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NEWSLETTER
HUMANITARIAN SERVICE, DISASTER RELIEF, MEDICAL RESEARCH, SIGHT
& THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF YOUTH
APRIL 2015
M
agic March. What a great month we have just had. Starting
with a country Cabinet Meeting held in fantastic surroundings
of Dalwallinu's Old Convent. With nearly thirty Team Members and
partners making their way to this wheat belt town. Saturday night
after some fellowship around the pool was followed with a beautiful
roast dinner. With the individual tables trying to out do one another
in various feats of skill, the evening ended with lots of fellowship
and laughter. The Dalwallinu Lions Club cooked up a huge country
style breakfast, then it was back to the meeting. It was a great
meeting with good discussion and some thoughts from a first time
conventioneer who had attended Jurien Bay. A special presentation
of a computer to the newly formed Dalwallinu Youth Group. This
presentation was made by Halina Young from the City of Perth Lions
Club as part of their Computer Refurbishing Program. It was great to
have Bill Carter, a Charter Member of Dalwallinu Lions, join us for
lunch. A very special thank-you to the members of Dalwallinu Club
for organising such a great weekend along with thanks to Leanne
and Kirsty our hosts at The Old Convent.
Carol and I visited Club judging of Youth of the Year at North Beach,
Floreat and City of Perth Lions, after having witnessed contestants
at Whitford last month. The youth of today just continue to amaze
me with so many talents. This all came together on Saturday afternoon at the District Finals with eight contestants taking
place. When judging was completed and with only half a point separating some of the participants the three to go forward
to State Finals were announced. All eight were very worthy participants and I certainly would acknowledge the judges who
obviously had an extremely difficult decision. District Chairman, Carmel Ward, you’re a champion for the organisation,
coaching and finally a great afternoon that I’m sure will only strengthen YOTY for years to come.
Children of Courage has come and gone for another year. With around seventy participants all assembling at Pan Pacific
Hotel yesterday and with more at Albany and Kalgoorlie yet to be acknowledged. With our aim to put a “Smile on Faces”
was certainly achieved. This was followed by a great array of food ably prepared by Pan Pac, everyone went home with
smiles and a full tummy. With the Special Children, families and Lions we had a five hundred and fifty strong crowd. This is
still a very important event on our annual calendar. District Chairman,
Pamela Baird along with assistance from Christina Smelt and David
WHAT’S INSIDE
Baird; you guys organised a phenomenal day for Special Children. I Swan’s 50th P2 | Ocean Reef help Sea Scouts P3 |
would also like to acknowledge the effort of W2 Chairman, Vivienne Kalgoorlie Lions Train P4 | Youth of the year District
Final P5 | Youth of The Year advert for State Final P6 |
Doyle as this is a joint W Districts Project.
Membership is still an issue within the District, however I’m elated at
the reports of numerous clubs currently inducting Members, many in
multiple numbers. Thanks for the special effort.
We’ve had a great month. Hope you have too.
Best wishes, Ivan Sturgess—DG W1
Official Publication of Lions District 201W1
EDITOR SUE LOWE PO Box 823 Jurien Bay WA 6516
(M) 0404 288 511 (H) (08) 9652 2212
email : [email protected]
Children of Courage P7 | LCIF Presentation P8 | A
Little Blue Joke P9 | Final Report on Hills Bushfire
Fund P10 | Ballajura’s Gift to Mary Mackillop School
P11 | New Members P12 | Moora Quiz Night P13 |
City of Perth Host & Dalwallinu P14 | Gingin National
Trust Heritage Festival P15 | Lions on Oz update P16 |
Cabinet Officers P17 | Around the Clubs P18.
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great hit with $6200 in 1969—a fortune in those days.
Members also bottled wine, taught a paraplegic woman to
drive, donated money to the Midland Tech school, and
sherries and fashion parade in the Boan’s Chandelier
Room,
A beautiful pin has been struck to commemorate the
occasion.
Swan District Lions Sponsored the Lions Club of Northam
which is still going, but is unfortunately no longer a part of
our district; the club also started a Leos club the details of
which are lost in time….
rom it’s Charter night on Saturday 22 May 1965
until the present day Swan District Lions have
been serving and having a great time doing it. The
club was sponsored by the Lions Club of Victoria
Park and it was really wonderful to see members from that
club attending the 50th on 22 March 2015.
The original Charter Programme still exists with the
autographs of 90 guests. The club’s first project was
levelling the ‘rough ground’ fronting the primary school so
that it could be developed into a playground.. A lot of
wonderful projects have followed by donating funds for
bushfires and participating in a car rally directed in Braille.
One amazing activity was selling tickets to allow
participants to wreck a car with sledgehammers. The joint
Wildflower Walkathon run by Lions, Apex and Rotary was a
The club has a colourful history and is looking to the
future. They have a new meeting venue in the Vines and a
new younger membership with exciting ideas and a very
positive attitude.
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Replace Sea Scout’s equipment
Ocean Reef Lions members received a request from 1St
Mullaloo Sea Scouts in late October 2014 for a donation to
help replace equipment they had lost in an arson fire. The
scout troop catered for approx. 60 children between 8-17
and they lost 90% of their camping and sailing equipment
when a rubbish bin was set alight next to their equipment
shed at a local primary school. While the scouts are still
waiting for their insurance claim to be paid they were well
aware it would be woefully short of replacing equipment
which in many cases had been donated with no monetary
value attributable.
Given they have a full calendar of events planned we
simply asked what would be most helpful and the club
agreed to help raise funds to replace personal floatation
devices (PFDs), to re-equip them to safely undertake water
based activities. ALF very kindly donated $1000 and we
decided to hold Lions Christmas Cakes stalls at our local
shopping centres to match the $1000 grant monies. Much
fun was had by all when we had scouts and their parents
come along to help at the stalls.
Scouts attended a recent meeting and talked about the
activities they undertake, caving, abseiling, sailing to name
a few. This small project has been very worthwhile for all
involved, with fantastic discounts provided on equipment
purchases we were able to donate 32 PFDs, 2 marine
radios, 5 eskies, 7 lanterns, 2 tents, 4 shades and a cooking
set. So not only will the scouts be able to continue their
water based activities but they have the ability to proceed
with planned camping trips this month.
Laurel Miro, President Lions Club of Ocean Reef
The Australian Lions Foundation was formed by Lions with the sole purpose of assisting people in time of need . As a
group committed to serving the community, Lions and the Foundation continue to fulfil this need in Australia and Papua
New guinea. Providing financial assistance and support in cases of national disaster, emergency and community welfare
projects and encouraging international understanding and cooperation by relief projects in developing countries. The
Foundation also delivers an Awards programme for the following awards—Ian M Stockdale—James D Richardson—
William Tresise—Community Service. More details : http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/alf/index.html
Applications for grants and awards should be discussed with our District ALF Chairman PDG Clive Tonkin.
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The Kalgoorlie Lions Train raised
$2200.00 over the 2 days of the
Kalgoorlie Boulder annual Fair which
is a great result for the members.
Especially as it was 40 degrees on the
Saturday
For some of the children's parents it
was a real trip down memory lane;
they had ridden on the train when
they were young. Being able to
revisit the fun of long ago through
their children brought back many
wonderful memories. This little Lions
train is synonymous with fun in
Kalgoorlie. It has a long and
prestigious history of helping the
community to celebrate the good
times and to raise funds for
community projects.
The front part which is a Mini Moke
engine with the body modified to look like a Mack Truck very recently had to be sent to Perth for urgent repairs and
upgrade of the front Suspension. Would
you believe a Transport Company based
in Kalgoorlie transported the Mini Moke
to Perth and back free of charge as they
respect the Train as a Icon which the
Children love.
The members of the Kalgoorlie Club also
staffed the small building the Lions Club
owns and supplied food for the people
attending the Fair. Unfortunately, with
the very hot day it was not the return we
expected but did raise a $1000.00. It
picked up a bit on the following day as it
was only 25 degrees.
All in all it was great weekend being full
on for all members
Eddie Rochester, Lions Club of
Kalgoorlie
To help us change the lives of many more Australian’s suffering from visual impairment and blindness, I
would like to ask that your club consider ALVIF when making your semi-annual disbursements and
should you do so, you can be assured that your contribution can and will make a difference to your not so
fortunate fellow Australians.
PDG Arthur Uren | Foundation Executive Officer | Remittance Details shown below
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The District Final of the Youth of the Year program was held on Saturday, 28th March 2015.
The facilities at the Bendat Parent & Community Centre in Dodd St, Wembley were very suitable for the Public Speaking
Function, which included the use of the Auditorium, Board Room, kitchen and the area for the lunch and afternoon tea.
The function was well supported, with 80 Lions, family members, friends and school representatives attending to
support the eight contestants.
Mrs Denise Rimmer from the NAB Warwick Branch attended to represent the major sponsor of the program. Denise
had also participated as a judge for the Duncraig Club final.
Name
School
Lions Club
Bailey Banfield
Scotch College
City of Perth (Host)
Connor Jenkins
John XXIII College
Claremont-Nedlands
Karalee Beavan
Sacred Heart College
Ocean Reef
Isabelle Siegwart
Sacred Heart College
Duncraig
Oliver Heath
Scotch College
North Beach
Max Chapman
Guildford Grammar School
Kingsley-Woodvale
Owain Chandler
Christ Church Anglican School
Floreat
Yifei Li
Perth Modern School
Whitford
The interviews were held over two days, on Sunday 22 nd March and prior to the function on 28th March. The
Judging Panel, chaired by John Gangell (Mayor of the Town of Bassendean) with Janeen Thomsett, Julie
Mullett, Jeff Rimmer and Scott Tapper had the difficult task to select the three top scoring contestants to go
forward to the State Final on 11th April:
The W1 State Finalist are Yifei Li, Max Chapman and Owain Chandler.
Connor Jenkins was selected as the Public Speaking Winner, receiving a trophy and gift voucher.
Yifei Li was selected as the Overall Winner receiving a trophy and gift voucher.
The Duncraig Lions members provided the lunches for the judges and contestants and afternoon tea. Well
done Lions Helen Montgomery and Toni Whiteaker with the help of other members – much appreciated.
Special thanks to all the Lions from participating clubs who volunteered to assist with the big and little tasks
on the day, it certainly helped make the function a success.
A big thank you goes to Mr Dino Russocaronte as the additional sponsor. Dino donated restaurant vouchers
for the Judges. We hope the judges enjoy visiting the restaurant as a thank you for their time and support
for the program.
Mr Dino Russocaronte
1 Scarborough Beach Road,
North Perth
Ph: 920101144 www.davinciristorante.net.au
I hope that Lions members will attend the State Final to be held on 11 th April 2015. See the Invitation in this
Newsletter.
Carmel Ward | District Chairperson |Youth of the Year Program
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Youth of the Year Program
State Final – 2015
Invitation
Date:
Saturday, 11th April 2015
Venue : The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Center.
6 Verdun Street, Nedlands.
Time:
5.30pm for 6pm start in the Auditorium.
Commencing with the Welcome and Impromptu Questions
7.30pm Finger Food Meal will be served
Followed by the Five Minute Prepared Speeches, Announcements & Presentations
Cost:
$20.00 per person
RSVP: by Tuesday, 7th April 2015
To:
Marg Sparkman.
[email protected]
Home: 9349 6324
Mob:
04 1993 7966
Please come and support the six contestants, who have all worked so hard to be the ones
representing their schools and sponsoring Lions Clubs
Name
School
Lions Club
Yifei Li
Perth Modern School
Whitford
Russell Watt
Perth Modern School
Canning Vale
Maria Jose Soto
Santa Maria College
Booragoon
Hafi Khan
John Tonkin College
Falcon
Max (Dale) Chapman
Guildford Grammar School
Kingsley-Woodvale
Owain Chandler
Christ Church Grammar School
Floreat
This season’s McCusker Roses have arrived. If you would
like one of these beautiful roses they can be purchased by
contacting Rob Davis on 0419 913 586. The cost of the
roses is $20 with profits going to Alzheimer's research.
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Young people were presented with courage awards at the Lions Children of Courage Awards on Sunday 29
March 2015. The event was made possible by Pan Pacific Perth who made a ballroom available, provided the
sound systems, and put on a magnificent luncheon for the recipients and their families. Invocare made a
substantial financial contribution and Bunnings provided their iconic Bunnings Bears for each child. Louise Momber &
Matt Tinney were again kind enough to compere the event which was done extremely well.
This event is an outstanding success and showcases the ability of the Lions members of Districts 201W1 and 201W2. The
Chairpersons who worked together to achieve this great result were W1 PDG Pamela Baird and W2 Vivienne Doyle. I had
DGW2 Maxine Whitley who opened proceedings and I was able to close the ceremony. were in attendance and the programme ran very smoothly. The families appreciated the awards as well as the opportunity to share a delicious luncheon
and catch up. The Lions members were so very appreciative of the opportunity to once again serve these very unique
young people. Well done every one of you. DG Ivan Sturgess.
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LCIF is our foundation – allowing us to accomplish projects
normally too large for one club alone. When a member
comes up with an idea, don’t dismiss it as too big – with
LCIF and friends - there is always a way!
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ADELAIDE BURNS UNIT
VIVASCOPE
ELECTRIC BEDS
TOGETHER WITH BILL & MELINDA GATES
FOUNDATION AND THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT, LCIF IS WORKING TO ELIMINATE MEASLES AND RUBELLA – AND WE
ARE WINNING !
MANLY MATERNITY UNIT NSW
GYMPIE NURSING HOME
WA HEARING TESTING BUS
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Remember the case of the insurance in last month’s
edition?
Sorry, still no further details.
The Editor: [email protected]
A LITTLE BLUE JOKE
Sitting together on a train travelling through the Swiss
Alps'
were a Kiwi guy, an Australian bloke, a little old Greek lady
and a well endowed young blonde Swiss girl.
The train goes into a dark tunnel and a few seconds later
there's the sound of a loud slap.
When the train emerges from the tunnel, the Aussie has a
bright red hand print on his cheek.
No one speaks.
The old lady thinks: The Aussie guy must have tried to
touch the blonde in the dark, and she slapped his cheek.
The blonde thinks: That the Aussie guy must have tried to
touch me but missed and fondled the old lady and she
slapped his cheek.
The Aussie thinks: The Kiwi bloke must have touched the
blonde in the dark. She tried to slap him but missed and
got me instead.
The kiwi thinks: I can't wait for another tunnel, just so I
can smack that Aussie again.
The Big Band performs on the fourth Friday
of each month at the Scarborough Sports
Club from 8 to 11pm. The entry cost is $15.
There is usually a guest artist to perform during the band breaks. On May 22nd we have
Marilyn Keller from the USA who a magnificent vocalist touring from the US and will be
guesting with the band.
Lions McCusker Alzheimer’s Research
Foundation
YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO
McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation Inc.
Suite 22, Hollywood Medical Centre
85 Monash Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009
Personal donations of $2 and over are tax deductible.
DGR: 900 487 245
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Zone Chairperson’s Training for
incoming and existing Zonies.
SATURDAY 16 MAY 2015
ROWETHORPE BENTLEY
Incoming Officers for the next
Lionistic year or just Lions who
want to increase their knowledge
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2015
ROWETHORPE BENTLEY
PLEASE CONTACT GLT LEADER CHRISTINE WALKER [email protected]
The Lions Club of Ballajura and
the Ballajura Parish of Mary
MacKillop both celebrated their
25th Anniversary last year.
To mark this dual occasion at the
end of the 2014 school year the
members of the Lions Club
donated $500 worth of books to
the “Mary MacKillop Catholic
Primary School Library”.
These were presented at a
school assembly and the school
librarian, Mrs. Marie Gray,
teachers and students were
extremely pleased to receive
them.
Ballajura Lions Club had earlier in
the year celebrated their
anniversary in true Ballajura
style!
Jill Middlemass, Ballajura Lions
This little gem down south is run by W1 & W2 Lions.
It is a cheap and cheerful place for a family holiday or a club retreat.
Please book through the website http://dryandravillage.org.au/
Or contact the caretakers by phone on (08) 9884 5231. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine.
Our District Chairperson is Hans Hoette and he can be contacted for general information on 9275 1536
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WELCOME
New
Members
It is music to the ears of those who love fudge! You
can order it again at the prices below. The cost of
ordering one Carton (300 pieces) is now $146.00
(including a delivery charge of $9.00). At the
recommended Club selling price of .80 cents per piece, a
Clubs profit would be $94.00 (39.16%). For an order of 2
or more cartons the delivery is free, so the cost per
carton is reduced to $137.00. This will increase the Clubs
profit to $103.00 (42.9%) per carton. Even though the
cost per carton has increased there is still a good profit
February 2015
NAME
SPONSOR
CLUB
Margaret Christopher Terry Dodd
Girrawheen
Janice Griffiths
Joanne Turner
Girrawheen
Jeannie O'Niell
Leon Fowler
Girrawheen
Lauren Ormesher Cathy Ormesher Girrawheen
Kenneth Needham Gwen Carroll
Hannan’s Goldfields
Ian Craig
Allan Lowe
Jurien Bay
Edward Letebele Mavis Thomsen Kalgoorlie
Angela McDonald Jo McGowan
Newman
Emma Whakaruru Pauline Whakaruru Newman
Branko Novak
Ivan Teakle
Northampton
Lynne Smithie
Chee-Peng Yao
Perth Eye Institute
Philip Couper
John Dedman
Whitford
Sarah McNichols Graham Jamison Whitford
Jannifer Pearce Kennith Pearce
Whitford
Sonya Strating
Graham Jamison Whitford
Announcing the 2015-16
Peace Poster Contest Theme
Share Peace
The new theme for the 2015-16 Lions
International Peace Poster Contest is "Share Peace." Kits
for the contest, which include the official guide and rules,
flyers, stickers and certificates, go on sale in March. Lions
clubs interested in sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest in
their community should contact Cabinet Chairperson
Carolyn Middleton at [email protected]
We work in the field of hearing conservation and help the hearing impaired and deaf people in
particular those who could not otherwise afford what is required.
With the mutual support and cooperation of the Ear Science |institute Australia (ESIA), we assist
the expansion and development of audiological and medical services in respect of both treatment
and prevention for the hearing impaired persons at the Lions Hearing Clinics.
We are happy to receive donations of funds and used hearing aids.
http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/lions%20hearing%20foundation%20february%202013.pdf
PO Box 159 GREENWOOD WA 6924
DONATIONS 4 Avignon Vista, Yalyalup WA 6280
SCREENING BUS BOOKINGS— [email protected]
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Moora Lions held a quiz night and raised $2300 to
fulfil their wish to donate funds to the Lions McCusker
Alzheimer’s Research Project. All clubs will receive a
letter asking members to do the same by whatever
means necessary. (I can see your imaginations
running riot, settle down! —ed.)
Basically, clubs are asked to raise $5 million over 3
years Australia Wide
We have come up with a simple approach to
achieving this target. Our approach is to ask each
club to contribute a specific amount. There are
approximately 25,000 Lions Club members within
1,300 Lions Clubs in Australia. By dividing these
25,000 members into $5,000,000, it equates to $200
per member over a 3 year period. This amount can
be raised and donated in year 1 or spread over the
three years.
We believe that this is an achievable amount of
money per Lion’s member, contributing to such a
worthwhile cause.
PDG Clive & MaureenTonkin
Youth Exchange Program has commenced looking for host families for youths travelling to Australia in June/July/August.
Also now is the time that Multiple District sends out information to all schools for the Australian outward bound programs
for 2015. If any one requires further information Cabinet Chairperson Dale Thomson
Please direct all enquiries to:
PDG Neil F Saunders Lions Cancer Institute
PO Box 2195 MANDURAH DC, WA 6210
(H) 08 9583 3226
(M) 0418 947 345
(E) [email protected]
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City of Perth (Host) & Dalwallinu Lions
Join to Help Local Youth
At the March Cabinet Meeting held in Dalwallinu two members of City of Perth Lions were able to assist the Dalwallinu
Youth group by donating a refurbished computer. The donation will make a big difference to youth group members .
This is just another example of how clubs can work together to make things happen in their communities.
City of Perth Lions do an amazing job by reconditioning used computers and donating them to overseas schools which
would otherwise be unable to implement computer based programmes .
Noranda Lions Club were Sizzling again
on the 22nd of March.
Hans, Kevin and Wayne with Derrick
behind the camera at a sausage sizzle at
Kambos in Midland. A modest take but
every bit swells the funds.
Derrick Wright Noranda Lions.
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EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARDS
This prestigious Award is designed to acknowledge and recognise members of the community who are not Lions
who serve their communities.
The object of the award is to nurture and promote the principles of good citizenship by due recognition of
Service to Others.
To those who through practice and example to others, promote the principles of Good Citizenship.
To those who in promoting these principles foster and encourage mutual understanding among the various
segments in our community.
Importantly, to those who through personal sacrifice on their part and through care and devotion give service to
the Needs of Others.
There is no cost to individual clubs and a beautiful wooden shield is presented to the recipient.
If your club is interested in nominating a member of your community please contact Jill Middlemass 9342 0999
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For 8 years now, the Lions Ladies of Australian Lionsonoz, the Lions Club that caters for
the growing number of Lions who have become “Grey Nomads” have been busily
knitting various garments for underprivileged babies and children both here and overseas.
While the Lions travel this great country of ours in caravans and mobile homes, its usually the husband who drives and the lady sits in the passenger’s seat and fills in her time
knitting. It is remarkable just how many garments can get churned out.
Apart from the items our ladies produce, we are also supported by quite a number of
ladies, in the Lions family and many with no connections with Lions at all, who are busily
knitting babies clothes and “trauma” dolls and Teddies to be used in hospitals or ambulances where children are in sometimes frightening situations following an accident or a
sudden calamity of some type.
Recently a huge box of children’s clothes were given to the Australian Bush Church Aid
and these have been distributed to missions all over Australia where they are needed.
The Australian Lionsonoz Lions Club is now in its 8th year. We have a membership at present of 37 with another 4 awaiting
transfer from their current Lions
Club. President Lion Neil Bilney of
Dunsborough Western Australia said
that the numbers of our members are constantly changing. When a
Lion decides to retire, buy a mobile home or caravan and take off to
see the wonders of Australia, many of these Lions were lost to Lionism
before Lionsonoz.
Now they simply apply for a transfer from their current Lions Club and
take up membership with Lionsonoz. When they finish with their travels they have the choice of staying as a member of Lionsonoz or re-join
a “Main stream” Lions Club where they intend to settle.
He said that the advantage of Lionsonoz is that we meet monthly, the 3rd Monday of the month on the internet through
Skype so members can attend meetings no matter where they are in Australia. Members are encouraged to seek out the
Lions Club in the various towns they visit and offer their services to assist in that Club’s projects. It works very well.
Any Lions wanting more information about Australian Lionsonoz may contact the secretary Lion Gwyneth Payne on
0439258644 or [email protected]
Photos: District Governor of N1 Peter Willis-Jones and L.L. Pam with members of Lionsonoz and Pacific City Lions Clubs with
knitted “Trauma Teddies” ready for distribution to the Coffs Harbour hospital to be used to help children undergoing scans
and X-rays. Meetings can be conducted anywhere. Here is our President Lion Neil Bilney conducting a Lionsonoz meeting to
Lions all over Australia from his car on a back road in Western Australia.
By participating in the Lions Biggest BBQ 2015
By donating funds for an award for a worthy
recipient.
Donations
Our Vision
100% survival for kids with
cancer
Our Mission
http://alccrf.lions.org.au/
Prevent kids with cancer dying by raising funds
nationally and donating funds to the best high
impact childhood cancer research conducted
right across Australia
All funds should be sent to:
ALCCRF, PO Box 7033 WEST LAKES SA 5021
If you would like to discuss your club’s involvement
contact WA Area Trustee Peter Lamb on
W:08 9581 5858
H: 08 9581 6150
[email protected]
How Can Your Club Help?
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FOOD SAFETY
There is a lot of information around about food safety and this is really
pertinent to Lions. If you run a sausage sizzle or do any catering you
should know the safest way to do it. There are free on line courses you
can do which will provide a certificate on completion.
You need to know more than the basics though. There is a standard
for cutting boards:
And Cleaning & Sanitising
Copied from
http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/
Food_Business_Guidelines_July_2011.pdf
B
eing a Cabinet Office is a lot of fun and fellowship,
but it’s a lot of work too. To most chairpersons it is
a hobby. We spend our free time serving our
members to the best of our ability.
Our organisation was developed to offer service to our
communities, Lions do not receive any benefit from their
membership except for that good feeling you can’t buy. We
attend meetings and pay for our own meals. Some Cabinet
members are reimbursed for some of their expenses. Most of
us just give of our time and our means. This means we drive
long distances and do not claim the mileage, we buy small
items and contribute them to the project or whatever.
At our recent meeting in Dalwallinu we made some decisions
which effect you and one of the more interesting ones is to
bring back the paper copy of the newsletter. We are offering each club 5 printed copies. If this does not suit your club
please contact Allan Lowe 9652 2212 who is currently doing the printing. If you know a cabinet member who is serving
you give them a thumbs up, they’re doing for Lions.
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LANCELIN
Continues with it’s
extraordinary recycle
programme
BROOME
March
AROUND
THE CLUBS
NORTH BEACH
Sponsored a contestant in the
District YOTY final
BALLAJURA
Participated with other local
clubs in Harmony Day
celebrations
HANNANS GOLDFIELDS
Donated 80 toiletry bags to
the Kalgoorlie Mental
Health unit
Did some maintenance on
the Lions Park gazebos and
BBQs
NEWMAN
Did some planning for a Lions
Open Day
KALGOORLIE
Donated $2000 to a local
Women’s Refuge for new
flooring
YANCHEP TWO ROCKS
Had a visit by their returning
Youth Exchange student they
sponsored.
JURIEN BAY
Hosted the Freedom Across
Australia Group which helps
young people with disabilities
OCEAN REEF
.Held a sausage sizzle at the
Joondalup youth
skateboard competition
STIRLING
DONGARA DENNISON
Sorted books for their
annual Easter Sunday book
sale
Did an initial assessment for
a hearing dog for a local
community member
FLOREAT
Sponsored a contestant in the
District YOTY final
BENCUBBIN
Collected chemical drums
for recycling into street
posts
Canning City Lions setting up for a dinner meeting
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