April 2O15
EDITION
Editor: Lion Lynn Fredericks – [email protected]
Hello all Lions,
Firstly let me congratulate Lion Barry Gleeson on his efforts over the past years in generating
this wonderful newsletter and let’s also thank him for his persistence. Barry has now handed
over the job to me to continue and the hope is that we can continue to present the Corowa
Lions with a newsy and interesting newsletter.
Having said this it is your newsletter and I request, as Barry did, that you supply us with
items. I would ask all of you to think about what you would like to see in the newsletter and
let me know. The standard items like Dates to remember, Birthdays, the Water roster and
jokes will remain but things like what you as members are doing and activities etc. will need
to be written and supplied possibly by the Vice Presidents.
We have had two deaths in recent weeks of Corowa Lions family members and we offer our
deepest sympathy to Lion Phyl May in the passing of her husband Gill and also to Lion
Secretary Graham Withers for the passing of his mother Dot. Our condolences to you both.
The MD Convention being held in Newcastle is again fast approaching and it’s not too late
to register. Let’s not forget that we have our District Convention also fast approaching. This
Convention is being held in Lavington and will be very easy for us to attend so get your
registrations in now. (See the ad in this newsletter.)
Let me wish the new Board members that have been elected for the 2015-16 Lions year all
the best and I know that you will have a fantastic and productive year under your new
President Lion Andrew.
Congratulations to Lion Barry Gleeson on his recent win of $100 when his lucky number
came up at the February Lions social night. Barry was heard to say that he will be sharing this
win with his dear wife Marleen when they next visit the Corowa RSL Club.
Cheers
President Lynn
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April 2015 MEMBER PROFILE
Born and Bred
Scotland in a town called Methil
Married to
John (21-04-1970)
Children
3 sons, Adrian, Rowan, Evan
Work
Gas and Fuel Co. (10 years)
Hobbies
Gardening, Knitting, granddaughter
Make of Car
Ford Focus
Favorite Food
Chicken Schnitzel
Favorite AFL/ARL Team
Collingwood
Three people you would
invite to Dinner and why
Kate and Dave, Glen over the road, Robert
Carlyle
Favorite TV Show
Dr. Blake misteryes
What being a Member of
Lions means to you
Friendship, community, meeting new
friends.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR APRIL”
Lions
Dot Banfield 1 April
Bill Kaitler 5 April
Graham Withers 22 April
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Two Italian mates leave the pub late one night very intoxicated
and look in vain for a Taxi or a bus.
Sergio says to Gino “we will have to walk home, Gino!”
Gino explains, “no I have a better idea, lets borrow a bus from
the bus Depot. and drive it home – we can bring it back early in
the morning and no one will ever know!”
“Okay” says Sergio - so of they go to steal a bus.
“I’ll wait here and keep an eye open while you get the bus” says
Gino.
Sergio is gone for ages and Gino is getting nervous so he goes
looking for him, “why are you taking so long Sergio” says Gino
“well I can’t find a number 96” - “Oh don’t be silly” says Gino
“we’ll take and number 48 and we can walk home from the
round-about”
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LIONS ROAR
COME ONE LION COME ALL LIONS TO THE LIONS ROAR ON THE
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE LIONS DEN
THE “ROAR” WILL START AT 5.00PM AND GO TILL 7.00PM OR THE LAST
LION LEAVES
ALL LIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING A FRIEND
$50.00
LIONS WHEEL ROAR DRAW BAR & SNACKS
THE NEX ROAR IS ON
APRIL - FRIDAY 24th SPIN $50.00
MEMBERS HAVE TO BE IN ATTENDANCE TO WIN OR IT WILL JACKPOT UP
TO $100.00 WHEN IT WILLTHEN BE SPUN TILL WE HAVE A WINNER
Lions Wheel Roar will Jackpot to $50 at the January Roar.
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Business meeting (note the change)
Corowa Incoming Officer info day
Dinner meeting
Board meeting
Social night
MD Convention - Newcastle
Moama Incoming Officer info day
Combined Rutherglen Changeover Dinner
District Convention
2015 District Convention
The next District V6 Convention hosted by the Lions Club of
Lavington will be held at Xavier High
School Complex in Fallon Street North Albury on
16,17 & 18 October 2015
The school is opposite Albury Showgrounds
The theme will be “ALOHA LAVI” which means
“WELCOME LAVI”
Xavier High School has magnificent facilities for all that Lions
require for Convention.
The program and time table are well under way.
Multiple accommodation sites are within easy driving
distance, check out the Albury Wodonga
Tourist Information site for more information and to get in
early and book your accommodation.
www.alburywodongaaustralia.com.au
Anyone with questions can contact Convention
Chairman Charles Leaney
on 02 60253160 or email - [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1 - Pride Ultimate 4 wheeled scooter, all accessories – Very good condition, $2000 ONO
Phone John Gardiner on 0407 287928. Ex. Gerry Gardiner.
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St. patricks night 2015
The Lions Clubs of Rutherglen and Corowa recently got together and celebrated St. Patricks Day in the
Corowa Lions Club rooms. Rutherglen Lions organized the night and Lions Julie Simpson and Betty Potter
arranged some trivia and other activities for the night. The Greenest Lady was won by Lion Ann and the
Greenest man was Lion Bill Reeves. It was great to see that so many got into the spirit of the occasion by
getting into something green. A great night was had by all.
Pictured below are some of the Lions and visitors that enjoyed the evening.
Left: Lions Barry Barker, Graham
Withers Bill Reeves John Jones &
Bill Kaitler enjoy one of Bill’s
yarns. Above: Visiting Lion Les
and Margaret chat to Rutherglen
Lion Caroline and Ern Walder.
Top left: Rutherglen Lion Robyn Marshal caught on the hop. Above:
Rutherglen Lions Geoff Pearce, David King and Ian Stones discuss – well
who knows! Left: Good Lions mates Ern Walder and Lynn Fredericks
examine the benefits of a Guinness or two – or three !! and question, is
that grub still in the can ?
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District Leo of the Year 2015
Corowa Leo Caitlyn Moore competed in the
Leo of the year on Sunday the 15th March
at the Corowa Lions club rooms, she won
that section. She will now go onto the
second stage to speak at Marion Girls
College in Melbourne on Sunday 22nd
March, and if she is successful on
Sunday she will go to the National Lions
Convention at Newcastle to compete again.
Caitlyn fought off two other district Leos
Jasmin Clarke from the Cobram on the
Murray Leo Club and Nicholas Megarrite
from the Tungamah Leo club. Caitlyn won
both the Public speaking and the overall
winner categories.
Senior judge commented that Caitlyn has
the potential to go all the way.
-------------------------------------------Pictured: Senior Judge Kay Fredericks,
Caitlyn Moore and District Leo Chairman
PDG Mal Evans. At Corowa District Finals
Leo Coordinator Corrinie Barker
LATE NOTICE: Caitlyn Moore wins State Leo of the Year and now goes
to the National Lions Convention in Newcastle.
2015 Zone Youth of
the Year
The Zone Youth of the Year was conducted on the 8th March in Corowa and our own Corowa girl
Mary Schnelle won the day.
Mary then went on to compete in the District Finals held in Nathalia on the 22nd March where she
did very well however she dose not go forward from here. The District Finals were a hard fought
affair with Winona Horton from Albury the overall winner and Chloe O’Bryan winning the Public
speaking section. Winona now goes on to the State finals being held in Ballarat on the 11 th April.
Pictured left to right: Sacha Mann – Bendigo, Mary Schnelle - Corowa, Winona Horton - Albury,
Chloe O’Bryan - Finley & Jessie Hardness - Echuca
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Beyondblue –Joining Hands a Lions project.
Rotarian supports Lions project
This evening was conducted on the 26th February
and although a small number of local residents
came the night was still claimed to be a success.
After the presentation by Beyondblue
ambassador Rebecca Moore a couple of people
approached local health workers to ask more
questions about mental health services in Corowa
& District.
Pictured: Left, Lion Julie Simpson, Rotarian Don
Burrows and Rutherglen Lion Betty Potter.
Echuca Convention gives to V6 Foundation
At the recent District Cabinet meeting
Echuca Lion PDG Barry Higgins
presented a cheque for $1500 to V6
Foundation Chairman IPDG Lynn
Fredericks. This money was a portion
of the balance left over from the
Echuca V6 District Convention.
------------------------------Pictured: PDG Barry Higgins
presenting the cheque to IPDG Lynn
with DG Peter Niall looking on.
“Leo Convention abandoned”
After much deliberation and it was decided to abandon the proposed Leo Convention to be held in
Corowa on the weekend of the 27th,28th & 29th March. There had been a great deal of work put into this by
Lions and Leos across the District over the past months however with the drastic lack of interest and
registration the committee thought it better to postpone the Convention till another time.
Leo clubs around the district will be canvassed to secure more interest and a bigger commitment in
regards to attendance before any moves are made to re-organize another Convention.
Much was learned from this effort and in the future the Leos will be given more opportunity to organize
this type of event for themselves. Lions should guide and assist the Leo clubs in this but the feeling is that
they drive the event themselves. In doing this the Leos will have better ownership of the convention and
this will encourage a more positive involvement.
There was a great deal of disappointment after the announcement however after the wash up I believe
that we will all be in a better situation to organize another event later.
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WATER ROSTER
APRIL
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1ST ALEX POLLOCK
3rd Good Friday No Delivery
4TH GORDON SAWYER
8TH KEITH BARR
10TH MARIE LEARY
11TH PHIL MAY
15TH DOT BANFIELD
17TH BILL REEVES
18TH VAL JONES
22ND LYNN FREDERICKS
24TH BARRY GLEESON
25TH Anzac Day No Delivery
29TH LIONEL GILLMAN
MAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1st KEITH BARR
2nd GORDON SAWYER
6TH JOHN JONES
8TH ALEX POLLOCK
9TH PHIL MAY
13TH DOT BANFIELD
15TH BILL REEVES
16TH VERA REEVES
20TH LYNN FREDERICKS
22ND BARRY GLEESON
23RD JOHN KERR
27TH LIONEL GILLMAN
29TH MARIE LEARY
30TH VAL JONES
JUNE
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3RD JOHN JONES
5TH KEITH BARR
6TH GORDON SAWYER
10TH DOT BANFIELD
12TH ALEX POLLOCK
13TH PHIL MAY
17TH LYNN FREDERICKS
19TH MARIE LEARY
20TH JOHN KERR
24TH LIONEL GILLMAN
26TH BILL REEVES
27 VERA REEVES
ALL LIONS DRIVERS PLEASE NOTE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND AND SWAP
WITH ENOTHER DRIVER IF UNABLE TO DO YOUR ROSTERED SHIFT
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