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JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER
IN THIS EDITION
MESSAGES FROM THE CEO
AND CHAIRMAN
The ears for the deaf and
hard of hearing
MEET OUR LATEST
PUPPIES
OUR NEW WEBSITE
ALHD’S MERCHANDISE
SHOP
PO Box 164
T: (08) 8388 7836 E: info@lionshearingdogs.com.au
m.au www.lionshearingdogs.com.au
Hahndorf
H h d f SA 5245
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
It is unbelievable to think we are halfway through
2020 already, and what a year it’s been for us all.
We have witnessed the horrific bushfires, suffered
a global pandemic, and collectively overcome
many challenges faced throughout the year so far.
I’m proud to share many of the incredible
achievements we’ve made as a team in spite of
these challenges.
We kept in touch, whilst staying apart. Our ALHD team found inventive
ways to continue to provide services to the deaf and hard of hearing
community. Our support and admin teams were able to work from home
whilst our trainers spread their working spaces across our centre to
maintain social distancing and work within COVID-19 requirements.
Eleven Hearing Assistance Dogs placed so far in 2020. Despite these
setbacks, we have delivered 11 dogs to people across Australia who are deaf
or hard of hearing. The borders are still off-limits for most, so interstate
placements are especially difficult at this time. We have managed to
practice social distancing and follow health protocols during interactions
to ensure all staff and recipients’ health is paramount.
Expanding our services - Medical Alert Dogs. Diabetes is one of the five
core Lions Pillars and was identified as a need in Australia that we have
the capacity and expertise to support with our provision of Assistance
Dogs. There will be more exciting news on this program to come.
To manage a team that can make achievements like this during a global
pandemic makes me delighted to be CEO of this wonderful organisation.
But of course, without support from Lions Clubs and their Members, none
of this would be possible, and for that, I must sincerely thank you for your
service, especially throughout this tough year. Your sense of community
and togetherness has certainly supported the wider community through
an especially difficult time.
Yours in Lionism,
Lion David Horne
Chief Executive Officer
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MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN There have been many exciting, strategic advancements here at ALHD over the last six months, all leading us into a period of vast growth. As a Board, we regularly meet with the Management team to oversee the organisation’s strategy and new business. CEO David’s leadership through a gruelling 2020 has been impressive and you can see this in the achievements that David has outlined in his message on page two. I’ve spent some of my time going through our new website, something we have needed for some time now. Seeing ALHD represented in such a fresh, bright manner was energising, and I congratulate the team for their hard work putting this together. I am sorry to tell you of the retirement of our long-term Board Member and Treasurer, PDG Graham Smithers, after almost 30 years involved with ALHD. During this time, Graham has even acted as interim CEO to support the organisation through crucial transitional periods. To honour Graham’s incredible contributions to ALHD upon retirement, we named one of our new puppies in the training program, Smithers (you can meet him on page four). Thank you Graham for your outstanding work for ALHD. I’m pleased to welcome our new Member of the Board and Treasurer, PDG Megan Butler, to the team. Megan is a Member of the Lions Club of Elizabeth Playford and is no stranger to ALHD. Megan has supported ALHD with the sponsorship of Hearing Assistance Dogs Indi, and Jakeb, our 600th dog. Welcome, Megan. As we move on to the remainder of the year, I want to thank two groups of people. The first is the ALHD staff who have and continue to face unique and uncertain circumstances. Their response has been full of initiative, drive and determination which has been first-class. I also wish to highlight and thank our fellow Lions from Broome to Sydney and Darwin to Hobart for their ongoing support and commitment that allows ALHD to continue its great work. Yours in Service, PDG Rhys Roberts OAM Board Chairman 3
PUPPIES!
Meet some of the new pups in our
foster puppy program:
Name: Betty
Date of Birth: 03/02/2020
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
About Me: I am a well-mannered five-month- th
old puppy, you’ll often find me curled up under
my Foster Carer’s feet or practising fetch with
my tennis ball.
Names: Smithers (left) and Toby (right)
Date of Birth: 22/03/2020
Breed: Tenterfield Terrier
About Smithers: I’m lucky enough to be
named after ALHD’s recently retired Treasurer,
PDG Graham Smithers!
About Toby: I’m a quiet and reserved puppy
who loves cuddles.
Name: George
Date of Birth: Jan 2020 (approx.)
Breed: Fox Terrier x
About Me: At just four-months-old, I was
donated by a very special person and arrived
at ALHD in late June. I am a very polite yet
energetic puppy.
Sponsorship
These puppies are only able to become incredible Assistance Dogs
with the ongoing sponsorship and support from Lions Clubs and
their Members. For more information or to become a Sponsor, please
contact ALHD on 08 8388 7836 or at info@lionshearingdogs.org.au.
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OUR TEAM
Pictured:
Back (L-R) Darren Cold-
well, Nick Liemandt, David
Horne, Marcello Romeo, Alix
Katala.
Middle (L-R) Mary Knight,
Tass Schmidt, Jodie Snud-
den, Jo Gale.
Front (L-R) Laura Harris,
Bella Pearson, Belinda Hen-
schke.
OUR NEW WEBSITE
Our new website has been launched and we are incredibly excited about
it. It’s bright, bubbly, and full of all the information you might want to
learn more about Australian Lions Hearing Dogs. There’s even a special
spot for the Lions Clubs that have generously supported us in the last two
years, that are listed and that will be updated each month to reflect their
support.
We’d love for you to jump on the website, scroll through, and let us know
what you think. Anyone trying to visit the old website will be simply
diverted to the new one, to ensure we don’t lose any online visitors.
To visit the new website, go to www.lionshearingdogs.com.au.
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LIONS CLUB SUPPORT H AN
Each year, we receive incredible financial T
Y
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support from Lions Clubs across Australia
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without which we could absolutely not
continue our services. As a not-for-profit
organisation and Lions initiative, we rely
just so heavily on donations from Lions
Clubs.
We understand 2020 has been a difficult year for many Clubs, with many
well-deserved fundraising activities for bushfires early in the year, and
limits on fundraising efforts due to COVID-19 restrictions. This has resulted
in a great impact for ALHD as well, seeing our overall revenue decrease by
approximately 80% compared to this time last year.
Thank you for the much-needed contributions Lions Clubs have still
managed to make to ALHD throughout this difficult time. We appreciate
and acknowledge your efforts and support towards ALHD during such a
tumultuous period. Thank you.
LEAVING A LEGACY
Leaving a gift in your Will is a simple and sustainable
way to support ALHD beyond your lifetime.
For many, it can be challenging to think of life after you have gone, but a
Will is crucial to ensure your wishes will be met. If you don’t have a valid
Will already, we urge you to consider the importance of completing one.
We also encourage you to consider your circumstances, your friends, and
your family, and discuss your intentions with them and/or your solicitor. A
charitable gift left in your Will to ALHD is an incredible honour for ALHD,
and no matter how large or small, it enables us to continue our life-
changing work in the Australian community. Your gift can leave a footprint
for years to come. We encourage you to let us know your intentions and
become involved in the ALHD community before this time comes.
To discuss how to leave a gift in your Will, including the rewarding
benefits during your lifetime, please feel free to contact Alix Katala for a
confidential conversation, on 08 8388 7836.
Your love for people and dogs will carry on into the future.
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SHOPPING WITH ALHD
We have some exciting new ALHD merchandise for sale. Each purchase
you make supports people across Australia who are deaf or hard of
hearing. Here are just a few of our featured items!
$10
2021 Calendar
With each month comes
$5 40th Lapel Pin
a gorgeous new dog!
Wear your pride
Beanie
Keep warm
in the winter
weather
$15
$7
Jute shopping bag
Eco-friendly shopping with
Making a purchase your spiffy new bag
To purchase these products and see what else we have for sale, please visit
www.lionshearingdogs.com.au/shop or phone ALHD on 08 8388 7836 to
arrange EFT/cheque payment.
Prices above do not include postage costs. 7
ALHD BOARD & MANAGEMENT
CONTACT DETAILS
Chief Executive Officer Chairman
Lion David Horne PDG Rhys Roberts OAM
T: 08 8388 7836 T: 08 8278 1073
E: ceo@lionshearingdogs.com.au E: ozart@internode.on.net
Secretary Treasurer
PDG Frank Gratton PDG Megan Butler
T: 0413 596 852 T: 0411 616 649
E: frank.gratton@bigpond.com E: lionmeg17.18@gmail.com
C Districts Coordinator Q Districts Coordinator
Lion Margie Thomas Lion Andy Fitzgerald
T: 0418 806 775 T: 0417 629 957
E: summerleas1@gmail.com E: andyfitzgerald51@gmail.com
N Districts Coordinator T Districts Coordinator
Lion John Chate Lion Geoff Clow
T: 0438 704 188 T: 0408 281 176
E: johnchate@bigpond.com E: geoff49@bigpond.net.au
V Districts Coordinator W Districts Coordinator
Lion Maureen Capizzi Lion Robert Halford
T: 0400 050 719 T: 0459 952 672
E: maureencapizzi@bigpond.com E: halford2017@gmail.com
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS &
TRAINING CENTRE
T: 08 8388 7836 E: info@lionshearingdogs.com.au
F: 08 8388 1299 W: www.lionshearingdogs.com.au
National Training Centre: Direct Debit Details
793 Mount Barker Rd BSB: 035 094
Verdun SA 5245 Acc No: 118 965
Postal Address: Cheques Payable To:
PO Box 164 Hahndorf SA 5245 Lions Hearing Dogs Inc.
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