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201Q2 District Governor’s Bulletin November 2016

Greetings to all Lions, Lionesses and Leos

Here it is another month of my year gone. It is only four months, but we have nearly visited all clubs. I believe there are only seventeen clubs left to go. We had been to nine clubs this month, going as far south as Sarina and as far north as Cooktown. The visits have been fun, informative and very productive.

So far this month I have inducted seven new members in three clubs. Also we have two new Leos Clubs one attached to Hughenden and one with the Whitsunday Club. All up there have been 71 new members in Q2 since July. We are growing slowly but surely.

It has also been with regret that we have farewelled some of our members. I know it is the age we are and must be prepared to say goodbye to

Official bulletin of 201Q2 District

District Governor Brian Hewett Townsville Ross Valley Lions Club Inc

Issue 5 : November 2016

Lower Herbert Halifax Lion Lady Rose Tento celebrated her 100th birthday at the Club’s 53rd anniversary.

Pictured with DG Brian Hewett and Rose is Club President Keith Phillips.

friends and family, but it is never easy. Our own family lost Carl Colman who belonged to Alice River Lions.

I hope everyone is ready for the Convention in Ingham. I believe it will be one to remember. The committee have worked very hard to make sure all runs well.

We are off to Q4’s Convention and we were lucky enough to also be invited to Q1’s convention. I find it very interesting to see how other districts run theirs and you always learn something.

After Convention Jan and I will be taking a month off to spend some time with family over Christmas and New Year. But I am always as close as the phone call, and if you need any help don’t hesitate to call. If I can’t help I will find someone who can.

Brian Hewett, District Governor 201Q2 Mobile: 0410 328 382

THE ELEVENTH HOUR OF THE ELEVENTH

DAY OF THE ELEVENTH MONTH

REMEMBRANCE DAY


I am a simple poppy

A reminder to you all,

That courage, faith and honour

Will stand where heroes fall.

I am not a badge of honour.

I am not a racist smear.

I am not a fashion statement

To be worn but once a year.

I am not glorification

Of conflict or of war.

I am not a paper ornament

A token … I am more.

I am a loving memory,

Of a father or a son.

A permanent reminder

Of each and every one.

I'm paper or enamel

I'm old or shining new.

I'm a way of saying thank you

To every one of you.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11 November 2016

At a recent dinner meeting, Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club had the opportunity to celebrate thank one of their longest serving members and one of life’s true gentlemen, Frank Pappalardo a Cairns local and cane farmer with a strong desire to help his local community. Frank joined Lions in 1972 and has sponsored a number of long serving Lions.

Lion Frank was inducted into Lions on the 9th of October 1972 by then President Mr. P Savina and has been a Lion for 44 years. When Frank first joined Lions the membership dues were $9 and the semi-annual dues $16.67.

Frank has been Lion Tamer four times and had perfect attendance awards on several occasions and is now a life member of the club.

Congratulations to Frank on achieving this milestone and thank you for your service to the Cairns community during this time. We also thank all long serving Lions for making Lions what it is today.

Pictured: (below) Lion Frank Pappalardo with President Jo Lynes and (bottom) Lion Frank with Lion Sam Lemura who Frank sponsored into Lions in 1975.

Cairns Barrier Reef Lion recognised for 44 years of

Lions service


COVERAGE:

Every single farmer that has been visited by Aussie Helpers was contacted by Virtual Psychologist and introduced to the service via either phone, email and/or text and provided further information about access, support and information.

In addition farmers (and their families) from all over the country engaged in the service when required as a result of media coverage via press, radio, website, word of mouth, pamphlets, Aussie Helper shopping mall stands and social media.

The busiest period of service was after hours from 8pm onwards and on Sundays.

Text messaging was common in those areas that had good mobile coverage otherwise the more remote areas utilized email or phone.

All at risk clients that were identified by the volunteers (and reported back to the psychologists) were followed up via phone within 12 hours or when available.

A breakdown of the areas where recorded engagement occurred. This does not reflect the number of times the caller engaged in the service, only the number of clients contacted/engaged per area.

Barcoo shire ............ 28 Hughenden.............. 23 Boulia ...................... 25 Ilfracombe ............... 27 Bulloo Shire ............... 2 Lightning Ridge...........2 Charleville ................ 27 Longreach................ 37 Charters Towers ...... 41 Quilpie ..................... 20 Cloncurry ................. 18 Walgett .................... 19 Collarenebri ............. 12 Winton .................... 39 Georgetown ............ 62 Yaraka ..................... 24

It should be noted that in recent months (as word spread of the service) we have received calls from farmers in nearly every state seeking psychological assistance as a result of environmental factors that cause significant psychological distress on their emotional state.

Many of the presenting issues were focused on grief and loss, financial strain, relationship difficulties and abuse that are all perpetuated by the strain caused via the impact of environmental factors.

We had one significant case in Queensland (details of area withheld due to confidentiality) where the police and ambulance were called due to significant mental health issues. This was an ongoing situation that required considerable time to navigate.

Via our live chat we had one known suicidal caller who threatened to take their own life.

THANKS: It has been my pleasure to deliver the service to

the farming community and I thank Lions for their valuable

Some time ago LCIF approved grants of US$20,000 to each of Districts 201Q1, 201Q2, 201Q3, 201Q4, 201N1 and 201N4 in order to assist with the mental stress being caused to the rural community by the continuing prolonged drought. The funds were combined and sent to District 201Q2 where the Lions Club of Townsville Castle Hill was charged with the responsibility of administering the spending of these funds.

The directive given to the Castle Hill Lions Club was that the Grants were approved to provide funds to facilitate a program of individual mental health counselling to farmers and their families suffering from the effects of the ongoing severe drought. The program was envisaged to take place at the farmhouse gate with the help of Aussie Helpers.

In February of this year, District 201Q1 requested the return of their funds to carry out a project in their District and the 201Q1 funds were immediately returned to District 201Q1.

On 21st October Castle Hill Lions were issued a directive by the LCIF Co-ordinator MD201 to immediately return the funds contributed by Districts 201Q3, 201Q4 and201N1 and to freeze any remaining funds pending further advice.

This left our committee in an embarrassing situation where we had no further funds to pay for the services rendered and costs incurred by our psychologist over the preceding weeks and for future services. This resulted in the immediate need to close the service being provided by Lions International.

The monies spent have been used exactly in line with the original directions from LCIF and the results have been hugely successful to the extent that we have almost certainly saved lives and the work done has brought many compliments to the Lions organisation.

Our Drought Relief Committee is extremely saddened and embarrassed by the abrupt closure of this project which was providing such wonderful results in the outback areas of our country.

Lion Graham Fraser

Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club

support.

I can safely say that you made a difference to many clients and you knowingly contributed to saving the life of a young family in Queensland along with assisting many others to address mental health issues and in some cases just supporting people through sheer loneliness, anxiety and depression.

As of the end of October all psychological services will be ceased and Lifeline will be recommended to those in need. The website and all reference to Lions’ support will be removed.

Mental Health Counselling Report Sadly this is the final report on the Mental Health Counselling project which commenced in

April 2016. This is an extract from the report of our Psychologist, Dervla Loughnane.


On the 30th August one of our well known and much loved PDGs passed away in Mackay. Past District Governor Lion Jim Bowman had been ill for some time, however this didn’t stop him from still being very involved with Lions.

PDG Jim as the driving force behind the Mackay Seniors Branch Club, chairing this Club until his death. He first joined Lions as a Charter Member of the Proserpine Lions Club and later became involved, in the establishment of Camp Kanga, holding a position on the Board of Directors until 1995. PDG Jim was District Governor of District 201Q4 in 1979-1980 and was awarded the 100% Governor’s Award. He was also a Life Member of the International Association of Lions Clubs and held two Melvin Jones Fellows.

PDG Jim and his partner Lion Muriel travelled around Australia for 10 years before returning to settle in Mackay. Jim leaves behind his partner Muriel and daughters Caroline and Katrina as well as the many, many mates he made during his life time.

Vale Past District Governor Jim Bowman

Lions Club of Townsville Northern Suburbs members attended a meeting with Mundingburra Rotary Club, an interesting night with plenty of good fellowship. Lion Toni was the guest speaker for the night and her talk on what Lions do was well received.

The Rotarians had many questions about Lions and I am sure that it was an eye-opener for them to realise our involvement in many projects that they do.

Pictured (from left) President Barry Wadsworth, PDG Aussie and Lion Toni Lanphier and Lion Mick O’Brien.

Members of Townsville Northern Suburbs Lions visit Mundingburra Rotary Club meeting

Whitsunday Leo Club

Pictured (above): Lion Maurice Kite, Leo Coordinator, with DG Brian Hewett during their setting up of the

Whitsunday Leo's Club.


Is your Club having difficulty recruiting younger members ?

These days young people live in a fast, technological world, and to be frank, they generally report that they find our lengthy dinner meetings and our club procedures and customs a little boring and somewhat time wasting.

In general terms, the younger generation reports that they have an interest in supporting their community, but wish for short, sharp projects deriving an immediate outcome, then move onto another. Our Lions Clubs generally find it difficult and therefore very slow to drive the change necessary to attract younger people, and as a result, are missing out on generational change.

We all need to refresh our member ranks and one answer may be to form a Young Persons Branch of your Club.

You will find that after the initial setup, they require little work other than showing limited ongoing support. With a young persons’ Branch of your own Club, you will find that they will show interest in younger persons’ issues such as youth on the street, mental health, youth suicide etc, and this interest in your local community will complement your parent club program.

The suggested age span is 18 to 30 years, following which they will come across to your Parent member program, as they already are members of your Club.

In other words, by installing a Branch Club of young members now, you are ‘growing your own replacements’ bolstering and ensuring your club’s member future.

A little about Branch Clubs generally

A Branch Club requires only five members to start, the members are included and counted as part of the ‘parent’ club, and they hold their own

meetings and select their own projects.

A Branch Club elects a President, Secretary and Treasurer, whilst the ‘parent’ club elects a liaison officer from their own club and all four form the Executive of the Branch Club.

The Branch Club may open its own set of accounts and in practice, the Branch Secretary sends regular reports of activity hours and membership changes to the parent club and these are counted in the parent club reporting. The management of MyLCI for the Branch Club is undertaken by the parent Club Secretary.

Further Information For further Information on Branch

Clubs, please contact

GARY KENNY District Membership Coordinator [email protected]

Ph: 0402 081 960

Is a Branch Club of Younger People an answer to your Club’s future membership?

mailto:[email protected]


After the passing of Lion John “Sandy” Hughes, the Lions Club of Ayr noted that the Lions Stamp Club Collection that Sandy had started many years ago (and was still an activity that the club continues to collect stamps for today) was due to the kindness of Michael L’Hullier.

Michael had been collected and donating stamps to the club for the past 15 years, after meeting Sandy who lived across the road from him. Sandy had made many attempts to lure Michael into Lions but at the time Michael had been busy with a sick child and then the Lower Burdekin Ski Club.

Michael’s community spirit was ignited when he and his daughter took up fundraising for the SIDS Foundation to help research and support for families who had lost a child due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Taking to various pubs and establishments they ran raffles and Goose clubs, raising thousands of dollars for the charity.

As Michael and Pam’s children grew and extra curricular activities followed, Michael was asked to ‘help’ as boatman (due the former volunteer resigning) for an event over a weekend at the Lower Burdekin Ski Club where his children attended. That was in 1987 where Michael’s use of his small motor mechanic skills were found to be invaluable and he stayed on, making President in 1989, Vice President in 1990 and many other roles up until 2000.

Having been invited and accepted into Fuller Masonic Lodge here in Ayr in 1997, where Michael is still a member today, his service to his community and to others has been impeccable. Over the last 13 years, while Michael has been a member, he has been on the committee of the Barra Bash Fishing Competition where each year funds have been raised and donated to the Burdekin Fisheries Restocking Programme and the fish from the competition donated to the both the Ayr and Home Hill Home for the Aged.

It was about time that the Lions Club of Ayr Inc acknowledged Michael for his efforts over the last 15 years in helping our club and that of the Australian Chapter of the Lions International Stamp Club. The stamps are cut precisely in accordance with specifications of 1/4 to 1/8 inch around each stamp and then sent to the coordinator Ross Paine. The stamps are then checked, sorted and set out in pages to be auctioned once a year. The money raised then goes to the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation to assist in purchasing walking aids for children with cerebral palsy. Each year these stamps can raise as much as $7000.

It was great to see a warm and supportive turn-out on the night with Michael, his wife Pam and daughter, having the District and Deputy District Grandmaster and members of Fuller and Townsville Lodge, in honour of Michael’s award on the night.

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Community Award presented by Ayr Lions ...

(above) Lions Club of Ayr President Jan Hatherell presented the Lions Community Service Award to

Michael L’Hullier.

(above) Lions Club of Ayr President Jan Hatherell presented the Club’s bannerette to District Grandmaster

Les Keen of Townsville Freemasons Lodge.


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Also attending the evening for her full accreditation as a Lions Hearing Dog, after passing her assessment along with accreditation as a registered Queensland Assistance Dog, was Piper with her owner and Lions Hearing Dog Recipient Lion Beverly Ruth.

It was a great honour to have Lions Hearing Dog Foundation CEO David Horne all the way from Adelaide, home to the only training centre in Australia for Lions Hearing Dogs.

After four months of visit’s from the Lions Club of Ayr Inc members to support Piper’s training and financial support to the foundation, Piper passed with flying colours, with David going on to say during his presentation that Piper was the best he had seen in all his time of training and assessment with the foundation, due to the support during training and placement to Piper and Beverly by the Lions Club of Ayr Inc members.

During the evening Piper was also awarded her LCI Certificate of membership and induction into the Lions Club of Ayr Inc as an honorary member with Lion Beverly accepting on Piper’s behalf and sponsor Jessica Jarred awarded a 100th Anniversary sponsor pin and certificate. Beverly’s daughter and two grandchildren proudly attended the evening alongside her.

After an eventful evening our special guests District Grandmaster and Fuller Lodge Master Lou Davies were presented with the Lions Club of Ayr Inc bannerette to

… and Piper receives accreditation

(above) Lions Club of Ayr President Jan Hatherell with Lions Hearing Dogs Foundation CEO, David Horne.

(above) Treasurer and member sponsor Lion Jessica Jarred, President Jan Hatherell, Lion Beverly Ruth and

honorary Club member Piper.

(below) Lions members, guests and family members with Freemasons from Townsville and Ayr enjoy dinner

together.

acknowledge their friendship in service, respect and support of Fuller Lodge member Michael on the night. After a light supper the evening officially wrapped up around 8.00pm with members and guests staying on until close.

(article submitted by Lions Club of Ayr Inc President Jan Hatherell)


Alice River Lions report on recent activities Alice River Lion Ken Archer, new to the club and

recently appointed bulletin editor has sent through several photos from the Rambler bulletin—the first bulletin to be produced by the Club since inception eighteen years ago in 1998!

Congratulations Lion Ken on a great job!


Mareeba Lion Robert John (John) Wallace is hospitalised in the Princess Alexandra Hospital spinal unit in Brisbane following a horrific motor vehicle crash involving a horse in a remote destination.

John is able to receive visitors and a number of Mareeba Lions have visited John as he receives treatment for his injuries.

John appreciates the visits, and the Lions and local memorabilia which adorn his ward.

John’s postal address while in hospital is:

Robert John Wallace (patient) Spinal Injuries Ward

Princess Alexandra Hospital 199 Ipswich Road

Woolloongabba 4102

… and Mareeba Lions welcome new member

Pictured below: Lion Marie Moretto being inducted by Zonie Gilbert Teitzel, while sponsor President Dee observes. Lion Marie had just completed an 80km bike ride.

Mareeba Lion in Brisbane Hospital Spinal Unit

Atherton Lions welcome Victorian Lions at Large

Lions Club of Atherton were pleased to welcome to their October business meeting two Lions at Large visitors from Geelong Central Lions Club. Lions Ken and Monica Hose gave members a rundown of their Club and its current activities, after which President Russ Hilder presented them with a Club banner.


Lower Herbert Halifax Lions hold double celebration

What a night it was at the Lower Herbert Halifax Lions Club recent celebration of their 53rd Birthday at the Lucinda Hotel.

The night was a double celebration with one of the Club’s Charter Members wife, Lion Lady Rosa Tento celebrating her 100th Birthday that very night. It was so fitting to have Rosa there celebrating her birthday on the Club’s Birthday. Rosa has not missed many of these occasions in the past 53 years.

The celebration was attended by the District Governor Brian Hewett and wife Jan, Mayor Ramon Jayo, Club members and many from Rosa’s family and friends.

The meal provided by the Lucinda Hotel was delicious, good food, great company and the night was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Pictured (above): Cutting the Club’s birthday cake (from left) DG Brian Hewett, Rosa Tento, Vicky Chinotti and

Club President Keith Phillips.

((below): Mayor Ramo Jayo presents Rosa with her certificate.

Four Tully Lions Club members helped with the sight screening conducted by Innisfail Optical on all Prep students at Tully State Primary School for World Sight Day. Many thanks to Lauren and Seb for giving up their time to carry out this wonderful program.

Tully Lions take up the Challenge


Lions Barry Wadsworth and Mick O'Brien of the Northern Suburbs Lions Club Townsville setting up to serve, and serving the 80 children from Townsville schools participating in the Future Leaders Eco Challenge promoted by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Townsville Northern Suburbs Lions serve future leaders in

GBRMPA’s Eco Challenge

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Reef Guardian schools program began in 2003 and sees students, teachers, their communities and local environmental agencies make positive environmental changes for the marine environment. The Reef Guardian Schools initiative currently has more than 270 schools, 7400 teachers and 120,000 students involved in building the Reef’s resilience.

Whitsunday Lions judge local Peace Poster competition

Whitsunday Lions local club judging of this year’s Lionjs Peace Poster was held on Friday 21 October at the Whitsunday Christian College. Eight students were awarded art packs this year by the Club, with the overall winner being Hayley Dibbin (pictured below with Whitsunday Lions President Betty Wilson, Zone Chairperson Gloria Demartini and Lion Sue Graville).

Hayley’s poster (pictured above) will now go on to the 201Q2 Lions Convention in Ingham in November.


LCIF CALLS ON LIONS FOR HELP Dear Lions, Lioness and Leos,

Yet another disaster in the world and your foundation Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) has been asked to assist with the devastation that has hit Haiti and the East Coast of America.

On the 6th October 2016 Hurricane Mathew crossed the coast of Haiti and has claimed more than 870 lives, according to local officials, with thousands more displaced after the storm flattened homes, uprooted trees and inundated neighbourhoods.

Officials have reported an outbreak of cholera and are fearing a breakout of other diseases in Haiti. The Hurricane has continued on and has lashed the east coast of America causing damage and flooding to several states and cities.

The Lions Family in Australia continue to help the Lions in the rebuilding of other parts of the world devastated by disaster.

LCIF doesn’t forget the needs of Australian communities where over the last few years with the storms, flooding and bushfires have caused so much damage in those areas. Recently LCIF has awarded a US$10,000 emergency grant to District 201N4 to help with the flooding.

Your donation to the LCIF Disaster Relief Fund will enable much needed assistance to be given to those people effected. Send your cheque in Australian Dollars to your District Cabinet Treasurer. Your donation marked as such is eligible to go towards a Melvin Jones Fellowship or Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship. You could conduct a bucket collection in your local community.

100% of every dollar donated to LCIF goes to the people in need.

Please help

Yours in Lionism,

Tom Becker

DG Brian inducts new member into Whitsunday Lions Club

District Governor Brian & Lion Jan Hewett visiting the Whitsunday Club on 26th October for their monthly dinner meeting. The DG also Inducted the club’s newest member Joan Collings. A great roll out for the evening.

Pictured (above): Zone Chairperson Lion Gloria Demartini, Lion Jan, DG Brian and Club President Betty.

(below): Newest member Joan Collings, D.G. Brian and sponsor Lion Lynda Baxter.


Prostate Cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These abnormal cells continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way and sometimes spread outside the prostate into nearby or distant parts of the body.

What are the symptoms? In the early stages there may be no symptoms at all,

however in later stages some symptoms may include: feeling the sudden urge to urinate, finding it difficult to start urinating and there is poor flow, discomfort when urinating, finding blood in the urine or semen and some pain in the lower back, upper thighs or hips. These symptoms may not mean that you have prostate cancer, but if you do experience any of them go and see your doctor.

Although this disease is part of my Health portfolio, I am writing this as one of my close male relatives is having treatment for prostate cancer. It all started with the above symptoms, was let go too long and now it has spread outside the prostate to his abdomen and chest, he is not in a good place. He is 76 years old has been a surfer, golfer and played other sports, someone you

would say 12 months ago was a fit looking bloke, and he is now paying the price of a late diagnosis.

What are the risk factors? AGE: The risk of getting Prostate Cancer by the age of

75 is 1 in 7 men, by the age of 85 it increases to 1 in 5

FAMILY HISTORY: If you have a first degree male relative with prostate cancer, you have a higher chance of developing it, the risk increases if you have more than one male relative with prostate cancer the risk increase.

There is a lot of information available, however my own advise is to have a check-up with your GP even if you have no symptoms at all. I started my check-ups at the age of 48, I am clear so far. It would not hurt to get a clear bill of health.

If you wish other information you could phone Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia on 1800 220 099.

PDG Aussie Lanphier District Health Research Projects

H: 07 4779 9756 M: 0408 188 852 E: [email protected]

Prostate Cancer — what you need to know THREE FACTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

• In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men • • More than 30,000 men die of prostate cancer in Australia every year • • More men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer •

Health B Chairman Aussie reports

Townsville Lions at play!

Lions Aussie, Renee and Toni from Townsville Northern Suburbs Lions Club having fun at the "Big Circus Party" for Cooper (7) and Jackson (4) in October.


Atherton Lions serve it up to Bikefest enthusiasts

It wasn’t all work and no fun for Atherton Lions at the annual Atherton Bikefest in October. Besides cooking up bacon and egg burgers, sausage and onion on bread, and hamburger and salad rolls, members were treated to some spectacular demonstrations by a couple of national champions. It was a real pleasure to see whole families with kids of all ages outside in the fresh air instead of stuck indoors on computers!

Set alongside the Rail Trail adjacent to Prior Creek, the bike park, is a valuable asset to the area, with exciting further development of the Rail Trail site planned to include more family oriented activity areas, as well as create some extensive botanic gardens.


The year of Lions Centenary 2017 is coming up fast. Members of Australian Lionsonoz, the very first Australian online Lions Club (e-club), felt it was important to acknowledge the Centenary and also their own humble beginnings and commemorate being 8 years chartered. Their Club’s Charter was handed over at the Melbourne National Convention in May 2009.

This Lions Club acknowledges its beginnings and its current work across Australia and chose to mark the Centenary with a community project.

Chairman of the Australian Lionsonoz Centenary Project, Lion Jeff Mott, said that Australian Lionsonoz is made up of members who live all over Australia and on the third Monday of each month, they come together online and report on their activities, recite the Lions Purposes and support each other in attempts to add to the work of Lions all over Australia. Once a year many of the members join with the Lions Vanners group and travel to Multiple District and District Conventions often being very well represented.

Australian Lionsonoz has 42 members, and whilst members are on their travels they are able to help Lions and visit Lions Clubs wherever they happen to be.

The Lionsonoz Centenary Committee met early in 2016 at Wooli (47km south east of Grafton, with a population of approximately 490), to ascertain what type of project would be suitable to commemorate the Lions Clubs’ Centenary and to recognize that it was the Wooli Lions Club that sponsored Australian Lionsonoz as a Branch Club in 2008.

A plaque which will probably be placed on the brand new double barbecue, which the Clarence Valley Council is installing in the Lions Park at Wooli. It will be a tasteful reminder to the community of Wooli and its visitors that a very innovative Lions Club originated here. The official unveiling of the plaque is to coincide with the July 201N1 Cabinet meeting in 2017, hosted by Grafton Lions Club and to be conducted at Wooli.

Australian Lionsonoz Centennial Project

Pictured (above): Lion Warren White of Australian

Lionsonoz assists Lion Mike Ticehurst of the Tamworth

Peel Valley Lions at one of their projects; and (below):

Australian Lionsonoz Lions Lynne Mott, Yvie Kearns and

Jeff Mott discuss the Lions Centenary project with Peter

Birch of the Clarence Valley Council.


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Dear Lion,

Lions do inspiring things. For 100 years, we have joined together to change the lives of neighbours next door and under-served populations around the world. Now that's reason to celebrate.

Your club's centennial celebration is the perfect opportunity to share your achievements and spread the word about what Lions do in your community. When people learn about the difference you're making as a Lion, I know they'll be inspired to join you in service. And there are so many ways to include your community in the celebration.

Invite family and friends to serve with you on your

next Centennial Service Challenge project so they can experience the power of service. Plan a Legacy Project to showcase your club and connect with community. Host a special centennial celebration that highlights your achievements, your projects and the opportunities to serve with you.

Let's make the most of our centennial. So keep serving, keep celebrating and keep inspiring your community!

Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

A message from your International President : inspire your community


The dry humour of the British ... In a train from London to Manchester, an American

was berating the Englishman sitting across from him in the compartment.

‘The trouble with you English is that you are too stuffy. You set yourselves apart too much. You think your stiff upper lip makes you above the rest of us. Look at me... I'm me! I have a little Italian in me, a bit of Greek blood, a little Irish and some Spanish blood. What do you say to that?’

The Englishman lowered his newspaper, looks over his glasses and replied,

‘How very sporting of your mother!’

And another thing … If walking is good for your

health, the postman would be immortal.

A whale swims all day, only eats fish, only drinks water—and is fat!

A rabbit only eats vegetables, runs and hops all day long, but only lives five years.

A tortoise doesn’t run or do anything energetic, yet it lives for 450 years.

And you tell me to exercise? I don’t think so!

Storms and anchors ‘Suppose,’ says the old salt of

a sea captain, testing his new recruit, ‘that a sudden storm springs up on your starboard side. What would you do?’

‘Throw out an anchor, sir,’ says the new sailor.

‘And what would you do if another storm sprang up aft?’

‘Throw out another anchor, sir,’ the raw recruit replies.

‘Now,’ says the captain, ‘a storm springs up forward of the ship. What would you do this time?’

‘Throw out another anchor, Captain.’

‘Hold on, hold on. Where are you getting all these anchors from?’

‘From the same place you're getting your storms, sir,’ replied the new recruit.

He got to keep his job.

Three for a dollar A grocer put up a sign that read ‘Eggplants, 25¢ each

- three for a dollar.’

All day long, customers came in exclaiming: ‘Don't be ridiculous! I should get four for a dollar!’

Each time the grocer meekly capitulated and packaged four eggplants.

The tailor next door had been watching these antics and finally asked the grocer, ‘Aren't you going to fix the mistake on your sign?’

‘What mistake?’ the grocer asked. ‘Before I put up that sign no one ever bought more than one eggplant at a time.’


Please update your records with the following changes to

contact details ...

Editor’s notes ... The Northern Lion is emailed to all Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs in District 201Q2, as well as to the Governors of all other Australian Districts.

There is no monthly deadline, but please be aware that entries received late in the month may be kept for the following issue. This excludes urgent information, which will always be included.

Please send photos 200KB or higher and articles in Word or Publisher format, rather than pdf.

EDITOR: ANNETTE CLAY Email: [email protected] Phone (H): 07 4091 2378 Phone (M): 0402 328 073

Why don’t you let everyone know what YOUR Club is doing?

The Northern Lion is emailed out monthly to 76 Lions and Lions Branch Clubs, 13 Lioness and 6 Leo Clubs, District Officers, Zone Chairs, Development Teams, Health Groups and Project Chairs in the 201Q2 District, as well as to all other District Governors in Australia—many of whom then pass it on to the clubs in their district.

There’s a great audience out there who will be very interested in what you are doing in your Club and how you are doing it.

And it’s as easy as ...

Take a photo or two of your members at work or play.

Attach your photo to an email and address the email to: [email protected]

Write a bit about the activity in the email and send it!

201Q2 Cabinet Secretary (new):

Pat Young Ph: (H) 4725 5175 (M) 0403 503 206

Email: [email protected]

Global Membership Co-ordinator:

Gary Kenny

NO LANDLINE—Mobile only: 0402 081 960

Women in Lions Co-ordinator:

Audrey Kenny

NO LANDLINE—Mobile only: 0411 527 921

District Chairman IT & Webmaster

Zones 6 and 7 Secretary: Amanda Harrison Townsville Barrier Reef Lions Club 11 Luke Court, Bushland Beach 4818 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0448 969 478

Alligator Creek Lions Club: Changed meeting times, now meeting at 4.00pm 3rd Sat of month at Alligator Creek Bowls Club 10 Parkland Road Alligator Creek 4816.

Atherton Lions Club: Dinner meetings 4th Tuesday now at roving venues Phone: 0448 336 035 for details

Innisfail Lioness Club: Secretary: Elaine Harrison Email: [email protected]

Gargett Branch of Mirani Sugar Valley Lions: Email: [email protected]

Mackay Seniors Branch Lions Club: New President: Joyce Senini Ph: 4958 8222 Mob: 0428 453 889 Email: [email protected]

Malanda Lions Club: Secretary: Edward Griffin Mobile: 0427 452 551

Malanda Lioness Club: Email: [email protected]

Mareeba Lioness Club: President: Lyn Dyer Phone: (H) 07 4092 1095 Phone: (M) 0409 921 096

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