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March 2014 6th : Ladies Meeting - Den 13th : Directors Meeting - Den 18th : CEP Training - Den 20th : Lions Expo Meeting - Den 21st - 23rd : District 410-C Falls Convention - Howick 27th : Club Meeting - Den 29th : Lions Bingo - Den April 2014 3rd : Ladies Meeting - Den 10th : Combined Directors / Club Meeting - Den 11th - 14th : Diabetes Camp Howick 17th : Lions Expo Meeting - Den 24th - 27th : Md410 Mad Convention - Windhoek 26th : Lions Bingo - Den Birthdays : March : 17th : Clayton Curnow 10th : Denis Meyer 11th : Inge Wank April : 2nd : Lyn Curnow 11th : Yvonne Rodda 29th : Marie Wagenaar 26th : Kevin Ross
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ue to circumstances beyond his control, our Club President, Andre Beneke is unable to provide his message for this month’s edition. Our Sheppie Pride Magazine has certainly started to do the rounds and I can happily confirm that the magazine now has an international following. We have readers in the USA, UK, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, The Russian Federation, Lebanon, Israel, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, China, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, Namibia and Swaziland.
The stats for the past 6 months read as follows : July 2013 Edition - 426 reads August 2013 Edition - 432 reads September 2013 Edition - 495 reads October 2013 Edition - 506 reads November 2013 Edition - 531 reads December 2013 Edition - 643 reads January 2014 Edition - 625 reads Not bad for a local Lions publication from a smallish town on the KZN South Coast. Thanks everyone for your ongoing support and contributions! PDG Denis Meyer (Editor)
The magazine is also regularly featured on the Lions Clubs International Facebook group. This magazine is produced each month in two versions, a .pdf download and an online digital version. Whilst it is impossible to indicate how many .pdf (downloadable) versions are read each month, it is possible to obtain an accurate record of the number of online Digital reads via the ISSUU web site that hosts the magazine.
Hey Dad.... It’s PAYBACK TIME!!!
Hope the dogs recognise me!!
Dale Mc Garry
Step aside Kojak There’s a new kid on the block!
Alastair Warman
Kevin Ross
Mind the nose hairs!!
Dale Mc Garry
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ANSA Shavathon is one of South Africa’s best-loved events in support of a very worthy cause, namely showing solidarity with those affected by cancer. Losing one’s hair is a common side-effect of cancer therapy – so shaving your head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer survivors. Colouring your hair or paying a Bail Out Fee have become options for those who prefer not to shave, or who can’t shave on the day. A group of Sheppie Lions once again supported this year’s CANSA Shavathon which was held in the centre court at Shelly Centre in Shelly Beach. These brave, dapper gents sacrificed all facial hair much to the amusement of passers by!!
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hese lovely teddy bears were knitted by volunteers. The wool and stuffing was donated by the Sheppie Lions. They have been donated to South Coast Hospice for their “Memory Box” project. They are used as comfort toys for orphans and vulnerable children. A truly wonderful initiative for a very worthy cause.
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n 27th February, PDG Denis Meyer was invited by the South Coast Business Network to be their guest speaker at their monthly breakfast meeting held at Kc’s Restautant in Shelly Beach.
The talk was a great success with plenty of participation and interest from all present, it was well worth it. They all have a better understanding of what Lions Clubs are all about and particularly what we do for the needy in our communities. They were given a run down of every club in our Zone, each club's unique dynamics, activities, services to their communities and successes. It was explained to them that all present were part of the 25% of the world's population who have a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs and a meal to eat every day and that if we do not start to give back and help those in need, our house of cards will start to topple. They were encouraged to support our projects and initiatives through sponsorships or simply lending a helping hand. The forthcoming Lions Expo was well covered and details of this and other projects in our area will be circulated to all of them via Echardt Scholtz who runs the Network. This was a great opportunity and all Lions are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities like this to promote our organisation and what we do. We cannot go it alone and we desperately need the support of business to make it all possible. Grateful appreciation to the South Coast Business Network for their very kind invitation. Hi Denis Thank you very much for your talk this morning. I had a lot of positive feedback from our members attending and am sure that we as individuals and probably as a group will throw in what we can where we can in future. I'll circulate the detail you passed on as well. I would like to invite you again in future if you don't mind….once our numbers have come back to 'normal'. Possibly after your changed show event? Regards Echardt Scholtz Mobile: +27 82 469 6494 Fax to Email: 0865494398 www.ivungu.co.za
Courtesy : PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)
Outdoor & Leisure
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he Expo Grounds layout has just been released. This year’s Expo layout is undoubtably one of the best - all our exhibitors will receive equal exposure as visitors with have to walk past every stall in order to reach the arena and entertainment tent. Exhibitor stand bookings are now open. For more information or to book your stand, visit our Expo web site (http://expo.sheppielions.co.za) or contact Lion Lady Jane Massey tel : 0396820957.
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f longevity is used as a measure of popularity then the Gee Jays must rate as one of Durban’s favourite cabaret groups. Comprising of Gary McKenzie, John Didlick and Grant Bell, the Gee Jays have been performing their brand of down to earth, no nonsense, comedy/music shows for over 25 years and they still remain as popular as ever. They will perform live at the Lions “Laugh Out Loud” Comedy evening on Thursday 22nd May in the main entertainment marquee at the 2014 Lions Outdoor & Leisure Expo. The Gee Jays produce their usual variety of fun, with nonstop cheesy puns and risqué jokes to go along with a wide variety of good music. They perform songs such as Heartache Tonight - the Eagles, Another Saturday Night - Cat Stevens, She’s A Lady- Tom Jones, Ob-la-di Ob-la-da – Beatles, My Dingaling- Chuck Berry, Smooth – Santana, Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis, amongst many others. They also offer brief skits on various subjects. they are bawdy and naughty and will have the audience in stitches. With excerpts from their first smash hit shows Not The Full Monty, The Three Tonners, and Book Club to their later successes, Bad Moon Rising, Who’s Your Daddy and Boep Idles. Expect all the old favorites from The Beatles to Roy Orbison, Michael Jackson to Elvis and Tom Jones to Robbie Wessels, they will also re-visit how men can multi-task. There will be some brain numbing red-neck antics and even a message from “The Arch” thrown in for good measure. The show, however, will not be for the faint hearted and does carry a health warning. Some slight pain in the cheek muscles and tummy may be experienced. Stay away if you have misplaced your sense of humor. The show takes place on Thursday 22nd May. Tickets are R200 per person and includes a 3 course meal. Tickets can be purchased from any Port Shepstone Lion member.
Bosveld Dinner
Enjoying the Rugby
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espite the fact that our District will be holding our 2014 Convention locally, a number of Sheppie Lions will still be attending the Multiple District “Mad” Convention in Windhoek, Namibia. A special fundraising drive for this trip in the form of a “Bosveld Dinner” was held at the Sheppie Lions’ Den on Saturday 15th February. Lions and members of the public attended en masse and the event was a big success with plenty of funds being raised. Lions and Lion Ladies pitched in with Lion Lady Jenny Vogt superbly decorating the venue, Lion Lady President Estelle O’Neill and her team of helpers providing the side dishes and Lions Al Warman, Nico De Jong and Kevin Ross attending to the braaing and delicious potjie. Lion Denis Meyer, once again provided music for the event. The Sharks Super 14 rugby victory over the Blue Bulls was undoubtably the cherry on top! All in all, A very enjoyable evening.
Sandy Danckwerts & Roger Ireland
June Rundle, Jane Massey & Richard Borradaile
Anita & Kelvin Hulley with Alec & Margie Sammon
David De Jong & Chris Whitaker
Alister Love & Jeff Smith
Andre Beneke, Alastair Warman & Angelique Barry Van Der Veen & Jacqui Ridden
Alister Love & Alastair Warman
Denis Meyer & David De Jong
Roger Ireland, Barry Van Der Veen, Alastair Warman & Kenny Rolfe
Linda Coetzee & Mr Ireland
Margie Sammon & Anita Hulley
Martin Rundle, Alec Sammon & Kevin Ross
Jenny Vogt & Helen De Jong
Alister Love, Jeff Smith & Mike Heathcote
The raiding Sheppie Round Tablers with Andre Beneke & Kevin Ross
The Tablers insisted on meeting and greeting every member
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he Sheppie Lions’ February Club meeting was certainly a night to remember - when the “Mother of all raids” occurred!
The Club members settled down to another regular Club meeting totally oblivious of the onslaught that was about to occur. The evening started out with a surprise visit from Lion “Oom” Pietie Van Niekerk who is on a stopover on the South Coast for 3 weeks before he and Aunty Joey depart for Canada for a year to visit with their son and daughter-in-law. It was really great to have him (and his humour) with us again! We welcomed new member George Leggett and returnee Alec Sammon into the club and were also happy to have the very busy Lion (Dr) Fred Babumba present at the meeting. As the meeting progressed, a jovial group of about 10 Shelly Beach Lions, led by Club President Clinton Barclay and PCC Paul Brauteseth entered the board room and joined us with very sheepish grins on all their faces (the promise of things to come!). They brought with them Lion Tom Mc Henry from Tonbridge Lions in the UK who is currently on holiday here on the South Coast. We enjoyed a really great meeting with plenty of participation from all present. As we were about to reach the Tailtwisting section of the meeting, a very rowdy group of Port Shepstone Round Tablers entered the Board Room and totally disrupted the proceedings. They filed through the tables, insisting on personally greeting each and every member. Whilst distracting us with their friendliness, they were helping themselves to various items of regalia. This came to the fore when Club President Andre tried to hit the gong at the end of the meeting only to discover that it had been nicked by one of the passing Tablers. As Lion Andre picked up his gavel, the gong sounded off somewhere at the other end of the room sending most of us into total confusion! After the meeting we were all treated to Al’s gourmet burgers. It was certainly a night to remember - with plenty of fellowship, fun and laughter. It is not often that a club is raided by two other clubs and an international guest but, as always, the Sheppie guys took it all in their stride - the more the merrier! Fortunately most of the items “borrowed” by the raiding parties were actually items that the Sheppie guys had already “borrowed” from other clubs! One thing is for sure...revenge is sweet and the Sheppie clan will be visiting each of these clubs en masse in the near future. They have already been for warned!!!
The calm before the storm!
Sheppie & Shelly Beach Lions Relaxing after the meeting
Paul Brauteseth (Shelly Beach), Brian Eva & Martin Rundle (Port Shepstone), Brad Visser, Clinton Barclay, Harry Hoenselaar & Ernest Strecker (Shelly Beach) & Tom Mc Henry (Tonbridge UK)
Mark Brauteseth, Harry Hoenselaar, Tom Mc Henry and Ernest Strecker
Norman Holmes, Dale Mc Garry & Brad Visser
Sheppie Lions try in vain to keep a watchful eye on those thieving Tablers
The “Peanut Gallery� on their best behaviour...
Our globe-trotting members certainly did the rounds during February!
Port Shepstone Lions Club 2013-2014 Board Of Directors
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one 6 Chairman K e v i n R o s s welcomed George Leggett as the newest member of the Port Shepstone Lions Club during their February Club Meeting. Lion George originally joined Lions in 1971 and served at the Matopos and Gwelo Clubs in the then Rhodesia. He emigrated to South Africa in 1976 and served at Bergvliet Lions Club in 410-A, transferred to Randburg and then Illovo in 410-B, transferred back to 410-A where he served at Durbanville and Hermanus Club Branch before finally retiring to the KZN South Coast. Lion George left Lions for a period of 5 years and became a Rotarian, however, upon arrival in Port Shepstone he soon discovered that returning to Lions and joining the Sheppie Lions Club was, without a doubt, his best option. We are sure that Lion George will be very happy in our club - it has taken him 43 years to finally become a member of the Best Lions Club in Southern Africa!!
President : Andre Beneke Imm.Past President : Jean Masson Fundraising : Alastair Warman Service Projects : Jeff Smith House & Entertainment : Dale Mc Garry Secretary : Charles Wallis Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Kevin Ross Public Relations : Denis Meyer Bar Manager : Alister Love Lions Alert : Andre Beneke (Acting) Lion Tamer : Clayton Curnow Tailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen Lion Ladies President : Estelle O.Neill Lion Ladies Secretary : Anna Compion Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyer email : pro@sheppielions.co.za 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
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ion Tom Mc Henry, a member of one of the oldest Lions Club in the UK, These rugged good the Tonbridge Lions Club, looks have taken visited the Sheppie Lions years to perfect! February Club Meeting and exchanged friendship banners with Club President Andre Beneke. L i o n To m , w h o i s c u r r e n t l y holidaying on the KZN South Coast, addressed the Club and was most impressed with the fact that it felt as if he was attending a meeting of his very own club. Tonbridge Lions was the first Lions club to be formed in the UK in 1949 and is one of the largest clubs in the country. Their current membership stands at 56 and meets twice per month, a business and dinner meeting, in addition to both the wide a varied programme of service, fund raising and social activities. These range from running one of the largest horse shows in the county, a nationally recognized triathlon and the town carnival to Christmas barrel organ collections, a fun day for the disabled, quiz nights and numerous other events.
Morning Magic with Merve “The Swerve”