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OCTOBER 2016 So far we have Visited 30 of the Clubs in our V6 people has already been achieved, however he District, and again Margaret and I wish to thank states there are still many more people who the Presidents and the Club Members for the need our help, so this great effort should still be courtesy and welcome they have extended to continued. us both, it is very much appreciated. It certainly It has also come to my notice that some of our makes you feel that we are part of a Lions clubs have not entered their clubs activities on Family. the MyLCI website for the first three months of One of our visits was to the Cohuna Leo Clubs, this 2016 – 2017 Lions year, however I am where we visited their meeting room which is in aware that they have also been very busy the Memorial Hall (upstairs in the old production serving their Community with their club projects, room), they are still busy adding their “own so it would be good if these activities could be touch” to this room, which will be a fantastic recorded on the MyLCI website, which would facility for them. Unfortunately, we were not help to increase the overall world total and it able to sample their Donuts which they are would also show that our 201V6 District is right highlighted in photos adorned on their walls, behind this Centennial Project, in providing and according to the Leo Club cooks “they are service to those in need. the best” in town. If Secretaries are not familiar on how to enter We would also like to thank the Lions members these activities on the MyLCI site, please that have welcomed us into their homes to contact our Cabinet Secretary who will be able spend a night (or two), when we have been to “guide you through it”. further away from home As our Junior Public Speaking Competition has On the 25th September 2016 we also attended a now been completed and once again very “Leo Planning Day” at Tongala which was successful, it is hoped that clubs are well on the conducted by Lee Walkington and assisted by way in organising their “Youth Of The Year” IPDG Stephen Kazenwadel. This was a great competition with the schools in their “Planning Day” as it once again highlighted how Community. All we have to do as Lions, is to amazing our Leos are in the way they provide our youth with the opportunity to take participated in the day, and the way they part in our competition. passed on their knowledge on various topics. The schools and the participants will thank you Any Club that is considering forming a Leo for this fantastic opportunity to be able to enter Club, please take it further as they will make our Lions Public Speaking Competition, as in you proud of their enthusiasm and ways to raise most of the schools, it is part of their curriculum. funds for their Community. A special thank you Please also consider attending the V6 District to Lions Helen and Ken Hastie for providing a Convention on the 21st – 23rd October 2016, as great lunch for the day. a fantastic program has been arranged for all to As we all know, we are heading towards our enjoy by the Rutherglen Club’s Convention Centennial year of Lions, and last year we were Committee. given the Centennial Service Challenge Kind Regards worldwide to serve 100 Million people in areas Peter Poels District Governor. of Engaging Our Youth; Sharing the Vision; Relieving the Hunger and Protecting Our Happy Members = Happy Club Environment. We have now received word from and Having Fun Whilst our International President Chancellor Bob “We Serve” Corlew that the milestone of serving 100 Million V6 Roar ~ October 2016 Ready to welcome you to Convention Convention Chairman’s Message. We hope they will keep you enthralled with their knowledge and insight on the fantastic subjects G’day all, they will be delivering. It is with great pleasure that I will welcome all If you need any help during your weekend stay, conventioneers and guests to Rutherglen, to help please just ask any of our members, they are the th celebrate the 39 201V6 District Convention ones who will be dressed in the funny outfits. We are pleased to be able to hold this convention Please enjoy your stay in Rutherglen, take part in and show our support for District Governor Lion all we have to offer at the convention and in the Peter Poels and his good wife Lion Margaret vibrant town of Rutherglen. We have selected the theme “Vintage Rutherglen” Have fun and stay safe. show casing our heritage in both Wine and Gold. Ern Walder While you are here, please take the time to sample Convention Chairman some of the best wines in the state and the hospitality of the people. Sorry there is not much Email; [email protected] gold left to be found but good luck. Phone: 0409554762 Our program for the weekend is varied, with a number of local and international speakers. General information about Rutherglen Rutherglen is located between Yarrawonga and Wodonga, just 10 is an old water tower which had a mesh structure added to its top in kilometres from the Murray River and the small state border town of 1969, making the tower resemble a wine bottle. Wahgunyah. There are a number of interesting spots along the Murray River, close In the early to mid 1800s, the area around Rutherglen and to Rutherglen, which are worth exploring. West of Rutherglen, via Wahgunyah was an important grazing area. The discovery of gold in Moodemere Road, is Lake Moodemere which is surrounded by September 1860 saw the town of Rutherglen spring up shortly extensive wetlands and river red gums - a haven for birdlife and ideal afterwards with several churches built, a school and the post office in for fishing. 1863. Further along Moodemere Road is Stanton’s Bend where there is a After the gold rush, Rutherglen eventually achieved prosperity as an long sandy beach along the Murray River which is suitable for agricultural town, subsequently establishing itself as one of Victoria's swimming. North of Rutherglen, via Up River Road and Police most important wine producing districts. These days, there are almost Paddocks Road, is Police Paddocks. 20 wineries located within a short drive from the town centre. This reserve consists of a 400 hectare island located within the The Rutherglen Wine Experience Visitor Information Centre, located Gooramadda State Forest. in the town centre on Main Street, presents displays of the town's rich Enjoy fishing, swimming and history, how wines are made, and comprehensive tourist information. camping in this area. The main street of Rutherglen maintains its historical charm, with most of the shop fronts and hotels retaining the same look they had in the Rutherglen Lions Club 19th century. members look forward to On Murray Street is Lake King which was constructed in 1877 as the welcoming you to Convention town's water supply and is surrounded by Apex Park and Rutherglen 2016. Park. The town's old court house, which was built in 1864, is located in High Street, while at the corner of High Street and Murray Street is a Moreton Bay fig tree which was planted in 1877. In Campbell Street V6 Roar ~ October 2016 2 Key Note Speakers PROFESSOR Past International Director SHERYL JENSEN STEPHEN DAVIS INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR Professor Davis is the 2012 – 2014 - for Director of the MBC-RM. Constitutional Area 7 He is the inaugural (Australasia, New Zealand, Professor of Translational Indonesia and the Islands of Neuroscience at the the South Pacific). University of Melbourne. At RMH, he is Director of Neurosciences and She is the Global Leadership Continuing Care at RMH and Director of Team Leader for Neurology. Constitutional Area 7 Leader. This year Sheryl has been appointed on to the He is the immediate past-President of the International committee reviewing the Australian and New Zealand Association of qualifications of International Directors and third Neurologists (ANZAN) and a past-President of Vice International Presidents’. the Stroke Society of Australasia. He was the first Co-chair of the Australasian Stroke Trials Sheryl is from Rotorua and has a background in network and Co-Chair of the World Stroke teaching and education. She is now an Educator Academy. for a Health Organisation. In 2012, he was appointed President of the A member of the Rotorua Sulphur City Lions World Stroke Organization. He is the Co- Club since 1994, she has held many offices Chair, with Professor Geoffrey Donnan, of within the association. In recognition of her Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA) and has service to the association, she has received been a trustee of The Royal Melbourne numerous awards including an International Hospital Neuroscience Foundation since its President’s Award for Distinguished Service to formation in 1992. Leadership, a International Visionary Leadership Certificate, a number of International President Professor Davis is a Consulting Editor for Awards, a progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, Stroke and Associate Editor for Ambassador of Goodwill, Life Membership of Cerebrovascular Diseases. the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust His major research interests involve clinical and a James D Richardson Honour Award. trials in stroke and the use of Neuroimaging, In addition to her Lions activities, Sheryl has particularly multimodal MRI, in the selection of been active in numerous professional and acute stroke treatments. community organizations, including acting as a Justice of the Peace and as a marriage and funeral celebrant. Sheryl and her husband, Kevin, also a Lion, have one daughter Kirsty who is a Lion in Melbourne, one son Greg, daughter-in-law Jenny and two grandchildren who live in Papamoa, New Zealand.