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District Governor’s Message December 2010 What a great Convention we had last weekend! Over Past Council Chairman, Tony Benbow, was the 430 Lions and partners experienced the full gamut of keynote speaker and gave an inspiring talk on emotions from the opening ceremony on Friday membership. evening when Peter Roberts opened the Convention Our Operation Friendship visitor, Joachim Buttke by playing his harp so beautifully for us. This was from Germany, gave us a look at Lions in Germany. followed by the flag ceremony and the moving “JJ” is enjoying his visit to Australia very much and memorial ceremony. has endeared himself to everyone he has met – a Saturday morning it was election time. very charming and charismatic gentleman. Congratulations to District Governor Elect, David Thanks to the V District Governors who attended the Lowing, 1st Vice District Governor, Lou Scholten Convention. They all enjoyed the hospitality of V2 and 2nd Vice District Governor, Stewart Pyers, on and were impressed with the content of the weekend. being the successful candidates. I am sure you will I extend heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our all uphold the proud traditions of our District. Convention Chairman, Bob Badham and his On Saturday night we celebrated at the banquet by committee, all the members of Geelong/South dressing up as school kids and dancing the night Barwon Lions Club and volunteers from the nearby away. clubs. Your dedication made this Convention On Sunday the focus was on our youth and we heard possible. Well done! presentations by Multiple District Leo Chairman, Lion Bill Mathers, of the Lions Club of Geelong, Martin Peebles and District Chairman, John recently successfully completed the Senior Lions McNamara. Last year’s Youth of the Year finalist, Leadership Institute in New Zealand. The organisers Jacob Bates gave us an insight into the competition were impressed with Bill’s commitment to quality from a participant’s viewpoint. No notes for our leadership. Congratulations! Jacob, he spoke “off the cuff”. We can be proud that “Coins for Kids” continues to gain momentum and will we have young men like him to follow in our footsteps be held during the 3rd week of March next year. Our in the years to come. When tiny Claudia Murry District chairman is 2nd VDG Stewart Pyers. came on stage in the walking aid donated to her by the generosity of some of the Geelong clubs and the Chris and I continue to enjoy our visits and appreciate perseverance of Lion Mick Harris, there wasn’t a dry the hospitality and warm welcome at every club. eye in the hall. It was a poignant moment when this “ Enthusiasm is the mother of effort. Without it, little girl lifted her face to smile at us all. nothing great was ever achieved.” PDG Bob Korotcoff.

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From the DG’s Partner [email protected] (or Chris’s Corner) for inclusion on the V2 website. Our District Conventions are a wonderful way to celebrate being part of such a great organisation – and we celebrated in style last weekend! It was lovely to have our fellow V District Governors and partners with us. We have formed a strong bond with them since first meeting them last January and they are all a dedicated group of people. They got into the spirit of things and were happy to dress up and look silly on Saturday night at the “Back to Skool” banquet. On Saturday afternoon there were a couple of tours for partners. I went on the garden tour with about twenty ladies where we wandered around the 5 acre garden of well tended lawns, roses, trees and annuals in all their spring finery. We were treated to a Devonshire afternoon tea, courtesy of the Lara Lions Club. A most enjoyable afternoon.

Over the weekend I was pleased to catch up with many of the Lions and partners that we have met over the last few months during our club visits. On Sunday evening we attended a wind-up dinner with the host club, Geelong/South Barwon. This gave us the chance to kick back and relax and thank them for all their hard work over the last 12 months. On Monday Max judged the District Peace Poster. It was hard to choose a winner as they were all so good, but we eventually found one that stood out in its originality and bright colours. Until next month Chris Oberlander October Membership Statistics Members as at 30 Sept. 2010 1562 - New Members 19 - Transferred in 0 - Reinstated 0 19 Less - Dropped In good standing 6 - Deceased 2 - Other 2 - Transfer Out 0 10 Members as at 31 Oct. 2010 1571 Increase/Decrease 2010-2011 39 Send articles about your club, portfolio or members to: [email protected] [email protected] by 15th day of month for publication in the next District Governor’s Newsletter and:

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 2 other youth related Lions projects such as, Youth DG Max’s of The Year, International Peace Poster, Youth Visitation Schedule – December 2010 Exchange, Licola or Camp Koala. Make the most of this great initiative. Wednesday 1st Port Fairy Belfast Thursday 2nd Camperdown While most schools may be more at ease in their Wednesday 8th school precinct with this project, Lions Clubs have Portarlington Drysdale 40th Anniversary the opportunity to conduct a “Coins for Kids” Monday 13th Murtoa event in their shopping centres on Friday 25th or Saturday 26th March.

V Districts “Coins for Kids” Lions members creating a line of coins in the Project public domain will be great exposure for our organization, and allows the opportunity to source out interested members to join Lions.

The 50% raised for Lions will be used for the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

All Club secretaries will have received details on This is a once off fundraising event, so DG Max this V Districts Project. would like as many Clubs as possible to participate in this wonderful project. Please Clubs are asked to consider approaching schools, consider. with the supplied school letter, to arrange a day during the week of 21st – 25th March 2011 where school children participate by creating a line or hildren ften n eed of upport trail of coins within their school grounds, or C O I N S perhaps even within a public place within your town. Monies raised by this event will be Grovedale/Waurn Ponds Lions Club allocated evenly between the schools nominated children’s charity (50%) and the local Lions Club 25th Charter Anniversary Dinner (50%) Saturday 9th April 2011 Reserve the date now. While talking to the school about this project, it will be a great opportunity to also talk to them about More details in February's newsletter

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 2 Camp Koala 2011 The cost of these events ranges from $325.00 - $500.00. We also Thank you to the delegates of the have the hire of buses transporting Convention for voting Camp Koala the campers to and from Queenscliff becoming a District project for the and on the one-day trips that range next 3 years. This project is a very from $500.00 - $1000.00. important part of the Lions youth There is also the possibility of giving program and can only do good We are also offering Lions clubs the the campers a monogrammed cap things for our young people. opportunity to be become part of the ($12.00 ea), or a T shirt (app $20.00 We will report on the progress of the camp. For many years now ea), or a Polo shirt (app. $25.00 ea) camp and hope that it will become Portland club has assisted the camp or even a polar fleece jumper (app. much better known to all Lions. by sponsoring the cost of hiring the $35.00 ea), should we have an The camp has a very full program linen for all leaders and campers. interested sponsoring club. We would like to extend this to and we are moving on now with We would make sure that any club include other clubs throughout the planning for the next camp in July sponsoring any of the above would District. 2011. At the time of writing, the final be acknowledged in an appropriate decision to move to Camp Wyuna at With the change to Queenscliff, we way. Queenscliff has not been made; will be able to offer a broader range We would really like to hear from however it is highly likely that this of activities – a number of which will clubs who would like to contribute in will occur. The costs to all campers be run by the professional staff at this way. Please contact Adrian and their host clubs will be much the camp. We would like to Miles (5250 2559 or 0417 556 086) less at this location. encourage Lions clubs that cannot for more details. sponsor a camper the chance to contribute by sponsoring one of these activities.

Youth of the Year By the time that you read this Once again, I wish all Clubs every Christmas and New Year will nearly success for their upcoming Club be upon us, so I would like to take Final and wish each and every this opportunity to wish you all a Contestant an enjoyable journey Merry Christmas and a Happy New through the Quest. I would remind Year. All being well I will hopefully Club Chairmen to please pass on be having a White Christmas in the relevant Information/Form to England. I hope you all have a your Zone and Region Chairman as Safe, Fun-filled and Enjoyable quickly as possible after your Final Festive season. is completed. Please remember Your assistance is required your Club’s winner still requires your please: support throughout each stage of the Quest. There are still a number of Clubs who have not advised me of their To all Region Chairmen, please YOTY Chairman. It would be make sure you liaise with your Zone greatly appreciated if those Clubs chairmen and advise them when could do so as soon as possible. It and where you will be holding your not only advises me of your Club’s final, likewise Zone Chairmen liaise participation in the Quest it also with your Clubs with regard to your greatly assists me with final figures I final details. Last year there were must produce at the end of the some Clubs/Zones not aware of this Lions Year. To those Clubs that information, please inform them. have already done so, I thank you. I also urge all YotY Chairmen Also in regards to these figures, (Club/Zone/Region) to constantly would ALL Club/Zone/Region visit the web site at Chairman please advise me and http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/yoty/ send a copy of your “Winners there are some great aids to assist Advisory Form” once your Club, you throughout your year, Zone or Regional final has been Manuals/Merchandising etc. completed. Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 3 Reminder of cut-off dates: Club Final: Saturday 12/02/2011 Zone Final: Saturday 20/02/2011 Region Final: Saturday 27/02/2011 District Final: Saturday 12/03/2011 State Final: Saturday, 27/03/2011 National Final: Multiple District Convention Launceston 15/04/2011. District Final: As mentioned in my last newsletter article, District Governor Max and I are still looking for a Club to host the District Final, I thank those three (3) Clubs who verbally advised me at the District Convention of their interest; as mentioned at the time these need to be ratified at a club meeting and a formal submission to be forwarded to me on your Clubs Letterhead – thank you. On a personal note, I will be overseas commencing 20th November to Mid January 2011 any enquiries regarding YOTY during my absence can be directed to Cabinet Secretary – Terry Uniacke on (03)5523 6879 or email [email protected] who will be able to assist you. Malcolm Harlow District Chairman Youth of the Year

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 3 ‘Vision of Peace’ Heywood Lions Lions Club of Werribee Peace Poster Contest 50th Charter Anniversary I quote ‘Peace means no fighting around the world, to be happy, to have fun and don’t get involved in Join with us on March 5th 2011 trouble.’ Shanaya Harrison, Grade 6. In the presence of DG Max Oberlander Shanaya Harrison in Grade 6 was presented with her achievement award for winning the Heywood Lions and PID Barry Palmer section of the Lions International Peace Poster (Endorsed 2nd Intl. Vice President Candidate) Contest for 2010. The Heywood Lions Club sponsored the Heywood Consolidated School. A Golden opportunity to meet MD201’s candidate for International 2nd Vice President I shall let the quoted words speak for themselves… Kim Sadler Cost $50.00 per head Three Course Dinner – Drinks at Bar Prices Light Entertainment Venue: Italian Social Club Werribee 601 Heaths Road Werribee 3030 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm Dress: Men - Lounge Suit, Ladies after 5, (Black Tie if you wish) Replies with cheque to: Secretary Lion Ian Joss Lions Club of Werribee Inc, P.O. Box 163, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 Enquiries to Ian Joss on [email protected] or 0417 536 637

Please Note: The International Airshow is also on at this time and accommodation bookings will be essential if you wish to stay overnight. Youth Exchange Lara Lions Community Free Day Club Presidents, now is the time to be organising On Sunday 7th November, members of the Lions host families for overseas youth coming into this Club of Lara participated in a community free day to country courtesy of the Lions Youth Exchange celebrate the opening of the Grand Lakes Estate in program and hopefully, this District mid 2011. Lara. The club's in this District of latter years, have been Between 11:30am to 4:00pm, Lions cooked and tardy in participating in the project to the extent that served sausages in bread, bottled water and soft few host families have been obtained. drinks. Club members are reminded that host families need Expecting a reasonable number of people we not necessarily be Lions members but members of provided 60kg [750 snags] 20kg of onions. 35 loaves the community, through Colleges, sporting groups or of bread other interested organisations who have an interest through their children to partake of this project and The crowd was larger than expected and the 750 help foster a spirit of understanding among the snags were devoured by 1:15pm, so using the usual children’s of the WORLD. Lions ingenuity an additional 200 snags were obtained from the local butcher. These were gone by Try It You'll Like It 2:15pm, and again another 200 sausages were V2 Youth Exchange District Chairman sourced from the butcher along with extra bread, Norm Tosch sauce and serviettes. In total, 100kg of snags were consumed along with 50 loaves of bread and 20kg onions, and 2100 drinks. Talk about feeding the hordes with loaves and fishes. Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 4 All of this was achieved by the Lara Lions team of 12 The resultant donation from the event organizer will working in 2 hour shifts. Congratulations on a job enable Lara Lions to assist with the purchase of an well done. electric wheelchair for a resident of St Laurence Retirement Village at Lara.

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 4 Lions Eye Health Program Is YOUR Club a partner Is YOUR Club a 2010 Program Partner? in the fight against drug abuse?? As at the 12th November, just 33 of our V2 Clubs Many Lions Clubs subscribe to Australian Lions Drug have made a 2010 payment to LEHP to maintain their Awareness Foundation (ALDAF) through annual “Participating Partner” status which allows Clubs to membership or donation. The question is; “Do they obtain free of cost Eye Health Care brochures and then follow up and consider purchasing some of the posters for use in Club Health & Welfare projects. excellent resource materials ALDAF provides to alert Last year 57 of our V2 Clubs were involved, which people to the dangers of illicit drugs, smoking, and made us the leading District in MD201 for 2009. excessive use of alcohol. The National Chairman sent a letter to each Club ALDAF has many publications available for purchase back in March seeking Club support to LEHP for this at a very low price which Lions can distribute through year. The V2 Clubs that had not responded by the medical practices and clinics, pharmacies, Schools end of August received from me a reminder letter, and School Chaplains, and Parents groups. Some of second copy of the remittance form, and a copy of the titles are: the newly released DVD which contains details of the Teenagers and Safe Partying whole LEHP program. I am sure that a viewing of the Drugs: ten steps to help your child DVD at least to all Club members will convince any Cannabis…it’s not just a weed! doubters of the worthiness of the LEHP program in Help your child be smoke free combating un-necessary vision loss. Parents and Adolescents getting along. Since my last report on my own experiences with Two new ALDAF releases are superb DVD’s entitled; presenting the LEHP program to community groups, “The life on ice…. it’s no party” and “Alcohol and two people who were found to have advanced vision your brain.” These are excellent resources for problems when tested are now in permanent nursing Schools, Youth Groups, etc., check with School home care, too late to receive effective treatment. Welfare Officers and other group leaders in your Another group I spoke to have found that 3 of their community to see if they would like your Club to members who sought comprehensive eye donate a set. Cost of pair is $42.90. My own Club examinations as a result of the LEHP presentation has donated this DVD set to Camperdown College. were found to require urgent and constant specialist We have received a most grateful letter from the care for Glaucoma. I’m certain there are people in Principal who believes these to be the best materials your community in similar circumstances but unaware of their kind she has seen, and has assured us that of the need of regular eye examinations. both DVD’s have become part of the College’s Health So, friends, if your Club is not a paid up partner in program with concentration on years 8 and 9. LEHP I will be happy to receive your cheque soon. A Lions, our concern continues to grow at the minimum payment of $4.00 per year per member increasing level of mental illnesses in our cities and from the Activities account is a small price to pay to towns. Depression and anxiety are the most save just one person from preventable vision loss. common mental health problems in young people. Whilst there may be many causes, through using our Questions! District LEHP Chairman Bill Addinsall, own Lions Drug Awareness Foundation’s publications National LEHP committee member Bill Mathers, or I we can start to counter some of the main causes, will be happy to assist. (alcohol, binge drinking, and drug use). Over the past few weeks Governments, Medical Let us all get serious about preserving sight. Organisations, Police Officials, and even the Australian Hotels Association have made many public Bill Duncanson comments about the obvious increases in brain National Treasurer damage and mental instability being caused by binge Lions Eye Health Program drinking and constant excessive use of alcohol by young people. It seems everyone is worried …at last!! I encourage Clubs to examine how we can play a small part in reversing this situation by supporting ALDAF and distributing their materials to help educate teenagers and parents of these dangers. Bill Duncanson District Chairman

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 5 Lions Mints Lions Australia Day Breakfast 2011 Mints - Christmas Mints - Mints Organised by the Lions Club of Altona I hope all clubs have ordered your Christmas Mints When: Wednesday, 26th January, 2011 by now. Lions you can brighten your Christmas table Venue: Williamstown Town Hall Supper Room with our new Christmas Mints. Ferguson Street, Williamstown You can also combine the sales of Christmas Mints Melways Reference: 56C8 with our well liked Lions Christmas Cake. Cost: $28.00 per person Fudge – Fudge – Fudge - Fudge Australia Day Ambassador and Keynote Members please promote this fine product throughout Speaker your Clubs as it is one of the best lines of Fudge on Doctor Susan Alberti the Market today and Lions have been lucky enough Renowned for her research into Diabetes to have it as a fundraising project. It will boost your Board of the Western Bulldogs Clubs profit margin in a big way. Conventioneers Founder of Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes seemed to enjoy the Fudge at the recent District Raised $30 million Convention as a full carton was used over the weekend. Remember that if you have not ordered Start: 8:15 am, Finishing Time: 9:30 am Fudge before, the promotional offer still stands for Enquiries: PCC Maurie Tanian 0409 413 230 the first order. Come along and have a great It is a bit disappointing that the sale of Lions Mints is Australia Day experience!!! down this year, so Mint Chairmen please make sure that your displays always have Mints in them, as Leadership - part of MERL there is nothing worse than an empty display. Convention is over and I hope you, like Malcolm and Remember that some outlets sell quicker than others. I, enjoyed it very much. The more Mint outlets you have, the more people see them, the more opportunities you have to sell our For Clubs and Members including Partners, Lioness’ product. and Leos we are approaching a very busy time in our calendars to help our Community also our Family and All have a great Christmas and good Mint selling, and Friends. all the best for the New Year. A different scenario about Leadership and one you all All the best in your sales know well. Leaders are not born, they are developed Mint Chairman Butch and a true leader is a leader in every area of life; “community leadership starts at home”. People may Christmas Cakes do small things, like build a community park, or big things, like run for public office or join community Cake Chairmen, I hope that by now you all have groups. Be a leader in your family. That is how each your Christmas Cakes and/or Puddings that you have one of us may build a strong and healthy community. ordered as Christmas is not far away. All the best Do not forget to ask all the many people you meet with your selling. over this Festive Season “would you like to be a Lion” Members, Partners, Friends, remember if you buy – this will be your Leadership for Lions for the Cakes or Puddings or both for yourselves or your remainder of the year. friends it makes greater sales for your Club and So after the Christmas rush of raising funds to put easier sales for your Cake Chairman. Thanks to all back into your Communities take time for yourselves, the Conventioneers who came to my display at the your Family and your Friends. We need to recharge Convention. I hope that your queries were answered our batteries and we do not need to be doing courses to your satisfaction. I apologise for the Header Board – we know what to do and we do it well. debacle. I will report your concerns to MD Marketing Department, but I’m sure that by now they will already Please take care this Festive Season. Good people know. Once again I wish you all the best in your are scarce. selling May each of you have a Happy, Joyous, Safe and Remember, if you sell, sell, sell Fun filled Christmas and New Year. Be safe on the its profit, profit, profit for your Club. roads and enjoy the Sunshine while Malcolm and I hopefully will enjoy a White Christmas. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for attending the Forums at Convention – look forward to seeing each of you in the New Year. Cake Chairman Butch Mary Harlow Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 6 District Chairman Leadership

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 6 New Members – October 2010 Membership Welfare October 2010 District Governor Max welcomes the following new The sincere sympathy of District Governor Max, Lions members who have joined the District 201V2 Lions and Lions Partners of our District 201V2 is with those Family recently and thanks their sponsors and whose loved ones have passed away. supporters. Lion Meredith Taylor (Loss of Mother), Lion Dianne New Member Sponsor Nancarrow (Loss of Sister), Lions Lady Ailsa Knox (Loss of Lion Ron), Lion Peter Walsh (Loss of Apollo Bay Father), Lion Shiela Handscombe (Loss of Lion John McConchie Noel Tanis Robin), Lorne Lions Club (Loss of Lion John Andrew Nicholas Max Gullock Dooley), Lions Lady Sandra Dunn (Loss of Sister), Michael Punton Noel Tanis Lion Bernadette Taylor (Loss of Sister), Lion Peter Birregurra Hoey (Loss of Father), Lion Brian Shanahan (Loss of Brother In Law). Susan Walpole Don Lidgerwood Our congratulations go to Lion Ted Fenton Edenhope (Simpson) and Lion Partner Judy who celebrate 50 Alister Ferguson Kerry Hausler years of marriage this month, also Lion Trevor and Brian McIver Ron Williams Heather Salmon (Simpson) (25th Wedding Forrest Anniversary), Lion Geoff Wynne (Melvin Jones Fellow), Marion Smith (Award for Service to Camp Robert Payton Kay MacDonald Koala), Lion Maureen Cappizi (65th Birthday), Lion Deborah Payton Kay MacDonald Ted Fenton (75th Birthday) Lion Angus Robert Brooks Allan Winter MacGillivray (40th Birthday), Lion Ken Bloom (70th Carol Brooks Allan Winter Birthday), Lion John Colcott (60th Birthday), Lions Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lady Eleanor Fegan (80th Birthday), Lion Phil Johnson (60th Birthday), Lion Mary Clark John Claringbold Don Everett (Grandmother), Lion Delwyn Seebeck Greg West Richard Walter (Grandmother). We wish all Lions who have had Helen West Brenda Walter Birthdays this month cheers to you all and may you Port Fairy Belfast have many more. And, a well done to all Lions who Albert Gubby have been awarded recognition for their achievements throughout the month of November. Warrnambool To the many Lions and Partners who are on the Renee Broders Lorraine Steff “Sick List” we wish you all a speedy recovery. Werribee To our new Members welcome to this great Robert Westwood Gerry Costa Organization, you will learn a lot, make many new Rocco Di Raco Gerry Costa friends, and have a lot of fun. Matthew Bensted Paul Durante Please, all of you have a wonderful Christmas and a We wish a warm welcome to our new members and Safe and Prosperous New Year. hope that you enjoy your time with our great Take care and have fun Organisation. Libby Witmitz, Welfare Chairman Secretaries, Please Note the Following Changes to the V2 Directory New Environment Chairman: New Email Addresses: Current Environment Chairman John Smitten has Lions Club of Melbourne Vietnamese Inc unfortunately had to resign as Chairman due to [email protected] changed circumstances, and as a result the new Lions Club of Skipton Inc Environment Chairman is: [email protected] Mike Trevena (Pauline), City of Horsham Lions Club Inc 33 Huntingfield Drive, [email protected] WARRNAMBOOL 3280 Geelong South Barwon Lions Club Inc (H)(03) 5562 5965 (M) 0408 528 609 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Please make the necessary alterations on your Directories and the District Contact Card.

Postal Address correction: Lions Club of Portarlington Drysdale PO Box 390 PORTARLINGTON 3223 Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 7 Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 7 Peace Poster & Operation Friendship

Peace Poster Operation Friendship From the 42 kits distributed to 17 Clubs we received 20 entries. There Lion Joachim Buttke is nearing were some excellent posters showing great imagination and artistic the end of his stay in our District. talent, making the judging quite a challenge. There were also some All reports so far indicate that he is very insightful descriptions of the concept of peace. thoroughly enjoying his experience There can be only one winner, and that was Leon Huynh from Bayside and is, in turn, providing much P12 College, representing Altona Club. We also awarded Honourable enjoyment for his hosts. He was mentions to Holly Clare from Mt. Duneed Primary School, representing quite impressed with our Grovedale-Waurn Ponds Club, and Emalee Hampton from Convention, and with the Club Hawkesdale P12, representing Macarthur & District Club. meetings and activities he has attended, and has many ideas to Thank you to all the Clubs and schools which participated, and take home to his Club. More to hopefully we can make this an even bigger project next year. come in the next Newsletter. Lions Village Licola Camp 256 Monday 24th – Friday 28th January, 2011 As we are fast approaching the end of 2010, it would be appreciated if the Lions Clubs in District 201 V2, and especially the Geelong Region Clubs would consider sponsoring children between the ages of 8 and 11 years of age to the forthcoming camp in January, 2011 – Refer to the dates above. Coach departs from Geelong Town Hall, 7:00am sharp. Further information can be sourced from Lion Eva Barwise, phone 5277 3390 (message bank available). Open Day - 30th October, 2010 Council Chairman Bob, Lion Eva and Lions Partner Lindsay travelled to Licola for the 2010 Open Day. This was a very successful day with over 300 members of the general public and Lions visiting the Camp. Most activities were in operation, accommodation units were open and staff were on hand to advise people of what the Camp provides for any children, adults, or tourists who attend. The Green family from Lions Club of Little River had a great time including the birthday boy. On Sunday there was a Board Meeting followed by a Memorial Service at the Church for PDG’s, Lions and Lions Partners, mainly from V3, who have passed away during the last twelve months. Name plates had been mounted and were on display. Over 100 people came for dinner on the Saturday night and a lovely meal was prepared and served by Licola Staff. The days were lovely and heavy rain fell each night. A great weekend was had by all. Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 8 Camp Awakenings A fun time was had by all. The Leos Club of Bannockburn and District arranged A special thank you to the Leos Club of Bannockburn for 30 children and leaders to travel to Licola on 12th for hosting and organizing this great camp. November. They had a stopover at Traralgon for lunch. District leaders including Leo Chairman John Lions Club of Geelong Hamlyn Heights McNamara and Licola District Chairperson Eva Inc Barwise as well as other Lions members from various clubs attended the weekend. Theatre Night 2011 The activities commenced in the afternoon of the SHOW: Doctor Zhivago – Musical 12th and were available to participants for the (The most breathtaking love story ever told) remainder of the weekend. DATE: Wednesday, 4th May, 2011 On the return journey the children were very vocal as VENUE: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne they all talked about their experiences with the many COST: $105.00 – includes Theatre ticket and Coach new friends they had met. It was great to see the For more information, kids had had a great time and new friendships had Please phone Lion Eva Barwise on 5277 3390 been forged. Message Bank available A big thank you to Jane, Arnie, Tara and Rhett Licola kitchen co ordinators for preparing the meals which were great!

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 8 District 201 V2 Convention Skool’s Out! Our Convention is over and, from the feedback we received, it was enjoyable and successful. The weather was kind to us, the venue was more than adequate for our numbers, and everybody seemed to have a good time. District Governor Max’s emphasis was on youth, and we certainly had that as a theme throughout the weekend. The Friday night opening commenced with music from the Belmont High School Jazz Syndicate, and young leaders from Belmont, Oberon and Christian College secondary schools assisted with the Flag Ceremony. Councillor Barbara Abley, representing the Mayor, welcomed the Convention to Geelong. Mr. Peter Roberts, a music therapist, shared some insights on his work with terminally ill people and carried us away with his harp music. PDG Allan Price conducted a moving Remembrance Ceremony which culminated with the release of lighted balloons into the night sky. The Saturday morning business session included the presentation of a walker to Claudia Murry, a little five- year-old girl with cerebral palsy. The walker was paid for by the Clubs of Region 2 through an initiative of Region Chairman Mick Harris, and Claudia happily demonstrated her new-found mobility on the stage. The segment was rounded out with a presentation to District Chairman Peter Waters, whose book “Wobbly Old Road” has raised more than $4000.00 for Child Mobility. And it was his birthday! The Forums on Saturday afternoon covered Club Care, Children’s Charity Network and Youth of the Year, Lions Insurance, and our District Health portfolios. All forums generated considerable interest, and were well attended and appreciated. The health aspect was supported by Lion Rod Jackson from Mirboo North Lions Club, who brought and operated a retinal screening camera throughout the weekend. Our own District Chairmen provided a good range of displays, and all reported a good level of interest. The Partners’ Tour was to a private garden at Lara, with afternoon tea provided by Lara Club. Saturday night was something else! Never before has there been such a gathering of busty blondes of doubtful origins. It was great to see the effort put in by so many people and, in conjunction with excellent music from our schooldays and the quick service of a delicious dinner, a memorable night was had by all. Prizes were awarded for Best Male (Max Begely), Best Female (Judi Oakes), Best Pretend Female (Adrian Miles), Best Couple (Syd and Jill Thomas) and Best Club (Leopold). Sunday morning kicked off with an energetic display by a group of young local singer/dancers. There were a few gasps, and many present were glad that there was no request for audience participation! Lion Joachim Buttke, our Operation Friendship visitor introduced us to his home town and Club, and some of the things he’s learned during his stay with us. Presentations by MD Leo Chairman Martin Peebles, 201 V2 YOTY winner Jacob Bates, and Youth Membership Conversion Officer Adrian Miles continued the youth theme. PCC Tony Benbow’s keynote address on membership brought the Convention to a close. The success of the Convention was due to the efforts of many people working together. Their contributions are greatly appreciated by our Committee, and we thank each and everyone for their help. And we offer our best wishes and assistance to Portland Club as they prepare for the 2011 Convention. Bob Badham 2010 Convention Chairman Email: [email protected] PS For those who wanted more information on the poem “Ode to a Lion” from Saturday morning, it comes from a book entitled “Lions Please Take Your Positions” by Greg Dunn. Greg can be contacted on 02 9686 6861, or at 37 Disraeli Road, Winston Hills, NSW, 2153. Multiple District 201 Convention 2011 Launceston, Tasmania Departing: Monday 4th April, 2011, Spirit of Tasmania or Tuesday 5th April, 2011, Flights ex Melbourne Returning: Monday 18th April Cost: $2,270.00 (Twin share)* Add $850.00 (Single)* Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 9 More details and full itinerary available from Lion Eva Barwise Phone 5277 3390 (message bank available) *Costs are subject to change based on confirmed numbers of travellers.

Lions International District 201V2 Newsletter – November 2010 Page 9 From The Desk of V2 Cabinet Secretary Terry Back to Skool Convention Nominations and Elections Notices of Motion I am pleased to report that the following Lions CNM 1 - Time Limits for District Projects – Carried. were elected for the 2011-2012 Lions Year. CNM 2 - V2 District Annual Administration Dues – Lost. (See LNM1 Below). District Governor Elect NM 1 – Lion David Lowing – Lions Club of Ararat. Camp Koala (To become a District Project) Carried. 1st Vice District Governor Elect NM 2 - Changes to Statement of Purposes & Rules Lion Lou Scholten – Lions Club of Werribee Lions Village Licola. – Carried. 2nd Vice District Governor Elect NM 3 - Lions Visual Independence Project – Carried. Lion Stewart Pyers – NM 4 - Team for Timor 2 – Carried. Lions Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds LNM 1 – District Administration Fund charge be Victorian Lions Foundation Councilor 2011-2014 increased by $3.00 – Carried. PDG Doug Lyons – Lions Club of Colac. PDG Terry Uniacke Convention Host Club 2012 – Cabinet Secretary - [email protected] Lions Club of Altona As there was no nomination for Lions Village Lions Club of Portarlington/Drysdale Inc. Licola 2011-2012 representative District Governor Max will make an appointment for that 40th Charter Anniversary Dinner position. We congratulate all of the above successful Portarlington Golf Club candidates and wish them well for their upcoming roles. Wednesday 8 December 2010 $30.00/head, Drinks at bar prices V Districts “Coins for Kids” Project Past Members & Partners and any other interested Lions welcome to attend.

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