J-Times - June 2012 - Lions Clubs New Zealand

Lions ClubsInternationalDistrict 202JDatesto remember: Zone Meetings:One: TBATwo: 27 MayThree: TBAFour: 31 MayFive: 31 MaySix: 31 MayInside:Directory Change 3Leadership 4Zone 2 News 6Warm Welcome 9We Honour 9Zone 6 News 10Berwick CampRedevelopment 16MD Seminars 18MRI Scanner 20Important Dates 22MD Awards 24Publicity 28CMF Charity Dinner 34STOP PRESS 36J-TimesDistrict Governor’s NewsletterIn ServiceWe Share & CareV O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1DG Robert’s Review.....J U N E 2 0 1 2reetings Fellow LionsGMy year started almost twelvemonths ago in Seattle where Iwas officially inducted as yourDistrict Governor here in 202J.Amongst the 17,000 registeredfor the International Conventionwere over 700 District GovernorElects educated and prepared forleadership in their respective Districts. Amongst thatglitz and glamour were Lions just like you and me.Lions who wanted to do something for their communityand wanted to enjoy doing it amongst like mindedpeople. They wanted to BELIEVE that SERVICE inDistrict Governor:Robert Naismith (Beryl)185 Homestead RoadRD 1COamaru 9491Phone/Fax: (03) 434-1205Email: rob.185@orcon.net.nzClub: Waiareka ValleyCabinet Secretary:Chris Bone14 Shipka StreetAbbotsfordDunedin 9018Phone: (03) 488-6291Email:christineb2@xtra.co.nzClub: Green Island

DG Robert’s Review (cont’d).....the community was satisfying andrewarding.The Young Speechmaker Contestwas supported and once again thewinner of the National final wasfrom 202J. Congratulations SeanHand from St. Kevin’s College,Oamaru who was sponsored bythe Waiareka Valley Club.Methven won the District 202JWinton Shield for their MountainThunder Motorcycle race and thenwent on to take the Multiple DistrictRon Usmar Award for communityservice project in a close result.One large project I would like tomake special mention of is the MRIScanner appeal for the TimaruHospital. Over $500,000 wasraised by the combined effort ofLions and other service groups inSouth Canterbury. Both LloydMorgan Lions Clubs CharitableTrust and Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation contributed,recognising the efforts of the localLions clubs.Thank you for all your effortswhether it is in the support of ouryouth – the citizens of tomorrow orthe elderly who have made theircontribution to society and nowneed assistance; your clubs havebeen there for them, well done.Our 202J Convention “Conventionwith a Difference” will beremembered for its unplannednature, the excessively strong windwhich threatened to wreck themarquee and then the power cutwhich caused difficulties withsound and later food and lightingfor the evening function. Howeverpower was restored later and thenight carried on as normal. Anamazing result of over $10,000raised for the Child Mobility fundby the Decorated CakeCompetition was a highlight. Wewere also privileged to have withus as our International guestsInternational Director Gudrun BjortYngvadottir and her husband PastInternational Director Jon BjarniThorsteinsson from Iceland.Your District Cabinet has met fourtimes during the year and I wouldlike to thank all the Cabinetmembers for attending to theirvarious duties as they were able.Your input into this necessary levelof our organisation is valued. Toend the last Cabinet meeting akowhai tree, which was a gift fromP A G E 2 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 3DG Robert’s Review (cont’d).....the Multiple District Convention atNew Plymouth to recognise ourdeceased members in the lasttwelve months was planted in ourgarden.Membership of our District at year’send looks like it will be down on ourstart of year number which isdisappointing. Some clubs havehad excellent results with increasedmembership. Congratulations toFairlie club on winning the GayeBroker Membership Growth Award.Other clubs have struggled tomaintain status quo. My challengeto all members and clubs pleasemake membership a top priorityotherwise who will give assistancein your communities that you andyour club give now?I have thoroughly enjoyed theopportunity to be your DistrictGovernor; it has been an honourand a privilege to do so. Why did Ido it? “Because somebody askedme.” If somebody asks you to dosomething for Lions will you say“yes”? I hope you will, you will notbe disappointed.In Service We Share and CareDG RobertDirectory Change.....Page 24‣ PDG Jack Allan (Helen)New address: 255 Lills Road RD8, Ashburton 7778New phone: (03) 307 6263Page 54‣ Dunedin North Lions ClubNew mailing address: PO Box 1327, Dunedin 9054New club email: dunedinnorthlions@gmail.com

Leadership.....Incoming Officer training is almost over for another year but still plentyon offer from your leadership team.We now have a good team of Lions from our District trained to take yourclub through the Club Excellence Process. The big comment coming through our discussion during the trainingwas simply that Lions do not know what they do not know. How long since your club asked members how they would like theirclub to be run? Have you ever surveyed your community to see what their needsreally are? The Club Excellence Process will help you do all this. Contrary to what is a popular misconception it is not just somethingthat LCI wants us to do. It is a very well thought out Process that wasdeveloped by a team of senior Lions from around the world includingsome from New Zealand. Please consider asking for our well trained facilitators to come,present the Process, and help your club become the best it possiblycan be. Contact either 2 nd Vice District Governor elect (Graham Edge) or meand we will organize this for you.We are planning very informal follow up meetings for Presidents and 1 stVPs to give them the opportunity to discuss how things are going forthem as the year progresses.Raeowna RushDistrict GLT CoordinatorP A G E 4 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 5Peace Poster 2012 –2013s well as the poster contestA there is also a Peace PosterTheme: “Imagine Peace”Essay contest for the visuallyimpaired - see the Peace PosterAge group: 11—13 years as atkit for detailsNovember 15 2012Contact your schools nowProud to be the meeting venue for thelocal Lions Clubs.Hotel Ashburton is your all-in-one venueoperated with your needs in mind.Conferences — Seminars — Staff FunctionsProfessional, flexible, adaptable.You can’t go past Hotel Ashburton.Call us on 0800 330 880Telephone 03 307 8887, Fax 03 307 1303Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7700www.hotelash.co.nzemail: info@ hotelash.co.nz

Focus on.....Zone 2 NewsIwould like to thank all clubs in my zone for the tremendous effort theirmembers have given towards the MRI fundraising campaign. It’s noteasy on the end of a telephone asking for money, but the phone-athonwas a huge success. Clubs in Zone 2 also contributed more than$90,000 from special fundraising projects towards the scanner appeal.This was in addition to the normal club projects. A great effort. With all thepublicity we received people should be lining up to join Lions!So what’s happening around the clubs? Fairlie:Congratulations must go to this club in winning the Gaye BrokerMembership Growth Award having inducted six new members with anotherone to be inducted before years end. Well Done!Looking at developing a further 7km Walk/Cycle Track to add to the 12kmalready established, Opihi Gorge to Kimbell. Sold & delivered wood toneedy households, building seven carports at the pensioner housingestate; project almost complete.Annual Charity Golf Match on 27th May - proceeds to MackenzieKindergarten, Painting an historical house at the Museum - 40 cord of logsto ring and split. Financial assistance to two groups ($1,600) and WestpacHelicopter Appeal ($500). Lake Tekapo:Had a very successful 4WD trip to the Macaulay Hut (made $1,800).Placing oak seats in the new cemetery which has a Lake view. Catered fora local fete. Busy cutting wood - contract tree topping and hedge trimming(hope you are OSH approved!). Still tree planting in the Aorangi reserve.Had a social evening out at the Red Stag restaurant in Fairlie. Are hostingthe next zone meeting in May, with a guided tour and social afternoonfollowed by an evening meal. A busy club.P A G E 6 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 7Focus on Zone 2 News (cont’d)..... Geraldine:Club is proud to have John Knowles elected as the incoming DistrictGovernor.Had a very successful Bike Challenge with 430 entries and marvellousweather.New website going well with club also on Facebook. Had a very busy yearwith BBQ with almost weekly events Feb/March/April. Helped erectmarquee for High School jubilee. Pea and Linseed straw Sales/deliveries.Assisted with Guide Dog appeal. Held morning tea for two long servingpast club presidents transferring to Ashburton. Firewood coming up. Clubhas donated over $30,000 to various groups including $10,000 to MRIScanner Appeal.Twenty members participated in a Social/Cycling Trip to Lake Brunner onthe West Coast. Great weather with three days cycling on farm tracks andback roads.Inducting two new members in May. Geraldine Lioness:Donated $5,000 to the MRI Scanner Appeal, catered for Lions IncomingOfficers Information Day, RSA morning tea and 65th birthday. Catering forannual Orari Gorge Station Bull Sale in June. Sold 103 Hydrangea plants .Delivered Easter eggs to the elderly live alones in Geraldine. Had a potluck tea meeting in April. Possibly three new members. Temuka:Held a very successful Variety Concert & Auction raising $4,000 for theMRI Scanner Appeal. Installed a new concrete path for a wheelchairhandicapped resident. Selling pea straw, good firewood stocks on hand,fertilizer drive coming up. Donated $1,400 to local causes. Hot Dog vanhas been busy with one more event before years end.

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 9A Warm Welcome to.....New members:Aird Muir (Lois)(Sponsor John Marshall)Stephen Cathro(Sponsor David Horne)Margaret Chapman(sponsor Ken Harris)Peter Lowe (Diane)(Sponsor Robert Ellis)Colin McGrath (Cara)(sponsor Frances Royston)Richard Emerson(Sponsor Bales Elliot)Avis Campbell (Stephen)(Sponsor Pauline Habershon)Ann Smaill(Sponsor Vee McLean)Ashburton PakekeDunedin HostDunedin SouthHinds & DistrictsMethvenStrath TaieriWaimate WhitehorseWaimate WhitehorseWe Honour the Life and Service of....Peter DodsonTemuka Pakeke (16 1 / 2 years service)

Focus on.....Zone 6 News Milton:Has gone through another busy period, main event being the ‘Table HillGut-Buster Motocross’. Entries were up on last year with just on 200 ridersentering on the day. This event is now gathering momentum re numbers,which is great for the club as a huge amount of time is put into thearranging. The ‘Charity Golf Tournament’ Anzac Day afternoon event wasalso very successful with approximately $5,000 being made from entriesand raffles. The Manure Stall is still selling lots of product with over 2,000bags being sold to date.Social Trip: group of 16 went 4-wheel driving into West Otago, staying anight at Crown Rock Station. Taieri:Also very busy. Project ‘Walking the bank of the Taieri River’; weather wasnot good –numbers down on last year but still very enjoyable for those whowent. ‘Berwick Outdoor Experience’. This event runs for one week 11 - 19May. The weather is also not kind - you can pick the time but you cannotpick the weather.Social: Hunter Valley Fishing Trip. 9 Lions, lots of stories and good fishingfor some.Special guest speaker at last meeting was Dick Tayler. Lions from StrathTaieri and Mosgiel also Rotary members, attended this meeting. Strath Taieri:Small club – busy people. Catered for ‘Off the Rails Motorbike Convention’,weekend 31 st March. Club has made some large and smaller moneydonations to groups in the community.Social: Fishing trip to Moeraki - minibus left Middlemarch 5.30am. A greatmorning’s fishing; came home with about 5kgs of filleted fish each, not toobad eh.P A G E 10 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 11Focus on Zone 6 News (cont’d).....Membership: Past DG Les Box inducted new Lion member RichardEmerson into the club. Great news, well done. Otago Peninsula:Club has just completed their major fund raiser for the year being the ‘R & RPeninsula Challenge’. Numbers back on previous years but still successful.$1,350 was available to be given to local groups and charities. Club waslooking at possible shift of dates for event to May, instead of late January.Membership: Three new members were inducted into the club by ZoneChairman Ian with two more visitors very interested in joining. A great effortguys. Dunedin South:Has also just completed a major fundraiser. The ‘Rail Trail Walk/Ride’ on theTaieri Gorge Rail Track with approximately $11,000 made on the day and800 sausages served in 25 minutes. Truly a great effort. Club has also beendoing ‘Sausage Sizzles’ at Bunnings Warehouse and Mitre 10. Comingproject is collecting rubbish off the local sea-front.Social. Partners night playing Petanque and finishing with a BBQ. Green Island:Another very busy club. Catering with caravan at Beachlands Speedway,also at House auction at Mitre 10 store’s car park. Club organizingfundraising for Berwick Youth Camp - $100,000 needed to do repairs on thisvenue.Club also planning the ANZI forum at Queenstown under the guiding handsof Tony Hanning.Membership: Two new members were inducted into club by Zone ChairmanIan Reid; another great effort. Mosgiel District:Small club, but busy. Ran food stall at ‘Party in the Park’; weather not kindon the day. Also catered for ‘Indian’ bike rally at Whare Flat Camp, supplyingmeals over the weekend.

Focus on Zone 6 News (cont’d).....‘Social: Fun ‘Games Night’ was held at Mosgiel RSA, also a quiz night heldat the same venue.Club looking at buying new catering uniform.To the Clubs of Zone 6, this is my last report as I will be departing fromCabinet at the end of June. After two years as Zone Chairman I would liketo thank you for your efforts during that time. It has been great to see themany projects that have happened, money raised and kindness given tothe people in our communities. The value of Lions to their communities isimmeasurable providing funding, support and enthusiasm. You can beproud. Well done.Yours in LionismIan ReidZone 6 ChairmanP A G E 12 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 13New Alphabet.....A is for apple, and B is for boat - that used to be right, but now it won't float!Age before beauty is what we once said, but let's be a bit more realisticinstead. ....A is for arthritisC's the chest pains, perhaps car-di-ac?D is for dental decay and declineE is for eyesight, can't read that top line!F is for farting and fluid retentionG is for gut droop, which I'd rather not mentionH high blood pressure--I'd rather it lowI for incisions with scars you can show.J is for joints, out of socket, won't mend,K is for knees that crack when they bendL 's for libido, what happened to sex?M is for memory, I forget what comes nextN is neuralgia, in nerves way down lowO is for osteo, bones that don't grow!B is the bad backP for prescriptions, I have quite a few, just give me a pill and I'll be good as new!Q is for queasy, is it fatal or flu?R is for reflux, one meal turns to twoS is for sleepless nights, counting my fearsT is for Tinnitus; bells in my ears!V for vertigo, that's 'dizzy,' you know.....W for worry, now what's going 'round?X is for X ray, and what might be foundY for another year I'm left here behindU is for urinary; troubles with flowZ is for zest I still have-- in my mind!

Multiple District Convention News.....…..Theme “Like No Other”Highlights:Friday evening opening - John Perriam of Bendigo Station with hilariousaccounts of life with ShrekSaturday business session - Methven Lions Club winning the Ron UsmarAward for Community Service & DG Robert winning the EnvironmentalPhoto CompetitionSunday remembrance service - ”like no other” with passionate, energetic& very amusing Salvation Army Major Maureen AshtonSeen at the “Energy” themed Saturday night dine & dance attired inplastic shopping bags - the District Governors & wives/husband withInternational Director Eddy Widjanarko, 201 Council Chairman PeterClarke & Denise, 202 Council Chairman Jo Cameron, Mike & Vanessa.Our group was runner up for the best costumed group.P A G E 14 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 15Planting of Remembrance Kowhai .....Late afternoon on Saturday 19May many of the cabinetmembers & their wives gathered atDG Robert’s home to plant thekowhai tree presented to DGRobert at the Multiple Districtconvention in New Plymouth. Thekowhai is in remembrance of allLions who died in 202J during thelast twelve months.Left: freshly extracted from itspotRight:Newlyplanted

Berwick Camp Redevelopment Project.....In May 2010 the south end ofthe Otago Youth AdventureCamp at Berwick wasdestroyed when tons of earthbehind it slid down the hill followingprolonged rainfall. The damagedsection has been rebuilt under theTrust’s insurance cover, but theyare not permitted to use the newrooms until further work is done.The local Clutha Council has ruledthat stabilisation work must befinished before they will fully sign itoff. The Camp is being used againbut many groups are having to taketents to make up the requirednumber of beds. If the new roomsare used, the Trust is liable for afine of $200,000 and on-going fineson a daily basis. As you wouldimagine the Trust’s financialreserves have already taken ahiding.Local Lions have joined togetherwith their fellow Rotary Clubs to tryand raise capital to get the BerwickCamp up to scratch as quickly aspossible. The two organisationshave worked together since theCamp was first opened back in the1980’s. The well supportedBerwick Experience, run by theTaieri Lions Club, is only one of themany that regularly use thefacilities.At the beginning of February letterswere posted out to clubs, schoolsand companies, who have a link tothe Camp, asking for assistance.The response has been rapid with anumber of groups replying straightaway. Some have given financialassistance, some have donatedgoods which can be used by thecamp, and others have promised toearmark upcoming projects to thecause.The joint Committee is hoping toraise in excess of $100,000 to allowthe camp to be brought up to thestandard expected today. Once thestabilisation work is completed it isnecessary to bring the sprinklersystem that runs through thebuildings up to the same standardas that which has had to be fitted tothe ‘new end’. Once that is done, itwill be necessary to put waterstorage in place that will give thesystem forty five minutes worth ofwater. This is not possible with thecurrent tanks.P A G E 16 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 17Berwick Camp Redevelopment Project.....The Committee would be gratefulfor any assistance no matter howlarge or small. It will all make adifference. We are looking atapproaching other national andinternational trusts that supportyouth causes as well.For further information pleasecheck outwww.berwickredevelopment.cjb.netphone 03 466 211 or send an emailto berwick2012@vodafone.co.nz.Trev Roberts021-072-8093Lions Club of Green Islandon behalf of the joint committee

Multiple District Convention Seminars.....In my role as webmaster for District 202J, I attended two seminars heldprior to the MD convention in New Plymouth on Friday, 26 April.Webmasters from four districts were present with Iain and AmandaMorrison who prepare New Zealand Lions publicity material, including “TheLion” magazine.The first was concerning social media and how young people communicate.Of course Facebook and Twitter were mentioned as well as texting, grouptexts, podcasts, and other media. Concepts and ideas were discussed withoutoffering definitive solutions, but the consensus was that these methods ofcommunication need to be adopted by clubs especially where young peopleare concerned. The immediacy of these methods was acknowledged.The second provided details of the new New Zealand Lions website and wasled by Rex Bullard, a Lion from Stokes Valley in Lower Hutt who is thewebmaster. It seems they’ve got it right this time! Each club has its ownpages within this website which will supersede what LCI was providingthrough its “e -Clubhouse”. Rex listed the four objectives of the NZ Lionswebsite: Public awareness of New Zealand Lions; Attract members; Administration of districts and clubs; and Storage of information.All clubs are expected to set up and maintain their club’s pages and providearticles and photos about projects and activities. The site is straightforward touse and should not present any difficulties. Each club should appoint awebmaster who could also be the bulletin editor or maybe the secretary orideally a member with a particular interest or skill in the area of IT. It’s amatter of making the effort to investigate how it’s done and taking it from there!As district webmaster, I will be contacting every club by e-mail around the endof this Lions year for the name of your club’s webmaster or your club couldadvise me by e-mail. I am also available for assistance. I will try to haveBalmacewen’s pages underway as examples.P A G E 18 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 19It’s also a good idea to set up a Facebook page for your club. A member whois on Facebook can easily set up a page for your club. Search Facebook for“Balmacewen Lions” to see what that club has done on Facebook.I appreciate the assistance of District 202J Cabinet to attend these seminars.Russell Hancox, District 202J WebmasterWebinars (Web Based Training Seminars).....LCI offers training and information webinars on the www.lionsclubs.orgwebsite. If you are an incoming or an existing board member then theseare of interest to you.The secretaries & treasurers sessions have now ended, however you canaccess the webinar information for those sessions from the website at:www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/leadership-development/developmentprograms/webinars.php(go to: LCI website, Member Centre, LeadershipDevelopment, Development Programs, Webinars).Do the suggested tutorial to become familiar with a webinar - and then registerfor the a webinar.During June there is a webinar on “Club Officers - Teamwork”. This covershow club officers can work together to plan for the year, set goals,communicate, cooperate, manage committees or projects, and achieve clubexcellenceThe times/dates given are US times/dates but if you click on a session datethen you can convert to NZ time (select Auckland/Wellington in the drop downmenu) Wednesday 6 June US time becomes 12 noon - 1pm on Thursday 7 June Tuesday 12 June US time becomes 3 - 4am on Wednesday 13 June Friday 15 June US time becomes 12 noon - 1pm on Saturday 16 JuneThis is a good opportunity to gain & share information/ideas/problems withLions from around the world.

MRI Scanner Appeal Successful.....Ahuge thank you to allmembers in zone 2 & 3– you have helped make thisappeal one of the best fundraisers onrecord. Many members put incountless hours to ensure money wasraised. The dedication andcommitment by Lions Wendy Scottand Gerald Paterson ensured thephone-a-thon was conducted in aprofessional and timely manner.Thanks is also due to Lion GavinSomerville for organizing publicity,and to Gill Underdown who has spentcountless hours since thephone-a-thon ensuring receipts areissued for all donations.It is an extremely satisfying resultconsidering I doubted we could reachour target of 10% when firstapproached – how wrong can one be!Once the LCIF money is received we’llhave exceeded half a million dollarsraised – that’s closer to 20%.Although a large proportion came fromthe phone-a-thon and street appeal inWaimate, clubs have also madesubstantial contributions of hardearned dollars from various events.Over $50,000 raised by Fairlie Lions inone night was an example of thegenerosity and support that came fromthe wider community.The target of $2.8 has been exceededbut the extra dollars will stay in thetrust account to purchase any furtherequipment needed, or go towardsreplacement when the time comes.Being part of this community projecthas put Lions in the forefront –publicity on a weekly basis over sixweeks has been all positive for ourorganization. Financial support fromLloyd Morgan Lions Clubs CharitableTrust and Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation is also appreciated. Mypersonal thanks to all involved –collectively it has been a wonderfulresult.Lorna InchRegional ChairmanWINWelcomeInvolve (ensure your members have tasks)Nurture (support your members)P A G E 20 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 21(newly formed)s NZ is going to change to digital TV there will be many old TV aerialsA being removed from homes, hotels, and motels.Our plan is to mount a massive non‐ferrous scrap metal drive NZ wide.Most households have old taps, bits of copper piping, lead waste pipes,old round BBQ’s and old aluminium lawnmowers as well as TV aerials.Lions clubs would need to organise a local collection point and set date so thatall the metal would arrive from say 3 pm Friday to 3 pm Saturday or whateversuits your club. This would be beneficial especially for security issues. It wouldbe ideal to have a large car trailer or a truck for each metal type so it can besorted as collected. These collec on vehicles would need to be securelyparked overnight. This sorting would give a better result and a smootheroperation when you sell it at your local scrap metal dealer. It would be best tonegotiate best prices with them before you start.Lions clubs could then send CMF their total profits or keep half for their ownyouth projects.Donations to be banked into Westpac Bank Account No. 030389‐0760525‐00Email details of your donation to:Old Aerials For Youth.....cmf@lionsclubs.org.nzIf clubs thought they needed help with the project they could include a localschool and give them a percentage of the profits.Time Frame: Proposed as a spring or early summer project before anyoneelse gets the idea bearing in mind the changeover date is: South Island (except West Coast) April 2013.Proposed Project of a Scrap Metal Drivefor the Lions Clubs New Zealand ChildMobility Foundation, and NZ young peopleFor the sake of advertising a Nationwide date would be ideal.FREEVIEW TV might adver se for us nationwide and we are investigating this.Contact District 202J trustee Neil Hanning for further information:hanning@snap.net.nz or 03) 303-7874

Make Your Tree Planting Count.....Record your tree planting on the Lions Clubs Internationalreporting website under the Activities tab. Under ‘Activity Type’ use the drop down menu (clickon the magnifying glass) to select ‘Tree Planting’under ‘Environmental Services’. If you have not already done this, then go back in &edit.Important dates:10 June 2012 Young Speechmaker ContestOamaru28 July 2012 Presidents’ dinnerSeven Oaks, Timaru31 August - 2 September 2012 ANZI ForumQueenstownP A G E 22 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 23“New Zealand’s Leading Transport Operator”KiwiRail provides the most cost-efficientlinehaul service for the movement of bulkcommodities or containerised freight.Whatever the freight, KiwiRail have servicesto help you move it.Visit KiwiRail at: www.kiwirail.co.nzContact our Customer Services Team0800 351 351 freight@kiwirail.co.nzOtago / Southland Area Contact – Neil Carraher03 466 3138 neil.carraher@kiwirail.co.nz

Multiple District Awards.....For the 2011 - 2012 Lions year Pat Ryan Youth Award (see page 7 of the Multiple District directory).District entry closing date 30 September 2012. Ron Usmar Award for Community Service (see page 11 of theMultiple District directory).District entry closing date 30 September 2012. Keith Mitchell Membership Growth, Extension & Retention Award(see page 11 of the Multiple District directory).District entry closing date 30 September 2012. Ron Rowe Bulletin Award (see page 12 of the Multiple District directory).District entry closing date 30 September 2012.Entries to be sent (after 30 June 2012) to:incoming District Governor John KnowlesClub secretariesRecord your new members (as soon as they areinducted) with LCI via the WMMR website. Also, via the WMMR website, drop deceased,transferred & resigned members in the month that this occurs. Review & update members’ details via the WMMR website. Submit a membership report even if there are no changes that month Note: if you do not have internet access, then send paper copies toLCI HQ in the USA.P A G E 24 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 25Cats.....I've never understood why women lovecats.Cats are independent, they don't listen, theydon't come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, come home andexpect to be fed and stroked, then want to be left alone and sleep. In otherwords, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat.One woman’s answer: It’s because cats don’t know any better, but men do.What do you get if you cross a cat with a gorilla?An animal that puts you out at night.Waitaki Girls’High SchoolHostelYr 9-13 GirlsWaitaki Girls’ High Schooloffers you the “Waitaki Way” Respect for self Respect for others Respect for our environmentwww.waitakigirlshigh.school.nzContact Margie Baird, Hostel ManagerP O Box 347, Oamaru 9444mbaird@waitakigirlshigh.school.nzPhone (03) 434 6587Fax (03) 434 6565

J PineDriver EducationJim PineDriving TutorPhone: (03) 473-0044Mobile: 027 227 2342Fax: (03) 473-7077Email: jpine@xtra.co.nz Driving Lessons NZQA Assessor Defensive Driving Courses Road Code Theory Full Licence Test Training Driving AssessmentsGardens Post ShopGardens MallCorner Opoho and North RoadsDunedin NZ Post services Cards Gifts Wrapping paperYouth Exchange: We have placed one American girl in Pleasant Point. We are at present working on placing the four girls from Finland atOtago Peninsula. This is wonderful news, however if there is anyonewho may be able to help out if we need you, please contact: Gerald Paterson 03 688-4489 or Allan Cloughley 03 453-0164.P A G E 26 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 27Shhh……pass it on – cheap relocation holidays.We can offer you a campervan holiday at a massively reduced price.The special deal includes standard insurance, unlimited km’s, plus afree ferry crossing for the vehicle. Maximum 5 days at thediscounted price, extra days maybe available.For more information please call us on 0800 808 881Welcomes all members of the 202J District Lions ClubsSituated beside the main entrancePhone: (03) 477-5517 for group bookings

Publicity.....Publicity concerning matters relating to 202J District Lions in thepast few weeks has been great, especially during the MayfieldConvention. In both the northern and the southern regions of ourdistrict the local media was bombarded with constant Lions Clubs publicity;in “The Timaru Herald” there were several photos and articles about theSouth Canterbury MRI Scanner Appeal with the Lions Clubs of Timaru Host,Fairlie and Temuka District featuring prominently. Donations of $30,000and $50,000 is simply unbelievable! It was really good to see the Lionsmaking the front page of “The Timaru Herald”.Photos and articles were featured in “The Oamaru Mail”, “The WaitakiHerald” and “The Otago Daily Times” about the annual fishing contest atMoeraki organised by The Lions Club of Waianakarua.Publicity during the 202J Convention at Mayfield was great not only inAshburton area but also during International Director Gudrun and PastInternational Director Jon Bjarni's visit to North Otago.In the south, The Lions Club of Port Chalmers had an article and photopublished in “The Star” newspaper featuring their barn dance. The LionsClub of Dunedin South also had some publicity about their Rail Walk –Taieri Gorge Railway.Both The Lions Club of Methven and The Lions Club of Mayfield and Districtmade the front pages of “The Ashburton Guardian” with their motorbike andbike races respectively. Mayfield had approximately 750 entries andMethven had over 100 motorbikes and about 4000 spectators! Incrediblepublicity for Lions! The organisers deserve a lot of credit and it makes oneproud to be a Lion with such great achievements.My media representatives in the northern (Fern Blake), middle (GeraldPaterson) and southern (John Ware) regions have their contact details inthe District 202J Lions directory. My contact details are also in the directory.(Contact details are also in the Multiple District directory - Editor Beryl)P A G E 28 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 29Publicity.....Hope the Zone Chairmen will encourage the clubs in their zone to providepublicity materials to my representatives. It is great to be a Lion andmember of the greatest, and I mean the greatest, voluntary serviceorganization in the world!Remember, if you want any special events of your clubpublicised please get in touch with me or myrepresentatives in your area. We need all the publicity wecan get.1 st VDGE Allan PrakashMedia ManagerMore Multiple District Convention News..... DG Eric Carter was elected by the District GovernorElects as the Multiple District 202Council Chairman for 2012-2013. Past Council ChairmanSheryl Jensen from RotoruaSulphur City Lions Club wasconfirmed unopposed asInternational Directorcandidate for Multiple District201, 202 and 307 for the twoyear period 2012 - 2014.The vote for International Director will take place at the InternationalConvention at Busan, Korea.

Young Speechmaker Contest: We have 10 entrants so far but will still receive new entries ASAP Contest held Oamaru at Fenwick Primary School, 10 th June, 9.30am Club sponsors entrant at cost of $75.00 Contact Gerald Paterson 03 688-4489 or Allan Cloughley 03 453-0164HEAT PUMPSSPECIALISED CONSULTATIONSCall the experts and get it done right the first time!“Get a Fujitsu like I did”McClellandRefrigeration Ltd70 Fox Street, South Dunedin Ph 477 0088Mobile: 027 435 1064 (John McClelland)Email: mcclellandrefrigeration@xtra.co.nzP A G E 30 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 31Ritchies Coachlines LtdFor all your travel requirements Nationwide12 to 50 seat coaches available5, 4 and 3 star coaches availableSports Clubs + School Trips + Tours + Day TripsCorporate Travel + Senior Citizens + OvernightersEnquiries to:Ritchies Coachlines Ltd1 Coquet Street Oamaru Ph (03) 434 7964205 St Andrew Street Dunedin Ph (03) 477 9238oamaru.depot@ritchies.co.nzwww.ritchies.co.nzIncoming emails are incoming correspondence- to be taken to your club meetings

Because of the requirements of the District202J bank any cheques that are sent toDistrict Treasurer Barry McLauchlan forthe District bank account are to be made out to:“Lions District 202J”This must be in the pay line.Examples: Lions District 202J Mobility AccountLions District 202J Kan TabsCould you please advise members of your board of this requirementThank you.Barry McLauchlan, Treasurer, Lions District 202JClub Excellence Award.....The application form for the 2011 - 2012 year can be downloaded from:www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/da1.pdf LCI websitehttp://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/da1.pdf Lions NZ websiteP A G E 32 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 33Please advise District Governor Robertat the time of any: deaths in your club (and their length of service) new members inducted (plus names of theirsponsor and spouse or partner.)Copy this info to: J-Times editor: Beryl Naismith GMT Coordinator John KnowlesNote:This is in addition to themembership report you sendto Lions Clubs InternationalLions Club of RakaiaLIQUIDATION SALELarge Quantity ofExport QualityHYDRANGEASOrders taken nowAvailable from mid April1 - 50 plants $650+ plants $5Selected Varieties $10Colours available -red, blue, white, pink,purple etc.Contact to place orders:P. Burrowes 302 7805or pmburr@clear.net.nzT. Rollinson 302 0864or fax 302 0865T. Thomas 302 7868 orat.sa.thomas@xtra.co.nz

CharityDinnerSaturday 28th July 2012, 6.00pmMosgiel Station Café and Function Centre22 Gladstone Road South, MosgielGuest Speaker Jim HopkinsTickets available fromOtago Sports Shop in George St DunedinGreen Island Gallery, Main South Rd Green IslandGenny Hanning Ph 03 488 1817 or(Dunedin)gennyh@earthlight.co.nzLes BoxPh 03 472 7050 or(Dunedin)boxes@es.co.nzNeil Hanning Ph 0276 940 565 (Hinds)Rodger Millar Ph 0211 350 626 (Invercargill)$50 includes free glass of wine or juice(Groups/tables of 10 get 2 bottles of wine)On the night:Auction of donated goods and servicesAlso silent auctionPrinting kindly sponsored byDave Bartley, Harcourts InvercargillP A G E 34 J - T I M E S , J U N E 2 0 1 2

V O L U M E 2 9 , I S S U E 1 1 P A G E 35Focus on.....coming Lions eventswhere your support would be appreciatedDistrict 202JDate:Saturday 28thJuly 20126.30pmEvent:Presidents’ Dinner for all 2012 - 2013club presidents & cabinetSeven Oaks, Wai-iti Road, TimaruThis page is for advertising major club events where you would appreciatethe support of other clubs, or they may be interested in participating.Please send J-Times editor Beryl details of your club events wellin advance. Deadline for the July issue is 20 June.District Governor Robert’s Schedule....JuneWed 6Sun 10Sat 16JulyThurs 5Ashburton Lions ChangeoverYoung Speechmaker, Oamaru25th Anniversary & Changeover— Ashburton CountyWaiareka Valley Changeover

Cabinet Treasurer:Barry McLauchlan (Marlene)7 Miller AvenueAshburton 7700Phone: (03) 307-0585Fax: (03) 307-0585Email:barrymem@xtra.co.nzClub: Mayfield and DistrictsDistrict Governor Elect:John Knowles (Val)67 Guthrie RoadRD 21Geraldine 7991Phone: (03) 693-7680Email:johnval@ruralinzone.netClub: GeraldineStop Press 202J club the winner of theRon Usmar Award forCommunity Service (for the2010-2011 year):- Methven Lions Club- for their MountainThunder Bike Race1st Vice District GovernorElect:Allan Prakash10A Brinkburn StreetOamaru 9400Phone (res): (03) 434-7267Phone (bus): (03) 434-8311Email:allanprakash@xtra.co.nzClub: OamaruJ-Times Editor:Beryl Naismith (Robert)185 Homestead RoadRD 1COamaru 9491Phone: (03) 434-1205Email:article@earthlight.co.nzClub: Oamaru North OtagoCouncil Chairman Jo Cameronpresenting the trophy at the MultipleDistrict Convention, New Plymouth,to DG Robert who represented theLions Club of Methven.202J Website:www.lions202j.org.nzThe Lions of District 202Jthank Earthlight for theirgenerous support insponsoring our website.Webmaster:Russell HancoxPhone: (03) 467-5126Email:rushcox@xtra.co.nz