Sheppie's Pride - September 2014 Edition

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They work in conjunction with Lions Operation Brightsight, a Lions eyeglass recycling center in South Africa. They send scripts and LOBS prepare the glasses as per the script.

One of the members makes the 500 km trip to Johannesburg, South Africa when the glasses are ready, and they are then distributed to the beneficiaries. Not an easy task, as sometimes Customs authorities at the borders cannot believe what Lions do!

This distribution of eyeglasses to students was SPECIAL. Children generally are not aware that there is a problem with eyesight and therefore may perform poorly in class. With this in mind and wanting to make a difference in the lives of these

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October 2014 2nd : Ladies Meeting - Den 4th : Clubhouse workparty and Rugby Evening - Den 9th : Directors Meeting - Den 10th : Eye Care Week Cataract Operations - Hibiscus Private Hospital 11th : Zone 6 Meeting - Den 16th : Projects Meeting - Den 23rd : Club Meeting - Den 28th : Final Midyear Conference Committee Meeting - Den 31st - 2nd Nov : District Midyear Conference Weekend - The Pont, Port Edward November 2014 6th : Ladies Meeting - Den 13th : Directors Meeting - Den 20th : Project Meeting - Den 27th : Club Meeting - Den Birthdays : October : 1st : Martin Rundle 5th : Jean Masson 9th : Andre Beneke 13th : Jeff Smith 13th : David De Jong 21st : Mike Rodda 22nd : Gary Vogt 22nd : Bondi Horsley 28th : Antoinette Stoppel 28th : Joey Van Niekerk 29th : Pete Stoppel November : 2nd : Jenny Vogt 8th : Anita Hulley 14th : Gary Baker 16th : Alastair Warman 19th : Myrna Masson 23rd : Peter Mc Killen 24th : Gayle Wallis 26th : Richard Borradaile 30th : Marcia Mc Garry

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ionism is alive and well throughout Africa. The members of the Lions Club of Lobatse in Botswana continuously carry out sight screenings in and around the schools in Lobatse and even further — to a distance of about 40 kms. Last November, Lions did visual acuity tests for approximately 380 students at Chichi Community Junior Secondary School in Molapowabojang village. About 34 students needed prescription eyeglasses. The club has earmarked funds from the activity account for procuring eyeglasses for the students in schools.

students, a right moment came by when they heard a Government Minister was going to address the people in the very same village. With a little pressure and pleas put on the Personal Secretary they were granted 20 minutes of the Minister’s time. Aha but that was not to be……

Given a chance, Lions will promote Lionism at any cost, and the distribution took all of 60 minutes of the time. Was the Minister unhappy?

No. Not only was he telling the pupils how special spectacles are and how they must take care of the glasses, but was now praising the Lions Club of Lobatse for this noble gesture. In the end, the Minister and his entourage were happy, and most of all the children were now seen trying to read the car registration numbers in the distance……. What a satisfying project it has been!!! We served children in need and also helped with sight. Killed two birds with one stone…. (Article by Lion Vimla Ramkumar - Lobatse Lions Club)

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

Dale Mc Garry

Alastair Warman

Kevin Ross

Dale Mc Garry

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ort Shepstone Lions hosted their 28th Annual Leadership Retreat from 26-28 September at Camp Anerley.

40 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2015 Executive Council of Learners, attended the camp. The full weekend program commenced shortly after they arrived at the camp on Friday with a talk on Lions Clubs International by Past District Governor Denis Meyer. This was followed by a course briefing by Lion Peter Mc Killen, an address by Acting Headmaster Dale Salotto and the official opening address by Club President Alastair Warman. The group was thereafter broken up into 5 colour coded teams and took part in various team-building exercises. After supper the group participated in a very enjoyable ice breaking exercise and a sing-a-long before heading off to bed.

The group had an early rise on the Saturday morning for exercises and a delicious breakfast prepared by the Lion Ladies. Then it was down to business, with lectures on leadership theory, communication, goal setting, innovative engineering, people to people relationships and conflict management. The various presenters included Pastor Trevor Downham, Miss Kerry Mc Killen, Mrs Sharon Smith and Lions Jeff Smith and Peter Mc Killen. After lunch the group participated in a very enjoyable and challenging “Amazing Race� together with Lions and Lion Ladies 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 Kevin Ross and Dale Mc Garry.

The Grade 11's arrived at the Lions' Formal Dinner, held at Umthunzi Hotel in Umtentweni on the Saturday night, wearing glittering make-up, elegant evening wear, and smart suits. The guest speaker for the evening was Regional Magistrate Mr Johan Bester who motivated everyone present with his inspiring message. The evening event was once again a great success and the Grade 11's were exposed to the formalities and protocols associated with a typical formal Lions event.

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n Sunday, the group, once a g a i n had a n early start for exercise and a delicious breakfast prepared by the Lion Ladies. Then it was on to morning devotions with Mr Damian Williams and more lectures on motivation and choices presented by 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, once again, a huge success and hats off to Course Conveners, Hilton and Bondi Horsley and their dedicated team of Lions and Lion Ladies. The entire project was fully funded by the Club's charity account and 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.

Acting Headmaster Retreat Convener Dale Salotto Hilton Horsley

Retreat Briefing President’s Address Peter Mc Killen Alastair Warman

Intro to LCI Denis Meyer

Lion Jeff Smith summarising his challenge

Lion Ladies Anita Hulley and Anna Compion preparing meals

Lion Lady Talita Botes summarising her challenge

Lion Lady Elsie Mc Killen briefing a team Lion Lady Bondi Horsley summarising her challenge

Lion Jeff Smith briefing a team Lion Alastair Warman briefing a team

Lion Hilton Horsley briefing a team

Early morning exercises

Pastor Trevor Downham talks on Communication

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Lion Kevin Ross briefs all teams on the Amazing Race

This is a great experience!!

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Lion Jean Masson keeps score

Team building exercises

Team building exercises

Pastor Trevor Downham talks on Communication

Lions planning the course

Matt Williams briefing a team

Teams being transported to the start of the race

Yellow team participating in the Golf ball challenge

Lion Lady Marcia Mc Garry monitors the Enchanted Forest Challenge

The Dam challenge

Teams being transported to the start of the race

Blue team participating in the Bucket challenge

It Died!!

The Dam challenge

The Egg challenge

Lion Martin Rundle briefing a team

Preparing for the Dam challenge

Frozen chicken packing challenge

Lion Lady Talita Botes & Lion Brian Eva with their table guests

Lion Lady Betty & Lion Rob Bing with their table guests

Lion Norman Holmes and his table guests

Kerry Mc Killen and Lion Lady Elsie Lion Lady Bondi and Lion Hilton Horsley with their table guests Mc Killen with their table guests

Lion Lady Marcia & Lion Dale Mc Garry with their table guests

Lion Lady Jenny & Lion Gary Vogt with their table guests

Winners of the Amazing Race Trophy The Orange Team

Lion George & Lion Lady Audrey President’s Address Leggett with their table guests

Lion Kevin Ross

Retreat Convener Hilton Horsley’s address

Guest Reply

Guest Speaker Johan Bester

The Main Table

Governor’s Address

Illovo Sugar Lindsay Eggs Sunrise Farms Coca Cola Amigo’s Chips Wolf Security Leaf Technologies

Waltons Stationary Harbour View Superspar Mndeni Meats Umthunzi Hotel

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t is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our fellow Lion and friend in service, Lion Hans Wagenaar who was Called to Higher Service on Monday 09 September.

Lion Hans lost his long and brave battle with cancer. Our heartfelt condolences to Lion Lady Marie and the family. Lion Hans joined the Port Shepstone Lions Club in 1988 and, for the past couple of decades has been the project convener of the Port Shepstone Lions' Annual Blind Bowlers Tournament.

Lion Hans achieved success, lived well, laughed often and loved much; he gained the respect of intelligent people and the love of little children.

He ďŹ lled a niche and accomplished his task, He has left the world better than he found it, whether by a brighter ower, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul.

He always saw the best in others and gave the best he had; his life was an inspiration, and his memory will be a benediction.

Hans was a LION.

Called To Higher Service

Rest in Peace dear colleague - till we meet again..........

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ith grateful appreciation to Lion Justin Hinchliff for sponsoring all the ribs and ice cream, Lion Ralph and Lion Lady Bela Gallagher for the use of their restaurant and Lions Ronald Tarboton (sound system) and Denis Meyer (Music). The event was a great success with plenty of funds raised for the club’s administration fund.

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istrict Governor Martin Rundle officially visited the Port Shepstone Lions Club’s September Club Meeting. During his address he indicated that he has already visited 8 clubs in our District and on 7 of these visits was accompanied by 4 members of our Club. He thanked PDG Denis, LP Alastair, ZC Andre and DC Kevin for accompanying him. He plans to visit East Coast, Cowies Hill, Pinetown, Hilton, Kloof, Durban Host and Scottburgh during October and invited members to join him on his visits to these clubs.

DG Martin stated that he has witnessed very active clubs that are involved with a variety of community service projects. Regardless of how low their membership number are, these clubs are very involved within their respective communities. He encouraged all our members to follow LP Alastair's goal of increased service as some of our members are missing out on the rewards of community service and being a “Light in the Dark” for many underprivileged people. He pointed out that membership extension within this club is not really a problem as the club has one of the highest membership totals in the country. He emphasized the importance of caring for our fellow members and their partners in service and pointed out that politics was the main cause of loss of membership in many clubs within our District. Club members were encouraged to avoid personal conflict and avoid dragging down other members of the club. He invited members of our club to attend the Kokstad Lions membership drive and show our support which will assist them in attracting new members.

DG Martin encouraged as many members as possible to attend and support the Midyear Conference weekend and thanked PDG Denis for his efforts so far in organising this project. He ended off by thanking the Club for agreeing to host the 3rd Council Meeting in February.

LION ALEC SAMMONS Married to : Margie Children : Sons Trevor (32) Shane (30) Occupation : Retired Been a Lion since : 2008 Sponsored by : Charter member of Shelly Beach Lions Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Being a Charter member of the Shelly Beach Lions Club.

Hobbies : Fishing and Golf.

Bad Habits : Short tempered.

Your philosophy on life : Keep the Lord in your heart and your life will be great.

LION CLAYTON CURNOW Married to : Inika Children : Dominic (5), Lolla (3) Occupation : General Manager - United Autobody Been a Lion since : June 2012 Sponsored by : Lion Mervin Curnow Greatest Lionistic Achievement : Lion Tamer Hobbies : Fishing, camping, wife.

Bad Habits : Unbalanced on my feet - a little wobbly sometimes.

Your philosophy on life : Work hard and try and achieve as much as you can.

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) 09:00 - 12:00 : GMT / GLT (Membership and Leadership) workshop in the Marquee 09:00 - 12:00 : 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 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

Lion Mervin and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow went on a Mediterranean cruise during September. They visited Venice, Barcelona, Athens, Mykonos, Napoli, Roma, Firenze, Istanbul, Kusi Dasi and Toulon.

Lion Lady Joey Van Niekerk enjoying a special moment with son Gustav and grand daughter in Canada.

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

During the September Club meeting, Zone 6 Chairman Andre Beneke also conducted his official visit to the Port Shepstone Lions Club. During his address he congratulated the club on the high turnout of 43 members and guests at the meeting.

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

Sheppie Lions members visited the Hibberdene Lions’ September Club Meeting. Pictured in the photo above are back (L-R) Hibberdene Lions President Bert Van Wyk, Lion Steve Coulsen, Zone Chairman Andre Beneke, Sheppie President Alastair Warman, Lion Brian Porteous, front (L-R) District Governor Martin Rundle and Lion Maria Jansen Van Rensburg.

“Blueberry Hill”??

These buggers must definitely not give up their day jobs!!