Sheppie's Pride - October 2014 Edition

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During the conference PDG Denis Meyer was presented with the International Extension Award for assisting with the establishment of the Goldfields Lions Club in Welkom. He also received a Silver Star Dream Achievers Award pin from the International President.

IPP/ Zone Chairman Andre' Beneka also received a Dream Achievers Award pin for membership growth in the Sheppie Club during his term as President this past Lionistic year.

Congratulations to both Denis and Andre on their achievements.

One of our annual community highlights was in aid of sight preservation. We were o n c e a g a i n a b l e to sponsor with the help of Dr Trevor Stein and Hibiscus Hospital 12 Patients who required Cataract operations.

Again thank you to all who gave up their time to assist in this very worthy cause

Although we lost Lion Hans Wagenaar who was “Called to Higher Service”, I welcomed new member Lion Gary Rolfe who was inducted at our business meeting in October. We hope he grows to be a successful Lion, dedicated to the service of others who are less fortunate than us.

Thanks go out to our Lion Ladies who dedicated their time to providing food for the Flower Foundation again this month and to our Bingo Convenor Lion Colin together with a team of Lions and Lady Lions who assisted with Bingo on the 25th October.

November is going forward is a very busy month for us.

I once again thank all those who dedicated their time during October and to those who are able to afford their time in the up and coming events during November Al Warman Club President

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November 2014 6th : Ladies Meeting - Den 13th : Directors Meeting - Den 15th : Mvuzi Bike Race (Hospice Fundraiser) 15th : Pont Pub assistance with wedding 20th : Project Meeting - Den 22nd : Lions Bingo - Den 27th : Club Meeting - Den 29th : Shelly Beach Lions Diabetes Testing - Shelly Centre December 2014 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 31st : New Year’s Eve Party at The Pont.

Birthdays : 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 December : 5th : Carmel Babumba 7th : Mike Davison

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heppie Lions you once again make me proud to be your President. Congratulations to our Members, Lion Ladies and especially PDG Denis Meyer, our convenor, on a well planned and executed midyear conference held at the Pont on the weekend of Nov 1st.

Although I was unable to attend, from the responses of delegates and proof of photos, the weekend was an unforgettable experience. Thanks again to all those who were involved in making this a successful event including the Pont and staff who were there at our beck and call.

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I have actually been wanting to tell you too for ages just how much I enjoy and look forward to receiving Port Shepstone's Newsletter – it is absolutely First Class.

I look forward to seeing you all at the MidYear Conference. I recognise the fact that your team must be working flat-out and putting so much effort and hard work into ensuring the Conference and weekend is a huge success all round – I thank you all most sincerely, and I know it will be appreciated by all concerned.

Kind regards in Lionism Pat Wilson President - Kingsburgh Lions

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DC Karin Preston eThekwini South Lions Dear Denis Alan and I congratulate you, as the Convenor, Martin DG, and the entire Sheppie Lions Club, for a job well done!

This has been a great Mid Year, and the dedication and good humour of ALL the Sheppie Lions exemplary. Thank you to all of you, we appreciate all the extra effort you all put in (even finding us accommodation ) To Anita and the Lions Ladies, well done for a most enjoyable morning, the first such outing for the ladies in ages, well done also Anita for stepping in to do the Sunday breakfast!

Sheppie Lions you rock!

Alan and Mimi Wilms.

Westville Lions Club

Howzit Denis, Thanks once again to you and mainly you and then your Team for an amazing Midyear Conference.

Everything appeared to have gone smoothly and was enjoyed by all delegates.

Thanks once again and congrats on everything.

Take care and have a blessed day.

PCC Paul Brauteseth Shelly Beach Lions Club

I am writing to express my thanks to you and your team for so ably organising our recent Mid-Year Conference.

Having been involved in a few past Conferences and Conventions, I am aware of just how much time and effort goes into ensuring a successful outcome. I am sure that all delegates came away feeling that this one was a good one.

Yours In Lionism Gwen Ellis Kingsburgh Lions

Hi Denis Thank you once again for a great weekend.

Please convey our thanks to your club from Cowies Hill Kind regards Lyn Botha

Hi Denis Thanks to your team for a wonderful conference, we all enjoyed ourselves.

Carol Botha Amanzimtoti Lions

Hi Denis To the Sheppie Lions My thanks and congratulations for the effort and support for an excellent Mid Year Conference at the Pont at which yet again you all excelled. I am confident that you did our Club, Zone and District proud. What a fantastic turnout.

All reports received were positive and congratulatory. Very well done to all of you!

Thank you and your team and club members for the excellent organisation, we thoroughly enjoyed the week end. Jacques gave me R900 and not R850, what a generous chap and with the found R50 the Trust benefitted by R950, thanks for your hard work. Please pass on our thanks for a job well done.

Yours In Lionism

your own District Governor Martin Rundle

Uncle Stan Foley (PDG) Pinetwon Lions

DG Martin, Port Shepstone Lions and Lions Ladies, Thank you for a very enjoyable Mid Year and all the hard work that took place. I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend.

Congratulations.

Regards IPDG Heather Hardman

A huge thank you to the Lions Club of Port Shepstone for the fabulous Midyear Conference held this weekend. To the Lions of 410c thank you to each and every one of you it was great to see old friends and meet new ones.

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ctober was National Eye care Awareness Month and, on 20th October, the Port Shepstone Lions Club once again teamed up with Hibiscus Private Hospital, local Ophthalmologist Dr Trevor Steyn and Dr Louw (Anaesthesiologist) to assist 12 local residents with much needed cataract operations.

Port Shepstone Lions were the main sponsors by providing the sum of R25000-00 towards the costs. Dr Trevor Steyn and Dr Louw graciously donated their time and skills. The lenses and surgical packets were kindly donated by Alcon, South Africa and Genop Healthcare and the theatre facility, wards and nursing staff were provided by Hibiscus Private Hospital in Port Shepstone. Specsavers, Shelly Beach also assisted all patients with their spectacles.

On 10 October 2014, 12 local resident’s got to see our beautiful coast clearly again. October is the National Eye Care Awareness Month and Hibiscus Private Hospital again supported a local Ophthalmologist, Dr T Steyn and other sponsors during the cataract operations.

Huge thanks go out to our generous sponsors; Lions Club Port Shepstone, Drs T Steyn (Ophthalmologist) and Drs Basson & Louw (Anaesthesiologists) who graciously donated their time and skills. The lenses and surgical packets were kindly donated by Alcon South Africa and Genop Healthcare with the theatre facility, wards and nursing staff provided by Hibiscus Private Hospital. Specsavers Shelly Beach will also assist the patients with their spectacles in a few weeks' time.

It was once again an honour to give back to the community. None of the patients were in the position to afford the operation and would have battled with deteriorating eye sight impacting their daily lives. These patients were recommended to the one-day programme from the public sector waiting list.

From left: Port Shepstone Lions members Mike Heathcote, Richard Borradaile, Denis Meyer, Andre Beneke, George Leggett and Club President Alastair Warman

From left: Mr Richard Mills, Lion President Alastair Warman, Cynthia Govender with her mother, patient Gelvathi Bhagwantha, Lions Andre Beneke and Mike Heathcote

From left: Lion Mike Heathcote, Nursing Services Manager F Sheik, Dr Trevor Steyn, Dr N Louw, Sisters A Van Niekerk, N Makhaye, C Bloem and Lion President Alastair Warman with patient Mrs Brenda Nuvelstijn

From left: Nursing Services Manager F Sheik, Lions George Leggett and Andre Beneke, Mrs Zobwe Msomi with her father, patient Bhekizizwe Nzimakwe, Mr Richard Mills, Lions Mike Heathcote and Andre Beneke

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

Dale Mc Garry

Alastair Warman

Kevin Ross

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he 2014 Lions District 410-C Midyear Conference was hosted by the Port Shepstone Lions Club during the weekend of 31st October to 2nd November at The Pont Holiday Resort in Port Edward. 145 delegates and partners in service from 24 Lions Clubs located in Kwazulu-Natal and the Freestate attended the Conference weekend. The weekend theme was "Carry On Camping" and several of the delegates pitched their tents and camped at The Pont for the duration of the weekend. Many others stayed in the Pont's accommodation chalets or at other accommodation venues in and around Port Edward. Lions and their families started to arrive on the Friday afternoon to register and book into their accommodation.

The weekend program started off on the Friday evening with a very sociable welcome braai which was followed by music and dancing at the Pont's Pub. Saturday morning's program began with the District's 2nd Cabinet Meeting which was held in a marquee erected next to the pub and restaurant. Whilst the Cabinet meeting was in session, partners in service were treated to a ride on the Pont's "Argy Bargy" along the Umtamvuna River to the Wild Coast Sun where they played ten pin bowling for the duration of the morning. Delegate's children were also treated to various games, a jumping castle and water slide at The Pont. Several clubs also submitted entries for the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and Environmental Photo Contest which were adjudicated by a panel of local judges. After tea time, the district conference commenced and continued for most of the day with a lunch break at 12:30. The Conference was officially opened

by Southern Africa Area Leader for the Lions Global Leadership, Cliff Hocking who travelled from Midrand in Gauteng to attend. Other "outsiders" who visited the Conference included Southern Africa Area Leader for the Lions Global Membership Team, Mike Newlands (Port Alfred) and a group of Lions members from Wilro Park in Gauteng who visited the conference to promote next year's "Jozi Towers" National Convention.

District Governor Martin Rundle chaired the Conference and various Cabinet Officers presented their portfolios, showed presentations and videos and fielded questions from the floor. District Awards for the previous fiscal year were also presented to some of the Clubs. Port Shepstone Lions Club were proud to receive three awards, namely, The Club Bulletin Award for the best monthly newsletter, the Ian Murray Project Public Relations Award for media coverage of the Lions' Expo and a Louis Halse Award for being a 100% contributing club to this district trust which assists clubs financially with service projects. Port Shepstone's Lion Andre Beneke was also presented with a "Silver Star Dream Achiever's Award" in recognition of the Club's membership growth during his term as Club President and Past District Governor Denis Meyer was presented with the "Silver Star Dream Achiever's Award" and an International President's Extension Award Certificate in recognition of his assistance with the establishment of the new "Goldfields" Lions Club in Welkom. District Governor Martin Rundle also presented certificates of appreciation to Lions Denis Meyer who convened the weekend conference and Jeff Smith who attended to the registrations process. During his address, Conference Convener, Lion Denis Meyer thanked all delegates for their attendance, The Pont Holiday Resort for hosting the event and all sponsors who made the event possible. He then presented certificates of appreciation to Lion Jean Masson, The Pont Holiday Resort and to Chrissie Wilson who did an outstanding job with the catering for the weekend.

The day ended off with a "Carry On Henry VIII" themed banquet in the marquee. The Lions and Lion Ladies of Port Shepstone transformed the marquee into a magnificent medieval castle together with "stocks and a "chopping block". Delegates attended dressed as royalty, peasants, wenches and even a few executioners! Some of the guests were "sentenced" and sent to the executioner for various indiscretions which brought much hilarity to the evening's entertainment. The evening was a spectacular success and live entertainer, Anton Roos "Roosterbrood" kept the dance floor hopping until the early hours of the morning.

After breakfast on Sunday morning, delegates attended a membership/leadership workshop which was presented by both Southern Africa Area Leader for the Lions Global Leadership, Cliff Hocking and Southern Africa Area Leader for the Lions Global Membership Team, Mike Newlands before bidding farewells and heading off home.

Hats off to the Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies who attended en masse and worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event which was arguably one of the best held in recent years.

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he Sheppie Lions’ Team was once again victorious at the Tweni Bowling Club’s Quiz night held on Wednesday 29th October. They are Andre Beneke, George Leggett, Kenny Rolfe, Al Warman and Kelvin Hulley.

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eld at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the 37th annual Lions Day with the United Nations is celebrating 70 years of partnership. Since our collaboration in 1945, Lions and the UN have worked together on many humanitarian projects such as the SightFirst program. This year’s theme is “Children In Need.” Lions are encouraged to join the UN in achieving the Millennium Development Goals by addressing important humanitarian needs such as eradicating poverty and hunger, providing access to education, combating diseases and ensuring environmental sustainability. LDUN gives the opportunity for Lions to learn how, together with the UN, we can continue to help those in need on a global level. This year’s Lions Day with the UN takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2015.

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uring October, Port Shepstone Lions hosted another successful Lions Bingo session at their clubhouse. There was a full turnout of guests, all of whom were transported to the event by various Lions members. The delicious catering was, once again provided by the Lion Ladies. During the bingo session, Lions members were acknowledged by all present for their ongoing service to our senior citizens. Many thanks to Lion Colin Haines for convening this monthly service project.

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he Club’s storage container was finally cleaned out and re-packed during a work party involving several members. New shelving was installed by Lion Kevin Ross and several bakkie loads of rubbish were removed by Lion Nico De Jong. The work party was followed by a very sociable braai and live test rugby on the TV in the Lions’ Den. The evening event was very well attended by many Lions and various other Umtentweni locals who joined us for some great fellowship.

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28th Edition - October 2014 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 October Club meeting, Lion Gary Rolfe (left) was officially inducted as the Club’s 44th member. Lion Gary’s sponsor (and brother), Lion Kenny Rolfe welcomes him to the Association.

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' Melvin the Lion has a new baby brother...the club recently "inducted" a new "member" into the Team! The Lion "King" will, in future have pride of place right next to the club President and ensure that President Al keeps his eyes open at all times during meetings. Our new mascot, kindly donated by Lion (Dr) Hilton Horsley, will also accompany club members on all their future travels to Conventions and conferences.

“I Fear No Beer!!”

Jeff “Pebbles” Smith.

Ever wondered why his nick name is “Pebbles”?

When he was a youngster, he belonged to a band called “The Pebbles”. Their motto was - When they grow up, they want to be “Rolling Stones”!!