The Sheppie Pride - April 2013 Edition

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Melvin The Lion Arrives In Sheppie

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t's getting close to the end of my year which seems to have flown by so quickly.

We are all getting ready for convention in East London. We will all be travelling down in my bus and the youngsters – David and Brian – have conned us into going a day early to party on the Wednesday night. So before the convention even starts we will be going great guns. Hopefully the old ballies can keep up.

Sadly we attended Pietie's farewell at the Curnow's home last week. Although it's sad for the club to be losing our “dad” we wish Pietie and Joey everything of the best for their temporary move. They will be spending time with their children in various parts of the world. We look forward to their return in a couple of years.

Welcome back to Mike “Harry” Heathcote. Mike is back from France for 5 months. My main concern is my liver. Need I say more?

It's great to have Laurie back as a member after experiencing other clubs over the past few years. A big welcome to Laurie.

Our incoming President Andre has set up his team for his year and its exciting to see that some new and younger members have been chosen for the various portfolios.

We look forward to the new and fresh ideas.

Our show plans are going very well with lots of new additions. One very exciting addition is the Miss Lions Beauty Contest. There has been an amazing response to this project and we have already organised some excellent prizes.

The contest will include contestants from age 3 up to 25 in four categories.

Our monthly functions and projects all ran smoothly as usual thanks to all our enthusiastic members with their various areas of expertise. I am eternally grateful to the members for their dedication, giving their time to help our recipients.

Jean Masson Club President

1st - 5th : Lions Multiple District “Aloe Coast” Convention - East London 2nd : Ladies Meeting - Den 9th : Directors Meeting - Den 16th : 2013 Lions Show Comm Meeting - Lions’ Den 23rd : Club Meeting - Lions’ Den 25th : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den 25th - 26th May : District Training weekend - Highway Commando, Pinetown June 2013 6th : Ladies Meeting - Den 13th : Directors Meeting - Den 18th : 2013 Lions Show Comm Meeting - Lions’ Den 20th: Club Meeting - Lions’ Den 22nd : Lions Bingo - Lions’ Den 22nd : Marking of Borough Fields for Lions Show 25th : Final Show meeting - PS Borough Fields 27th - 30th : 2013 Lions’ Show PS Borough Fields Birthdays : May : 5th : Bruce Plumbly 6th : Kenny Rolfe 12th : Carmel Babumba 15th : Pieter Van Niekerk June : 6th : Mike Heathcote 9th : Helen De Jong 10th : Alister Love 16th : Petra Du Plessis 24th : Charles Wallis 25th : Johann Du Plessis

Our Club’s new friendship banners have finally arrived. The banners were designed by PDG Denis Meyer and manufactured by Lion Mike Peniston of the Shelly Beach Lions Club. The banners reflect one of Port Shepstone’s most famous landmarks, the lighthouse which was installed on 10th March 1905 and is currently still operational. This lighthouse is situated at the mouth of the Umzimkulu River. It was developed out of a signal station, which was used during the time that Port Shepstone was an operating Harbour. The lighthouse is equipped with a radio beacon and is fully automatic. It is run off the mains supply and has two standby diesel / alternator sets. The view in the background is of the suburb of Umtentweni where our Lions’ Den is located and where most of our members reside.

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n November 2011, Lion Carl Van Blerk and the Eden Lions Club from George in the Western Cape introduced “Melvin Mascot” to Lionism in Multiple District 410, Southern Africa. The mascot is named after the founding member of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones.

Suzy the Bullterrior was less than impressed!

Since his introduction, Melvin has become an instant celebrity with both Lions and the communities that we serve.

The sheer excitement that is experienced when both adults and children come face to face with Melvin is testimony of this excellent initiative.

Earlier this year, The Port Shepstone Lion’s Show Committee decided to purchase a mascot primarily for entertainment purposes at the Show, however, Melvin is proving to be a big hit wherever he goes!

Our youngest (and bravest!) Lion, David De Jong (photo right) has been appointed as Melvin’s “handler” and has accepted this responsibility with great enthusiasm. Despite the fact that the outfit is extremely hot, especially in our humid climate, David wears it for long periods of time and loves to interact with people of all ages. His outstanding dancing skills have also contributed to the instant success of our local Melvin. Melvin will be a regular feature at our future fundraising and service projects.

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he 2013 Harley Davidson “Africa Bike Week” held from 26-29 April in Margate was, once again a resounding success. Literally thousands of bikers from all over South Africa and beyond participated. The traditional “Mass Ride” started on the rooftop parking of Shelly centre in Shelly Beach and once again, Shelly Beach Lions were there to provide delicious breakfast rolls for the thousands of bikers and spectators and raise funds for charity. A few Sheppie Lions together with Melvin the Lion went along to support their neighbours and join in the fun.

(Above) TEAM WORK : Shelly Beach Lions, Dave Waters and Paul Brauteseth with their Sheppie Lions counterparts (the dudes with the smooth shades!) Denis Meyer, David De Jong and Brian Eva.

(Above) The impressive Shelly Beach Lions stand.

(Left) Lion Dale Scott and newly inducted member Wayne Newby fried plenty of bacon for the Club’s delicious breakfast rolls that eventually sold out.

Plenty of money was raised by these dedicated Lions and their Ladies for Charity.

Here in the Sheppie Lions Club we have own version of Harley Davidson - and they provide just as much entertainment!!

These local legends keep rolling on and on!

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ort Shepstone Lions’ Annual Golf Day, held on Friday 26th April at the Port Shepstone Country Club, was hailed as a fantastic success. All credit must go to our main sponsors, Illovo Sugar, all other hole and prize sponsors, Project Convener, Lion Gary Vogt and his committee for organising and running this successful fundraiser. A net profit of R40 000-00 was raised for charity.

As per usual, loads of fun was had along the course, especially at hole no. 8 which is traditionally sponsored by Curnow Garrun Insurance Group. Players who reached this hole were treated to braai meat and shooters and none were let off the hook! They also ran a fundraiser in aid of South Coast Hospice.

The highlight of the day was a hole-in-one on the 8th hole by veteran left-hander, Phil Myburgh. Lion Mervin Curnow, who has been sponsoring this hole for many years now was thrilled that someone had finally scored an ace. A very happy Phil walked away with R1000-00 in prize money courtesy of Curnow Garrun.

Winners of the competition were Ryan Keys, Keegan Reddy, George Raman and Sagren Pillay (bottom left photo). www.sheppielions.co.za

During the prize giving, Illovo Sugar representative, Marketing Manager Darrell De Wet and project convener Gary Vogt handed over a donation to the value of R29500-00 to Lion President Jean Masson (photo left).

Lion Mervin Curnow (below) also auctioned a printer kindly sponsored by Leaf Technologies which also raised a princely sum of money.

This very enjoyable event was rounded off with a sheep on the spit braai and DJ, L i o n P e t e S t o p p e l ’s f o o t tapping and very entertaining music which included his t r a d e m a r k song”Ag Pleez Daddy!”

A n o t h e r successful Golf Day in the bag we are already looking forward to next year’s one!

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n Friday 19th April a special “Bon Voyage” party was hosted

by Lion Mervin & Lion Lady Lyn Curnow for Lion Pietie and Lion Lady Joey Van Niekerk at their Umtentweni home. Pietie & Joey will be away for up to two years visiting with their son in Canada and daughter in Cape Town. The party was very well attended by members of the Sheppie Lions Club.

As is customary with a visit to Mervin’s pub, Mervin once again mixed his special concoctions with the efficiency of a qualified pharmacist which resulted in many members cursing him the following day! Oom Pietie also entertained us all with a final rendition of his now famous “Ahab The Arab”. We wish them a wonderful journey and look forward to their safe return to our family of Lions.

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he Port Shepstone Lions Club handed over a cheque to the amount of R20 000-00 to South Coast Hospice Association C.E.O., Di Van Wyk during their April club meeting. The South Coast Hospice Association is in desperate need of funding and the Sheppie Lions have challenged all their fellow service clubs to equal or better this donation.

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n Saturday 13th April, our local Moth Shellhole hosted a very successful Food, Wine & Beer tasting Festival. A few “brave� Sheppie Lions and their families went along to support them. The shellhole has undergone a major revamp and is now a superb venue. Well done to the Moths - the event was very enjoyable and they raised much needed funding for their clubhouse.

(Photo above) The Curnow family - Craig, Lion Mervin, Lion Lady Inika, Lion Clayton and baby Lola.

(Photo right) Old buddies - Lion Denis Meyer with SAPS Captain Len Moriarty

(Photo above) Yvonne & Mike Rodda enjoying the event

LION MIKE HEATHCOTE Married to : Sandy Children : Whitney Occupation : Self Employed Been a Lion since : 2006 Sponsored by : Lion Martin Rundle Greatest Lionistic Achievement : The success of the Pont Project.

Hobbies : Red wine, rugby & football.

Bad Habits : Irritating my wife!

Your philosophy on life : Respecting all my fellow human beings

LION BARRY VAN DER VEEN Married to : Not married ‌. But very happy in a relationship with Jacqui Riddin Children : A son Keenan who is 21 Occupation : New & Used Vehicle, Sales Executive @ Halfway Toyota Port Shepstone Branch.

Been a Lion since : 2011 Sponsored by : Lion Jean Masson Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Still learning the ropes Hobbies : Cray Fishing, Golf, Rugby Bad Habits : Too Trusting Your philosophy on life : Enjoy every day to the fullest

LION DENIS MEYER Married to : Chantell Children : None that I am aware of.

Occupation : Self employed Been a Lion since : 1995 Sponsored by : Lion Iain Hush Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Being inducted into the Port Shepstone Lions Club in 1995.

Hobbies : Gardening, Koi keeping, playing musical instruments.

Bad Habits : Very impatient, rather clumsy and getting up too early in the mornings.

Your philosophy on life : Actions speak louder than words.

President : Jean Masson Immediate Past President : Kevin Ross 1st Vice President : Andre Beneke 2nd Vice President : Bruce Plumbley 3rd Vice President : Kevin Ross Secretary : Dale Mc Garry Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Andre Beneke Public Relations : Denis Meyer 2nd Year Director : Barry Van Der Veen 2nd Year Director : Nico De Jong 1st Year Director : Gary Vogt 1st Year Director : Alastair Warman Tailtwister : Kelvin Hulley Lion Tamer : Kevin Ross Lion Ladies President : Myrna Masson Lion Ladies Secretary : Jacqui Ridden Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyer email : pro@sheppielions.co.za Council Chairman Paul Brauteseth visited our April Club Meeting and presented a magnificent framed eagle on canvas to Club President Jean Masson in appreciation of our Club’s support prior to and during his term of office.

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za Club Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/PortShepst oneLionsClub Club Postal Address : P O Box 509 Port Shepstone 4240 Club Street Address : Lions’ Den Ambleside Road, Umtentweni

The Port Shepstone Lions' Club are proud to announce that another new member, Laurie Lourens, was welcomed back into the Club at our April meeting by Club President Jean Masson. During the past few years, Lion Laurie has served as a Charter member of both the Shelly Beach and Benoni Lakes Lions Clubs.

“Yer bum's oot the windae!"