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The Roaring Post
The Newsletter of the Rochedale Springwood Lions Club Inc.
Chartered 10th May 1972
Volume 47: Issue 10: April 2019 Edition
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
The Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood - celebrating 47years of continuous service
to those in the community who are in need of our help.
WELCOME: We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced,
filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no hablo inglés.
We extend a special welcome to those who are skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few
kilos. We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or like our Bulletin Editor who
can't carry a note in a bucket.
You're welcome here if you're "just browsing," just woke up or just arrived in Australia. We
extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers
who are growing up too fast.
We welcome soccer mums, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers,
vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome you if you're having problems or you're down in
the dumps, we've been there too.
If you work too hard, don't work, can't spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go
to a Lions Club Meeting. We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We welcome
tourists, seekers and doubters, guest speakers...and you!
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Trevor’s Comments for April 2019
It is Easter, time to put on a few kilos and to spoil the grandkids – fill
them with sugary treats and then return them to their parents. (Payback is
great isn’t it?)
Let’s take stock of what we are doing as a Club, remembering that we are
there to help others, not forgetting each other when the need arises. As
Lions we help make our suburb, our country and the world a better place.
Our small contribution does make a difference. Sometimes all it takes is a
kind word or companionship to lift someone’s spirits.
We are in an organisation that does create great outcomes and I am proud
to say that I am a Lion and that I have you as part of my family. Thank
you all and let’s not forget how really great we are. PUSH FORWARD
and keep being FABULOUS.
Our dinner meeting is at the Meadowbrook Golf Club on the 9th April as
usual. Congratulations to all those who nominated for the Board or
Project Chairmanships.
Trevor Collins, Club President
.One person can speak but together we
ROAR.
CARD DRAW
By attending our dinner meetings regularly, you will have the
opportunity to win our Mega Jackpot Draw. Yes, our Jackpot is still
available : $489 + - Not won yet.
You have to be in it, to win it!
April Celebration Dates
ANNIVERSARIES: BIRTHDAYS:
30th : Lance & Judith Roberts 13th Marleen Thompson
17th: Maree Ramsay
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CLUB WEBSITE
Our Club secretary, Lion Chris Richardson, spends a lot of
time maintaining our Club Web Site as well as our
Facebook. Please visit these sites on a regular basis to keep
up to date with Club Activities.
www.rochedalespringwood.qld.lions.org.au
We are now on Facebook so check us out and “like” us if you can.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR :
State Final Sat. 6th April (Hosted by Q1)
National Final (at MD Convention Geelong 4-6 May)
The State Final will be held on 6 April at the Newnham Hotel,
516 Newnham Rd Upper Mt Gravatt $39pp
Springwood Mall has been booked for the Christmas wrapping again this year
from Monday 16th to Tuesday 24th December.
A booking has also been made there for the Christmas Trailer raffle from 17th
to 22nd December with the draw taking place on that last date.
2019 Daffodil Day: We have agreed to support this project as we have done over
several years.
We are applying to set up at the Underwood Shopping Centre 22 – 24 August.
Australia Day Citizenship ceremony:
We have already booked the hall again for Australia Day 2020. 26 January 2020
Address: 10 Laurel St, Woodridge QLD 4114
Because Aust. Day falls on a Sunday, we may have to hold this event in the
afternoon (after Church Service in the Hall)
We have been invited to assist the Eight Mile Plains State Primary School with
their 150th Anniversary Celebrations. We have agreed to provide workers at their
BBQ Stall. Saturday 24th August.
We have worked providing funds for the Lions Medical Research Foundation
from its beginning. In appreciation for this support, we have been invited on
Sunday 7 April to a presentation at the Translational Research Institute from
researchers (past and present) and representatives from the Diamantina Institute.
Meet in the foyer pf the PA Hospital, Ipswich Rd, at 8.30am The morning will end
at midday. RSVP by 1 April Phone 38321688 email: info@lmrf.org.au
Club Delegates to two major Lions Conventions –
International (PCC David); David will be an official
Accreditations Officer. Milan 5-9 July
Multiple District (PDG Lorraine & PCC David)
Geelong 5-7 April
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Rochedale Springwood Lions Club
April 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 YOTY State Final
NATIONAL
CONVENTION in YOTY
Geelong 5 – 7 April State Final
7 Daylight Saving 8 9 10 11 12 13
Time ends: LIONS
INVITATION Lions DINNER
Medical Research
8.30am
*14Palm Sun *15 *16 *17 *18 *19 *20
Good
Friday
*21 *22 Easter *23 *24 *25ANZAC *26 *27
Easter Sunday Monday LIONS Day Camp
BOARD Duckadang
Working Bee
26th -28th
*28 *29 *30
Q. A. School School Term 2 begins
“Who’s the Saint Francis of Holidays in 23rd
patron saint of a CC” RED
email?”
Google launched Gmail on the eve of April fool’s day, and everyone thought that it was a prank due to its
unbelievably good features! But the company really launched the mail king of today!
Important Information:
Anzac Day, 25 April, commemorates the brave but ultimately failed battle that was fought in
1915 by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps—the Anzacs—and other allied troops
on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. The eight-month campaign which began on 25 April
resulted in the deaths of an estimated 8,700 Australians, who were either killed in action or
died of wounds or diseases. Some of Australia’s most enduring values emerged from this
experience: the Anzac ethos of courage, spirit and ‘mateship’. Anzac Day has been set aside in
memory of those who fought for Australia and those who lost their lives in other wars and conflicts. The
day is a national public holiday and is commemorated with ceremonies, the laying of wreaths, and
military parades in all Australian cities and most country towns. Wearing a poppy is a way of
remembering those who gave their lives. The motto of Anzac Day is "Lest we forget" whilst that of
Remembrance Day is "Keep the Faith".
7 April 2019 – NSW Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, 7 April 2019, 3:00:00 am clocks
in NSW are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 7 April 019, 2:00:00 am local
standard time instead.
Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them.
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Club Board of Directors – 2019-2020
The following, having been duly nominated and seconded have been elected to the
positions as there were no other nominations
President:: Trevor Collins
Treasurer: David McKenzie
Secretary: Chris Richardson
Vice Presidents: Lorraine McKenzie, Maree Ramsay
Membership/PRO: Lorraine McKenzie
Tail twister: Everyone
Liontamer: Harold Mitcham
Bulletin (The Roaring Post) Editor: Greg Nothling
Branch club coordinator : Lorraine McKenzie
LCIF Club Chair: David McKenzie
It’s fun to be a Lion — connect with fellow members both locally and internationally
in activities that are more than just leisure or recreation. The shared experiences and
achievements of Lions club members are powerful and treasured.
When you join Lions, you join a global service network. So at the same time you’re
helping your own community locally, you can also contribute to Lions community
efforts in other countries.
A Lion never wonders, “What can one person do?”
The ANZI Forum for 2019 will be held in Jakarta 5-8 September 2019. A great
opportunity for Lions from Australia, PNG, Indonesia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Islands to come together as a region to learn about Lions, build networks, make
friends and engage with international leadership.
Lions Operation Friendship: Lion Greg will be representing our District (201Q1) in
Denmark this year 13 April – 23 May. Greg has been asked to be a guest speaker at
the Lions Convention in Denmark.
Wouldn’t it be great if we had access to an EFTPOS Machine at our various
fund raising activities?
Lions Chris & David are currently investigating the possibility of such a facility for
us.
The word "swims" upside-down is still "swims"
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Polocrosse World Cup 2019 22 April - 28 April
See the world’s best battle it out at the 2019 Polocrosse World Cup in
Warwick, Queensland.
Combining the strategy of netball, the toughness of rugby, and the ball skills of
lacrosse, polocrosse is an Australian-made sport where action, power, skill and pace
dominate. Celebrating 80 years in 2019, the Polocrosse World Cup will bring players
from eight countries – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, UK, Ireland,
Zambia and Zimbabwe – to southern Queensland to see which team reigns supreme.!
Polocrosse is king of the one-horse sports. Be there in 2019 to live the action!
DINNER MEETING VENUE is the Meadowbrook Golf Club :
Address: Golf Course Dr, Meadowbrook QLD 4131
ADVANCE PLANNING : Some dates to remember
Tuesday 7 May Our Club’s Birthday Dinner (10 May 1972)
Sunday 2 June: Our Branch Club’s “Dogs’ Breakfast”
22 -24 August Cancer Council Daffodil Day
Saturday 24 August : BBQ at 8 Mile Plains School’s 150th Anniversary
Saturday 14 September: **Children of Courage Awards
Saturday 5 October : Logan City Council Staff Picnic
25 – 27 October: Lions District Convention – Southport Sharks.
Tuesday 12 November: **Achievers Award Dinner Meeting
?????: Neighbourhood Watch BBQ - Christmas Theme
Tuesday 3 December: Santa Letters / Christmas Pack Working Bee
Saturday 7 December: Yurana Christmas Breakfast
Tuesday 10 December : Club Christmas Dinner @ the Golf Club
Saturday 14 December Rosies BBQ
16 - 24 December Christmas Gift Wrapping
November - December Christmas Trailer Raffle
Overheard at the bar: “Our teenage grandson was eager to get his first summer job
working for a bicycle rental shop.
During his interview he was asked, “How are you at handling irate customers?”
“I haven’t had experience with irate customers,” he replied, “but I’m pretty good with
irate parents.” HE GOT THE JOB.
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Lions Family Club of Mt Cotton Branch
A club branch enables a small group of people to form a Lions club and start making a difference in
their community sooner. Branch members are part of an existing “parent” club, but hold independent
meetings and select their own projects and activities.
As the weather is so unpredictable we have been meeting
at the Redlands Golf Club, starting with a cup of coffee.
Our meetings are informal, relaxing and very friendly.
Our next meeting falls on the Easter break so we have
decided to bring it forward to Sunday 14 April at the usual
2pm.
Our Dog’s Breakfast fundraiser has moved to 2 June as the previous date is now the
next Cabinet meeting and we are busy collecting donations for our ‘ Show bags.’
A small group worked for Clean Up Australia Day, held a free sausage sizzle and set
up a table to Lions Awareness day.
We now have a Story Dog, sponsored by us at the Mt Cotton Primary School.
Thank you to Nikita and Don we now have a formal Club letterhead.
Camp Duckadang has their next Working Bee on 26-27 April which we will attend.
Members have worked 117 volunteer hours over the last month Sandra and Ann have
been helping the Cancer Council, Redlands Hospital and Mater Hospital with
knitted clothing and toys. Sandra and Adrian help Meal on Wheels. We all collect
can tabs, used stamps and Rose collects reading glasses. Ann has volunteered 35
hours at Curiocity as part of Brisbane Science week.
PDG Ann Reed
President
Lions Family Club of Mt Cotton Branch
Clean Up Australia Day is the Nation’s largest community-based environmental
event. The idea was born after Australian builder and solo yachtsman Ian Kiernan AO
competed in the BOC Challenge solo around-the-world yacht race in his yacht Spirit
of Sydney. Shocked by the pollution and rubbish he encountered during his nine
months at sea, he was inspired to organise a community event on his return to Sydney
– Clean Up Sydney Harbour (8 January 1989) More than 40,000 volunteers lent a
hand, making it a resounding success.
The event ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the community to make a
difference to their local environment, so much so that Ian wholeheartedly believed the
whole nation could be inspired to make a difference.
In 1990 the first Clean Up Australia was launched. In 1993 the movement went
global, with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Now, 40 million people in 120 countries are involved in Clean Up the World.
Not bad for an “average Aussie bloke”!
It’s easy to join a Clean Up. Head to the Clean Up Australia Day website
(cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join-a-clean-up)
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Tuesday 11 June 2019
At this Dinner Meeting the Board of Directors for 2019-2020 will be
installed. All officers are required to attend monthly Board Meetings
regularly, and special Board Meetings as called from time to time.
These members ensure that our club is active, efficient, and acts within the
bounds of our constitution. They must also ensure that all members act
within the limits of the law and terms of our insurance policies
The decisions made by a Board must be considered in the light of many factors and
therefore must be taken seriously. It is important that all board members become
familiar with the everyday running and administration of our club to fulfil their
obligations as board members.
Did you know?
• Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania, New Zealand and Fiji, but never
noticed Australia.
• Technically, it was lookout Rodrigo de Triria who “discovered” America,
not Columbus.
• Queen Elizabeth’s “last name” is Mountbatten–Windsor.
• The United States paid Russia just two cents an acre for Alaska.
15 minutes Medium Serves 4
• Butter 60g 1 cup Rolled Oats
• 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon bi-carb of soda 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar
1. 1. Mix rolled oats, coconut, plain flour and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2. Separately, melt butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Add bi-carb of
3. soda mixed with boiling water.
4. 3. Pour wet mix onto dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to a moist but firm consistency.
5. 4. Spoon biscuit size teaspoons of the mix onto a greased baking tray, flattening as you do.
6. 5. Bake biscuits in oven for 20 minutes on medium heat for 20 minutes or until brown.
7. Remove from oven to cool, ready to eat.
The Anzac biscuit is a sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand, made using rolled
oats, flour, sugar, butter, golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water, and desiccated coconut.
Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
established in World War I. The biscuits were sent by wives and women's groups to soldiers
abroad because the ingredients do not spoil easily and the biscuits kept well during naval
transportation.
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