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“TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
LIONS
FAMILY
LINES
Issue 15 – September 2020
The Official
Newsletter
of District 201Q3
This Month’s Feature Article
“WORLD SIGHT DAY”
By District Vision Chair
Lion Kevin Hedges
Appears on Pages 18-19
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CONTENTS
3 David’s Notes
4 Membership and Activity Report
Our Newest Lions Family Members
5 Secretary Richard’s Report
Hall of Fame Presentation
6 First Vice-District Governor Steve’s News
7 Mooloolah Valley Changeover
Withcott Helidon Lions Club Grant
8 Caloundra West Supports Rosie’s Appeal
Forty Years for Brisbane Bunya
9 Naming the Mascot
Date Claimers … Camp Duckadang
10 Australian Lions Hearing Dogs
11 New Fence for Dalby Lions Park
Lap the Map
12 Club Quiz Called to Higher Service
Worth While Watching
Type 1 Diabetes
13 Leadership Matters
14 Ashgrove/The Gap News
Support for Seniors
15 Lion Steve Hood – Candidate for District
Governor
16 Lion Graeme Emery – Candidate for 1st VDG
17 2020 District 201Q3 Convention Update Answer to Last Months Club Quiz
18 World Sight Day (Our Feature Story)
19 Prostate Cancer - How to Find Out More!!
20 Lions Clubs International Foundation
21 Blue Card System (Qld) Review
23 Youth of the Year
Youth of the Year Registration Form
25 Cake and Mint Portfolio
26 Lions Camp Duckadang AGM
27 Global Causes…”Pause for a Cause”
28 Vision
29 Environment Watch
30 Understanding Diabetes
31 Hunger
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
The deadline for the September edition
of the Newsletter will be 20th August Copy received after the deadline, unless urgent,
may be held over to the following month.
Please email your articles to [email protected]
To ensure a quality print all photographs should be at least 1MB in size.
I am here to work closely with District Chairs
and Cabinet Officers to arrange publicity for
their projects and/or special days when
requested, to ensure they are properly
publicised.
Thank you for complying with the lawful
requirement to provide Photographic Permission Forms with photos of children
(those under 18 years of age), and persons with a disability. Articles received without the
necessary authority will not be published.
A copy of these forms was included in the
July edition of the Newsletter. Should you/your Club require an electronic copy
please send me an email (address above) and I will forward one to you for your records.
I look forward to working closely with you to
achieve a positive outcome for your Club and
the District for the next twelve months.
Beverley Bates
District Newsletter Editor
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the District Governor, Cabinet Members or Editor.
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An email
We will make planned and, in some instances,
adhoc face to face club visits well into 2021 if
necessary.
During my team visits please consider
rewarding a member’s exceptional service or
leadership in your club. The District Governor
may acknowledge a member’s efforts on the
recommendation of the Club President.
Convention 2021:
Over the last five months most of us have
found ways to cope with this pandemic and
these methods of coping demonstrate our
innate adaptability. We have approached our
2020 convention in such a way. How do we
plan for an event when the goal posts are
constantly moving? We do this by using a
virtual communications technology approach.
This solution is not the ideal, as the face to
face event allows us to meet our Lion friends,
share a drink, share a story etc. just to catch
up. This is the year we must err on the side
of caution.
A convention cannot happen without YOU!
We need your participation albeit virtually to
listen, enjoy, meet your District leadership
team and candidates etc. Delegate voting will
be by postal ballot. This convention as
previously mentioned, will be run using Zoom
Webinar and I am sure it may tax your
adaptability and possibly your patience. Give
it a GO! We need your presence and your
contribution.
To assist you in using this technology, we will
run two trial webinars on Monday 21st and
28th September, 7pm to 8pm. The trial
webinar will require you to register as you will
do similarly for the convention, by clicking on
a registration link.
The trial link is set out on page 4. The link will
take you to a web page requesting your name
and email address. After pressing ‘submit’ you
will receive a return email with a link to attend
the trial at the appointed time. This link will
allow you into the test webinar as many times
as you wish during the hour allocated to it.
Register in advance for this trial webinar using
the following hyperlink.
I extend a warm welcome to all our Lions
members and more so as we move closer to
spring. This bulletin does not just happen, it
takes an enormous amount of effort from our
editor PDG Beverley, and a constant stream
of articles from many contributors. Thank you
all! The variety and diversity of articles and
your projects are a testament to the skills,
versatility, and dedication of our District
Lions members.
I am as you are, continually aware of the
effects and restrictions which COVID-19 has
placed on all of us. To date our meetings,
gatherings, celebrations, fundraising and
more have been affected. To understand all
the regulatory information is a task in itself.
I hope that first and foremost all our meetings
and projects take the ‘safety-first’ approach if
we are unclear of the written directions or
regulations.
To those clubs who have resurrected club
meetings with a more cautious approach,
thank you for setting an example to us all.
Our communities certainly need our
assistance and continuing service work at
this time. Not all activities are a re-run of
previous activities. Some clubs have looked
for new ways to carry on our important
community projects. Congratulations to all
the forward thinkers among us.
Club visits:
My District Governor’s team will begin face to
face visits soon. We are acutely aware that
visit dates may have to be adjusted if COVID
circumstances dictate.
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https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__J65
4nmIRKOo65S5JIHkIg
THIS IS NOT THE RGISTRATION LINK TO
THE CONVENTION!
This trial will give you the opportunity to test
the registration process, attend the trial
session of your choice, test your computer,
tablet, or smart phone hardware, and view a
Lions video presentation. It is impracticable
for us to solve webinar user and hardware
issues during the convention, hence the
reason for the TRIAL webinars. I encourage
the more tech-savvy Lions to assist those
members who may be less skilled to view this
presentation.
The actual convention registration link will be
made available to you by email to all club
secretaries no later than the 10th September
and will also be displayed in the next District
Bulletin.
For now, I wish you another successful and
safe period of Lions service.
On behalf of our DG team we look forward to
meeting you soon and learning about your
club’s members, activities, and challenges.
Stay safe.
Yours in Lionism
David Orton
MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY
REPORT
These figures are correct as at 11.30am on 28th
August 2020
Our total membership number this month is
1607 a gain of eight people with fifteen new
members and seven people leave.
21,930 People served
13 People served per member
279 service activities (12 Diabetes, 19
Environment, 9 Childhood Cancer, 23 Hunger
Relief, 9 Vision and 207 other)
10,161 volunteer hours since 1st July 2020
US$15,728 funds donated and US$28,852
raised
These figures include only service activities –
not meetings and fund-raisers. So far thirty-
one clubs have reported their activities an
increase fourteen clubs since last month.
OUR NEWEST LIONS FAMILY
MEMBERS
A big welcome to the following new Lions who recently joined us. We all hope you enjoy your Lions experience. Aspley John Evans
Bribie Island John Casey
Brisbane Inner North Imas Prahara
Ethan Richards
Caloundra John Cavanagh
Sophie Violanti
Deception Bay Anne Free
Esk Gary Uhlmann
Lowood Mandy Crack
Luke Towns
Maleny Blackall Range Jean McCulloch
Kay Ridge
Warner Allen Pais
Michelle Wedlake
Westbrook Bridgette Englebert
Barbara
District Governor David Orton with Lion Cheryl Photographed at the surprise congratulatory lunch
arranged for him by his Club the Lions Club of Toowoomba West.
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In an unfortunately none too rare moment of
procrastination, I turned to the crossword for
distraction. 10 across was ‘Let nervous
characters be unpaid helpers’. The answer is
‘volunteers’. I know we aren’t meant to take
cryptic clues literally, But I decided I would
prefer the clue to have been ‘Initially locating
interesting opportunities 4 new service’ –
‘Lions’.
Has your club identified opportunities offered
by the current environment? What are you
doing to create the new normal, or adapt and
adopt the old normal? Congratulations to
Warner who are making and selling masks
(1600 at last count) – and getting donations
and membership enquiries as a bonus!
But, some things don’t change – we still need
to report our membership (including no
membership changes for the month) each
month – my thanks to those who did last
month.
As an aside, has your Club appointed a Club
Administrator? It has no formal
responsibilities but can report on MyLion and
MyLCI. They are an essential backup to the
President, Secretary and club Service Chair.
Appoint them using MyLCI – go into ‘Officers’
and change the Officer Type tab to ‘Lions
Club Admins’.
Another administrative matter we have going
on at the moment is the need to send Club
delegate names and names for the memorial
service to me by 14 September. Full details
in my email to Clubs on 6,7 or 8 August. We
will provide information on the ballot process
in the near future.
As you will have seen from the notices of
motion I sent out on Tuesday 18 August, we
are still looking for a candidate for 2nd Vice
District Governor 2021-22. Is there someone
in your Club who meets the requirements and
you think would be a good candidate? Why
not tap them on the shoulder and see what
they think?
District Governor Team visits are about to
start, and either one of the team or I will be
contacting you to arrange a date. We have
new criteria for Excellence in Service and
Distinguished Service Awards, which I will
have circulated to Clubs by the time you read
this. Please consider worthy recipients in your
Club or community.
Enough from me this month – I write this as
the westerlies blow – not sure how they knew
it was time when the Ekka was cancelled.
Take Care
HALL OF FAME
PRESENTATION
Immediate Past District Governor David
Greenup on behalf of Past International
Director Tony Benbow (Australian Lions
Foundation) presenting Lion Peter Boge (Lions
Club of Pine Rivers Inc.) with a Hall of Fame
Certificate.
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Hello all.
Well isn’t COVID the gift that keeps giving.
Queensland has done a good job of keeping it at bay but unfortunately we have had a few out
breaks, so I urge you all to continue with your social distancing and good hygiene practices to
put the lid back on the pest that is COVID.
In my last article I mentioned that there was a lot
of interest by clubs within the District to find out
how other clubs faired during our COVID hibernation and undertook to share the results of
a pulse survey that was undertaken. These results have been broken down to West (Zone 1 -
5), Metro (Zones 6 – 12) and Combined is both
together.
When compiling this information, I was at odds as how best to represent the information without it
being too confusing and after trailing various
graphs, landed on the format below. I hope it gives some insight into what the clubs were doing
during that particular period. It has given the management team a bit more of a glimpse and
something to work with.
Q1. Did your Club meet during isolation?
Yes No Non Return
Combined 52% 30% 18%
West 37% 44.5% 18.5%
Metro 61% 22% 17%
Q2. Has your Club resumed Face-to-Face
meetings?
Yes No Not Yet
Non Return
Combined 70% 2.5% 9.5% 18%
West 70.5% 0% 11% 18.5%
Metro 69% 5% 9% 17%
Q3. Has your club held a change over this year?
Yes No Not Yet
Non Return
Combined 29% 38% 15% 18%
West 18.5% 52% 11% 18.5
Metro 35.5% 30.5% 17% 17%
Q4. Did your Club use Zoom to Meet and was it a
success?
No
Yes - Some
What Successful
Yes - Very
Successful
Non
Return
Combined 40% 24% 18% 18%
West 48% 15% 18.5% 18.5%
Metro 35.5% 30.5% 17% 17%
Q5. Does your club have any Social events
planned?
Yes No
Non
Return
Combined 47% 35% 18%
West 44.5% 37% 18.5%
Metro 48% 35% 17%
Q6. Club's Planned Events (Now, Near Future and
on the Drawing Board)
This was a bit of a free text area and again broke
down to a fairly even split between West and Metro
with about half the clubs resurfacing and
becoming either active or plans to become active
with some really good projects ready to launch.
On a different note, I was recently in Adelaide to
celebrate my Aunties 80th birthday in the hills
around Hahndorf and was pleased to see the Lions
Hearing Dog sign proudly displaying the facility.
We pulled in to investigate with the hope of having
a quick look around. Unfortunately, this can only
be done by prior arrangement so as not to disrupt
the dogs training. I only mention this as when the
borders re-open and we start travelling around the
country again you may find yourself in Adelaide
and in particular the picturesque town of
Hahndorf plan ahead to include the Hearing Dogs
I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
Steve First Vice-District Governor
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MOOLOOLAH VALLEY
CHANGEOVER
The Mooloolah Valley Lions enjoyed their
changeover, and first Dinner meeting together since February, at the Mooloolah Country
Club.
PDG Roley McAtee made the journey from Brisbane to be the Installation Officer.
Outgoing President Diane Hobson handed
over the Gavel and Gong to incoming President Lynda Flanigan, whilst observing social
distancing.
In the first seven months of the year the Club
had a very busy time with an Inaugural
Welcome Dinner in August, with over ninety people attending, including twenty-eight
newcomers to the area.
In November, members participated in Lap the Map for Diabetes and later in the month a
Trivia Night, which raised $4520 for drought
relief. In response to the devastating fires in January, $3100 was raised in the community
with the help of the Country Club and in February some members were out in the
community participating in ‘Clean Up Australia’.
In March COVID-19 restrictions were put in
place and all upcoming activities were put on hold to keep members safe. The decision was
made to donate $500 to Morris House Community Centre to assist families who were
struggling to buy food during this time. A few on-line small fund raisers were put in place
and members were contacted on a regular basis.
Lion Diane Hobson Lions Club of Mooloolah Valley
WITHCOTT HELIDON
LIONS CLUB GRANT
Withcott Helidon Lions Club was lucky enough
to be awarded another grant from the gaming
fund last week. The amount of $34,131 will be
used in the Men’s Shed portion of the building.
It will be used for construction of a dedicated
meeting/tea room within the Men’s Shed with
a view towards combating mental health.
This will make the Men’s Shed facility a
separate lockable entity from the rest of the
building. The grant will also buy a Big Ass fan
with a view to cooling the building in summer,
a defibrillator and a range of tools. The Men’s
Shed has a current membership of eight who
meet every Tuesday morning.
We are still dealing with council regarding
complaints from the neighbours regarding the
building of the shed. Lighting, drainage and
parking issues are what we are currently
dealing with.
The club is back from recess and are currently
conducting a raffle for a Weber BBQ which will
be drawn at the Withcott Hotel on Father’s Day
Lion Bruce Horrocks
Lions Club of Withcott Helidon
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CALOUNDRA WEST
SUPPORTS ROSIE’S APPEAL
The Lions Club of Caloundra West Inc.
participated in a local food drive to support
the Rosie’s Winter Appeal for Rosie’s Friends
of the Street in Caloundra!
The Lions Club of Caloundra West in
conjunction with Positive Property People
and IGA Bellvista collected donations to
support the Rosie’s Winter Appeal.
Donations included the following items:
Cuppa noodles … Socks
Long life milk … Muesli bars
Coffee … Sugar … Biscuits
Milo … Cordial … Tea
Bottled water … Mini tuna
Baked beans … Spaghetti
Sardines … Small fruit jelly cups
Mini cereals …
Mini UHT milk plain and flavoured
Individual chips … Nut snacks
Fruit poppers
The donation drive ran for the month of August
and the local residents, sponsors and club
members were very generous with their support. Lion Tara Pentecost
Lions Bob and Jan with the items donated.
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NAMING THE MASCOT
Earlier this year, our Club was truly fortunate
and received a Lion Mascot donation from the
Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund.
As the Mascot will be serving the local
community, we decided to invite the
community to name their own Mascot. In
addition, we believed this would be a good
avenue to lift the spirit of the community
(which have been dragged down by the
pandemic).
In May, we took advantage of the technology
and posted a “Naming Competition” on our
Facebook page. The post was also shared by
a local magazine (My Village News), thanks to
their continued support.
In Mid-June, we took our Mascot out to a
popular local site, the Powerhouse Market,
and invited the community to meet the
Mascot in person. Our Mascot was loved by
the local community and was a focus of the
market, especially by the young children. Our
Club has also taken the opportunity to
introduce the public to the service and
background of the Lions Club.
The Naming nomination was closed on the
19th June and we received over seventy
amazing name suggestions for our Mascot.
The names were carefully reviewed and
considered by our members and we
shortlisted the suggestions to the final two
names, Chester and Tenner.
Once again, we invited the community to do a
final bidding on the two names via Facebook
and My Village News.
After the final round of voting, we are proud
to announce the name of our Mascot as
Chester. Beth Zazlan who was the winner of
the naming competition, was presented by
our president, David Jonas, with a Lions Club
cuddly teddy bear and a $30 gift voucher as
the prize.
It is worth noting that Beth has kindly
donated the voucher to a local charity, Valley
Hearts, in the knowledge that one of their
clients would really appreciate the treat of a
coffee and cake.
After a few months of voting, we noted the
feedback received was wonderful and we were
able to better connect with the community.
Matthew Poon
Marketing and Communications Chair
Teneriffe Lions Club
DATE CLAIMERS FOR
CAMP DUCKADANG
Fri 25 – Sun 27 September
Lions Camp Duckadang … Working Bee
BYO food and drinks as per usual arrangements.
Contact person: PDG Greg Rollason
(H) 07 3408 1998
(M) 0431 598 560
(Email) [email protected]
Fri 13 – Sun 15 November
Lions Camp Duckadang … Working Bee
Details as above.
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NEW FENCE FOR
DALBY LIONS PARK
One of Dalby's much-loved parks has received a new fence to enhance the appearance and safety of the facility as part of Western Downs Regional Council's capital works program.
The new black powder coated fence adds an
impressive aesthetic to the park while ensuring children are kept safe from highway
traffic.
Council Spokesperson for Recreational
Spaces and Cemeteries, Councillor Carolyn Tillman, said the upgrade of Dalby Lions Park
not only enhances the look of the facility but will also entice travellers to use it as a resting
spot.
"Council has provided many upgrades to this
park over the years however the striking new fence adds another great feature to the
space," Cr Tillman said.
"Our parks and open spaces play a big part in our active vibrant communities so I'm
proud to see so many advancements
happening around the region as part of our capital works programs.
"The Dalby Lions Park features toddler
appropriate play equipment and this fence
adds an important safety feature ensuring the little ones are kept well away from the
road which gives parents that extra peace of mind”.
"This park is the perfect facility for travellers
as it offers public toilets and is the prime
position on the Moonie Highway to offer our visitors a nice place to stop, rest and spend
some extra time in our town."
On November 14th
Donate a gold coin and walk together
With those seeking a solution.
All funds raised will go towards prevention, awareness,
and research in the fight against diabetes.
Lions Club member Julianne Shipway played
an instrumental part in instigating the new equipment and fencing at the park.
“The Lions Club of Dalby established the park and it’s been there for as long as I can
remember, however, I noticed it needed an upgrade for the needs of younger children in
our community”, Mrs Shipway said.
“Since the new equipment and fencing has been put in, I’ve noticed a lot more people
bringing their children to the park and there
seems to be someone there all the time because it’s in the perfect location”.
“On top of the Council upgrades, the Lions
Club is also looking to complete more work on the picnic shelter area for our Centennial
Lions Project”.
The Dalby Lion's Park is located on the corner
of Curtis Street and the Moonie Highway in Dalby.
Lion Rob Jempson Secretary
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Club Quiz These pictures form the name of a Club in
the District … Can you name the Club?
Worth World
While on the Wide
Watching Web
Looking for recruitment or service videos
file:///C:/Users/Richard/Downloads/video
s_available.pdf
Not just another day at the office
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLFZxy
pzWis
From the archives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGW-
WX77zjY
Lioness Vi Onyett .. Lioness Club of Caloundra
Called
To
Higher
Service
TYPE 1 DIABETES
Juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes.
Symptoms of this includes feeling tired or
low on energy and mood changes,
unexplained weight loss, being thirsty and
drinking more water than usual, and going
to the toilet more often than usual or bed
wetting.
So the 4 T’s Symptoms of high blood
glucose are:
➢ Tired
➢ Thin
➢ Thirsty
➢ frequently going to the Toilet
Lion Bernadette Craig
DIABETES Chair 2020-2021
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS #15
“Your organization needs you to be the lead,
not the lid. If you are not growing as a leader,
you've become the lid.” ― Saji Ijiyemi
LIONS INSTITUTES 2020/2021
Each year, we have numerous opportunities to
participate in quality learning activities. I am sharing the initial planning for three major
programs, subject to the prevailing
conditions.
Please consider this advance notice and make
a diary note if you wish to apply.
☺ I will provide an update well in advance of the close of applications.
⧫ Regional Lions Leadership Institute
Dates: 19th to 21st February 2021
Location: Tasmania – TBC
Fee = $125 AUD
Application by 31st December 2020
The Regional Lions Leadership Institute targets Lions and Leos who are looking to take
on leadership positions at Club or District levels for the first time. It focuses on the skills
required to build teams and manage people
effectively.
It also builds knowledge of Lions’ activities outside of Club level and includes strategies
for making change to move our organization
forward. There are no pre-qualifications.
⧫ Lions Certified Instructor Program Dates: 26th to 29th March 2021
Location: Sydney, NSW
Fee = $200 USD
Application by 26th December 2020.
The Lions Certified Instructor Program is designed to develop and expand the number of
the most skilled Lions’ trainers. Lions who complete the LCIP are eligible to serve as
faculty at locally approved institutes (ALLI,
FDI, LCIP), as well as International FVDG/DGE Seminars and other training-
related events conducted by LCI.
From July 2020, it is a requirement to have
LCIP certification to be on faculty for these
training programmes.
There are several pathways into LCIP. This
course covers Lions who have training
experience but have not served as FVDG/DGE Seminar Group Leader or Lions Clubs
International-directed Institute faculty.
⧫ Advanced Lions Leadership Institute Dates: 15th to 17th April 2021
Location: Brisbane
Fee = $125 USD
Application by 15th January 2021.
The Advanced Lions Leadership Institute is targeted towards Lions who are looking to take
on a leadership role at Zone, Regional or District
levels.
It focuses on higher level leadership skills,
managing project portfolios and dealing with the responsibilities of senior leadership within
Districts. Applicants must have completed a successful term as Club President but have not
attained the position of 1st VDG (a 1st VDG elect
is eligible).
Note: There is no requirement for candidates for
the position of District Governor to have completed the ALLI, although it is seen as
desirable.
⧫ Faculty Development Institute Dates: This Institute is not scheduled
to take place in CA7 for 2020/2021.
Participant’s fee
District supports a $125 AUD reimbursement,
subject to an annual cap, for your participation in Institutes based in Australia. Other cost
details will be available on the application
forms.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please let me know. I am happy
to put you in touch with a participant from
previous years, so you can talk direct about the
course content and the value of the Institutes.
Please consider…
❖ Leadership is everyone’s business!
Alan Brooks – District Leadership Co-ordinator
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ASHGROVE /THE GAP NEWS
After nearly five months of having to rely on
technology to communicate with one another,
Ashgrove/The Gap Lions members have
finally held a face to face meeting, keeping
social distancing in mind of course! It was
good to be able to actually feel that some level
of normality has finally returned.
Prior to this, our President, Susie Green,
suggested we met at the Lions shelter at
Walton Bridge for an informal barbeque on a
Sunday lunchtime. This was well attended by
Lions members and their families as well as
Councillor Steve Toomey and Trent Wiseman,
LNP candidate for Cooper. It was a lovely day
and a chance to catch up with everyone.
Another sign that life is becoming less
restricted is that we plan to hold the official
changeover of our office bearers, which has
been delayed for over two months. This will
now be held at the headquarters of Voices of
Birralee at the end of August.
With the easing of restrictions we can also
start to look at ways of getting back into
fundraising mode. We have our first activity
arranged for the end of August/beginning of
September, which will be a Fathers’ Day
raffle. The prize is a hamper filled with great
gifts suitable for any father so if you see us
outside Ashgrove Woolworths please support
us, as by doing so you help us to support the
local community.
Lion Allan Turner Secretary
SUPPORT FOR SENIORS
Breaking the COVID chains can be difficult at
the moment with many restrictions still in
place that make our usual job of serving the
Community that much harder but Lions Club
of Roma was able to host its annual BBQ to
open the Senior’s Week celebrations in the
Maranoa on Sunday 16th August.
After preparing a COVID Safe “Plan” and
“Checklist” the Club was happy that we were
in a position to meet the challenge with Social
Distancing the order of the day.
Using every table at our disposal we were able
to create a setting that enabled the Seniors to
still interact with each other and the air was
filled with lots of laughter and they all agreed
it was a great day. Many have been subject to
increased isolation and enjoyed the chance to
catch up with friends.
In conjunction with the Maranoa Regional
Council who provided a cake that was cut by
“Peg” the oldest Senior present on the day, the
Club fed forty-three Seniors in a COVID Safe
setting.
The Club welcomed the opportunity to
support this vitally important sector of our
Community.
Lion Paul Hutchinson
Secretary
Our first members' meeting in over five months.
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LION STEVE HOOD
CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR
2021-2022
My Fellow Lions
I was born in Victoria and lived a somewhat
nomadic life moving up and down the eastern seaboard and PNG due to my father being a sailor.
We finally settled in Victoria where I did most of
my schooling. At the age of 15, I followed in my father’s footsteps and joined the Royal Australian
Navy as a Junior Recruit and have proudly worn
that uniform for 43 years. I served 20 years before leaving full time service in 1996 and transferring
to the Naval Reserve where I am an active member
working in the Brisbane Defence Force Recruiting
Centre as an Interviewer.
When I left the Navy, I found that a year ten
education left me somewhat lacking with
employment prospects although I’d had some incredible postings with at times, daunting
responsibilities.
To initially rectify this, I studied for twelve months at a private institution to gain civil
recognition in IT while working nights. This led to
my employment with Boral who gave me a wealth of opportunity. I worked in their corporate IT
division for eight years, before becoming a
Training Manager in their Concrete division.
The Global Financial Crisis gave me the
opportunity to move sideways into a safety role
within Boral’s Asphalt Division and a couple of
years later into another safety role within the Building Products Division, a role that allowed me
to travel around the State and overseas. In 2013 I
gained employment with APA, an energy infrastructure company that operates an
important pipeline that runs through our District.
They are an ethical and professional company
that will allow me the flexibility to take on the
District Governor role should I be successful.
I have been heavily involved in several social
clubs and associations.
• Ambassador Speaker for the Prostate
Cancer Foundation for eight years
• President, Secretary and Treasurer of Boral’s social club on a number of
occasions
• President of the Australian Embassy Social club in Washington DC
• Australian representative of the Foreign
Joints Non-Commissioned Officers
Association (FJSNA) a prestigious association of NATO aligned countries and
acknowledged by the American Joint
Chiefs of Staff.
Interests outside of work:
I am the proud father of three wonderful adult
children. My eldest daughter lives on the Gold
Coat, my second eldest is raising her family in
Roma and my youngest enjoys the benefits of living at home with Lion Sharon and me.
I am an active Lion, a Registered Marriage Celebrant, Naval Reservist and ride my motorbike
for enjoyment.
I am fortunate to work for a good Australian company that allows flexible working hours and
have the option of reducing my hours accordingly.
I have ceased my Celebrant work but will maintain registration and in the near future I will
resign from my Reserve commitment later this
year so I can commit and focus my time towards
Lions and do justice to the role and to our
District.
I have received the District Governor’s award on
two occasions, Zone Chairperson of the year, the James D Richardson award along with a Melvin
Jones Fellowship, and while recognition is always
nice, like all Lions it is about doing the best you
can with what you have.
Please vote for me as your District Governor in
2021-2022.
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LION GRAEME EMERY
CANDIDATE FOR FIRST VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR
2021-2022
I was born and raised in South Australia mainly
in the South East of the State.
I am the 3rd eldest of six boys and worked on the family farm before trying my hand at wool
classing. I found the distance between stations a
challenge so decided to join the military in 1968.
Training was in Adelaide before moving to
Sydney. For a country boy the change to city life
was daunting. After a couple of years, I met and married Dell before being posted to Malaysia for
two years.
I returned to Sydney before changing jobs to
further advance my career with postings to Penrith, Newcastle, Melbourne, Wagga,
Melbourne, before taking retirement in 1993 to
Adelaide.
I worked for a Tyre company as Warehouse admin
manager for 20+ years. Nearing retirement I
transferred to another tyre company here in
Brisbane for a further eight years.
I played Aussie rules until injury forced me to give
it up. I then turned my hand to coaching mainly
Under eighteen year old’s.
My other passion has been water skiing, and 4WD
touring, to Cape York, Simpson Desert. I have
taken a liking to doing cruises over the past few
years.
I joined Lions in South Australia in 2001 and
transferred to the Lions Club of Morayfield and District in 2008. I have always been very active
both in leadership positions and “hands on”
activities.
They include
• President 5 years
• Secretary, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Christmas Cake
Chairperson
• Caboolture Recycle for Sight Manager
since 2014
• Combined Services Dinner recognising
local Police, Ambulance and Fire Services
I served on District 201C2 Cabinet for four years
and District 201Q3 Cabinet for seven years in the
following roles.
Zone Chairperson
Regional Chairperson
• Disaster relief, drought relief and wild dog fencing
• Guiding Lion for Wamuran and Caloundra
West Clubs
• Committee member for the Caboolture
District Convention in 2019.
In the role of 1st Vice District Governor, I pledge to
continue to give my commitment and leadership
skills to District, the District Governor, and fellow
Lions.
I look forward to being a member of District 201Q3
Management team also.
I am proud of our organization, and what Lions
Clubs are able to achieve, not only in their own
community but also worldwide. This is achieved through the members desire, commitment, and
dedication to serve their fellow human beings. I
have an enormous passion for Lions and try to
display that passion in the service work I do. I was instrumental in the Service program for Wild Dog
Fencing at Quilpie and drought relief.
I have attended an ALLI course. Numerous District Conventions in C2 and Q3, One
International Convention in Sydney. Assisted in
the formation of the Lions Club of Sandstone Point. Guiding Lion to Caloundra West and
Wamuran Lions Clubs.
During my time in Lions I have received many
Awards – together with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
I under take this role with the ongoing support of
my wife and fellow Lion, Dell
Please vote for me as your 1st Vice District
Governor
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2020 District 201Q3 Convention UPDATE October 3 via Zoom
Toowoomba Grammar School
Plans for the 2020 District Convention are progressing.
The Convention will now be a one-day ZOOM Webinar, and it will be jam-packed with all your
favourites, even if they are somewhat condensed 😊:
Flag Ceremony; Remembrance Ceremony; AGM; Youth Forum; Introduction of District Governor
and Vice District Governor Candidates; and the presentation of the 2019-2020 Awards by IPDG Donna Hedges.
Our Key Note Speaker will be Past International Director Ron Luxton – zooming in all the way
from New Zealand.
We will also have a special tribute to the forty-four years of service that the Lioness Clubs of the
district have given.
A webinar link will be sent out in the first week of September and Lions will need to register using this link. This link is NOT the link to the Webinar. A link to the Convention Webinar will
be sent to your e-mail immediately after you register.
You will still be able to register on the day of the Convention.
Don’t worry – instructions will be included.
Fiona Roberts Convention Chair
ANSWER TO LAST MONTHS
CLUB QUIZ
Miles
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World Sight Day – the most important
advocacy and communications day in the eye health calendar is on Thursday 8th October
and this annual event will focus global
attention on a range of issues surrounding blindness and visual impairment. When was
the last time you got an eye examination? What about your family, friends, neighbours
and colleagues?
Initially started by the Lions Club
International Foundation as part of the Sight First campaign in 2000, World Sight Day is
now coordinated globally by the International
Agency for the Prevention of Blindness under the VISION 2020 global initiative which aims
to promote a world in which nobody is
needlessly visually impaired.
The importance of Vision and Sight related issues in the Lions Club organisation is
evident by it being one of the five priority
Global Causes for community service.
One of the main aims of World Sight Day is
to raise public awareness of issues surrounding blindness and visual
impairment.
Consider how you as an individual Lion,
Lioness or Leo or your Club support this
initiative?
Our District’s primary Vision focus is to
support two key Lions Programs - Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) and Lions Recycle for
Sight Australia - which are centred on the awareness and prevention of blindness and
visual impairment as well as providing refurbished quality spectacles to men,
women and children in need across the globe
who are without the financial capacity to
purchase even the cheapest pair.
These two programs provide the opportunity for Lions Clubs, even in these times of
restrictions and disruptions to normal community service activities, to undertake
projects which are not only low cost in nature, simple to carry out but are also achievable in
the COVID-19 environment.
Firstly, LEHP gives all Clubs the opportunity
to engage in projects which are designed to
raise awareness of these important and life changing initiatives. Life changing in terms
that thirty-two per cent of Aussie kids aged fourteen and under have never had an eye test
despite the recommended age for a first test being three years old and the sad fact that one
in five Australian children may have an
undiagnosed eye condition which impacts on their capacity to function at school and their
future opportunities in life.
LEHP provides a wide range of promotional
material which highlights the importance of strategies to identify vision issues and the
importance of having regular eye tests. A quick visit to the LEHP website at
(https://www.lehp.org.au/) will show the
various resources, programs and importantly how Clubs can access the wide range of
resources for distribution by Clubs that is
available.
Experience shows that optometrists, libraries, community centres, early childhood centres
all welcome receiving these resources which
they distribute on our behalf.
Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the
Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program and is headquartered in
Queensland and operates throughout Australia and overseas. Our District has two
Recycling Centres, one at Redcliffe and the other at Caboolture where the process of
sorting, cleaning, grading and packing takes
place using specialised optical equipment. Unfortunately because of Covid19 restrictions
the access to a workforce from Commonwealth and State programs has been put on hold and
the centres are not processing the spectacles
as normal.
Please continue to collect the spectacles from your outlets or if your Club does not
participate in this Program go to their website
where all the information you will need is available.
(https://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/health/
vision-hearing/recycle-for-sight/
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Information will be circulated to all Clubs when the centres are again able to receive the
spectacles etc you have collected.
The following are but a few things you and
your Club might consider doing to support
these important Lions Programs in
conjunction with World Sight Day 2020:
• Have a public information stand on
World Sight Day (or any day in October) at your local shops or
shopping centre. Perhaps combine it with Diabetes information, some
membership information, a raffle or
even Christmas Cakes.
• Post on Facebook and your Club website information concerning
Lions Vision Projects and World Sight
Day in the weeks preceding it.
• Repost the District Facebook posts
which will feature World Sight Day.
Club members know what works in their
communities and the opportunity to undertake some community service projects
again whether it is for the first time
involvement with these Programs or your
continued support is encouraged.
My thanks to the many Lions and Lions Clubs across our District who support Vision
Projects.
I encourage Clubs to become involved in these
great community focused Programs and if I
can provide information or assist in any way
please contact me.
Keep an eye out in next month’s District Newsletter for information about LEHP
Children’s Vision Screening Program and what
is planned for our District.
Best wishes to you all
Kev Hedges
District 201Q3 Chair (Vision and LEHP) 0437 088 868
PROSTATE CANCER –
HOW TO FIND OUT MORE!!
A message for those members and their
families who have experienced prostate
cancer or who would like to know more. The
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia puts
on excellent webinars on issues around this
disease. The information below provides
some information on their next event and how
you can participate. I trust you find it useful
- I certainly have in the past.
Prostate Cancer Survivorship:
The Long Run
For the first time, we’re bringing together
experts from New York, Vancouver, Sydney, and
Perth to talk about the challenges of prostate
cancer survivorship.
We’re calling it out – men impacted by prostate
cancer face specific challenges that are seldom
addressed in mainstream healthcare delivery.
Our latest research pinpoints seven priority
actions as a practical platform for change.
Register early to receive a copy of our
Survivorship Essentials Framework and send
your thoughts to our panellists before the
meeting.
JOIN US TO TALK ABOUT IT!
7-8pm (AEST)
Wednesday 23 September 2020
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This webcast is proudly presented by the
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia with
thanks to the support of Astellas.
PDG Norm Jensen District Chair
Lions Prostate Cancer Project
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Lions of District Q3,
Our District came up with US $ 52,164 which
in anyone’s reckoning is bloody marvellous,
thank you, thank you all for a fantastic effort,
but that was pre-COVID-19.
I am the first to realise that Clubs will be doing
it tough in the coming months and fund
raising will be down on anything we have ever
done before.
My plan for the coming year with District
Governor David and his Cabinet is to ask the
Clubs respectively to donate to Lions Clubs
International Foundation but in the following
format.
Small Clubs maybe be able to donate $ 125-
00, Medium clubs possibly $250-00 and the
Larger Lions Clubs that are more secure in
their finances could donate $1,000 or even
more if they are able.
No matter what you donate as a Club, Lions
Clubs International Foundation will be there
for you in times of need.
They have done so on numerous occasions
already. So, if you have a donation to make,
Pease consider the Lions Clubs International
Foundation in your deliberations.
News:
Water Tanks: I wish to advise that this is being
sorted by the District Governors in the
affected areas and is progressing as well as is
possible in the current times. I hope to have
more information for those who have donated
in the past, or Clubs wanting to donate now to
the tanks appeal.
Please hold your donation for tanks at the
present time.
I will get back to you, I don’t want you to
donate your hard earned money until the
current situation is clarified re tank branding
from Clubs that have donated and the
instillation of these tanks is happening in the
affected areas.
Melvin Jones Fellowships: Good news on this
front. Lions Clubs International Foundation
have realised what great support they get
from Australian Lions and have decided to
pay for one of the Staff in our Newcastle
National office for some hours each day to
look after L.C.I.F. matters. This will eliminate
the delay of the past in receiving Melvin
Jones Fellowships or in fact anything to do
with the Foundation. I will be able to pick up
the phone and speak to someone in
Newcastle with any problems I may have. For
the present Progressive Melvin Jones
Fellowships will still come from Oakbrook
USA but hopefully this will also come into our
control.
Personal Donations: This is ongoing as part
of Campaign 100 for the next 2 years ( we
have been given another 12 months because
of the Pandemic) Remember your donation of
$100 US is tax deductible and receipts will
now be issued from Newcastle and as always
our money is banked and kept in Newcastle
for Australian needs.
That is about all I have, remember if you
want a guest speaker I am available, you
could get two for the price of one. Until the
next time, be Well and be Safe
Cheers
Lion Bob Goldsworthy
L.C.I.F. District Chairman Q3
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BLUE CARD SYSTEM (QLD) REVIEW
There are several changes to the Qld Blue
Card system being introduced to take effect
from 31 August 2020 (refer to link for full
details -
https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/datas
et/blue-card-services-
newsletters/resource/600b8773-443e-
419f-93ce-86a8704e9137).
One of the changes being introduced refers
to a “Frequency Test” (see page 2 for full
detail). The new Frequency Test can be used
in certain circumstances to check as to
whether or not a person would be required
to hold a Blue Card when working with
children for not more than 7 days in a
calendar year.
Frequency Test versus Lions Australia
Child Safe Policy Requirements
There have been a number of enquiries from
Lions Clubs seeking clarification if the
“Frequency Test” detailed by Blue Card
Services can be used to allow their members
to work directly with children/youth at
Lions Youth Programs
(activities/events/functions) without being
required to hold a Blue Card if they do not
engage in this type of work in excess of 7
days in a calendar year.
While this is a fair question to pose based on
the new Blue Card Services “Frequency
Test”, it needs to be understood that a Lions
Club and its members must comply with not
only the legislative requirements relating to
Blue Cards but also with Lions Australia
Child Safe Policy requirements for Working
with Children Checks (currently referred to
as Blue Cards in Queensland).
The Lions Australia Child Safe Policy -
Section 7(b) - states “…......... the member
of any Club operating Youth Programs
who has direct involvement with young
people, obtain a Working with Children
Check or equivalent in their State…”.
(source: Lions Australia Child Safe Policy
Section 7b, page 8
https://lionsclubs.org.au/wp-
content/uploads/2020/01/2020-LIONS-
AUSTRALIA-CHILD-SAFE-POLICY.pdf)
Thus, the Lions Australia Child Safe Policy
expects a higher standard than that
permitted by the Frequency Test outlined by
Blue Card Services for the requirements for
Lions members to Blue Cards.
Therefore, a Lions member who has direct
involvement with children or youth
participating in Lions projects, activities or
events will be required to hold a Blue Card
or Exemption Card even if their involvement
is for less than 7 days in a calendar year.
If you have any questions regarding the
above matter, please feel free to contact me.
PDG Donna Hedges
Child Safe Officer Lions Australia
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You know if you keep a glass of wine in each hand
You can’t accidently touch your face.
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LIONS CAMP DUCKADANG
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Lions Camp
Duckadang will be held as follows:
Date: Sunday 18 October 2020
Venue: Pine Rivers Lions Den at Petrie. From
the roundabout in Petrie, travel west along Dayboro Road approx. 1km, turn right into Woonara Drive, and then first left before the water tower. The Lions Den is fifty metres on the left. Latest UBD Map 88 Ref: G20.
Time: Arrive to register at 9.30am for 10.00am meeting.
Agenda:
1. Club Delegates register for voting cards
and reports. All attending are asked to sign
the attendance book.
2. Welcome by Chairman Graham Hunwick.
3. Receipt and adoption of Minutes of the
previous AGM held 02 November 2019.
4. Receipt and adoption of Reports.
5. Receipt and adoption of the Auditor’s
Report on statements of receipts and
expenditure for year ended 30 June 2020.
6. Election of Director to vacancies (2).
Graham Hunwick has resigned as from the 2020 AGM because of work commitments.
His skills and knowledge, and a wide range of contacts and abilities helped produce a
vision for the Camp and solutions to
problems.
PCC Rodd Chignell completes this three
years term but seeks re-election.
Expressions of interest are called for a three
year term for these two vacancies.
7. Appointment of an Auditor for the year
2020/2021. Our current Auditor Michael McFillin of McFillin Audit Services has
indicated his firm is willing to continue in this role. Auditor: Ms Chantelle Pienaar.
8. Any business of a general nature.
9. Light refreshments will follow the close of
the meeting.
10.The newly elected Board will meet at the
conclusion of light refreshments.
Eligibility to become a Director: (Article amended at Special meeting 08 August
2010).
A candidate for the office of Director shall:
-- be nominated by a member (‘Member’ here
means ‘Club’) and
-- be an active member of a Club; or
-- be by invitation of the Board.
Other notes:
Directors are bound by the rules of audit and company laws applied by the Australian
Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC).
Directors’ obligations include Board meetings,
working bees, promotion of the Camp, and
serving on committees.
How to nominate for the position of
Director: Please note the simplified procedure:.
Nominations for the position of Director shall be by a letter signed by the President
or Secretary of the Club, stating that the
Lion concerned is an active Member of the
Club.
Please forward the letter so that it is received by the Secretary P O Box 437
STRATHPINE Q 4500 by 5.00pm Monday 01
October 2018.
Voting:
Clubs are eligible to send voting delegates
according to the numbers reflected in the
current MD Directory, and in the ratio of one
(1) delegate for every ten members or major
portion thereof. Written advice of Delegates
duly authorised by the Club President or
Secretary is to be in the Secretary’s hands
by the commencement of the AGM on 18
October 2020. (This may be emailed to me
by Friday 16 October or brought with you to
the AGM).
Directors may be nominated by their Club
as one of their Voting Delegates.
Peter J Boge
Secretary to the Board
Email: [email protected]
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PAUSE
FOR A
CAUSE
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An update as to when our receiving depots will reopen will be provided when available.
THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. How often have we heard this phrase? And, of course, the
possibilities are endless for all three arms of the catchphrase.
Most Lions are aware of the amazing recycling we do with spectacles, repurposing them
for underprivileged countries, selling of used and new stamps to Australian Lions
Children’s Mobility Foundation, and the Collection points for bottles of certain glass and
plastics.
Another brilliant way to recycle is to collect ring pulls from cans – soft drinks, beer, canned
tuna, salmon and vegetables. Not only are we reducing our footprint by collecting these,
we directly benefit another of our Lion’s charities – Lions Australia Spinal Cord
Fellowship.
It is such a simple project that can be managed by one member of our clubs. Does your
club meet at a sports venue or hotel? Approach them about collecting the ring pulls: most
will be only too happy to be involved and this is something happening in some clubs
already.
What do you think? Ready to add another Environment project to your efforts serving
your community?
Debbie Williams
0488 406 371
District 201Q3 Environment Chair
ENVIRONMENT WATCH
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Eat Healthy for Diabetes …
Choose a wide variety of foods including fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, lean meats and low-
fat dairy foods. Include high-fibre, low-glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate foods. To manage your weight, it’s important to reduce your total energy (kilojoule) intake. Limiting saturated
fat can also help your body’s insulin work better and keep blood fats in the target range.
A dietitian can help by recommending the best food choices for weight loss and for reducing
your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
People living with diabetes can include small amounts of sugar as part of a healthy eating
plan. While alternative sweeteners are not necessary, some people may still choose to use
these to add sweetness without adding sugar and kilojoules.
If you choose to use sweeteners, be aware that swapping sugar for a sweetener in a recipe—or buying products labelled ‘sugar-free’—does not guarantee they are a healthy choice, or that
they won’t affect your blood glucose levels. Always check the nutrition information to make
sure the product meets your needs or discuss this with a dietitian.
If you use sugar, remember to only use a small amount, such as a teaspoon of sugar in a cup
of tea or coffee, a teaspoon of honey on porridge or a thin spread of jam on toast.
Alternative sweeteners are not suitable for everyone. Sweeteners are not recommended for
infants and young children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the use of alternative
sweeteners with a dietitian or health professional.
People with diabetes who use insulin or certain blood glucose-lowering medications are at risk of hypoglycaemia (‘hypos’ or low blood glucose levels). Products containing alternative
sweeteners, such as diet soft drinks, diet cordial or sugar-free lollies, should not be used to
treat hypos.
People with the condition ‘phenylketonuria’ also need to avoid alternative sweeteners.
(Referenced from NDSS – The National Diabetes Services Scheme)
Try to eat foods with reduced salt, fat and sugar.
Read the ingredients panel on packaging. Use the 100g column and choose foods with 10g
per 100g in the fat and sugar, and less than 120mg per 100g in the sodium.
With diabetes “no one size fits all”. Advice from your Medical Practitioner or Dietician is
recommended.
Lion Bernadette Craig
DIABETES Chair 2020-2021
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES
Sugar and Sweeteners…
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Now that Clubs are “re-awakening” and reviewing and planning for the new LIONS year
…. It is time to lock into the Club calendars activities for the Global Causes (Vision,
Diabetes, Childhood Cancer, Environment and HUNGER).
DATE CLAIMER …..So mark down May 2021 as HUNGER month and start
planning for your Club’s event to highlight the efforts you are going to undertake each
month and more particularly, what you are going to follow through in May as a service
event.
Perhaps it will be a community barbecue for the homeless, a barbecue to raise funds for
the many providers for homeless folk who struggle with adequate and substantial meals
… if you are going to take photos of your event, please be respectful when capturing
images of children, people with disability, and so on (noting the policy for the submission
of photographs). LIONS working in the community can have their images passed to the
District Newsletter Editor and, equally as important, log the event in MyLion with the
photo to have your Club’s event recorded.
Clubs may be considering donations of food and funds (perhaps Christmas Cakes to
charities) over the Christmas period to the various mobile kitchens – remembering that
not all charities follow the LIONS lead in 100% of donations by LIONS being used to
support our community – if you are unsure, I would be happy to assist you in your
choices.
District Governor David’s theme is to “Make a Difference through Service”.
Our service to the HUNGRY can make a difference.
Lion Rob Craig
District Chair
GLOBAL CAUSE - HUNGER
