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2018

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club meets at 6pm-6:30pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of

every month at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club. Meetings in October are 2nd and

18th of October

Important: For Dinner Requirements and Apologies please email Christine Pullin

AT

info@noosakeys.com.au

information about events and rosters, visit our website: http://www.tewantinnoosa.qld.lions.org.au/

For October

Barry & Vilma Bridger

Michael O’Brien

Mark & Olivia Shelton

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The club lost a dedicated member in Stephen Priest. We will miss his enthusiasm and his sense of humour. Michael Roach our District Liaison for the Drought relief has worked tirelessly in his efforts to assist the farmers and we have joined with the local Rotary Clubs in the project Adopt a Town. Michael and Jay travelled out west to Jericho to assist with the town’s eventful weekend organised by the local policeman. He is keeping us all up to date with his diary and we have been following their exploits on Facebook. Please support the Big event happening on the 14th October, Festival in the Park in aid of our commitment to the Drought relief. There are plenty of opportunities to assist over the next few months so please help and put your name on rosters to assist where you can. Thanks to the social club members spent a great afternoon playing barefoot bowls. President Sheila Glew

ADOPT A TOWN

JERICHO

THIS IS THE SLOGAN OF THE LIONS CLUBS IN QLD

Michael and Jay have been out west in Jericho and other town along the way (hence the

map for easy identification) for a couple of weeks. They have sent photos back to Bev and

me to publish. Bev does the Facebook which some of you have and I do the Pelican Brief

so between us, let’s cover the field.

The Drovers made up of

family members receive

some goodies from the

Noosaville Chemist Shop

from Jay and Michael

Outside Springsure

It sure is dry.

These people

need all the

help they

can get.

(Jericho)

Unloading

goods

Jay

greeting

the hay

drivers

Longreach a view across the plains

THE

HAY

RUN AT

JERICHO

Now for a

report

from Lions

Michael

and Jay

Roach

From one grateful Acting Senior Constable Luke Young. Officer in Charge – Jericho Police Station.

We had an awesome turnout. Attendance of Queensland Police, SES, Royal flying doctors, Queensland rural fire

brigade, Lions clubs (Emerald, Tewantin, Townsville), Men’s shed Jericho, Country Women’s Association, Louise

LAFFEY and her team (St Ursula’s Old girls network), Emma Cook from Rural financial services. We had volunteers

for the face painting, a hairdresser who didn’t stop all day, music provided by multiple talented artists.

Between the Men’s shed, Lions, and CWA ladies cooking up they were serving approximately 250-300 meals per

sitting Breakfast lunch and dinner Saturday and Breakfast and Lunch Sunday. Even had free slushy and ice-cream

which was sold out by 2pm.

Without Bid foods, Campbell’s and PFD food donations it would not have been possible to cater for this event.

We had approximately ten trucks and twelve trailers, 20 plus ton of sweet potatoes. Groceries, bags, dog food,

horse feed, licks, enormous amount of fruit and vegetables. I have never seen so many strawberries and cherry

tomatoes in my life. Everything you could possibly think of.

We had approximately five tractors and forklifts donated and used to unload the donations. Multiple trucks

needed an army of persons to unload the hay by hand.

Once the sun set on Saturday Police orchestrated the Blue light bush disco with the comments made by locals that

they have never seen so many children in town in one location.

We got to do the rain dance in the evening after speeches and thank all involved. Rough estimates of donations

exceeded $40,000 but the total cost of food, time, fuel and hire of equipment would near $200,000 for the event.

I wanted to thank ABC news, Country Life and the Longreach Leader for attending and supporting the event and

Col Jackson from the Longreach Leader for getting behind the event from the start.

I wanted to thank every single person who helped fundraised, donated money and time for this cause. Without

you all this would never have happened.

The residents of Jericho will be forever grateful and feedback that they have never seen anything like this before.

Nearly a week later I am still taking care packages to properties in need and the last pallet of Pumpkins has just

finished.

I have been in talks with Louise, Luffy and the Lions clubs. This wasn’t the end but a start. It didn’t solve people’s

problems it only delayed them. I have future plans to help the town and I am working to getting the help where it

is needed.

Lastly, I want to thank our very own Town Nurse Lesley Delandelles. I am grateful for such a wonderful person

looking after this town and I am proud to work alongside you.

All I can say is thank you.

This report was E-mailed by Lions Michael and Jay Roach

LIONS CAN ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS WORKING TOGETHER

SOCIAL EVENTS

On the 17th of this month we had a game of bare foot bowls which everybody enjoyed,

the scoring and rules in some teams need a bit of a repair for next year

Social

Time

Frank tells me his committee have nothing coming in the meantime

Future Projects to keep in mind

*Bunning BBQ Sausage Sizzle 2nd October

*Drought Relief Concert in the Lions Park Gympie Terrace 14th October

*Noosa Council –Remembrance Day – 11th November

*Good Shepherd Lutheran College Christmas Concert-29th November-Chip Van

*Classy Ladies December fund raiser 11th December

*Lions Xmas party

Dinner Meeting 4th&18th September

Lion Bill Battilana spoke for three minutes on

when he had school buses in Noosa the

children were so well behaved when he sees

some of the people who went to school then

they still say “Morning Mr Battilana”. Is that

respect or what?

Lion Trevor

Coad spoke on

his work in the

70s in outback Australia. His job was to build roads as straight as possible.

The photos of the wildflower and sand dunes in the slide presentation were

impressive. The outback never dies.

President Sheila Glew with Lion Gary Dun

presenting a cheque for proceeds of a BBQ held at Coles

to the Perigian Store Manager for the

Hummingbird House and sleep out for the

homeless.

Foot Note

Hummingbird House provides short

break stays, family support services,

creative therapies, and care at the end of

life, for children with life-limiting

conditions and their families

Hummingbird House is a place where

kids can be kids, families can reconnect,

and precious memories can be created.

We have to do what

We can to heip where ever

And

Where ever it is possible for us to help

Jacky Chan 202f

Volunteers do not necessarily

Have the time

They just have the heart

Elizabeth Andrew 202f

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Ten Little

TEN little members standing in a line,

One dislikes the president and then there were nine.

NINE ambitious members offered to work late, One forgot their promise and then there were eight.

EIGHT creative members had ideas as good as heaven, One lost enthusiasm, and then there were seven.

SEVEN loyal members got into a fix, They quarrelled over programmes and then there were six.

SIX members remained with spirit and drive, One moved away and then there were five.

FIVE steadfast members wished there were more, One became indifferent and then there were four.

FOUR cheerful members who never disagreed, ‘til one complained of meetings and then there were

three.

THREE eager members, what do they do? One got discouraged, and then there were two.

TWO lonely members; our rhyme is nearly done, One joined a bridge club, and then there was one.

ONE faithful member was feeling rather blue, Met with a neighbour and then there were two.

TWO earnest members, each recruited one more, Doubling their number, and then there were four.

FOUR determined members just couldn’t wait, ‘til each won another, and then there were eight.

EIGHT excited members signed up sixteen more, In another six verses, there will be a thousand and

twenty-four!

Thanks to- Vicki Gould, 202J Global Membership Team Co-ordinator 202j.gmt@lionsclubs.org.nz

Lions Mission Statement. To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet

humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding

through Lions clubs

Retention

Is a major part of Lions and we should know more about it. What is your club doing about it.

mailto:202j.gmt@lionsclubs.org.nz

MEMBERS OF THE TEWANTIN NOOSA

LIONS CLUB WE NEED YOU TO ATTEND

THE DISTRICT CONVENTION AT COOLUM

ON THE 26-28TH OCTOBER 2018

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE DAY

YOU CAN CAR POOL

YOU CAN VOTE ON OUR CONVENTION 2021 YOU CAN VOTE FOR A 2cd DG LION DAVE WATTS

YOU CAN GIVE LION CHRIS A HAND TO ERECT GEAR FOR THE SUNDAY REMEMBERANCE

SERVICE

FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE BEEN TO A CONVENTION BEFORE HAVE A CHAT TO

TO THOSE THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AND TELL THEM WHAT THEY ARE MISSING.

It would be great to see a full turn out for the Sunday morning

Service where Lions who have passed away are remembered

IT IS NOT IN BRISBANE. THE CONVENTION IS SO CLOSE- SO NO EXCUSE!

COOLUM, SEE YA THERE.

DROUGHT RELIEF CONCERT

COME ALONG TO YOUR LIONS PARK IN GYMPIE TERRACE AND ENJOY A FREE

SHOW WITH TOP ENTERTIANERS ON THE 14TH OCTOBER 2018 MOST OF THE

DAY

MAY’S REPORT

ALL IS WELL ON THE WESTERN FRONT

BILL IS BACK WALKING

LUFFY IS TYING HIS BELT TIGHTER (FOR HIS

HERNIA)

I gave flowers to Adele from the

club.

I gave a card to Pam McNeil who has been back in hospital.

Your editor Ian McKay has been fitted with a new style rugby helmet, he is

welcoming any comments. His E-Mail address is imjmckay@bigpond.com

Lions can achieve great things working as a team

mailto:imjmckay@bigpond.com