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Welcome to the 1st edition of the District 410A

newsletter, edited by Mike Roman

DG SUE’S NEWS

A big thanks to you all for giving me the

opportunity to represent District 410A at the 98th

International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.

International President Jo Preston welcomed

the DGE’s and introduced us to incoming

International President Dr Jitsuhiro Yamada

and his wife Toshiko (also a medical doctor)

who explained the significance of the

demoiselle crane in Japanese culture and how

it relates to his slogan of ‘Dignity, Harmony &

Humanity – Bringing Dignity to Others

through Humanitarian Service’. Although Dr

Yamada speaks English, he is obviously more

comfortable speaking Japanese, so we were

given transistor radios which we tuned to

English simultaneous translations.

Dr Yamada has targeted the 30 August to 5

September as Children’s Dignity week, with

particular emphasis on:

• Supporting and brightening the outlook

for children in hospitals

• Responding to the needs of children in

refugee camps

• Addressing the needs of hungry children

• Continuing to expand the Lions Reading

Action Programme.

I am asking Clubs to take up this challenge and

plan a child centred service project over this

period and naturally, don’t forget to capture it on

MyLCI.

Meeting fellow Lions from many different

Districts opened my eyes to the fact that the

challenges we have in 410A are replicated

throughout the world. I was surprised to see

the number of ‘repeat’ DG’s, particularly in

USA. Our DGE class of 28 included Lions from

UK, USA and India under the expert tuition of

Past International Director Kamlesh Jain.

We had a long wait to join the International

Parade of Nations on the Saturday, and

although it was extremely hot, we managed to

find a shady spot in a park with our fellow

African delegates and eventually set off at

about 11h30. Kenny Loggins headlined the

International Show in the evening, joined by

Steve Augeri and Mickey Thomas. Tim Shriver,

spokesperson for the Special Olympics, gave

the keynote address at the First Plenary

Session.

My theme of ‘Aim for the Peak’ is simple, I urge

you to do the best for your community, and

remember at all times the ‘We Serve”

DG Sue with International President

Dr Jitsuhiro and his wife, Dr Toshiko Yamada

D.G. Sue

July 2015

Editorial: July 2015

Welcome to the first

District 410A Newsletter.

The Cabinet Officers

decided to combine all

the various portfolio

newsletters into one. We

trust you will all enjoy the

read! Club secretaries;

please ensure that all

your members receive a

copy. This is your

newsletter and will need

to be fed regularly! Clubs,

send us interesting news

snippets about your

service and fundraising

activities. The due date

for submissions for the

August newsletter will be

the 15th of August. The

newsletter will be

distributed before the end

of the month. DG Sue

has the right to edit

articles and decide on

what will be published (or

not). All articles to be

submitted in Word format

to:

[email protected]

Mike Roman

DR. JITSUHIRO YAMADA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, of Minokamo, Gifu, Japan, was elected to serve as President of Lions Clubs International at the association's 98th International Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 26 through 30, 2015. President Yamada is a neurosurgeon.

A member of the Minokamo Lions Club, President Yamada has been a Lion since 1985. He has held many offices in the association, including district governor and GLT constitutional area vice leader. He served on the international board from 2005 to 2007 as a member of the Executive Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee and Vice Chairperson of Convention Committee. He also served as a board appointee for 2011-2012.

In recognition of his service to the association, President Yamada has received numerous awards, including the Humanitarian Partner Award, 10 International President's Awards and an Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honour the association bestows upon its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, President Yamada is chairperson for several organisations including the Social Medical Corporation Koseikai, the Kizawa Memorial Hospital, the Social Welfare Corporation Jikeikai, Nozominooka Hospital and Ajisai Nursing College. He is a standing director of the Japan Hospital Association and an affiliate professor at Gifu University. President Yamada has been active in the area of international relations, serving as president of the Gifu-Hungary Friendship Association, Gifu-Morocco Association and Gifu-Salzburg Association.

He is a recipient of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, the Medal of Honour of the Alaouite Dynasty of the Kingdom of Morocco and an honorary citizen of Beijing City, China, in recognition of his

service to international friendship building. President Yamada and his wife, Dr. Toshiko Yamada, also a Lion and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have one son, one daughter and three grandchildren.

CABINET 2015 – 2016

DG Sue held a very informal Shadow Cabinet meeting at her home just prior to leaving for the International Convention.

It was a very fruitful morning and everyone present had the opportunity to voice their ideas.

DG Sue with the Cabinet Officers present

A few pics from DG Sue’s departure to International Convention

DG Moira, PDG Pierre & L. John DG Moira with DG Elect Sue

PDG Wolsley, L. Elsie & PDG Jimmy L. Rocky & 2nd VDG Geila

District 410 Cabinet 2015/2016

POSITION NAME

DISTRICT GOVERNOR SUE CHARLES

1ST

VDG LANCE MAYTHAM

2ND

VDG GEILA WILLS

IPDG MOIRA THERON

CAB SECRETARY LIZ HOUSTON

CAB TREASURER CAROL DART

FINANCE COMMITTEE VIV GRATER

ZONE 1 SHARON COTTLE

ZONE 2 CYRIL JACOBSON

ZONE 3 ROCKY WRIGHT

ZONE 4 DIRK VERDOES

ZONE 5 BENNIE SMITH

ZONE 6 ANTON ROUX

ZONE 7 KOBUS OBERHOLSTER

ZONE 8 BOATS VAN STADEN

ZONE 9 GAVIN HILL

ZONE 10 HANS-GERT ROESCHLAU

ZONE 11 HEINZ PAPENHEIM

ZONE 12 RENIER KOORTS

REGION CHAIRMAN MARIUS DU PLESSIS

GLT GEILA WILLS

GMT PAULA LANG

RESOLUTIONS ETC VIV GRATER

LCIF MOIRA THERON

INT RELATIONS JOHAN VAN ES

DIABETES DIANA SOCHEN

CHILDREN/P POSTER YOLANDA DE JAGER

LEO ADVISOR OLIVER GENTHE

MARKETING SUNDRU PILLAY

YOUTH EXCHANGE GISELA WEITZ

ENVIRONMENT LIZ HOUSTON

SIGHT PIERRE THERON

LIONS ALERT/LIONS

QUEST

JIMMY LANG

CHRISTMAS CAKES ANDRE VISSER

LEO DIST PRESIDENT DEON VANWULVEN

WEBMASTER HENNIE BOTHA

CHRISTMAS PARTY JEANNIE VAN WULVEN

BLISTERS FOR

BREAD/PROJECTS

JOHN HOUSTON

CABINET OFFICER’S REPORTS

1st DG Lance Maytham

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Youth Exchange DC Gisela Weitz

As a non-South African who loves this country, it has always been a thrill for me to see my overseas visitors fascinated by the diverse beauty of this land. Therefore, organising young people from all over the world through the LCI Youth Exchange Programme to come, be captivated by, and promote South Africa upon the return to their home country, is a wonderful challenge for me. Hosting an overseas student is also a unique opportunity for the host family to learn about foreign cultures, and it often results in lasting friendships and counter-invitations across the continents. Whether pensioner or a young family, participate in the programme by opening your door to an exchange student, show him, or her, the country and the great work South African Lions and your club do. For more information contact me at [email protected] or on 083 556 9818. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Zone 8: ZC Boats van Staden

I joined the Lions in 2006, was Tail Twister in 2006-2007 , Secretary for two years in a row 2007- 2009, President for three years in a row from 2009-2012, again president from 2013-2014 and again President as well as Zone Chair 2014-2015 and lastly again ZC for zone 8 for 2015-2016.

Sarie is my wife, I am retired and doing woodworking and fishing as a hobby. I would like to assist the clubs in my zone to increase members and just enjoy being a member of Lions International.

Zone 10: ZC Hans Gert Roeschlau

I am a member of Lions Club Windhoek Alte Feste, Zone 10, which resorts under Region E in District 410A. In this capacity I am the link between the clubs in Zone 10 and the District Leadership Team. The three clubs in Zone 10 are LC Rehoboth, LC Windhoek and LC Windhoek Alte Feste. Because of the distance between Zone 10 and District Head Office, members of those clubs find it difficult to attend District conventions. Therefore it is important to hold Zone Meetings twice per year, to motivate the clubs and share district information with them. During my term of office I should pay two visits to each of the clubs, so as to answer questions about Lionism in general as well as in respect of fees and dues etc. I should attend at least two District meetings during my term of office, but because of the costs involved I have agreed with DG Sue to attend the Midyear conference in October and then the Multiple District convention in April. Irrespective of whether I attend a conference or not, I have to submit a” Zone Chairperson’s Report to Cabinet” which should include Membership Numbers and movements of each club, Any concerns or positive developments in those clubs Or any recommendations which any my clubs or I would like to make to Cabinet.


Zone 11: ZC Heinz Papenheim

ZONE 11 covers the coastal region of Namibia including Henties Bay, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Lions Clubs. It is my pleasure to coordinate activities in a zone with the club having the highest number of members in the District (Henties Bay) and the club with the largest project in the District (The Swakopmund Lions Senior Centre). I really appreciate the brilliant relationship between the clubs, leading for example to sharing the contents of a container full of medical equipment donated by German friends. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

LEO District President: Deon van Wulven

STARTING A LEO CLUB Are you interested in starting a LEO club? Contact Lion Oliver (0824985054) or LEO Deon (0837136926) to help guide your club in starting a youth project that keeps on giving! FOOD FIGHT! The LEO District has challenged the LIONS from Zone 3 to a FOOD FIGHT! LEOS and LIONS are squaring off to see who can collect the most non-perishable food. In the previous fight the LEO club of De Tyger challenged the newly charted Leo club of Durbanville and together raised 1 ton of

food! Now the Leo District and LIONS of Zone 3 have till the 26th September 2015 to collect as much as possible. To the victor goes the spoils (food) and bragging rights! On the 4th July, the Leo District had the biggest event on our calendar, the Leo Induction Dinner.

The evening was filled with laughs, chatter and some tears. Something we have grown to expect

and rejoice over. We saw the induction of our newest Leo club presidents from Brackenfell, De

Tyger, Durbanville II and Newlands. Also the induction of Deon van Wulven as Leo District

President, who has set up some exciting goals and challenges for himself for the year, one of

which will be assisting his club presidents in fulfilling their set goals.

We were also proud to present Leo (At large) Llewaine Woodford with the prestigious Louis Volks

Award for Humanitarian Service. A well-deserved award and a great Leo to our district. Leo

Llewaine is now living in Gauteng for a period, but promises to come back to us soon. A night of

fun and change. The Tables were also decorated with veggies , an idea that benefited our

community as afterwards the produce was diced and cooked and turned into soup that was

delivered to The Haven in Bellville.

All in all, the evening was a joyous and fun event, and the Leo District thanks the contributions

from our Past District Governor, Jeannie van Wulven, 2nd Vice District President, Geila Wills and

New District Chairman of Leo Clubs, Lion Oliver Genthe for all the effort and support on the

evening. Thanks to the outgoing members for all they did for the District the past year.

Congratulations to all new club presidents, portfolio holders and new Leos. We as a District wish

them a great year of service and growth.


DC Sight Awareness: Pierre Theron

Sight Awareness - Exciting News!

In celebration of World Sight Day, which falls on 9 October 2015, the S.A Guide Dog Association will, in conjunction with our Lions District 410A, be hosting a Gala Dinner, on Thursday, 8 October in the ball room at Kelvin Grove in Newlands where 350 guests will be invited. We as Lions will receive the naming rights to the Gala Dinner, media exposure, branding on all elements for the event, possible TV coverage; naming rights of two puppies, an article in the “Friend in Harness” magazine which is distributed to 20,000 readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to receive exposure by showing our involvement in a sight project, which all can identify with and in which many Lions Clubs have been involved. Lions are requested to “save the date” More information will be published in future Newsletters.

DC Health – Diabetes & MDC Health

July Diabetes News.

Lions, one of our most important duties is to assist members of your community to live a healthy

lifestyle and to create an awareness of how to maintain optimal health in the easiest way. Diabetes

is on the up and it is a known fact that our lifestyles contribute directly to the increase of this

medical condition. Having Diabetes is not fun – it creates numerous problems and curtails

longevity with the most important result of becoming a diabetic is the problems that compound the

disease – i.e. blindness, amputation of limbs, disability and curtailing of daily activities.

As Lions we can begin creating awareness in our own community. Through LCI, there are

numerous brochures that can assist us in creating this awareness. Diabetes Strides programs can

be initiated in every town, as well as the city, to show healthy living is the way to go. Staying

active by undertaking at least 30 minutes exercise 5 times a week , making healthy food choices

are two of the best ways to ensure that Diabetics stay healthy and assisting those in pre diabetic

states to remain in this status and not moving on to be a diabetic.

District 410 A will be organizing a Diabetes Strides walk during the year. Lions Clubs can either

have their own walk in your town, or, if you live close to the city centre, Lions will be invited to join

in to create awareness about Diabetes.

Lions Clubs are requested to email me if they are already taking part in Diabetic programmes in

their communities or if they require assistance in commencing a Diabetes Awareness programme.

The LCI website has a myriad of diabetic information – from assisting teens, pre -teen or adults.

There are great posters and documents which can make your life easy when you plan a Diabetic

Awareness programme for your community.

I will be giving monthly tips and information to make it a fun portfolio while having the opportunity

to inform your Lions members and create an awareness in your community.

PDG Diana Sochen

DC Health – Diabetes & MDC Health


Membership ….. The Heart of our Organisation! PDG Paula Lang

Last fiscal year 2014/2015 we started the year with 798 members and at the end of the fiscal

year June 2015 our District membership was on 839 we had a growth of 41 members, Well done

and Thank you to every Lion, Lions Club who continued to throughout the year. Our

results are the highest membership growth figures that we have seen in the last ten years.

A huge Thank you to the following clubs for growing membership in the last fiscal year.

Bergvliet: Bredasdorp: Cape of Good Hope: De Grendel:

Fish Hoek: Gordon’s Bay: Grootfontein: Henties Bay:

Kirstenbosch: Merriman: Milnerton: Moorreesburg:

Newlands: Table View: Tokai: Tulbagh:

Tygerberg Hills: Windhoek Alte Feste:

Congratulations to the following new Members that were inducted in June 2015: Welcome to Lions

District 410A: Wishing you all many special service moments!

DE GRENDEL GORDONS BAY

DAVID DA SILVA IRIS BASSON

Sponsor: MARTIN KALLIS Sponsor: PAULA LANG

GORDONS BAY KIRSTENBOSCH

BEE LINGG CYRILDENE BUCKTON

Sponsor: PAULA LANG Sponsor: RONALD HOLMES

KIRSTENBOSCH WELLINGTON

IEIHAAM DAVIDS ERNST BOUWER

Sponsor: RONALD HOLMES Sponsor: TONY MC QUEEN

Merger of Clubs: The Pinelands Lions Club merged with the Cape Town Lions Club and the Somerset West Lions Club merged with the

Strand Lions Club: Total clubs in our district is 45.

STRENGTENING CLUBS - supporting clubs with less than 20 members – all clubs should be on the minimum

membership per club of 20 members. Clubs find it difficult to serve and to function with less than 20 members.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH - encouraging all club to grow by one member at the end of June 2016. Growth =

membership figure end of June 2015 +1 end of June 2016.

RETENTION - establishing reasons as to why members leave our organisation and promote the “Keep one”

campaign.

NEW CLUBS – finding areas for chartering new clubs.

While service is at the core of what every Lion does, being a Lion is also about leading your club,

growing your club, and developing valuable skills that can help strengthen your club. The

stronger your club is, the more members your club has the bigger of an impact you can make in

your community.

Membership FOCUS 2015/2016

2nd VDG and GLT Leader - Geila Wills

This year the Global Leadership Team would like to offer more training at a Zone and Club level.

Zone Chairman, please let have the dates of your Zone meetings and any training you may think

is necessary. Any Lion may ask for training for their club, in consultation with their Club and Board.

Where there is a need, the trainers will try to make the training accessible. Region Chairman

Marius du Plessis will be running training session in the ‘Far Far Country’.

Please go to the Lions International website:

http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/leadership-resource-center/training-

resources/training-curriculum.php and you will find many fascinating courses that you can

complete at your own time.

There are also training tutorials that will show you how to log into the Lions Learning centre and

how to become a participant in webinars: http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/leadership-

resource-center/training-resources/tutorials.php

The District Website also has some training material you may wish to refer to;

http://lionsdist410a.org.za/lions-zone/training-zone/

Keep an eye on the upcoming webinars:

http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/webinars/index.php

Zone Chairman, a webinar for you:

http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/webinars/index.php#sthash.F3W3bfw4.dpuf

Chicago Wednesday, 29 July 2015, 12:00:00 CDT UTC-5 hours Cape Town

Wednesday, 29 July 2015, 19:00:00 SAST UTC+2 hours:

Should anyone be interested in joining/re-joining the training team, please contact me:

[email protected] or 082 492 8296/021 696 1808.


Take it upon yourself to become involved in a cause, be it the environment, politics, health, serving

the community…

We need balance – work and play are not enough.

At the end of the day success is what you did to improve where you’ve been.

(Mitch Dowd, Fashioner Designer from Australia)


Quote from P.I.D. Donald K. Gee, at a Youth Outreach Seminar – July 12, 1994 at Phoenix, Arizona. “I determined that you can judge the age of a Lions Club Member by the amount of pain he or she feels when someone suggests a new idea to them.”

Club Projects

Tygerberg Hills LionsClub They are celebrating 15 years of service with a “Winter Outreach Project at Plattekloof Village Shopping Centre. A box will be placed outside the shop for two months. So far, lots of clothing, bedding and food has been collected. The project will run till end of July. On Saturday 18 July, the club will be doing a “High Five Promotion” to market the club and donate food to current feeding schemes as well as “The Haven Night Shelter” in Bellville.

A member of the public supporting the project


DC District Projects – John Houston District Projects Portfolio is designed to co-ordinate District Projects

• Blisters for Bread

Every year for over 30 years, Lions in District 401A have been assisting the Peninsula

School Feeding with the Annual Blisters for Bread fund Raising Family Fun Walk. This

year’s walk will take place on Sunday 23rd August along the Green Point and Sea Point

Beach fronts. We are expecting 12 000 walkers this year. Lions are responsible for the

Water Tables, Marshalling and the Medal Handout at the end.

The first communication for this event has already gone to Clubs.

An important extra this year is that our District Governor will be walking the 10Km route all

clubs are encouraged to sponsor her with proceeds raised going to the Peninsula School

Feeding Association.

• Christmas Cakes

As was decided at the Multiple District Convention the selling price for Cakes this year will

be R80.00. At the time of writing the club split has still to be decided by Cabinet. But please

place your orders as soon as possible and start planning your sales strategy.

• District Children’s Christmas Party

The District Children’s Christmas Party will be on the 5th December with Past District

Governor Jeannie managing it. More details will be coming out in the next month or so.

• SA Guide Dog Association Gala Dinner

For the first time Lions in District 410A are partnering with the SA Guide Dog Association in

their Gala Dinner on 8 October. Past District Governor Pierre Theron is running with this

project as part of his Sight Portfolio.

Inter Club Co-operation

Finally I would like to encourage Clubs to advertise their service projects and if they need

assistance I will be only too happy to put this information in my portion of the newsletter.


MDC Peace Poster - Yolanda de Jager

You’re invited! Get on board the Peace Poster bus now and be part of a real change revolution.

Thanks to these clubs who have already told me that they will be taking part:

Sea Point Moorreesburg Gordons Bay Hout Bay Tokai Newlands Fish Hoek Worcester Table View Grootfontein Bredasdorp De Grendel Ceres Bergvliet Merriman Rehoboth Da Gama Br. Kirstenbosch 17 clubs and 1 club br. = 18

34 kits sold and 6 left.

It is not too late for clubs to come on board and approach a school and get started – we still have 3 months left to get the school and learners involved. Please get involved and purchase a Peace Poster Kit from Lion Sandy at District Office cost R170.00 – only 6 kits left – so hurry! Please just remember the RULES of the Contest as it is set by Lions Clubs International. Please advise art teachers and learners of the rules. Date for final judging to be advised shortly.

If your club has appointed a co-ordinator for this project, please send me the contact details so that I can stay in touch directly. Essay Contest: Share Peace – 500 word essay is required – if the child is Afrikaans or any other language I am positive that we can have it translated into English so let that not put us off getting a partially blind child to do an “Essay” on Share Peace – I am positive you will surprise us this year and find a learner to do an essay. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

MD410 Advocacy and Awareness Programme

Services for Children - DC Yolanda de Jager

Clubs please also do a service project for children and highlight on your activity reports. Remember “Children are the future” let’s make a difference in their lives.


District Office Sandy Roman

THE LOUIS VOLKS HUMANITARIAN AWARD - DONATION R 825.00 This award honours the contribution of one of the founders of Lionism in South Africa. This prestigious award may be presented by a Club to a Lion, an individual or Company/Organisation who has been involved in an outstanding act of humanitarianism or demonstrated a special commitment to service. The “Louis Volks” is a framed citation, presented with an embossed ribboned medallion plus a lapel pin. The donation may be designated to: - The Projects & Contingencies Fund - The Sight Cataract Surgery Fund – Sight - Services for Children – District Children’s Party – Leo’s – or Youth Exchange. Funds come from your club’s Project Account. Please note, this is a local award, so funds remain here in our District. To order, please contact District Office Secretary Lion Sandy in the District Office.

Fold-up Shopping Bags

There are still 30 of these useful bags available. R20 each. Order from the District Office.

“Don’t leave Children and Pets in Hot Cars”

Dear Lions in MD410 Imagine if this awareness programme can just save the life of one child or someone’s favourite pet! Every year there are horrific stories of a normally caring and careful mother or father forgetting that the inside of their closed vehicle can get up to 80 degrees Centigrade in just 20 minutes if left out in the hot sun. The sun is not only hot in summer. Winter can be just as dangerous! It only takes a few minutes for a child or a pet inside a car and unable to escape from the increasing heat to die a most awful and totally unnecessary death. Every club in the Multiple District is encouraged to purchase these special decals and to display them prominently on their own cars or give them friends, family and work colleagues so that they can display them too. These decals can also be used as licence holders. Strategies you can consider as a Lions club to further enhance and develop this possibly lifesaving awareness programme are: 1. Nominate a Lion in your Club that is willing to be a champion and driver for this advocacy programme; 2. Contact the management of your local shopping centres and ask them if they will put up A3 signs with the same message in their parking areas and in prominent parts of the centre itself. Large PDF images will be available from the Lions MD410 website for you to download and use; 3. Contact your local newspapers and ask them to print the decal design as a community service; 4. Send images and a short description of how your Lions Club has used your awareness decals and other material to promote this programme. Send them to Denis Meyer at [email protected] and they will be posted under the “Hot Cars” project link on the MD website.

ORDER FORM

FOR YOUR DECALS IN PACKS OF 100

The “Hot Car” decals are available in packs of 100 at a cost of R2 each ie. R200 per pack. Kindly indicate your language preference as these decals are also available in Afrikaans. The funds for the purchase of these decals and related activities can come from your Lions Project Account. Kindly indicate your order preference here and send it to [email protected] and copy the MD Treasurer Viv Grater at [email protected] Please use the text “HOT CARS” and your club name in your subject line of your email. Your EFT payment should be made to the LCI MD410 Money Market (Projects) Account which is: First National Bank / LCI MD410 / Greenacres Branch / Money Market Account / Account #62104254298 Club Name : _________________ District ______ Physical Delivery Address _____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ The contact person name at delivery address is ____________________ Mobile Number _________________ Email _________________________

• We would like to order [___] pack/s (in packs of 100 decals) of ENGLISH decals @ R200 per pack • Ons wil ‘n bestelling plaas vir [___] pakke (in pakke van 100) van die AFRIKAANSE plakkers @ R200 per pak Delivery to the physical address stated above will be undertaken by Seabourne Express as soon as possible after payment for your order has been confirmed. Your order will be confirmed via email at the indicated email address. For further information regarding the “Hot Cars” initiative please contact your District Governor or PDG Rob Fowler at [email protected]

DC Environment: Liz Houston

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

2015/2016 My goals for the coming year will be to � 1) Send out monthly “Green Living” newsletters to create awareness of the benefits of recycling,

environmental stories, monthly tips, etc; 2) How we can live more sustainably and make positive lifestyle changes; 3) Encourage ALL Lion & Leo Clubs to plant trees or start vegetable/herb gardens during

Arbour Month and any other time during the year; 4) Remind secretaries to include Environmental activities on MyLCI; 5) Share hints & tips on green living with local and world-wide successful projects; 6) Encourage members to participate in the Lions Environmental Photo Contest (early and

continuous announcements); 7) Notify clubs of important Environmental calendar events; 8) Encourage clubs to do community clean-up projects and advertise all their environmental

events on their club’s websites; 9) Promote the sale of the “Save the Rhino” pins at R50 each. Your ‘Green’ lady Liz Houston District Chairperson [email protected]

District 410A

“Green Living” July 2015

HELP SAVE AFRICA’S RHINO There are approximately 4,800 black & 20,000 white rhinos in Africa.

They are being targeted for their horns, believed to be a treatment for fevers & hangovers in

the Far East. Purchase your “Save the Rhino” silver pin from me @ R50 each and support a

worthy cause.

22 September is “World Rhino Day”

The Little Five They may be small in comparison, but the tiny namesakes of the Big Five are just as fierce and fascinating!

Elephant Screw: It’s easy to see how this tiny mammal got its name. Its long snout makes it look like a shrunken

elephant. It uses its flexible nose to find food. Shrews hide out in rocky habitats.

Rhinoceros Beetle: Its one of the biggest beetles in Southern Africa. The larger the curved horn, the healthier and

stronger the beetle. There’s one thing these creatures do better than the rhino and that’s weight lifting! Some

species can lift object 30 times heavier than themselves.

Ant Lion: they look nothing like a real lion but acts like one! Their chompers are large & sharp. They dig pits in the

sand which act like traps for unsuspecting ants. If you see a cone-shaped hollow in the sand, the ant lion is at the

base.

Buffalo Weaver: A bird & buffalo look different but they have common ground—they dine together! When buffaloes

move through the veld, they disturb insects which the weaver swoops in to catch. They are some of the messiest

weavers around.

Leopard Tortoise: Its creamy shell is marked with dark spots & blotches which blends well in the bush. They can

weigh up to 30kg and are the biggest member of the Little Five.

Think twice about your trash

E-Waste not! Old electronics (laptops, cellphones, tablets) contain toxic lead, chemicals and metals like lithium,

cadmium and mercury that pollute the environment. Keep these out of landfills—take them to companies that

dismantle & recycle all the parts responsibly. Visit www.ewasa.org or www.erecycling.co.za

Brick Work—the EcoBrick Exchange is turning trash into treasure, building early childhood development centres—

and they need your help. Making an EcoBrick is easy:

Simply twist up plastic waste (chip packets, sweet wrappers, etc), stuff it into a washed 2Lt plastic colddrink bottle

and pack it in tightly with a stick. The ‘bricks’ are then stacked and covered in plaster to create insulated fireproof

structures.

Lions Environmental Photo Contest This annual photo contest provides a way for Lions to portray through an original photograph their commitment and

pride to improving, protecting and preserving their environment. Every Lion from a club in good standing can enter a

photograph of his/her immediate surroundings in any of the following five categories :

ANIMAL LIFE / PLANT LIFE / URBAN OR NATURAL LANDSCAPE / WEATHER PHENOMENON /

SPECIAL THEME (to be advised in a later issue).

Please note that the entries must an original, unaltered, black-and-white or colour photograph [without people].

The impartial judging of photos will focus on originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the environmental theme.

The exact size of your photograph must be 20,3 x 25,4cm (or 8” x 10”) in order to qualify for the judging.

Please send your entries to me before 15th January 2016, include your name, club and category on the back of

each entry (preferably printed than hand-written to avoid smudging).

Judging will take place at the January Cabinet Meeting where ONE winning photograph across the 5 categories will

be selected. This entry will be sent to the MD Council Meeting for overall judging where only ONE photograph will be

posted to LCI headquarters.

Good luck & happy snapping!!

DC Liz

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