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LIONS FAMILY LINES Issue 15 – September 2020 This Month’s Feature Article “WORLD SIGHT DAY” The Official By District Vision Chair Newsletter Lion Kevin Hedges of District 201Q3 Appears on Pages 18-19 1 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
CONTENTS NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 3 David’s Notes The deadline for the September edition 4 Membership and Activity Report of the Newsletter will be 20th August Our Newest Lions Family Members Copy received after the deadline, unless urgent, 5 Secretary Richard’s Report may be held over to the following month. Hall of Fame Presentation 6 First Vice-District Governor Steve’s News Please email your articles to lionbeverleyq3@outlook.com 7 Mooloolah Valley Changeover Withcott Helidon Lions Club Grant To ensure a quality print all photographs 8 Caloundra West Supports Rosie’s Appeal should be at least 1MB in size. Forty Years for Brisbane Bunya 9 Naming the Mascot Date Claimers … Camp Duckadang 10 Australian Lions Hearing Dogs 11 New Fence for Dalby Lions Park Lap the Map 12 Club Quiz Called to Higher Service Worth While Watching Type 1 Diabetes 13 Leadership Matters 14 Ashgrove/The Gap News Support for Seniors I am here to work closely with District Chairs 15 Lion Steve Hood – Candidate for District and Cabinet Officers to arrange publicity for Governor their projects and/or special days when requested, to ensure they are properly 16 Lion Graeme Emery – Candidate for 1st VDG publicised. 17 2020 District 201Q3 Convention Update Answer to Last Months Club Quiz Thank you for complying with the lawful requirement to provide Photographic 18 World Sight Day (Our Feature Story) Permission Forms with photos of children (those under 18 years of age), and persons 19 Prostate Cancer - How to Find Out More!! with a disability. Articles received without the necessary authority will not be published. 20 Lions Clubs International Foundation 21 Blue Card System (Qld) Review A copy of these forms was included in the July edition of the Newsletter. Should 23 Youth of the Year you/your Club require an electronic copy Youth of the Year Registration Form please send me an email (address above) and I will forward one to you for your records. 25 Cake and Mint Portfolio 26 Lions Camp Duckadang AGM I look forward to working closely with you to achieve a positive outcome for your Club and 27 Global Causes…”Pause for a Cause” the District for the next twelve months. 28 Vision Beverley Bates District Newsletter Editor 29 Environment Watch Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not 30 Understanding Diabetes necessarily those of the District Governor, Cabinet Members or Editor. 31 Hunger 2 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
We will make planned and, in some instances, adhoc face to face club visits well into 2021 if necessary. An email During my team visits please consider rewarding a member’s exceptional service or leadership in your club. The District Governor may acknowledge a member’s efforts on the recommendation of the Club President. Convention 2021: Over the last five months most of us have found ways to cope with this pandemic and I extend a warm welcome to all our Lions these methods of coping demonstrate our members and more so as we move closer to innate adaptability. We have approached our spring. This bulletin does not just happen, it 2020 convention in such a way. How do we takes an enormous amount of effort from our plan for an event when the goal posts are editor PDG Beverley, and a constant stream constantly moving? We do this by using a of articles from many contributors. Thank you virtual communications technology approach. all! The variety and diversity of articles and This solution is not the ideal, as the face to your projects are a testament to the skills, face event allows us to meet our Lion friends, versatility, and dedication of our District share a drink, share a story etc. just to catch Lions members. up. This is the year we must err on the side I am as you are, continually aware of the of caution. effects and restrictions which COVID-19 has A convention cannot happen without YOU! placed on all of us. To date our meetings, We need your participation albeit virtually to gatherings, celebrations, fundraising and listen, enjoy, meet your District leadership more have been affected. To understand all team and candidates etc. Delegate voting will the regulatory information is a task in itself. be by postal ballot. This convention as I hope that first and foremost all our meetings previously mentioned, will be run using Zoom and projects take the ‘safety-first’ approach if Webinar and I am sure it may tax your we are unclear of the written directions or adaptability and possibly your patience. Give regulations. it a GO! We need your presence and your To those clubs who have resurrected club contribution. meetings with a more cautious approach, To assist you in using this technology, we will thank you for setting an example to us all. run two trial webinars on Monday 21st and Our communities certainly need our 28th September, 7pm to 8pm. The trial assistance and continuing service work at webinar will require you to register as you will this time. Not all activities are a re-run of do similarly for the convention, by clicking on previous activities. Some clubs have looked a registration link. for new ways to carry on our important community projects. Congratulations to all The trial link is set out on page 4. The link will the forward thinkers among us. take you to a web page requesting your name and email address. After pressing ‘submit’ you Club visits: will receive a return email with a link to attend My District Governor’s team will begin face to the trial at the appointed time. This link will face visits soon. We are acutely aware that allow you into the test webinar as many times visit dates may have to be adjusted if COVID as you wish during the hour allocated to it. circumstances dictate. Register in advance for this trial webinar using the following hyperlink. 3 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__J65 MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY 4nmIRKOo65S5JIHkIg REPORT THIS IS NOT THE RGISTRATION LINK TO These figures are correct as at 11.30am on 28th THE CONVENTION! August 2020 This trial will give you the opportunity to test Our total membership number this month is the registration process, attend the trial 1607 a gain of eight people with fifteen new session of your choice, test your computer, members and seven people leave. tablet, or smart phone hardware, and view a 21,930 People served Lions video presentation. It is impracticable for us to solve webinar user and hardware 13 People served per member issues during the convention, hence the 279 service activities (12 Diabetes, 19 reason for the TRIAL webinars. I encourage Environment, 9 Childhood Cancer, 23 Hunger the more tech-savvy Lions to assist those Relief, 9 Vision and 207 other) members who may be less skilled to view this 10,161 volunteer hours since 1st July 2020 presentation. US$15,728 funds donated and US$28,852 The actual convention registration link will be raised made available to you by email to all club secretaries no later than the 10th September These figures include only service activities – and will also be displayed in the next District not meetings and fund-raisers. So far thirty- Bulletin. one clubs have reported their activities an increase fourteen clubs since last month. For now, I wish you another successful and safe period of Lions service. OUR NEWEST LIONS FAMILY MEMBERS On behalf of our DG team we look forward to meeting you soon and learning about your A big welcome to the following new Lions who recently joined us. We all hope you enjoy your club’s members, activities, and challenges. Lions experience. Stay safe. Aspley John Evans Yours in Lionism Bribie Island John Casey David Orton Brisbane Inner North Imas Prahara Ethan Richards Caloundra John Cavanagh Sophie Violanti Deception Bay Anne Free Esk Gary Uhlmann Lowood Mandy Crack Luke Towns Maleny Blackall Range Jean McCulloch Kay Ridge Warner Allen Pais Michelle Wedlake Westbrook Bridgette Englebert District Governor David Orton with Lion Cheryl Photographed at the surprise congratulatory lunch arranged for him by his Club Barbara the Lions Club of Toowoomba West. 4 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
As you will have seen from the notices of motion I sent out on Tuesday 18 August, we are still looking for a candidate for 2nd Vice District Governor 2021-22. Is there someone in your Club who meets the requirements and you think would be a good candidate? Why not tap them on the shoulder and see what they think? District Governor Team visits are about to start, and either one of the team or I will be contacting you to arrange a date. We have In an unfortunately none too rare moment of new criteria for Excellence in Service and procrastination, I turned to the crossword for Distinguished Service Awards, which I will distraction. 10 across was ‘Let nervous have circulated to Clubs by the time you read characters be unpaid helpers’. The answer is this. Please consider worthy recipients in your ‘volunteers’. I know we aren’t meant to take Club or community. cryptic clues literally, But I decided I would prefer the clue to have been ‘Initially locating Enough from me this month – I write this as interesting opportunities 4 new service’ – the westerlies blow – not sure how they knew ‘Lions’. it was time when the Ekka was cancelled. Has your club identified opportunities offered Take Care by the current environment? What are you doing to create the new normal, or adapt and adopt the old normal? Congratulations to Warner who are making and selling masks (1600 at last count) – and getting donations and membership enquiries as a bonus! HALL OF FAME PRESENTATION But, some things don’t change – we still need to report our membership (including no membership changes for the month) each month – my thanks to those who did last month. As an aside, has your Club appointed a Club Administrator? It has no formal responsibilities but can report on MyLion and MyLCI. They are an essential backup to the President, Secretary and club Service Chair. Appoint them using MyLCI – go into ‘Officers’ and change the Officer Type tab to ‘Lions Club Admins’. Another administrative matter we have going Immediate Past District Governor David on at the moment is the need to send Club Greenup on behalf of Past International delegate names and names for the memorial Director Tony Benbow (Australian Lions service to me by 14 September. Full details Foundation) presenting Lion Peter Boge (Lions in my email to Clubs on 6,7 or 8 August. We Club of Pine Rivers Inc.) with a Hall of Fame will provide information on the ballot process Certificate. in the near future. 5 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
Q3. Has your club held a change over this year? Non Yes No Not Yet Return Combined 29% 38% 15% 18% West 18.5% 52% 11% 18.5 Metro 35.5% 30.5% 17% 17% Q4. Did your Club use Zoom to Meet and was it a success? Yes - Some Yes - Very Non No What Successful Return Successful Hello all. Combined 40% 24% 18% 18% Well isn’t COVID the gift that keeps giving. West 48% 15% 18.5% 18.5% Queensland has done a good job of keeping it at Metro 35.5% 30.5% 17% 17% bay but unfortunately we have had a few out breaks, so I urge you all to continue with your social distancing and good hygiene practices to Q5. Does your club have any Social events put the lid back on the pest that is COVID. planned? In my last article I mentioned that there was a lot Yes No Non of interest by clubs within the District to find out Return how other clubs faired during our COVID Combined 47% 35% 18% hibernation and undertook to share the results of West 44.5% 37% 18.5% a pulse survey that was undertaken. These Metro 48% 35% 17% results have been broken down to West (Zone 1 - 5), Metro (Zones 6 – 12) and Combined is both together. Q6. Club's Planned Events (Now, Near Future and on the Drawing Board) When compiling this information, I was at odds as how best to represent the information without it This was a bit of a free text area and again broke being too confusing and after trailing various down to a fairly even split between West and Metro graphs, landed on the format below. I hope it with about half the clubs resurfacing and gives some insight into what the clubs were doing becoming either active or plans to become active during that particular period. It has given the with some really good projects ready to launch. management team a bit more of a glimpse and something to work with. On a different note, I was recently in Adelaide to celebrate my Aunties 80th birthday in the hills Q1. Did your Club meet during isolation? around Hahndorf and was pleased to see the Lions Yes No Non Return Hearing Dog sign proudly displaying the facility. Combined 52% 30% 18% We pulled in to investigate with the hope of having West 37% 44.5% 18.5% a quick look around. Unfortunately, this can only Metro 61% 22% 17% be done by prior arrangement so as not to disrupt the dogs training. I only mention this as when the Q2. Has your Club resumed Face-to-Face borders re-open and we start travelling around the meetings? country again you may find yourself in Adelaide and in particular the picturesque town of Non Hahndorf plan ahead to include the Hearing Dogs Yes No Not Yet Return I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Combined 70% 2.5% 9.5% 18% West Metro 70.5% 69% 0% 5% 11% 9% 18.5% 17% Steve First Vice-District Governor 6 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
MOOLOOLAH VALLEY WITHCOTT HELIDON CHANGEOVER LIONS CLUB GRANT The Mooloolah Valley Lions enjoyed their Withcott Helidon Lions Club was lucky enough changeover, and first Dinner meeting together to be awarded another grant from the gaming since February, at the Mooloolah Country fund last week. The amount of $34,131 will be Club. used in the Men’s Shed portion of the building. It will be used for construction of a dedicated PDG Roley McAtee made the journey from meeting/tea room within the Men’s Shed with Brisbane to be the Installation Officer. a view towards combating mental health. This will make the Men’s Shed facility a separate lockable entity from the rest of the building. The grant will also buy a Big Ass fan with a view to cooling the building in summer, a defibrillator and a range of tools. The Men’s Shed has a current membership of eight who meet every Tuesday morning. Outgoing President Diane Hobson handed over the Gavel and Gong to incoming President Lynda Flanigan, whilst observing social distancing. In the first seven months of the year the Club had a very busy time with an Inaugural Welcome Dinner in August, with over ninety people attending, including twenty-eight newcomers to the area. We are still dealing with council regarding In November, members participated in Lap the complaints from the neighbours regarding the Map for Diabetes and later in the month a building of the shed. Lighting, drainage and Trivia Night, which raised $4520 for drought parking issues are what we are currently relief. In response to the devastating fires in dealing with. January, $3100 was raised in the community with the help of the Country Club and in The club is back from recess and are currently February some members were out in the conducting a raffle for a Weber BBQ which will community participating in ‘Clean Up be drawn at the Withcott Hotel on Father’s Day Australia’. Lion Bruce Horrocks Lions Club of Withcott Helidon In March COVID-19 restrictions were put in place and all upcoming activities were put on hold to keep members safe. The decision was made to donate $500 to Morris House Community Centre to assist families who were struggling to buy food during this time. A few on-line small fund raisers were put in place and members were contacted on a regular basis. Lion Diane Hobson Lions Club of Mooloolah Valley 7 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
CALOUNDRA WEST SUPPORTS ROSIE’S APPEAL The Lions Club of Caloundra West Inc. participated in a local food drive to support the Rosie’s Winter Appeal for Rosie’s Friends of the Street in Caloundra! The Lions Club of Caloundra West in conjunction with Positive Property People and IGA Bellvista collected donations to support the Rosie’s Winter Appeal. Donations included the following items: Cuppa noodles … Socks Long life milk … Muesli bars Coffee … Sugar … Biscuits Milo … Cordial … Tea Bottled water … Mini tuna Baked beans … Spaghetti Lions Bob and Jan with the items donated. Sardines … Small fruit jelly cups Mini cereals … The donation drive ran for the month of August Mini UHT milk plain and flavoured and the local residents, sponsors and club Individual chips … Nut snacks members were very generous with their support. Fruit poppers Lion Tara Pentecost 8 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
NAMING THE MASCOT Earlier this year, our Club was truly fortunate and received a Lion Mascot donation from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund. As the Mascot will be serving the local community, we decided to invite the community to name their own Mascot. In addition, we believed this would be a good avenue to lift the spirit of the community (which have been dragged down by the pandemic). In May, we took advantage of the technology After a few months of voting, we noted the and posted a “Naming Competition” on our feedback received was wonderful and we were Facebook page. The post was also shared by able to better connect with the community. a local magazine (My Village News), thanks to their continued support. Matthew Poon Marketing and Communications Chair In Mid-June, we took our Mascot out to a Teneriffe Lions Club popular local site, the Powerhouse Market, and invited the community to meet the DATE CLAIMERS FOR Mascot in person. Our Mascot was loved by CAMP DUCKADANG the local community and was a focus of the market, especially by the young children. Our Fri 25 – Sun 27 September Club has also taken the opportunity to Lions Camp Duckadang … Working Bee introduce the public to the service and background of the Lions Club. BYO food and drinks as per usual The Naming nomination was closed on the arrangements. 19th June and we received over seventy amazing name suggestions for our Mascot. Contact person: PDG Greg Rollason The names were carefully reviewed and (H) 07 3408 1998 considered by our members and we shortlisted the suggestions to the final two (M) 0431 598 560 names, Chester and Tenner. (Email) greg.rollo@bigpond.com Once again, we invited the community to do a final bidding on the two names via Facebook Fri 13 – Sun 15 November and My Village News. Lions Camp Duckadang … Working Bee After the final round of voting, we are proud Details as above. to announce the name of our Mascot as Chester. Beth Zazlan who was the winner of the naming competition, was presented by our president, David Jonas, with a Lions Club cuddly teddy bear and a $30 gift voucher as the prize. It is worth noting that Beth has kindly donated the voucher to a local charity, Valley Hearts, in the knowledge that one of their clients would really appreciate the treat of a coffee and cake. 9 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
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NEW FENCE FOR Lions Club member Julianne Shipway played an instrumental part in instigating the new DALBY LIONS PARK equipment and fencing at the park. One of Dalby's much-loved parks has received “The Lions Club of Dalby established the park a new fence to enhance the appearance and and it’s been there for as long as I can safety of the facility as part of Western Downs remember, however, I noticed it needed an Regional Council's capital works program. upgrade for the needs of younger children in our community”, Mrs Shipway said. The new black powder coated fence adds an impressive aesthetic to the park while “Since the new equipment and fencing has ensuring children are kept safe from highway been put in, I’ve noticed a lot more people traffic. bringing their children to the park and there seems to be someone there all the time Council Spokesperson for Recreational because it’s in the perfect location”. Spaces and Cemeteries, Councillor Carolyn Tillman, said the upgrade of Dalby Lions Park “On top of the Council upgrades, the Lions not only enhances the look of the facility but Club is also looking to complete more work on will also entice travellers to use it as a resting the picnic shelter area for our Centennial spot. Lions Project”. "Council has provided many upgrades to this The Dalby Lion's Park is located on the corner park over the years however the striking new of Curtis Street and the Moonie Highway in fence adds another great feature to the Dalby. space," Cr Tillman said. Lion Rob Jempson Secretary "Our parks and open spaces play a big part in our active vibrant communities so I'm proud to see so many advancements happening around the region as part of our capital works programs. "The Dalby Lions Park features toddler appropriate play equipment and this fence adds an important safety feature ensuring the little ones are kept well away from the road which gives parents that extra peace of mind”. On November 14th Donate a gold coin and walk together "This park is the perfect facility for travellers as it offers public toilets and is the prime With those seeking a solution. position on the Moonie Highway to offer our visitors a nice place to stop, rest and spend All funds raised will go towards prevention, awareness, some extra time in our town." and research in the fight against diabetes. 11 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
Club Quiz Worth World While on the Wide These pictures form the name of a Club in Watching Web the District … Can you name the Club? Looking for recruitment or service videos file:///C:/Users/Richard/Downloads/video s_available.pdf Not just another day at the office https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLFZxy pzWis From the archives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGW- WX77zjY TYPE 1 DIABETES Juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes. Symptoms of this includes feeling tired or low on energy and mood changes, unexplained weight loss, being thirsty and Called drinking more water than usual, and going to the toilet more often than usual or bed wetting. To So the 4 T’s Symptoms of high blood glucose are: Higher ➢ Tired ➢ Thin Service ➢ Thirsty ➢ frequently going to the Toilet Lioness Vi Onyett .. Lioness Club of Caloundra Lion Bernadette Craig DIABETES Chair 2020-2021 12 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
LEADERSHIP MATTERS #15 experience but have not served as FVDG/DGE Seminar Group Leader or Lions Clubs “Your organization needs you to be the lead, International-directed Institute faculty. not the lid. If you are not growing as a leader, you've become the lid.” ― Saji Ijiyemi ⧫ Advanced Lions Leadership Institute Dates: 15th to 17th April 2021 LIONS INSTITUTES 2020/2021 Location: Brisbane Fee = $125 USD Each year, we have numerous opportunities to Application by 15th January 2021. participate in quality learning activities. I am sharing the initial planning for three major The Advanced Lions Leadership Institute is programs, subject to the prevailing targeted towards Lions who are looking to take conditions. on a leadership role at Zone, Regional or District levels. Please consider this advance notice and make a diary note if you wish to apply. It focuses on higher level leadership skills, managing project portfolios and dealing with the ☺ I will provide an update well in advance responsibilities of senior leadership within of the close of applications. Districts. Applicants must have completed a ⧫ Regional Lions Leadership Institute successful term as Club President but have not Dates: 19th to 21st February 2021 attained the position of 1st VDG (a 1st VDG elect Location: Tasmania – TBC is eligible). Fee = $125 AUD Note: There is no requirement for candidates for Application by 31st December 2020 the position of District Governor to have completed the ALLI, although it is seen as The Regional Lions Leadership Institute desirable. targets Lions and Leos who are looking to take on leadership positions at Club or District ⧫ Faculty Development Institute levels for the first time. It focuses on the skills Dates: This Institute is not scheduled required to build teams and manage people to take place in CA7 for 2020/2021. effectively. It also builds knowledge of Lions’ activities outside of Club level and includes strategies for making change to move our organization forward. There are no pre-qualifications. ⧫ Lions Certified Instructor Program Dates: 26th to 29th March 2021 Location: Sydney, NSW Participant’s fee Fee = $200 USD District supports a $125 AUD reimbursement, Application by 26th December 2020. subject to an annual cap, for your participation The Lions Certified Instructor Program is in Institutes based in Australia. Other cost designed to develop and expand the number of details will be available on the application the most skilled Lions’ trainers. Lions who forms. complete the LCIP are eligible to serve as If you are interested in any of these faculty at locally approved institutes (ALLI, opportunities, please let me know. I am happy FDI, LCIP), as well as International to put you in touch with a participant from FVDG/DGE Seminars and other training- previous years, so you can talk direct about the related events conducted by LCI. course content and the value of the Institutes. From July 2020, it is a requirement to have Please consider… LCIP certification to be on faculty for these training programmes. ❖ Leadership is everyone’s business! There are several pathways into LCIP. This course covers Lions who have training Alan Brooks – District Leadership Co-ordinator 13 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
ASHGROVE /THE GAP NEWS SUPPORT FOR SENIORS After nearly five months of having to rely on Breaking the COVID chains can be difficult at technology to communicate with one another, the moment with many restrictions still in Ashgrove/The Gap Lions members have place that make our usual job of serving the finally held a face to face meeting, keeping Community that much harder but Lions Club social distancing in mind of course! It was of Roma was able to host its annual BBQ to good to be able to actually feel that some level open the Senior’s Week celebrations in the of normality has finally returned. Maranoa on Sunday 16th August. Prior to this, our President, Susie Green, After preparing a COVID Safe “Plan” and suggested we met at the Lions shelter at “Checklist” the Club was happy that we were Walton Bridge for an informal barbeque on a in a position to meet the challenge with Social Sunday lunchtime. This was well attended by Distancing the order of the day. Lions members and their families as well as Councillor Steve Toomey and Trent Wiseman, LNP candidate for Cooper. It was a lovely day and a chance to catch up with everyone. Using every table at our disposal we were able to create a setting that enabled the Seniors to still interact with each other and the air was filled with lots of laughter and they all agreed it was a great day. Many have been subject to increased isolation and enjoyed the chance to catch up with friends. Our first members' meeting in over five months. Another sign that life is becoming less In conjunction with the Maranoa Regional restricted is that we plan to hold the official Council who provided a cake that was cut by changeover of our office bearers, which has “Peg” the oldest Senior present on the day, the been delayed for over two months. This will Club fed forty-three Seniors in a COVID Safe now be held at the headquarters of Voices of setting. Birralee at the end of August. With the easing of restrictions we can also start to look at ways of getting back into fundraising mode. We have our first activity arranged for the end of August/beginning of September, which will be a Fathers’ Day raffle. The prize is a hamper filled with great gifts suitable for any father so if you see us outside Ashgrove Woolworths please support us, as by doing so you help us to support the The Club welcomed the opportunity to local community. support this vitally important sector of our Community. Lion Allan Turner Secretary Lion Paul Hutchinson Secretary 14 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
LION STEVE HOOD CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2021-2022 They are an ethical and professional company that will allow me the flexibility to take on the District Governor role should I be successful. I have been heavily involved in several social clubs and associations. • Ambassador Speaker for the Prostate Cancer Foundation for eight years • President, Secretary and Treasurer of Boral’s social club on a number of occasions • President of the Australian Embassy Social club in Washington DC • Australian representative of the Foreign Joints Non-Commissioned Officers Association (FJSNA) a prestigious association of NATO aligned countries and My Fellow Lions acknowledged by the American Joint Chiefs of Staff. I was born in Victoria and lived a somewhat nomadic life moving up and down the eastern seaboard and PNG due to my father being a sailor. Interests outside of work: We finally settled in Victoria where I did most of I am the proud father of three wonderful adult my schooling. At the age of 15, I followed in my children. My eldest daughter lives on the Gold father’s footsteps and joined the Royal Australian Coat, my second eldest is raising her family in Navy as a Junior Recruit and have proudly worn Roma and my youngest enjoys the benefits of that uniform for 43 years. I served 20 years before living at home with Lion Sharon and me. leaving full time service in 1996 and transferring to the Naval Reserve where I am an active member I am an active Lion, a Registered Marriage working in the Brisbane Defence Force Recruiting Celebrant, Naval Reservist and ride my motorbike Centre as an Interviewer. for enjoyment. When I left the Navy, I found that a year ten education left me somewhat lacking with I am fortunate to work for a good Australian company that allows flexible working hours and employment prospects although I’d had some have the option of reducing my hours accordingly. incredible postings with at times, daunting responsibilities. I have ceased my Celebrant work but will maintain registration and in the near future I will To initially rectify this, I studied for twelve resign from my Reserve commitment later this months at a private institution to gain civil recognition in IT while working nights. This led to year so I can commit and focus my time towards my employment with Boral who gave me a wealth Lions and do justice to the role and to our of opportunity. I worked in their corporate IT District. division for eight years, before becoming a I have received the District Governor’s award on Training Manager in their Concrete division. two occasions, Zone Chairperson of the year, the James D Richardson award along with a Melvin The Global Financial Crisis gave me the Jones Fellowship, and while recognition is always opportunity to move sideways into a safety role nice, like all Lions it is about doing the best you within Boral’s Asphalt Division and a couple of can with what you have. years later into another safety role within the Building Products Division, a role that allowed me Please vote for me as your District Governor in to travel around the State and overseas. In 2013 I 2021-2022. gained employment with APA, an energy infrastructure company that operates an important pipeline that runs through our District. 15 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
LION GRAEME EMERY CANDIDATE FOR FIRST VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2021-2022 They include • President 5 years • Secretary, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Christmas Cake Chairperson • Caboolture Recycle for Sight Manager since 2014 • Combined Services Dinner recognising local Police, Ambulance and Fire Services I served on District 201C2 Cabinet for four years and District 201Q3 Cabinet for seven years in the following roles. Zone Chairperson Regional Chairperson • Disaster relief, drought relief and wild dog I was born and raised in South Australia mainly fencing in the South East of the State. • Guiding Lion for Wamuran and Caloundra West Clubs I am the 3rd eldest of six boys and worked on the • Committee member for the Caboolture family farm before trying my hand at wool District Convention in 2019. classing. I found the distance between stations a challenge so decided to join the military in 1968. In the role of 1st Vice District Governor, I pledge to continue to give my commitment and leadership Training was in Adelaide before moving to skills to District, the District Governor, and fellow Sydney. For a country boy the change to city life Lions. was daunting. After a couple of years, I met and married Dell before being posted to Malaysia for I look forward to being a member of District 201Q3 two years. Management team also. I returned to Sydney before changing jobs to I am proud of our organization, and what Lions further advance my career with postings to Clubs are able to achieve, not only in their own Penrith, Newcastle, Melbourne, Wagga, community but also worldwide. This is achieved Melbourne, before taking retirement in 1993 to through the members desire, commitment, and Adelaide. dedication to serve their fellow human beings. I have an enormous passion for Lions and try to I worked for a Tyre company as Warehouse admin display that passion in the service work I do. I was manager for 20+ years. Nearing retirement I instrumental in the Service program for Wild Dog transferred to another tyre company here in Fencing at Quilpie and drought relief. Brisbane for a further eight years. I have attended an ALLI course. Numerous I played Aussie rules until injury forced me to give District Conventions in C2 and Q3, One it up. I then turned my hand to coaching mainly International Convention in Sydney. Assisted in Under eighteen year old’s. the formation of the Lions Club of Sandstone Point. Guiding Lion to Caloundra West and My other passion has been water skiing, and 4WD Wamuran Lions Clubs. touring, to Cape York, Simpson Desert. I have taken a liking to doing cruises over the past few During my time in Lions I have received many years. Awards – together with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. I joined Lions in South Australia in 2001 and I under take this role with the ongoing support of transferred to the Lions Club of Morayfield and my wife and fellow Lion, Dell District in 2008. I have always been very active both in leadership positions and “hands on” Please vote for me as your 1st Vice District activities. Governor 16 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE 2020 District 201Q3 Convention UPDATE October 3 via Zoom Toowoomba Grammar School Plans for the 2020 District Convention are progressing. The Convention will now be a one-day ZOOM Webinar, and it will be jam-packed with all your favourites, even if they are somewhat condensed : Flag Ceremony; Remembrance Ceremony; AGM; Youth Forum; Introduction of District Governor and Vice District Governor Candidates; and the presentation of the 2019-2020 Awards by IPDG Donna Hedges. Our Key Note Speaker will be Past International Director Ron Luxton – zooming in all the way from New Zealand. We will also have a special tribute to the forty-four years of service that the Lioness Clubs of the district have given. A webinar link will be sent out in the first week of September and Lions will need to register using this link. This link is NOT the link to the Webinar. A link to the Convention Webinar will be sent to your e-mail immediately after you register. You will still be able to register on the day of the Convention. Don’t worry – instructions will be included. Fiona Roberts Convention Chair ANSWER TO LAST MONTHS CLUB QUIZ Miles 17 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
These two programs provide the opportunity for Lions Clubs, even in these times of restrictions and disruptions to normal community service activities, to undertake projects which are not only low cost in nature, simple to carry out but are also achievable in the COVID-19 environment. Firstly, LEHP gives all Clubs the opportunity World Sight Day – the most important to engage in projects which are designed to advocacy and communications day in the eye raise awareness of these important and life health calendar is on Thursday 8th October changing initiatives. Life changing in terms and this annual event will focus global that thirty-two per cent of Aussie kids aged attention on a range of issues surrounding fourteen and under have never had an eye test blindness and visual impairment. When was despite the recommended age for a first test the last time you got an eye examination? being three years old and the sad fact that one What about your family, friends, neighbours in five Australian children may have an and colleagues? undiagnosed eye condition which impacts on their capacity to function at school and their Initially started by the Lions Club future opportunities in life. International Foundation as part of the Sight First campaign in 2000, World Sight Day is LEHP provides a wide range of promotional now coordinated globally by the International material which highlights the importance of Agency for the Prevention of Blindness under strategies to identify vision issues and the the VISION 2020 global initiative which aims importance of having regular eye tests. A to promote a world in which nobody is quick visit to the LEHP website at needlessly visually impaired. (https://www.lehp.org.au/) will show the various resources, programs and importantly The importance of Vision and Sight related how Clubs can access the wide range of issues in the Lions Club organisation is resources for distribution by Clubs that is evident by it being one of the five priority available. Global Causes for community service. Experience shows that optometrists, libraries, One of the main aims of World Sight Day is community centres, early childhood centres to raise public awareness of issues all welcome receiving these resources which surrounding blindness and visual they distribute on our behalf. impairment. Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Consider how you as an individual Lion, Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Lioness or Leo or your Club support this Recycling Program and is headquartered in initiative? Queensland and operates throughout Australia and overseas. Our District has two Recycling Centres, one at Redcliffe and the other at Caboolture where the process of sorting, cleaning, grading and packing takes place using specialised optical equipment. Unfortunately because of Covid19 restrictions the access to a workforce from Commonwealth Our District’s primary Vision focus is to and State programs has been put on hold and support two key Lions Programs - Lions Eye the centres are not processing the spectacles Health Program (LEHP) and Lions Recycle for as normal. Sight Australia - which are centred on the Please continue to collect the spectacles from awareness and prevention of blindness and your outlets or if your Club does not visual impairment as well as providing participate in this Program go to their website refurbished quality spectacles to men, where all the information you will need is women and children in need across the globe available. who are without the financial capacity to (https://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/health/ purchase even the cheapest pair. vision-hearing/recycle-for-sight/ 18 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
Information will be circulated to all Clubs PROSTATE CANCER – when the centres are again able to receive the spectacles etc you have collected. HOW TO FIND OUT MORE!! The following are but a few things you and your Club might consider doing to support A message for those members and their these important Lions Programs in families who have experienced prostate conjunction with World Sight Day 2020: cancer or who would like to know more. The • Have a public information stand on Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia puts World Sight Day (or any day in on excellent webinars on issues around this October) at your local shops or disease. The information below provides shopping centre. Perhaps combine it some information on their next event and how with Diabetes information, some you can participate. I trust you find it useful membership information, a raffle or - I certainly have in the past. even Christmas Cakes. • Post on Facebook and your Club Prostate Cancer Survivorship: website information concerning The Long Run Lions Vision Projects and World Sight Day in the weeks preceding it. For the first time, we’re bringing together experts from New York, Vancouver, Sydney, and • Repost the District Facebook posts which will feature World Sight Day. Perth to talk about the challenges of prostate cancer survivorship. Club members know what works in their communities and the opportunity to We’re calling it out – men impacted by prostate undertake some community service projects again whether it is for the first time cancer face specific challenges that are seldom involvement with these Programs or your addressed in mainstream healthcare delivery. continued support is encouraged. Our latest research pinpoints seven priority actions as a practical platform for change. My thanks to the many Lions and Lions Clubs across our District who support Vision Projects. Register early to receive a copy of our Survivorship Essentials Framework and send I encourage Clubs to become involved in these great community focused Programs and if I your thoughts to our panellists before the can provide information or assist in any way meeting. please contact me. JOIN US TO TALK ABOUT IT! Keep an eye out in next month’s District Newsletter for information about LEHP Children’s Vision Screening Program and what 7-8pm (AEST) is planned for our District. Wednesday 23 September 2020 Best wishes to you all CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Kev Hedges District 201Q3 Chair (Vision and LEHP) 0437 088 868 This webcast is proudly presented by the kevhedges@optusnet.com.au Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia with thanks to the support of Astellas. PDG Norm Jensen District Chair Lions Prostate Cancer Project 19 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
I will get back to you, I don’t want you to donate your hard earned money until the current situation is clarified re tank branding from Clubs that have donated and the instillation of these tanks is happening in the affected areas. Melvin Jones Fellowships: Good news on this Lions of District Q3, front. Lions Clubs International Foundation have realised what great support they get Our District came up with US $ 52,164 which from Australian Lions and have decided to in anyone’s reckoning is bloody marvellous, pay for one of the Staff in our Newcastle thank you, thank you all for a fantastic effort, National office for some hours each day to but that was pre-COVID-19. look after L.C.I.F. matters. This will eliminate I am the first to realise that Clubs will be doing the delay of the past in receiving Melvin it tough in the coming months and fund Jones Fellowships or in fact anything to do raising will be down on anything we have ever with the Foundation. I will be able to pick up done before. the phone and speak to someone in Newcastle with any problems I may have. For My plan for the coming year with District the present Progressive Melvin Jones Governor David and his Cabinet is to ask the Fellowships will still come from Oakbrook Clubs respectively to donate to Lions Clubs USA but hopefully this will also come into our International Foundation but in the following control. format. Personal Donations: This is ongoing as part Small Clubs maybe be able to donate $ 125- of Campaign 100 for the next 2 years ( we 00, Medium clubs possibly $250-00 and the have been given another 12 months because Larger Lions Clubs that are more secure in of the Pandemic) Remember your donation of their finances could donate $1,000 or even $100 US is tax deductible and receipts will more if they are able. now be issued from Newcastle and as always No matter what you donate as a Club, Lions our money is banked and kept in Newcastle Clubs International Foundation will be there for Australian needs. for you in times of need. That is about all I have, remember if you They have done so on numerous occasions want a guest speaker I am available, you already. So, if you have a donation to make, could get two for the price of one. Until the Pease consider the Lions Clubs International next time, be Well and be Safe Foundation in your deliberations. Cheers News: Lion Bob Goldsworthy L.C.I.F. District Chairman Q3 Water Tanks: I wish to advise that this is being sorted by the District Governors in the affected areas and is progressing as well as is possible in the current times. I hope to have more information for those who have donated in the past, or Clubs wanting to donate now to the tanks appeal. Please hold your donation for tanks at the present time. 20 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
BLUE CARD SYSTEM (QLD) REVIEW There are several changes to the Qld Blue (source: Lions Australia Child Safe Policy Card system being introduced to take effect Section 7b, page 8 from 31 August 2020 (refer to link for full https://lionsclubs.org.au/wp- details - content/uploads/2020/01/2020-LIONS- https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/datas AUSTRALIA-CHILD-SAFE-POLICY.pdf) et/blue-card-services- Thus, the Lions Australia Child Safe Policy newsletters/resource/600b8773-443e- expects a higher standard than that 419f-93ce-86a8704e9137). permitted by the Frequency Test outlined by One of the changes being introduced refers Blue Card Services for the requirements for to a “Frequency Test” (see page 2 for full Lions members to Blue Cards. detail). The new Frequency Test can be used Therefore, a Lions member who has direct in certain circumstances to check as to involvement with children or youth whether or not a person would be required participating in Lions projects, activities or to hold a Blue Card when working with events will be required to hold a Blue Card children for not more than 7 days in a or Exemption Card even if their involvement calendar year. is for less than 7 days in a calendar year. Frequency Test versus Lions Australia If you have any questions regarding the Child Safe Policy Requirements above matter, please feel free to contact me. There have been a number of enquiries from PDG Donna Hedges Lions Clubs seeking clarification if the Child Safe Officer “Frequency Test” detailed by Blue Card Lions Australia Services can be used to allow their members to work directly with children/youth at Lions Youth Programs (activities/events/functions) without being required to hold a Blue Card if they do not engage in this type of work in excess of 7 days in a calendar year. While this is a fair question to pose based on the new Blue Card Services “Frequency Test”, it needs to be understood that a Lions Club and its members must comply with not only the legislative requirements relating to Blue Cards but also with Lions Australia Child Safe Policy requirements for Working with Children Checks (currently referred to as Blue Cards in Queensland). The Lions Australia Child Safe Policy - Section 7(b) - states “…......... the member of any Club operating Youth Programs who has direct involvement with young people, obtain a Working with Children Check or equivalent in their State…”. 21 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
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LIONS CAMP DUCKADANG 10.The newly elected Board will meet at the conclusion of light refreshments. Notice of Annual General Meeting Eligibility to become a Director: (Article The Annual General Meeting of Lions Camp amended at Special meeting 08 August Duckadang will be held as follows: 2010). Date: Sunday 18 October 2020 A candidate for the office of Director shall: Venue: Pine Rivers Lions Den at Petrie. From -- be nominated by a member (‘Member’ here the roundabout in Petrie, travel west along means ‘Club’) and Dayboro Road approx. 1km, turn right into -- be an active member of a Club; or Woonara Drive, and then first left before the water tower. The Lions Den is fifty metres on -- be by invitation of the Board. the left. Latest UBD Map 88 Ref: G20. Other notes: Time: Arrive to register at 9.30am for 10.00am meeting. Directors are bound by the rules of audit and company laws applied by the Australian Agenda: Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). 1. Club Delegates register for voting cards and reports. All attending are asked to sign Directors’ obligations include Board meetings, the attendance book. working bees, promotion of the Camp, and serving on committees. 2. Welcome by Chairman Graham Hunwick. How to nominate for the position of 3. Receipt and adoption of Minutes of the Director: Please note the simplified procedure:. previous AGM held 02 November 2019. Nominations for the position of Director 4. Receipt and adoption of Reports. shall be by a letter signed by the President 5. Receipt and adoption of the Auditor’s or Secretary of the Club, stating that the Report on statements of receipts and Lion concerned is an active Member of the expenditure for year ended 30 June 2020. Club. 6. Election of Director to vacancies (2). Please forward the letter so that it is received by the Secretary P O Box 437 Graham Hunwick has resigned as from the STRATHPINE Q 4500 by 5.00pm Monday 01 2020 AGM because of work commitments. October 2018. His skills and knowledge, and a wide range of contacts and abilities helped produce a Voting: vision for the Camp and solutions to problems. Clubs are eligible to send voting delegates according to the numbers reflected in the PCC Rodd Chignell completes this three current MD Directory, and in the ratio of one years term but seeks re-election. (1) delegate for every ten members or major Expressions of interest are called for a three portion thereof. Written advice of Delegates year term for these two vacancies. duly authorised by the Club President or Secretary is to be in the Secretary’s hands 7. Appointment of an Auditor for the year by the commencement of the AGM on 18 2020/2021. Our current Auditor Michael October 2020. (This may be emailed to me McFillin of McFillin Audit Services has by Friday 16 October or brought with you to indicated his firm is willing to continue in the AGM). this role. Auditor: Ms Chantelle Pienaar. Directors may be nominated by their Club 8. Any business of a general nature. as one of their Voting Delegates. 9. Light refreshments will follow the close of Peter J Boge the meeting. Secretary to the Board Email: pboge@bigpond.net.au 26 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
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An update as to when our receiving depots will reopen will be provided when available. THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 28 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
ENVIRONMENT WATCH Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. How often have we heard this phrase? And, of course, the possibilities are endless for all three arms of the catchphrase. Most Lions are aware of the amazing recycling we do with spectacles, repurposing them for underprivileged countries, selling of used and new stamps to Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation, and the Collection points for bottles of certain glass and plastics. Another brilliant way to recycle is to collect ring pulls from cans – soft drinks, beer, canned tuna, salmon and vegetables. Not only are we reducing our footprint by collecting these, we directly benefit another of our Lion’s charities – Lions Australia Spinal Cord Fellowship. It is such a simple project that can be managed by one member of our clubs. Does your club meet at a sports venue or hotel? Approach them about collecting the ring pulls: most will be only too happy to be involved and this is something happening in some clubs already. What do you think? Ready to add another Environment project to your efforts serving your community? Debbie Williams 0488 406 371 District 201Q3 Environment Chair 29 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES Eat Healthy for Diabetes … Choose a wide variety of foods including fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, lean meats and low- fat dairy foods. Include high-fibre, low-glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate foods. To manage your weight, it’s important to reduce your total energy (kilojoule) intake. Limiting saturated fat can also help your body’s insulin work better and keep blood fats in the target range. A dietitian can help by recommending the best food choices for weight loss and for reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sugar and Sweeteners… People living with diabetes can include small amounts of sugar as part of a healthy eating plan. While alternative sweeteners are not necessary, some people may still choose to use these to add sweetness without adding sugar and kilojoules. If you choose to use sweeteners, be aware that swapping sugar for a sweetener in a recipe— or buying products labelled ‘sugar-free’—does not guarantee they are a healthy choice, or that they won’t affect your blood glucose levels. Always check the nutrition information to make sure the product meets your needs or discuss this with a dietitian. If you use sugar, remember to only use a small amount, such as a teaspoon of sugar in a cup of tea or coffee, a teaspoon of honey on porridge or a thin spread of jam on toast. Alternative sweeteners are not suitable for everyone. Sweeteners are not recommended for infants and young children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the use of alternative sweeteners with a dietitian or health professional. People with diabetes who use insulin or certain blood glucose-lowering medications are at risk of hypoglycaemia (‘hypos’ or low blood glucose levels). Products containing alternative sweeteners, such as diet soft drinks, diet cordial or sugar-free lollies, should not be used to treat hypos. People with the condition ‘phenylketonuria’ also need to avoid alternative sweeteners. (Referenced from NDSS – The National Diabetes Services Scheme) Try to eat foods with reduced salt, fat and sugar. Read the ingredients panel on packaging. Use the 100g column and choose foods with 10g per 100g in the fat and sugar, and less than 120mg per 100g in the sodium. With diabetes “no one size fits all”. Advice from your Medical Practitioner or Dietician is recommended. Lion Bernadette Craig DIABETES Chair 2020-2021 30 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
GLOBAL CAUSE - HUNGER Now that Clubs are “re-awakening” and reviewing and planning for the new LIONS year …. It is time to lock into the Club calendars activities for the Global Causes (Vision, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer, Environment and HUNGER). DATE CLAIMER …..So mark down May 2021 as HUNGER month and start planning for your Club’s event to highlight the efforts you are going to undertake each month and more particularly, what you are going to follow through in May as a service event. Perhaps it will be a community barbecue for the homeless, a barbecue to raise funds for the many providers for homeless folk who struggle with adequate and substantial meals … if you are going to take photos of your event, please be respectful when capturing images of children, people with disability, and so on (noting the policy for the submission of photographs). LIONS working in the community can have their images passed to the District Newsletter Editor and, equally as important, log the event in MyLion with the photo to have your Club’s event recorded. Clubs may be considering donations of food and funds (perhaps Christmas Cakes to charities) over the Christmas period to the various mobile kitchens – remembering that not all charities follow the LIONS lead in 100% of donations by LIONS being used to support our community – if you are unsure, I would be happy to assist you in your choices. District Governor David’s theme is to “Make a Difference through Service”. Our service to the HUNGRY can make a difference. Lion Rob Craig District Chair 31 “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE”
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