1. society
2. welfare
3. healthcare
4. hospital

From the Presidents Pen...
Since our last dinner meeting we have had a Leo get together although not
large, it was enjoyed by all.
April started with our Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal, and again the
community and our visitors dug deep for the cause.
Well done to Amber and all her little helpers, Janette, Bill, Peter, Laurie,
Wendy & Steph, and any others I have not mentioned for a job well done.
Congratulations to our wonderful Hospital for an outstanding result and the
breakfast enjoyed by many. Another thank you to all involved.
In an other matter, any ideas for another day out would be welcomed.
Tonight we have the privilege to welcome two new members, Wendy
Lunghusen and Stephanie Ibbs, I’m sure you will join me in welcoming them
into our Club, and help them to find there feet in our great organisation.
Yours in Lionism
Lion Allan Walkington
(Budgie)
“Cohuna helps Hospital celebrate”
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APRIL 2015
Lions Club of Cohuna Inc.
District 201 V6
Chartered 6th December 1962
CLUB INFORMATION
Business Meeting: Second Thursday of each month
7.45pm for 8pm start
Seniors Rooms, Cohuna Memorial Hall
Dinner Meeting:
Fourth Thursday of each month
7.pm for 7.30pm start
Cohuna Hotel Dining Room.
Contact Information
Secretary & Bulletin Editor:
Lee Walkington 0400 576 383
Club Email: [email protected]
Club Website: cohuna.vic.lions.org.au
President 2014-15
Lion Allan Walkington
PAST PRESIDENTS
2013 - 2014 OFFICE BEARERS
N HYDE
 1962-63
A PATTERSON
1989-90
President
Allan Walkington
R CHATHAM
 1963-64
P FRISBY
1990-91
1st Vice President
Ian Rigway
A HACQUOIL
 1964-65
J LEE
1991-92
Secretary
Lee Walkington
R GARBY
 1965-66
K DOYLE
 1992-93
Treasurer
Bill Bruns
A LESTER
1966-67
A DOYLE
 1993-94
Directors
Laurie Archard
R KNOWLES
 1967-68
R NICHOLS
P GRAHAM
 1968-69 L/M F CRADDOCK
O McLOUGHLAN  1969-70
R MAUD
C WOOD
D PHYLAND
1970-71 L/M G PAYNE
 1971-72
1996-97
1997-98
M McLENNAN
1998-99
1972-73
L ARCHARD
1999-2000
L MAWSON
1973-74
R SHANAHAN
2000-01
N BYRON
 1974-75
R SHANAHAN
2001-02
D STONE
1975-76
J LEE
2002-03
A MAJOR
1976-77
J LEE
2003-04
J LANNEN
 1977-78
D HUDSON
2004-05
B DAVIES
1978-79
D HUDSON
2005-06
L ARCHARD
A MITCHELL
1979-80 L/M G MALONEY
1980-81
A MITCHELL
2006
2006-07
1981-82
1982-83
A MITCHELL
N WALKINGTON
2007-08
2008-09
J HOLDERHEAD
1983-84
N WALKINGTON
2009-10
G GARBY
1984-85
R CRANE
2010-11
R NICHOLS
1985-86
R CRANE
2011-12

Wendy Walkington
 1995-96
L CALLAGHAN
F CRADDOCK
D McGLONE
Malcolm McLennan
1994-95
Julian Lee
Lion Tamer
Norm Walkington
Tail Twister
Malcolm McLennan
Greeter
Keith Cummins
Bulletin Editor
Lee Walkington
Membership
Julian Lee
CHARTER MEMBERS
T ALLEN
W KELSO
P BROWN
R KNOWLES
R CHATHAM
A LESTER
F DONAT
G McNEILLY
A FOGG
P MARSTIN
R GARBY
L MAWSON
P GRAHAM
J TREACY
A HACQUOIL
J THOMPSON
E HENTY
J TIPPING
D GOW
 1986-87
K CUMMINS
2012-13
D GOW
1987-88
K CUMMINS
2013-14
J HIPWORTH
R WILKINSON
G BROTCHIE
1988-89
A WALKINGTON
2014-15
N HYDE
L YOUNG
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YOUTH PROJECTS
YOUTH OF THE YEAR.
The culmination of many Club; Regional
and District Finals resulted in the Victoria
State Final of the Lions Youth of the Year,
which was held in Ballarat on Saturday
11th April 2015.
The five V District Youth of the Year
Winners gathered in Ballarat for the next
stage of this amazing journey they had
embarked on many months before.
Master of Ceremonies, Lion Doug Kneen
ensured the evening ran smoothly and
successfully.
The contestants were; John Brodie representing the Lions Club of Buninyong
Mt Helen (District V1-4); Emma Missen representing the Lions Club of Footscray
(District V2); Emma Wiggins representing the Lions Club of Mt Eliza
(District V3); Bronwyn Kealy representing the Lions Club of Warrandyte
(District V5) and Winona Horton representing the Lions Club of Albury
(District V6).
YOUTH EXCHANGE
Jordan Nicholson travelled to Europe as an
Exchange Student with Lions International in
2014-15.
He came along to our March dinner meeting to
let us all know about his experiences travelling
around Europe. He did actually have a problem
with his luggage deciding to head off on a
different holiday on its own.
A slide show of the magnificent buildings dating
back hundreds of years gave us all a glimpse of
the towns where he had stayed, shopped and
ate.
Thanks Jordon.
Youth Exchange
The Lions International
2013-14 State Winner - Ashleigh
Rogers, had the pleasure of presenting
Emma Wiggins 2014-15 State Winner with
the State Shield.
Emma will now represent Victoria at the
National Final in Newcastle in May.
Youth Exchange Program
was established in 1961 to
give youth an opportunity
to travel to exciting
international destinations
for up to six weeks.
Whilst overseas, the youth
live with one or more
families associated with Lions International to
experience first-hand a new culture, lifestyle
and customs.
Unlike some exchange programs, the Lions
Youth Exchange Program does not involve
tourism, academic studies or employment.
The aim of the program is “to create and
foster a spirit of understanding among
the peoples of the world”.
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Lions International
"Aloha Lavi" means
"Welcome to Lavington"
All members in Lions, Leo and Lioness Clubs of our
District 201V6 are welcome to join us on Friday 16,
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October for the V6
District Convention
We have arranged a busy program along with quality
presenters and fun social events
Lions Clubs International is celebrating 100
years of service and we're getting ready for our
next 100 years!
The Centennial Celebration Membership
Awards provides all Lions and Lions clubs the
opportunity to earn special Limited
Edition awards for inviting new members and
helping to organize new clubs.
What we need is for all Clubs to plan to have their
representatives join us
Albury Wodonga has abundant accommodation at all
various room rates so take your pick
Be recognized as a Centennial Sponsor
Sponsor a new
member and be
immediately
recognized as a
Centennial Sponsor
to receive a Limited
Edition pin and
certificate.
Lions Children of Courage
Awards Day.
The Children of Courage day is fast
approaching.
over 250 children with special needs
Be recognized as a Centennial Club
Organizer
Help organize a new club and be
immediately recognized as a Centennial
Club Organizer to receive a Limited
Edition pin and certificate
have received this award.
NOW is the time to look around your
town to see if there is a child who should
be recognised.
EARN MORE AWARDS!
The longer new members and new clubs
stay active, the more awards a Lion or
Lions club can earn!
Sunday 31st May 2015
- See more at: http://
members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/awards/
centennial-membership-awards/
Memorial Hall
held at Tocumwal
commencing at 2pm,
afternoon tea will be
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Lions Out & About
March Madness - “Bad Tie Night”
had collected, and who collected the most.
The award goes to Wendy and her team
around the Caravan Park, she must have
them all scared, well done.
Our March “Bad Tie” dinner meeting was a
great success. There were some doosies,
from Sydney Swans to Leopard bow ties, the
winner was Marg McLennan with her bow tie.
President
Budgie
impressed all
not only with
his skills in the
sink, for which
he is well
known, but for
his ‘dress’
sense.
Peter was
assisted by
one of the
volunteers to
count the coins
and get them
into the bags
Keith couldn’t
see what all the
fuss was about,
he liked all the
ties!!
The raffle on
the day was
won by Edith
Harrison who
was a bit
excited with the
win.
Our meal was pies from the new “Red Gum
Bakery’ in Leitchville, a great assortment was
on hand for all to enjoy. Thanks to Malcolm,
Marg and Jeanette for organising the meal.
A great turn out, and a good night had by all.
During the day, for the first time in memory,
the Brigade was called out to a paddock fire,
before they left, Bruce made sure Wendy was
not in the kitchen.
Thanks to Captain Bruce and CFA members
for the use of their building once again and
the assistance during the day.
Much appreciated.
Good Friday Appeal
Once again Cohuna and those visiting our
area, have exceeded expectations, and dug
deep for this worthwhile cause.
What a great result, $13,260.74, a record
high for our area.
Thanks to all those who helped out on the
day, collecting around the streets, in the
shops and out the bush around the camps.
The ‘bean’ counters were kept busy, with each
group returning keen to know how much they
“No pressure Jeanette, but how much did we get”
Leos Hanna & Nat, with Gemma, Amber &
new Lion Steph, checking the tally
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Around Cohuna
Cohuna District Hospital celebrated after patients gave
it the thumbs up.
Cohuna District Hospital board of management
president, Cameron Hodge said is it an "encouraging"
result.
CARING for the well-being of residents in rural
townships extends beyond the four walls of a hospital.
"The hospital has conducted themselves at a high
standard and it's a real honour to receive this award,"
Mr Hodge said.
That philosophy at Cohuna District Hospital was
evident at the weekend, when more than 150 people
gathered at Garden Park to celebrate after the hospital "We show really strong staff stability, and we have very
topped the latest Government survey into patient
dedicated and committed staff to ensure Cohuna is well
satisfaction in Victorian hospitals, with a rate of 99.2 per looked after and well serviced."
cent.
He said the hospital is fortunate to have a "strong and
Lions Club members and hospital staff provided a
dynamic" chief executive officer in Bill Hall and outgoing
bacon & egg complimentary breakfast, while a jumping director of nursing, Anne Graham, whose replacement
castle and face painting kept the young entertained
"has big shoes to fill".
during the morning.
(From the Gannawarra Times 21st April 2015)
This result means that patients consider the hospital
being one of the best rural health-care facilities in the
State, and that the hospital's mission statement, "to
provide quality health care and support services...in
a safe and friendly environment" is the most
accurate.
Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh said "I think
this is a prime example where there is a fantastic team
of health professionals who deliver health services," Mr
Walsh said. "We have a team here that is really
committed to delivering the best possible health-care to
Cohuna and the district."
CFA Renovations begin......
CFA Captain Bruce attended our Business
meeting on Thursday night to keep the
members informed on the CFA rebuild.
After some delays, the tender process was
completed with a good result for Cohuna,
McLoughlan Builders have been awarded the
tender.
Your laugh for today
Little Girl On An Airplane!
An atheist was seated next to a little girl on
an airplane and he turned to her and said, "Do you
want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a
conversation with your fellow passenger."
The little girl, who had just started to read her
book, replied to the total stranger, "What would you
All manner of tradesman’s trucks and bobcats want to talk about?"
were to be seen around the sight on
"Oh, I don't know," said the atheist. "How
Wednesday morning
about why there is no God, or no Heaven or Hell, or
The work has begun! We will all watch with
no life after death?" as he smiled smugly.
much interest as the building takes shape.
"Okay," she said. "Those could be interesting
topics but let me ask you a question first. A horse, a
cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a
deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out
a flat patty, but a horse produces clumps. Why do
you suppose that is?"
The atheist, visibly surprised by the little girl's
intelligence, thinks about it and says, "Hmmm, I
have no idea." To which the little girl replies, "Do
you really feel qualified to discuss God, Heaven and
Hell, or life after death, when you don't know shit?"
And then she went back to reading her book.
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Lions International
Our Leos were very disappointed when the Leo
Sunday saw all hands on deck to build ‘cars’ out of
Convention was cancelled, Hanna and Emily had
cardboard to have a race.
been on the committee and put in a lot of work. So it
was decided that they would still hold something
here in Cohuna.
An invitation was extended to all Leos, but only two
turned up to share the weekend, Jade and Ashleigh
from Wangaratta Leos along with Jades dad, Mat.
Though short on numbers, there was no lack of
enthusiasm.
The scout hall was booked and food and drink
arranged, ready for a fun weekend. We had the use
of the equipment at the hall, so it wasn’t long before
the canoes were in the water, despite the day being
cold.
It was a lot of fun, look forward to next year.........
Leos have been busy assisting at the Gannawarra
Youth Council / Freeza “Skate Date” cooking up as
storm on the BBQ was new Lion Riggzy
The buggies were
very popular and also
had a fair work out,
an obstacle track was
set up along the
roadway.
Sara proved to be
very good at ’drifting’
around the corners.
Lots of fun had by all.
A BBQ tea was
enjoyed by Leos,
Lions and family and
friends around the
fire pit, where
charades were the
order of the night. Emily proved to be just way too
good, guessing some, no one
had any idea about.
Sleeping proved to be a bit
of a problem as there was
just so too energy left, so a
game of ‘caterpillars’ was
made up. Leos in their
sleeping bags had to get
from one end of the hall to
the other. Mat had no hope
of sleeping.
While Michelle
helped Emily,
Hanna and
Mikayla out with
serving,
Emily later had
a go on a skate
board with good
results, no
broken bones!
The Leos acted as waitresses at the Golf Club
Dinner Dance and did a great job. Thanks to soon to
be Lion, Steph for her help on the night.
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Member
Partner
Surname
Address
Phone
Laurie
Joyce Hull
ARCHARD
7 Cullen Street
Cohuna
5456 2586
Bill
Elaine
BRUNS
4 Island Rise
Cohuna
5456 4196
Christine
COLESTON
41 King Edward Street
Cohuna
0412 692 505
Peter
COLESTON
41 King Edward Street
Cohuna
0413 637 966
CUMMINS
103 King Edward Street
Cohuna
5456 3165
GRAHAM
30 Fairway Crescent
Cohuna
5456 2028
Elly
Keith
Anne
HALL
33 Railway Ave
Cohuna
0422 911 585
Stephanie
Kerry
IBBS
26 Reids Road
Cohuna
0417 828 283
Jeanette
KLINE
21 Market Street
Cohuna
5456 4138
Wendy
LUNGHUSEN
71 King Edward Street
Cohuna
0400 248 285
Bill
Julian
Margaret
LEE
24 McMillan's Road
Cohuna
5456 2658
Malcolm
Margaret
MCLENNAN
13 King Edward Street
Cohuna
5456 4348
Allan
MITCHELL
5 Cullen Street
Cohuna
5456 2097
Anne
MITCHELL
5 Cullen Street
Cohuna
5456 2858
0417 605 241
Ian
Sue
RIDGWAY
40 William Street
Cohuna
Andrew
Michelle
RIGG
Kirby Street
Cohuna
Michelle
Andrew
RIGG
Kirby Street
Cohuna
0417 142 254
Robert
Ann
SHANAHAN
15 Cullen Street
Cohuna
5456 2373
Amber
Nathan Orr
WALKINGTON
127 King George Street
Cohuna
0488 958 506
Allan
WALKINGTON
23 George Street
Cohuna
5456 2673
Lee
WALKINGTON
62 Channel Street
Cohuna
0400 576 383
Norm
WALKINGTON
62 Channel Street
Cohuna
0427 563 293
Wendy
WALKINGTON
23 George Street
Cohuna
5456 2673
WOOD
17 Cullen Street
Cohuna
5456 2544
Charlie
Beth
Honorary Members
Ann
GRAHAM
Florence
LANNEN
Cohuna
16 Margaret Street
Social Calendar
MAY
14th
Business Meeting
21st
Beyondblue Forum - Cohuna
25th
Incoming Officer Training Moama
28th
Dinner Meeting
11th
Business Meeting
19th
Leo Change Over Dinner
25th
Change Over Dinner
Beyondblue ~ Lions
Joining Hands Community Event
Thursday 21st May 2015
Cohuna Bowling Club 7pm
Guest Speaker
Justice Shane Marshall
Federal Courts
JUNE
JULY
9th
Cohuna
DG Visit with Leos - venue to be arranged
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