Sheppie's Pride - November/December 2014 Edition

District 410-C Club Bulletin Award 2013/2014

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ur highlight this month w a s t h e hosting of our annual Senior Citizens Christmas luncheon held at Port Shepstone high school. I thank coordinator Lion Hilton, Lions and Lady Lions for their help in transporting and providing a delicious Christmas lunch to around 80 Senior Citizens. Thanks also go out to Lothar Frey's Family who sponsored the gifts, Sheppie high and staff who provided the venue and Sue Neilson together with Brian Algie who sang and provided the music.

Our last Bingo session was held on the 22nd Nov with everyone in the Christmas spirit. Thanks to coordinator Lion Colin, Lions and Lion Ladies who helped with transportation and providing snacks to all.

One of my objectives during my term in office as President is to improve or concentrate more on service levels within the portfolio of community services. I'm happy to announce that we will be launching diabetes testing in our area of service from January 2015. I thank Lion Mike Marshal who will be heading up this portfolio and also thank Mike's wife, Lady Lion Debbie a professional nurse who will be assisting us in this worthy project.

We have planned to run a food collection at our local Supermarket on Sat 20th Dec and I urge all to assist Lion Jeff and Lady Lion Anna who will be

coordinating the collection. Food parcels will be put together for those in need during the Festive season

December 2014

In closing I wish our members and their families a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Please drive safely during the festive season and be extra vigilant of other unforgiving drivers who put us at risk.

4th : Ladies Meeting - Den 6th : Senior Citizens’ Christmas Luncheon/Party Port Shepstone High School 11th : Combined Directors/Club/ Ladies Meeting - Den 13th : Club Christmas Party Jean & Myrna Masson’s Home in Umtentweni 22nd : Food collections at Harbourview Superspar 31st : New Year’s Eve Party at The Pont / Port Shepstone Country Club

If you can't be good at least be careful.

January 2015

On a lighter note thanks to Lion Jean and Lady Lion Myrna for hosting our Christmas bash at their home on the 13th of Dec. A good time had by all.

They say it's good to have wine, women and song but ensure none of them are flat.

Al Warman Club President

8th : Directors Meeting - Den 15th : Projects Meeting - Den 22nd : Club Meeting - Den Birthdays : December : 5th : Carmel Babumba 7th : Mike Davison January : 6th : Ronald Tarboton 9th : Rob Bing / George Leggett 13th : Debby Haines / Audrey Leggett 15th : Talitha Botes 19th : Mervin Curnow 24th : Jane Massey 27th : Brian Eva 30th : Karin Warman

Port Shepstone High School

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ongratulations Sheppie Lions on receiving the Lions Clubs International Year Round Growth Award for 2013/2014. District Governor Martin Rundle presented the award to Club President Alastair Warman on behalf of Immediate Past International President Barry Palmer.

Seasons Greetings & A Happy & Prosperous 2015

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

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This is delicious!!

heppie Lions Club mascot "King" (right) enjoys a glass of delicious Merlot wine. This export quality wine were very kindly organised for the Club by Lion Mervin Curnow of Curnow Garrun Insurance Company through a contact at the Swartland Winery in the Western Cape. All bottles have been Dale Mc Garry Alastair Warman Kevin Ross Dale Mc Garry relabelled to include the Port Shepstone Lions’ logo as well as that of our sponsors. Single bottles or cases can be obtained from any of our club members for a small donation of R3500 per bottle which will go directly to the Club's charity account. They will make lovely Christmas or corporate gifts and the donations are for charity. For more information please contact Lion Dale Mc Garry - 0825649830.

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ort Shepstone Lion's President Alastair Warman presented Mr PW Botha of Reinhardt's Place with a cheque to the value of R3000-00 on behalf of the Club. The money donated was part of the funds raised from the Lions catering tent at the 2014 Hibberdene Ski-boat Club Couta Classic and will be utilised towards the facility which provides support for mainly brain damaged children. A delighted Mr Botha was most relieved to receive the donation as he has already had to sell his car in order to arrange funding for new roofing for one of the buildings at the facility.

Look! See! I’m awake!!

Ja Bongani but for how long??

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n Saturday 15th November, a group of Sheppie Lions woke up bright and early to attend the very first South Coast Hospice Inbuzi Enduro.

The start of the event was at the German Lutheran Church in Izotsha and Port Shepstone Lions Club were there to provide all participants and spectators with delicious breakfast rolls to start off their day. Pictured above are “master chefs” Lions Nico De Jong, Alastair Warman and Kevin Ross.

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uring December, Lions Martin Rundle and Andre Beneke visited the Rape Crisis Centre at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital and presented a large fluffy tiger to Sister Dudu Ndlovu, Manager at Thuthuzela Care Centre. Sister Ndlovu is also the Clinical Forensic Specialist at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. The toy will be used to bring some comfort to victims during counselling. Many thanks to Michelle Lines who very kindly donated this wonderful gift.

Michelle has also donated a number of paintings to the Port Shepstone Lion Ladies Club who plan to auction them off in the near future and raise funds for charity.

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his year during November, a group of Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies once again visited Suid Natal Primary School in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone. A large number of the pupils at this school come from poverty stricken families and many will not receive presents this Christmas.

The Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies have

been supporting this school for a number of years now by providing the children with gifts and treats to celebrate the Season of Goodwill and provide some sort of comfort in these very difficult times. Club President Alastair Warman (above) poses with Lion Ladies Talitha Botes, Betty Bing and Audrey Leggett.

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n Saturday 6th December, Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies hosted their 24th Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens at the Port Shepstone High School Hall.

Approximately 80 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.

They were all treated to a superb live music ensemble courtesy of Sue Neilson on the keyboards, Lion Hilton Horsley on the guitar and singer Brian Algie. The guests were serenaded with Christmas Carols and other beautiful melodies.

The guests were served a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by the Sheppie Lion Ladies. Santa Clause, aka Lion Johann Du Plessis and Club Mascot, Melvin the Lion, aka Lion Laurie Lourens presented each guest with a sponsored Christmas gift bag filled with wonderful presents.

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 Sue Neilson for once again providing the live music as well as Port Shepstone High School for allowing the Club to use their superb facilities and providing a generator which compensated for the load shedding which took place during the event. The Lions would also like to thank the Hostel catering staff, Sunrise Farms, the Frey family and Fresh Meat for their sponsorship, assistance and support.

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Hilton Horsley, Sue Neilson and Brian Algie entertaining the guests

“Christmas Father� Johann DuPlessis Agnes Harley

Anita Hulley at one of the superbly decorated tables Welcoming the guests

Welcoming the guests

Peter Mc Killen preparing to serve

Melvin spoiling the guests!

Anita Hulley escorts Melvin with the gifts Melvin spoiling the guests!

2014 Annual Pensioners’ Christmas Luncheon I love my job!

9 months & counting!

Norman Holmes & Anita Hulley

Jean Masson & Johann Du Plessis

Petra Du Plessis - very concerned about hubby Johann’s sudden weight gain!

Santa’s “little” helper

Club President Al addressing the luncheon

Hilton Horsley

Bondi Horsley preparing to serve

Santa & Melvin

Mike Marshall preparing to serve

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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 very kindly hosted by Lion Jean and Lion Lady Myrna Masson at their lovely home in Umtentweni. As usual Jean and Myrna went our of their way to decorate the venue and provide a superb atmosphere for all who attended.

Chrissie Wilson cooked the delicious 3 course meal and Lion Denis 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 1-54. 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. There were lots of laughs and quite a few hysterical moments.

The gift that did the most rounds was the rubber chicken pet toy - this ridiculous looking thing made the most awful screeching sound when squeezed which, for some reason, generated a great deal of laughter. 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!

Alastair Warman selecting a gift

Rob Bing, Otto Wank & Betty Bing

Barry Van Der Veen & George Leggett Jenny Vogt & Bela Gallagher

And its......Party Time!!

Jean Masson in Boogie Mode

Nico De Jong, Jean Masson & Denis Meyer

Chrissie Wilson - our superb Chef!

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Martin & June Rundle

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Yvonne Rodda

Ralph Gallagher

Jean Masson - tries his gift on!

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 November Club meeting, 1st Vice President Jeff Smith proudly handed over three District awards that he accepted on behalf of the Club at the recent Midyear Conference to Club President Alastair Warman. There awards were for our monthly magazine, public relations and 100% contributing Club to the Louis Halse Trust

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

Merry Christmas & a Happy & Prosperous New Year After the December Club meeting a group of Sheppie Lions “popped in” to with their good friend and ex-Lion Danie Van Tonder a very happy birthday at his home in Umtentweni. They are (Back L-R) Gary Baker, Jeff Smith, Laurie Lourens, Alastair Warman, Dale Mc Garry, Kevin Ross (Front L-R) Denis Meyer, Martin Rundle and Danie Van Tonder.

to all our readers....

From the Port Shepstone Lions & Lion Ladies