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PAGE 1 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
May 2013
JUNGLE TALKJUNGLE TALK
District A-16 Region 18 Zone 18 West
Volume 12-13 Issue No.8 Markham Lions Club:
PRESIDENT:
Lion Mark Carrington
14 Patriot Court
Markham ON L3P 6B2
(905) 472-1188
SECRETARY:
Lion Larry Tod
51 Major Buttons Dr
Markham ON L3P 3G6
(905) 294-7853
TREASURER:
Lion Dick Peel
101 Ramona Blvd
Markham ON L3P 2K6
(905) 294-9005
BULLETIN EDITOR:
Lion Mark Carrington
14 Patriot Court
Markham ON L3P 6B2
(905) 472-1188
District Officers:
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Tom Gordon
84 Cardinal Crescent
Newmarket ON L3Y 5Y4
((905) 898-3315
1st VICE-DISTRICT
GOVERNOR:
Lion Lloyd Clifton
C/O Grace Ford
687 Kipling Ave Etobicoke ON M8Z 5G4 (416) 918-8127 2nd VICE_DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
Lion Eleanor Colwell
5 Lorraine Court
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L5
(905) 697-4821
REGION CHAIRMAN:
Lion Tim Cheung 52 Heatherwood Crescent
Unionville, ON L3R 8W5
(905) 479-1902
ZONE CHAIRMAN:
Lion Sudha Verma
262 Bernard Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1E1 (905) 770-1597
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
When the Club start talking about flowers we all know that Spring
is in the air. This brings to mind that this is the start of a busy
time for the Club members who are working on many project.
We had an outstanding effort from members selling and delivering
flowers to the public. With the effort put out one can see the will-
ingness of the members to ensure the success of the project. Lion
George McKelvey was instrumental along with the help of other
Lions, who were very willing to undertake the task. I cannot ex-
press my thanks and appreciation enough to Lion George and all
those who assisted when asked to coordinate this project and bring
it to the success that it did.
Six members of the Club were just awarded the Ontario Government Volunteer
Award. Congratulations all the awardees. Topping the list is Lion Tom Goldring with
50 years of volunteer service which is a tremendous achievement for anyone. Also, Li-
ons Dave Galloway and Dave MacInnis for 25 years, Lions Jack Dawson, Bill Milligan
and Mike Hiatt for 15 years of volunteer service. We congratulate them all on their
achievements.
We also had members and volunteers from Brother Andre Catholic High School who
assisted with the clean-up of Mount Joy Pond. This is a yearly community environ-
mental project. Thanks to Lion Carl Vanseader and all the members and volunteers
for ensuring that this pond area is kept in a very respectful manner each year.
Fireworks were sold on the Victoria day weekend as we always do each year. The
weather cooperated which made it a very successful weekend. Thanks to Lion Larry
and all other members who volunteered to make this a successful event.
As part of an investigative exercise the Club embarked on an e-waste collection trial
project. If successful this project could raise funds for the Club. This trial collection
which was undertaken by members of the Maple Lions Club with the Markham Lions
members as observers was held the Friday and Saturday of the Victoria Day long
weekend. The result was a tremendous success. However, it is still to be determine
whether this project will be considered as a fundraiser for the Club. Thanks to the Li-
on Dale and Sylvia McLease of the Maple Lions Club for assisting us with the collec-
tion of the e-waste.
PAGE 2 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
1 President’s Message
2 Editorial
3 Bits & Bytes
4 Presentation
5 Presentation/DogWalk
6 The Roving Eye, Part One
7 The Lighter Side
8 Looking Back
9 Lions International
10 The Roving Eye, Part Two
11 The Roving Eye, Part Three
12 E-Waste/Fireworks
IN THIS ISSUE
EDITORIAL
Lion Dave Galloway
Mentoring
A million or so years ago when I was Presi-
dent of this club the planning committee put
forward a recommendation on mentoring
which was accepted by the club. Of course,
nothing happened.
Put simply and concisely the idea was to make
a list of topics which should be reviewed with
new members. This could be done in classroom
like settings with experts leading the tutorial. However it was pro-
posed that rather than take up more of our member’s time we should
integrate it into current practice. For example, at various events there
are slow times. Recently the first shift at the fireworks sale was not
very busy (about six sales, five of which were to Lions.) And so a new
member could have been put on shift with a past governor to discuss,
for example, the district. The membership committee would keep a log
until all review subjects had been signed off. A name for this approach
might be “mentoring.” No doubt this is a surprise to you but the Inter-
national has documents and procedures for “Mentoring.”
The following is from the International’s section on mentoring and we
should review it carefully to see if it meets our needs.
Contact your club president to express interest in the mentoring pro-
gram. He or she will help you find a mentor or mentee.
1. Download the Basic Mentoring Guide or the Advanced Mentoring
Guide. The guides can also be ordered from the Membership and New
Club Operations Department.
2. Complete the mentoring program levels of your choosing.
3. Submit the Achievement Forms in the back of the guides to the
Membership and New Club Operations Department. Upon completion
of the Basic Mentoring Program, both mentor and mentee will receive
a certificate of achievement. Mentors and mentees completing the Ad-
vanced Mentoring Program will receive a lapel pin.
It seems important that new Lions feel they are part of the action,
and this requires I believe that they understand the arguments and
know what is going on. I learned the hard way – several years as Sec-
retary where Presidents or the Board of Directors would assign tasks
which required me to find the answers, eg. Write to member x and tell
him what his alternatives are. It often took considerable research to
determine his alternatives.
We should have a close look at the mentoring system provided for our
use by International .
PAGE 3 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
BITS & BYTES
Up-Coming Events:
MDA Convention was held from May 30 to June 2, 2013 at the Richmond Hill, Sheraton Parkway Hotel.
Air Cadets Squadron #883 Annual Review is June 9th at the Markham Village Arena Hwy 7 and 48.
Markhaven BBQ was on June 8
Markham Stouffville Hospital staff BBQ is on June 18. The final presentation to the Hospital Buy a bed
program. All are invited.
These Lions are celebrating
Birthdays/Anniversaries this
month. Happy Birthday wishes
to Lions Bryan Gray, Ken Harris
and Karim Moosabhay, Happy
Anniversary to Lions President
Mark Carrington & Jessica and
Ken and Elaine Drynan, Happy
Birthday and Happy Anniversary
wishes to all these members who
are celebrating this month. We
hope that it is a very enjoyable
celebration
Lion Bryan Gray Lion Karim Moosabhay Lion Ken Harris
Lion Ken Drynan Lion Mark Carrington
Birthday Greetings
Happy Anniversary
PAGE 4 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
PRESENTATION/DOG WALK
PRESENTATION
Kristina Issa, a student at Brother Andre Catholic
High School made a presentation to the Markham
Lions Club at their Regular Meeting on may 2,
2013. Kristina performed very well at our District
competition (2nd intermediate English) and is the
A16 backup at the MDA competition. She is a
grade nine student and a member of the school
public speaking club. Her speech was about the
amazing health benefits of Chocolate. She said that
ground cocoa is full of anti-oxidants, it lowers blood
pressure, it helps with circulation, it gives us
energy, and it has numerous minerals that are
good for us. Lion Bruce Marshall congratulated
Kristina and gave her a token of appreciation.
The Purina Walk for Dog Guides was held on Sunday
May 26, 2013 in Milne Park Markham. Approximately
29 dogs of all breeds with their owners participated in
the walk which was led by the Air Cadet Squadron
#883.Ward 4 Councillor Carolina Moretti with the
assistance of 6 years old Nathan and Braden Arse-
nault and their Mom Jennifer Drynan-Arsenault cut
the ribbon to start the race.
Many thanks to Lion Don Way who sponsored the
light lunch which was provided and to Lion Mike Hiatt
for his assistance in securing to location etc. Also, to
the many sponsors including Critter Corner, Groom &
Style and Doggie Den.
Thanks to Lion ken Drynan and his Committee and everyone else who contributed to make this a successful
Dog Walk.
PAGE 5 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
PRESENTATIONS
Henri Audet (Left) is Executive Director of
Camp Kirk and employed by the “Friends of
the Learning Disabled”. The camp has been
open since 1993 and has served as a summer
get-away for children with learning disabili-
ties. Camp Kirk sits on 110 acres near the vil-
lage of Kirkfield, Ontario and is owned and
maintained by the Lions Clubs Camp Kirk
Foundation of District A-16. The Friends of
The Learning Disabled, has an agreement
with the Lions Clubs Camp Kirk Foundation
to use the property, and they are solely re-
sponsible for the summer operation of the camp program. Henri is passionate about helping chil-
dren with learning disabilities. The Camp activities are design to remove the threats that bother
the children in “normal” social settings while creating an atmosphere where the children get to im-
proved their sense of self worth and a feeling of “I’m okay”. Henri provided two video presentations
that, in a very compelling way, demonstrated the value of this summer camp from the point of view
of the attendees. It was a moving presentation making Lions proud to be associated with this chari-
ty. Lion Carl Vanseader (right) thanked Henri and presented him with a donation.
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards were presented recently to two Lions by Lion President Mark
Carrington. On the (L) is Lion Mike Hiatt for 15 years of volunteer Service and on the (R) is Lion Dave
MacInnis for 25 years of volunteer Service.
PAGE 6 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
THE ROVING EYE
PART - ONE
Dog #24 - Best family Dog
Dog #26 - Best Groomed Dog
Induction
On May 5, 2013 Ryan Wheatley (second from left) Grandson of Lion Grace Medland of the Markham Lions
Club was recently inducted into the Lindsay Lions Club at their 60th Charter Celebration. Lion Ryan is the
nephew of John and Jackie Bell.
In the photo on the right Lion President Ken Heulin of the Lindsay Lions Club is presenting Jackie Bell with
$1000.00 in PC Cards she won when she attended the induction ceremony for Lion Ryan.
Lion President Ken and Jackie
Bell
Dog #2 - Friendliest
Dog
Purina Dog Walk Cont’d
PAGE 7 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
THE LIGHTER SIDE
A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her
husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitch-
en. 'Careful,' he said, 'CAREFUL! Put in some more
butter! Oh my gosh! You're cooking too many at once.
TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We
need more butter. Oh my gosh! WHERE are we going
to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK!
Careful. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEV-
ER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn
them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST
your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you
always forget to salt them. Use the Salt! USE THE
SALT! THE SALT!' The wife stared at him. 'What in
the world is wrong with you? You think I don't know
how to fry a couple of eggs?'
The husband calmly replied, 'I just wanted to show
you what it feels like when I'm driving.'
Marriage is a relationship in which one person is al-
ways right, and the other is a husband.
The lady was a Southern Baptist who attended ser-
vices and taught Sunday School every week.
On one Sunday, an out of town acquaintance, a gen-
tleman, was in the pew right behind her. He noted
what a fine looking woman she was..
While they were taking up the collection, the man
leaned forward and said, "Hey, how about you and I
having dinner on Tuesday?"
"Why yes, that would be nice," the lady respond-
ed. Well, the gentleman couldn't believe his luck. On
Tuesday he picked the lady up and took her to the
finest restaurant in that part of South Carolina .
When they sat down, the gentleman looked over at
her and
suggested, "Would you like a cocktail before dinner?"
"Oh, no," said our circumspect fine example of south-
ern womanhood, "What ever would I tell my Sunday
School class?"
Well, our gentleman was set back a bit, so he didn't
say much until after dinner, when he pulled out a
pack of cigarettes and asked, "Would you like a
smoke?"
"Oh my goodness no," said the woman. "I couldn't face
my Sunday School class if I did?"
Well, our boy felt pretty low after that, so they left,
got in his car and as he was driving the lady home,
they passed the local Holiday Inn. He'd been morally
rebuffed twice already, so he figured he had noth-
ing to lose so he ventured forth with, "Ahhh ..
Mmmm how would you like to stop at this motel?"
"Sure, that would be nice," she said in anticipation.
The gentleman couldn't believe his ears, and did a fast
u-turn right then and there, and drove back to the
motel and checked in.
The next morning, after a wild and passionate love
that night, the gentleman awoke first. He looked at
the lovely Dixie darling lying there in the bed and
with remorse thought, "What the hell have I
done? He shook her awake and pleaded, "I've got to
ask you one thing, whatever are you going to tell your
Sunday School class?"
The lady said, "The same thing I always tell them.
You don't have to smoke and drink to have a good
time."
10 IMPOSSIBILITIES IN THE WORLD
1) You can't count your hair.
2) You can't wash your eyes with soap.
3) You can't breathe when your tongue is out.
Put your tongue back in your mouth, you silly person.
Ten (10) Things I know about you.
1) You are reading this.
2) You are human.
3) You can't say the letter ''P'' without separating your
lips.
4) You just attempted to do it.
6) You are laughing at yourself.
7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No.
5.
8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.
9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving per-
son & everyone does it too.
10) You are probably going to send this to see who else
falls for it.
I am glad you read this because I didn't want to be
alone in the idiot category. Have a great Day. Laugh!
PAGE 8 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
LOOKING BACK
President’s Message Cont’d
On Sunday May 26 the 3rd Annual Purina Dog Walk for DogGuides was held in Milne Park,
Markham for some 29 dogs and their owners. This project was coordinated by Lion Ken Drynan
and assisted by other members of the Club. It was a nice day to have this event and Ward 4
Councillor Christina Moretti was on hand to cut the ribbon to start the Dog Walk. It was very
pleasing to have some members of the Air Cadets Squadron #883 band to entertain and lead the
Dog Walk. A light lunch was server. From all reports the Club met or surpassed our targeted
donation to DogGuides. Many thanks to Lion Ken Drynan, his Committee and especially Lion
Mike Hiatt his contribution and to all others for their work in bringing this event to a successful
conclusion. Well done Lion Ken
Looking Back
Hell Drivers
The following is from the Board of Director’s Minutes of July 6, 1967.
Bill Sutherland spoke to the meeting as a representative of the Fair Board. He put before
us the proposition of having the Hell drivers visit Markham, using the track at the fair
grounds. The event to be sponsored jointly by the Lion’s Club and the Fair board. Lion Bill
then left the meeting to attend a Fair Board Meeting, later returning to our meeting and
stating that the tentative date of Sept. 15 was acceptable to both parties. We would share
50 % of the net profits. Sept. 15 date contingent on satisfactory financial arrangements be-
ing made between the Hell Drivers, the Fair Board and the Lions.
And from the October 5, 1967 Regular Club Meeting Minutes.
Lion Gord then reported that we stood to gain at least $300, with the possibility of $500
from the Hell Driver’s Show.
From the October 12 Board of Director’s Meeting.
Lion Doug Crawford was given the floor to announce the receipt of the Club’s share of prof-
its from the Hell driver’s Meet. This amounted to $442.20. He moved that we donate this
to Kiawanis to be diverted to the Cenotaph fund, and thus underwrite part of their guar-
antee deficit. This was seconded by Lion Bill Sutherland. After much discussion, an
amendment was proposed by Lion How Hagerman, seconded by Lion How Fairty, that the
donation be reduce to $200.00. Main objection was in donating the money to the Kiawanis
Club. The motion and amendment were then withdrawn, and a new motion moved by Lion
Tom Goldring as follows: That the Markham-Unionville Lions Club forward a cheque pay-
able to the Cenotaph Fund in the amount of $200 to the Markham Kiawanis Club. This to
come out of our share of the profits from the hell Drivers Meet.
PAGE 9 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
Minden Disaster Relief
As a result of the severe flooding which occurred in the Minden Ontario area sometime around the
latter part of April the District applied for and received a disaster relief grant of $10K to assist with
relief activities in the area. Many Lion Clubs have also donated to the relief. Markham Lions Club
was no exception and have made a contribution of $1K.
A New Way to Welcome New Members
New members who are properly welcomed and orientated are more likely to remain Lions. That's
why, beginning next fiscal year, new Lions clubs will receive a welcome email from the international
president. LCI will also start sending an email to new-member sponsors to thank them for their sup-
port and remind them of their responsibilities. For members and sponsors with no email address, an
email will be sent to their respective club secretary. Continue to grow your Lions club by inviting
new members!
New Member Induction Kits Coming to a DG Near You
Beginning fiscal year 2013-14, District Governors will receive a supply of New Member Induction
Kits at the beginning of the year so they are readily available to present to new members. To make
the kits easy to distribute, New Member Induction Kits will contain a membership lapel pin, new
member certificate and sponsor certificate. Additional information and links will be provided in wel-
come emails to new members and club sponsors. Kits will continue to be available by request from
Club Supplies.
Lions Recreational Camps
Now is the perfect time to get involved with a Lions-sponsored recreational camp for special needs
individuals. Camp programs inspire health and confidence in youth, young adults and their families
through fun, educational activities. Do you have a special skill needed at your local camp? Find out
how you can assist with a camp project, sporting event or program. Sponsor a special needs person
to attend camp or arrange for transportation. Consider contacting a diabetes camp to learn what as-
sistance or medical items are needed. You can make camp a lasting memory for a special needs
child and his or her family!
Hamburg Convention Attendees: Special Activities & Seminars
Get a sneak peek of the seminars and activities offered at this year's Lions International Convention
in Hamburg, July 5-9. With beautiful concerts performed by the German Lions Symphony Orches-
tra and Orkester Norden; engaging seminars on social media, literacy, community service, and
youth programs; and even dancing in the exhibit hall, there is something for everyone to enjoy in
Hamburg! Register for the convention today.
PAGE 10 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
THE ROVING EYE
PART - TWO
Golf for Non-Golfers: Members of the Markham Lions Club and their wives and friends
got together on May 25 at Bushwood Golf & Country Club to play a 9-hole round of golf. The
day was sunny and bright but a little cool. Lions Larry Tod and Barry MacDonald teams
tied for first place. It was a great event and everyone had some great fun.
ENVIROMENT:
Markham Lions, friends and
volunteers from the Brother
Andre High School got to-
gether on May 5 and per-
formed their annual clean up
of Mount Joy Pond at High-
way 16 & Markham Road. As
you can see in the photo
many bags of garbage was
collected.
Lions friends and volunteers
are all gathered around.
Thanks to them all for their
work in assisting with this
event this year again . Well
done by all.
PAGE 11 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
THE ROVING EYE
PART - TWO
On May 3, 2013 members of the Markham lions and friends were in a party mood at the at the Gala hosted
by the Thornhill Lions Club the Markham lions Club and the New Horizon Lions Club. The evening was
filled with good food, silent auction and many prizes. Proceeds from this event will go towards the MSH Buy
a Bed program.
Gala
PAGE 12 JUNGLE TALK MAY 2013
THE ROVING EYE
PART - THREE
The Markham Lions Club under the direction of Lions Dale
and Sylvia Mclease of the Maple Lions Club held a trial E-
Waste collection on May 17th and May 18 at the Markham
Arena at Hwy 7 & Markham Rd. This was a trial to determine
how the operation is carried out and to give the Club some
idea as to what is required to carry out such an operation. As
seen and reported that on Saturday was very busy for the col-
lection which was a very successful.
E-Waste Collection
Fireworks! Fireworks!
The Markham Lion once again this year on the
Victoria Day weekend sold fireworks at their usual
location at the Markham Arena at Hwy 7 & Mark-
ham Rd. The photos above show some of the fire-
works displayed for sale. In the Photo (L) are
Lions getting ready to sell the fireworks. Lions
George McKelvey (far left) and on the right is Lion
Ken Tranter
From all reports this event was very successful
and have surpassed previous years. Thanks to all.
Above is some of the e-waste
which was collected