ISSUE # NOOZLETTA 514 Lions 202L NEWS & VIEWS Week commencing 5th October 2014 Recipients: 1288 0 Please address all Noozletta items to: [email protected] Lion Ernie Allen Lions all! I am sorry to advise that our friend and fellow Lion Ernie Allen passed on 27th September. He fought a brave battle against the odds and surrendered bravely. Ernie’s funeral was held at the Founders Chapel in Rikit Street, Taupo at 11.00am on Thursday 2nd October. Taupo Pakeke Lion Graham Mock Noozletta From Kuaotonu Beach This week Noozletta has been compiled from the great outdoors. Sitting on a verandah, the sound of waves breaking against the shore and birds in song all around has been most inspiring this week! Returned Mail Recently Noozletta has been receiving over 100 returned or undelivered Noozletta emails. I have now removed these addresses from the mailing list. Could someone please advise whether the following email address is still current for Reporoa Leos, as this was also returned to me. [email protected] Thank you for your kindness! Noozletta Editor Lou Fielder . Thumbs Up to District 202L Lions Clubs for ‘Just Asking’ and giving us a net gain of 7 members for the first quarter. Can we double that for the next quarter? From Our District Governor’s Desk I came down with a cold last Sunday and was thankful I had only one club to visit this week - Piopio Lions. But what a visit! With their partners and a large contingent from Otorohanga and Te Kuiti Lions and the three who escorted me from Rosetown, mixed together with a Mexican theme, and you can imagine how the RSA Hall in Piopio sounded. The caterers (from Piopio’s Fat Pigeon - to give them a plug) gave us a fantastic meal of tacos, wraps, chilli-con-carne and everything that went with it. With warmth and friendship and hilarity, I gave my DG presentation with a diminishing voice that had almost disappeared by the next day. Congratulations Piopio Lions for a wonderful evening, and for all the hard work you do in your community - raising funds with a Paddy’s market and hot-dog caravan, the Aria Sports Day, Pet Day, and Fieldays. During the last three months you have introduced sixty-two new members to Lions - fantastic. But I’m afraid we can’t sit on our laurels. We have lost fifty-four - yes fifty-four. Just think where we would be if we didn’t promote ourselves… October is Lions New Member month, so now is the time for everyone to Ask One to come along and join us. We really do need to keep Strengthening the Pride. October is also Sharing the Vision month, one of Lions four special service action campaigns. Let’s hear what projects you are doing with the visually impaired - sure Noozletta editor Lou would welcome your articles. With many clubs organising Christmas raffles, don’t forget to include the district Lions calendar in the prize, they are a Lions publicity tool so have them available on the sales table too. Only $5 from Environment Chairman Trev. My week ended with a visit from my brother and his wife from England, so with family and the remains of a cold, how true does my Saturday horoscope read… While you’ll need to keep your professional hat on over the weekend, you also need a chance to unwind, relax and find time to hear yourself think. District Governor Paula McWha & Robert Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)” Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go! Pio Pio Lions like it HOT! Wow what a night indeed at Pio Pio! Many members came suitably attired – particularly the señoritas from Rosetown, Pio Pio Lion Jeff Andrew’s wife Shirley, Pio Pio Lion Stu Clark & partner Sue Sands! Way to go everyone! Pio Pio Lions were taking no chances, as soon as they saw Melva Carter and Lou Fielder enter the building, anything precious was hastily removed ! Vacquero (Mexican cowboy) Bob Dawson managed to keep his gun holstered (much to the disappointment of our Lion magpies) and officiated the first half of the evening superbly. Otorohanga Lions were definitely the best dressed, although for Health & Safety reasons were asked to remove their hats during fellowship! District Governor Paula, who had been slightly under the weather, championed her speech despite her diminishing voice, delivering President Joe Preston’s message and explaining the significance of both his banner and her own. DG Paula informed us that our district has had a net gain of 7 members in the first quarter of the year and now sports 7 Leos clubs! The District Governor then presented chevrons to the following Pio Pio Lions (from left to right of photo 2), Gavin Todd 30 years, Brian Turner 20 years, Stu Clark 15 years, Neil Fairhurst 20 years and Ken Perry a whopping 35 years! Congratulations to you all! As usual, Tail Twister Peter Darke, recounted a plethora of tales, eliciting ‘mucho dinero’ as well as laughter! He really does know how to work the crowd! Dessert was served – ‘churros’ (see picture above) with ice cream and a choice of chocolate chilli sauce or salted caramel sauce…must admit, didn’t notice the chilli till later! All in all, an extremely entertaining evening with awesome food! Top marks Pio Pio! Noozletta Editor Lou Fielder It’s In The Bag! The Matamata Lions recently ran their annual Fertiliser Drive, with this year’s recipients being the Pohlen Foundation Trust and the Matamata College Touring Teams. This was another successful year with both organisations providing ample helpers to assist with the bagging and selling of our products. We had a fantastic turn out of Lions and their partners and the weather was on our side. We sold 650 bags of general fertiliser – Matamata must be going to have a lot of beautiful gardens this summer! Matamata Lions Secretary Carol Curtis From Our First Vice District Governor’s Desk Greetings fellow Lions. Only one Club visit for me this past Week. On Tuesday I had the pleasure of visiting the Taupo Pakeke Lions Club at their luncheon Meeting. What a wonderful, busy, enthusiastic, friendly Club they are. Thank you President Warren and Members for your hospitality. It was great to be able to induct your new Member Roger Smitheram. Welcome to our Lions Family Roger, I am sure you will enjoy your Membership. The Taupo Pakeke Club is certainly doing its best to “Strengthen the Pride” by having another 2-3 new Members to be Inducted during October. On a sad note, we all share in your sad loss of Lion Ernie Allen, and pass on our condolences to his family. I was able to attend the Meeting of my own Cub (Opotiki) on Thursday night, and it was good to be able to catch up with everyone again. A busy time coming up for the Club, and 3 new Members to be inducted during October. Keep up the good work out there Lions, make sure you get a copy of the District Calendar, and remember to “Just Ask 1” person to join our Lions Family, but it is equally important to retain the Members that you have, so that we can continue to “Reach out and make a Difference”. First Vice District Governor Jim Towersey Te Kuiti Lions Brave The Weather To Assist Youth Again Te Kuiti Lions Andrew Walker and Rob Gordon have had a busy weekend supporting Te Kuiti High School Netball girls with their fundraising event. This weekend heralded the North Island Motorcross Champs and Te Kuiti High netball girls had the job of catering for the event, which usually attracts between 300-500 people. Lions Rob and Andrew got down and dirty, braving wind and driving rain, to cook hot dogs and chips for competitors and supporters, Saturday through to Sunday. The icing on the cake… having to tow the caravan out of a muddy quagmire late this afternoon. You guys are LEGENDS!!! Noozletta Editor Lou Fielder Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Service Celebrated Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions recently presented service certificates to well deserving members. Several members have completed thirty years of service. Well done ladies, your hard work has been appreciated by many. From left: Janet Spratt, Shirley Bradley, Robyn Slater, Fran Fuller, Fran Barnett, Marge Bassett, Pam Ogle, Pauline Gernhoeffer, Mary Christensen, Trish Atkinson, Heather Kean. Te Puke Kiwicoast Publicity Officer Barb van Selm Weather Does Not Deter Successful Garage Sale! The Ngaruawahia Lions Club held their Annual Garage Sale yesterday and despite the nasty weather had a great turnout of locals looking for a bargain. Friday afternoon the members spent collecting items and setting up the tables of goods with some quality items donated. A total of approximately $3600 was raised with the majority of the proceeds going to the Foundation for the Blind as our annual donation. A tiring but enjoyable day was well rewarded with the sum raised and the members had their usual lot of fun and laughter, a great club activity. Ngaruawahia Lions Publicity Officer, Brian Quinlan Editor’s Note I sincerely hope Te Kuiti’s gavel was not part of this revenue gathering, Mr Quinlan! Mount Manganui Lions Update I was really impressed with the great atmosphere at our social meeting when Libby Moore a Mount College student spoke so well of her experiences and the personal benefits from the Outward Bound Course she recently attended. Also, special Lion Neil Clarke inducting the 3 new members: Michael Taft; Barry Jamieson (a previous member) and wife Lee; and Simon Kurt, wife Pamela. A memorable occasion. I wish to congratulate all who attended for providing such a wonderful warm atmosphere and welcome. There’s really something special about the Mount Lions family, and isn’t it great seeing new members joining us? Here is certainly an example of the power of photographs to hide the cold and discomfort that people can feel when exposed to the power of nature, while also showing how shared discomfort can bring out the best in the people involved! Note though that they are not being rushed by spectators at the Car Parade on Marine Parade. In photo are our barbecue chief George, Eric and Nigel carrying out quality control, and Garry the onion-slicing king! The above photo shows the quality of the work of our Onion Slicer Extraordinaire! I wonder what Nigel is happily grabbing out of the box. Mount Manganui Lion Hugh Hughes Help Lions Reach the Special Centennial Vision Goal By now, you've heard about our Centennial Service Challenge goal of serving 100 million people by 2017 in the areas of youth, hunger, the environment and, this month, through the Sharing the Vision Global Service Action Campaign. While it may seem like an overwhelming challenge, we've helped break it down by setting special goals within each area. Our special vision goal is to serve 10 million children with eye care through activities such as vision screenings, low vision aids, Braille education, mobility and white canes, sight restoring surgery, eye banking and eyeglass recycling. This month, plan a vision project that helps a child to see better. Download the Sharing the Vision Planning Guide for more project ideas and help getting started. District Centennial Coordinator Alan Scholfield Support Bethlehem Te Puna Lions ‘Wheelie Good Fun Day’ – Sunday 9th November Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club are on a mission to raise $30,000 to get 10 Trikes for Kids like Fergus (see photo). We gave Fergus one earlier this year and his smile so inspired us that he agreed to help us work for 10 more. It is interesting how feed-back affects us all. It is with the help of Te Whanau Kotahi (a DHB successor) where the children they work with are facing long-term delays in development and/or disability and to lead a full life. Lions & TWK’s big development from this is to have a Wheelie Good Fun Day on Sunday 9th November, this year at the Tauranga Racecourse, only a month away. Get in via a $5 entry ticket, which includes a raffle ticket and prize for $4000 worth of goods and much more. A few of the activities will be chargeable but we are aiming for sponsorship of majority of activities with spot prizes. Families and kids are to bring their ‘wheels’ to ride around the car park and activities. Classic, vintage cars will be there along with trucks to look at. A wheel based theme day is to be enjoyed by all for minimal cost and big spot prizes to be won. Fun Run Relays around the horse track are to be entered as well. Our focus for the fun day is to raise funds for the purchase of 10 trikes (adapted 3 wheelers) which would help children with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities to ride bikes and enjoy family outings. They become more mobile and independent. For further info contact [email protected] Martin Buchanan YOUTH EXCHANGE We have a gorgeous young lady coming to New Zealand from Alexandra, Minnesota, USA under the Lions Youth Exchange Program. Cami Warren is 17. When I say she is gorgeous I mean it, her photo says it all. She will arrive in Rotorua on the 13th of December at 9.15 am, so we need someone to pick her up and host her until the Youth Camp starts on the 27th of December 2014. We also need hosting for her after the camp – 6th January to the 20th of January 2015. She will depart from Rotorua on the 20th of January 2015 at 5.45pm. If you can help, please contact – PDG Myra Davey, email – [email protected] or 07 579 1535 between 6 and 8pm or Saturday, Sunday Mornings. Youth Exchange co-ordinator, Canada, USA, Argentina and Brazil, PDG Myra Davey District Governor Club Visitations 2014/2015 District Governor Paula McWha 1st VDG Jim Towersey 2nd VG Stu Grey October 7th 8th 13th 14th 15th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd Ohaupo Ngahinapouri Rosetown Te Awamutu Hamilton Dinsdale 5th 10th 11th 27th Sth Hamilton Turangi Whakatane Kopeopeo Whakatane Sunshine Coast Tahuna & Districts Te Puke Tauranga City Sunrise Paeroa Lions Tauranga Harbour City November Otumoetai Lions Mount Maunganui Lions Hamilton Chartwell Welcome Bay Rotorua Host December ROLLING CALENDAR EVENT DATE October 2014 505 11th Saturday 512 12th Sunday 493 514 18th 19th Saturday Sunday 492 30th Thursday Trustees meeting of the Lions District Banking Trust and consideration of Achievers Grant applications. 490 1st Saturday Cabinet Meeting - Te Puke 487 1st Saturday 512 2nd Sunday Morrinsville Country Market Ohope Christmasland - Santa's Grotto, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Sausage Sizzle 9am-3pm Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Tauranga Market, Bethlehem Shopping Centre Car Park, 8am - 12 noon Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club Book Fair. Philippa Davey. 07 884 9781 email - [email protected] Katikati Lions Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 7am - 12noon Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Ten-Pin Bowling Competition, 9-11.30am, 13th Ave Bowling Alley, Tauranga $20pp, $2 morning tea Waihi Lions Waihi Market 8.30am to 1.00pm Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Tauranga Market, Bethlehem Shopping Centre Car Park, 8am - 12 noon November 2014 514 493 2nd Sunday 7th & 8th Friday, Saturday 505 8th Saturday 514 9th Sunday 513 14th Friday 507 15th - 16th Saturday & Sunday Katikati Lions Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 7am - 12noon Bethlehem Te Puna Lions 'Wheelie Good Fun Day', World Diabetes Day - Diabetes Waikato Branch promotion, 7.30am9am, Civic Square Hamilton Waihi Lions Garden Ramble Waihi Lions Waihi Market 8.30am to 1.00pm 493 15th Saturday 514 16th Sunday Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Tauranga Market, Bethlehem Shopping Centre Car Park, 8am - 12 noon 512 22nd Saturday Opotiki Lions Garden Ramble 10am-4pm, $25pp includes 'High Tea' 487 6th Saturday 512 7th Sunday 514 7th Sunday 507 505 12th 13th 493 514 20th 21st Friday Saturday Saturday Morrinsville Country Market Ohope Christmasland - Santa's Grotto, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Sausage Sizzle 9am-3pm Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Tauranga Market, Bethlehem Shopping Centre Car Park, 8am - 12 noon Rotorua Geyserland Carols By Candlelight Concert, Kuirau Park 7pm to 9.15pm Katikati Lions Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 7am - 12noon December 2014 Sunday Waihi Lions Market 8.30am to 1pm Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Tauranga Market, Bethlehem Shopping Centre Car Park, 8am - 12 noon January 2015 Friday Ohope Lions Concert At The Beach, Mahy Reserve Ohope Beach, 11am-6pm Gold Coin entry (Song, dance, bouncy castles, BBQ) 503 10th Saturday Whakatane Lions Club Annual Berry Festival & Market Day 511 10th Saturday Katikati Avocado, Food & Wine Festival 505 10th Saturday Katikati Lions Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 7am - 12noon 2nd 509 24th-25th Saturday-Sunday Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs' Book Fair February 2015 490 505 490 14th Saturday 14th Saturday 20th-22nd Friday-Sunday 508 28th Saturday Cabinet Meeting - Te Aroha Katikati Lions Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 7am - 12noon District Convention TeAwamutu (hosts Kihikihi Lions) South Hamilton Lions 40th Anniversary celebration. Contact Dick Brasting 07 8435308 March 2015 April 2015 512 24th-26th Friday - Sunday Multiple District 202 Convention, 'The Art Deco Convention', Napier May 2015 507 5th District 202L Speechmaker entries close 507 9th Saturday District 202L Speechmaker Elimination heat - East 490 23rd Saturday Cabinet Meeting - Ngaruawahia 507 24th Sunday District 202L Speechmaker Elimination heat - West 512 4th-6th Friday - Sunday ANZI - 'Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow' Pacific Forum Auckland September 2015 “00” before the event name is the edition of Noozletta that the details are contained in. When you have news about your club or happenings in your Zone, let me know, and I will put it in as "breaking news". (Distribution / Editor: Lou Fielder, Please send prior to 2pm Sunday afternoon. It would be appreciated if the word “Noozletta” can be placed in the subject box and this way it can be automatically sent to my Noozletta file and not missed. 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