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The Lions PrideThe Lions PrideOCTOBER 2013
Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc. PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281
Website - www.moorabbin.lions.org.au Email – Website - www.moorabbin.lions.org.au Email – [email protected] [email protected] Bill Tomkinson – President , Gillian Lelah – Secretary , John Lissenburg – Treasurer
Editor Sam Dalley, [email protected]
Two new members were inducted into Moorabbin Lion Club when members played host to District Governor Chandra Mangalore at our September dinner meeting. A highlight of evening was the induction of new Lions Louise Maplestone and Margaret Greenwood into the Lions Club of Moorabbin.
Pres. Bill Tomkinson, Vice Pres. Matylda Jaworski (sponsor,) new member Louise Maplestone, Dist. Governor Chandra Mangalore, new member Margaret Greenwood and sponsor Karen Mitri.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S VISIT
He said that supporting education of very poor children could not simply be measured in dollars – “their family gets better, and their locality improves.”
DG Chandra, in referring to the recent election of Barry Palmer, the first Australian International Director to hold the position in the 96 year history of Lions International, said that Lion Barry's election was very prestigious for Australia and the whole world would be watching us, and what we do, and how are we performing. Following your dream and promoting happiness enabled Lions to be more effective in serving the community.
MELBOURNE CUP FUN DAYTuesday November 5th
At Marilyn & John's Home – 12 noon 'til end of the race meeting
$12 pp (pay at meeting on 2nd Oct., or no later than 16th Oct)
Two-course lunch Table, chairs plates, cutlery, serviettes
tea & coffee all provided BYO Drink & Glass
DG Chandra has chosen 'Lions Promote Happiness' as his theme. He commended Moorabbin Lions for financially supporting the training of a student nurse in India, who has now achieved her qualification and is now working in her chosen career - “you can be proud of the fact that one poor girl has become a professional nurse.”
Lions Sponsor Southmoor Primary School Basketballer
Southmoor Primary Scholl student Samuel Taulipi was recently selected to play in the under 12's Victorian state basketball team – over 3000 boys tried out for this team, but only 10 were selected. As promised, Samuel accompanied by his teacher Carol Curtis returned to report back to club members. As part of the Victorian team Samuel travelled to Perth to attend the National Basketball Championships. “This was my first trip away – travelling to Perth is not cheap and I had to meet my own costs, accommodation uniforms, flights to and from Perth.”
Carol said that Samuel was “absolutely thrilled” to have received support from the Moorabbin Lions Club.
Pres. Bill Tomkinson, Southmoor Primary School student Samuel Taulipi, and Dist. Governor Chandra Mangalore
TREE PLANTINGAT KARKEROOK PARK
Moorabbin Lions joined with “Friends of Karkarook Park” on Saturday September 14th in planting approximately 550 trees. Following the tree planting, the volunteers enjoyed a tasty barbecue and sausage sizzle under the carport which Lion Charlie Smith, Bill Tomkinson and John Lissenburg had erected at the park earlier in the year. Assisting on the day were Lions Bill and Susie Tomkinson, John and Marilyn, Cerise de Gelder, Di Fensham, Tom James, and Craig Walker who helped Stuart Moyns serve those attending.
An Open Day at the Park in Warrigal Road, Moorabbin is being planned for Saturday 12th of October, 11am – 1.00pm, with activities for all age groups. The Nursery will be open for Propagation Demonstrations, and there will be Guided Discovery Nature Walks, plus a Colouring-in-Competion with prizes for two age groups. An open invitation is extended to come along, learn and have fun, and listen to the 'Southern Stars Stage Band' specialising in toe-tapping jazz & swing of the big band era of the 30’s & 40’s.
The Lions PrideThe Lions Pride
DIARY DATESAUGUST
Wed 2nd Business MeetingThurs 3rd Book SaleWed 9th Celebrate Mental Health Walk & Festival Frid 11th to Sun 13th 201-V5 District Convention at MarysvilleSun 13th Melbourne Marathon MarshallingWed 16th Dinner MeetingFri 18 Book Sale set-up 1:45pm Sat 19th & Sun 20th Annual Garage & Book Sale Kingston Centre 9am - 3pm
Charity Golf DayAt The Royal Melbourne Golf Club
29th December 2013With just three months to go, preparations for our BIG day are well under way.
Your golf committee must be doing something right as they have been successful in obtaining new sponsors namely Quest apartments and the Kingston Council as well as retaining all of last year’s.
We are now looking for Hole sponsors where for $200 they can have an advertising sign placed on the tee of their choice. From there they can distribute material to promote their products.
Whilst we already have had many enquiries from golfers wishing to enter, we have produced a promotion poster which will be distributed, together with our entry form, to loyal supporters, clubs, businesses and friends.
For the first time we are offering an alternative way of entering by inviting players to register online.
This year we will have separate competitions for Golf Link Handicap players and non -handicap players: the latter to be played under the Callaway system.
We are again using shotgun starts at 7:30am & 12:30pm allowing us to have a later start, earlier finish plus a larger field. This method is widely used at charity and corporate golf days and has the support of Royal Melbourne staff.
We will have the usual refreshment available on course, a BBQ operated by Clarinda Lions, plus putting and hopefully a ‘hole-in – one’ competitions . And of course we will have our bookies challenging the golfers with Lion Jack Hellyer laying the odds.
Our next task is to obtain donations of goods &/or services both large and small to auction. Every member is requested to put on their thinking caps and find at least one item that in turn will make this activity a success.
Non-playing guests are welcome in the clubhouse for post event presentations, fellowship and fun with plenty of competitions, prizes, auctions and more. – Lion Geoff Thomas
ANNUAL BOOK & GARAGE SALESat. 19th Oct & Sun. 20th Oct.
between 9am-3pm“Lions Den” at the Kingston Centre
Set-up is on Friday 18th October and it would be much appreciated if any member could be at our Den at 1:45pm to assist with setting up the White Elephant & Bric-a-Brac section. If members have any donation of goods please let Lion Marilyn know to arrange to have them picked up.
Pres. Bill Tomkinson and wife Susie recently accompanied a group of 62 children attending Licola Camp # 268. Comprising two bus loads from Melbourne and Dandenong they also picked up more children at Warrigal, Moe, Traralgon and Heyfield, before making the 50 Km steep, windy trip up to Lions Camp Licola. “Good weather on the first three days enabled a full range of activities, but wet weather over Wednesday night, and all day Thursday meant only indoor activities could be held” Lion Bill said. “The kids performed a concert on Thursday night and were very entertaining, perhaps thanks to extra time rehearsing due to the rain.”
The children were assisted by 15 adult Volunteer Group Leaders (including Billy and Susie T) most of whom were happy to go home and rest up after a hectic week. “However to see most of the children from disadvantaged homes have a week like no other, was brilliant and very rewarding.”
“Unfortunately we did not sponsor a child at this camp, not for want of trying. Maybe over January. Will we do it again........You Betcha!”
BIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYSOCTOBEROCTOBER
5th Mandy Fraser-Jones5th Mandy Fraser-Jones
17th Bill Tomkinson. 17th Bill Tomkinson.
Anniversary'sOctober
21st Geoff & Lyn Thomas
Around The ClubLion Kevin Upton has thanked members for their support in collecting 'Woolworths Earn & Learn' stickers to aid disabled students at Yarrabah Special School. Lion Kevin told last months Business Meeting that 41,000 points had been earned for Yarrabah.
Pres. Bill Tomkinson, Lions John and Marilyn Lissenburg, David Blyth, Jessie Brent, Di Fensham, and Jo Dunn were in attendance at Carnagie Lions Club's 'Lions Annual Combined Night' to hear Guest speaker' noted solar power advocate Dr Richard Potter. Dr. Potter specialises in Solar physics, and lives what he preaches, and has designed and built a National Award winning energy efficient home. Using solar power, solar hot water and sustainable design his home had zero utility bills last year. He is keenly sought after as a presenter on the ABC and 3AW home shows and various community groups, and aims to demystify solar power.
Best wishes to Lion Sabeena Beveridge as she takes up a new research position with the cervical cancer group at PeterMac, in East Melbourne.
