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Lions Club of Green Island
March 2010 Monthly BULLETIN
Tea Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Commercial Tavern 6.30pm.
Board Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Commercial Tavern 6.00pm
March Presidents Report
This month is nomination month and I urge all fellow Lions to consider the importance of this in our calendar year. At our tea meeting I called for nominations for the incoming board of directors so please consider your possible contribution to our club. It is time to consider not only what you can get out of Lions but what you can give.
I remind you also of the Port Chalmers convention in two weeks and it is not to late to register. Please consider this as it is always a wonderful occasion for the family of Lions members. Lion Terry has registration forms and he will be happy to help you complete them.
We had a very special and entertaining guest with us this tea meeting. Mr John Totton who originates from the lovely Emerald Isles, who entertained all with great humour and traditional music. I am greatly enjoyed his presentation and I am sure every one was entertained.
What a great effort by the team at Beachlands last weekend. They had a very busy time and I thank them all for their commitment and hard work. WELL DONE.
In conclusion I
acknowledge the passing of Lion Brian Bain of the Taieri Lions. Brian was a
great servant to the Lions family and the Taieri Club. I convey our condolences
to Pam and family and his club. He will be missed and long remembered.
I enjoyed catching up with you all at our monthly gathering
Yours in Lionism - President John
Thought for the month; “The only time the world beats a path to my door is when I am at the toilet”
Important Dates Coming up.
A man is never so tall as when he stoops to help a child. ............................................................................................................................................................
MINUTES OF TEA MEETING HELD AT THE COMMERCIAL TAVERN ON TUESDAY 16TH MARCH 2010
WELCOME President John Cross welcomed members and guests John Totton and Chris Pike to the meeting.
APOLOGIES That the following apologies be accepted: Peter Duthie, Richard Hanning, Fenton Engstrom, Ray McCraw, John McGregor, Murray Mackie, moved Brian Illingworth/Merv Tikey. Carried.
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Held on Tuesday 16th February 2010 were read and confirmed as a true record on the motion of Chris May/Trevor Roberts. Carried.
ARRISING FROM MINUTES Graeme Hawkins reported that he had now been informed that the play equipment from the Waldronville School would be going to the Green Island School and that he would arrange for the shifting of the play equipment.
CORRESPONDENCE
INWARD Les Box Candidate for District Governor Robert Naismith Candidate for 1st Vice District Governor Milton Lions Bulletin Taieri Lions Bulletin Robert Naismith Hosting required for 5 Italian students. Robert Naismith Young Speech Maker contest. Youthline Request for financial assistance with phone system. Tabled District Convention remits and District nominations. It was agreed that we instruct voting delegates as follows: We vote for the remit and we leave the voting of District candidates to the voting delegates.
Green Island Kindergarten Advising that the premises would be replaced and some help may be needed with furniture, fittings and play equipment. Moved Tony Hanning/Athol Kirk that a sub committee of 3 be appointed and chaired by Evan Smart. Carried.
Servants Health Centre Request for financial assistance to purchase equipment for a free health care centre. It was moved John Cross/Bob MacLean that we provide $1000 towards the provision of equipment. Carried.
OUTWARD Nil
ENTERTAINMENT We were entertained by John Totton who sang Irish songs and told Irish Jokes and was accompanied on piano by Chris Pike, they were introduced and thanked by President John Cross.
REPORTS
TREASURER
Admin Acct $ 4,394.46 Trust Acct $ 17,423.05
That the Treasurers report be accepted and accounts as presented be passed for payment Graeme Hawkins/Brian Cromarty. Carried.
CATERING COMMITTEE Evan Smart thanked those who helped with the last 2 weekends with the Foodstuffs Picnic and 2 days at Beachlands
Names were noted of those willing to help at the Blind Foundations BBQ at the Museum this Sunday.
We ran out of food on the Saturday night at Beachlands.
We have been asked if we will cater for the Samstock Music Festival from the 3rd to 5th December 2010 at the Taieri A&P Showgrounds and the hours are approx 6am until 12 midnight each day, Evan to obtain more information and report back to the club.
The secretary enquired what was happening with fixing the problem with the lifting of the generator in and out of the caravan; Merv Tikey will speak with the manufacturer to have this sorted out.
The Secretary enquired where the food premises certificates were as they should be on display for the public to see, Evan Smart will speak with Athol Kirk to obtain certificates for both the kitchen at Beachlands and the caravan.
OTHER PROJECTS
That the committee for the fertiliser committee be Murray Hastie, Chris May and
Graeme Hawkins. Murray to arrange a meeting with the Mosgiel Districts Club
to sort out their needs and arrangements for this year.
Child Cancer Appeal Terry Clarkson thanked those who helped with the collection at Moyles last Friday.
Hart Walker Picnic. Tony Hanning thanked the club for providing all the food for the picnic, which was appreciated by all those who attended.
CLUB VISITS Jim Pine advised that he and Merv Tikey had visited the Strath Taieri Club.
SOCIAL EVENTS Ian Rutherford advised that he was looking at a venue for our changeover night and he requested that members contact him with any suggestions that they may have for this and other social events.
NOMINATION NIGHT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2010/11 LIONS YEAR. The following are the nominations for the above:
President Murray Hastie Moved John Cross/ Evan Smart
Imm Past President John Cross
1st VP Merv Tikey Moved John Cross/ Graeme Hawkins.
2nd VP No nominations (to be filled later)
3rd VP - Athol Kirk Moved J Cross/ Graeme Hawkins
Secretary - Denis Dolan Moved J Cross/ E Smart
Treasurer - Graeme Hawkins Moved J Cross /T Clarkson
2nd Year Directors - Les Wilson and Mick Bates Moved Merv Tikey/ Murray Hastie
1st Year Directors - Brian Cromarty and Dave Aitken. Moved Evan Smart/Merv Telfer
Membership Chairman - John Cross. Moved Merv Telfer/Mick Bates
Bulletin Editor - Ian Rutherford Moved Evan Smart/John Cross
Tailtwister - Mick Bates Moved John Cross/Murray Hastie
Lion Tamer - Jim Young Moved John Cross/Evan Smart
Members were reminded that the election night for the Board of Directors for the 2010/11 Lions Year will take place at our April Tea Meeting.
LION OF THE MONTH Was presented to Geoff Rackley
BOARD MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
The following were the recommendations:
Approved a donation of $75 to help with the launch of a book by Effie Cockburn. Approved a donation to Kendyll and Brittany Duncan of $250 each to attend the National Volleyball Tournament at Palmerston North.
Approved the installation of a Zip in the Caravan.
Approved the continuation of our fertiliser drive.
Voting Delegates at our District Convention are Tony Hanning, Jim Pine and Athol Kirk.
Recommended to our Tea Meeting that we donate $10,000 to the Child Mobility Fund, which is the cost of a Hart Walker, President John Cross opened up the subject for discussion. Tony Hanning advised that the Fund is a District Fund and as such is not earmarked for our local area only. The fund needs to be available when a requirement is needed and the fund is like a bridging finance, the club requesting a Hart Walker have to repay the cost that they applied for.
After extensive discussion and questions the following motion was moved by Evan Smart/Merv Tikey that this club makes a donation of $10,000 to the child Mobility Fund and that this donation be presented at our District Convention in March 2010. Carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Mick Bates spoke about the need to increase our club membership as at present we are struggling to cope with the labour requirement for all our projects with the numbers we currently have available.
Brian Illingworth enquired what was happening to the proposed clock and temperature gauge we had talked about installing at Green Island, he was advised that we are waiting on the local authority to advise us.
ZONE MEETING REPORT
The Secretary gave a report from the recent Zone Meeting.
TAILTWISTER Mick Bate again extracted funds from some of our members.
RAFFLES were won by Graeme Hawkins, John Cross and Evan Smart 2.
HEADS AND TAILS Terry Clarkson
DATE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING is Tuesday 13th April 2010.
DATE OF NEXT TEA MEETING is Tuesday 20th April 2010.
There being no further business President John Cross thanked members for their attendance and closed the meeting at 10-15pm.
Messages from the members
Geoff Rackley
Lion of the Month – great work getting the phone books delivered
Lion Les Wilson was spotted taking a dive on a recent fishing trip – fortunately in and not out of the boat – we hope you are taking it easy Les and enjoying the blue cod.
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She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still ********************************
Every minute you are angry you lose 60 seconds of happiness.
Thanks for the contributions guys
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Greetings Fellow Lions!
Thank you to all club bulletin editors who send me a copy of your bulletin. I do enjoy reading them all, and it keeps me in touch with all that clubs are doing in their communities.
It is great to see that clubs have something different planned for their February ‘Bring a Friend’ night. Some clubs are planning to hold it next month, and that is fine. Our 202J MERL team is very pleased to see clubs taking up this idea and we will all hope to get some new members from this district-wide promotion.
Samoa Tsunami:
Clubs in 202J have donated over $9,000 through District Treasurer to District 202K to help in Samoa. 202K DG Colin Twyman recently visited the islands and saw how donated money and goods were being used. Thank you very much to clubs who have donated.
Peace Poster:
A reminder to clubs who may be interested in promoting this competition, that you can purchase a Peace Poster Kit for around $20–25 from the Multiple District office. This is an essential tool if you are promoting this as it will have the theme and criteria, etc.
Haiti Earthquake:
Thank you to all clubs who are sending donations through LCIF. We are getting regular information from LCIF Chair PIP Al Brandel, who has visited Haiti to see what is needed. LCIF is certainly there on the ground and we can be assured that every dollar we give will be used for the best purpose.
Club Visiting: In reading club bulletins I see some clubs visit other clubs in your zones, but it is something we could all do more of. I encourage all club presidents to promote this within your club. It is a good insight into what other clubs are doing and may give your club some new ideas.
2010-11 Board of Directors:
Most clubs’ 1st VPs will be working on getting their new boards together for next year. I know some clubs struggle with this and find it hard to fill positions. Let me know if I or my cabinet can assist you in any way. I encourage you to bring some newer members through. It will give them a better insight into how Lions works.
Secretaries:
Please update member details online. e.g. change of address, etc., so that when you fill in your PU101, the information will be correct. PU101 forms need to be filled in online to LCI by the end of April. All clubs should have their new boards organised by then.
REMEMBER:
Our 202J Convention in Port Chalmers 26–28 March.
Nominations closed for cabinet positions and remits at the end of January.
We are still looking for a club to put in a bid to host the 2012 202J Convention. Clubs, please give this some thought.
I look forward to seeing you all at our ‘Gateway to Otago’ Convention on 26 March.
Until then, Yours in Lionism, District Governor Sandra Gray
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Nobody yet has ever started a serious fight while he was laughing
I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and think, "Well, that's not going to happen."
This message comes to you from Youth Activities chairman Robert Naismith.
Hi All Clubs,
Calling all Lions who would like to experience the fun of hosting a young person from another country. Hosting can be shared by many Lions, with for instance some boarding the exchangee & others entertaining them during the day.
Further to my recent email I now have 2 Japanese girls to find host families for. They will be in our district from Thursday August 12 to Friday August 27. These are additional to the 5 Italian exchangees arriving June 26 & departing July 10.
Host families are needed now so that air travel can be arranged as cheaply as possible.
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An Arab Sheikh's son goes to Germany to study. A month later, he sends a letter to his dad saying: "Berlin is wonderful, people are nice and I really like it here, but I'm a bit ashamed to arrive to school in my gold Mercedes when all my friends arrive by train."
Sometime later he gets a letter from his dad with a million dollar cheque saying: "Stop embarrassing us any more, go and get yourself a train too"
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They reckon beer contains female hormones and I think they are right - after 8 pints I talk rubbish and can’t drive.
http://www.lions202j.org.nz/ - Our district web site
http://www.lions202j.org.nz/GI/lions.html - our Club website
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