Service With A Smile - Lionnet South Africa

Dear Lions, Lions Ladies , 

Lionesses and Leos, 

Convention has come and gone. It was a 

wonderful weekend of work and 

fellowship. The clubs that did not attend 

missed a great Convention. Thanks to 

the following clubs that attended: 

Virginia, Scottburg,h,Estcourt, Kokstad, 

Durban South, Ladysmith , Amanzimtoti, 

Kingsburgh, Ramsgate, Cowies Hill, 

Westville, Port Shepstone, Kimberley , 

Reitz, North Durban, Kloof and 

Bloemfontein. 

The following decisions were taken subs 

will be increased from R120.00 per 

member to R150.00 per member per half 

year. In total R60.00 per member which is 

an extra R5.00 per member per month. 

Christmas Cakes will be sold for R45.00 

this year. Next year's Convention will 

not be held in Bloemfontein due to 

unforseen 

circumstances. Port Shepstone and 

Zone Six will be hosting the Convention. 

Thanks to MDC Denis for a fantastic 

presentation which was done within 

12hours. The Multiple District subs will 

not be increased. 

The following winners of the District 

Competitions are as follows: 

Leslie SimonAward Sight : Pinetown 

Norval GibsonAward : Hibberdene 

Club MagazineAward :Amanzimtoti 

Ian Murray PRO : Ramsgate 

Pierre Theron Service Project : Westville 

Volume 1, Issue 9 / April/May 2007 

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM DG HEATHER HARDMAN TO THE LIONS, LIONNESSES AND LEOS OF DISTRICT 410C 

Message From 

our Governor 

Paddy Mc Menemey Hearing : Port 

Shepstone 

RaidingAward : Port Shepstone 

Denis MeyerAward IT : Amanzimtoti 

Secretary Award : Port Shepstone 

Treasurer : Estcourt 

Most Cakes Sold : North Durban 

Highest % increase : Port Shepstone 

Highest per Capita Sales : North Durban 

Children in Service : Kloof 

Lions Ecology: Kloof 

Scrapbook (Patch) : Scottburgh 

R10,000.00 for the best Scrapbook was won 

by Ramsgate. Congratulations to all the other 

clubs that received certificates and DG 

AppreciationAwards. 

HOW OUR MOTTO WAS ADOPTED : We 

Serve was adopted at the 1954 International 

Convention in New York as the winning entry 

of a two year contest. “We Serve” was chosen 

by the International Board of Directors after a 

long and difficult process of judging more than 

6000 suggestions from around the world. The 

motto was proposed by eight Lions in the 

United States, two in Canada and one in 

Hawaii, with the prize given to th entry with the 

earliest postmark . In his acceptance 

message, winner Lion DA Stevenson of 

Canada wrote “ I wish to emphasize that the 

credit goes , first to our splendid, little, Fonthill, 

Ontario, Lions Club, whose inspiring 

example of devoted, selfless service to its 

community gave me the motte “We Serve” 

practically automatically. And Secondly, to 

those same worldwide service activities of our 

great body, Lions International. 

Congratulations to DGE Mike Cousins on 

receiving his green jacket. May he have 

a rewarding year. Congratulations to 

VDGE Robert Behrens on his election. 

The 2nd International Vice President Al 

Brandel visited our Convention. What a 

dynamic person. He likes to be called Al 

and likes to smooze (Meaning going 

from person to person to get to know the 

individual Lion) Al met all Lions this 

weekend, was very impressed with 

what he saw in South Africa. 

Membership is still a priorty. Lions 

please send your PU101's to Cabinet 

Secretary Mike Cousins as he has to 

prepare the listing and then email it 

MDC Denis Meyer. These forms must 

be in by the 30th of May to enable Denis 

to prepare the Directory in time. 

Mike says he has only received 5 clubs 

PU101's. If you cannot do it 

electronically please let me know as I 

have forms at home. I was dismayed to 

see the list of outstanding District Dues, 

please settle these accounts as soon as 

possible. MMR's have a number of 

clubs that have not submitted for March 

and April. At the end of June I have to 

hand over to Mike plus give a correct 

account of Members to Council to 

enable them to charge the District. 

Thanks to those clubs that have 

inducted new members. At the end of 

March we had a net increase of 18 

members and I am sure by the end of 

June we will have a bigger net growth. 

Yours in Lionism 

DG Heather and PDG Roy 

Events to Diarise 

1 June - Helen Keller Day 

5 June - World Environment Day 

17 June - Comrade’s Marathon (Cowies Hill Lions) 

2-6 July - 90th Lions International Convention (Chicago USA) 

13-15 July - 2007 Lions South Coast Show - Port Shepstone 

(Right) DG 

Heather 

Hardman 

toasts her 

District at the 

4th Zone 6 

meeting held 

on 12 May 

2007 at 

Kokstad 

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Volume 1, Issue 9 / April/May 2007 Lions District 410C Monthly Newsletter 

Page 2 

2007 MD 410 EGOLI CONVENTION 

26-29 April - Birchwoods Hotel 

Boksburg 

IPDG Paul Brauteseth pays tribute to DG Heather 

and PDG Roy Hardman at the District 410C Convention 

DGE Mike Cousins receiving his Green 

Blazer from 2nd Vice Int. Pres Al Brandel 

You leave my beer alone!! 

Port Shepstone President Johann Du Plessis insisted 

on a kiss before receiving the Club Efficiency Award 

PDG Dave Morley presented the Best 

Scrapbook Award to Ramsgate President 

Debbie Berry 

2007 Council of Governors at the MD Convention 

Council Chairman Hennie Van Der 

Westhuizen Addressing the MD 

Convention 

MDC Denis Meyer received the 

International President’s 

Appreciation Certificate 

MDC Tricia Smith received the 

Melvin Jones Fellowship Award 

from DG Heather Hardman 

DG Heather presenting a Leadership Medal 

on behalf of Lions Clubs International 

to PCC John Whiteley 


Volume 1, Issue 9 / April/May 2007 Lions District 410C Monthly Newsletter Page 3 

2007 MD 410 EGOLI 

CONVENTION 

Theme Evening 

“Boetie op 

Manoevers” 

DGE Holger Sircoulomb and his wife, Kenlis 

(District 410A) with DGE Mike Cousins 

ZC Johann Scheepers & 

ZC Walter Richter enjoy the 

party 

Scottburgh Lions 

Cricket Supporters! 

Sheppie’s “Pilots of the Calibbean” 

4th Zone 6 Meeting - Kokstad 

ZC John Saunders?? 

Outgoing ZC John Saunders (R) congratulates 

incoming ZC Stuart Charlton 

PDG Roy & DG Heather Hardman visited the 

Zone Meeting 

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Lion Mike Berry (Ramsgate) caught 

at the snack table - again!!


Rugby Super 14 Final at the Incoming 

Officers’ Course Ladysmith 2007 

Photos courtesy of Lion Susan Smuts-Steyn 

Vs 

Sharks' supporter: Incoming 

secretary of Ladysmith Lions, 

'Flip' Fourie, is full of hope at 

half time 

Reitz rowdies: The 'big contingent' turned out to be just a 

noisy foursome from Reitz, namely: 'Pottie' Potgeiter (back) 

with (from left) Willie van der Schyf, Herman Ellis and Braam 

Hoffman. 

Swapping hats: Walter Richer trades 

his Blue Bulls cap for Lorraine 'Liewe 

Heksie' Scott's hand-crocheted tea 

cosy 

Ladies first: Kingsburgh Lions (from left) Sandy 

Reyneke, Wendy MacQueen and Gwen Ellis 

Bullies: Lions Walter Richer (left) and Malcolm 

Armitage brave the shark-infested party 

Whistle wetters: Chris Naude (left) and Chris Steyn 

man the bar at the Laysmith clubhouse during the 

Super 14 final 

Orator: District Governor 

Elect, Mike Cousins 

thanks all those who 

risked sacrificing seeing 

the great game in order 

to attend the incoming 

officers' workshops. 

More work was done in 

less time than ever 

before and the Ladysmith 

Lions organised a 

big screen and flowing 

bar, so no-one missed a 

thing. 



Azalea Lioness Club 

Annette Gouws 

The Azalea Lioness Club had an Entertainment 

Show by the Golden Entertainers on Saturday 

24th March to raise funds for their project funds 

that will be handed out at the end of our financial year to 

the different Organisations. 

The Lioness ladies also donated gifts that was handed 

out for lucky number on their entrance ticket and every 

one was entertained with lovely eats and tea at half time 

break.. 

Scottburgh Lions 

“We Serve” 

Club Activities 

The Lions Club of Scottburgh did the catering for the Natal Cadets Bike Race at 

Sutherlands Farm on May 6, 2007. It was a perfect day, and enjoyed by all. We 

are very pleased to announce that our Diabetic Clinic held on the last Friday of 

every month is becoming very popular. The Community of Umdoni finding it to be 

great service. This type of activity truly lives up to the Lion’s motto – “We serve”. 

Port Shepstone Lions 

Martin Rundle 

The Port Shepstone Lions Club allocated R50 000-00 for the Zakheleni Creche in Gamalakhe. The entire 

complex has been virtually rebuilt. Major changes include the building of an additional room and toilet facilities. 

An awning has also been installed by Trellidor. The entire complex has also been repainted. A new fence with 

gates has been erected around the complex for security. Playing apparatus has been erected for the children 

to play on. An electrical geyser has been installed. This crèche caters for +/- 50 children. 



Hibberdene Lions 

More than 1000 now see better 

By Susan Smuts-Steyn 

As the Lions Club of Hibberdene presented recycled 

spectacles to its eye clinic’s 1000th patient on Friday 18th 

June, Club President Susan Smuts-Steyn took the 

opportunity to tell guests something of the history of Lions’ 

service to the blind and visually impaired. Hibberdene Lions’ 

involvement with Lions Operation BrightSight and recycling 

spectacles began almost immediately after the Club was 

chartered 12 years ago. The opening of the eye clinic in 

Hibberdene was the beginning of the very successful 

relationship that Lions now have with both the Hibiscus Coast 

and UGU District Municipalities. Hibberdene Lions Club is 

acknowledged as a leader in sight services by Lions 

countrywide. Her plea for assistance from the local municipalities 

did not go unheeded by the guests of honour. Hibiscus Coast 

Mayor, Clr Shusha also had some horrifying statistics on eyecare 

in the public sector, showing that, effectively, 25 

optometrists had to care for the needs of millions of citizens. 

Speaker of the UGU District Municipality, Clr Ravi Pillay, 

emphasised the need for water and sanitation in the overall fight 

against disease in the area. “Water is life” he said, “and sanitation 

is dignity”. He also pledged assistance towards the Cataract 

Clinic plans. Mayor Shusha presented recycled spectacles to the 

999th, 1000th and 1001st recipients, Maggi Govender, Queen 

Chili and Clasne Jacobsz. The visiting optometrists Brian 

Williams and (in absentia) Willem Nieuwenhuis were awarded 

certificates of appreciation by Lion Peter Van Rooyen who also 

presented a plaque to the administrator of the eye clinic, Lion Liz 

Coulson in appreciation for her hard work for Lions Operation 

BrightSight. 

Thank you: Lion Lady Liz Coulson, 

who is responsible for the administration 

of the Hibberdene Lions’ 

eye clinic, received a plaque from 

Lion Peter van Rooyen in appreciation 

of her hard work over the years 

Cowies Hill Lions 

Once again preparations have begun for the 2007 

Comrades Marathon down-run. Of particular importance 

to Lions is the refreshment station at the top of Cowies 

Hill, which is traditionally manned by the Cowies Hill Lions Club 

together with help from friends, family, sister clubs and anyone 

who doesn’t mind getting up early enough in the morning. This 

year we are fortunate to have the support and sponsorship of 

Reebok, who are one of the many sponsors of the Comrades 

Marathon, and they are joining us at the top of the hill. They will 

be displaying their banners down the hill for advertising purposes 

as we will be having the TV cameras at our station again – this is 

traditional for the down-run. 

This marriage, we hope, will last for a long time. The first runners 

start coming past just on 10am and the human snake lasts right 

up to about 4pm with up to 16000 runners passing the station. 

Mayor of Hibiscus Coast Municipality, Councillor Nolwazi 

Shusha, (middle) presents recycled spectacles to 

Hibberdene Lions’ eye clinic’s 999th recipient, Maggie 

Govender (left), while Lion President Susan Smuts-Steyn 

looks on 

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Queen Chili is delighted to be the 

1 000th patient of the Hibberdene 

Lions’ eye clinic to receive 

spectacles through Operation 

Bright Sight 

By Dave Shone 

Our main task is to make sure they are fed, 

watered and encouraged over the hill and 

along the remainder of the route. Once over 

we then have the task of cleaning up the road 

and packing everything away before settling 

down for a few well-earned few drinks (supplied by our sponsors) 

snacks and vibrant banter withpassing stragglers before saying 

goodbye to old and some new friends until the next time….. 

Sounds like a bit of hard work but a lot of fun? Well, come along 

on Sunday 17th June and join us on this special day, the 27th 

time that this club is manning the station. Please phone Dave 

Shone (083-447 1930) or Alec Collier (084-7291990) for more 

details or to pledge your support. Remember, the road at the 

bottom of Cowies Hill closes no later than 08h30, so be there 

early!

2008 LIONS MD 410 

“UMZIMKULU CONVENTION” 


District 410C is due to host the next Convention. Owing to delays in the 

construction of the new Bloemfontein Convention Centre, the Council of 

Governors have decided to move the 2008 Lions Multiple District 410 

Convention to Port Shepstone. This decision was taken after they met with 

members of the Port Shepstone delegation at the 2007 Egoli Convention. A 

Convention Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of Convener, 

IPDG Paul Brauteseth and the first meeting has already taken place. All Clubs in 

Zone 6 will be requested to assist with this mammoth project. The dates for next 

year’s Convention will be 23-26 April 2008. A Power Point presentation has been 

prepared and will be circulated to all clubs in the MD. An official Convention web 

site (www.sheppielions.org.za/umzimkulu2008) wll be launched soon with all 

relevant information, online bookings etc. All clubs will be informed in due course of 

further progress with this project. Many thanks to all delegates from Port 

Shepstone and other Zone 6 clubs for agreeing to run with this project at such short 

notice. 

410C MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 

EDITOR : PDG DAVE MORLEY 

COMPILATION : MDC DENIS MEYER 

Please forward all contributions to : 

District Chairman : Marketing of Lions 

PDG Dave Morley 

Email : eldav@absamail.co.za 

P O Box 232 Warner Beach 4140 

Phone: 031-9161241 

Fax: 031-9161241 

Cell : 083 265 3948 

The International Association of Lions 

Clubs : District 410C 

(Kwazulu-Natal / Free State) 

We’re on the Web!! 

www.lions-410c.org.za 

From the P.R. Desk 

Dave Morley 

Thank you one and all for all the emails, telephone calls and prayers during my 

recent illness. Once again we realise how wonderful it is to be part of this 

great Lions family. 

A special thank you to Lions Colin and Carol Mackintosh for all the care, time, 

support and consideration given to both Elna and myself during this time. We are 

indeed privileged to have friends like you. 

To the incoming Club PRO’s, please support your District Chairman with 

meaningful articles and photos for this newsletter and also remember to have and 

maintain a good relationship with your local newspaper. 

DG Heather, we trust that you enjoyed your year in office. All the best for the future. 

DG Elect Mike, remember that we are there for you and do not hesitate to call on us 

for assistance.All the best and thank you for supporting this newsletter. 

From the IT Geek 

Denis Meyer 

My sincere appreciation to all PRO’s and Clubs for articles submitted for the 

DG’s monthly newsletter. Some members went to a great deal of effort and 

this made my task so much easier! Please continue and give incoming 

PRO Lion RobAmbrose all your support. 

Aman is getting 

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just as his wife 

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Moral of the story: 

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