www.201w1.lions.org.au www.facebook.com/LionsInWesternAustralia 201W1 DISTRICT WE SERVE lionsdistrict201w1@gmail.com NEWSLETTER HUMANITARIAN SERVICE, DISASTER RELIEF, MEDICAL RESEARCH, SIGHT & THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF YOUTH OCTOBER 2014 We have now completed our visitations to the Kimberly and Pilbara regions and have started on the Wheat belt. Carol and I were made very welcome at all the Clubs visited and we have met some great Lions and Lionesses of whom we will visit again. Unfortunately Clubs in the mining area have trouble getting meetings together with Members either on holiday or shift work. However in both Karratha and Newman we met for a coffee with those were able to attend. These Members were enthusiastic and keen to tell us of their projects. These Clubs are all recruiting new members and are expecting to induct same in near future. PDG Barry Middleton along with Christine Walker have put together a Guiding Lion and New Club Extension Forum to be held on the weekend of 22nd.- 24th November. More details will be circulated shortly. This Forum will be beneficial to any Club who is interested in increasing their membership. Please keep this weekend free. The “Sea Breeze Convention” is getting close. Final plans are all in place. The registrations are on target and I’m sure we will possibly exceed the numbers we first anticipated. This will be a fitting result for the hard work put in by all members of the Jurien Bay Club. A number of you will be attending the W2 Convention in Donnybrook. We all wish them a great Convention and I’m looking forward to weekend of fun. Look forward to seeing as many as possible in Jurien at convention. I hope you all have purchased your raffle tickets it’s a great prize. Regards and best wishes. Ivan Sturgess DG W1 Official Publication of Lions District 201W1 EDITOR SUE LOWE PO Box 823 Jurien Bay WA 6516 (M) 0404 288 511 (H) (08) 9652 2212 Email : suz.lowe@bigpond.net.au DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Published First Week of Every Month COPY DEADLINE 25th of the preceding month WEST LION September 2014 & February and July 2015 COPY DEADLINE 14th of the month prior to publication 1 Dongara Denison Lions partnered with local Charities Shop to provide the Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Centre with a portable iSTAT machine. The Lions club got the project off the ground with $5000 and approached the Charities Shop (the Dongara Op Shop) for help to complete the purchase. The portable analyser is designed to be used at the patient's bedside for critical care tests such as blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites and coagulation. There are a number of cartridges testing different combinations of analytes. This single testing system eliminates the need for different analysers. Only a few drops of whole blood are required for testing, between 65 and 95 µl. Samples are processed immediately and provide lab-quality results in 2 minutes making the iSTAT analyser quick and easy to use . Congratulations to Dongara Denison Lions for this innovative gift to their community. Clubs should now be gearing up to ordering their Christmas Cakes using their brand new PayWay cards.  Take the cheque and the PayWay card to the post office and pay the account I can hear the rumblings from here NOT ANOTHER NEW WAY OF PAYING FOR CHRISTMAS CAKES!  The clerk at the post office will give you a receipt  The electronic system will credit your account. Rest assured, this really is simple.  If you don’t pay on ordering all accounts must be paid by 31 January 2015.  Firstly read and complete the 2014 order form  Scan the form and email OR post to the appropriate ORDER PLACEMENT address on the right side of the order form. Keep a copy!  If you are paying up front write your cheque Late payments will reduce the District rebate.. XXXXXXX 2 We have visiting aliens coming down the coast—Lions from over east. Recently visiting Broome, the team from Morayfield Lions are heading down the coast and will visit with your club if you give them a chance. They are on an around Australia fundraising tour to raise funds and awareness for Angel Flight. http://www.angelflight.org.au/ on 11 October and Jurien Bay on 12 October. We are hoping clubs in Perth may be able to get together and host some sort of get together and fundraiser to support Angel Flight. If you think your club might be interested please contact IPDG Colin Heap (Kingsley Woodvale) on 9306 8497 or 0417 898 394 who is trying to get something organised. Check them out on Facebook as well as our Western Australian Facebook page. The convoy will be averaging around 50 KPH and will cover between 200 and 350KM per day, 4 to 7 hours driving, staying in van parks where available. This will take app 3 ½ months, depending on weather and covering app 15,000 KM. Calling in at Port Hedland, Carnarvon and Geraldton, their current schedule is to hit Perth on 14 October via Geraldton How Can Your Club Help? By participating in the Lions Biggest BBQ 2015 By donating funds for an award for a worthy recipient. Our Vision http://alccrf.lions.org.au/ 100% survival for kids with cancer Donations All funds should be sent to: Our Mission ALCCRF, PO Box 7033 WEST LAKES SA 5021 Prevent kids with cancer dying by raising funds nationally and donating funds to the best high impact childhood cancer research conducted right across Australia If you would like to discuss your club’s involvement contact WA Area Trustee Peter Lamb on W:08 9581 5858 H: 08 9581 6150 plamb@lambman.com.au 3 This revised publication is now available. There was no fanfare or official launch, nevertheless copies can be obtained from the Cabinet Secretary or an electronic copy downloaded from our district website http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/ The%20Lions%20Who%20are%20They% 20booklet%20_%20Revised%2011% 20Sept%202014.pdf Originally produced by PDG Rick Sullivan and more recently updated and edited by Public Relations Chairperson & Magazine Editor Sue Lowe, the revised 36 page booklet will be of great benefit to new and prospective members as well as members of the community who wish to understand the role of Lions Clubs in our community. With coverage of all levels of the International Association of Lions Clubs the booklet takes the reader through the inception and development of the association. The main focus of the booklet is, however, the activities and projects of Lions District 201W1. Explanations are given to what we do, how we do it and why we do what we do. The booklet may also inspire existing members to take up new challenges and to refresh their own enthusiasm for the service they provide through their clubs. As the late PDG Rick said “The concept of Lions, that together as a group we can do so much more to help others than we could ever do as individuals, gives us the opportunity to put something back into the community in which we live and indeed beyond, to that wider world of which we are all a part.” Editor, Sue Lowe 4 Since 1994 the Peel Valley Lions Club has sought out and honoured a country music personality who has given voluntary service to the community through his/her connection with the genre. Over the 21 years of the Award, recipients have included singers, songwriters, musicians and those who work tirelessly behind the scenes – and invariably they are quiet achievers who have never sought recognition or superlatives for their charity and community efforts. President Mike Ham has announced that nominations for the 2015 award are now being accepted and anybody may nominate someone (via your local Lions Club) who they think are deserving of the recognition. “Anyone with a country music connection who has given of their time and talent to assist charity through their music is eligible,” Mr Ham said. “It may be someone who entertains members of their community, works on major country music fundraising events, and something as simple as giving their time for free to help out in caring and support programs.” Nominees don’t have to be Lions Club members but nominations need to be made through your local Lions Club and must be made in writing to: The Secretary, Peel Valley Lions Club, PO Box 957, Tamworth, NSW, 2340 or via email to tamworth-peel-valley@lionsdistrict201n1.org.au and need to be in by December 18, 2014. A panel will sift through the nominations and the 22nd Peel Valley Lions Club Australian Country Music Service Award will be presented during the 43rd Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2015. The recipient will receive a one-off trophy crafted by respected artist Fred Hillier and will also be given the opportunity to nominate a charity to receive a $500 donation on his/her behalf from Peel Valley Lions Club. Peel Valley Lions Club Australian Country Music Service Award Previous recipients include: 1994 - Bruce Moser, Vic. 1995 - Rocky Page, SA. 1996 - Olive Bice, Vic. 1997 – Lorraine Pfitzner, NSW. 1998 – Carol Lockhart, NSW. 1999 – Desree-Ilona Crawford, Qld. 2000 - Merle & Graeme Gillis, Vic. 2001 – Shirley Llewellyn, NSW. 2002 – Bob Gray, NSW. 2003 – Peter Sheahan, Vic. 2004 – Peg & Ivan Spann, Qld. 2005 – Johnny Doyle, Vic. 2006 – Noel Smith, SA. 2007 – Frank Turton, SA. 2008 – Brian Letton, NSW. 2009 – Kay Willis/ Barry Johnston, NSW. 2010 – Chris Doyle, Qld. 2011 –� Bidge’ Boyd ,Vic 2012 – �Cactus’ Martens, S.A. 2013—Murray Mac, S.A 2014 – Alison Ham/ Mark Tempany S.A. What—No Western Australians? Enquiries should be directed to Terry Hill on (02) 6765 6042 or email terryanddihill@bigpond.com P eace Love and Understanding is the theme of the 2014-2015 Peace Poster Contest. Lions clubs can sponsor the programme in their community for children in local schools or organised youth groups. Students who will be 11, 12 or 13 years, of age on November 15 2014 are eligible to participate. Through the contest students are encouraged to visually depict their interpretation of the contest’s theme. Each year a different theme incorporating Peace is chosen. Twenty four international finalists are selected to represent the work of more that 350 000 young participants from around 75 countries worldwide. Since 1988 more than 3.6 million children have participated. If you club is interested in this project please contact District Chairperson Carolyn Middleton on 9592 5211 / 0408 815 091 http://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/peace-poster/ 5 Dear club members, My name is Henry James. Rhys Goodridge and I are currently seeking participants for our research project that is running as part of our honours degree in Psychology at Curtin University. As part of our thesis we have created a quick online survey that looks into the communities attitude towards palliative care. It takes no longer than 10 minutes, and requires no previous knowledge to complete. It offers a great opportunity for participants to be involved in an important aspect of community research, which can inform health services of the communities real attitude towards this area of health care. Plus, there will also be six $25 gift vouchers to be won in a raffle that you can enter after fully completing the survey. Sharing the link to the survey provided with other community members such as family and friends would also be a great help, can help engage as much of the community as possible, and can offer people you know the opportunity to enter the prize draw as well. We are looking for responses from adults of all ages and walks of life, the only requirement being Australian residency and an age of 18+. All answers will also be confidential and anonymous. Please see the information page provided in the link below for further information and ethical considerations, as well as a link to begin the questionnaire. Here is the link: http://psych.curtin.edu.au/research/honours/pallcare.cfm Thank you for your participation, it is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Henry James and Rhys Goodridge Curtin University Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) students Comments and replies can be sent to The Editor :suz.lowe@bigpond.net.au Ivan’s Team Focus On Zonies Zone 11: Peta Townrow (Broome) Peta not only is a new Lion she is also a first time Zone Chairman. The very large area will be a challenge. We all wish her well. Zone 10: Freda Chandler (Dongara-Denison) Freda is one of the most respected Zone chairman always working hard for Clubs within her Zone. Zone 9: Megan James (Moora) Megan is a hard worker and assists the Clubs in her Zone to the utmost. Zone 8: Wendy Rochester (Kalgoorlie). Again Wendy will continue her sterling work in the Goldfields. Zone 7: Steele Williams (Toodyay) Welcome to a first time Zone Chairman Steele. We wish you all the best. Zone 6: Situation Vacant. Zone 5: Situation Vacant Zone 4: Gail McKewen (Canning City) Gail too is a new Zone Chairman and we wish her a warm welcome and every success in her new role. Zone 3: Marshall Graham (Duncraig) Marshall is a very experienced Lion but also a first time Zone Chairman. As with all the new Zonies we wish him all the very best. Zone 2: Situation Vacant Zone1: Situation Vacant Zone Co-Ordinator & 2017 Centennial Chairperson: Colin Heap (Kingsley-Woodvale) Two very important positions. Zone Co-Ordinator is a position of utmost importance collating information from the Zone Chairpersons and reporting to the Cabinet. With our Centennial in 2017 Colin will be very busy with our W1 celebrations. Thanks, DG Ivan The Australian Lions Foundation was formed by Lions with the sole purpose of assisting people in time of need . As a group committed to serving the community, Lions and the Foundation continue to fulfil this need in Australia and Papua New guinea. Providing financial assistance and support in cases of national disaster, emergency and community welfare projects and encouraging international understanding and cooperation by relief projects in developing countries. The Foundation also delivers an Awards programme for the following awards—Ian M Stockdale—James D Richardson— William Tresise—Community Service. More details : http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/alf/index.html Applications for grants and awards should be discussed with our District ALF Chairman PDG Clive Tonkin. 6 The Club Health Check forms have been sent to Presidents of Clubs in all Districts throughout 201 Multiple District. Hopefully, here in W1, these have been completed by the President of your Club and returned to W1 GMT Chairperson PDG Barry Middleton but, if not, NOW is not too late to complete it and return by e-mail to PDG Barry at baz.caz54@optusnet.com.au So that we can assess our decline in membership these assessments are an integral part of our future initiatives and direction. Every loss of a member means we have to recruit TWO more members to increase our Membership so as to make our Club stronger. REMEMBER we need these extra hands to assist in the conduct of our projects now as well as into the future. If not please consider appointing one as Membership is important to the strength and well-being of your Club. New members are also the responsibility of all Club members so please just ASK any of your family, friends, neighbours and workmates. You could be surprised and receive a positive answer or, at the very least, you may just get a no but if you don’t ASK you will never know! When the Membership Chair, President or Secretary receives an e-mail re a prospective new member PLEASE follow up within two days. You can invite them to your next meeting or better still a project OR meet them for a coffee to discuss Lions and ask what they could contribute. It is vitally important to follow up these enquiries in a timely matter as it shows we care and are interested in them. They are a gift to our organisation! Feedback of the status of that referral to the referring Officer, PDG Pamela Baird at pamela.baird@amnet.net.au would be appreciated. This is looking after members of your own Club and the responsibility falls mainly to the appointed Membership and Welfare Officers. If a member of your Club has missed a meeting/s then one of the previous mentioned Officers should check to find out the reason for the non-attendance. Please ensure that the non-attending member is happy with the Club, is not sick and does not require any assistance from the Club members. 7 Bookings now open for WA Lions Hall of Fame Dinner Friday 7th November 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm Parmelia Hilton Hotel 14 Mill St PERTH $110.00 per person Dress : Black Tie/After 5 Payment required with booking to PO Box 455 Forrestfield WA 6058 No door sales Bookings must be made by Wednesday 22nd October 2014 Enquires to Lion Ray Zinner 0417 000 440 or ray.zinner@bigpond.com WELCOME New Members MAY 2014 NAME Stanley Moore Michael Lymn SPONSOR Ted Lawrence Noel Wark CLUB Bassendean Jurien Bay Lions Hearing Dogs MD201 representative for Western Australia is PDG Eric Smith JP. Any enquiries to be directed to Eric If any clubs in WA would like a visit please contact Eric on 9298 8785 and 0419 925 637 Lions Club International Youth Exchange Program Welcome to the new Lionistic Year 2014/2015! The new MD201 Club Youth Exchange Handbook for 2014/2015 has been emailed to all Clubs in our by Cabinet Secretary Phil Caunt. Youths from Overseas were home hosted in July before their youths camps on the east coast of Australia. Our District hosted 4 youths- 2 from Netherlands, 1 from Italy and 1 from Mexico. Yanchep 2 Rocks Lions Club are sponsoring Danielle who is travelling to America on the Outward Bound Program at the beginning of December 2014. Australian Youths live with an overseas family as a family member to experience their lifestyle, culture, interest and values. Applications for travel in December 2015 open in January 2015 and close on the 30th of June 2015. Applicants must be of 16 years of age. Lots of exciting destinations are available for travel overseas by our youths. More information is available on national Youth Exchange website—www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye I can be contacted at any time also for further information on the YE Program as District 201W1 Chairperson for YE. Dale Thomson 0433040429 LIONS CHILDREN OF COURAGE AWARDS This project is synonymous with LIONS, this is part of who we are! Let us acknowledge those children with Special Needs, a child who has been instrumental in a Courageous Act or Deed or a child who has overcome personal hardship to achieve Outstanding Sporting Prowess. Nominate them through your Club, for a CHILDREN of COURAGE Award Pan Pacific Hotel - Sunday 29th March 2015. http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/children%20of%20courage%202014.pdf 8 DRYANDRA LIONS OLYMPICS The annual Lions Olympics will be held at Dryandra Village on the weekend of 18-19 October. Why not put a team together? If you can hit a golf ball—throw a horse shoe—bowl a bocce ball— handball a football or toss a raw egg the organisers of this very silly event would like to see you there. The agenda appears to be fun with limited skills involved. Want more information? Contact PDG Alan Hawkins on 08 9439 5187; 0413 202 827; 0417 363 681 or email albev@aapt.net.au ’s FT O TH te s e r te n i be t. y a m en v u e o Y ? ng i R E m IV co R p u E H u B n di k e e r ll C SOU 9 Sea Breeze Convention At Jurien Bay RETURN YOUR RAFFLE TICKET STUBS There has been a little confusion regarding close of registrations—my fault I am afraid. I was getting a couple of deadlines confused. Please bring your club banner to convention. The men from our club have put up a railing in the recreation centre to allow us to display your banners. Nothing says �CONVENTION’ quite as well as a large display of banners. Make sure you are around at 1:15 pm for guest speaker Andrew Burton from beyondblue. This promises to be a really rewarding session. We also have a couple of forums where you will have an opportunity to learn from the experts and get the answers to some of those tricky questions. Whilst the important convention business is really the basis for Lions to get together please remember that the event is supposed to be fun and Jurien Bay Lions have put together some real opportunities for you to enjoy yourselves. KEY POINTS Current Registrations: 138—8 days fro close of registrations  The Opening is on Friday Night  The Partner’s tour is on Saturday morning—back for lunch  Bids for hosting future conventions are on Saturday  Voting is on Saturday  The Remembrance Ceremony is on Sunday morning The programme has still not been finalised but a draft is on the District Website under Conventions. This is the last time I will be spruiking convention. The next instalment will be great photos of all the fabulous events and displays. Do try to register, even if only for part of a day. http://201w1.lions.org.au/CONVENTIONS Andrew Burton—beyondblue Andrew Burton is the Behavioural Based Safety Coordinator for a large construction project. Andrew is involved in developing a culture of concern and respect within the workforce, with the goal of ensuring that everyone returns home safely and without incident. Andrew is a volunteer speaker for beyondblue, a national organisation that works to raise awareness about anxiety and depression, reduce the associated stigma and encourage people to get help. Andrew became a beyondblue speaker because of his personal experience with the effects of a lifetime of depression and anxiety. After obtaining help and support in his late 30s, Andrew wants to share his story of support and recovery to others who live with mental illness. Andrew’s interests include triathlon, writing and (badly) playing music, and enjoying the time spent with his wife and daughters. A lesser known fact about Andrew is his enthusiasm for the Star Wars series of movies, and he collects toys and figurines related to the movies.   The prime objectives of the Lion’s Save Sight Foundation are:  Endowment of the Lions Chair of Ophthalmology at UWA.  Establish and support community based programmes and education initiatives aimed at preventing eye disease  Extensive support of research based programmes within the Lions Eye Institute Ongoing support for the Lions Eye Bank Provision of funding for the PDG Brian King Post doctoral Fellowship and the Jack Hoffman Scholarship for eye health research. Donations To continue it’s work of saving sight the foundation needs your support. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductable. Please also remember the Lions Save Sight Foundation when your club makes it’s annual distribution of funds. Please contact our District chairperson is Halina Young Telephone (08)9381 0767 9271 4650 / 0402 025 008 if Fax: (08)9382 1171 you require any further Email: lss@eye.uwa.edu.au information Web: www.lssf.com.au 10 DONGARA DENISON Have been helping Primary School children with their reading SEPTEMBER JURIEN BAY Made substantial donations to local youth organisations AROUND FLOREAT Helped Scarborough LC at the Royal Show with equipment hire THE CLUBS OCEAN REEF Ran a water station at Save Sight’s Perth Half Marathon THREE SPRINGS Provided rides for children at the Perenjori show. LANCELIN Continue to provide the town with a recycling programme SCARBOROUGH Donated funds to help a student attend a UN forum in Switzerland KALGOORLIE YANCHEP TWO ROCKS Held a sausage sizzle at the opening of the new Butler train station SWAN DISTRICTS Held a bbq to assist their local Primary School BROOME Fundraising by raffling a boat BALLAJURA Committed $1000 to a school catering for students with disabilities Purchased a special trike for an autistic child STIRLING Looking for youth to participate in Youth of the Year Around the Clubs is designed to give a snapshot of what is happening in the District. The information comes from the MyLCI Reports on the last day of the month, generally early enough so that I can have dinner and then a little relaxation. If your report is not in by 5:00 pm your activities wont make it into the newsletter. Have a look at the activities above. It really is just a snapshot so if you would like something more about your club please send me an article. Bear in mind that I was not there so you will have to describe the event and give me some photos. The size of our newsletter is now unlimited. We no longer print it so size is no longer an issue. We can include most things now and there is no reason for clubs to miss out. WHITFORD Supported Merdaka Day by supplying equipment (Singapor Memorial Day) MORLEY Running the ir Flea Market Please give your members the pleasure of seeing their efforts in print and shared with other Lions. You may inspire another club to take up an activity. Please also have a look at The Forum. This is a new area for suggestions, grizzles, or comments. Send my your opinion and we will add it to the newsletter—nothing like a little controversy to get members talking. Editor Sue Lowe We work in the field of hearing conservation and to help the hearing impaired and deaf people in particular those who could not otherwise afford what is required. With the mutual support and co-operation of the Ear Science Institute Australia (ESIA), we assist the expansion and development of audiological and medical services in respect of both treatment and prevention for the hearing impaired persons at the Lions Hearing Clinics. We are happy to receive donations of funds and used hearing aids. http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/lions%20hearing%20foundation%20february%202013.pdf PO Box 3126 Broadway, NEDLANDS, 6009 To Book the Screening Bus—Lionshf@gmail.com 11 12
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