The Lions Pride APRIL 2015 Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc. PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281 Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au Email – [email protected] Bill Tomkinson – President , Gillian Lelah – Secretary , John Lissenburg – Treasurer Editor Sam Dalley, [email protected] Grace Wins A Second Time Vale Lion Sherine Vanderputt Members were saddened to hear of the passing of Past President Sherine Vanderputt on Sunday March 29th following a long illness. Sherine was inducted in to the Lions Club of Moorabbin in March 2006, and was inducted as President in July 2010 and, despite being in full time employment, was a tireless worker for the club. Our thoughts are very much with her family at this sad time Following her overall win at the Lions Club of Moorabbin Youth of the Year, Grace Boschetti, a Year 11 student from Kilvington Grammar School, went on to be not only the overall winner at the Zone Final, but also became the Public Speaking winner. Other students taking part were: James Duckett, sponsored by Wheelers Hill Lions Club (Zone 9) and Monique Maitland, sponsored by Sandringham Lions Club (Zone 10). The event, both the interviews with the Judging Panel and the Public Speaking, was held on Sunday 15th March, at The Sandringham Club. Lion Monica McQuatters (V5 Chairperson YOTY) was Master of Ceremonies for the Public Speaking session, and she was the overall organiser for the event. The three judges were: Mrs Wendy Reid, Chair of Judging Panel; Dr Debbie Erikson, and Rebecca McGann from NAB. The first Impromptu Question was related to road users learning to take responsibility for the safety of other road users. The second Impromptu asked students which was a greater priority for Government funding: The Arts or Scientific Research. Each student argued that neither was more important than the other. The Prepared speeches were; “Feminism” by Grace; “What I learnt about integrity & other values during my trip to Papua New Guinea” by Monique, and “Self Gratification” by James. Following the award presentations MC Monica, thanked various Cont.. Page 2 HEADING FOR KOREA Ms Louise Eady: National Coach & Team Manager, Blind & Vision Impaired Tenpin Bowling Aust (BVIT) was recently presented with a $1000 donation to support Australia's team to compete at the 5th IBSA World Championships and Games will be held in Seoul, South Korea from 8th to 18th of May, 2015 Tenpin Bowling is very popular among the blind and vision impaired. and is played in more than twenty countries throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Lion John Lissenburg, in presenting Louise with the cheque, said that one of the main pillars of Lionism was support of the blind and vision impaired was established when in 1925, Helen Keller attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” Louise told members that she had been involved with blind and vision impaired tenpin bowling for some ten years. She said it was not necessarily about winning or losing, but it is also about the enjoyment people get out of it, the friendships made and the way participants approach the whole event that makes it worth while. “As long as you are enjoying it and giving your whole self to it, the rewards you can get out of it make it all worthwhile.” The competition is divided into three classes – B1, B2, and B3 depending on the degree of vision impairment. The IBSA World Championships and Games are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). The events enable blind and partially sighted sports people to compete in a number of sports. The first edition took place at Madrid, Spain in 1998. Louise said the tenpin bowling team she will be leading will have two B1 players, a B2 lady, and two B3 players. The ISBA movement has a unique identity to further develop and promote sports for the blind and visually impaired. It is also committed to providing assistance to our national member Cont... Page 2 The Lions Pride Grace Wins A Second Time Cont... ...people including the Judges; the students; family and friends present; Lion Gillian Lelah for helping to arrange the Certificates and Lion Russell Jackson for creating the Certificates. Also thanked was The Sandringham Club. Sandringham Lion Chris Cordell was thanked for his assistance in setting up the Judging Panel and other activities. Lions Jessie Brent and John Lissenberg, were thanked for their role in accompanying the students to another room during the Impromptu Questions. Also present, assisting with the award presentations, was Lion Frank Sainsbury, Zone 10 Chair. Grace did wonderfully in well the impromptu questions at the District Finals on Saturday 28th March. Considering, that her three competitors were all year 12 students, and 17 years old, Grace who is only 16 years old and in year 11, she gave a very creditable performance Among those supporting Grace were Claire Mackie (Kilvington Grammar,) her sister Jemma Boschetti, and Pres. Billy Tomkinson. Bronwyn Kealy from Eltham College was hosted by the Lions Club Warrandyte, was judged District YOTY Anniversary's April 17th Kevin & Rusty Upton HEADING FOR KOREA Cont.. ..organisations in all five continents, especially those organisations in developing countries which have to date been unable to spread the word about blind sports within their countries. BIRTHDAYS April 19th Dennis McDonald DIARY DATES APRIL Wed st 1 Business Meeting Thurs 2nd Book Sale at The Den Sat 11th Youth of the Year State Final – Ballarat Sun 12th Marshalling - Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc Wed 15th Dinner Meeting – Guest Speaker Peter Blaimey Mon 20th Social: Moorabbin Bowl ONE DAY BOOK SALE RAISES $505 Lion Marilyn Lissenburg Our one day Book Sale on Saturday 28th March was a success raising $505. I would like to thank Lions Russell and John for altering the dates on the fence and corner banner sign. Thanks to Lions Lex and John for putting out and bringing in the signs. Thanks to John for putting up and taking down the new feather Book sale signs. I would also like to thank Lions Lex and Michael for sorting out quite a number of boxes of books prior to the sale. Many thanks to Gillian for the great notice in “What’s On’ in the Moorabbin Leader and for John for placing a paid notice in the Garage sale section Moorabbin leader. Many thanks to Lions Margaret, Michael, Lex, Craig, Russell, Cerise, Jessie, Billy and John for their wonderful efforts either selling books inside or outside,. Our two marquees and trestle tables of children’s books, paperbacks and magazines were once again popular. Thanks to John for putting out the trestles and erecting the marquees. and to Billy for assisting with folding up all the trestle tables and also with the marquees. Special thanks must go to Lion Marlene for providing her delicious sandwiches and lamingtons supplementing my biscuits for morning tea and lunch which were really enjoyed by members. Thank you to Jessie for kindly donating some Easter Eggs which we sold. The weather was drizzly in the morning but then fined up .Many thanks to Billy and John for assisting me with the packing up. The Children’s books that were outside have been donated to a friend of Marion Wallace’s to go overseas for disadvantaged children. All in all a great team effort and inside raised $427 and outside $78 making a Grand total of $505. ALL ABOARD THE BUS! Some of our members had a great time when they joined the Clarinda Lions Annual Overnight Bus Tour last weekend. Travelling via Nagambie and Shepparton, and calling in on the way at for lunch at the Tocumwal Golf Club, the travellers stayed overnight at Cobram, and retraced their steps on the way back. All agreed that it was an enjoyable weekend, relaxing in good company. Cont.. Page 3 Lions Di Fensham (Moorabbin LC,) Georgina Kambouris (Sandringham LC,) Veeda Oakley (Clarinda LC,)Charlie and Kathleen Smith (Moorabbin Lc,) Lorna Wensley (Waverley Lions), and Gillian and Victor Lelah (Moorabbin LC.) The Lions Pride ALL ABOARD THE BUS! Cont... A City within a City – Christ University Bangalore As many members will be aware, Moorabbin Lions have been supporting 21 years old Nikitha Verna Noronha in her studies at Christ University, in Bangalore India. An only child, Nikitha was in the 8th standard when her father Fredrick past away leaving nothing, leaving her mother Prema to earn their livelihood as a caretaker for children or old people. Nikitha, who is currently doing a Post Graduate Degree in English, and has been regularly keeping our club informed on her progress. On completing her Ph.D. Degrees in English Literature she hopes to establish herself in the field of teaching and public speaking. Christ University is a private University in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Founded in 1969 During the group's stopover at and managed by the priests of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous Lake Nagambie they took the Syrian Catholic religious congregation in India. opportunity to snap the “The university welcomes into its portals students from all over the world and the imposing sculpture of 'Black management and the faculty members along with their students strive relentlessly to make a Caviar.' difference in society through the education imparted and obtained here,” Nikitha said. LCIF’s SightFirst Program Trachoma is one of the oldest known infectious diseases ANDLions are very active in the fight against trachoma. LCIF’s SightFirst program has awarded more than US$30 million to The Carter Center, a leader in combating trachoma. Since 1999, LCIF has awarded US$20.5 million for 26 trachoma control projects in 11 countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. Ethiopia alone has received more than US$7 million in funding since it is the most endemic country in the world for the disease. Through these efforts, SightFirst has achieved the following accomplishments in fighting trachoma: 1,259 surgeons have been trained to carry out trichiasis surgeries. 406,842 trichiasis surgeries have been completed. LCIF and Local Lions helped distribute more than 72 million doses of Zithromax© (donated by Pfizer). 34,000 villages received health education related to personal hygiene. 2,190,828 latrines and water wells have been built in Ethiopia, Mali, Niger and Sudan. In general, SightFirst projects must focus on the major causes of blindness on national or large regional levels. These projects reach populations who are underserved or who have limited or no access to eye health care services. Excellence and Service being their motto. This is achieved with a carefully planned curriculum that is tailored to suit the needs of all kinds of students along with programs that introduce and sensitize students to the needs of others making them responsible and valuable assets to society. “I began the academic year with high hopes, aspirations and a little bit of anxiety not knowing what was in store for me. But Christ University and the city of Bangalore has treated me well and I stand today at the end of a successful academic year contented with my progress,” Nikitha said. Bangalore, recently renamed as Bengaluru, is the state capital of Karnataka and one of the most attractive modern cities in India. It has grown into the fifth largest metropolis of India. The city is famous for its beautiful parks, avenues, impressive buildings, heritage centers and excellent shopping for most people. These qualities make it a magnificent place to visit, a delightful destination in its own right as well as the gateway to Southern India. “To me the campus is no different from the city itself; in fact Christ University is a city within a city and my experience of this city has been absolutely great. I look forward to another fruitful and exciting year in this campus remembering that this city will always go down in the history of my life as the city that contributed a whole new dimension to my personality,” she said. “The campus also has an extremely well maintained garden and the greenery all around which serves as a nurturing ground for every student’s holistic development to making effective contribution to the society in a dynamic environment. It truly pays homage to the Garden City of India. And it has definitely left no stone unturned in providing a conducive atmosphere for students to study and grow in thus shaping the future civilization of the country.” One of the university's initiatives that has really touched Nikitha heart is that of the Center for Social Action which is for the social development of students in the university, where students are sensitized on various issues affecting the poor and marginalized sections of society. “Shrujana is one such program in which the students of the Department of English (PG) are actively involved through which English is taught to the children living in slum areas.” On Women’s Day 8th March 2014 Nikitha was honoured as the best student in the cultural activities for the past three years.
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