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Lions Clubs International District 201V6 Roar Newsletter - November December 2012
http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/201v6
Dg’s Message
DG Tom Little and Lions Lady Marjorie.
Our District Convention is well and truly over. I believe it
was an excellent convention with good business, good
speakers and lots of fun and fellowship.
The Finley Lions are to be congratulated on their
dedication and the hard work they did as a club to ensure
that the convention was a great success. Our keynote
speakers were great. Father Chris Riley, an inspirational
speaker a wonderful person and a tireless worker with the
young people in the communities of our cities and
regional areas of our troubled country.
John Olson a man with a big heart and more importantly
big feet and strong legs, for him to be able to achieve his
dreams in trekking across our country with Lions and
charity in mind should be an inspiration for all Lions to
follow your dreams and achieve the impossible.
PDG Bob Radford a good speaker with unbelievable
dedication to lions in his role of membership co-ordinator.
PDG Carlene King OAM who’s inspirational speech
regarding the role of women not only in our communities
but also in our Lions Clubs was exceptional and created
In This Issue
DG’s Report 1-2
Dates to Remember 2
District Convention Report 3-4
VLF Report 4
Benalla Lions News 5
Free workshop for Lions 5
East Loddon Lions Celebrations 6
Posties from Perth & Cancer Research 7
Corowa Bannerette Collection 7
Corowa Lions and Leos 8
Youth Exchange 8
Leos Challenge 9
Travelling Travel Gavel Report 9
Wang Visits South Vermont 10
Lions at Elmore Field Days 10
Berrigan Youth Exchange Article 11
It was Now or Never for Les 12
Tungamah Ten Thousand 12-13
Strathmerton & Numurkah Info 13
Around the District Photos 14-15
Muddy’s Whacky Scooter Bash 15
Len and Glennis Honoured 16
Not One, Not Two But Three! 16
From the Editor 16
Vale for Marion Gillman 17
Cord Blood & Research News 17-18
Benalla Grocery Grab 18
great interest and discussion, and as Governor I thought
that it was just wonderful.
The Remembrance Ceremony was well conducted with
dignity and respect. The Saturday night function was
great; Lions Lady Marjorie and I along with our guests
had a wonderful night and I am sure that all those that
attended did the same.
Cont >
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DG’s Message cont.
Our business sessions created some debate and I thank
those delegates who were involved in our notices of
motions, and I am extremely pleased that we are going
to take our Junior Public speaking program to the MD
Convention in Canberra for consideration by the delegates
at that convention; hopefully it will become part of the
MD programs.
Congratulations to DGE Lynn Fredericks, 1st VDGE Peter
Niall and 2nd VDE Stephen Kazenwadel. I am sure that
you will have a great time in the next twelve months.
Both Marjorie and myself have a had a wonderful time
enjoying the friendship and hospitality that has been
extended to us as we continue to visit our District clubs,
to see the work and the contributions that all our Lions
clubs do in their communities both large and small is
really good and very much appreciated by this Governor.
At the time of writing this report we have visited some 54
clubs plus our three Leos clubs, so as you would
understand I am looking forward to the Christmas break.
As the year comes to a close, I would like to encourage
all clubs to think about our International President’s
Reading Action Program and promote Lions in our
District by contacting your local schools with the view of
donating books or a commuter to the young people within
those schools, engaging in this easy to do community
project is very important to our International President
and myself as the Governor of our District.
At this stage our district membership stands at 1375
members, we have inducted 49 new members but
unfortunately we have dropped 56 members, those 56
members are lost not only to our Lions clubs but also to
our communities. Therefore would encourage all clubs to
hold a membership drive, and remember don’t keep Lions
a secret talk to anybody and everybody about our Lions
organisation.
As Christmas is near Marjorie and I would like to wish all
the members of our district a Merry Christmas and a safe
and happy new year.
Tom Little
District Governor 201V6.
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Dates to Remember
Jan 12-18 2013 V6 Licola Camp
February 5 2013 Closing Date V6 Roar
February 16-17
2013
February 23 2013
March 10 2013
March 24 2013
March 24 2013
April 6 2013
Extension Workshop
Youth of the Year Club Finals
completed
Yough of the Year Regional finals
completed
Incoming Zone Chairman
training, Barooga
Youth of the Year District final,
Lavington
Youth of the Year State final,
Wangaratta
April 14 2013 Incoming Officers School, Corowa
April 26-29 2013 MD Convention Canberra
May 5 2013 Incoming Officers School, Moama
May 19 2013 Children of Courage, Tocumwal
July 5-9 2013
October 18-20
2013
Int Convention Hamburg,
Germany
V6 Convention Rochester
2014 MD Convention Tamworth
July 4-8 2014 Int Convention Toronto Canada
October 2014 V6 Convention Echuca
2015 MD Convention Newcastle
June 26-30 2015 Int Convention Honolulu Hawaii
June 24-28 2016 Int Convention Fukuoka Japan
June 30-July 4
2017
Int Convention Chicago USA
100th Anniversary
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V6 District 35th Convention at Finley October 19-21 2012
Julie and PDG David Daniels, Marjorie and DG Tom Little,
DG Fred and Helen Jacobs.
Over 270 people attended the recent V6 Convention at
Finley. For some the weekend began with the Mayors
reception Friday afternoon. The Convention, held at the
Finley High school Hall, began with a BBQ outdoors in the
schools BBQ area. Conventioneers were then welcomed
by Finley President Warwick Douglas. The Flag Ceremony
was presented by Finley Lions Club members and High
School students. The convention was opened by Sussan
Ley MP followed by a few words from John Williams MP
and Berrigan Shire Council Mayor Bernard Curtin.
Entertainment by Bush Poet Mick Coventry and supper
completed the evening.
The key members breakfast was an enjoyable start to
Saturday with Mick Coventry again providing
entertainment.
2nd VDGE Stephen and Alison Kazenwadel, 1st VDGE
Peter and Mary Niall, Pam and DGE Lynn Fredericks.
Sergent at Arms Ken Lowry called to order and Saturday
began with Invocation, the Lions Objects, Lioness Pledge
and the Leos Objects. The business session was
interesting and provided some debating and discussions.
Guest Speaker Father Chris Riley spoke about “his Kids”
and John Olsen told us about his longest walks and his
plan to walk again for Leukodystrophy. PDG Bob Radford
spoke on membership. Short presentations were made by
PDG Ross Wood of the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer
Research Foundation and Ann Eldridge of the Australian
Visual Independence Foundation. Many participated in
the Q & A Session with many interesting questions put
forward.
Conventioneers enjoyed lunch at various venues. The
partners activity was a hit with Celtic Harpist and Story
Melvin Jones Awards - Lion Allan and LL Lorraine Dixon,
LL Margaret and Lion Bruce Major and PDG Brenda
Henderson.
teller Christine Middleton entertaining all with her stories
of Ellen Kelly.
A large number enjoyed the Dinner Dance with
entertainment by Ray Macartney. Prizes were on offer
throughout the evening for those on the dance floor.
The Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday morning was a
moving ceremony as twenty five Lions and Lions Partners
were remembered.
Guest Speaker PDG Carlene King spoke about “Women in
Lions” which was very interesting.
Lion Graham Minnis introduced three students from the
Junior Public Speaking Competition, who again amazed
everyone with their talent and confidence.
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District Convention continued
Lion Stephen Kazenwadel was announced 2nd DG Elect,
Lion Peter Niall 1st DG Elect and Lion Lynn Fredericks DG
Elect. Rochester Lions Club extended an invitation to
attend their Convention in 2013.
The Travel Gavel was handed to Lavington Lions Club and
the leftover morning tea was auctioned with the $136
raised going to the V6 Foundation.
PCC David Skinner gave his Formal Resolution, DG Tom
Little and Convention Chairman Carol Kennedy thanked
everyone for coming and the Flags were furled and
handed to Rochester Lions Club. Conventioneers then
enjoyed lunch before making their final goodbyes and
heading home.
Plenty of Fun, Fellowship and don’t forget the Food was
enjoyed at Finley.
More photos available on the district website Photos: Lion
Don Cheshire, PDG Charles Leaney, Lion Graeme Falconer
and Victoria Kennedy.
Q & A PCC Andy Mojsiewicz, PDG Carlene King, PDG Bob
Radford, PCC David Skinner and PDG Charlie Leaney.
Remembrance Ceremony.
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Father Chris Riley, DG Tom Little and Finley President
Warwick Douglas.
Victorian Lions Foundation Inc.
At the September Special General Meeting of the Victorian
Lions Foundation, several important matters were cleared
up.
A complete two year audit of the books were presented
along with the Financial Statements. No inherent risks
were evident and the loss on investments was due to the
general worldwide investment downturn.
Monies held in trust for Lions Village Licola are now being
held in a rolling term deposit, giving Licola a regular
income and this decision is acceptable to both the Licola
Board and the V.L.F.
The VLF Statement of Rules and Purposes has been
updated and presented to the District conventions.
All investments are currently being re-assessed with a
view to some changes being made in order to maintain a
strong financial base for the future.
From January to October this year we are proud to have
distributed a total of $184,500 to four of our projects.
David Oakley,
P.R. Committee,
Victorian Lions Foundation.
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Benalla Lions Club September Meeting
Past District Governor Les Harrison attended the meeting.
The very interesting guest speaker was Jason Mullins
from North East Water. Jason discussed the important
function of the Benalla Water Treatment Plant, including
the locations of the catchment areas and the
maintenance of water storage.
Water from the treatment plant is then transferred
through a 12 kilometre pipeline to Benalla by a gravity fed
system.
This provides services to about 4,900 houses, schools, a
hospital, an ice works, an abattoir and other businesses.
The Plant supplies 1,100-1,600 megalitres to Benalla
annually. President Peter Poels presented Jason with a
Certificate of Appreciation.
The Lions Club was then very pleased to induct four new
members to the club. Les Harrison welcomed Trevor
Atkin, Lynne Seaman, Rose Smith and Tricia Veale.
Lion Tricia Veale.
PDG Les Harrison, Tricia Veale, Trevor Atkin, Rose Smith,
Lynne Seaman and President Peter Poels.
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Benalla President Peter Poels presenting a Certificate of
Appreciation to Jason Mullins.
Free Two Day Combined
V5 & V6 Membership
Growth & New Club
Extension Workshop…
Plus Certified Guiding Lion Training.
There will be a FREE two day Club Membership
Growth and New Club Extension workshop to be held
in Mooroopna on 16th and 17th February 2013. This
is a combined V5 & V6 initiative with the main
presenter being PDG Robert Kann
The second day will also include Certified Guiding
Lion training for those wishing to be accredited.
There is some pre homework to do for this course.
This is a great opportunity for those clubs looking at
membership growth or extension within their area
and I would encourage as many as possible to
attend. As this is a combined District course there
will be a limit to numbers accepted. Please register
your interest early with PDG Hedley Moon, details
below.
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February 2013 at
Mooroopna Seniors Centre, Alexandra Street,
Mooroopna 9-30am to 4pm.
R.S.V.P. Saturday February 10th 2013
PDG Hedley Moon - 0354841530 or 0428445436
PCC Andy Mojsiewicz - 0260401521 or 0418111926
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East Loddon 30 th Anniversary & Annual Changeover
Last month saw the club celebrating 30 years of Lions in
the East Loddon Community - quite an achievement for
the club, and we still have three original charter
members. A great night was had reminiscing over 30
years of photos and memories. Many past members
joined us for a night of celebration, it was a great chance
for people to catch up.
During the night Lions Barry, Frank T and Ron were
awarded their 30 year Monarchs and Jim was awarded his
20 year Monarch, which caused some confusion since
he’s been in Lions for nearly 25 years. Zone Chairman
Norm Walkington presented these awards along with
years of service awards to all club members. Each
member was also given a book containing 30 years of
history of the club.
PDG Allan Millar installed the new office bearers - in
record breaking time. Frank Tappe gave him a time limit
of three minutes and Allan said he had time left at the
end. Congratulations to our new President, Lion Frank
Tappe, all the best for the coming Lions Year. Lion Ash
Potter and partner Erica Duffy presented our three
remaining charter members with an Honour Board to be
displayed in the Lions Den. This will display the names of
the Presidents, Treasurers and Secretaries for the last 30
years.
A first for the club this year we presented the Inaugural
Citizenship Award. This was presented to Noel Hercus for
his service in the Community. Noel said he knew
something was up when he saw his family and friends
there but had no idea it would be an award. Noel is a
keen supporter of the Mitiamo Football Club and is always
on hand to help out anyone in need. John Forbes spoke
very highly of Noel and everything he has done for him
personally. Congratulations Noel!
Lions Frank Tappe and Barry Schramm were also
presented with the Chris August award for their service to
Lions and their community over the last 30 years.
Lions Ron Vinnecombe, Barry Schramm and Frank Tapp
cutting the Anniversary cake.
Left: PDG Alan Millar presenting
Chris August Awards to Lions
Frank Tapp and Barry Schramm.
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$46,037.00 for Childhood Cancer Research
The amazing amount of $46,037.00 is the total raised
by the Nathalia & District Lions Club “ Posties from Perth”
Challenge.
In a special presentation afternoon in Nathalia on the
11th November, the cheque was presented to Australian
Lions Childhood Cancer Research trustees John Thorpe
and Ross Wood. This amount is the funds single largest
donation received to date and will be used at the Royal
Children’s Hospital Melbourne to employ a tumor
researcher.
John Wood went on to explain to those attending that
The Childhood cancer Research fund has a motto: “Every
child deserves a chance at Healthy Life” and the funds
raised by the Nathalia and District Lions Club is a step
towards fulfilling that motto.
Trustee Ross Wood then went on to present some very
special awards to all riders and backup crew involved in
the challenge. Lions John and Sue Loader and Lion
Stuart Barnes received the prestigious “Neil Williams –
Black Opal Award” – The highest award given by the
foundation.
A more amusing award ceremony was then conducted by
Stuart Barnes when he presented some of the other
riders and back up crew with “special awards which
matched the “antics” that were carried out on the ride.
Nathalia & District Lions Club would like to thank
everyone who contributed to this project. The “Posties
from Perth” trip was an adventure that we will all
remember for a long time and it is wonderful to see all
the hard work that was undertaken to achieve the dream
of riding from Perth to Nathalia be rewarded by raising
such an outstanding result.
Lion John Loader presenting the cheque to John Thorpe
trustee Lions Childhood Cancer Research.
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Lions Stuart Barnes, Sue and John Loader received Neil
Williams Awards.
Unique Bannerette
Collection at Corowa
Very few Lions Clubs in Australia would possess a
bannerette display as unique as the 47 that are on show
at the Lions Club Rooms at Corowa.
They each belong to Past District Governors commencing
in 1959-60 with PDG Ray Ware MBE through until the
current 201V6 District was created in 1978-79.
From that year with PDG Derrick Langshaw through to
2011-12 with DG Tom Little there are all the personal
bannerettes of the 35 years that 201V6 has been in
existence.
It is intriguing to view the historic display and the Lions
Club of Corowa is to be commended on the continuing
project.
Well done Corowa!
The Bannerette collection.
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Corowa Lions and Leos Work Carols Together
At the recent RSL Carols by Candle Light in the RSL park
members of the Lions Club of Corowa and the recently
formed Leos club served patrons with delicious burgers
and cold soft drinks.
The two groups worked side by side on a marvellous
night and although the numbers were down slightly on
the previous years those who were there had a great
night. Patrons supported the Lions and Leos with sales for
hot food and cold soft drinks being good sellers.
There were 13 Lions and four Leos in attendance.
Youth Exchange Orientation Day
2012 Exchangees with Chairman Stephen Kazenwadel,
PDG Charlie Leaney and DG Tom Little.
Way back on October 14th the District held it’s annual
seminar for outgoing Youth Exchangees at Rochester.
The initial line up was seven youth, with six going to
Europe and one to Japan (five female, two male).
The venue was the Rochester Hospital, with the catering
and other arrangements in the hands of Rochester Lions.
Thank you to President Hedley and Rochester Lions for
the excellent day.
Many thanks to PDG Charlie Leaney for his
comprehensive presentation and to his two assistants,
Lion Jan, with her table of Australiana items and former
Exchangee, Jason Smeaton, who probably thought he
was only doing a ten minute presentation, but ended up
staying all day.
Since October one girl has withdrawn. Aside from that all
the other Exchangees flew out of Australia on Saturday
1st December and safely arrived at their destinations.
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Leos Challenge
Sunday, 28th October, saw Tungamah and Corowa Leos
meet together for the first ten pin bowling challenge at
Wangaratta. With Lion Pat Thomas driving the Tungamah
bus, the two clubs met up at the bowl and the battle was
soon on in earnest. Despite some brilliant bowling early
by the Corowa Leos, the Tungamah mob soon got back
onto level terms and were able to draw away over the
concluding frames to take out the first challenge.
Following the great day at the bowl, the two clubs then
moved down the main street for pizza, and some
fellowship, which was well enjoyed by all. No doubt,
Corowa were the best at pizza eating, and with a vow to
take the perpetual trophy next year. Many thanks to the
adults who came along to lend their support and to
Corrinie who has been a driving force behind the new
club at Corowa.
Travelling Travel Gavel
DG Tom Little presenting the Travel Gavel to Lavington
President Dave McCormack.
The Travelling Travel Gavel Project has now been running
for over three years. It was devised by Kerang Lions Club
mainly because we seemed to “win” it most of the time as
we travelled the most kms with the greatest % of club
members. It sat gathering dust in our Lions Den till the
next convention so we thought it would be good if it
visited other clubs with an associated Gavel tax of $1 per
km that would go towards V6 Foundation. We thought it
would give clubs a good reason to visit their neighbouring
clubs as well.
In the first year the gavel went to 12 clubs, five in the
2nd and six in the 3rd and about $2000 has been raised
for V6F. The conventioneers have voted for the Project to
go on for another 3 years so our wish is for our clubs to
embrace the Project even more. Lavington Lions have
won it this time and have already passed it on to
Myrtleford Lions and we have received a cheque from
them already.
At the time of printing we haven’t heard from Myrtleford
yet but hope they have moved it on and have sent their
cheque to Kerang. Please keep the Gavel moving and
send your gavel tax cheque to Kerang asap so we can
keep track of where it is. Please send photos of your
visitations to Carol for publishing in the V6 Roar. PDG
Charles Leaney has promised to keep an eye on things for
me and we have challenged the east part of the V6
District to get more Gavel tax than the west part. It is up
to all clubs to embrace the Project better and have some
fun as well. I hope I can give glowing reports in the
coming months!
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Greg Gin, Lions club of Kerang.
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Wangratta Visit to South Vermont Lions Club
In early November, three Lions and one Lions Lady
travelled to Mitcham to attend a meeting of the South
Vermont Lions Club.
The Lions Club of South Vermont is a small club
within the City of Whitehorse with around 20 members.
The club was formed and chartered in 1985. Among the
Club’s activities are their annual Giant plant sale and
Vermont Secondary College Leo Club. The Club is also
involved with Licola and Youth of the Year and has
recently become involved with the Cerebral Palsy
Education Centre
During the meeting the Club inducted it’s very first female
(and youngest) member.
The induction was carried
out by Council Chairman,
Lion Lou Onley, a Past
President of the Lions Club
of Wangaratta.
One interesting feature of
the meeting was that the
Vermont South President Peter Carden and Wangaratta
secretary Lion Steve Kazenwadel.
Lions Stand at the Elmore Field Days
Lions District 201V6 again had a promotional information
stand at the recent Elmore Field Days. We were very
grateful to have nurses from the Rochester Hospital assist
with Blood Pressure testing throughout the days with
approximately 350 tests being carried out over the three
days. As with other years some above average readings
were recorded especially with the younger ones. Staff
from the Rochester Hospital are following up those with
higher readings with a report coming back to the Rochy
club when finalized.
A free $50-00 petrol raffle was held each day where those
that had their blood pressure taken received an entry into
the competition. The ticket gave them the opportunity to
say if they were interested in finding out more about
Lions. Over 30 ticked this box and have been followed up
through local Lions Clubs in their areas.
Tea and coffee was also available with a slice of Lions
Christmas Cake. The display was manned throughout the
Field Days by Lions from Moama, Echuca, Lockington,
Tongala, Stanhope and Rochester Clubs. Thanks to these
clubs for their assistance over the three days.
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Club Pres Peter Carden, new Lion Georgina Kazenwadel
and Council Chairman Lou Onley.
meeting agenda, minutes, correspondence list and
treasurers report were projected on a screen at
appropriate times during the meeting.
A guest speaker from “Fonebank” spoke on the
fundraising possibilities of selling them superseded mobile
phones for recycling onto third world countries(in much
the same way as recycle for sight).
The Club donated $1000 to LCIF for the Hurricane Sandy
appeal.
Pictured is District Governor’s wife Marjorie having her
blood pressure checked by Nurse Leanne Rankin.
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Youth Exchange at Berrigan
Earlier this year Berrigan Lions
PDG Graeme and Lion Evelyn
Arnold hosted five youth
exchange. Here is a little about
them and their stay.
Anja and Iva are from Crotia.
Anja is 20 years of age and in
her second year at college she
is studying economics. Her
hobbies are reading and skiing,
or snow board riding, she also
teaches skiing. Every winter the
family go to Italy, Austria or
Slovenia, to go skiing.
Iva, pronounced Eva, is in her first year at secondary
school in Cakovec this is a town near her village. English
is compulsory. Iva is a very keen rider she has been
riding for six years, the family has two horses.
Before coming to the V6 district both girls were at Camp
Koala near Geelong and visited the Melbourne zoo and
went to Ballarat to Souvenir Hill to experience gold
mining.
While here they have seen Kangaroos in the wild and the
Jerilderie open planes as well as the beautiful gum trees
that grow along the creeks.
They wanted to visit Australia because it was a long way
from home and a very different culture to what they are
used to. The thing she disliked the most was Vegemite.
Since being in the Berrigan district they have had the
chance to spend another three days in Melbourne and
visited the museums.
Diane is from Estonia located Eastern Europe Population
1.3 million. Diane lives with her mother and brother she is
19 years of age. Nomme is her home town this is situated
about 10 Km from Tallinn. She attends Tallinn school no 2
this is considered to be an excellent school she studies
12th B class. This class is English special class there are
thirty students in her class and Diane speaks six other
languages.
She likes to read books such as Harry Potter series and
Lord Of the Rings Trilogy and Dan Brown School Days
and she enjoys doing craft. She has been on youth
exchange before to Japan. I also enjoy horse riding. Her
home land of Estonia is quite small compared to other
European countries.
By doing youth exchange she will get the chance to
experience new cultures and meet new people and make
new friends and experience living in a different family
home .
Before coming to the V6 district she was hosted to Camp
Koala where she had a great time visited Ballarat and
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Iva, Diane and Anja.
Sovereign Hill and the Melbourne
Zoo. While here she has had the
chance to visit Shepparton, Echuca,
Beechworth and the Jerilderie
planes.
My name is Sabrina my country is
Switzerland and my town is
Tolochenaz it is near Lucerne.
My hobbies are Tennis, swimming
and in the winter I go skiing and
snow boarding. I have just finished
high school and on returning home
will start an apprenticeship to
become an optician.
My farther is a Lion and he thought it would be good for
me to have the opportunity to do a trip like this. He owns
a heating company that installs heaters. My mother is a
Medical assistant. I have a young sister Megan she is
thirteen.
My passions in life are shopping, the colour pink,
travelling and making new friends. While in Australia I
have had the opportunity to live on a large farm be
involved with the animals and see many attractions in the
V6 district.
On my way to camp at Proserpine I spent a night in
Sydney and was able to see the Sydney Opera House and
some other attractions and then on to camp where I had
a great time.
From Belgium is Marguerite. I am 17 years of age; my
home town is Mechelen in Belgium My hobbies are Piano
and Tennis.
My Father is a business manager and my mother owns a
jewellery store and is very passionate about her job.
I have a brother who is 18 years of age and an adopted
sister who is 19. My farther is a Rotarian and my mother
was a Lion but because of her work commitments has
had to resign.
Last summer I was a youth exchange for one week to
Bournemouth (UK) I really enjoyed my stay and met a lot
of new people but I found one week to short.
My family travel a lot but to date we have never had the
opportunity to visit Australia. From the V6 district I will
return to Sydney and spend one night I will get the
opportunity to see the sights of Sydney and then fly to
camp Crocodile where I will have had a great time.
While in the Berrigan district we have had the opportunity
to visit the Berrigan Lions Club as well as Oaklands we
have travelled many Ks seeing as much as possible in
such a short time and both Sabrina and myself appreciate
this.
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It’s Now or Never; Les’ Ride
I guess there is one thing you should learn early in life,
and that is to say nothing unless you say something. I
was guilty a couple of years ago of making a big
statement about a long bike ride to raise some money for
Prostate Cancer Awareness and the Children’s Cancer
Research Foundation.
At my age of almost 63, the longer you put it off, the
harder it is, and this year, I decided to do the ride via the
Great Victoria Bike Ride. Only 591 kilometres, but another
thing I learnt was to check the route. Couldn’t have been
much hillier from Lakes Entrance to Phillip Island. With
great help from District Clubs, there was no turning back,
as I headed to Lakes Entrance with tent, bike and not
much else. I was among friends straight away, as the
Lions at Lakes Entrance were running the BBQ. (What
else?)
Lakes Entrance from Bruthen on the Saturday was only
45 km, and I left a bit later. Didn’t want to get there first
and help unload the luggage from the six semi trailers. No
danger of that, hills and more hills, but met up with Leos
along the way, especially PDG Don Blennerhassett and
Helen at Metung. The end of each day, was all the same,
get to camp, find your luggage and put up you tent. Then
tea and a drink, and then off to sleep. The days generally
ranged between 80 and 95 kilometres, with the second
last day being 114 kilometres. It was the hardest physical
and mental thing I have ever done.
There were 4000 riders on the trip, and I met some great
people. Ages ranged from five years old on the back of
her dad’s tandem, to 83 years of age. Surprising the
number of Lions on the ride. Monday was ridden in
searing heat over 84 kilometres from Briagolong to
Rosedale, and I felt no guilt about a couple of beers that
night!!! Tuesday was a shocker up the mountains, and
much of my morning was spent assisting riders with
hypothermia!!! Wasn’t a great day! There were several
riders taken to hospital!!!
Most days, I was on the road by 7 a.m. which is way too
early, but it does beat the heat. Thursday, we set off in
misty rain.
The Friday night, we had an enormous storm during the
night at Mirboo North and all my stuff got wet except one
set of lycra, which enabled me to tackle the 114
kilometres to San Remo. This was a beautiful ride, despite
much of it being into a strong wind.
The last day was only 40 km and it was freezing with
wind, rain, hail and an occasional burst of sunshine, but it
was great to cross the finish line.
I am confident that at the end of the financial reckoning,
there will be over $4000 to hand over for the two
foundations. Thanks to all those clubs and individuals for
supporting me. It wasn’t easy, but it will be worthwhile.
Thanks to Lions Charlie and Roberta for their wonderful
support. Two important things I learnt- when you have
something important to say, keep quiet about it, and if
you do say it, check the route. Don’t know I’d do it again,
but at least, I kept my promise to do something.
PDG Les Harrison
Tungamah Ten Thousand
The face of Lions was evident on 4th November as the
Tungamah Lions and Leos presented the 16th Tungamah
Ten Thousand, attracting many visitors into the town.
With the back drop of Lion Peter Chisnall’s Hotel, the
events covered a ten kilometre fun run, a five kilometre
fun/run, and short distances for juniors. The whole day
puts back into the town a lot of support and positive help.
Joshua Sait was the winner of the prestigious Crawford
Family sash for the men, while Stephanie Elliott took out
the honours and the sash for the women’s. After all the
running events were done and dusted, the cycling events
started with a flying lap of the criterion circuit, with PDG
Les Harrison taking to the course first. High quality fields
then took the centre stage, and for two thrilling hours,
three monumental races were then held. The A Grade
was a particularly high standard with local fireman, Simon
Crawford surging across the line in first position. Plenty of
other activities kept the young and old interested, with
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Tungamah Ten Thousand Cont.
day concluding with the “Black Stump Challenge”, in
memory of the late Lion, Ann Einsporn. This is a unique
event, with disabled cyclists, racing cyclists, footballers
and netballers making up the field. This year, Simon
Crawford took out the event from Les Harrison, while
Leos Tom and Carly Beattie were close to line honours.
The whole day is a great advertisement of Lions and
Leos, and we would also like to thank a couple of intrepid
Katamatite Lions who helped out as well, as well as the
Tungamah Bowls Club.
The Lions clubs of Strathmerton and Numurkah recently
combined to organise an information night on Depression
and Suicide. The night came about following a recent
motor bike ride from Melbourne to Alice Springs
organised by the Black- Dog Institute. A member from
the Strathmerton club Lion Archie Howden took part in
the ride, on his return Lion Archie suggested to the
Strathmerton Club that he would like to have an
information forum in the local area. Following some
discussion the Strathmerton Club decided to approach the
Lions club of Numurkah to see if they would be interested
in holding such an event.
The Numurkah club was very interested and so the
planning began. The guest speaker on the night was Rick
Raftis who is a member of the Black-Dog Institute. Rick
spoke on Depression, Bi-polar disease and Suicide. Rick
spoke openly about his own problems with depression
and his power- point presentation was very well received
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Stathmerton and Numurkah Combined Information Night
by those in attendance. At the conclusion of Rick's
presentation the floor was opened for questions and or
comments regarding these topics, the opportunity to
speak was well utilised by the audience. Following
feedback from some of those who attended a follow-up
night is being planned for late in February 2013.
A head count during the night indicated approximately
eighty five people attended and the organising committee
agreed that if they had helped just one person then the
night had been well and truly worthwhile.
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Around the District
Above: Benalla Lions cooking over 500 sausages at the
recent Benalla Festival. Tungamah Past President Robyn Harrison receiving Year
Round Growth banner patch from VP Phil Mcguane.
PDG Neil Campbell presenting a 30yr Monarch to Benallas
Lock Lidgerwood.
Strathmerton Lioness 30th Anniversary.
Benalla Lions Clubs new member Margaret Symons
and sponsor Lion Len Levy.
Congratulations to Lion Judy McKerrow on receiving a
James D Richadson from the Vanners Cub.
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Muddy’s Whacky Scooter Bash
Peter “Muddy” Waters is a long standing supporter of
children with disabilities and mentor to children with
Cerebral Palsy.
Peter, a cerebral palsy sufferer himself and a member of
Werribee Lions Club, rode a wheelchair scooter from
Sydney to Melbourne in 12 days to raise funds for Variety
– the Children’s Charity and Lions Children’s Mobility
Foundation.
“Muddy”, accompanied by Jan Hirth from Lions Children’s
Mobility Foundation and Nicole Leppitsch from Variety
being interviewed by Border Mail reporter Nigel McNay.
During the arduous journey a rest day was taken in
Albury. Even so, “Muddy” squeezed in a media interview
and a visit to Wewak Special School where he spoke to
many students who have disabilities and the school staff.
Donations to his nominated charities from Albury and
Lavington Lions Clubs totaled $1100.
“Muddy” and his support crew from Variety and Lions
Children’s Mobility Foundation attended social functions
organized by the two local Lions Clubs and they
expressed their thanks to the Lions members in
attendance.
“Muddy” drew on two mottos to cope with the epic
journey being “Never, ever, ever give up” and “Always,
always, always do my best”.
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Muddy” and his support crew with Albury and Lavington
Lions members.
Around the District cont.
Strathmerton Lioness President right with new member
Heather Gloury.
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Len and Glennis Pohlner Activity Room Plaque
This Plague was presented to Lion
Glennis Pohlner at the Grand
opening of the new extensions to
the Tocumwal Lions Community
Hostel.
Len and Glennis have been part of
the Hostel since 1999. They were the original
maintenance people looking after the hostel and the
surrounding gardens with the same pride they had for
their own house and garden.
Everything was pristine and beautiful! If Lennie could not
find a part to fix something, he would build one! Glennis
has been the driving force for the Hostel Fete for the
seven years that it has been held. After Lennie’s death in
2011, Glennis remained the “backbone” of the Tocumwal
Lions Community Hostel, being a member of the Board of
Not One, Not Two… But Three…
(L to R) Don Chambers, Jenny O’Connor, Bernard
Gaffney, Barbara Murdoch (Mayor), James Trenery,
Roberta Horne and Peter Croucher (Deputy Mayor).
Not one, not two but three of Indigo Shire's new
councillors are V6 Lions!
Peter Croucher from the Lions club of Kiewa
Tangambalanga continues in the role of Deputy Mayor as
well as his duty as club secretary. As a retired school
teacher and great musician Peter is well known
throughout the Shire as he takes his piano accordion with
him and has worked extensively with the school children
in the Shire’s Junior Council program.
James Trenery is the Vice President of the Yackandandah
Lions club. He also has been very involved in the local
sports club, especially with the junior players, he’s a
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Management, and also being on the “Friends of the
Hostel” Committee.
It is to recognize and honour Glennis and Lennie’s
contribution to the Hostel, the Activity Room is now the
“Len and Glennis Pohlner Activity Room”. A Plague
signifying this was presented to Glennis at the Grand
Opening of the new extensions to the Hostel recently,
and it now hangs on the wall in the room.
Geoff McGowan, a resident at the Hostel, has been
working on Jigsaw Puzzles for many years, and more
recently with the help of Kathy Brannick, who is a
volunteer at the Hostel. Geoff picks the Jigsaws that he
wants to work on from a Craft Catalogue, or he uses
jigsaws that have been donated to the Hostel. He has a
good eye for Jigsaws that are beautiful as a finished
product.
master sausage sizzler at the monthly markets and was
previously a Zone Chairman.
Rutherglen’s first ever female member, Roberta Horne
has also been an active member of her local community.
She is a current cabinet member and was Convention
Chairman for the district convention in 2010.
From the Editor
The V6 Convention at Finley has come and gone and was
a fantastic weekend. Hope you were able to attend.
Finley Lions Club has a number of Convention Badges for
sale.
There a number of events coming up in the New Year.
Check the Dates to Remember and get involved.
Thank you for all the stories and photos. Keep them
coming. Please send photos with captions and word
document stories as attachments.
The closing date for the next V6 Roar is February 5th.
A Merry Christmas to all.
Lion Carol Kennedy
PO Box 165 Berrigan 2712
03 58 852 732
v6roar@gmail.com
District website www.lionsclubs.org.au/201v6
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Marion Gillman
Marion was born in the Corowa
Hospital on 10th March 1938. Little
did Marion know at the time, but the
Corowa Hospital would play a
significant role in her life.
Albert (a farmer near Wangaratta)
and Jesse Parish were her parents
and Marion was one of seven
children.
Marion, otherwise affectionately
known as “Todd” trained as a nurse
in the Wangaratta Base Hospital and the St George
Hospital in Melbourne. She would often joke that she was
“double certificated” – meaning she had obtained the
nursing certificates of nursing and midwifery.
It was about this time that “Sister Parish’ met the
handsome bachelor electrician Lionel Gillman from just
outside of Rutherglen. To everyone’s delight they hit it off
and decided to get married on the 22nd February 1964.
Marion and Lionel settled down in Corowa. Lionel opened
2 electrical shops one in Corowa and one in Rutherglen
and had a thriving electrical contracting business. Marion
went to work at the Corowa Hospital and was the Matron
in Charge of the then 95 bed hospital for a period of time.
Marion eventually became the Nursing Unit Manager of
the new Carroll Wing of the Corowa Hospital. Marion had
a great group of loyal mates who worked with her in
Carroll Wing.
It is often said that “behind every great man is a great
woman” – and that great woman was Marion. Lionel’s
strong involvement in Lions would not have been possible
without the strong support and encouragement of Marion.
In fact Marion also served in “Lions Ladies” – also serving
her community as President of the Corowa Lions Ladies
Club on several occasions. Apart for a few years in the
early days of Lionel’s career in Lions most of that time he
had by his side as staunch and valuable ally, Lions Lady
and wife Marion.
Together Marion and Lionel represent the values that we
all aspire to as Lions and they have on so many
occasions, inspired us all.
Marion and Lionel have on their journey through Lions
made many life-long friends that even today will not pass
through Corowa without stopping by. Such is the
fondness that is held for them both in this great
organisation.
I’m sure that Lionel would be the first to admit that
without Marion much of his work in Lions would not have
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been possible and this is the reason we recognise Marion
“Todd” Gillman’s contribution to Lions International and
the Lions Ladies Auxiliary, not to mention the many
countless hours of service to the community of Corowa.
Marion is survived by her loving husband Lionel Gillman
and her two boys Kent and Peter who were very close to
their mum - as most boys are and they will miss her
deeply. As will her grandchildren and her extended family.
Lionel is well known locally. He is a strong and resilient
man who will honour Marion’s memory well. Lionel has
made the comment; “ I am very privileged indeed to be
part of the Lions family.”
Marion was born in the Corowa Hospital
She worked in the Corowa Hospital
Her children were born in the Corowa Hospital
And finally she passed away in the Corowa Hospital
Let’s remember the happy times we spent with “Todd”….
Cord Blood, Childhood
Cancer Research and
Spinal Cord Fellowship
The V6 District Annual Cord Blood Childhood Cancer
Research Raffle is almost finalised for this year raising
approx $3000-00 to help with further research into
childhood cancer.
My thanks go to all Clubs for their help in raising this
amount, and any Club which wasn’t involved this year
maybe you would like to come on board next year and
help.
We must recognise the input from the Arnold family for
the making and donating of the First Prize of the Queen
Size Quilt – thank you Evelyn.
The winners of the Raffle were as follows;
1st Prize Q.S. Quilt was won by the Lions Club of Barooga
2nd Prize – Grass Trimmer was won by Lions Club of
Barham-Koondrook 3rd Prize - Lions Roses was won by
Pat Boucher from Tungamah.
Nathalia Lions
A group of ten Nathalia Lions departed Perth on May 6th
after they attended the 2012 L.C. Multi Dist. Convention
on a ride to Nathalia to raise funds for Childhood Cancer
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Cord Blood, Childhood Cancer
Research and Spinal Cord
Fellowship Continued
Research. Eight men and two women undertook the 3500
km trip in just 10 days travelling on their vintage Honda
CT110 Postie Bikes. The group made pit stops at towns
along the way to raise funds and awareness for their
chosen cause A.L.C.C.R.F.
Sue Loader who is Secretary of the Nathalia Lions Club
and also a member of the group said they chose to
support Children’s Cancer research because the research
started with children.
A.L.C.C.R.F. Trustee John Thorpe made mention even
with the latest research we are still losing three children a
day and this is three too many.
The Group had hoped to raise in excess of $30,000.00 for
this project but when the final presentation was made to
Trustee John Thorpe it was over $46,000.00 and to say
they were gob smacked is an understatement. John said
that was the biggest single donation given to the trustees
and every cent would be spent on research whereas
some others it disappears into the big funds first and very
little gets to where it is supposed to.
Lyn and myself along with others from V6 district were
present at the luncheon and presentation day put on by
the Nathalia Lions Club. It was a most enjoyable day and
we congratulate the Riders, backup crew and the Club for
this magnificent effort. It really makes your heart swell
with pride when you see a small Club like Nathalia raise
such a magnificent sum of money
A.L.C.C.R.F. Lions Rose Fundraiser with Treloar's
Roses was a great success. As you are all aware this
year’s roses sold quickly, so please place any orders
outstanding or new orders NOW so you don’t miss out
next year.
Community Welfare Group – display stands at the
Finley Convention. I am sure this display was well worth a
visit with each Chairman receiving many questions.
Spinal Cord Blood Fellowship Project
The latest update on this project – all is going well. They
are seeking more money to fund more new projects so
any Club that has some spare funds to give away I am
sure this is a great opportunity to lend your support.
With Christmas on us I wish to take this opportunity to
wish everyone a very Merry Christmas along with a Happy
and Prosperous New Year.
Yours in Lionism,
Community Welfare Chairman
Charlie Parkinson
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The Lions Australian
Grocery Grab
Benalla Lions Club together with our local Woolworths
store sold Grocery Grab raffle tickets to raise money for
the Lions Cord Blood Foundation Inc.
The Foundation supplies the Bone Marrow Donor Institute
(situated in Melbourne) with funding for the storage of
cord blood units which are collected from the umbilical
card of the newborn.
When processed, the stem cells from the cord blood
assist children to battle Leukaemia.
The winning ticket was held by Ian and Eileen Skelton.
Early on the morning of Halloween the grocery grab was
held at the Woolworths store.
This was hosted by Store Manager Kristian Lindsay and
the Lions Club President Peter Poels.
Eileen and Ian had three minutes to run along the isles
and collect their favourite goods.
Woolworths kindly donated towards the cost of the
groceries. Their support is greatly appreciated by the
Lions Club.
Lion Tricia Veale
The Benalla Grocery Grab
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