The Sheppie Pride - June 2014 Edition

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July 2014 3rd : Ladies Meeting - Den 10th : Directors Meeting - Den 11th : Expo Appreciation awards Function - Den 12th : Induction Dinner Bela’s Restaurant 17th : Lions Expo Meeting Den 24th : Club Meeting - Den 31st : 2014 Midyear Conference Committee Meeting - Den August 2014 7th : Ladies Meeting - Den 9th : 1st Cabinet Meeting Den 14th : Directors Meeting - Den 21st : Lions Expo Meeting Den 28th : Club Meeting - Den Birthdays : July : 4th : Hilton Horsley 5th : Betty Bing 6th : Marie Harley 9th : Michele Hinchliff 10th : Kelvin Hulley 17th : Norman Holmes 24th : Colin Haines August : 1st : Inika Curnow 3rd : Irene Love 11th : Rob Harley 13th : Justin Hinchliff 17th : Ralph Gallagher 22nd : Sandy Heathcote 24th : Chantell Harcourt (Meyer)

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s I step down from my year in office I am both sad and elated.

I'm sad because the last year was such an enriching year for me and now it has come to an end. I have learned and grown so much as a person and it is all thanks to the Port Shepstone Lions and their wonderful ladies.

I'm elated because a new chapter in Lionism is opening up for me. I'm very excited about my new post as Zone Chairman and District Chairman.

I'm handing over a very dynamic and

strong club to o u r n e w President, Lion Alastair. I wish you and your directors every success for the coming year.

I want to thank my Directors, all the Lions, Lady Estelle and Ladies for your support during my year.

You have done a great job.

Andre Beneke Club President

Congratulations to LP Andre and the Sheppie Lions on a great year. Nicky and I wish Alastair all the very best as he serves your fabulous Club as president for the forthcoming year. May you grow from strength to strength as you continue to serve your community so well.

Best regards, Stuart Charlton PDG DC: LCIF & Environment Dra asseblief my beste wense oor aan julle nuwe president en wens Alastair alle voorspoed toe vir die jaar wat voorlĂŞ.

Groete Willie Van Der Schyf 1ste VDG

Please congratulate Alastair and wish him a very successful year of service and fellowship.

Regards DG Heather Hardman Please give our best regards to Lion Alastair for a very successful year ahead.

Regards Mrs. Jennifer Henry, President, Ramsgate Lions We Alastair all the best as president of your club for this year.

Lion Bert van Wyk President : Hibberdene Lions Club

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

Dale Mc Garry

Alastair Warman

Kevin Ross

Dale Mc Garry

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he workshop is now over and a lot of fun was had by all. What a lovely bunch of kids.

Thank you very much for all your running around and organising gas for me.

Thank you to Lions for sponsoring the gas.

The children are very grateful for a cooked meal every day. Some of them do not know when the next meal is going to be.

We at South Coast Hospice thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for helping us to make a little difference in the lives of the children that we are able to reach.

Warmest regards Karin Warman HOD: OVC / ICHC Programme Manager Tel: +27 (0)39 682 3031 | Fax: +27 (0)39 682 5391

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owards the beginning of June, Georgina Boswell of Brian Boswell’s Circus Cyber Lions Club contacted the Port Shepstone Lions and invited the Club to bring along some underprivileged children for a free show. Lion Jeff Smith arranged for a large group of children from St Martin’s School in Oribi to attend and they were joined by District Governor Elect Martin Rundle and PDG Denis Meyer (a.k.a. Melvin The Lion). The event was a huge success and the children had a truly wonderful day at the circus.

Sheppie Lions’ “Melvin Mascot” also had the opportunity to meet his only twin, Boswell Circus Cyber Lions’ “Lennie”.

The afternoon show was truly spectacular. The smiles and laughter on the faces of the children from St Martins were testimony of a moment in their lives when they could forget about the difficulties that they faced.

This was a wonderful gesture by the Circus.

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istrict Governor Elect Martin and Lion Lady June Rundle attended the 97th Lions Clubs International Convention held on the banks of Lake Ontario at the Air Canada Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. They were accommodated at the plush Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel a few blocks away from the Convention centre. Lion Martin also attended the Annual District Governor’s Elect Seminar where he received training for the year ahead. Lion Martin was officially inducted by Incoming International President Joe Preston together with more than 750 other new Governors from around the globe at the final Plenary Session of the Convention.

South African Governors Elect : Moira Theron (410A), Dave Cousins (410B) Martin Rundle (410C) and Carl Van Blerk (410D)

South African Governors Elect attending the International Banquet

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Far left : Lion Lady June removing the ribbon below Lion Martin’s District Governor Name plate during the District Governors’ official induction ceremony.

Left : Lion Martin receives his certificate from Training Group Leader PDG Carlene King for successfully completing the District Governors’ Elect Seminar.

Martin Received his bill at one of the restaurants in Toronto. ......Over R100-00 for a beer!! His face says it all!!

South African Delegation

District 410-C Training & Information Weekend

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ur Annual Lions District 410-C Training and Information Weekend took place at the Highway Commando in Pinetown during the weekend of 21-22 June. Kudo’s to District Chairman Lyn Botha and the Lions of Cowies Hill for once again organising and running this very successful event.

A total number of 4 Sheppie Lions attended the Training Weekend. They were Club President Elect Alastair Warman, Zone Chairman designate Andre Beneke, 1st Vice President Elect Jeff Smith and PDG Denis Meyer who presented the Membership, Retention, New Club development and Social Media workshops.

Once again Past Council Chairman and Southern Africa Area Coordinator of the Global Leadership Team, Cliff Hocking travelled all the way from the Midrand Lions Club in District 410-B and, together with Lion Denis was kindly hosted by Alan and Mimi Wilms at their home in Westville. PCC Cliff’s contribution to the weekend program was outstanding. He presented many of the weekend workshops.

The weekend was very well supported by most of the Lions Clubs from around the District. All in all, a great weekend which was, once again well subsidised by our District Training budget.

Lion Lorraine (Liewe Heksie) Scott (Durban South) with 1VDG Elect Willie Van Der Schyf (Reitz)

Ballito Lions attended en-masse

LS John West (Amanzimtoti), LP Elect Trevor Hobbs and 2VDG Elect Kim Van Wyk (North Durban)

Relaxing after the workshops

LP Elect Warren Smith (Kloof), PDG Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone) & PDG Robert Beherens (Kloof)

PCC Cliff Hocking (Midrand) & PDG Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone)

“Alley Cat” discovered a portable music system and had to dance!

DG Heather Hardman presents an appreciation gift to PCC Cliff Hocking

2VDG Elect Kim Van Wyk presenting a workshop on public speaking

Sheppie Lions Al Warman, Jeff Smith and Andre Beneke enjoying the workshops

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heppie Lions and their families enjoyed a weekend of camping, river cruising and great fellowship at The Pont on 28/29 June courtesy of Lion Jean Masson and The Pont Holiday Resort. They also had the opportunity to start planning the forthcoming District Midyear Conference which takes place at The Pont from 31st October to 2nd November.

Gary Baker, Charles Wallis, Jean Masson, Ronald Tarboton, Al Warman, Laurie Lourens, Denis Meyer, Gayle Wallis and Kevin Ross with Mike Davison and some poor Bachelor Party victim!! (front)

Charlie Wallis reveals all!

Gary “GB” Baker with Kelvin “Crankshaft” Hulley

Charles & Gayle Wallis

View of the Pont Pub and Restaurant from the Umtamvuna River

Kevin Ross with “Skipper” Mike Davison on the Pont’s new “Booze Cruise”

Jean Masson, Laurie Lourens and Denis Meyer on the Pont’s new “Booze Cruise”

Al Warman with Estelle & Richard O’Neill

Toasting a great weekend - Lyn & Mervin Curnow with Al Warman

Lion Mervin Curnow’s new “friend”!

Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis & Laurie Lourens in “fine spirits!”

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) 08:00 - 14:00 : 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 Kids Program : T.B.A. 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

Enjoying that special moment with Gramps!

DG Martin Rundle takes time out with his grand daughter Megan whilst on a visit with his daughter Allison and her family in the UK. Martin and June visited with their children for a few days whilst travelling to the International Convention in Toronto, Canada.

Zone 6 final meeting Enjoying a fellowship braai after the 4th Zone 6 meeting held at the Sheppie Lions’ Den are Lions Norman Holmes, Kevin Ross, Andre Beneke, Martin Rundle, Brian Porteous, Colin Mackintosh, Jeff Smith and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow whop together with other Ladies kindly provided the salads for the luncheon.

Already Stirring the pot!!

Lion President Elect Alastair Warman officially closes the final meeting of the 2013/2014 Lionistic year. Club Treasurer Richard Borradaile (left) continues in his portfolio in the new year and Club Secretary Charles Wallis (Right) enjoys his final moments in the “hot seat”.

Port Shepstone Lions Club 2013-2014 Board Of Directors President : Andre Beneke Imm.Past President : Jean Masson Fundraising : Alastair Warman Service Projects : Jeff Smith House & Entertainment : Dale Mc Garry Secretary : Charles Wallis Treasurer : Richard Borradaile Membership : Kevin Ross Public Relations : Denis Meyer Bar Manager : Alister Love Lions Alert : Andre Beneke (Acting) Lion Tamer : Clayton Curnow Tailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen Lion Ladies President : Estelle O.Neill Lion Ladies Secretary : Anna Compion Lion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyer email : pro@sheppielions.co.za Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

Membership Chairman Kevin Ross (left) and Club President Andre Beneke (right) welcome our newest member, Mike Marshall to the family of Sheppie Lions. Mike was sponsored by DG Elect Martin Rundle.

Now we have to wonder how a Windhoek Alte Feste Lions Club feather banner ended up all the way down on the KZN South Coast almost 2000 km away?? Some of the Convention attendees pictured with the banner know the secret!

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

The Alley Cat’s unconventional contribution to body art!