Sheppie's Pride - August/September 2017 Edition

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Club President’s Message Friendship, Fellowship & Service October 2017 5th: Ladies Meeting - Den 7th: Progressive Dinner 12th: Directors Meeting Den 19th: Projects meeting - Den 20th: Cataract Operations Hibiscus Private Hospital 21st: CANSA Relay 26th: Club Meeting - Den (DG Visit) 28th: Lions Bingo - Den November 2017 2nd: Ladies Meeting - Den 3rd-5th: 410C Midyear Conference Weekend Royal Hotel, Ladysmith 9th: Directors Meeting - Den 16th: Projects Meeting - Den 23rd: Club Meeting - Den 25th: Lions Bingo Year End Party - Den Birthdays : October: 1st: Martin Rundle 5th: Jean Masson 13th: Jeff Smith 21st: Mike Rodda/Heather Curnow 22nd: Gary Vogt/Bondi Horsley 28th: Antoinette Stoppel/Joey Van Niekerk 29th: Pete Stoppel November: 2nd: Jenny Vogt 14th: Gary Baker 16th: Alastair Warman 23rd: Peter McKillen 26th: Richard Borradaile 30th: Marcia Mc Garry

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usy, busy, busy is the only way to describe the past couple of months.

However, busy is great. It shows that our club is very active and focussed on providing services to our community.

We hosted a very successful Lions Show Appreciation evening and presented appreciation awards and certificates to many of our sponsors and helpers. They were then treated to a meal and drinks at our clubhouse.

Our Annual Blind Bowlers Tournament was, once again, a huge success and my grateful appreciation to all our Lions and Lion Ladies who supported this very worthy project. The bowlers had a ball and danced the night away to the excellent music provided by Winston Smile.

Lion George Leggett and his team ran a very successful Diabetes testing clinic at Harbourview Superspar and assisted many in diagnosing their condition. A special word of thanks to Lion Lady Debbie Marshall who is always on hand to administer the tests and provide good advice to those with high blood/sugar levels.

Our 31st Annual Leadership weekend project was also a huge success, despite the fact that a cyclone struck during the Amazing Race challenge. Hats off to all members who had to brave very severe weather conditions and ensure that all the teams were safely returned to the camp site. I was overwhelmed by the tremendous support of the project shown by our Lions and Lion Ladies both at the

camp site and the formal dinner. The highlight of the formal dinner was the presentation of a Life Membership Award to Lion Hilton Horsley and an appreciation plaque to Lion Lady Bondi Horsley. This dedicated couple have been responsible for organising several successful Leadership Retreat projects for a number of years now.

October is also going to be quite a busy month, however, we will have some fellowship time during our progressive dinner scheduled for Saturday 7th. There are sure to be plenty of laughs as we meander from host to host along the infamous “Daisy Belt”!

I would like to thank all Lions and Lion Ladies who have shown such dedication to our projects so far. Many of you have given up your weekends and, I can assure you that this has not gone unnoticed. Thank you all or your tremendous support so far.

Denis Meyer Club President

Hi Lion President Denis Meyer..............

Many Thanks for your Latest Sheppies Pride, Well Done on a Great Job together with your highly successful Annual Show. Apologies, I couldn't Make it that Weekend. Lion Seelan Picked up Some Great Ideas.

Keep it Up !!!

Kind Regards, Siva Govender (Durban East Coast Lions)

Lots of hard work and lots of fun!! Well done to the club!!

I also see the Reitz induction went well. Always a privilege to read these newsletters.

Much appreciated.

Kindest regards PCC Hennie Van Der Westhuizen (Somerset West Lions)

Hallo Denis, I'm looking forward to receiving your sponsorship so that some of these hives can get your name and reference number on them. All of a sudden the aloes in Pretoria started flowering (about 3 weeks earlier than other years) and we could stop feeding the bees (before they get too lazy to fetch their own food!!!) And while we're all “waiting” for the “change” of season, I'm getting more and more phone calls from people requesting swarm removal!!! (Never had it this “early in August” before). Maybe all of this is pointing to a very successful “honey season” ahead………..

I enjoy your “digital magazine”. Maybe we can find someone in Krugersdorp with the necessary skills to make the same for us!!

Take care Johann Marx (Beekeeper)

Courtesy : PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)

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n Friday 18th August Sponsors and volunteers who contributed towards the success of the 2017 South Coast Lions' Show were invited to attend an awards evening at the Port Shepstone Lions' Clubhouse. Guests were treated to a delicious meal and complimentary drinks. Several appreciation plaques and certificates were presented to the many sponsors and volunteers who always willingly come forward and contribute towards the success of this excellent fundraiser. The evening was a resounding success. Special thanks to Lion Ladies Bela Gallagher for the catering, Jenny Vogt for the decor and Cathy Volker for the photography.

Club President Denis Meyer

Christopher Mkhize

Jo-Anne Latt

Graeme Milligan receiving a certificate on behalf of Harbourview Spar Ian Jones receiving a certificate on behalf of Custom Crete

John Irven receiving a plaque on behalf of South Coast Tourism

Mervin Curnow receiving a certificate on behalf of Curnow KZN Insurance

Appreciation plaque presented to Christopher Mkhize

Michael Frey receiving a plaque on behalf of Fresh Meat

Yvonne Rodda receiving a plaque on behalf of My Den B&B

Jason Lucey receiving a plaque on behalf of Mascor

Coca Cola

Kerry Massey Landscaping

Surina Van Deventer

Joanne Latt

Sarah Rolfe

John Graham

Margate Round Table

Kirsten Stewart

Andre Rajoo

Kayla-Ann Latt

Wokkie Ross

Illovo Sugar

Kulucrete

Party Costume Hire

S A Breweries

Port Shepstone Round Table

Shawn Stewart

Jonathan Vogt

Brandon Mc Garry

Chantal Stander Du Toit

Tom Pearson

Bates Service Station

Chrissy Wilson

Port Shepstone Country Club

Wozani Berg Gasoline

An appreciation plaque was also presented to the South Coast Herald in recognition of 32 years of press coverage of our annual Show.

Group Editor Colleen Haggard (right) received the award on behalf of the Herald

Multicrop Construction

Aimee Van Der Merwe

Ruth De Jong

Ramsgate Lions Club

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he first 2017/2018 Zone 6 (KZN South Coast) meeting was hosted by the Port Shepstone Lions Club on Saturday 12th August. The meeting was well attended by Lions representatives from Scottburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach and Ramsgate. Zone Chairman Jeff Smith (Port Shepstone Lions) gave a report back on the recent District Cabinet meeting and allowed the clubs to share their reports and ideas. The meeting was followed by fellowship and lunch which was sponsored by the Sheppie Club and provided by the Sheppie Lion Ladies.

Zone 6 Club Presidents (L-R) Priscilla Tedder (Scottburgh), Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone), Mark Brauteseth (Shelly Beach), Zone Chairman Jeff Smith, Janice Selkon (Ramsgate) and Susan Smits Steyn (Hibberdene)

Zone 6 Chairman Jeff Smith and Zone Secretary George Leggett

Council Officers in attendance were (L-R) PDG Brian Von Der Decken (King Williams Town), MDC Karin Preston (Amanzimtoti), 1VDG Freddie Erasmis (Uitenhage), 1VDG Rocky Wright (Table View), IPCC Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone), PDG Paula Lang (Gordons Bay), IPDG Bernd Gerhard (Wilro Park), CCE Viv Grater (Newlands), DG 410D Tillie Nel (Eden), PDG Ivan and 1VDG Peggy Du Plooy (Krugersdorp), DG 410C Ken Toward (Amanzimtoti), MDC Andrew Palmer (Gillitts), PDG Nick Mare (Benoni Lakes), CC Russell Volker (King Williams Town), PDG Malcolm Johnston (Standerton), DG 410B Ian King (Alberton), IPDG Kim Van Wyk (North Durban), DG 410A Geila Wills (Kirstenbosch) and PCC Rashmi Kooverjee (Kirstenbosch).

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ort Shepstone Lions once again hosted the National Association of Blind Bowlers (KZN Region) Tournament at the Riverside Sports Club in Uvongo during the weekend of 2-3 September. A large number of blind bowlers travelled to the South Coast from all over the Province to participate in this annual tournament and compete against a team of bowlers from the Riverside Bowling Club.

The annual weekend tournament means a great deal to the blind bowlers and, for the past 36 years Port Shepstone Lions have organised the competition and secured sponsorship for travel, meals, prizes and accommodation. Apart from the games, the weekend included accommodation and meals. Hibiscus Rotary Ann's Provided the Saturday lunch and the Port Shepstone Lion and Lion Ladies provided and served dinner on the Saturday evening.

The official prize giving ceremony took place on the Saturday evening. During his address, Port Shepstone Lions' President Denis Meyer thanked all participants, spoke of his club's long standing involvement with this tournament and paid tribute to all involved with the organising of the tournament. He then presented the Port Shepstone Lion' Blind Bowlers Floating Trophy to the winning team representative, Ann Osborne of the Riverside Bowling Club. NABB (KZN Region) Chairman, Peter Lonsdale then addressed the guests and paid tribute to the Port Shepstone Lions Club and the fact that Lions Clubs International are, this year, celebrating a century of service to mankind. Guests were then treated to an excellent musical ensemble by the very talented singer Winston Smile.

Lions President Denis Meyer presenting the Lions Blind Bowlers floating trophy to Anne Osborne of the Riverside Bowling Club. With them is NABB Chairman Peter Lonsdale

Port Shepstone Lions are, once again, most grateful to event organiser Madeleine Gouws who, on behalf of the Club, convened the event and arranged several sponsorships. The Lions would also like to thank the Riverside Sports Club in Uvongo for their superb hospitality, their main sponsor, National Braiding Industries, First National Bank and all other sponsors who made generous donations towards this very successful annual project.

Club President’s address

Entertainer Winston Smile

Lions and Lion Ladies, Estelle O'Neill, Anna Compion, Jeff Smith, June Rundle, Irene Love, Denis Meyer, Alastair Warman, Mike Rodda and Debbie Marshall with the sponsored prizes

Sheppie Lions Blind Bowlers Floating Trophy

Event Organiser Madeleine Gouws with Sheppie Lions’ President Denis Meyer

Sponsored prizes

Lions Martin Rundle, Hilton Horsley, Denis Meyer, Al Warman, Jeff Smith, Kevin Ross with Madeleine Gouws

Sheppie Lion Ladies preparing the meals

Lucky Draws!

Entertainer Winston Smile

June & Martin Rundle

Lucky Draws!

Party Time!!

Lions Al Warman, Hilton Horsley and Jeff

Would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following companies, organisations and individuals who contributed towards the success of this project National Braiding Industries (Main Sponsor) FNB - Port Shepstone Halfway Toyota Hibiscus Rotary Anns Key Computers Madeleine Gouws National Association for

Blind Bowlers (NABB) Petterson & Pandaram Attorneys Riverside Bowling Club / Ann Osbourn San Lameer Country Club Shelly Travel Spec-Savers - Port Shepstone Van Zyl Retief Incorporated

YOUR SUPPORT AND KINDNESS HAS ASSISTED US IN BRINGING JOY TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED http://sheppielions.co.za

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ort Shepstone Lions' 31st Annual Leadership Retreat was held during the weekend of 15-17 September at Camp Anerley. 44 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2018 Executive Council of Leaders, attended the camp.

The full weekend program commenced shortly after they arrived at the camp on Friday with a welcome address by Retreat Convener, Lion Hilton Horsley, a course briefing by Lion Peter Mc Killen, an address by Headmaster Mr Peter Jenkins and the official opening address by Club President Denis Meyer. This was followed by talk on Lions Clubs International by Club President Denis Meyer. The group was thereafter divided into 5 colour coded teams who took part in various team-building exercises. After supper the ECL's participated in a very enjoyable ice breaking exercise before heading off to bed.

The ECL's had an early rise on the Saturday morning and were served a delicious breakfast prepared by the Lion Ladies. Then it was down to business, with lectures on leadership theory, communication, motivation, an innovative engineering exercise, people to people relationships and conflict management. Various presenters included Pastor Chad Broom, Miss Kerry Mc Killen, Mrs s Van Wyk and Lions Jeff Smith, Hilton Horsley and Peter Mc Killen. After lunch the group participated in a very enjoyable and challenging “Amazing Race� together with Lions who acted as marshals and transported the teams around the course. It was quite a hair raising experience for both the Lions and the teams as a cyclone with heavy winds and driving rain struck during the race which resulted in many being drenched and numerous roadways being blocked by fallen trees and bushes. Fortunately there were no casualties and all arrived safely back at the camp site. Sunrise Farms once again kindly allowed the club to utilise their farm lands for this course which was organised and run by Lions Nico De Jong and Kevin Ross.

The Grade 11's arrived at the Lions' Formal Dinner, held at Port Shepstone Country Club on the Saturday night, wearing glittering make-up, elegant evening wear, and smart suits. The main hall and tables had been beautifully decorated by Lion Lady Jenny Vogt. Emcee Lion Peter Mc Killen did a superb job in explaining the various formalities and protocols associated with a typical formal Lions gathering. During his address, Club President Denis Meyer presented an Appreciation plaque to Lion Lady Bondi Horsley in recognition of her ongoing involvement with the organising of the Annual Lions Leadership Retreat. The Amazing Race floating trophy was presented to the blue coloured "Tsunami Team".

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Lions Life Membership award to Lion Hilton Horsley in recognition of 32 years of outstanding services as a Lion. A special letter of congratulations from Lions International President Dr Naresh Aggarwal was also presented to Lion Hilton.

The guests enjoyed a superb three course meal and, once the formalities were over, they took to the dance floor until it was time to board the bus and return to the campsite.

On Sunday, the group, once again had an early start for breakfast. Then it was on to morning devotions with Mr Damian Williams and more lectures on goal setting and choices presented by Lion Hilton Horsley, ECL in action and their evaluation of the weekend. The afternoon session was dominated by the strenuous and very enjoyable obstacle course which was marshalled with much laughter by all Lions present. The rainy weather and muddy conditions added to the fun.

The Retreat was, once again, a resounding success. Hats off to Course Conveners, Lion Hilton and Lion Lady Bondi Horsley and their dedicated team of Lions and Lion Ladies. The entire project was funded by the Club's charity account together with generous sponsorships and support. Leadership development of our youth is one of the core projects of Lions Clubs International and this project is one of the signature service projects of the Port Shepstone Lions Club.

Arrival at Camp site

Welcoming address

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Lion Brian Eva

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Welcoming address

Welcoming address

Lion Hilton Horsley

Lion Peter McKillen

Lion Ladies Anna Compion and Estelle O’Neill with Lion Brian Eva

Team building exercises

Lion Alastair Warman

Ice Breakers

Headmaster Peter Jenkins

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Lion Desiree Du Toit

Ice Breakers

Introduction to Lions Clubs International

Ice Breakers

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Introducing Amazing Race organisers Lions Kevin Ross and Nico De jong

Lions Martin Rundle, Justin Hinchliff & George leggett discussing the Amazing Race

Team building exercise

Team building exercise

Team building exercise

Judging the team flags

Team building exercise

Lion Al Warman

Lion Nico De Jong at the dam challenge

The team flags

Meal time

Amazing Race briefing Lions and Ladies taking a breather

Teams on their way to the start of the amazing race

the Amazing Race

the Amazing Race

@ Port Shepstone Country Club

Life Membership award presented to Course Convener, Lion Hilton Horsley

Group Photo

Emcee Lion Peter 2VDG Jeff Smith replying on behalf of LCI Mc Killen

Appreciation certificate presented to Miss Kerry Mc Killen

Lion Mervin Curnow introducing the guests

Lion Nico De Jong

Course Convener Lion Hilton Horsley

Luca Weber replying on behalf of the guests

Life Membership award presented to Course Convener, Lion Hilton Horsley

Dinner guests

Dinner guests

Dinner guests

Party time!!

Appreciation Plaque presented to Lion Lady Bondi Horsley

The Blue “Tsunami” Team – winners of the Amazing Race L-R Asiphe Nobetsiki, Kathleen Goodhead, Akira Johnson, Gisella Shaer, Britani Venter, Lion Nico De Jong, Che' Woodenberg, Sethu Nxumalo and Gunther Van Der Merwe

Party time!!

Morning devotions

Team exercises

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course wrap up

Certificate presentations

Lectures

Obstacle Course

Lectures

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Team exercises

Team exercises

Team exercises

Course evaluation

Certificate presentations

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Certificate presentations

Certificate presentations

Leadership Certificate presented to all course attendants

Weekend program

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ort Shepstone Lions ran another successful free diabetes testing clinic at Harbour View Superspar on Saturday 9th September.

A total of 56 people were tested during the course of the morning, 21 of which were out of their sugar level range.

The Club extends their sincere appreciation to the Management of Harbour View Superspar for providing the venue and Lion Lady (Sister) Debbie Marshall for her assistance and supervision of all the tests.

The club will continue to run regular diabetes testing clinics and aims to help raise awareness for diabetes which is a silent killer around the world.

Lion Martin Rundle, Lion Lady Debbie Marshall, Lions George Leggett & Otto Wank

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ur all new Club Band debuted during our monthly Bingo Session held on Saturday 30th September. The oldies thoroughly enjoyed the musical ensemble provided by Lions Hilton Horsley (Doc) and Denis Meyer (Loop en Val) and sang along to some familiar songs. Additions to the band will hopefully include Jeff Smith (Pebbles) on the bongo drums and Gary Baker (GB) on vocals.

Autographs can be arranged as soon as the gout has subsided!

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he 3rd Annual “Heritage Day Potjikos Compo” was held on 24th September at Port Shepstone Country Club. Defending champions, Port Shepstone Lions have won the trophy for the past two years, however were pipped at the post by Umthunzi Hotel this year. Many thanks to our “Team”, Lions Clayton Curnow and Dup Du Plessis who represented the club as well as all members who went along to sample the delicious cuisine.

Master Chefs - Clayton Curnow & Dup Du Plessis

Clayton Curnow - stirring the pot

Cathy Volker, Jean Masson & Clayton Curnow

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n Saturday 30th September, our “youngest” and longest serving member, Lion Mike Rodda, celebrated his 85th birthday in fine style at My Den Bed & Breakfast in Oslo Beach. Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies joined Mike and Yvonne for a delicious celebration dinner and plenty of fellowship. Here’s to many more happy years!

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ver wonder what our Lion Ladies get up to when the men are attending Club Meetings? Well here is the proof - they get together at a restaurant and have a jol! During the recent Club meeting, our Ladies decided to visit the newly opened “Razzles” Pub & Restaurant in Umtentweni and “try out the menu”. Judging by the smiles on their faces, they were suitably nourished...

Photo (L-R) Olga Du Plessis, Elsie McKillen, Bev Rolfe, Estelle O’Neill, Carol Holmes, Irene Love, Cathy (Sausage) Volker, Jane Massey, Anna Compion, Yvonne Rodda and Lion Lady President June Rundle.

Richard Borradaile, Mike & Yvonne Rodda and Al Warman

This magnificent gift was presented to our Club by Ex-Lion Kelvin Hulley during the September meeting as a token of appreciation for 25 years of fellowship and service as a Sheppie Lion. The top plaque is inscribed with "Sheppie Lions" and the bottom plaque is inscribed with the words "Friendship & Fraternity". A truly wonderful gesture from a great man!

Kelvin Hulley was presented with a 25 years service chevron and a letter of congratulations from Immediate Past International President Bob Corlew during the Club’s September meeting.

Congratulations to Lion Pete Stoppel on achieving 20 years of service to Lionism as a member of the Port Shepstone Lions Club. Lion Pete, an attorney by profession, is also our club's legal advisor.

“Justin’s contribution to mens fashion!”