Sheppie's Pride : Sept - Dec 2016 Edition

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January 2017 5th : Ladies Meeting Den 12th : Directors Meeting 19th : Lions’ Show Meeting - Den 26th : Club Meeting Den 28th : Bingo - Den February 2017 2nd : Ladies Meeting Den 9th : Directors Meeting 16th : Lions’ Show Meeting - Den 23rd : Club Meeting Den 25th : Bingo - Den Birthdays : January: 9th : George Leggett 13th : Audrey Leggett 19th : Mervin Curnow 24th : Jane Massey 27th : Brian Eva 30th : Karin Warman February: 5th : Roy Chaplin 6th : June Rundle 7th : Barry Van Der Veen 8th : Otto Wank 21st : Nico De Jong

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ell we have almost completed the year and are already half way through another Lionistic Year. It is almost as if the second half of the year belonged mainly to our long serving, exemplary Lion, Dr Hilton Horsley.

Firstly we had the Port Shepstone High School Leadership Camp, convened by Lion Hilton and supported by Lion Lady Bondi.

The Sheppie Team pulled together, both Lions and Lion Ladies, to make this another successful one for the 30th year running.

Secondly we had the Cataract Operations during eye care week in October, and again Lion Hilton was very involved. Ten successful operations performed by Volunteer Surgeon Dr Steyn, on 10 extremely happy patients. A few had some incredibly touching stories to tell and I must admit, there were a few tears shed.

Thirdly, our “oldies” Christmas Party held a few weeks ago. This was again organised by Lion Hilton and Lion Lady Bondi with the assistance of all the Clubs members. A truly humbling project and one that our sponsors have been a huge part of for a many of years.

A number of us attended the Mid Year Conference at Sierra Resort in Mooi River. Council Chairman Denis, did the welcoming address and discussed how dedicated we should all be to Lionism.

The example that he used was about the our own Lion Hilton. A person dedicated to his Medical practice 24/7 , also other Caring Facilities like Hospice, and still he finds time to give 110% to Lions. We salute you Lion Hilton and are proud to have you as a member of The Port Shepstone Lions Club.

Well done to the Club for achieving 9 awards at the Mid Year Conference. The best of all the Clubs and thanks to all for your dedicated support. There were additional fun awards for the best dressed couple at the Theme evening.

The Love Clan won this award. Well done to Lion Lady Irene for the outfits and for Lion Alister for filling it so well.

The Tree House guys from the Crows Nest almost caused a ship to sink. The efforts or lack thereof, of “Skipper” Justin (I know I got 95%) Hinchcliff, was a concern for his close friends and also Suzette over the past weekend. Well done on a prank that even Leon Schuster or Whackhead Simpson could not have executed better.

The Next six months for the Club is again a tough one with the Annual Lions Show in July and in between that we will add in a Golf Day. But before all of this we deserve a Christmas Party, a well earned break and then back to the Grind stone. For some of us this period is our busiest so we will keep our heads down and graft.

To those that are travelling, please travel safely. And Last but not least, Des and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. ” Jeff Smith Club President

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ort Shepstone Lions' 30th Annual Leadership Retreat was held during the weekend of 16-18 September at Camp Anerley. 40 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2017 Executive Council of Learners, 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 followed by talk on Lions Clubs International by Council Chairman Denis Meyer. This was followed by, an address by Headmaster Peter Jenkins and the official opening address by Club President Jeff Smith. The group was thereafter broken up into 5 colour coded teams and 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 for an exercise session and a delicious breakfast prepared by the Lion Ladies. Then it was down to business, with lectures on leadership theory, motivation, goal setting, an innovative engineering exercise, people to people relationships and conflict management. Various presenters included Miss Kerry Mc Killen and Lions Jeff Smith, Hilton Horsley, Alastair Warman 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.

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 Anita Hulley and her team. Emcee Lion Peter Mc Killen did a superb job in explaining the various formalities and protocols associated with a typical formal Lions gathering. Guest speaker for the evening, Mrs Monica Woodhouse of Give A Child A Family, motivated everyone present with her inspiring message. The Amazing Race floating trophy was presented to the red coloured "Red Reindeer" team.. The event was once again a resounding success.

On Sunday, the group, once again had an early start for exercise and breakfast. Then it was on to morning devotions with Mr Damian Williams and more lectures on communication and choices presented by Pastor Trevor Downham and 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, by all accounts, a great success and hats off to Course Conveners, Hilton and Bondi Horsley and their dedicated team of Lions and Lion Ladies. The 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.

40 Executive Council of Learners’ elect upon arrival at the campsite

Lecture room ready for the students

Headmaster Peter Jenkins welcoming everyone to the Retreat

Team Building Exercises

Team Building Exercises

Team Building Exercises

Peter McKillen

Malundi Bus transports the students to the camp

Club President Jeff Smith welcoming everyone to the Retreat

Team Building Exercises

Team Building Exercises

Ice Breakers

The formalities

Peter McKillen

LP Jeff Smith

Team Building Exercises

Team Building Exercises

Team Building Exercises

Chief Chef - Anita Hulley

Ice Breakers

Lectures

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers

Introducing Lion Alastair Warman

Team Building Exercises

Hilton Horsley

Team Building Exercises

Chief Chef Anita Hulley

The Formal Dinner held at Port Shepstone Country Club

Lion Nico De Jong (organiser) and Lion President Jeff Smith with the Red Reindeers – the winners of the Amazing Race.

Jarnu Hills proposes a toast to the Port Shepstone Lions on behalf of the guests at the formal dinner.

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o r t Shepstone Lions were once again the main sponsor of the 2016 Eye Care Awareness project at Hibiscus Private Hospital.

10 patients received free cataract surgery and were able to see clearly for the first time in many years. These patients were unable to afford the operations a n d w e r e shortlisted from a large waiting list.

The Club is very grateful to the Management and Staff of Hibiscus Private Hospital for providing their facilities at no cost a s w e l l a s Ophthalmologist Dr Trevor Steyn for performing the operations, Anaesthetist Dr Alex Basson for donating their time and skills. other sponsors included Alcon, South Africa, Oculate and G e n o p Healthcare. May this wonderful partnership continue for many years to come!

District Governor Kim and Lion Vicki Van Wyk with International President Bob Corlew and his wife Mary at the 2016 LCI Convention in Japan

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ion Kim van Wyk joined the North Durban Lions club in 2007, where he has served twice as Club President and also as Treasurer, Secretary and Fundraising Chair.

He has also served as a Zone 5 Chairman for District 410C, District Chairman for Food Security and the Constitution portfolios. At Multiple District level, Lion Kim has served at Multiple District Chairman for Health Projects and as Council Secretary.

Lion Kim has been compiling the Multiple District directories for several years and has, at the same time provided valuable support to the Information Technology portfolio.

Lion Kim was elected Second Vice District Governor of District 410C in 2014 and progressed to serve as First Vice District Governor in 2015 and as the District Governor in the 2016/2017 Lionistic year.

Kim lives in Durban North with his wife Vicki, also a dedicated Lion who has served on several occasions as President of the North Durban Lions club. Lion Vicki has also served in several Cabinet portfolios including that of Cabinet Secretary on two occasions.

Kim is an electronic engineer by profession and has worked for the past 12 years for Altech UEC, developing software for satellite decoders for DSTV and other customers around the world.

We are truly indebted to this dedicated couple who have both, in a short space of time, made a tremendous impact on the success and prosperity of our District.

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lub President Jeff Smith, Council Chairman Denis Meyer, Past District Governor Martin Rundle, Past Club President Alastair Warman, Lion Alister and Lion Lady Irene Love represented the Port Shepstone Lions Club at the annual District 410-C Midyear Conference held at Sierra Family Adventure Resort in Mooi River during November.

The conference was attended by several Lions representing 22 Lions Clubs in both Kwazulu-Natal and the Freestate provinces. During the conference, awards were presented by the Immediate Past District Governor to various clubs in recognition of outstanding service and achievements during the 2015/2016 fiscal year. Port Shepstone Lions received a total of 9 District awards which included the Pierre Theron Service Project of the Year (for the Club's Annual Lions Leadership Retreat), Overall Public Relations award, Ian Murray Project Public Relations award, Club Bulletin award, Hillary Moolman Diabetes Awareness Award, Geoff Chettle Club Secretary Award for the best administered club in the District and a Louis Halse award for being a 100% contributing club. In addition to these, the club was also one of only two clubs in the District to receive a Lions Legacy Project award and a 4 Diamond Lions Centennial Service Challenge Award from Lions Clubs International in recognition of meeting the 4 Challenges, namely, engaging our youth, protecting our environment, sharing the vision and relieving the hunger. These awards were proudly accepted by Club President Jeff Smith.

The Conference was officially opened by Council Chairman Denis Meyer and included a day presentations by various Lions clubs and district project chairman, sharing of service ideas and fellowship amongst the clubs. Port Shepstone Lions President Jeff Smith shared a presentation on how to organise and run a Leadership Retreat. The days proceedings ended off with a very enjoyable "Mad Hatters" themed party which was very well supported by all clubs present.

Lions Clubs International celebrates 100 years of service in 2017 and to commemorate this achievement, a Centenary Challenge program was launched to provide community services to 100 million underprivileged people worldwide.

Lions Clubs worldwide have already surpassed this challenge and have currently reached over 112 million.

Official opening of Conference - Council Chairman Denis Meyer

LP Jeff Smith receiving one of the District awards from IPDG Willie VD Schyf

Louis Halse 100% Contributing Clubs Awards

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Gillitts Lion Gary Streek with LP Jeff Smith

Newcastle Lions at the Conference

Sheppie Lions at the Conference

Sheppie Lions relaxing outside their digs with PDG Robert Beherens

Sheppie Lions Denis Meyer, Alister & Irene Love, Alastair Warman and Martin Rundle.

Sheppie Lions in their “Mad Hatters” outfits

Ramsgate Lion Sam Podmore with Sheppie Lions Martin Rundle, Denis Meyer, Al Warman and Alister Love

Scottburgh Lions Carol & Malcolm Mackintosh

The many District awards won by the Port Shepstone Lions Club

The two Als - resting their weary eyes!

Sheppie Lions and friends relaxing outside their digs

Irene & Alister Love - winners of the “Best Dressed Couple”

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uring December, members of the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies Club visited Assisi Orphanage and presented the children with presents and gifts as part of their Santa in a Shoe Box project. Their fine efforts brought much joy to the lives of these forgotten children.

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uring the recent Zone Meeting hosted at the Port Shepstone Lions’ Den, the club’s mascot, Cedric the Lion was unceremoniously kidnapped by a very devious group of Ramsgate Lions. Shortly thereafter Ramsgate issued a “Ransom” challenge in the form of a generous donation of dog food to the local NSPCA. The Sheppie Lions happily agreed to this ransom and upon delivery of the food to the NSPCA, Cedric was safely returned to his rightful home at the top table of the board room! Ramsgate Lions, be warned.....you have awoken a “sleeping tiger!!”

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uring December, Lion Lady President Estelle O’Neill, Club President Jeff Smith and Lion Ladies once again visited Suid Natal Primary and presented the many underprivileged children with Christmas gifts. These were gratefully received by the overjoyed children.

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n Saturday 26th November, Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies hosted their 26th 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 and other residences in the area were transported to the event by Lions members.

They were all treated to superb live musical entertainment courtesy of Jonathan Brauteseth on the keyboards and singer Brian Algie. The guests were serenaded with Christmas Carols and other lovely songs of yesteryear.

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

Santa Clause, aka Lion Clayton Curnow 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 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.

Musical Entertainment provided by Jonathan Brauteseth and Brian Algie

Sheppie Lions and Ladies serenading the guests with Christmas Carols

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Irene & Alister Love serving refreshments

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Guests enjoying the luncheon

Santa (Clayton Curnow) with one of the guests

George Legget Service with a smile!

Jenny Vogt presenting gifts to the guests

Alastair Warman has a dance with one of the guests

Anita Hulley presenting gifts to the guests

Inika & Clayton Curnow

Lions & Lion ladies preparing the main course

Convener Hilton Horsley addressing the guests

Jenny Vogt serving the guests

Gary Baker serving the guests

Zone Chairman Jeff Smith addressing the Ramsgate Lions’ Meeting during his visit

Council Chairman Denis Meyer presenting his friendship banner to Ramsgate Lions President Gaylyn Gregory

Lion Lady Irene Love with Lions Alister Love, Alastair Warman and Martin Rundle

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ion Alastair Warman celebrated his “Big 60" at the Sheppie Lions’ Den on Saturday 12th November. The theme was “Hats” and the event was a great success. Thanks to Lions Kevin Ross for preparing the spitbraai, Denis Meyer for the music, justin Hinchliff for the ice creams, Brian Eva for running the bar, Lion Lady Jenny Vogt for the decor and Saffron Chefs for the delicious side dishes.

Lions’ Den superbly decorated by Jenny Vogt

Lion Alastair Warman enjoying precious time with family and friends Carol Holmes

Norman Holmes and Otto Wank

Kenny Rolfe & Nico De Jong

Norman Holmes

Mike Heathcote, Richard Borradaile and Nobbo Mortimer

The Speeches

Nico De Jong

Jane Massey & Joey Van Niekerk

Martin Rundle and Mike Heathcote

Jane Massey & Richard Borradaile

Nico De Jong & Estelle O’Neill

Ralph Gallagher

Brian Eva

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n 15th October, the Sheppie Lions’ Den played host to a very successful Ribs & Chips admin fundraiser. The Theme was “Back to the 60's”. The event was well supported

by Lions and locals and raised several thousand rand towards the club’s 2017 Cape Town Convention trip. Grateful appreciation to Justin Hinchliff for sponsoring the ribs and ice cream, Jenny Vogt for doing the decor, Lion Ladies for the side dishes, Kevin Ross and his team for the braaiing, Brian Eva for running the Bar and Denis Meyer for providing the music.

Renee Swanepoel, Terry-Sue Booker & Debbie Marshall

Nicky Hinchliff, Laurie Lourens, Desiree Du Toit &

Bela Gallagher

Mike Heathcote, Jean Masson, Inika, Mervin & Clayton Curnow Renee

Richard Cathy Volker, Lyn Curnow, Bev Rolfe, Borradaile Gary & Jenny Vogt having a

June & Martin Rundle

Jean Masson, Mike Heathcote & Kelvin Hulley

Mike Heathcote & Nicky Hinchliff

Jeff Smith, Jane Massey & Desiree Du Toit

Denis Meyer & Inika Curnow

Kobus Geldenhuys & Kenny Rolfe

Brian Henning, Bela & Ralph Gallagher

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erriment, fun, laughter, great food and “interesting” presents were the order of the day at the Sheppie Lions’ annual Christmas party. This year’s event was organised by Lion Kelvin Hulley and very kindly hosted by Lion Jean Masson at his lovely home in Umtentweni. As usual the venue was superbly decorated thanks to Lion Ladies Jenny Vogt, Anita Hulley and their helpers. Bela Gallagher cooked the delicious 3 course meal and Lion Denis Meyer provided music for the evening. The traditional Christmas gift swapping was, once again thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Each Lion and Lion Lady had to bring a wrapped gift. All gifts were placed together on a table and all were given numbers from 1-40. Number one had first choice of the gifts and, once unwrapped, if he/she didn’t like the gift then they could swap it for another gift that was already unwrapped and so on. The higher numbers obviously had a better selection to choose from and No 1 had the final selection. It was a great evening and the “die hards” ended up dancing the night away in true Sheppie Lions’ style. A wonderful way to end a superb year by a truly wonderful group of people who make such a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. A very Merry Christmas to all Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies!

Karin Warman & Joanne Latt Kevin Ross, Jeff Smith & Desiree Du Toit

Jean Masson presented with a bottle of Jack Daniels for his hospitality

Nicky Hinchliff, Clayton Curnow, Liz Currie and Justin Hinchliff

Denis Schmidt, Norman & Carol Holmes

Debbie Marshall

Kelvin Hulley welcoming everyone to the gathering

Jean Masson, Kenny Rolfe & Justin Hinchliff

Jeff Smith & Desiree Du Toit

Louise Van Jaarsveld & Barry Van Der Veen

Pieter & Joey Van Niekerk

Barry Van Der Veen, Kelvin Hulley, Gary Vogt & Richard Borradaile

Ralph Gallagher & Chrissy Wilson

President : Jeff Smith Imm.Past President : Alastair Warman Service Projects : Alastair Warman Fundraising : Jean Masson House : Kelvin Hulley Secretary : Martin Rundle Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Gary Vogt Bar Manager : Brian Eva Lion Tamer : Ralph Gallagher Tailtwister : Kenny Rolfe 2 Year Director : Nico De Jong 2 Year Director : Alister Love 1 Year Director : Norman Holmes 1 Year Director : Gary Baker

For the second year in a row, The Port Shepstone Lions Team were the winners of the annual Potjiekos Competition held at the Port Shepstone Country Club. Receiving the trophy are Lions Mervin Curnow, Jean Masson and Clayton Curnow.

Lion Ladies President : Estelle O’Neill Lion Ladies Secretary : Anna Compion Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey Club PRO and Newsletter Editor : CC 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 236 Umtentweni4235 Club Street Address : Lions’ Den Ambleside Road, Umtentweni

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ion Justin Hinchliff recently underwent his skipper’s exam at The Pont in Port Edward. After using Lion Jean Masson’s boat, the “Sandy D” for his practical test, he forgot to replenish the fuel which resulted in the “tree House” clan being stranded up river without fuel! In retaliation, a letter using the official SADSAA logo was fabricated and sent to Justin informing him that he had failed both the practical and theoretical test. Poor Justin was left to stew over his failure for several days until it was officially announced at the December Club meeting that he had actually passed and that the letter was a fake!!

Moral of the story - never leave the Sandy D without fuel!!

Laurie’s recent new “Da Mato’s” nose job was a great success!!