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October 2015 1st : Ladies Meeting - Den 8th : Directors Meeting - Den 15th : Projects Meeting - Den 22nd : Club Meeting - Den 31st : Lions Bingo - Den November 2015 5th : Ladies Meeting - Den 6th-8th : Midyear Conference Weekend - Royal Hotel Ladysmith 12th : Directors Meeting - Den 19th : Projects Meeting - Den 21st : Club Christmas Party Umthunzi Hotel 26th : Club Meeting - Den 28th : Lions Bingo - Den Birthdays : October : 1st : Martin Rundle 5th : Jean Masson 9th : Andre Beneke 13th : Jeff Smith 18th : Estelle O’Neill 21st : Mike Rodda 22nd : Gary Vogt 22nd : Bondi Horsley 28th : Antoinette Stoppel 28th : Joey Van Niekerk 29th : Pete Stoppel 29th : Anna Compion 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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reetings to you all. After a very frustrating start to the Springboks World Cup 2015 campaign, the team fought back strongly against Samoa and Scotland putting the Campaign back on track. This is very much how Our Sheppie Pride pulled together at the Port Shepstone ECL Leadership Camp. Thanks to Lion Hilton and Lion Lady Bondi for again convening a successful weekend and thanks to all the Lions and Lion Ladies for your support. The weather also played a role which I believe it added to the fun and laughter that the Learners enjoyed. It was great to see the transformation from muddy kids to well dressed grownups at the formal dinner. Compliments to the Port Shepstone Country Club for their hospitality and an amazing meal. Zone 6 Chairman, Brian Porteous, visited our Club and I want to thank him for his input. Our very own Master Chef Nico de Jong and his team won the Heritage Day Potjie cookout at the Port Shepstone Country Club. He also did a sterling job cooking a potjie at the Club for the Scotland Game. Thanks to past President Alistair for providing the “entertainment”. A great evening was had with our new big screen. Some of us went down to the Pont to see the last leg of the Matat2Pont. I just want to congratulate an exhausted Lion
Charles Wallis for completing the last leg. He is normally a very energetic person but you could see how he pushed his body to the limit. Well done Charles. Our annual Cataract Day project during the National Eyecare Awareness Month of October went off well and we sponsored ten persons in our area with the gift of Sight. I visited some of the patients before the procedure and I was very proud to be part of such an amazing organisation. Thanks to Dr Steyn and his Team and also the Hibiscus Hospital and their friendly staff for making this a success. Have a great October and let's see what the Boks can do going forward. Jeff Smith Club President
Butthead’s Beat: Solly, SA… wong side! SPRINGBOK coach Heyneke Meyer is obviously so wrapped up in rugby at the moment that he hasn’t been keeping up with politics. If he had taken the time to read more than the sports pages in newspapers he would have realised that our country is wooing (pun intended) the Chinese, NOT the Japanese. If we had lost to the Chinese, President Zuma himself would have thrown a reed dance parade for the team at Nkandla, but the Cherry Blossoms? Well, the latter certainly proved that Pearl Harbour wasn’t a once off. The Japanese are the masters of surprise. The loss will also teach the Springboks a lesson for cocking a snook at the Lions. No, not the rugby team that had Sharks supporters crying into their Castle Lites during the sports bar curtain-raiser for the Bok game on Saturday, but Port Shepstone Lions. The match clashed with the Lions’ annual dinner for young leaders from Sheppie High, a formal affair which took place in the hall at the Port Shepstone Country Club, adjacent to the pub where fans (jubilant at that stage) were whooping at the top of their voices. It was a glamorous affair with the young leaders kitted out in all their finery and one left with a feeling that our country will be in good hands in the future. Few seemed to notice the sudden, deathly hush emanating from the bar at some stage, but one could guess the cause. Oho! Nevertheless, the volume in the bar was soon turned up again, not in celebration of course, but for a good old Irish-style wake. Hats off to the dedicated Lions who have organised this Leadership Retreat for the past 29 years and there is no doubt that it has helped Port Shepstone High maintain its reputation as a fine learning establishment in a country where many others are under the cosh. Port Shepstone Rotary follows suit shortly when they hold their annual Youth Leadership Course, also based at Port Shepstone High, which has been going for 53 years. It’s this involvement and support for all schools by the community as a whole that will insure our country’s future. Unions and teachers squabbling about ANA’s (Annual National Assessments) and threatening to go on strike is certainly not setting a good example to our youth. There has also been much said in the Herald and social media of late about teachers being ‘under siege’. By all means, sift out the rotten eggs, but not at the expense of the vast majority of teachers who are still dedicated to their profession and pupils who are eager to soak up the knowledge they impart. Oh, and don’t buck the Lions. They have the power to break a drought. They just have to organise an event and the heavens open… tears from Bok supporters and all. Bevis Fairbrother - Manager South Coast Herald
Thank you Sheppie Lions for the amazing, sacrificial, hard work that you do in our community, and for the support that you give to our school. Cornerstone Learning Centre Congratulations on an exciting, educational and motivational Leadership Retreat. My son was fortunate enough to attend and he arrived home absolutely exhausted and full of praise for the Port Shepstone Lions. Always hungry - he said the food was fantastic. Well done Ladies! The speakers were remarkable and thought provoking and the challenges great fun. Many thanks for continuing to offer our youth this once in a lifetime experience and for your ongoing commitment to serving the South Coast community. Lindy Visser Good afternoon Jeff Colin tells me he has been selected for a cataract operation. Wonderful news! What a difference it will make for him. Thank you so much to you personally and to the Lions. Marlene
Courtesy : PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)
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ort Shepstone Lions' 29th Annual Leadership Retreat was held during the weekend of 18-20 September at Camp Anerley. 42 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2016 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 Elect 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, communication, goal setting, an innovative engineering exercise, people to people relationships and conflict management. Various presenters included Pastor Trevor Downham, Miss Kerry Mc Killen and Lions Jeff Smith 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 Jenny Vogt 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, South Coast Herald Manager Bevis Fairbrother, motivated everyone present with his inspiring message. The Amazing Race floating trophy was presented to the blue coloured "Royals Team". The event was once again a resounding success.
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Club President Jeff Smith’s opening address
ECL’s enjoying the presentations
Retreat Convener Hilton Horsley’s opening address
Lion Peter Mc Killen briefs the ECL’s on the Retreat
Headmaster Peter Jenkins’ opening address
Lion Peter Mc Killen briefs the ECL’s on the Retreat
Lion Denis Meyer introduces the ECL’s to Lions Clubs International
Team Building exercises
n 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 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 recent 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 entire 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.
Team building exercises
Team building exercises
The “Yellow Bumblebees Team” were first to finish the Amazing Race
Pastor Trevor Downham
Amazing Race challenge
Amazing Race Intro
Amazing Race challenge
Amazing Race challenge
Amazing Race challenge
Estelle O’Neill - the “
Sheppie Lion Ladies provided superb meals!
2016 ECL’s in all their finery
Guest Speaker Bevis Fairbrother
Main table - Bevis & Linda Fairbrother, Jeff Smith, Desiree Du Toit, Peter & Debbie Jenkins
Certificate of appreciation Presented to Kerry Mc Killen
Club President Jeff Smith
Retreat Convener Hilton Horsley
Aphiwe Mvovo replies on behalf of the guests Amazing Race winning team the “Blue Royals” receiving the floating trophy
Lions Alastair Warman and Nico De Jong with their guests
Lion Norman and Lion Lady Carol Holmes with their guests Lion Andre Beneke with his guests
Lion Peter and Lion Elsie Mc Killen with their guests
Lion George and Lion Lady Audrey Leggett with their guests
Lion Ladies Estelle O’Neill and Anna Compion with their guests
2015 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT WEEKEND
APPRECIATION NOTICE THE LIONS CLUB OF PORT SHEPSTONE Would like to express our sincere appreciation To the following companies who contributed towards the success of this project
YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO HOST A VERY SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP WEEKEND FOR THE INCOMING ECL’S OF PORT SHEPSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
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he 2nd South Coast Tourism Awards were held on the 23rd September at Umthunzi Hotel in Umtentweni. Celebrating excellence and recognizing individuals and businesses for their commitment to tourism, these awards brought together media, stakeholders, government and the corporate sector in a rather refreshing way – a Night at the Movies where attendees were required to dress the part. The event was emceed by no other than cricketing legend, local businessman and South Coast Tourism Area Chair for Hibberdene, Pat Symcox. Admittedly, the audience found it difficult to concentrate as said Symcox was dressed up as John Wayne as he brought the house down with many of his quirks and tourism related comments and stories. Presenting the awards was Joy Crutchfield in her role as South C o a s t Tourism’s Chair and Justin Mackory, although disguised and dressed as Rocky was officially there in his capacity as CEO. Also in attendance was the Ugu District Mayor Councillor Gumede, the Hibiscus Coast Mayor Councillor Mqwebe as well as Ward Councillors who participate on Tourism Area Committees and various Municipal Managers from District and Local Municipalities. 22 awards and special acknowledgements were announced, including the top award of the evening - the “Event Of The Year” which was this year presented to the Lions Club of Port Shepstone in recognition of the outstanding success of the 2015 South Coast Lions Show. Lion Jean and Lion Lady Myrna Masson represented the club at the event and Lion Jean proudly accepted the award on behalf of the club.
Al Warman toasts the winning team - Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis, Nico De Jong (holding the trophy) and Ralph Gallagher with Chloe Wallis enjoying a taste of the delicious food.
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eam Sheppie Lions participated in the inaugural Port Shepstone Country Club’s Heritage Day Potjiekos Competition. The team comprised Lions Nico De Jong (Master Chef), Charles Wallis (Assistant Chef), Ralph Gallagher and Denis Meyer (Potato peelers). The team was very well supported by fellow Lions and their families who attended en masse to enjoy the superb weather and wonderful atmosphere at the club. The Potjie competition was indeed a Proudly South African event. All the teams "cooked up a storm" in their potjie pots. Many thanks to Saffron Chefs and Coca Cola for sponsoring prizes towards this Heritage Day competition. First prize - A bottle of Richelieu Brandy sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring 2 x cooler boxes, 1 x set of braai tongs and a case of Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - The Sheppie Lions Team. They also received the floating trophy. Second prize - 4 x Lunch vouchers (R65 each) sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring a case of Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - Curnow Garrun Team. Third prize - 4 x Breakfast vouchers (R45 each) sponsored by Saffron Chefs with Coca Cola sponsoring a case of Coca Cola dumpies - Winner - Wozani Berg Gasoline Team An On the Spot prize was awarded as well, with Keegan Pieterse doing undercover judging for the cleanest area, not stirring the potjie and for general spirit of the team and this was won by the Curnow Garrun Team. The prize for this category was sponsored by The Pasta Factory, Agent - June Surtee-Myers. The Potjie Competition was a resounding and fantastic success, and the participants of the day indicated that they would definitely be back next year!!
Charles Wallis, Nico De Jong and Denis Meyer preparing the raw ingredients
Ralph Gallagher, Denis Meyer, Al Warman (resting his eyes) and Club Mascot “Cedric�
Chloe & Gayle Wallis
Mike King (opposition spy), Mike Heathcote and Jean Masson
Nico De Jong & Denis Meyer with the sponsored prizes won by the team
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uring a recent visit to Ireland, Lion Norman and Lion Lady Carol Holmes came across a delightful charity shop run by the Antrim Coast Lions Club. This amazing project has already raised thousands of pounds for community relief projects, including the building of a house in Bosnia! They also attended a combined service club meeting whilst on board the Queen Elizabeth liner together with members of other service clubs and shared ideas about community service and fundraising initiatives..
Lion Mervin and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow once again visited their “second home� in Kusadasi, Turkey during September. Photo left : enjoying a meal with friends at one of the local restaurants.
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ongratulations to Lion Charles Wallis for successfully completing stage 3 of the inaugural Matat 2 Pont Enduro. An extremely exhausted Charles, together with his “seconds” Lions Clayton Curnow and Ralph Gallagher were grateful to make it to the finish line after a very hot and dusty day on the road. The inaugural Matat2Pont enduro came to a thrilling conclusion at The Pont Holiday Resort in Port Edward on Saturday 26th September. Three days of riding which started in Matatiele culminated with enduro, adventure and plastic bike riders speeding over a floating bridge to the finish line. The Alfie Cox signature event hosted by Powasol Xtreme Eventing and The Pont attracted locals and riders from far and wide, including Brit Keith Maude, who travelled to South Africa just for the event. The legendary Cox upped the thrill factor with burnouts on a KTM 990 adventure and a 250F enduro bike.
Lion Charles (left) at the finish line
Klint Mills, Managing Director of Powasol Xtreme Eventing, said the fun ride was an overwhelming success.
“Riders arrived at the Matatiele Golf Club on a relatively warm Wednesday (23rd September) afternoon. They rose early on Thursday morning and prepared themselves for a journey of note for day one. They were met by Municipal Members under the Red Bull Arch and led out for a parade through the town of Matatiele with waving spectators and public with beaming smiles to see this new spectacle that has hit their very humble town. They enjoyed a decent 126km “Plastic Bike” trail and an 180km Adventure Bike route which led them to the Kokstad Rugby Club. In Kokstad they enjoyed a meal and an early night’s rest. The route from Kokstad to Harding was a little easier for the riders but still had challenging moments along the way. Riders were so excited to ride some of the faster Donkey Paths, those they’re expected to race in at the 2015 Roof of Africa. Harding to The Pont offered prestige riding in the heart of the Old Transkei and KZN farmlands. “The finish at The Pont had to be the as they had to cross a floating bridge
most memorable moment for all riders to the finish line.
The floating bridge across the Umtamvuna River
Charles relaxing with fellow Lions supporters Mike Heathcote, Clayton Curnow and Jean Masson at the Pont Tree House.
After spending most of the day in the sun waiting for Charles, an exhausted Lion Clayton had an early night!
President : Jeff Smith Imm.Past President : Alastair Warman Service Projects : Kevin Ross Fundraising : Jean Masson House : Martin Rundle Secretary : George Leggett Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Alastair Warman Bar Manager : Brian Eva Lions Alert : Charles Wallis Lion Tamer : Ralph Gallagher Tailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen Director : Gary Vogt Director : Mike Marshall Director : Nico De Jong Lion Ladies President : Anita Hulley Lion Ladies Secretary : Audrey Leggett Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey Club PRO and Newsletter Editor : CCE Denis Meyer email : pro@sheppielions.co.za
Supporting the Umtentweni Crime Watch fundraiser recently held at the Port Shepstone Country Club are Lion Dale Mc Garry, Lion Lady Gayle Wallis, Lions Andre Beneke and Charles Wallis
Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za Club Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/PortShepst oneLionsClub Club Postal Address : P O Box 458 Umtentweni4235 Club Street Address : Lions’ Den Ambleside Road, Umtentweni
Lion Andre Beneke celebrated his birthday at Schooners Galley during September together with fellow Lions Kevin Ross, Mike & Yvonne Rodda, Clayton Curnow, Jeff Smith and Gary Baker.
Who said that tea cozy’s only have one use? Lion Nico proudly displays his new “head gear”!