Sheppie's Pride - March 2015 Edition

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32nd Edition - March 2015

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lub nominations were held at our b u s i n e s s meeting this month and my congratulations go to Lion Jeff Smith who will be taking over my reigns as President in July. I also congratulate our incoming Directorship and I'm sure they will be giving Jeff all the support he requires for the new Lionistic year.

Lions Bingo held at our Den on Sat 28th March was another success and thanks to Lions and Ladies who helped out with transportation and the preparing of snacks and drinks for the afternoon.

Our preparations for our Lions’ show are now full steam ahead thanks to convenor Lion Jean and his show committee. So far plans to have the show at the Port Shepstone Country Club on the 2nd weekend in July are looking good.

Thanks go out to our Lion Ladies who effortlessly run their own projects behind the scenes. This month our Ladies have run community services to aid the likes of Cornerstone home for autistic children as well as preparing baby hampers, food for the Flower foundation and the collection of clothing distributed to the Rape crises centre and Reinhardt's Place. Well done Lion Lady President Anna Compion and your team of Ladies for your fine efforts

successful and enjoyable Convention. It's a long way there and back so please be careful on the roads that weekend Lion Denis Meyer turned 50 on the 10th of March and so did Lady Lion Bev Rolf on the 16th. Denis hosted a bash on Sat 14th at our Den where we pigged out on spit pork which Lion Kev Ross prepared delectably.

Bev held her bash the following Saturday also at the Den and once again Kev was tasked to cook for the guests. A great time was had by all with plenty food, wine and music. Thanks to Denis and Bev for laying it on as well as the Lady Lions who put much effort into the décor for both evenings.

Our fellow Lion Mike Marshal underwent a horrendous 10.5 hr. operation on Friday 27 March. On behalf of the club I wish Mike a speedy recovery and hope he recovers fully.

In closing I wish everyone a happy Easter and for those visiting family or friends far away to please travel safe on the busy roads during this festive season.

Al Warman Club President

April 2015 2nd : Ladies Meeting - Den 9th : Directors Meeting - Den 11th : Moths Food, Wine & Beer Festival 16th : Lions Show Meeting Den 18th : Lions Bingo - Den 23rd : Club Meeting - Den 30th April - 3rd May : MD Jozi Towers Convention Randburg Towers Hotel, Johannesburg May 2015 2nd - 3rd : BMW Club Rally Dezzi’s Raceway Oslo Beach 7th : Ladies Meeting - Den 14th : Directors Meeting - Den 21st : Lions Show Meeting Den 23rd : Lions Bingo - Den 28th : Club Meeting - Den Birthdays : April :

PAY IT FORWARD

2nd : Lyn Curnow 9th : Dale Mc Garry 11th : Yvonne Rodda 24th : Mike Marshall 26th : Kevin Ross 28th : Gary Rolfe May :

I wish our delegation of 6 Sheppie Lions representing our club a t J o z i To w e r s Convention in the Randburg during the weekend of 2nd and 3 r d o f M a y a

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1st : Kim Rolfe 6th : Kenny Rolfe 11th : Fred Babumba 13th : Bela Gallagher 15th : Pietie Van Niekerk

Dear Port Shepstone Lions, We at Angels Care KZN , humbly acknowledge , The Lions Port Shepstone assistance , support , donations and Involvement towards our centre over the years , we see it as a mile stone in our existence on the South Coast .

The Big move from Paddock was a shock to us all , as well to our sponsors and our residents , decisions was made without consulting us In the matter , but it all worked out well . All our sponsors jumped in to make this move possible , and in a matter of twenty (20) days , every one , everything included furniture , assets and containers was moved and successfully relocated . At that point of time we already had a fully furnished house on a large stand in Elysium that was transferred from a diseased estate , into Angels Care's name . In order to accommodate all our residents we had to rent the house next door as well . So far so good !

We are still doing what we are doing best for the past nine (9) years , care for the homeless and destitute on the South Coast .

And by the grace of God , we will take Angels Care KZN. to a higher level .

Once again thank you very much for The Lions involvement .

Please feel free to visit us at any time , we do understand that we are not under Sheppies jurisdiction anymore , but we are still grateful towards the Lions .

Warm Regards Janndre Foster (Management Committee)

10-12 July - Port Shepstone Country Club

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

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uring March, Club Community Services Director, Lion Jeff Smith donated food parcels to Raj Mahabeer of Hibiscus Food For Life on behalf of the Club. Hibiscus Food For Life was established in 1993. They provide nutritious meals for 400 children every Saturday at Mdlazi Primary School. This school is in a rural area near Port Shepstone. The children are aged between 3 and 12 years.

They face extreme poverty due to unemployment. More than fifty percent of the children come from child headed households.

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nother successful monthly Bingo session was hosted on Saturday 28th March. For many of the senior folk who attend, this is the only social outing that they have during the month and they really look forward to being pampered by the Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies.

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Dear Lions, As Chairperson of your Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), I have the privilege of traveling the globe to see the amazing work Lions are doing. Every day, you provide disaster relief, empower our young people and serve our communities. You also remain committed to saving sight. Whether you are conducting vision screenings, providing eyeglasses or medicine, you are giving the gift of sight.

Together with LCIF and partners like The Carter Center, Lions have helped to restore sight to 7.7 million people through cataract surgeries; prevented serious vision loss for more than 30 million; provided over 271 million treatments for river blindness; built or expanded 660 eye care hospitals and clinics; and trained 681,000 eye care specialists and eye health workers.

Congratulations, Lions!

As we celebrate these achievements, know that there is still much work to be done. With your contribution, LCIF will be able to support Lions all over the world who continue making a positive impact in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Thank you for commitment to saving and restoring sight.

Sincerely,

Barry Palmer with former US President, Lion Jimmy Carter

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Barry J. Palmer Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

uring the March Club meeting. Lion President Alastair Warman presented LION Kevin Ross with his “official” Melvin Jones Fellowship plaque, pin and citation forwarded by Immediate Past International President Barry Palmer.

Melvin Jones Fellowship Facts !The Fellowship was established in 1973 and the

Progressive program began in 1986 in response to Lions' request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF. !Donations through MJFs provide 75 percent of the Foundation's annual revenue. !There are 54 levels in the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship program. !As of the end of March 2014, there are 361,160 MJF recipients and 68,518 PMJF recipients worldwide. !All MJFs are invited to the annual luncheon held at the convention (ticket purchase required). The MJF luncheon began in 1984 and has been held at each convention since then. !The names of MJFs are displayed on a computer in the LCIF Room at the International Headquarters.

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ort Shepstone Lions’ Den played host to Lion Denis Meyer’s 50th Birthday celebration held on 14th March. Approximately 80 Lions and friends attended and were treated to superb cuisine, great music, dancing and plenty of merriment until the wee hours of the following morning. Lions Kevin Ross and Nico De Jong roasted a 48kg pig on the spit and our Lion Ladies provided the delicious salads and side dishes. For dessert, Lion Lady Chantell provided a delicious carrot birthday cake and icecream was kindly sponsored

by Lion Justin Hinchliff. Lion Ladies Myrna Masson and Anita Hulley decorated the venue superbly. It was truly a excellent evening of fun, fellowship and plenty of laughter.

Birthday card signed by Sheppie Lions

Kippy Fowlds & Mervin Chantell brings the cake

Mike & Yvonne Rodda, Kelvin & Anita Hulley with Myrna Masson

Nick & Beaulieu Mare Chantell & Denis Meyer

Colin & Carol Mackintosh, Otto Wank & Paul Brauteseth Master Chefs - Kevin Ross & Nico De Jong

Lyn & Clayton Curnow

Justine Larraman & Andre Beneke

Mike & Debbie Berry

Denis Meyer & Karin Warman

Jeff Smith & Desree Du Toit

Brian Eva & Charles Wallis

Mary Jane Correia & Ronald Tarboton

Audrey Leggett & June Rundle

Peter Mc Killen & Martin Rundle

Brian Harcourt (the Ballie), Sheila Mulvey & Peter Wood

Mike Rodda

Bela & Gallagher

Al Warman with Jenny & Gary Vogt

Inika Curnow & Denis Meyer

Nick Mare

Brian Eva & Talitha Botes

Denis Meyer’s 50th Birthday Bash

Inika & Mervin Curnow

The boytjies enjoying their pudding

Mike Heathcote, Chrissy Wilson & Jean Masson

Party time

Denis with his Piano Accordian

Rob Bing with Peter & Elsie Mc Killen

Sam & Chrissy Wilson with Jean Masson

Mike Heathcote, Jean Masson & Sam Wilson

Gayle Wallis

Clayton Curnow

Al Warman’s address

Gary Baker

Gary Baker & Mike Heathcote

Lee, Helen, David & Nico De Jong

John & Lucille Maxwell

Ralph & Bela Gallagher

Sam Wilson & Kurt Bergsma

Mike & Yvonne Rodda

Party time

Sandy Danckwerts, Denis Meyer & Roger Ireland

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n Saturday 21st March, Lion Lady Bev Rolfe celebrated her 50th birthday together with Lions and friends at the Port Shepstone Lions’ Den. Lions Kevin Ross and Nico De Jong roasted the chickens in weber braai’s and Lion Denis Meyer provided the music for the occasion. It was, by all accounts an excellent p a r t y which was very well attended.

Kenny & Bev Rolfe

Karin Warman, Jenny Vogt, Audrey Leggett & Estelle O’Neill Denis Schmidt, Anna Compion, Lyn Curnow & Joey Van Niekerk

Master Chefs - Nico De Jong & Kevin Ross

Martin Rundle, Pietie Van Niekerk & George Leggett Andre Beneke & Martin Rundle

Kenny & Bev Rolfe

Husband, Kenny’s special surprise birthday gift

The Party in full swing

Nico De Jong, Kevin Ross & Gayle Wallis

Bev Rolfe

Gayle Wallis

Linda Coetzee

Angelica Monin

Many Happy Returns Bev!

During the Club’s March meeting, the new Board of Directors were elected as follows :

President Jeff Smith

Immediate Past President /Membership Alastair Warman

1st Vice President / Service Projects Kevin Ross

Treasurer Richard Borradaile

Public Relations /I.T. Denis Meyer

2 Year Director Mike Marshall

Lion Tamer Ralph Gallagher

2nd Vice President / Fundraising Jean Masson

2 Year Director Gary Vogt

3rd Vice Secretary President / George Leggett House Martin Rundle

1 Year Director Nico De Jong

Tail Twister Barry Van Der Veen

1 Year Director Brian Eva

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FUNFAIR

Lions Out and About

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pon hearing the news that Ian Jones, one of the South Coast’s favourite singers, was playing live at the Pont Pub on Saturday 7th March, a group of Sheppie Lions and their families decided to spend the weekend at the popular resort and enjoy some great fellowship. Whilst some members camped, others decided to stay in more formal accommodation. Cruising up the river, fishing, water skiing, braaivleis and live rugby on the big screen were the order of the day. The new “Crows Nest” tree house project is nearing completion and project owners Lions Kevin Ross, Denis Meyer, Jeff Smith, Justin Hinchliff, and Jean Masson used this opportunity to inspect the fine efforts of Lion Kevin Ross and his team of builders.

Kevin Ross, Mervin Curnow, Gayle Wallis, Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis, Jean Masson and Mike Heathcote

Ian Jones entertaining at the pub

Mervin Curnow, Mike Heathcote & Gayle Wallis

Denis Meyer, Mike Heathcote & Alister Love Justin Hinchliff & Suzette Boshoff

Barry Van Der Veen & Jean Masson

Denis Meyer, Mike Davidson, Chrissy Wilson, Desree Du Toit & Jeff Smith at the “Beach” upstream

Sundowners on the Pub veranda

Argy Bargy - the Pont’s Barge.

The Crows Nest Tree House

This is as far as boats can go up the Umtamvuna River

Port Shepstone Lions Club PBO No : 930 004 128 2014-2015 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 : Clayton Curnow 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

During a recent Lions Show Committee meeting, Show Convener Lion Jean Masson discussed the layout with Lions Gary Vogt, Jeff Smith and Andre Beneke.

During a recent cruise to the Portuguese Islands, Lion Richard Borradaile and Lion Lady Jane Massey discovered this sign erected by the Lions Club of Tolagnaro at the entrance to the town. Proof that there are Lions Clubs in virtually every corner of the globe.

Club Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/PortShepst oneLionsClub Club Postal Address : P O Box 44 Shelly Beach 4265 Club Street Address : Lions’ Den Ambleside Road, Umtentweni

Judging by this photo, it appears that Charles Wallis “barely” survived Denis’ 50th!