South West Post - 2024 Convention Special

The International Association of Lions Clubs

District 105SW

CONVENTION 2024 NEWSLETTER

District Governor - Lion James Mathers

Friday Evening Fancy Dress Theme, ‘Our Environment’

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club. The winners of the fancy dress competition. Their prize was a carrot cake!

District Convention was held over the weekend 16th 17th March 2024 at the Croyde Bay Holiday Resort in Devon. This newsletter is mostly photographs taken over that weekend starting with Friday night fancy dress. The theme of this evening was ‘Our Environment’ so as you might imagine, there were lots of litter pickers and Hi-vis jackets on show. The winners of the fancy dress competition was a very imaginative group of bees, hives and bee-keepers from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions plus the President of Sidmouth Lions, making a guest appearance.

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions with Lion Graham Rossiter, President of Sidmouth Lions Club

PDG Lion Fred Broom and IPDG Lion Lesley Chudley from Crewkerne Lions

Lions Phil and Jackie Robinson from Thanet Lions Club in District 105SE making a guest appearance at our convention with Essie Bear

DG Herve Cadin and his wife Anne Marie from our twin French District, 103 West, France, with members of Truro Lions Club litter-pickers

Members of Callington Lions Club remembering those that have passed to higher service

Members of Truro Lions Club remembering those that have passed to higher service

Sending Love to Ukraine and South West Post display stands

DG James receiving 1,000 Euros Donation from Herve Cadin, DG of 103 West, FRANCE, and handing out Certificates of Appreciation to PDG David Fitzpatrick and Lion Kevin Brookes

Meet the

Team DG elect Kevin Moore, 1st VDG elect Richard Allen and 2nd VDG elect Phil Bunt.

DG James receiving his Certificate of Appreciation from past International Director, Lion Sandro Castellana

DG James awarding the Photographic competition for Non-native flowers to Lion Veronica Whittle accompanied by past International Director, Lion Sandro Castellana

DG James awarding a Certificate of Appreciation to District Treasurer, Lion Judith John

DG James awarding a Certificate of Appreciation to Toby Duckenfield. 105 SW District Young Ambassador.

Environmental Project Competition, Second Place. Lion Sylvia Cooke, Cheddar Vale Lions

Lion Veronica Whittle presenting the Environmental Project first place to Budleigh Salterton Lions Club

Toby Duckenfield receiving his £100 bursary

Winner is Rosie Beck (not present). Her prize was collected by Sidmouth Lions Youth Officer, Lion Jim Metcalf & Club President, Lion Graham Rossiter

Second place prize goes to Phoebe Moore. Picture also shows Past International Director Lion Sandro Castellana & District Governor Lion James Mathers

Third Place goes to Anne Stanbury. Seen receiving her prize from Lions Sandro Castellano & Lion James Mathers.

Past International Director Lion Sandro Castellana with his wife Lion Anna Castellana.

PDG’s Lesley Chudley & Fred Broome, Crewkerne Lions

1st VDG Richard Allen with his wife Lion Deborah Allen, Budleigh Salterton Lions

PDG’s Christine & Peter Rowe, Launceston Lions

PDG David Fitzpatrick with his wife Lion Liz, Tiverton Lions

Lions Julie & Steve, Barnstaple Lions

Lions Andy & Emma Burnard, Callington Lions

Lions Phil and Jackie Robinson from Thanet Lions Club with Essie Bear

Round the tables

Round the tables