sheppie's pride - september 2015 edition
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Monthly Magazine of the Lions Club of Port Shepstone, District 410-C, South AfricaTRANSCRIPT
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District 410-C
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October 2015
1st : Ladies Meeting - Den
8th : Directors Meeting - Den
15th : Projects Meeting - Den
22nd : Club Meeting - Den
31st : Lions Bingo - Den
November 2015
5th : Ladies Meeting - Den
6th-8th : Midyear Conference
Weekend - Royal Hotel
Ladysmith
12th : Directors Meeting - Den
19th : Projects Meeting - Den
21st : Club Christmas Party -
Umthunzi Hotel
26th : Club Meeting - Den
28th : Lions Bingo - Den
Birthdays :
October :
1st : Martin Rundle
5th : Jean Masson
9th : Andre Beneke
13th : Jeff Smith
18th : Estelle ONeill
21st : Mike Rodda
22nd : Gary Vogt
22nd : Bondi Horsley
28th : Antoinette Stoppel
28th : Joey Van Niekerk
29th : Pete Stoppel
29th : Anna Compion
November :
2nd : Jenny Vogt
8th : Anita Hulley
14th : Gary Baker
16th : Alastair Warman
19th : Myrna Masson
23rd : Peter Mc Killen
24th : Gayle Wallis
26th : Richard Borradaile
30th : Marcia Mc Garry
Greetings to you all. After a very
f r u s t r a t i n g s t a r t t o t h e
Springboks World Cup 2015
campaign, the team fought back strongly
against Samoa and Scotland putting the
Campaign back on track.
This is very much how Our Sheppie
Pride pulled together at the Port
Shepstone ECL Leadership Camp.
Thanks to Lion Hilton and Lion Lady
Bondi for again convening a successful
weekend and thanks to all the Lions and
Lion Ladies for your support. The
weather also played a role which I
believe it added to the fun and laughter
that the Learners enjoyed. It was great to
see the transformation from muddy kids
to well dressed grownups at the formal
dinner. Compliments to the Port
Shepstone Country Club for their
hospitality and an amazing meal.
Zone 6 Chairman, Brian Porteous,
visited our Club and I want to
thank him for his input.
Our very own Master Chef Nico
de Jong and his team won the
Heritage Day Potjie cookout at
the Port Shepstone Country
Club. He also did a sterling job
cooking a potjie at the Club for
the Scotland Game. Thanks to
past President Al istair for
providing the entertainment. A
great evening was had with our
new big screen.
Some of us went down to the
Pont to see the last leg of the
Matat2Pont. I just want to
congratulate an exhausted Lion
Charles Wallis for completing the last
leg. He is normally a very energetic
person but you could see how he
pushed his body to the limit. Well done
Charles.
Our annual Cataract Day project during
the National Eyecare Awareness
Month of October went off well and we
sponsored ten persons in our area with
the gift of Sight. I visited some of the
patients before the procedure and I was
very proud to be part of such an
amazing organisation. Thanks to Dr
Steyn and his Team and also the
Hibiscus Hospital and their friendly
staff for making this a success.
Have a great October and let's see what
the Boks can do going forward.
Jeff Smith
Club President
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Good afternoon Jeff
Colin tells me he has been selected for a
cataract operation. Wonderful news! What a
difference it will make for him.
Thank you so much to you personally and to
the Lions.
Marlene
Thank you Sheppie Lions for the amazing,
sacrificial, hard work that you do in our
community, and for the support that you
give to our school.
Cornerstone Learning Centre
Congratulations on an exciting, educational
and motivational Leadership Retreat. My son
was fortunate enough to attend and he
arrived home absolutely exhausted and full of
praise for the Port Shepstone Lions. Always
hungry - he said the food was fantastic. Well
done Ladies! The speakers were remarkable
and thought provoking and the challenges
great fun. Many thanks for continuing to
offer our youth this once in a lifetime
experience and for your ongoing
commitment to serving the South Coast
community.
Lindy Visser
Buttheads Beat: Solly, SA wong side!
SPRINGBOK coach Heyneke Meyer is obviously so wrapped up
in rugby at the moment that he hasnt been keeping up with
politics.
If he had taken the time to read more than the sports pages in
newspapers he would have realised that our country is wooing
(pun intended) the Chinese, NOT the Japanese.
If we had lost to the Chinese, President Zuma himself would have
thrown a reed dance parade for the team at Nkandla, but the
Cherry Blossoms? Well, the latter certainly proved that Pearl
Harbour wasnt a once off. The Japanese are the masters of
surprise.
The loss will also teach the Springboks a lesson for cocking a
snook at the Lions. No, not the rugby team that had Sharks
supporters crying into their Castle Lites during the sports bar
curtain-raiser for the Bok game on Saturday, but Port Shepstone
Lions.
The match clashed with the Lions annual dinner for young leaders
from Sheppie High, a formal affair which took place in the hall at
the Port Shepstone Country Club, adjacent to the pub where fans
(jubilant at that stage) were whooping at the top of their voices.
It was a glamorous affair with the young leaders kitted out in all
their finery and one left with a feeling that our country will be in
good hands in the future. Few seemed to notice the sudden,
deathly hush emanating from the bar at some stage, but one could
guess the cause. Oho!
Nevertheless, the volume in the bar was soon turned up again, not
in celebration of course, but for a good old Irish-style wake.
Hats off to the dedicated Lions who have organised this
Leadership Retreat for the past 29 years and there is no doubt that
it has helped Port Shepstone High maintain its reputation as a fine
learning establishment in a country where many others are under
the cosh. Port Shepstone Rotary follows suit shortly when they
hold their annual Youth Leadership Course, also based at Port
Shepstone High, which has been going for 53 years.
Its this involvement and support for all schools by the community
as a whole that will insure our countrys future. Unions and
teachers squabbling about ANAs (Annual National Assessments)
and threatening to go on strike is certainly not setting a good
example to our youth.
There has also been much said in the Herald and social media of
late about teachers being under siege.
By all means, sift out the rotten eggs, but not at the expense of the
vast majority of teachers who are still dedicated to their profession
and pupils who are eager to soak up the knowledge they impart.
Oh, and dont buck the Lions. They have the power to break a
drought. They just have to organise an event and the heavens
open tears from Bok supporters and all.
Bevis Fairbrother - Manager South Coast Herald
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Courtesy :
PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)
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ort Shepstone Lions' 29th Annual Leadership Retreat was held during the weekend of 18-20 September at
PCamp Anerley. 42 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2016 Executive Council of Learners, attended the camp. The full weekend program commenced shortly after they arrived at the camp on Friday with a welcome address by Retreat Convener, Lion Hilton Horsley, a course briefing by Lion
Peter Mc Killen followed by talk on Lions Clubs International by Council Chairman Elect Denis Meyer. This was
followed by, an address by Headmaster Peter Jenkins and the official opening address by Club President Jeff
Smith. The group was thereafter broken up into 5 colour coded teams and took part in various team-building
exercises. After supper the ECL's participated in a very enjoyable ice breaking exercise before heading off to bed.
The ECL's had an early rise on the Saturday morning for an exercise session and a delicious breakfast prepared
by the Lion Ladies. Then it was down to business, with lectures on leadership theory, communication, goal setting,
an innovative engineering exercise, people to people relationships and conflict management. Various presenters
included Pastor Trevor Downham, Miss Kerry Mc Killen and Lions Jeff Smith and Peter Mc Killen. After lunch the
group participated in a very enjoyable and challenging Amazing Race together with Lions who acted as marshals
and transported the teams around the course. Sunrise Farms once again kindly allowed the club to utilise their
farm lands for this course which was organised and run by Lions Nico De Jong and Kevin Ross.
The Grade 11's arrived at the Lions' Formal Dinner, held at Port Shepstone Country Club on the Saturday night,
wearing glittering make-up, elegant evening wear, and smart suits. The main hall and tables had been beautifully
decorated by Lion Lady Jenny Vogt and her team. Emcee Lion Peter Mc Killen did a superb job in explaining the
various formalities and protocols associated with a typical formal Lions gathering. Guest speaker for the evening,
South Coast Herald Manager Bevis Fairbrother, motivated everyone present with his inspiring message. The
Amazing Race floating trophy was presented to the blue coloured "Royals Team". The event was once again a
resounding success.
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n Sunday, the group,
Oonce again had an early start for exercise and breakfast. Then it was on to
morning devotions with Mr
Damian Williams and more
lectures on motivation and
choices presented by Lion
Hilton Horsley, ECL in action
and their evaluation of the
weekend. The af ternoon
session was dominated by the
strenuous and very enjoyable
obstacle course which was
marshalled with much laughter
by all Lions present. The recent
rainy weather and muddy
conditions added to the fun.
The Re t rea t was , by a l l
accounts, a great success and
hats off to Course Conveners,
Hilton and Bondi Horsley and
their dedicated team of Lions
and Lion Ladies. The entire
project was funded by the
Club's charity account together
with generous sponsorships
and support . Leadership
development of our youth is
one of the core projects of
Lions Clubs International and
this project is one of the
signature service projects of
the Port Shepstone Lions Club.
Club President Jeff Smiths
opening addressECLs enjoying the presentations
Headmaster Peter Jenkins
opening address
Retreat Convener Hilton Horsleys
opening address
Lion Peter Mc Killen briefs the
ECLs on the Retreat
Lion Peter Mc Killen briefs the
ECLs on the Retreat
Lion Denis Meyer introduces the ECLs to
Lions Clubs International
Team Building exercises
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Team building exercises Team building exercises
The Yellow Bumblebees Team were first to finish
the Amazing Race
Pastor Trevor
DownhamAmazing Race Intro Amazing Race challenge
Amazing Race challenge Amazing Race challenge Amazing Race challenge
Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!
Estelle ONeill - the
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2016 ECLs in all their finery Guest Speaker Bevis FairbrotherClub President
Jeff Smith
Aphiwe Mvovo replies on
behalf of the guests
Main table - Bevis & Linda Fairbrother, Jeff Smith,
Desiree Du Toit, Peter & Debbie JenkinsCertificate of appreciation
Presented to Kerry Mc Killen
Retreat Convener
Hilton Horsley
Amazing Race winning team the Blue
Royals receiving the floating trophyLions Alastair Warman and Nico De Jong with their guests
Lion Norman and Lion Lady Carol Holmes with their guests
Lion Andre Beneke with his guests Lion Ladies Estelle ONeill and Anna Compion with their guests
Lion George and Lion Lady Audrey Leggett
with their guestsLion Peter and Lion Elsie Mc Killen with their guests
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2015 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT
WEEKEND
APPRECIATION NOTICE
THE LIONS CLUB OF PORT SHEPSTONE
Would like to express our sincere appreciation
To the following companies who contributed
towards the success of this project
YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO
HOST A VERY SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP WEEKEND FOR
THE INCOMING ECLS OF PORT SHEPSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
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The 2nd South Coast Tourism Awards were held
on the 23rd September at Umthunzi Hotel in
Umtentweni. Celebrating excellence and
recognizing individuals and businesses for their
commitment to tourism, these awards brought
together media, stakeholders, government and the
corporate sector in a rather refreshing way a Night at
the Movies where attendees were required to dress the
part.
The event was emceed by no other than cricketing
legend, local businessman and South Coast Tourism
Area Chair for Hibberdene, Pat Symcox. Admittedly,
the audience found it difficult to concentrate as said
Symcox was dressed up as John Wayne as he brought
the house down with many of his quirks and tourism
related comments and stories.
Presenting the awards was Joy Crutchfield in her role
as South
C o a s t
Tourisms
Chair and Justin Mackory, although disguised and dressed as Rocky was
officially there in his capacity as CEO.
Also in attendance was the Ugu District Mayor Councillor Gumede, the
Hibiscus Coast Mayor Councillor Mqwebe as well as Ward Councillors
who participate on Tourism Area Committees and various Municipal
Managers from District and Local Municipalities.
22 awards and special acknowledgements were announced, including
the top award of the evening - the Event Of The Year which was this
year presented to the Lions Club of Port Shepstone in recognition of the
outstanding success of the 2015 South Coast Lions Show. Lion Jean and
Lion Lady Myrna Masson represented the club at the event and Lion
Jean proudly accepted the award on behalf of the club.
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eam Sheppie Lions participated in the inaugural Port Shepstone Country Clubs Heritage Day Potjiekos
TCompetition. The team comprised Lions Nico De Jong (Master Chef), Charles Wallis (Assistant Chef), Ralph Gallagher and Denis Meyer (Potato peelers). The team was very well supported by fellow Lions and their families who attended en masse to enjoy the superb weather and wonderful atmosphere at the club. The
Potjie competition was indeed a Proudly South African event. All the teams "cooked up a storm" in their potjie
pots. Many thanks to Saffron Chefs and Coca Cola for sponsoring prizes towards this Heritage Day competition.
First prize - A bottle of Richelieu Brandy sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring 2 x cooler
boxes, 1 x set of braai tongs and a case of Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - The Sheppie Lions Team. They also
received the floating trophy.
Second prize - 4 x Lunch vouchers (R65 each) sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring a case of
Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - Curnow Garrun Team.
Third prize - 4 x Breakfast vouchers (R45 each) sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring a case
of Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - Wozani Berg Gasoline Team
An On the Spot prize was awarded as well, with Keegan Pieterse doing undercover judging for the cleanest area,
not stirring the potjie and for general spirit of the team and this was won by the Curnow Garrun Team. The prize
for this category was sponsored by The Pasta Factory, Agent - June Surtee-Myers.
The Potjie Competition was a resounding and fantastic success, and the participants of the day indicated that
they would definitely be back next year!!
Al Warman toasts the winning team - Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis, Nico De Jong (holding the trophy) and
Ralph Gallagher with Chloe Wallis enjoying a taste of the delicious food.
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Charles Wallis, Nico De Jong and Denis Meyer
preparing the raw ingredients
Ralph Gallagher, Denis Meyer, Al Warman (resting his eyes)
and Club Mascot Cedric
Chloe & Gayle WallisMike King (opposition spy), Mike Heathcote
and Jean Masson
Nico De Jong & Denis Meyer with the sponsored prizes
won by the team
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uring a recent visit to Ireland, Lion Norman and Lion Lady Carol
DHolmes came across a delightful charity shop run by the Antrim Coast Lions Club. This amazing project has already raised thousands of pounds for community relief projects, including the building
of a house in Bosnia!
They also attended a combined service club meeting whilst on board the
Queen Elizabeth liner together with members of other service clubs and
shared ideas about community service and fundraising initiatives..
Lion Mervin and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow once again visited
their second home in Kusadasi, Turkey during September.
Photo left : enjoying a meal with friends at one of the local
restaurants.
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Congratulations to Lion Charles Wallis for successfully
completing stage 3 of the inaugural Matat 2 Pont Enduro. An
extremely exhausted Charles, together with his seconds
Lions Clayton Curnow and Ralph Gallagher were grateful to make it
to the finish line after a very hot and dusty day on the road.
The inaugural Matat2Pont enduro came to a thrilling conclusion at
The Pont Holiday Resort in Port Edward on Saturday 26th
September.
Three days of riding which started in Matatiele culminated with
enduro, adventure and plastic bike riders speeding over a floating
bridge to the finish line.
The Alfie Cox signature event hosted by Powasol Xtreme Eventing
and The Pont attracted locals and riders from far and wide, including
Brit Keith Maude, who travelled to South Africa just for the event.
The legendary Cox upped the thrill factor with burnouts on a KTM
990 adventure and a 250F enduro bike.
Klint Mills, Managing Director of Powasol Xtreme Eventing, said the
fun ride was an overwhelming success.
Riders arrived at the Matatiele Golf Club on a relatively warm
Wednesday (23rd September) afternoon. They rose early on
Thursday morning and prepared themselves for a journey of note for day one. They were met by Municipal Members under the Red Bull
Arch and led out for a parade through the town of Matatiele with waving spectators and public with beaming smiles to see this new
spectacle that has hit their very humble town. They enjoyed a decent 126km Plastic Bike trail and an 180km Adventure Bike route
which led them to the Kokstad Rugby Club. In Kokstad they enjoyed a meal
and an early nights rest. The route from Kokstad to Harding was a little
easier for the riders but still had challenging moments along the way.
Riders were so excited to ride some of the faster Donkey Paths, those theyre
expected to race in at the 2015 Roof of Africa. Harding to The Pont offered
prestige riding in the heart of the Old Transkei and KZN farmlands.
The finish at The Pont had to be the most memorable moment for all riders
as they had to cross a floating bridge to the finish line.
The floating bridge across the Umtamvuna River
Charles relaxing with fellow Lions supporters
Mike Heathcote, Clayton Curnow and Jean
Masson at the Pont Tree House.
After spending most of the day in the sun
waiting for Charles, an exhausted Lion
Clayton had an early night!
Lion Charles (left) at the finish line
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President : Jeff Smith
Imm.Past President : Alastair Warman
Service Projects : Kevin Ross
Fundraising : Jean Masson
House : Martin Rundle
Secretary : George Leggett
Treasurer : Richard Borradaile
Membership : Alastair Warman
Bar Manager : Brian Eva
Lions Alert : Charles Wallis
Lion Tamer : Ralph Gallagher
Tailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen
Director : Gary Vogt
Director : Mike Marshall
Director : Nico De Jong
Lion Ladies President : Anita Hulley
Lion Ladies Secretary : Audrey Leggett
Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey
Club PRO and Newsletter Editor :
CCE Denis Meyer
email : [email protected]
Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za
Club Facebook Page :
https://www.facebook.com/PortShepst
oneLionsClub
Club Postal Address : P O Box 458
Umtentweni4235
Club Street Address : Lions Den
Ambleside Road, Umtentweni
Who said that tea cozys
only have one use?
Lion Nico proudly displays
his new head gear!
Supporting the Umtentweni Crime Watch fundraiser recently held at the Port
Shepstone Country Club are Lion Dale Mc Garry, Lion Lady Gayle Wallis, Lions
Andre Beneke and Charles Wallis
Lion Andre Beneke celebrated his birthday at Schooners Galley during September
together with fellow Lions Kevin Ross, Mike & Yvonne Rodda, Clayton Curnow, Jeff
Smith and Gary Baker.
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