The Sheppie Pride - July 2014 Edition

25TH EDITION - JULY 2014

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New Leaders For A New Lionistic Year

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My congratulations also go to Lion Martin Rundle who was inducted as District Governor for our District. On behalf of our club I wish him every success during his term of office and we will give him our full support.

In closing I’m looking forward in working together with all our members and making this a joyful and successful year.

A big thank you to all members and Ladies who organised a great Induction Dinner evening. We had a fantastic turnout. Formal dinners can sometimes be very laborious but our induction evening flowed smoothly with some humour and was enjoyed by all. Without mentioning any names, one raucous table needed to be put in line by PDG Denis during the Induction ceremony.

I would also like to thank all those who sent out congratulatory messages to me for my term of office as President of Sheppie Lions.

Thanks to Lion Colin who has taken over as project leader for Lions Bingo and for organising his first bingo session on Saturday 26th July and to Lion Dale who will be convening the Lions Christmas cakes project this year My mission for the year ahead is to increase our focus on community service and to provide leadership training for our up and coming newer members. Our first training session

Yours in Lionism Alastair Warman Club President

August 2014 7th : Ladies Meeting - Den 9th : 1st Cabinet Meeting Den 14th : Directors Meeting Den 21st : Project Meeting - Den 23-24th : Annual Blind Bowlers Weekend - Uvongo 28th : Club Meeting - Den 30th : Shelly Beach Lions Induction Dinner - Shelly Beach Ski-boat Club.

September 2014 4th : Ladies Meeting - Den 11th : Directors Meeting Den 18th : Project Meeting - Den 25th : Club Meeting - Den 26-28th : Annual Leadership Retreat - Camp Anerley Birthdays : August : 1st : Inika Curnow 3rd : Irene Love 11th : Rob Harley 13th : Justin Hinchliff 17th : Ralph Gallagher 22nd : Sandy Heathcote 24th : Chantell Harcourt (Meyer) September : 1st : Elsie McKillen 4th : Carol Holmes

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held at our club on Thursday evening 31st July was unfortunately not very well attended by those who most require the training. Most who attended including visitors from Hibberdene, Ramsgate and Shelly Beach Lions are our present senior leaders of our clubs. Our aim is to direct the training towards our younger / newer members and I urge those members to make the most of these opportunities that our club is providing for you.

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would like to congratulate Immediate Past President Andre for a successful term of office as our Club President this past Lionistic year and I wish him every success in his new position as Zone Chairman for Zone 6. Lion Andre’s first Zone meeting held on Sat 26th at Scottburgh Lions Club ran smoothly and was well attended.

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Dear fellow Lions Shortly after the sad passing of former President Nelson Mandela, the then Lions Clubs International President Barry Palmer decided to confer the Head of State Award on the late president.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation represent the family and all other interests. For this reason I was in constant communication with this Foundation. Due to the hectic time schedule that they were involved in, we were only able to make the presentation on 22 July 2014. I was privileged and honoured to able to present the following awards on behalf of Lions Clubs International and the Lions of Multiple District 410 in the presence of a few senior Lions. The presentation was followed by a tour of the Foundation. All in all an emotional experience for all present.

Pictures of the awards and citations are depicted below.

Kind regards Mike Newlands Immediate Past Council Chairman (The Citation framed below and pictured right was created by Port Shepstone Lion Denis Meyer)

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

Dale Mc Garry

Alastair Warman

Kevin Ross

Dale Mc Garry

Lions and Lion Ladies each take turns in congratulating their new Club Leaders

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ort Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies celebrated their 44th Annual Presidential Induction Dinner on Saturday 12th July at Bela's Mozambique Restaurant, Spillers Wharf, Port Shepstone.

The evening was a very special occasion as the Club welcomed back recently inducted Lions District 410-C Governor Martin and Lion Lady June Rundle who have just returned from the Lions Clubs International Convention which was held in Toronto, Canada. During his reply to the toast to Lions Clubs International Governor Martin briefly described the wonderful experiences he had whilst attending the Convention and meeting Lions members from all over the world. The Convention was attended by approximately 20 000 Lions from 200 countries and Lion Martin was inducted together with over 750 other Governors who will act as representatives of the International President in their respective Districts.

Outgoing Club President Andre Beneke paid tribute to both the Lions and Lion Ladies for their outstanding services to needy communities and individuals throughout the year.

The prestigious Lion of the Year Award was presented to Lion Jeff Smith in recognition of his tireless dedication to the Community Services portfolio. President's Appreciation Medals were presented to Lions Alastair Warman in recognition of his commitment to fundraising projects and Lion Ronald Tarboton for his outstanding commitment to and leadership of the 2014 Lions Expo Project.

Club PRO, Past District Governor Denis Meyer was presented with the Lions Clubs International Medal of Merit Award for his services to Lionism.

Outgoing Lion Lady President Estelle O'Neill presented her “Lion Lady Of the Year� Award to Lion Lady Jane Massey in recognition of her tireless efforts and ongoing support.

17 Club members were awarded for 100% attendance throughout the year. Other awards included : 25 years of membership awards to Lions Peter Mc Killen and Richard Borradaile and 15 years of membership award to Lion Otto Wank. Treasurer and Secretary medals were presented to Lions Richard Borradaile and Charles Wallis respectively. The Stirrer of the Year Award was presented to Lion Ronald Tarboton who qualified without any real competition!

Past District Governor Denis Meyer formally inducted Lion Alastair Warman as incoming President. In his acceptance speech, Lion Andre praised his predecessor for a very successful term as President and informed all members that, during his term of office, he will focus on improving the Club's Community services and maintaining the club's status as the largest and most successful in the District.

Two new members, Buks Oosthuizen and Mike Marshall were also formally inducted into the Club by District Governor Martin Rundle and welcomed by all members present to Team Sheppie Lions.

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PDG Denis Meyer performing the Presidential Induction Ceremony

Newly inducted President Alastair Warman receiving his chain of office

DG Martin Rundle presents International President Joe Preston’s banner to outgoing President Andre Beneke

Lion Lady President Anna Compion with Lion President Alastair Warman

LPE Alastair Warman is presented with a President’s Appreciation Award

Outgoing Ladies President Estelle receives a bouquet from Outgoing President Andre

The 2013/2014 “Lion of the Year” Award is presented to Lion Jeff Smith

25 Year Membership Award is presented to Lion Peter McKillen

“Stirrer Of The Year” Award is presented to Lion Ronald Tarboton

25 Year Membership Award is presented to Lion Richard Borradaile

Lions International Medal of Merit is presented to Lion Denis Meyer

15 Year Membership Award is presented to Lion Otto Wank

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Secretary’s Medal Presented to Lion Charles Wallis District Governor Martin Rundle Performing the New Member Induction Ceremony Master of Ceremonies Lion Kelvin Hulley

Lion Mike Marshall receiving his new member pin

Lion Buks Odendaal receiving his new member pin

Lion Lady Debbie receiving a Lion Ladies Broach

District Governor Martin replying on behalf of LCI

Cheers! to a great evening.

Lion Jean Masson receives a Past President’s Pin

Jean & Myrna Masson

Lion Lady Sonja receiving a Lion Ladies Broach

Lion Johann DuPlessis receives a Past President’s Pin

The Main Table.

Jade Smith replying on behalf of the guests

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Gary & Jenny Vogt with Veronique Warman Anita Hulley with L Audrey and George Leggett

Richard & Jane Borradaile, Colin & Debby Haines, Anna Compion & Denis Schmid

Jane Massey, Myrna Masson and Anita Hulley

Jade & Jeff Smith Peter & Elsie McKillen with Jean & Myrna Masson

Sonja & Buks Oosthuizen Denis Schmid with Estelle & Richard O’Neill

Rob & Betty Bing with Johann & Petra Du Plessis

Norman & Carol Holmes George & Audrey Leggett with Hilton Horsley

Justin Hinchliff, Nico De Jong, Alec Sammon & Dale McGarry

Nico De Jong & Paul Brauteseth

Otto Wank

Bela Gallagher & Al Warman Having a boogie!

Anna Compion & Denis Schmid

Brian Eva & Talitha Botes

Jenny Vogt & Bela Gallagher

Hilton & Bondi Horsley

Lion President Alastair Warman addressing the Training Workshop

District Governor Martin Rundle presenting his friendship banner to Lion Rob Bing

District Chairman (GLT) Lyn Botha Addressing the gathering

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ne of Club President Alastair’s goals for this Lionistic Year is to promote leadership development within the Club, especially amongst the newer members. To this end Lion Rob Bing, a certified Lions Trainer and the Club’s Training Officer, is compiling a training program and presented his first workshop on Thursday 31st July at the Port Shepstone Lions’ Den. The workshop dealt mainly with leadership roles within the Club’s Board of Directors and project sub-committees.

Representatives from the Hibberdene, Shelly Beach and Ramsgate Lions Clubs were also in attendance and we were privileged to have both our District Global Leadership Team Leader, Lion Lyn Botha (Cowies Hill Lions) and our District Global Membership Team Leader Past Council Chairman Paul Brauteseth (Shelly Beach Lions) present at the workshop. Unfortunately most of those who attended were already past leaders of our organisation, however their input and discussions made the workshop interesting and several great ideas were shared amongst those who attended.

The Club will continue to host these workshops whenever the opportunity arises and Lion President Alastair also plans to introduce a 15 minute training segment during each Club General Meeting.

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he 1st Zone 6 Meeting of the 2014/2015 Lionistic Year was held at the Scottburgh Library Activities Room in Scottburgh on Saturday 26th July. The meeting was well attended by members from 5 of the 6 Clubs within the Zone.

The Importance of attending Zone Meetings : Inter-club cooperation and understanding, sharing of ideas, training of all members and inter-club fellowship.

The Zone chairman, Club Presidents and club secretaries of the clubs in the zone form the District Governor’s Advisory Committee. The Zone Chairman is the committee chairperson. This committee advises the Zone Chairman about matters within the zone and makes recommendations on matters affecting all clubs in the District. The Zone Chairman shares the recommendations with the District Governor and District Cabinet. The committee meets at least three times annually. A fourth meeting, if held, could be an occasion to honor present or past club officers.

The committee meetings provide an opportunity for the Zone Chairman to promote and encourage unity among clubs in the zone. The clubs exchange ideas about club operations and management during the meetings as well as projects, activities and fundraisers. The committee’s responsibilities are to: ! Assist the Zone Chairman in making sure that every club operates efficiently and follows the Association’s constitution and by-laws

and policies; ! Promote attendance at the District and Multiple district conventions; ! Promote attendance during charter nights within the zone; ! Discuss ways of helping clubs that need assistance with membership growth or leadership development; ! Promote various club functions such as inter-club meetings, installation of club officers, induction of new members, ceremonies

honoring Key Award recipients and other club events.

Zone Chairman Andre Beneke with Zone Secretary George Leggett

Representatives from 5 of the 6 Clubs in Zone 6 attended the meeting.

Port Shepstone Lions in attendace were (L-R) George Leggett, Andre Beneke, Martin Rundle and Alastair Warman

Scottburgh Lions’ President, PDG Eddie Donaldson receiving a friendship banner from DG Martin Rundle

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ion Alastair Warman was recently inducted as the 44th President of the Port Shepstone Lions Club.

Alastair was born in Johannesburg on 16th Nov 1956 and matriculated in 1975.

Alastair started an apprenticeship as a fitter machinist in 1979 and qualified in 1983. During his apprenticeship he studied and achieved the higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. In 1988 he wrote and achieved the “Government certificate of competency� for Mechanical Engineers Factories.

Alastair spent 16 years with AEL (African Explosives Limited - Modderfontein) and was Engineering Manager for the three explosives plants. He resigned and moved to the South Coast to take over a Hardware business in 1994. In 2007 Alastair joined Illovo Sugar Sezela where he is presently the Engineering Manager of the Downstream plant at Sezela.

Alastair has been married to Karin for 31 years and together they have a son Kyle, a commercial diver, and a daughter Veronique who is a teacher. They both work abroad. They also have a granddaughter, Charlotte who is 10 months old.

Alastair & Karin were keen runners in their day. Karin completed 12 Comrades Marathons and received bronze medals for 10 to get her green number. Alastair ran 7 Comrades Marathons and received 7 medals, two of which were silver. Alastair is also a keen squash player, played in many provincial tournaments and has not missed a league year since 1979.

Lion Alastair was sponsored into the Port Shepstone Lions Club by Lion Trevor Read in 1997. Since becoming a Lion, Lion Alastair has served as Club President (current), Fundraising Chairman, 1st & 2nd Year Director, Lions Bingo Convener (for many years), Lions Show Catering Convener (for many years) and Lions Christmas Cakes Convener (on a number of occasions). Lion Alastair has also attended a number of Multiple District Conventions and District Midyear Conferences. Lion Alastair was awarded Lion of the Year for the 2009/2010 Lionistic Year.

We wish Lion Alastair a very successful term of office.

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ion Lady Anna Compion is the newly appointed President of the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies Club.

Anna is a widow and has 2 children and 4 (beautiful) grandchildren.

Anna currently works for the Eye Specialist in Port Shepstone Anna joined Hibberdene Lions for a while and then relocated to Port Shepstone to join the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies.

This year Anna ia hoping to help Lion President Alistair as much as possible, as he is a tireless and dedicated Lion.

The Lion Ladies of Port Shepstone are a wonderful group of ladies, eager to help and to make a difference. We hope to have some new projects this year, but failing that want to make sure that the projects we are involved in do well.

We wish Lion Lady every success during her term of office.

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istrict Governor Martin Rundle’s theme, “A Light in the Dark” is an extract from "A Season of Hope" by Solly Ozrovech with reference to 2 Peter 1 :19.

The theme can also be associated with James A. Michener’s "an age is called Dark, not because the Light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it!”

The Services provided by Lions to those in need is depicted as a shining light for people experiencing dark, desperate times.

The Lighthouse is a photograph of the Port Shepstone Lighthouse, installed on 10 March 1905. The Port Shepstone lighthouse was developed out of a signal station, which was used during the time that Port Shepstone was an operating Harbour. The signal Station was replaced by the present cast iron structure of the lighthouse in 1906. This structure came from higher up the coast, Scottburgh, where it had been used to mark the southern end of that famous hidden reef, the Aliwal Shoal.

Before these developments an ordinary ships masthead lantern was exhibited at the top of a ladder like structure and came into operation in 1895.

The lighthouse is painted in black and white cheques has become a familiar landmark to people who visit Port Shepstone, which is approximately a 1 hour drive South of Durban. The coastline running south from this beacon is notorious for its wrecks, in fact this stretch of coastline between Port Shepstone and Cape Hermes at Port St Johns is particularly dangerous.

Probably the most famous of these wrecks are the Sao Joao and the Grosvenor. The Sao Joao, a richly laden Portuguese Galleon was wrecked with its alleged riches have never been located. The Grosvenor sank beneath the waves off the Pondoland shore with her hoard which legend insists included jewels, gold and silver bars and some say the fabulous Peacock Throne of the Moguls believed to be worth well over 6 Million Pounds.

Razor sharp rocks, strong currents, pounding surf and inaccessibility to this wreck has put paid to recovering any treasures that might lie beneath the murky waters.

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n Wednesday 30th July, Lion Alec Sammon handed over 6 bags of clothing to the Fountain of One Life Mission on behalf of the Port Shepstone Lions. This mission is situated at the premises of the old Umtentweni Hotel and houses homeless and destitute families.

Without the support of organisations such a Lions, these people would have absolutely nothing. Sheppie Lion Jean Masson has also kindly agreed to transport truck loads of building rubble to the Mission which will assist them with planned renovations.

LION RALPH GALLAGHER Married to : Bela Children : Son, Liam (8), Son, Jared (6), Daughter, Siana (2) Occupation : Restauranteur. Metal Work artist (BA in Fine Arts) Been a Lion since : 2012 Sponsored by : Lion Mike Davison Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Lasting this long as a Lion!

Hobbies : Socialising and art.

Bad Habits : Not knowing when to go home.

Your philosophy on life : You have only one life so live it to the fullest.

LION COLIN HAINES Married to : Debby Children : Daughter, Melanie (37), son, Craig (35) Occupation : Retired Been a Lion since : 2013 Sponsored by : Lion Gary Vogt Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Still learning the ropes Hobbies : Fly fishing, photography, travel, D.I.Y. Bad Habits : Too meticulous and getting up too early in the mornings.

Your philosophy on life : Always try and help others where you can and try not to be selfish.

LION NORMAN HOLMES Married to : Carol Children : Son, Stephen (40), Daughter, Suzanne (45) Occupation : Retired Been a Lion since : 2013 Sponsored by : Lion Alister Love Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Running the bar and assisting wherever possible.

Hobbies : Gardening, growing vegetables, motor cycling, Bad Habits : Too particular about everything..

Your philosophy on life : Help as many as you can. Spend as much time as possible with the family and enjoy life to the fullest.

DISTRICT 410-C MIDYEAR CONFERENCE WEEKEND

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istrict Governor Martin Rundle and the Lions and Lion Ladies of Port Shepstone invite all Lions, Lionesses and Leos to the 2014 District 410-C Midyear Conference. This very important weekend event will take place at THE PONT HOLIDAY AND WATERPARK RESORT which is located on the banks of the Umtamvuna River in Port Edward.

Dates : Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November 2014.

Weekend Theme : "CARRY ON CAMPING” / Banquet Theme Party on Saturday night (1st November) : "CARRY ON HENRY VIII” WEEKEND ITINERARY Friday 31st October 14:00 - Delegates start arriving at The Pont 15:00 - Registration opens 18:00 onwards - Welcoming Evening in the Marquee (Braai & salads - music etc.)

Saturday 1st November 07:00 : Breakfast will be served at the Pont Restaurant (Booking via your registration forms is essential) 08:00 : Registration opens 08:00 - 10:00 : 2nd District Cabinet Meeting in the Marquee 09:00 - 12:30 : Partners in Service outing (departs from outside the Pont Pub) / Kids activities commence at The Pont 10:00 - 10:30 : Tea & muffins etc. on the Pont Pub veranda 10:30 - 12:30 : District 410-C Midyear Conference in the Marquee 12:30 - 13:30 : Lunch in the Pont Restaurant and Pub veranda 13:30 - 16:00 : District 410-C Midyear Conference continues in the Marquee 13:30 - 16:00 : Kids activities continue 18:30 onwards : Midyear Conference Banquet in the Marquee (Theme "Carry On Henry VIII") Sunday 2nd November 07:00 : Breakfast will be served at the Pont Restaurant (Booking via your registration forms is essential) 08:00 - 14:00 : All delegates and their families have free time to enjoy the various activities offered at The Pont.

14:00 : Departure and a safe trip home!

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Convener : PDG Denis Meyer - 0833012883 / denis@sheppielions.co.za Registrations : Lion Jeff Smith - 0825561814 / projects@sheppielions.co.za Treasurer : Lion Richard Borradaile - 0835005498 / treasurer@sheppielions.co.za Entertainment/Catering : Lion Jean Masson - 0832871275 / membership@sheppielions.co.za Partner's Program : Lion Lady President Anna Compion - 0725260701 / ladiespresident@sheppielions.co.za Kids Program : T.B.A. Marquee / Meeting / Functions venue : PDG Denis Meyer - 0833012883 / denis@sheppielions.co.za

REGISTRATION : R400.00 PER DELEGATE. Visit the official website for more information and to download the registration form :

http://www.sheppielions.co.za/2014midyear.htm

Port Shepstone Lions Club 2013-2014 Board Of Directors President : Alastair Warman Imm.Past President : Andre Beneke Service Projects : Jeff Smith Fundraising : Kevin Ross House : Gary Vogt Secretary : Denis Meyer Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Jean Masson Public Relations : Denis Meyer Bar Manager : Norman Holmes Lions Alert : Andre Beneke Lion Tamer : Alec Sammon Tailtwister : George Leggett Lion Ladies President : Anna Compion Lion Ladies Secretary : Estelle O.Neill 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 In recognition of his term of office as Zone 6 Chairman for the 2013/2014 Lionistic Year, Lion Kevin Ross was presented with a Zone Chairman Medal by Lion President Alastair Warman on behalf of the members of the Port Shepstone Lions Club. The presentation was made during the July Club meeting.

Here is another great photo of the 4 Southern Africa Governors during the International Parade Of Nations at the 2014 LCI Conference held in Toronto, Canada.

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509 Port Shepstone 4240 Club Street Address : Lions’ Den Ambleside Road, Umtentweni

Lion Ralphie has decided to leave all electrical repair work up to the professionals.