Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

From the Lions Club of Green Island 

 

 

 

 

Greetings fellow Lions and welcome to the December Christmas bulletin. What a great year it has been and now Christmas is upon us. It was marvellous to see our District Governor Sandra at our final meeting for the year.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our club members for the vast amount of work and effort that has gone into the Lion’s year so far and for the support you have given me as your president. It makes one realise what a superb club we belong to and what a wonderful movement Lions International is. Each and every one of you has contributed to making the year successful which makes me very proud and humble to be involved.

 

The New Year is rapidly approaching are more projects are to be undertaken. We must never lose sight of why we band together to do the work that we do, to always remember there are people in our community, our country and world wide who will never enjoy the life that we do. Our club, our organisation and above all you are making a difference.

 

Christmas is a time of joy, a time of love and families, and a time for reflection. Elle and I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful new year. May you be blessed with an enjoyable festive season.

 

President John

 

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Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses

 

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Important Dates Coming up.

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Messages from the Members

 

 

SAWDUST

 

We are no longer searching for a new sawdust supplies. We now have a large pile at the recycle centre.  Hopefully it will soon be bagged up. Thanks to the many helpers throughout the year.   

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year                                     Les Wilson.

 

 

 

 

 

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Wanted large freezer to replace one at Beachlands speedway – any condition considered.

 

 

Ring Evan Smart

 

 

 

 

 

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Dunedin South is looking for some helpers at the Dunedin Festival on 13^th February. If you can help out contact Best wishes for the festive season

 

David Bond

 

 

 

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We are planning a food handling course early in the New Year – members from other clubs welcome..

Let me or Evan know if you are interested.

Best wishes for the New Year and REMEMBER be careful with your food over the festive season.

 

Safe eating and drinking

Cheers - Athol

 

 

 

 

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Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to dough basis

 

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Club Visit

 

We are visiting the Oamaru Club in early February. Let me know if you want to come along – free driver tuition on the journey.

 

Jim

 

 

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Lion of the Month

 

 

Congratulations to Lion Brian Cromarty –

A well deserved honour and best wishes for the operation from all of us in the Club.

 

 

 

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100% Presidents Award 

Congratulations Past president Evan

 

A great effort 

Well done 

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The meek shall inherit the earth...

if it's okay with the rest of you.

 

 

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LIONS CLUB OF GREEN ISLAND

MINUTES OF TEA MEETING

HELD AT THE COMMERCIAL TAVERN

ON TUESDAY 15^TH DECEMBER 2009

 

 

WELCOME        President John Cross welcomed members  and visitors, DG Sandra Gray, Michelle Ellis Jia Xi Yu to the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES      That the following apologies be accepted: Peter Duthie, Dave Aitken, Richard Hanning, Fenton Engstrom, Colin Weatherall, Merv Telfer, Murray Mackie, Murray Hastie, Bob MacLean, Brian Cromarty, moved Les Wilson/Jim Pine.   Carried.

 

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING       Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 20^th October 2009 be taken as read Evan Smart/Merv Tikey.   Carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

INWARD

 

Kevin Moore         Berwick experience camp dates 30^th April – 8^th May 2010, any member who has a candidate should contact the Secretary for an application form.

 

John Moyle            Supply of a Defibrillator for the Green Island community, to be placed at Moyle’s Supermarket.    That we pay for half the price of the defibrillator Brian Illingworth/Les Wilson.   Carried.

 

Richard Yardley         Thanks for helping to arrange funds for a tandem bicycle.

 

DCC                            Civil Defence contacts.

 

Milton Lions                  Bulletin

 

OUTWARD

 

Otago Transport                Order for sawdust.

 

That inward correspondence be received and outward approved Tony Hanning/Chris May.   Carried.

 

GUEST SPEAKER     President John Cross introduced District Governor Sandra Gray and invited her to address our members.         Some of the matters raised were, the World Presidents theme “Need To Grow”, there are 1.4 million Lions in 400 countries, support the LMLCCT and in particular the Heart Walker programme.

She thanked our members for their participation in community projects and asked us to keep up the good work that we were doing.        She presented last years President Evan Smart with the 100% Presidents award for the 2008/09 Lions Year.

 

President John Cross thanked the DG and presented her with a club banner, DG Sandra presented one of her personal banners to our club.

   

REPORTS

 

TREASURERS REPORT             The Treasurer presented his report as follows:

Admin Acct $ 4,973.58            Trust Acct $ 14,625.07

 

That the Treasurers report be accepted and accounts as presented be passed for payment Graeme Hawkins/Brian Illingworth.   Carried.

 

CATERING COMMITTEE      Evan Smart reported that things were quiet at the moment with the next commitment being the lunch for Camp Quality on 8th January followed by Beachlands on the 23^rd and 30^th January and the Brighton Gala on the 31^st January 2010.  We would not be participating with our caravan on New Years Eve  in the Octagon for various reasons.

 

SAWDUST      Les Wilson reported that a load of sawdust had been ordered and when delivered he would arrange bagging with the corrections department.

 

BRIGHTON GALA DAY     to be held on Sunday 31^st January 2010 and Colin Weatherall has requested help with 4 people from 7-30am-to 11am to assist with setup and then 2 more people to assist with car parking and general duties until about 4pm.

Our club BBQ will take place after the gala day at Brighton with a cost of $5 per person.

 

CAN APPEAL       Chris May reported that the can appeal had been a success and it appeared that more food was collected this year, he thanked members for their help.

 

GENERAL

 

Graeme Hawkins requested permission to issue petrol vouchers for those who used their vehicles for the phone book delivery, this was agreed to.

 

Chris May enquired regarding the supply of sheep manure for next years fertiliser drive, John Cross indicated that he had a supplier and the club would need to bag it.

 

David Bond requested our members help Dunedin South Club with manpower for the Dunedin Festival to be held on the 13^th February 2010.

 

Evan Smart indicated that he would be arranging a food certificate course for our members and members of other clubs who wished to attend in the new year.

 

LION OF THE MONTH      Was presented to Brian Cromarty in his absence.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 The continued presentation of 100% attendance awards on an annual basis would be discontinues, but we will continue to award members for their continuous years of service (eg 10,20,30 years)

 

The Board approved the nomination of PDG Jim Pine for the position of District 202 J Trustee on the LMLCCT for a two year term and his nomination has been forwarded to the Cabinet Secretary for presentation at our next District Convention.

 

TAILTWISTER        Mick Bates managed to extract change from some members.

 

RAFFLES         The winners were John McGregor, Jim Pine, Graeme Hawkins and Merv Tikey.

 

HEADS AND TAILS      was won by Brian Ellis.

 

DATE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING   is Tuesday 9^th February 2010.

 

DATE OF NEXT TEA MEETING      is Tuesday 16^th February 2010.

 

There being no further business President John thanked members and guests for their attendance and wished every one Seasons Greetings and closed the meeting at 9-10pm.

 

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I went to my friend's house recently and noticed that his Christmas tree was bare except for a shotgun shell near the top.

 

I asked, "What's the deal, no decorations?"

Puzzled, he looked at me and said, "What do you mean? It's a cartridge in a bare tree."

 

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202J District’s “Gateway to Otago” Convention,

26 to 28 March, 2010.

Hosted by : Port Chalmers & District Lions Club

 

Friday 26^th March –     

Customs check

Opening ceremony – By ships we live

 

Saturday 27^th March -          

Business session – down in the engine room                 

            All aboard Partners programme

            7pm – Captains Dinner and Bosun’s Ball

 

Sunday 28^th March

            SOS remembrance service

            Bon Voyage Sunday Luncheon                 

 

Total cost to attend ALL events is:

Lions Members $105.00

Partners $125.00

Enquiries to:

Les Box: Convention Chairman

37 District Road, Roseneath, Dunedin 9023

Phone/Fax: (03) 472-7050

Email: boxes@es.co.nz

 

 

This is a chance to enjoy the fellowship of a district convention right on our doorstep – it is a great way to meet other lions and find out what is happening in the Lions World.

 

 

 

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On a recent trip overseas the border security noticed Tony was using the following password –

 

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyDeweyDonaldGoofy

 

When asked why Tony replied, “I was told it had to be seven characters long.”

 

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Wishing you a safe and enjoyable festive season.

 

I look forward to catching up and working with you in the New Year.