District 410-CClub Bulletin Award

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32nd Edition - March 2015

Club nominations were held at our b u s i n e s s

meeting this month and my congratulations go to Lion Jeff Smith who will be taking over my reigns as President in July. I also congratulate our incoming Directorship and I'm sure they will be giving Jeff all the support he requires for the new Lionistic year.

Lions Bingo held at our Den on Sat 28th March was another success and thanks to Lions and Ladies who helped out with transportation and the preparing of snacks and drinks for the afternoon.

Our preparations for our Lions’ show are now full steam ahead thanks to convenor Lion Jean and his show committee. So far plans to have the show at the Port Shepstone Country Club on the 2nd weekend in July are looking good.

Thanks go out to our Lion Ladies who effortlessly run their own projects behind the scenes. This month our Ladies have run community services to aid the likes of Cornerstone home for autistic children as well as preparing baby hampers, food for the Flower foundation and t h e c o l l e c t i o n o f clothing distributed to the Rape crises centre a n d R e i n h a r d t ' s Place. Well done Lion Lady President Anna Compion and your team of Ladies for your fine efforts

I wish our delegation of 6 Sheppie Lions representing our club a t J o z i T o w e r s Convent ion in the Randburg during the weekend of 2nd and 3 r d o f M a y a

successful and enjoyable Convention. It's a long way there and back so please be careful on the roads that weekend

Lion Denis Meyer turned 50 on the 10th of March and so did Lady Lion Bev Rolf on the 16th. Denis hosted a bash on Sat 14th at our Den where we pigged out on spit pork which Lion Kev Ross prepared delectably. Bev held her bash the following Saturday also at the Den and once again Kev was tasked to cook for the guests. A great time was had by all with plenty food, wine and music. Thanks to Denis and Bev for laying it on as well as the Lady Lions who put much effort into the décor for both evenings.

Our fellow Lion Mike Marshal underwent a horrendous 10.5 hr. operation on Friday 27 March. On behalf of the club I wish Mike a speedy recovery and hope he recovers fully.In closing I wish everyone a happy Easter and for those visiting family or friends far away to please travel safe on the busy roads during this festive season.

Al WarmanClub President

April 2015

2nd : Ladies Meeting - Den9th : Directors Meeting - Den11th : Moths Food, Wine & Beer Festival16th : Lions Show Meeting - Den18th : Lions Bingo - Den23rd : Club Meeting - Den30th April - 3rd May : MD Jozi Towers Convention - Randburg Towers Hotel, Johannesburg

May 2015

2nd - 3rd : BMW Club Rally - Dezzi’s Raceway Oslo Beach7th : Ladies Meeting - Den14th : Directors Meeting - Den21st : Lions Show Meeting - Den23rd : Lions Bingo - Den28th : Club Meeting - Den

Birthdays :

April :

2nd : Lyn Curnow9th : Dale Mc Garry11th : Yvonne Rodda24th : Mike Marshall26th : Kevin Ross28th : Gary Rolfe

May :

1st : Kim Rolfe6th : Kenny Rolfe11th : Fred Babumba13th : Bela Gallagher15th : Pietie Van Niekerk

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Dear Port Shepstone Lions,

We at Angels Care KZN , humbly acknowledge , The Lions Port Shepstone assistance , support , donations and Involvement towards our centre over the years , we see it as a mile stone in our existence on the South Coast .

The Big move from Paddock was a shock to us all , as well to our sponsors and our residents , decisions was madewithout consulting us In the matter , but it all worked out well . All our sponsors jumped in to make this move possible , and in a matter of twenty (20) days , every one , everything included furniture , assets and containers was moved and successfully relocated . At that point of time we already had a fully furnished house on a large stand in Elysium that was transferred from a diseased estate , into Angels Care's name . In order to accommodateall our residents we had to rent the house next door as well . So far so good !

We are still doing what we are doing best for the past nine (9) years , care for the homeless and destitute on the South Coast .And by the grace of God , we will take Angels Care KZN. to a higher level .

Once again thank you very much for The Lions involvement .

Please feel free to visit us at any time , we do understand that we are not under Sheppies jurisdiction anymore , but we are still grateful towards the Lions .

Warm Regards

Janndre Foster (Management Committee)

10-12 July - Port Shepstone Country Club

Courtesy :PDG Liz Houston (Tableview LC : 410-A)

uring March, Club Community Services Director, Lion Jeff DSmith donated food parcels to Raj Mahabeer of Hibiscus Food

For Life on behalf of the Club. Hibiscus Food For Life was

established in 1993. They provide nutritious meals for 400 children

every Saturday at Mdlazi Primary School. This school is in a rural area

near Port Shepstone. The children are aged between 3 and 12 years.

They face extreme poverty due to unemployment. More than fifty

percent of the children come from child headed households.

Monthly Bingo Another successful monthly Bingo session was hosted

on Saturday 28th March. For many of the senior folk

who attend, this is the only social outing that they have

during the month and they really look forward to being

pampered by the Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies.

Sheppie’s Pride - Page 6

Dear Lions, As Chairperson of your Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), I have the privilege of traveling the globe to see the amazing work Lions are doing. Every day, you provide disaster relief, empower our young people and serve our communities. You also remain committed to saving sight. Whether you are conducting vision screenings, providing eyeglasses or medicine, you are giving the gift of sight. Together with LCIF and partners like The Carter Center, Lions have helped to restore sight to 7.7 million people through cataract surgeries; prevented serious vision loss for more than 30 million; provided over 271 million treatments for river blindness; built or expanded 660 eye care hospitals and clinics; and trained 681,000 eye care specialists and eye health workers. Congratulations, Lions! As we celebrate these achievements, know that there is still much work to be done. With your contribution, LCIF will be able to support Lions all over the world who continue making a positive impact in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Thank you for commitment to saving and restoring sight. Sincerely, Barry J. Palmer Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

Barry Palmer with former US

President, Lion Jimmy Carter

During the March Club meeting. Lion President Alastair Warman presented LION Kevin Ross with his “official” Melvin Jones Fellowship plaque, pin and citation forwarded by Immediate Past International President Barry Palmer.

Melvin Jones Fellowship Facts

!The Fellowship was established in 1973 and the Progressive program began in 1986 in response to Lions' request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF.!Donations through MJFs provide 75 percent of the Foundation's annual revenue.!There are 54 levels in the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship program.!As of the end of March 2014, there are 361,160 MJF recipients and 68,518 PMJF recipients worldwide.!All MJFs are invited to the annual luncheon held at the convention (ticket purchase required). The MJF luncheon began in 1984 and has been held at each convention since then.!The names of MJFs are displayed on a computer in the LCIF Room at the International Headquarters.

ort Shepstone Lions’

PDen played host to Lion Denis Meyer’s 50th

Birthday celebration held on 14th March. Approximately 80 Lions and friends attended and were treated to superb cuisine, great music, dancing and plenty of merriment until the wee hours of the following morning. Lions Kevin Ross and Nico De Jong roasted a 48kg pig on the spit and our Lion Ladies provided the delicious salads and side dishes. For dessert, Lion Lady Chantell provided a delicious carrot birthday cake and ice-cream was kindly sponsored by Lion Justin Hinchliff. Lion Ladies Myrna Masson and Anita Hulley decorated the venue superbly. It was truly a excellent evening of fun, fel lowship and plenty of laughter.

Birthday card signed by Sheppie Lions

Justine Larraman & Andre BenekeAudrey Leggett &

June RundleJeff Smith & Desree

Du Toit

Brian Harcourt (the Ballie), Sheila Mulvey& Peter Wood

Lyn & Clayton Curnow

Denis Meyer &Karin Warman

Mary Jane Correia &Ronald Tarboton

Peter Mc Killen & Martin RundlePeter Mc Killen & Martin Rundle

Master Chefs - Kevin Ross & Nico De Jong Mike & Debbie BerryBrian Eva & Charles

Wallis

Colin & Carol Mackintosh, OttoWank & Paul Brauteseth

Nick & Beaulieu Mare

Chantell & Denis Meyer

Kippy Fowlds & Mervin

Mike & Yvonne Rodda, Kelvin & AnitaHulley with Myrna Masson

Chantell brings the cake

Bela & GallagherDenis Meyer’s

50th Birthday Bash

Mike Rodda Gayle Wallis

Denis with his Piano Accordian

Gary Baker

Inika & Mervin Curnow Rob Bing with Peter & Elsie Mc Killen Gary Baker & Mike Heathcote

The boytjies enjoying their pudding Sam & Chrissy Wilson withJean Masson

Clayton Curnow Lee, Helen, David & Nico De Jong

Inika Curnow & Denis MeyerMike Heathcote, ChrissyWilson & Jean Masson

Al Warman’s address John & Lucille Maxwell Ralph & Bela Gallagher

Al Warman with Jenny & Gary Vogt

Mike Heathcote, Jean Masson & Sam Wilson

Nick MareSam Wilson & Kurt

Bergsma

Brian Eva & TalithaBotes

Party time Party timeMike & Yvonne

RoddaSandy Danckwerts, Denis Meyer

& Roger Ireland

On Saturday 21st March, Lion Lady Bev Rolfe

celebrated her 50th birthday together with

Lions and friends at the Port Shepstone Lions’

Den. Lions Kevin Ross and Nico De Jong roasted the

chickens in weber braai’s and Lion Denis Meyer provided

the music for the occasion. It was, by all accounts an

excel lent

p a r t y

which was

very well

attended.

Master Chefs - Nico De Jong & Kevin Ross

Kenny & Bev Rolfe

Denis Schmidt, Anna Compion, LynCurnow & Joey Van Niekerk

Karin Warman, Jenny Vogt, Audrey Leggett &Estelle O’Neill

Andre Beneke & Martin Rundle

Martin Rundle, Pietie Van Niekerk &George Leggett

Kenny & Bev Rolfe

Many Happy Returns Bev!

Nico De Jong, Kevin Ross & Gayle Wallis Bev Rolfe Gayle Wallis Linda Coetzee Angelica Monin

The Party in full swing

Husband, Kenny’s special surprise birthday gift

During the Club’s March meeting, the new Board of Directors were elected as follows :

PresidentJeff Smith

ImmediatePast President/Membership

Alastair Warman

1st VicePresident /

ServiceProjects

Kevin Ross

2nd VicePresident /

FundraisingJean Masson

3rd VicePresident /

HouseMartin Rundle

SecretaryGeorge Leggett

TreasurerRichard

Borradaile

Public Relations/I.T.

Denis Meyer

2 Year Director

Mike Marshall

2 Year Director

Gary Vogt

1 YearDirector

Nico De Jong

1 Year DirectorBrian Eva

Lion TamerRalph

Gallagher

Tail TwisterBarry

Van Der Veen

EXIT

FUNFAIR

Lions Out and About

pon hearing the news that Ian Jones, one of the South Coast’s favourite singers, was playing live at the Pont Pub on Saturday 7th

UMarch, a group of Sheppie Lions and their families decided to spend the weekend at the popular resort and enjoy some great

fellowship. Whilst some members camped, others decided to stay in more formal accommodation. Cruising up the river, fishing,

water skiing, braaivleis and live rugby on the big screen were the order of the day. The new “Crows Nest” tree house project is nearing

completion and project owners Lions Kevin Ross, Denis Meyer, Jeff Smith, Justin Hinchliff, and Jean Masson used this opportunity to

inspect the fine efforts of Lion Kevin Ross and his team of builders.

Kevin Ross, Mervin Curnow, Gayle Wallis, Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis, Jean Masson and Mike Heathcote

Ian Jones entertaining at the pub

Mervin Curnow, Mike Heathcote &Gayle Wallis

Justin Hinchliff & Suzette Boshoff Barry Van Der Veen & Jean Masson

Denis Meyer, Mike Heathcote &Alister Love

Denis Meyer, Mike Davidson, ChrissyWilson, Desree Du Toit & Jeff Smith at the “Beach” upstream

Argy Bargy - the Pont’s Barge. This is as far as boats can goup the Umtamvuna River

Sundowners on the Pub veranda The Crows Nest Tree House

President : Alastair WarmanImm.Past President : Andre BenekeService Projects : Jeff SmithFundraising : Kevin RossHouse : Gary VogtSecretary : Denis MeyerTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Jean MassonPublic Relations : Denis MeyerBar Manager : Norman HolmesLions Alert : Andre BenekeLion Tamer : Clayton CurnowTailtwister : George Leggett

Lion Ladies President : Anna CompionLion Ladies Secretary : Estelle O.NeillLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

Newsletter Editor : PDG Denis Meyeremail : pro@sheppielions.co.za

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

Club Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/PortShepstoneLionsClub

Club Postal Address : P O Box 44Shelly Beach 4265Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

Port Shepstone Lions ClubPBO No : 930 004 128

2014-2015 Board Of Directors

Judging by this photo, it appears that CharlesWallis “barely” survived

Denis’ 50th!

During a recent cruise to the Portuguese Islands, Lion Richard Borradaile and Lion Lady Jane Massey discovered this sign erected by the Lions Club of Tolagnaro at the entrance to the town. Proof that there are Lions Clubs in virtually every corner of the globe.

During a recent Lions Show Committee meeting, Show Convener Lion Jean Masson discussed the layout with Lions Gary Vogt, Jeff Smith and Andre Beneke.