We took part in the Umtentweni So it looks like we will be very Bowls Quiz. Our club entered two busy in December too with the teams and one of them came second. Pont, the oldies Christmas lunch Well done guys. Unfortunately I was at Port Shepstone High School unable to attend but I believe you had and our own Christmas party at loads of fun. Bella's. So until next month I wish

everyone a wonderful festive The monthly bingo was well season. Look after yourselves supported again. There were 32 and keep safe.

o w D e c e m b e r oldies and because it was their already!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its hard Christmas Bingo they had some Jean MassonWto believe. extra treats and entertainment. Club President

November was busy busy busy. Thank you again to the ladies who We really are fortunate to have the supplied the tasty eats. Also to Anita members we have . The i r who stood in for Myrna because she dedication is inspiring to say the had to be elsewhere. As usual we can least. always rely on you Anita, Thank you.

The Pont Fundraiser is well under way and we plan to open officially on Saturday. We had a trial run last weekend and. Apart from the weather all ran smoothly. The New Years Eve plans are going well and posters are being put out there so that event should go well.

The Suid Natal Christmas party was a huge success again. Every year we supply gifts for some less fortunate children. The ladies went shopping to buy the gifts and a wrapping party was held at the clubhouse. Thank you to everyone who helped. The party was held in the school hall. What an eye opener. We just have so much to be grateful for. I would really like to do more for these children. They loved their gifts and it was a p r i v i l e g e w o r k i n g w i t h t h e headmaster and staff at the school. Andre made a great Father Christmas and the giggles and laughter from the 68 children ranging from 6 years to 14 years was very heartwarming.

December 20121st - 31st : Old Pont Fundraising Project6th : Ladies Meeting8th : Senior Citizens Christmas Party8th : Club Year End Party - Bella’s13th : Combined Dir/Club Meeting31st : Lions New Year’s Eve Bash atThe Old Pont Holiday Resort

January 20131st - 31st : Old Pont Fundraising Project3rd : Ladies Meeting (TBC)10th : Directors Meeting17th : 2013 Lions Show Meeting24th : Club Meeting

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ion John Saunders has served as a dedicated member of the Port LShepstone Lions Club for the

past 16 years. Lion John was a great Lions Leader, a true friend and a colleague in Lionism.

Lion John was inducted as a member of the Port Shepstone Lions Club in 1996. He was sponsored by Lion John Barrow. Over the years he has served in the following positions at Club, District and Multiple District level :

2001/2002 - Club Treasurer2002/2003 - Club Treasurer2003/2004 - Club President 2004/2005 - Zone Chairman (Zone 6)2006/2007

Multiple District web site, District 410-A, venue for hosting Youth Exchange 410-C, 412 (Zimbabwe), Port Shepstone students and a number of other club Lions Club, our annual Lions Show as well events.as numerous other Clubs within the MD. Venturenet also hosted all the mailing lists Aside from his extraordinary for our Multiple District for a number of commitment and leadership, Lion years which made a significant contribution John is a truly down to earth person towards improv ing the l i nes o f whose greatest joy as a Lion was to communication within our MD. serve those less fortunate. His ever

present sense of humour and For his fine efforts, Lion John was practical jokes contributed greatly to presented with a Lions Clubs International the fellowship at both Club and Foundation Honours Roll in 2008 by the District level. Lion John was truly a MD410 Council of Governors. part of the Sheppie Lions family and

many of us have witnessed his sons, Lion John represented the Port Shepstone Craig, Ryan and Dean grow from Lions Club at the following Conventions : mischievous toddlers to strapping

young men (o f cou rse t he - Zone Chairman (Zone 6) 2004 Lions Clubs International Convention m i s c h i e v o u s s t r e a k n e v e r

2007/2008 - Region Chairman (Zones – Hong Kong China disappeared owing to their father’s 2&4) 2001 MD410 Convention - East London strong influence!) Lion Lady Diane, 2008/2009 - Region Chairman (Zones 2003 MD410 Convention - Worcester John’s Partner in Service was 2&4) 2004 MD410 Convention - Illovo Beach equally as involved with our Lion 2008/2009 - 2nd Vice President & 2005 MD410 Convention - Swakopmund Ladies Club, She served two terms Fundraising Director 2006 MD410 Convention - Port Elizabeth as Ladies President and her tireless 2009/2010 - 2nd Vice District Governor 2007 MD410 Convention - Boksburg contributions and involvement made - District 410-C 2009 MD410 Convention - Oudtshoorn a huge impact on community service.2009/2010 - Multiple District Chairman 2010 MD410 Convention - WorcesterInformation Technology. Lion John’s resignation from the Port

Lion John also served on the following Shepstone Lions Club is indeed very Lion John was awarded a Melvin Jones Committees and sub-committees : sad news, however, we wish him and Fellowship by the Port Shepstone his family everything of the best for Lions Club in 2006. Lion John was also Annual Lions South Coast Show (2000 - the future. Their legacy will live on awarded a Louis Halse Fellowship in 2012) and they will be remembered as an 2007. Membership Committee (2005) extraordinary family that touched so

Multiple District Convention Sub – many lives, including our own.One of L ion John’s greatest Committee (2008) Denis Meyer. contributions to Lionism in Southern Midyear Sub Committee (2005, 2009)Africa was his involvement with District 410-C Cabinet (2004 – 2011)information technology. District 410-C MERL Team (2009/2010)

In addition, Lion John Convened the Lions For almost a decade, Lion John and his Show in 2003, Convened the District 410-C company, Venturenet, sponsored and Midyear Conference in 2009 and the hosted the domains and web space for District Training Weekend in 2010.literally hundreds of Lions web sites in Southern Africa. These included our John and Diane’s home was also a regular

ast International President elect school group leader from 1994-99 Kay Fukushima was Called and as a member of the original Pto Higher Service on 1st Leadership Institute Faculty from 1994-

December. For those of you who 97, the first three years of the institute. c a n r e m e m b e r , P I P K a y Additionally, he served as general r e p r e s e n t e d L i o n s C l u b s convention chairperson in 1988, International at the Multiple District Denver, Colorado, USA, and made 410 "Shaka" Convention held in many major changes to the convention. 11 Presidential Medals and the Durban in 2005. He was a He also was an original member of the Ambassador of Good Will Award, wonder fu l speake r w i th a N o r t h A m e r i c a n M e m b e r s h i p the highest honor the association tremendous sense of humour. He Committee. bestows upon its members. He was also a great supporter of our was also a progressive Helen Multiple District. Often, Past President Fukushima had Keller Fellow and a Progressive

taken the initiative to advance the Lions Melvin Jones Fellow.K a y F u k u s h i m a , l i v e d i n in his area and around the world. Sacramento, California, USA and Through his work, he initiated the first In addition to his Lion activities, was elected to serve as president of MD 4 Leadership retreat, helped to Past President Fukushima was The International Association of create the first MD 4 Leader (a 12-page involved with the Sacramento Zoo Lions Clubs at the association's regular newspaper), chaired the MD 4 and a number of community youth 85th International Convention in Lions Convention and established the recreation programs. He was also Osaka, Japan, July 8-12, 2002. MD 4 Lioness Program. He also active in various professional

produced and directed the MD 4 associations.Past President Fukushima was in orientation and recruiting video titled the insurance industry. "And the Lions Roar"; chaired and In the words of Thomas Campbell

developed the MD 4 White Cane (poet) - To live in the hearts we A member of the Sacramento promotional program; and developed, leave behind... is not to die.Senator Lions Club since 1965, created and tested the MD 4 base Past President Fukushima held membership program called "Operation RIP Dear colleague in Lionismmany pos i t ions w i th in the Lionism."associat ion, inc lud ing c lub president, zone chairperson, Past President Fukushima deputy district governor, district received numerous awards governor in 1978-79 and vice in recognition of his service chairperson of MD 4 (California and to the association, including Nevada, USA). He served as an life membership, the 100% international director on the Club President Award, the association's board of directors 100% District Governor from 1986-88. Past President Award, three Extension Fukushima was a member of the Awards, four Lion of the Year USA/Canada Lions Leadership awards, a Master Key Forum Planning Committee from Award, four International 1988-91 and is the author of the P res iden t Leadersh ip forum operational manual. He also Medals, eight Presidential served as a District Governors- Certificates of Appreciation,

Kay with his wife Denise at the 2004 Shaka Convention

or a number of years, The Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies have hosted a monthly Bingo session for our senior citizens at their Lions' Den in Umtentweni. On Saturday 24th November, the Club hosted their annual Christmas Bingo party which was attended by 35 of their regular patrons. Lion members used their own F

vehicles to transport the senior citizens to and from the Lions Clubhouse. They were all treated to tea/Champaign, cake and sandwiches and enjoyed live entertainment courtesy of Lion (Dr) Hilton Horsley and Mrs Ria Hackland. Each of the guests were also presented with a Lions Christmas Cake specially iced by Lion Lady President Myrna Masson. Many thanks to Lions Alastair Warman, Hilton Horsley, Alister Love, Kenny Rolfe, Mervin Curnow, Nico De Jong, Dale McGarry, Martin Rundle and Lion Ladies Bondie Horsley, Irene Love, Bev Rolfe, Lyn Curnow, Anita Hulley and Marcia McGarry for giving up their time and making this very special event possible.

or the past 6 years, The Port Shepstone Lions have “adopted” the AmaHlube Creche which is situated in the rural area outside Marburg near Port Shepstone. The Club has already sponsored a mobile unit which houses the kitchen and eating area as well as groceries for their meals. Most of the children attending this creche F

are from extremely poor families and many are orphans. On Wednesday 28th November, Lions Andre Beneke and Philip Bromley visited the creche on behalf of the Club. Lion Andre, suitably dressed at Father Christmas, handed out presents to all the delighted children. For many of these children, this will be the only gift that they will receive this Christmas. The Children were also provided with sweets, cool drinks and cakes which were provided by the Port Shepstone Lions. The sheer delight on each of their faces made this project very worthwhile.

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nother school that receives regular support from the Port Shepstone Lions Club is the Suid Natal Primary School which is sutuated in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone. A large number of the pupils at this school come from poverty stricken families and many will not receive presents this Christmas. The Port Shepstone A

Lions and Lion Ladies have been visiting this school for a number of years now and providing the children with gifts and treats to celebrate the Season of Goodwill and provide some sort of comfort in these very difficult times. Once again Lion Andre Beneke donned his Santa Clause outfit and presented gifts to all the pupils. Lion Anthony Hooper and Lion Ladies Myrna Masson, Anita Hulley, Candice Hooper and Esme Bromley were also present to assist with the Christmas Party.

t’s all systems go at the Old Pont Holiday Resort in Port Edward. Sheppie Lions will be Irunning the Pub, Shop and Take-Away as

from the beginning of December until further notice. The Resort has been revamped by the new Consortium who have taken over the lease and is fully geared up for the December Holiday Season. A group of Sheppie Lions and Ladies camped at the Old Pont during the weekend of 24/25 November and gave the Pub a “test run”. The event was very enjoyable with live rugby on the new flat screen TV, lots of laughs with the karaoke and plenty of dancing. Quite a few local campers decided to join in which resulted in the party carrying on until the early hours of the following morning. There is plenty of signage advertising our various Lions projects. The planned New Years Eve party promises to be a great success and should generate much needed funds for charity.

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Lion Jean - giving the pole a test run

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Lion Jean and Lion Lady Myrna Masson enjoying a dance whilst Lion Alastair has another “little sleep”

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enny LION BRUCE PLUMBLYMarried to : SamanthaChildren : Have three daughters Tanalee 29 who has recently immigrated to the UK with her husband, Arianne 22 who is presently studying at York University UK MBA and events management and Gillian 14 going to grade 10 next year.Occupation : Self-employed concrete technologistBeen a Lion since : 2010 Sponsored by : Lion Jean MassonGreatest Lionistic Achievement : 2011/2012 Lion of the yearHobbies : Enjoy woodwork and restoring and fixing up of old things Bad Habits : Don't spend enough time with my family Your philosophy on life : Life is simple and we always tend to make it complicated. We need to concentrate on things that we have control over and not waste time and energy on things that we have no control over.

LION RICHARD BORRADAILEMarried to : JaneChildren : Melissa, Holly and grandson ConnorOccupation : Pump JockeyBeen a Lion since : 1989 Sponsored by : Lion Terry JonesGreatest Lionistic Achievement : Club President 2001/2002Hobbies : D.I.Y. Watching motor sport, beer! Bad Habits : None?Your philosophy on life : You must take charge of your life, Ifyou don’t, you become a victim (As quoted by Richard Mulvey).

LION ANDRE BENEKEMarried to : Not MarriedChildren : Two sons 14, and 4, Two daughters 32 and 28, One adopted daughter 18Occupation : Retired Flight EngineerBeen a Lion since : 2009Sponsored by : Lion Dup Du PlessisGreatest Lionistic Achievement : 1st Vice President, Membership Director, House and Fellowship, Alert and Safety officer and receiving the Presidents Appreciation Award From Lion Kelvin Hulley. Hobbies : Motor biking, Knife making, Dabble with shares to pay maintenance to all my ex’s and kids. Cooking & bread baking. Bad Habits : The inability to select a life partner. Your philosophy on life : Live and let live. Try to avoid confrontation.

heppie Lions and Ladies, together with Port Shepstone & Margate Round Table, Port Shepstone, Margate & Uvongo Rotary and Margate Lions participated in a very enjoyable Variety Show which was held at the Port SShepstone Civic Centre. The Sheppie Lions Skit was a tribute to our Natal Sharks rugby team. Our Lion Ladies

were the rugby players and the guys were suitably attired as the legendary “Flashers”. The skit also included a “Shark” (Lion Peter Mc Killen) chasing a “Banana” (Lion Kelvin Hulley). Although we were not judged the best skit, we certainly generated the most laughter from the packed audiences during each of the 4 nights. Lion Mervin Curnow’s tequila shots prior to each performance certainly helped ease the nerves! The event was a huge success. This great initiative and the positive interaction between the various service clubs generated much needed funds for various local charities.

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Lions Laurie Lourens, Haydn Rowlands, Denis Meyer & Geoff Stephenson with Lion Mervin Curnow in front.

President : Jean MassonImmediate Past President : Kevin Ross1st Vice President : Andre Beneke2nd Vice President : Bruce Plumbley3rd Vice President : Philip BromleySecretary : Dale Mc GarryTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Andre BenekePublic Relations : Denis Meyer2nd Year Director : Barry Van Der Veen2nd Year Director : Nico De Jong1st Year Director : Gary Vogt1st Year Director : Alastair WarmanTailtwister : Kelvin HulleyLion Tamer : Mike Davidson

Lion Ladies President : Myrna MassonLion Ladies Secretary : Jacqui RiddenLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey

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PORT SHEPSTONE LIONS CLUB2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It is far safer to open the door first before walking through it!

Available at the Lions’ ShopOld Pont Holiday ResortPort Edward

he dates have been set for the 2013 Annual TLions’ Show which will

take place from 11-14 July at the Port Shepstone Borough F ie lds . The new Show Committee will be headed up by Lion Jean Masson assisted by Lion Bruce Plumbly as his .2.I.C.

Stand bookings can be made by contacting Lion Lady Jane Massey 039-6820957 or email compplus@venturenet.co.za

Or visit the Show web site :

All the Show proceeds are utilised for charity projects.

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