Sheppie's Pride - October - December 2017 Edition

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December 2017 7th: Ladies Meeting - Den 7th: Combined Directors/Club Meeting Den 9th: Club Christmas Party - Den 16th: Food collection Harbourview Superspar January 2018 4th Ladies Meeting - Den TBC 11th: Directors Meeting Den 18th: Projects Meeting Den 20th: Diabetes Testing Harbourview Superspar 25th: Club Meeting - Den 27th: Lions Bingo - Den Birthdays : December: 5th: Carmel Babumba 7th: Mike Davison 31st: Craig Curnow January 2018: 9th: George Leggett 13th: Audrey Leggett 19th: Mervin Curnow 24th: Jane Massey 27th: Brian Eva 29th: Olga Du Plessis 30th: Karin Warman

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here is a lot of truth in that old saying “Giving is better than receiving”

One of the wonderful advantages associated with being a Lion is that we are constantly giving, particularly during the Festive Season. So many disadvantaged people have benefited from the generosity of the Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies and, of course, our sponsors.

During the past couple of months our club has been very active with community service and these projects will be highlighted in this edition of Sheppie’s Pride. The spirit of Christmas and of giving is strong amongst our members and it has been heartwarming to see the support our members have shown towards our various Christmasrelated projects. The vast majority of our members work during the week which leaves them with precious little time during weekends and yet they still take the time to commit to our various projects.

Our Ladies Club continues to make a meaningful difference and are very active with their various community service projects.

They are involved in almost all of our projects and I salute them all for their fine example of service and commitment.

Lion Lady President June Rundle has proven to be a dedicated leader and a very kind hearted individual. It has truly been a pleasure to work with her and her team.

On a more sombre note, a number of our members have recently experienced difficult times. Lions Clayton and Craig Curnow and Lion Lady Yvonne Rodda were hospitalised. Fortunately they have been discharged and are all on the mend. Lion Johann Du Plessis and Lion Rob Harley both lost their mothers recently. Lion Hilton and Lion Lady Bondi Horsley’s daughter, Nicky, also had to undergo brain surgery. Our thoughts and prayers go out to these members of our “family” and please remember that we are here for you.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2018.

Thank you for your commitment to our great Club and our Association. Our communities need us so let’s make 2018 a truly special year of giving to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Denis Meyer Club President

Dear Lions Thank you so much for the kindness shown regarding the donation of R900-00 towards a mammogram for Lorraine.

May The Lord bless The Lions for ever.

Regards Renthia

Dear Sheppie Lions I apologies for the late letter but I had no luck in being able to send this to you as the e-mail fairies kept telling me the address does not exist so with much trial and error here goes...

Please accept my very sincere thanks for making it possible for myself and others to receive clearer vision, It's such a great gift and I feel very humbled by your kindness. It's so wonderful to have a clearer view and best of all that I won't loose my drivers license!!

Best regards

2017 Eye Care Awareness Week

Sister R Booyens discussing the hospital’s involvement with visiting Lions

Sister R Booyens with Lion George Leggett, Patient Aaron Mncwabe, Lion Martin Rundle, Lion Lady President June Rundle and Lion Secretary Alastair Warman

Lions chatting to Patient Sue Abraham

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n 20th October, 10 needy individuals underwent cataract surgery at Hibiscus Private Hospital in Port Shepstone.

These operations were made possible thanks to a wonderful and ongoing annual partnership between the Port Shepstone Lions, Ophthalmologist Dr Trevor Stein, Hibiscus Private Hospital, anesthesiologists Drs Louw & Basson and Oculate.

Lions chatting to Patient Sue Abraham

Port Shepstone Lions provided funding (much of which was raised through the Annual Lions Show Project). Dr Trevor Stein performed the surgeries at no charge. HPH provided the nursing staff, hospital beds and theater facilities at no charge. Anesthetists Drs Louw & Basson also provided their services for free and lenses were sponsored by Oculate.

Members of the Sheppie Lions Club visited some of the patients prior to their surgeries and were overwhelmed by the gratitude shown by these patients, many of whom have been severely sight impaired for many years. One of the patients, Aaron Mncwabe, described himself as a "book worm" who used to read up to 2 books a day. He has not been able to read for the past couple of years. When informed that he will be reading again in a couple of days, his eyes welled up with tears.

Sisters R Booyens and A Van Dyk with Patient Aaron Mncwabe

Lions spend time with another patient

Helen Keller quoted: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much" It was a very proud moment indeed for both the Lions and their partners....Well done to all involved!

Sisters Anneline Van Dyk and Gugu Myende with Patient Sue Abraham

Lion President Denis Meyer with Sister Anneline Van Dyk and Patient Sue

Lions Norman Holmes & Jeff Smith preparing drinks for the guests

Lion Roy Chapman calling the numbers

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Guests enjoying their bingo

Guests enjoying their bingo

Lion Lady Elsie Mc Killen takes a breather after helping to prepare food for the guests

Guests enjoying their bingo

uring November the Port Shepstone Lion ladies brought the spirit of Christmas to the Orphanage at Assisi Mission. Upon their arrival, the children ran out with great excitement to meet the ladies with hugs & huge smiles. One of the care givers started off the afternoon off with a little story of "giving". The head Sister (nun) then presented each child with a gift. There was total excitement & some of the young girls even modelled their gifts for the Lion Ladies. The children and staff alike were then treated to cup cakes, ice cream, cool drinks and plenty of other goodies including knitted beanies and scarves. Another wonderful project by our dedicated Lion Ladies.

Conference delegates

Guest Speaker - District 410-B Governor Ian King

Presentation by East Coast Lions

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DC Helen Toward & 1VDG Lyn Botha

Cabinet Secretary Karin

IPCC Denis Meyer

Cabinet Treasurer Margaret Haus & District Governor Ken Toward

lub President Denis Meyer, Past District Governor Martin Rundle, Zone Chairman Jeff Smith and Lion Alastair Warman represented the Port Shepstone Lions Club at the annual District 410-C Midyear Conference held at the Royal Hotel in Ladysmith this past weekend.

The conference was attended by several Lions representing 14 Lions Clubs in Kwazulu-Natal. During the conference, awards were presented by the Immediate Past District Governor to various clubs in recognition of outstanding service and achievements during the 2016/2017 fiscal year. Port Shepstone Lions received a total of 5 District awards which included the Leslie Simon Sight Projects award, Overall Public Relations award, Ian Murray Project Public Relations award, Club Bulletin award and a Louis Halse award for being a 100% contributing club. These awards were proudly accepted by Immediate Past Club President Jeff Smith.

The days Conference included presentations by various district project chairman, sharing of service ideas and fellowship amongst the clubs. The days proceedings ended off with a very enjoyable "Celebration" theme party which was very well supported by all clubs present.

Awards received by Port Shepstone Lions and received by Immediate Past President Jeff Smith

Conference group photo

Port Shepstone Lions’ delegates : Alastair Warman, Martin Rundle, Jeff Smith & Denis Meyer

Port Shepstone Lions had the largest delegation present - 18 in total!

Laurie Lourens & Geoff Stephenson (L-R) Betty Bing, Denis Meyer & Louise Stephenson

(L-R) Paul Adendorff, Jen Barrow, Eddie Ringo, Myrna Ringo, Geoff & Louise Stephenson, Denis Meyer & Betty Bing (L-R) Geoff & Louise Stephenson, Denis Meyer, Bev Lourens & Paul Adendorff (L-R) Denis Meyer, Paul Adendorff Myrna Ringo & Bev Lourens

(L-R) Louise Stephenson, Denis Meyer, Betty & Rob Bing, Wendy & Ian Anderson, Paul Adendorff & Jen Barrow

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n Friday 24th November Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies brought some Christmas cheer to a group of underprivileged children at Suid Natal Primary School.

Many of the children come from impoverished homes where there is not enough money to buy them school uniforms let alone presents and for many of them, and for many, their only meals for the day are eaten at the school itself. Each child was handed a special Christmas gift by Santa Clause (aka Lion Clayton Curnow) who was assisted by Sheppie's "Mervin the Lion". The children were delighted with their presents and gave the Lions and Lion Ladies plenty of hugs for their kindness. Lion Ladies were responsible for sourcing and wrapping all the gifts and to Lion Justin Hinchliff donated rulers, frisbees and water bottles to all the recipients.

Dup Du Plessis, Mervin The Lion (Denis Meyer), Irene Love, George Leggett, June Rundle, Elsie Mc Killen, Martin Rundle and Audrey Leggett with Sanda (Clayton Curnow) seated in front

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ort Shepstone Lions recently installed a 2500 litre water tank at Hibiscus Food for Life, an organisation that provides nutritious meals for 400 children 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. We would like to thank Roto Tank Port Shepstone for their very generous donation and Lion Kevin Ross and his team for completing the installation.

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n Saturday 25th November, Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies hosted their 27th Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens at the Port Shepstone High School Hall.

Approximately 100 senior folk from the Flower Foundation, Anerley Haven, Mbango Valley, Villa Bruno and other residences in the area were transported to the event by Lions members.

Port Shepstone Lions & Lion Ladies sing Auld Lang Syne to all the guests

showcased for the first time in almost 2 audience.

The guests treated to superb live musical entertainment courtesy of Sue Nielson on the keyboards and singers Friedhold Redinger, Nils Potgieter, Marie Webster, Jade Smith and young Michael Potgieter. The guests were serenaded with Christmas Carols and other lovely songs of yesteryear.

The club's famous "Whistling Bellies" were also decades bringing much delight and laughter of the

The guests were served a delicious 3 course Christmas lunch prepared by the Sheppie Lion Ladies.

Santa Clause, aka Lion Clayton Curnow and Mervin the Lion, aka Club President Denis Meyer, presented each guest with a sponsored Christmas gift bag filled with wonderful goodies.

The whole event was, once again a huge success, thanks mainly to project coordinator Lion Hilton Horsley and his team of dedicated Lions and Lion Ladies. Port Shepstone Lions are extremely grateful to Port Shepstone High School for allowing the Club to use their main school hall and superb facilities. The Lions would also like to thank the Hostel catering staff, Sunrise Farms, the Frey family and Fresh Meat, Ola Ice Cream and Harbourview Superspar for their sponsorship, assistance and support.

Mervin the Lion (Denis Meyer) and Santa Claus (Clayton Curnow)

Lion Ralph Gallagher

Christmas gifts

Lions Jeff Smith & Norman

Lion Lady Irene Love and Lion Desiree Du Toit

Lion George Leggett serves a meal to Jean Kirkbride

Lion Lady Lyn Curnow serving the guests

Approximately 100 guests were in attendance

Table Decor

Lions Dup Du Plessis & Alister

Lion Martin Rundle serving the guests

Lion Lady Bela Gallagher serving the guests

Taking a breather: Lions Rick Thomson, Justin Hinchliff, Otto Wank, Lyn, Mervin & Clayton Curnow

Musical Entertainment Coordinator Sue Nielsen

Lion Otto Wank

Lion Mervin & Lion Lady Lyn Curnow

Project Convener, Lion Hilton Horsley introducing the entertainers to the guests

Approximately 100 guests were in attendance

Lion Rick Thomson serving the guests

Entertainers Jade Smith, Mari Webster and Sue Nielsen

Lions and Lion Ladies preparing meals for the guests

Lion Alastair Warman serving the guests

Entertainers Friedhold Redinger, Lion Nils Potgieter and Sue Nielsen

Lion Ladies Elsie Mc Killen, Bondi Horsley and Karin Warman

Singers friedhold Redinger, Jade Smith, Mari Webster, Michael and Lion Nils Potgieter

Lions Dup Du Plessis & Clayton Curnow

Lion Dup Du Plessis receiving final touches from June & Martin Rundle

Young Michael and Lion Nils Potgieter serenading the guests

The Whistling Bellies, Lions Clayton Curnow, Alastair Warman and Dup Du Plessis

Mervin the Lion, Lion Desiree Du Toit & Santa Claus

Mervin the Lion (Lion President Denis Meyer) handing out presents to the guests

Santa Claus (Lion Clayton Curnow) handing out presents to the guests

Lion Hilton Horsley serving the guests

Lion Alastair Warman

Mervin the Lion (Lion President Denis Meyer) handing out presents to the guests

Elize thanking the Lions and Lion Ladies on behalf of the guests

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!

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e were privileged to receive a visit from our District Governor, Ken and DC Helen Toward during our November Club Meeting.

During the meeting, DG Ken officially inducted our newest members, Nils Potgieter and Rick Thomson and also presented long service awards to Dale Mc Garry, Martin Rundle, Kenny Rolfe and George Leggett.

Club President Denis Meyer presenting a Port Shepstone Lions friendship banner to District Governor Ken Toward

Prior to his presentation our DG was treated to a short video showcasing the "Raw Talent in the Sheppie Lions Club" which generated much laughter. DG Ken’s official address to the club was inspiring and very well received. Both our guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of fellowship with club members after the meeting.

District Governor Ken Toward inducting new members District Governor Ken Toward delivering his address

Lions & Lion Ladies attended the meeting

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Peace Poster winner, Simone Potgieter with Lion Jeff Smith

District Chairman Helen Toward lights a candle on behalf of District 410-C

Lions & Lion Ladies attended the meeting

ion Jeff Smith represented Port Shepstone Lions Club at the Suid Natal Primary Awards event this morning. He was given the opportunity to present the R500-00 prize money to the club's Peace Poster Contest winner, Simone Potgieter. An additional R500-00 was presented to the school itself. The school also paid tribute to the Sheppie Lions for their ongoing support and contributions towards their feeding scheme. Sheppie Lions also sponsored a book prize to the value of R1000-00 for the awards ceremony. R1000-00 book prize awards were also sponsored for an additional 7 other schools in the area.

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2VDG & Zone Chairman Jeff Smith lighting a candle on behalf of Zone 6

Newly inducted Lion Nils Potgieter lights a candle as the newest members of the club

Newly inducted Lion Nils Potgieter with his sponsor, Lion Alastair Warman

uring his official visit to the Port Shepstone Lions Club in November, District Governor Ken Toward officially inducted the club’s newest members, Nils Potgieter and Rick Thomson. Lion Nils is an estate agent by profession and Lion Rick is a local macadamia farmer. Lion Rick was sponsored by Lion Mervin Curnow and Lion Nils was sponsored by Lion Alastair Warman. The new members were privileged to receive the official Lions Centennial Induction membership kit from the Governor and sponsors were presented with Lions Centenary sponsorship pins.

District Governor Ken Toward inducting new members

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IPCC & Club President Denis Meyer lighting a candle on behalf of the Port Shepstone Lions Club

Newly inducted Lion Nils Potgieter presenting his sponsor, Lion Alastair Warman with the Centennial sponsorship pin

Newly inducted Lion Rick Thomson receiving his membership pin from sponsor Lion Mervin Curnow

lub Secretary Lion Alastair Warman was inducted into the Lions Club of Port Shepstone by District Governor Dennis Kenwood. With him is his wife, Lion Lady Karin as well as sponsor, Lion Trevor Read. At the rear is a very young Lion Pete Stoppel and to the left of the Governor is another new inductee, Lion Paul Brauteseth who was sponsored by Lion Denis Meyer. Over the years, both these members have proven to be a huge asset to Lionism. Lion Paul went on to become a Council Chairman and Lion Alastair has served as Club President and District Chairman.

The ceremony took place at the club’s previous clubhouse, the Cinder City M.O.T.H. Shellhole in Sea Park.

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Jean Masson, Mike Heathcote, Colleen & Gary Baker, Kevin Ross, Mervin Curnow, Richard Borradaile and Martin Rundle

Yvonne & Mike Rodda

Ralph Gallagher, Lindsay Ross &

June & Martin Rundle

Dale Mc Garry & Gary Vogt

Debbie Marshall & Irene Love

Mike Heathcote & Jean Masson

Jenny & Gary Vogt

Bella Gallagher & Al Warman

Jane Massey, June Rundle, Carol Holmes, Anna Compion, Irene Love & Estelle O’Neill

Mike Heathcote, Jean Masson, Alister Love and Clayton Curnow

Supper is served...

Mervin Curnow & Richard Borradaile

n Saturday October 14th, Sheppie Lions and their families attended a progressive dinner along the "Daisy Belt"! Grateful thanks Lion Kevin Ross for organising the event and to our hosts, Dale & Marcia Mc Garry (starters), Clayton & Inika Curnow (main course) and Mervin & Lyn Curnow (Dessert). It was a superb evening with plenty of fun and fellowship.

Carol & Norman Holmes

Bev & Kenny Rolfe

Mervin Curnow & Bella Gallagher

Clayton Curnow & Denis Meyer

Wayne Bilton & Al Warman (asleep for a change...)

Al Warman & Dennis Scmidt

Suzette Boshoff & Ralph Gallagher

Inika Curnow & Denis Meyer

Kevin Ross

And Justin also had a little sleep...

PORT SHEPSTONE LIONS OPEN THEIR NEW LIONS’ DEN The Lions Club of Port Shepstone now has its own clubhouse. Almost 18 months ago Lion Mervin Curnow, during his term as President, initiated this project. After negotiations with the Port Shepstone Council to either lease the club, a building or ground to build on, the Council agreed to lease the old Umtentweni Town Board Chambers building. Lion Peter Mc Killen then took over the negotiations and concluded the lease agreement towards the end of Moving into the new Den 1997. In February 1998 renovations started and Lions Geoff Stephenson, Rob Bing, Paul Brauteseth and John Barrow undertook the handling of this project. A special word of thanks goes to Lion Rob Bing for his outstanding woodwork and to James Duncan who donated the timber.

The new Lions’ Den was officially opened at a function held on 22 May 1998 by Her Worship the Mayor, Pauline Duncan.

Moving into the new Den Moving into the new Den

The entrance to the new Den

All ready for the opening

The newly tiled floors

Setup for the first meeting

The first priority - building the bar

The newly constructed bar

The new dividing wall and arch into the board room

Press Coverage

Willem Van Zyl, Geoff Smith & Rob Bing deciding what to do with the pole...

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heppie Lions held their Christmas/year end party on Saturday 9th December at their Lions' Den in Umtentweni. The evening was very festive and included a delicious 3 course meal, the traditional Christmas gift swapping and music and dancing until late into the night. Our grateful appreciation to Lion Kevin Ross for organising the event, Lion Lady Jenny Vogt for superbly decorating the Board Room, Lion Lady Bela Gallagher and family for their superb catering and service, LP Denis Meyer for providing the music, Lion Justin Hinchliff for donating the ice cream, Venture Inn Bottle Store for donating the hamper that was raffled, Lions Norman Holmes, Alister Love and Jeff Smith for running the bar and Lion Kevin and Wokkie Ross for cooking the sheep on the spit. The hamper was won by Lion Lady Yvonne Rodda and a grand sum of R700-00 was raised for the club's administration account.

Food preparation

Mike Rodda, Anna Compion & Carol Holmes

Irene Love & Yvonne Rodda

Karin Warman, Joanne & Kayla Latt

Jenny Vogt helping with food

Alister Warman, Mike Rodda & Anna

Party time!!

Terry & Joan Gallagher, Gary & Coleen Baker

Otto Wank

Gary & Jenny Vogt with Jane Massey

Yvonne & Mike Rodda

Estelle & Richard O’Neill

Alister Love & Norman Holmes

Superb table decor by Jenny

Alister Love & Yvonne Rodda

Desiree Du Toit & Alister Love

Colleen & Gary Baker

Ralph Gallagher

Nico De Jong presenting Yvonne Rodda with the winning hamper

Dale Mc Garry

Alister Love (The “Love Machine”)

49th Edition - October - December 2017

Sheppie’s Pride - Page 19

Merry Christmas & A Happy & Prosperous 2018 To all our Sponsors and Supporters NS CLUB OF LIO

Dale Mc Garry - 10 Years Membership

George Leggett - 15 Years Membership Chevron (should be 35 years membership)

Kenny Rolfe - 10 Years Membership Chevron (Scabbo - eat your heart out!!)

Martin Rundle - 20 Years Membership

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