect the abilities and needs of their members – see also club care survey and your club, your way. Follow the Lci and MD201 philosophy in regard to membership and retention and utilise materials and resources that are available to all Districts.identify clubs with steadily falling or dangerously low (<10) levels of membership. provide assistance to those clubs in responding appropriately. encourage clubs to utilise the gMt team and adopt the your Club Your Way process. investigate whether information is already captured, but if not construct and conduct/commission an external survey of community so that we understand what it is that encourages people to join structured volunteering groups such as Lions.Develop a membership one-page checklist for membership chairmen. Develop an information pack for membership chairmen about ideas to grow membership. Ask membership chairmen and clubs to provide their membership growth target numbers. ensure that the District has a strong pool of guiding Lions.


5. CLUB CARE/RETENTION (gMt co-ordinator and team)re-issue guidelines on effective meeting procedures to clubs – augment with a listing of suitable/interesting guest speakers (similar to used by probus). review and reissue list of Lions guest speakers. encourage clubs to provide details of new members to gLt chairman so personal invitations can be issued to attend new member training. coordinate District-wide club care survey on a two-yearly basis to highlight areas for improvement in member satisfaction by individual clubs. (utilise the 201V5 version.) encourage clubs to work collaboratively on service projects to broaden the scope of activities available to members. Focus on hands-on activity (sausage sizzles, serving in op shops etc.) to suit members.review ways in which clubs raise funding for their Administration Accounts (and subsequently issue guidelines as appropriate) so that membership fees can be supplemented and kept at an acceptable level. promote the benefits of, and encourage fellowship and social activities within clubs.seek feedback from all resigning Lions on reasons for departure so that we can understand and where appropriate use this information to help retain existing members. consider privacy issues when seeking this information.6. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (gLt co-ordinator and team)establish what training needs clubs and individual members consider to be the most important. Develop District training program to progressively meet identified needs. this program should include but not be restricted to:· Familiarisation training of all new or novice club

members, and provision of new member kits relevant to our District.

· provision of ‘train-the-trainer’ support for club personnel engaged in local training and mentoring of new members.

· initial and ongoing training for key club office bearers. this should include encouraging attendance at club Development training (previously known as incoming officer training) and conducting sessions on various topics, such as ‘how to run a meeting’.

· skills training for member Lions in professional aspects of their roles. For example, public speaking and presentation skills.

· on-going coaching of club presidents or other club officers in the procedural aspects of their roles. refresher training as required should be conducted during the year. ensure clubs are aware of the availability of Lions training materials. this should include material on both the history of Lions clubs international and the project activity carried out at national, state and District level. refer to the Lions websites.

encourage club members to attend conventions as a way of learning about Lions. contact First conventioneers soon after each District convention to obtain feedback on their experience, and take action where appropriate. Make resources available and encourage the development at club level of an information folder to be used by any Lion who undertakes sponsorship of a new member. such a folder could contain all material relevant to new members (e.g. Lions history, structure, administration or protocol) and be progressively added to as new material is available.increase familiarity of clubs with District cabinet activity. District project chairmen and other cabinet officers should be encouraged to visit and address clubs on their areas of responsibility. rotate location of cabinet meetings.Monitor availability of funds from Lci and Multiple District to assist with costs of training, and access these funds whenever possible. use applicable portions of Lci online training for Zone chairman and some other roles. identify members who have

joined in the last two years and offer orientation training as a means of strengthening retention and encouraging development of future leaders.7. LEADERSHIP (gLt co-ordinator and team)ensure that the “responsibilities of the District gLt co-ordinator” issued by the District are complied with. ensure that we have a capable and well resourced team, to assist the gLt co-ordinator and committed to delivering on key leadership issues. Maintain District data base of members potentially available for leadership roles. work with clubs to ‘groom’ such individuals by providing responsible club roles and encourage selection in cabinet roles such as Zone/regional chairman. where candidates have suitable professional /personal qualifications but lack Lions experience or ‘in depth’ organisational knowledge appoint a mentor (preferably from own or nearby club) to act as a sponsor.survey potential candidates for District office and where impediments to their volunteering are identified, work to eliminate barriers. Develop and apply selection procedures for cabinet officers to ensure suitable and high calibre candidates are chosen. ensure potential appointees are clear as to the expectations and obligations of their new roles. where subsequent performance fails to meet requirements make necessary changes. provide advice to incoming Dgs during cabinet selection deliberations. grow roles of the Zone and/or regional chairmen and require a higher degree of responsibility for the effective administration, training, communication and performance of the clubs in their area. streamline District cabinet roles to ensure District leadership is as effective as possible. conduct regular club feedback/appraisal (say from Zone chairmen) on the performance of the cabinet.encourage a learning environment at each cabinet meeting to help cabinet members to understand other projects and portfolios. encourage clubs to make use of MyLci mentoring tools to assist new members and also encourage leadership training. requires an allocated person/subcommittee in each club to drive this. encourage clubs to identify and develop newer members for club executive positions and have identified succession plans in place for smooth transition. Hold regular meetings of Dg team (say three per year) attended by Zone chairmen, club presidents and gLt team member(s) to share ideas for the future and for development of new and existing members. provide support for Zone chairmen and ensure that club presidents and secretaries give commitment to program implementation as well.8. LIONS COMMUNITY PROFILE (pr/ events chairman)encourage all clubs to seek publicity for any service activity undertaken; for example where a raffle or sausage sizzle is in aid of a particular project, then ensure a board or similar display is used to inform the public. Make free use of Lions banners, etc., District to prepare promotional material for general use where District-wide projects are involved. example: sight First ii. provide advisory information to all clubs on pr activity covering methods and channels available for publicity and promotion; best way to present material to local newspapers (text, photos, etc), community radio stations, etc. contact with local government officers, local Mps. circulate clever ideas adopted by one club to others. Assist clubs by preparing press releases covering Lions in general or highlighting Lions projects, responses to disasters, etc. For District-wide efforts coordinate approaches to national press and local members. Liaise with other community organisations where it is relevant to the project being undertaken. work with individual clubs (or groups of clubs) to obtain enhanced pr coverage. Declare one saturday or sunday each year to be ‘Lions Day’. Ask all V5 clubs to undertake a visible community work activity on that particular day (environmental cleanup, working bee, painting a local community building, tree planting, school clean-up, etc).

All club members to wear club shirts. encourage friends, families and interested general public to join in. publicise the event by letter drop and contact all local press – “Lions at work”.organise a District wide fair and fun day – one in city and one in country – which includes all club involvement and promotes Lions as well as raising funds.9. PUBLIC RELATIONS/SERVICE PROJECTS (District governor and pr/events chairman)Aim is to increase the effectiveness and (importantly) the community visibility of service projects undertaken by clubs within the District. this will require acceptance by the clubs of some coordination at District level and collaboration between clubs to increase the impact of their projects. encourage Multiple club projects, where two to four clubs, or all clubs in a Zone, collaborate to undertake larger projects in their local area, to increase effectiveness or to increase community profile. provide recognition awards for clubs who effectively demonstrate teamwork in this way.Develop District projects by requesting clubs to nominate and contribute to projects judged to have District-wide relevance – select one project per year for particular District focus and request all V5 clubs to take some action on that project during the year (in addition to their local activities). this is to increase leverage and community profile, as well as providing a basis for wider media coverage and increased Lions brand recognition. Facilitate project networks between clubs undertaking the same or similar projects. encourage clubs to utilise LciF and ALF grants to enable larger service projects to be undertaken. encourage clubs to advise District pr chairman of all major projects, outcomes, interesting updates re membership, etc., so that he/she can help find best avenues for media coverage and public recognition for clubs/members.10. IT and COMMUNICATION (it/ website

chairman and social Media chairman)Assist clubs and Members within the District to increase their usage of information technology, including email, websites and social media for the purposes of effective communication and Lions promotion. inform clubs of the benefits of increased use of it, including:· increasing usage of technology should benefit

all Lions and the community in general.· Making administration easier at club and District

level.· speeding up and enhancing communication

internally and externally.· bringing the organisation up to date and helping

to attract and retain younger members.· More technology and less paper is better for the

environment.update and maintain the District website on a monthly basis, including but not limited to:· current information and stories including upload

of the monthly District newsletter.· Feature articles from the District newsletter· A database of service and fundraising activity

ideas.· A library of standard forms.· A calendar of events.· Links to other websites.conduct an annual audit of the District website to ensure quality is maintained.encourage, clubs and members to use emails and, where necessary, provide training to ensure their effective use. encourage each club to set up a club website, and provide training where necessary to enable this to occur, and emphasise the importance of keeping the site up to date and maintaining set standards and quality. ensure that appropriate club members can access and update the My Lci and pu101 electronically. explore the possibility in the future for email alerts, use of facebook and central repositories for information.


Licola WildernessR E C E N T L Y returned from my second visit (4th-8th April, 2016), to Licola. Personally, the camp provides me with a renewed

sense of purpose, of giving service and connecting with disadvantaged children.For one week there is only one purpose; support and provide the best possible holiday to these children. For this relatively short time, with no other distractions, no phones, television, news, internet or pressing deadlines, everything is put on the backburner to help other people. I like that and can focus completely on what a child is talking about, whether that be who is the better superhero or sometimes issues that may be troubling them at home. I try to encourage them to take some risks, have fun and make new friends. I have previously written on how the camp operates, and so instead have decided to briefly touch on two issues; what value is the camp in the long run to these children and what further opportunities are there for Lions Clubs to be involved and how can we incorporate our mantra of service to encourage more young people to be involved in Lions.THE reason I began to think about these topics was purely circumstance. Firstly, I happened to be one of only two Lions at the camp when NewsCorp reporters were on site as part of the ‘Community 100 program’ and I was asked by Adam (camp director) to discuss my thoughts on the camp from a Lions point of view. Secondly, my 20 year old daughter came on camp with me and it focussed my attention on how important it is to have young people volunteering to lead these children, particularly male, and further, how this is a perfect Leos’ service project. The reporter asked me a series of questions. How I felt? Why did I come? How were the children selected? Did many Lions volunteer? Yet one question stood out, ‘In the long run, what difference does this camp make to a child’s life?’

In many instances the children are chosen from single parent or home environments where social disadvantage is most prevalent. Of course once the camp is over they go back to the same situation. So what changes? I must admit that I struggled to adequately answer the question. Yes, it builds confidence, gives them a break, and they make new friends but in reality, they do go back to the same environment. So when I provided this answer to the reporter it made me think: “Is this all they get out of the camp?” IN MY group of nine year old boys I watched as genuine friendships grew, these kids were from all over the place; the Yarra Valley, Box Hill, Dandenong and the Morning Peninsula. There was no other basis for friendship except age group and that they would be living together for a week. Yet, on both camps I have seen real friendships grow, on the last camp I watched as two shy boys swapped email addresses and on this camp I witnessed a group of six boys swapping phone numbers (I did have one boy ask if I knew his phone number which was pretty cute!). I believe it is because they wanted to keep what they found on the camp going. To be honest, so would I! Perhaps it was a sense of camaraderie, of the fact that they are not the only ones in difficult circumstances, or maybe it is just kids being kids? I DON’T think it matters, but I do believe the week does make a difference. If nothing else, we, as volunteer group leaders, don’t just encourage and support them but by our very presence shows them that they are valued by society. We are willing to spend our time with them, no strings attached! Most of these children are involved in government programs and work with other community organisations, but this is quite an intense week of one-on-one relationship building. However, it is more than that, there is something life affirming at Licola. Things are simple, the air clean, grounds immaculate, everyone supportive and yet there are challenges, possibly the message is to put yourself out there and good things can

Brad Underhill and his daughter

happen. That you are worth something! Perhaps it builds resilience, in reality most of these kids have that in spades. When the boys arrived, we sat them down in the cabin and spoke about how we were a family unit for a week, we had to look after each other and make the most of every opportunity. We continued to emphasise this message during the week. In turn, the boys shared both silly ‘fun’ subjects and some difficult topics with each other and with us (group leaders). During the week trust develops and barriers fall away, and even if it is only for a short time I believe it is of invaluable experience and one that will help them back in the ‘real-world’. SO, what if I had my time again and could address the reporter’s question? In one word, I believe the camp develops trust. Of course many of the children have strong relationships with a parent or guardian, at Licola they learn to trust both volunteer leaders and new friends in a pseudo family environment. They make friends, build confidence, have fun, but most of all learn to trust.Group leaders are fundamental to this trust relationship. I have observed there is a genuine shortage of young male volunteers, and by far the young males are the most popular with the children. There have been two young males on both camps, a 17 year old, one in his early 20s and one remarkable person in his mid-20s who volunteers for most camps as part of his annual leave entitlement. As a group leader you are a mentor and role model. Many of these children lack male role models. For example, on this camp I was closely involved with fourteen children, of which at least five did not have a father or had never met them.

– Lion Brad Underhill, 0414 257 524 [email protected]

Brad would love to visit as many clubs as possible to talk about Licola

From 1st July, Brad has been appointed as a Board Representative for Licola. The District wishes PDG Noreen Carr all the best with her next endeavours.


OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

40th District 201V5—AGM and Conven�on ABN 66 147 266 469—INC. A0044463B

28th, 29th & 30th October 2016 MacIntosh Centre (Show Grounds) Thompson Street Shepparton Vic 3630

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“Taste of Country”District V5 AGM and

Convention28th, 29th, 30th October 2016

Shepparton –in the beautiful Goulburn Valley

Planning is well underway for the “Taste of Country” AGM and Convention to be held in Shepparton at the Shepparton Showgrounds but to ensure you have accommodation it’s a good idea to book early. The official Convention motels are:

Courtyard Motor Inn58/60 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Tel. 5831 2355.

Email: [email protected]

Addison Motor Inn33 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Email: [email protected]

If you require a holiday park we suggest:BIG4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park

7835 Goulburn Valley HighwayShepparton. Tel. 1800 440 00

Other information concerning accommodation and attractions in and around Greater Shepparton can be found at www.

discovershepparton.com.au.

NOBLE PARK-KEYSBOROUGH LIONS CLUB District 201V5, Victoria, Australia

Presents an afternoon of entertainment to fundraise for:

HIGHWAYS HOTEL, PRINCES HWY, SPRINGVALE

DATE: 14th August 2016TIME: 1.30-4.30 pmCOST: $25

Afternoon tea

Guest Speaker: John Thorpe

Contact Anne 0425 715 383 for banking detailsRSVP: Friday 5th August

Cash only on the day

Lions Club of Sandringham Inc

Celebrating

50years

of service

InvitationThe members of the Lions Club of Sandringham Inc

take pleasure in inviting you to celebrate our

Fabulous 50th Charter AnniversaryTuesday 27th September

6.30 for 7.00 pmThe Sandringham Club

Cnr. Bamfield Street and Beach Road, SandringhamPrice: $35 per head, drinks at bar prices

Dress to Impress

RSVP Tuesday 20th September – [email protected] or 9598 7507Our banking details: Sandringham Lions Club BSB 633 000 ACC 120794508

Reference: Your name/Club/50th

Raffles

Silent Auction

Candles

Entertainment

Music

Jewellery Stall

Door Prizes

Documents

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