L I O N S C L U B S I N T E R N AT I O N A L D I S T R I C T 2 0 1 V 5 I N C . V I C . A U S T R A L I A
NewsLetter
DISTRICT GOVERNOR: DG Alan Fluck (Roslyn), Unit 2/6 Randolf Court Lower Templestowe 3107
(H) 03 9850 6999 (M) 0468 607 485 [email protected] (Vermont)
CABINET SECRETARY: Ivan Kayne OAM (Annette), 3 Leon Court Donvale Vic 3111
(H) 03 9842 2701 (M) 0411 717 810 [email protected] (Donvale)
CABINET TREASURER: Lin Byron, 5 Strickland Drive Wheelers Hill Vic 3150
(H) 03 9561 5486 (W) 03 9807 2255 Email [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Ron Smith (Laurel), 26 Duff Street Sandringham 3191
(H) 03 9598 4162 Email [email protected] (Sandringham)
66 147 266 469
Inc. No. A0044463B
201V5 ABN
201V5 Lions Website http://201v5.lions.org.au
Registered by Australia Post – P/P No. 799999999 Volume 38 Issue 9 - April 2015
YOTY brings to us a sense of knowing
our future will be in good hands . . .
Back Row: L-R Jamie Kennedy Zone 7 Chairman and MC with Club Representatives.
At front are the seven Contestants.
Fellow Lions, Lionesses, Leos and
Friends:
YOUTH of the Year – I attended the Zone
7 Youth of the Year Final held at Alfred’s
Homestead Restaurant on Sunday, 14th
March where 90 people attended. It was
a great night, we had seven students
participating. The winner of the Public
Speaking segment was Luke Macaronas
from St Kevins College and sponsored by
the Vermont L/C. The overall winner was
Sarah Bresnehan from The Knox School
and sponsored by Blackburn North L/C.
The District Final will be held at the Quest
Apartments, Mountain Hwy, Wantirna
hosted by the Waverley L/C on Saturday,
28th March, 2015. Then on Saturday, 11th
April the State Final of YOTY will be held
in Ballarat at The Gables-Miners Tavern,
120 Lydiard Street, North Ballarat. I would
like to see as many Lions representing
District V5 as possible, so contact PDG
John Beale 0427 595 318 for bookings.
Bushfires – Thanks to the members of the
Euroa Lions Club for catering of evening
meals to the BlazeAid Organisation over
the last few months. Also our own 201V5
District Disaster Relief Trust for financing
the cost of the meals and helping with the
cost of transport to move fodder around
Victoria to help out the farmers that were
affected by the fires.
Club Elections – Congratulations to the
incoming Presidents, Secretaries, and
Treasurers, and other Board Members for
being elected to their Club Executive.
It will be a challenging year, but a
rewarding one. It is important that these
members attend the District “Incoming
Officers Training Seminars” to catch up
with the latest ideas, etc., to the running of
a Lions Club. (See dates on page 2.)
Finally, I take this opportunity to wish you
and your family all the best for the Easter
Break.
– Cheers, DG Alan
DG Thought for the Month –
Let’s not dwell on the past; let’s work for today; and, let’s plan for tomorrow.
– Nelson Mandela
Topping-up the
Admin Account
THE ever concerning problem that besets
volunteers when requested to pay dues
is no less an issue today as it was twenty
years ago, thirty years . . .
But there are some ways that Lions can
reduce their Admin costs without taking
the ‘hard-earned’ to do so from Activities
Accounts, which of course is a no, no. A
Member Club cannot use monies raised
for administrative from the public.
There is a clear expectation from the
general public that monies given to a Lions
Club by the general public will be used only
for charitable or benevolent purposes.
Should that perception change, our
Association would suffer greatly; should
the trust be abused we would suffer the
loss of rights, which are presently enjoyed
with the ATO.
Any reasonable and justifiable expense
incurred in the conduct of an activity
carried out for the purpose of raising funds
for charitable and benevolent purposes
may be reimbursed out of the income
from the Project, provided however, that
such reimbursement does not result in a
loss.
On the other hand, for example, a
commercial enterprise operating fun-runs
that specifically requests Lions Clubs to
provide manpower for a function, there
is no reason why the monies paid by that
organisation for that activity could not be
paid to the credit of the Administration
Account provided the organisers, prior
to payment, are made aware that the
monies would be paid to help offset the
administrative expenses of the Club.
Just to reiterate, funds entrusted to our
Association by the general public are
done so in good faith. Any breach of that
trust, by any Club, may well jeopardise our
Association’s community standing.
A bad experience will be remembered
longer than a good one.
Ron Smith, RBL Chairman
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 2
Information from the Cabinet Secretary
Correspondence to: Cabinet Secreatry Ivan Kayne OAM
3 Leon Court, Donvale, Vic., 3111 (H) 03 9842 2701 (M) 0411 717 810
Email: [email protected]
Newcastle MD201 Convention – the
MD201 Convention will be held from
1-4 May, 2015 where it is hoped that as
many members of the District as possible
do attend this important function. It is
disappointing to note that a number
of Clubs are not sending Delegates or
Members to this Convention. All Clubs of
good standing are entitled to attend and
vote. I ask the members to Register to
attend the Convention. Registration forms
available on the MD201 Website.
MD201 Remembrance Service – at
the Convention in Newcastle: former
members of Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs
and Partners will be remembered. If you
know of a member who has passed since
the last MD201 Convention in Tamworth
please notify the Cabinet Secretary ASAP.
Membership Details – all Clubs and
members have a responsibility to keep
their records up to date. It is important
that Members notify the Club Secretary of
any changes to their personal details, and
that the Club Secretary log onto MyLCI
and report the changes. The Multiple
District Office has received a number of
Lions Magazines returned due to incorrect
V5 addresses.
PU101 (Club Officer Reporting Form) –
the Elections for Club Officers for the year
2015-2016 are upon us, and it is extremely
important that Clubs return their PU101
prior to 15th April, 2015. This upcoming
year a new modified PU101 has been sent
to Club Secretaries. It requires all fields are
to be filled in (including email addresses),
secretaries need to enter the information
on the MyLCI website and also send a copy
to the Cabinet Secretary. If a Club has not
returned a PU101 by 15th April then Club
information listed in the new Directory
2015-2016 will be incorrect.
MOOROOLBARK Lions celebrated their
achievement with Lilydale Mayor Maria
McCarthy on Australia Day.
The Lions Club of Mooroolbark was the
proud recipient of the Certificate of
Recognition in this year’s Shire of Yarra
Ranges Australia Day Awards.
The award was received for dedicated and
continuous work within the community
for over 45 years. Well Done !
MMR and Activity Reports – a number of
Clubs are doing the right thing by filling
in the MONTHLY Reports, however some
are not. I would ask all Clubs to fill their
reports on a monthly basis.
Club Incoming Officer Training –
Members are reminded that Incoming
Officer Training will be held at Seymour
High School Performing Arts Centre on
17th May for Rural Clubs, and 31st May
at Doncaster Secondary College for Metro
Clubs. The cost is $15.00
Regards, Ivan
APRIL –
Personal Development Training –
Facilitator – Brian Buchanan – April
11/12th 9am - 2pm – Cost $10 each
– Box Hill Lions Hall, 1230 Riversdale
Road, Box Hill South, 3128.
HARNESS RACING CLUB.
Complex, Kialla, Vic. 3630.
CLARINDA ART AND CRAFT MARKET
– twilight market so that you can all
attend the Anzac Day reunions. April
17th, 5pm - 9pm at the Clarinda
Community Centre, cnr Viney and
Bourke Roads, Clarinda. Melways 78J-7. Free entry, air-conditioned hall. We
even have Henna hand painting for you
this month. Veeda 9544 1161.
Incoming Officer Training – Metro
31st May 9 am - 2 pm – East Doncaster
Secondary College. Cost $15 each.
MAY –
Zone 1 Lions Fellowship Night NOW
FRIDAY, 1st May, 2015 at SHEPPARTON
Mooroolbark Lions receive
Australia Day Award . . .
Lions George Nantes, Mayor Maria McCarthy,
Rocco Mammoliti, and Peter Giddings.
Broadford Lions add two
THE induction of two new members into
Lions Club of Broadford 2/3/2015. L to R:
Lion Bruce Radford (induction officer) with
new members Lions Lyn and Alan Russell.
Lion Lyn Thomas was the sponsoring
member.
– Lion Ian Mumford, Secretary
Racing
Incoming Officer Training – Rural 17th
May, 10 am - 3 pm – Seymour High
School Performing Arts Centre. Cost
$15 each.
JULY –
District 201V5 Changeover Dinner,
Saturday 18th at Vento Club in Bulleen.
AUGUST –
Media Training – Facilitators Alec
Owen and Georgona Kazenwadel –
August 23rd 9 am - 2 pm – Cost $10
each – Ringwood East Bank Community
Centre.
Would you kindly note the deadline for copy and pictures for
May Issue is Friday, 17th April. Thank you to all contributors.
Port Phillip’s new home
THE Lions Club of Port Phillip is now
meeting at: ‘skys’ (St Kilda Youth
Service). Address: 62/74 Pickles Street,
South Melbourne, 3205.
The Club will continue to meet the first
and third Wednesday of every month
except January.
Please contact the Secretary on 0408
404 816 for meeting attendances.
Sue McGowan, Secretary
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 3
NEW MEMBERS: District Governor Alan and Members of Lions District 201 V5 have
much pleasure in welcoming the following new Members to the District –
CLUB
NEW MEMBER
SPONSOR
Box Hill
Savindri Seneviratne
Steve Haylock
Victorian Lions Foundation Inc.
Broadford
Alan Russell
Lynette Thomas
Lyn Russell
Lynette Thomas
Forest Hill
Arpita Shukla
Ian Cameron
Kyabram
Brenda Speed
Russell Johnson
Mordialloc-Mentone
David Symons
Dennis Wattie
Noble Park-Keysborough
Dirk De Kauwe
Gordon Connor
Belinda Kerr
Carol Curtis
Anne Loveridge
Ian Bjorkman
John Bishop
Geoffrey Angus
Graham McKirdy
Ray Freeman
Wheelers Hill
Leanne Shaw
Lynne Dowrick
Whittlesea
Patricia Hayward
BIONICS INSTITUTE:
THE Institute sincerely thanks Lions both
in Australia and Internationally for their
forward thinking in working to fund the
neurobionics program and facility fit-out at
the Bionics Institute. We strongly believe
that this highly innovative research will in
the near future bring tangible results in
the treatment of otherwise untreatable
Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and
epilepsy. In April, 2014 we received a
grant of US$32,871 from LCIF which was
used for the purchase of equipment in
the development of neurobionics devices.
This grant also acted as an impetus for the
Ian Potter Foundation to provide $40,000
in funding to complete our equipment
purchases. It is anticipated that our
Research Fellow will be appointed shortly.
RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION:
A PHOTO shoot was held late last year
at Monash Hospital with Professor Eric
Morand and members when medical
equipment totalling $88,000 was officially
installed.
This equipment was jointly funded by
the Australian Lions Foundation, Lions
Clubs International Foundation, Monash
Hospital, Rheumatism and Arthritis
Foundation, funds held by the Victorian
Lions Foundation and independently held
funds of the Rheumatism and Arthritis
Foundation.
NATIONAL VISION AND RESEARCH
INSTITUTE:
PROFESSOR Michael Ibbotson has joined
the Lions organisation and is a member of
the Clarinda Lions Club in V5.
With the assistance of Lions funding, we
have been able to fund Dr. Cloherty for a full
three years. Dr. Cloherty has been involved
with many publications since joining NVRI;
he is involved in PhD Student supervision
and attended many conferences. A valued
member of our team.
Nunawading
BEYOND BLUE –
JOINING HANDS PROJECT
A Community Awareness Presentation organised by Lions
Club of Wheelers Hill is to be held on Thursday, 7th May 2015
at 7 p.m. COST FREE.
South 1 Lecture Theatre, 43 Rainforest Walk, Monash University, Wellington Road,
CLAYTON. (Melway Map 575 – Building 64, previously South Ring Road.)
Presented as part of the MD Joint Project with Beyond Blue to raise the awareness of the
issues of mental illness and depression in our local communities.
Beyond Blue Speaker will be Peter McCall OAM who will share his experiences of dealing
with depression and anxiety.
Please contact PDG John Odgers on 9803-8335 or [email protected] to register
your intent to attend.
ABOUT PETER: He had a varied work life including
spending time as a meat inspector at abattoirs,
a police officer including training others to use
firearms, a councillor for the City of Springvale
including Mayor in 1984-85 and has been involved in
too-many-to-count council and community groups.
He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
for services to the communities of Springvale and
Dandenong in 2003.
Peter is a volunteer speaker for beyondblue, a national
organisation that works to raise awareness about
anxiety and depression, reduce the associated stigma
and encourage people to get help.
He became a beyondblue speaker
because his many professional
involvements exposed him to much
trauma, stress and horrors of life.
On a number of occasions these
experiences caused him to suffer
depression and great sadness. He
sought support and wishes to share
What an accent piece to
his life’s journey with those seeking
your wardrobe. This pin
advice, information and assistance.
completes any scarf or shawl
Peter has been married to the love
with a touch of elegance.
of his life, Kaye, for 52 years, has two
children and five grandchildren. He
Gift boxed. Price: $14.95
loves classical music, travelling as
much as possible, good fellowship,
laughter and life in general.
Something nice for
the girls at
Changeover
David Oakley
Public Relations and Marketing
Victorian Lions Foundation
DG Official Visits
April 2015
1st-------------------------Seymour-Goulburn
10th - ------------------------ Dandenong City
14th - --------------------------- Tallygaroopna
21st ------- Carnegie / Caulfield / Brighton
(combined)
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 4
Lions Biggest BBQ
I HAVE attended a few Youth of the Year
Quest competitions lately. It is interesting
to see the talents of these young
competitors, and the way in which they
approach what must be a real task for
them. One older Lion remarked to me that
he did not think he could have handled
it as well when he was their age and it is
true that in most cases the young people
involved proved remarkable knowledge
in all aspects of this competition. The
prepared speech alone showed that
there had been a great deal of research
put into their subjects and although the
subjects were many and varied the way
in which they were presented was very
professional.
As I listened to the way they approached
many different subjects I realized that
here, in our midst was the making of the
Lions of the future. Properly fostered we
have a group of young people who are not
only aware of the world around them, but
care enough to suggest ways in which they
can do something about it. I saw a group
where the objectives of our organisation
were already known and appreciated. I
saw a group where perhaps we did not
give them enough credit to be able to
think for themselves. I saw a group where,
in a few years time would be more than
able to continue the work of any Lions
Club, and do it well.
How do we tap into this membership
potential? Well, for one thing, let’s keep
the relationship going. Let us not see the
Youth of the Year as just another project
which we hold once a year. Let us build
a relationship with these young people
which will last way beyond the time of the
competition. In most cases we have also
met their families, another point where we
could influence the thoughts of Mum and
Dad in the work we do for the community.
Here we have the perfect opportunity to
make our objectives known.
Give them the chance to help in some
of our projects. Under supervision they
could assist with collections, they could
even help with the humble sausage sizzle.
Mum and Dad too of course.
From a membership point of view we may
have been looking at things the wrong way.
It would not hurt to try something new.
While we concentrate on the different
ways of bringing in new members, let us
spare a moment for the potential which
might be in our midst.
– Harry Taylor
Why have the Lions Biggest BBQ? “We believe every child deserves a chance to a
healthy life” funds raised will be used to help achieve ALCCRF’s mission – “To prevent
kids with cancer dying by raising funds nationally and donating these funds to the
best scientific and clinical childhood cancer research”.
When? – we want to encourage as many Lions, Lioness, Leo Clubs and members of
their local communities to attend and join in the festivities of the Lions Clubs Biggest
BBQ during April or May of each year.
How? – Simply order a kit for your Club and set a date for your sausage sizzle.
For More information http://alccrf.lions.org.au
or PDG Peter Lamb [email protected]
Every Child deserves a chance
at a healthy life
Our Vision
100% Survival for kids with cancer
The Australian Lions Childhood Cancer
Research Foundation is a
Category ‘A’ Project of Lions Australia.
Zone 1 Lions Fellowship Night
NOW FRIDAY
1st MAY, 2015 at SHEPPARTON HARNESS
RACING CLUB
Location: Racing Complex
KIALLA VIC 3630
Cost $40 per head
Meal starts 7.30 pm
Truffles Catering will provide us a full buffet hot and cold, and dessert at
$40 per person. Downstairs seats at least 300 – perfect for our group.
Please see below for buffet menu:
Hot Roast Beef, Hot Roast Pork
Mixture of hot Seasonal Vegetables
Gourmet Tossed Salad
Smoked Chicken Salad
Baby Potato Salad
King Prawns and Cocktail Sauce
Smoked Ham, Turkey Breast
Continental Meats, Fruit Platter
Baked Blue Grenadier
Smoked Salmon Roulade
Continental Bread Variety
Will be a choice of four desserts:
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Raspberry Pavlova Roll, Lemon Tart
and Baked Cheesecake
Coffee and tea area set up.
seven
The SHR Club will name a race after
of the Clubs attending and will supply
race books and admission in. Please contact Greg Pell of Merrigum Lions on
Phone 5855 2665 or Mobile 0427 752 665 or email [email protected]
(Clubs named are Merrigum Lions Alan Rowney Memorial, Shepparton Lions,
Toolamba Lions, Mooroopna Lions, Kyabram Lions, Tatura Lions,
Tallygaroopna Lions and Dookie Lions).
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 5
Sandy Fundraising Movie Night
SANDRINGHAM Lions conducted a fundraising picture night on Sunday, 1st
March, 2015 to benefit the Group “Kids Like Us”. Movie goers (Lions, from far
and wide and friends from Kids Like Us Australia, and others) some 156 of them,
gathered to see 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' at the Dendy Brighton.
The evening began with food and drinks which got the patrons in the mood
for this second of the Marigold series. There were raffles which added to the
occasion and went over a treat. The event raised $2000 towards much needed
support for KLUA.
But, what a wonderful thing . . . a packed cinema of Lions and friends gathered
together to support a great cause, and unafraid to laugh out loud – something of
a rare experience in modern cinemas these days!
Kids Like Us Australia – a community services
organisation runs on a social enterprise established
in February, 2013 offering a comprehensive support
structure for twice-exceptional students (gifted
students with learning differences) and students living with the challenges of
dyslexia, through the provision of learning and emotional support, advocacy,
peer-to-peer support – a sense of belonging.
KLUA was inspired by three children with a strong social conscience who
identified that there was a need to provide support to other twice exceptional
students, and to reduce the isolation and distress that they saw in other twice
exceptional children in Australia. They then asked some professionals in the
field to do something about it. It now provides services from their rooms in Bay
Road, Sandringham, Vic, and reach out across Australia regularly visiting the
Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia.
Catherine
Kirby, CEO
KLUA; Anne
Jackson,
Director of
Education and
Counselling;
Roger Vial
President
Sandy Lions.
Other plans . . .
Kids Like Us have another activity where it would value support from Clubs
throughout the District.
A Gala Cocktail Cabaret evening is planned at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club on
Saturday, 2nd May, 2015. They would appreciate any donations of goods and/or
services for their silent auction and general auction. Any new items such as wine,
books, legal services, accounting services, vouchers for a birthday cake, chemist
items, gym membership, theatre tickets, etc. These will be used in the silent
auction. KLUA volunteers are approaching local businesses in Sandringham.
They would also like some help about a week before the event to wrap the items
and on the night to supervise auction tables. Lions would also be most welcome
to attend the function at $85 per head.
R M G Vial, Sandringham President
CHROME DOMZ INDOOR SIGN
Chrome Domz is by far the most
unique mirrored stainless steel wall
art. Complete with embossed Lions
emblem. Price: $54.95.
LCI Ref. No. D175.
Heathmont Lions with
Melbourne Water create
green opportunities
HEATHMONT Lions have taken advantage of a
generous Community Grant from Melbourne
Water to provide 2200 trees to be planted at
the Canterbury Gardens Retarding Basin over
the weekend of 18th-19th April.
The Project; the brain child of recent Lion Paul
Doherty is the second effort by the Club to
improve the local environment by planting out
native trees around Melbourne Water facilities.
Previous planting work was undertaken by Club
members however the work at Canterbury
Gardens will need the assistance of other Lions
and local residents.
The resulting planting will provide an improved
outlook around the retarding basin and will be
an excellent habitat for birds and indigenous
fauna. A great example of Lions making a
difference in the Local Community.
Heathmont Lions invite any interested Lions
to come along on the weekend for a couple of
hours or longer and help with the greening of
the Local area. The site is in Canterbury Road
adjacent to Canterbury Gardens Shopping
Centre (not far from Heathmont’s meeting place
– The Kilsyth Club).
The Club intends seeking the help of other local
community groups and local residents and is
looking forward to a combined community
effort on the weekend. Heathmont Lions have
sourced the plants and other materials and will
provide all tools and equipment as well as the
obligatory sausage sizzle to help workers keep
up their energy on the day.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the
Project and providing any assistance please give
us a call on 9879 7880 or email heathmont@
lionsclub201v5.org.au
Further Information – Mark Betts – 0411 698 189
Jim Hindman’s book “Was Blind, but
now I See” tells the inspirational story of
his battle against Age Related Macular
Degeneration. It’s priced at $29.95 from
LCI (see website – S59).
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 6
Nominations, Elections and
Development Sessions
YOUR Lions Club requires four key roles to function and people
will now have been nominated to take on these important roles
for the next financial year.
The four roles are: President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Membership Chairman –
all other positions and committees are
elected/appointed within the Club.
All Lions are invited to attend the
training days – especially incoming
officers, new members or Lions
considering nominating for these roles
in the future. Invitations have been sent
to your Club Secretary with an RSVP
by 11th May, 2015 for both sessions – please
organise attendance via your Club Secretary.
District 201V5 provides excellent “Incoming Officer Training”.
The training sessions are open to incoming officers and any
Lions members who would like to attend and learn more about
Lions and take advantage of the forums being offered.
Sunday, 17th May, 2015 in Seymour – rural session will be held
from 8.45am - 2.30pm at: Performing Arts Centre, Seymour
Secondary College, Seymour, Vic. 3660.
Sunday, 31st May, 2015 in Doncaster – metropolitan training
session will be held on from 9.00am to 2.00pm at: East
Doncaster Secondary College, 20 George Street, Doncaster
East, Vic. 3109.
The 2015 Incoming Officer Training Sessions will be run on a
completely new format and apart from a general overview
for each officer role – there will be forums available for you
to choose from including: How to Run an Effective Meeting,
Communication Skills and Membership Tricks, Project
Management and Media/Facebook.
There will be ongoing support available after the training day –
with follow up sessions and people to contact for any queries
about your role, your enquiries and running a Lions Club
successfully.
To help identify the differences in roles – below is a fun
description for your amusement.
President – Captain of the ship steering to a charted course,
guiding those onboard through task completion required to
maintain the vessel, then reporting back to the company via
the ship’s log on events and progress.
Secretary – First Mate – captain’s right hand man who collects
and distributes information, organises meetings, maintains
records of major decisions and event outcomes, keeps the ship
functioning within the company guidelines.
Treasurer – Chief Purser – handles all monies, approves
purchases, pays bills from correct accounts, records any
financial transactions according to company guidelines and
lodges annual reports as per governance requirements.
Membership Chairman – Bosun – works with all the crew to
hold the ship together, responsible for maintaining and growing
crew numbers.
Any queries contact Pat Mills,
Global Leadership Chairman
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0408 753 266
MD
CONVENTION
GREETINGS to all Lions, Lionesses and Leos. Members of the Lions
family in District N3 look forward to seeing you in Newcastle in a few
weeks time. Yes, it’s getting rather close.
We have listed below some items of interest for those joining us from
1st to 4th May, and note particularly the cut-off date for hospitality.
IT HAS TO BE APPLIED for catering, and with limited spaces, you may
miss out if you leave it too long.
• Train Service – Trains to Newcastle now terminate at Hamilton.
Buses meet each train on arrival at Hamilton to transport passengers
to Wickham, Civic and Newcastle Stations. The return journey picks
up from those stations (from the theatre, 130 metres).
• Airport – Bus services are available from the airport to the city,
and some hotels have shuttle services. Be aware that a taxi could
cost as much as $100.
• Registration – There is no registration fee to attend business
sessions. However, you must register to be recognised as an Official
Conventioneer and to book for social functions by pre-purchased
tickets. Please note, function ticket sales close on 10th April 2015.
Don’t delay, many functions do have limited numbers.
o Registration for Convention will be in the Banquet Room at
City Hall from midday to 5pm sharp on Thursday, 30th April
2015. This room has a ground level entry from the western,
eastern and northern entries to the City Hall.
o Limited registration on other days will be in the bar area at the
Civic Theatre.
o The Registrar advises that many forms have been submitted
without full details being included. This adds dramatically to
the work of the Registrar.
o Registration and Hospitality Forms are available on the web
site and have already been distributed by Cabinet Secretaries
to all Club Secretaries.
• Wangi Excursion – An additional Tour has been added to the 2015
Convention Hospitality Form. This Tour is scheduled for Saturday,
2nd May, 10am departure and return by 3.15pm. Cost $37 pp and
includes a guided tour of Dobell House, entry into the Dobell Arts
Festival and a light lunch at the Festival. Only 45 seats available.
• Convention Program – A broad outline of the convention program
is on the Newcastle Convention Page on the Lions Australia
website. It is a DRAFT and is subject to change. A detailed full
program will be distributed at registration time.
• Fare Free Bus Zone – State Transit buses are FREE within the inner
city zone between 7.30am and 6pm daily. The free fare zone is
bounded by the Hunter River to the north, the Pacific Ocean to
the east, Church, Bull and King Streets to the south and Stewart
Avenue to the west.
• Park and Ride Facility – a shuttle bus between Bar Beach Car
Park and City Hall will run each morning from 8am – 10am. The
afternoon service from City Hall to Bar Beach Car Park will be after
the close of business sessions each day.
• Night Bus Tickets – A pre-purchased social function bus pass will
cover Friday/Saturday/Sunday night social functions but only
from the city (within the free bus zone precinct).
• Disabled Seating – is reserved on the ground floor towards the
rear of the Civic Theatre due to the narrow aisles and the Art Deco
styling. There will be help for "walker parking".
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 7
Region Youth of the Year Final
THE Lions Clubs in Zones 1, 2 and 4 recently hosted the Youth of the Year Region
Final to encourage student interest in leadership and community service.
L to R: Jai Cameron, Alex Cox,
Vanessa Sargent, Caitlin Grant.
Four students were interviewed
by a panel of three judges then
competed in public speaking
in front of an audience of 35
family, friends and members
of the four sponsoring Lions
Clubs. The students responded
to two impromptu questions
and presented a five minute
prepared speech on a topic of
their choice.
The winner was Alex Cox of Goulburn Valley Grammar School, sponsored by
the Lions Club of Tatura in Zone 1. All the students were congratulated on their
commitment to the Quest and for representing their communities of Ardmona,
Tatura, Seymour and Wallan so well. Alex advances to the District Final of Youth
of the Year and the winner of that competition will proceed to the State Final of
Youth of the Year in Ballarat.
Contestants were Jai Cameron from Assumption College, Kilmore (sponsored by
Lions Club of Wandong-Wallan); Caitlin Grant from Seymour College (Lions Club of
Seymour-Goulburn); Alex Cox from Goulburn Valley Grammar School (Lions Club
of Tatura); and Vanessa Sargent from Notre Dame College, Shepparton (Lions Club
of Toolamba).
Join Worldwide Week of Service in May
WE’RE on our way to reaching our goal of helping 100
million people through the Centennial Service Challenge.
And thanks to you, we've helped 20 million people in
just the first six months, and we're looking forward to
serving millions more. To keep the momentum going,
I am inviting you to join me for a special Centennial
Service Challenge event in May.
The Worldwide Week of Service brings Lions around
the world together for a special week of service during
May 16-22. You can join us by hosting a service project
that benefits youth, vision, hunger or the environment.
If you’re looking for another great way to serve, consider hosting a project to help
children in need in your community.
The Centennial Service Challenge is a great opportunity to strengthen your
community, showcase your club and earn recognition. Be a part of our once-ina-lifetime Centennial celebration. Don’t miss out...start planning your Worldwide
Week of Service project today!
Here's how your Club can be a part in this special Centennial Service Challenge
event:
1. Plan your project – Host a service project that benefits youth, vision, hunger
or the environment during the week of May 16-22.
2. Promote your project – Invite your community to serve with you to showcase
your club and the power of service.
3. Report your project – Report your service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report
to earn a Centennial Banner Patch for your Club.
Download the event flyer and share it with your Club today. Then start planning
your Worldwide Week of Service project in May!
International President, Joe Preston
Update
Chairman’s Report
WE are approaching the end of Licola’s
financial year, and it’s a joy to report that
indications are that we have had another
successful trading year. This is largely due
to the tremendous efforts of our staff – CEO
Adam Wake and his trusty crew must be
congratulated for all they do to build the
business. The many Lions, Lionesses and
Lions Clubs who continually support this
great project are invaluable for the many
and varied contributions they make. If you
haven’t been to Licola, or not been for a long
time, you owe it to yourself to come up and
have a look at just how great the camp is
looking.
Lions Sponsored Camps for 2015
It is now time to start looking for children for
the September Camps.
The Club Application form required to send
children on Lions Sponsored Camps can be
downloaded from the Licola website www.
licola.org.au.
2015 and 2016 LSC dates are also on the
website.
Camp Date 2015:
LSC 278 September Monday, 21st – Fri
25th.
General Information – Donations
Sometimes we get a Club donation with
a request that it be applied to a specific
purpose without any consultation to Board,
or the management, and in some instances
this may not be able to be complied with.
Donations are an essential part of the
survival of Licola so keep them coming but
please refer to the management team for
discussion over any new or existing project
and how funds can best be used.
Weekend Hire at Licola
Don’t forget that special low Lions rates
apply to you and your immediate family –
rates that you could not get anywhere else
for the facility that we have.
Abseiling Tower
It’s official, that after such a long time out
of action, the Abseiling Tower was used by
groups in February 2105.
After much structural
modification,
wind
damage to the roof,
red tape to overcome,
the great efforts of
the Wangaratta Lions,
five Lions Clubs and
a Bowling Club (who
provided financial support) all came to
fruition.
Lions District 201 V5
Newsletter / District Website: Http://201v5.Lions.Org.Au/april 2015 page 8
Lions Club of
South Vermont
AUTUMN
PLANT
SALE
th April @ 8.30am
Saturday
Saturday18
18th
April at 8.30 am
Charlesworth
CharlesworthPark
Park
Cnr.
Mullensand
& Livingstone
Rds,
Cnr.
Mullens
Livingstone
Roads
South
Vermont
South Vermont
Wide variety of quality
plants at great prices!
All proceeds support Lions Community Projects
Enquiries call Peter on 0415 300 749
www.southvermont.vic.lions.org.au
MONASH LIONS CLUB
Presents
INDIAN MUSIC AND BOLLYWOOD DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
An opportunity to serve your community with compassion
and zeal whilst having pleasure and fun.
At Kel Watson Theatre
178 - 180 Mahoneys Road, BURWOOD EAST, VIC 3151
On Sunday, 19th April 2015, starts at 5PM
(Please be seated by 4:45 PM)
Tickets: Adult $20.00; Family $55.00
(2 adults + 2 children under 15 years)
A box of snacks will be provided to each attendee.
NOTE: PLEASE RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ASAP
All funds raised by the club go towards:
Autism and respite.
Community health and welfare.
Youth welfare.
Contacts: Rama Seshu 0402 649 828 G N Rao 0419 872 144
Ramu Manchikanti 0414 443 869
Sponsors and donations are welcome!
Wandong-Wallan Lions Club
Supporting: The Lions Cord Blood Foundation and Lions projects.
Invite you to a night of fun and laughter (Adults Only)
The 2015 Lions Spring Fundraising Carnival
Saturday 14th November, 2015 – 7:00 – 11:15pm
[Dress] After 5 [for ladies] hats optional - suits for guys.
Venue:Trackside, Kilmore Racecourse, East Street, Kilmore 3764
$35 per head - Finger food – and we will cater for special
dietary needs. Complimentary drinks and gifts on arrival.
Tickets on sale April 2015. Pre-bookings now open
For further information call:
Glenys 0409 891267 or (03) 57 811 519
We promise you will enjoy your night
Band: Cold Fusion
SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2015
• Items offered in our Silent Auctions will appeal to everyone
• Great prizes for our Fashions on the Field
• Simulated horse racing events (Bid at Auction . . . you may be the
lucky one with the race winner – great prizes)
• Lucky envelopes, Door Prizes, Raffles and more.
Major Sponsors:
Gold Sponsor: Silver Plus Sponsor/s:
Bronze Sponsor:
Bendigo Community Bank, Wallan & Kilmore
Seymour / Kilmore Toyota
Hotondo Homes, Wallan
Mitre10 Kilmore
Wandong Pharmacy
Reading Cinema Complex, Epping
BPA Print Group, 2 McIntyre Street, Burwood 3125 Ph: (03) 8831 2000 Email: [email protected]