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“Where there is a need there is a Lion.”

“Equal Opportunities in Service – everyone matters”

Engelbert’s Views

from the Cotton Fields

Ivone is the daughter of 307 B2 District Governor Bambang Suhartono and LIniawati.

This was our second visit to Surabaya and we were warmly welcomed by both families. Lions were a big part of the celebrations, their Club Surabaya Shining has 157 members, about 90% ladies, there were also many Lions from all over the District in attendance. Similar to Lions in Australia, we are not only friends but also extended family. Surabaya Shining, they certainly like to party! On our last evening we celebrated Chinese New Year with over 1 500 Indonesians.

Dear Friends in Service

I hope you are all keeping well, you certainly have been very busy during February, serving and fundraising, learning and having fun! A look our District Facebook page tells it all.

Great to see so many young talented people taking part in our Lions Youth of the Year Competition. Traudi and I are looking forward to the Region and District Final.

February the 24th, Q3 and Q4 Districts held a combined Lions future workshop in Buderim, thanks everyone for attending and Richard Williams for co presenting. The same day we had a Rebuilding workshop in Gatton, followed by a new Club/ rebuilding workshop in Murrumba Downs presented by Past Council Chairman Lou Onley.

We found the workshop very interesting and beneficial and came home with many new ideas! Thanks everyone for attending and the Club and the Global Membership team for organising it.

Many Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs participated in the Clean Up Australia Day and by the looks of some photos had a lot of fun doing it. It was also great to see so many Clubs being involved in our Lions Australia Awareness Day. I heard from one of our country Clubs that they have attracted four new members on the day, well done!

Whilst you were working hard in Q3, Traudi and I had the pleasure of attending a Lions friend’s wedding in Surabaya, Indonesia.

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This was our second wedding after our Son Philipp married his Rachel at historic Gabbinbar Homestead. We had fourteen family members from Austria staying with us for up to four weeks and took some of them to different Lions functions. They are very impressed by the work we are doing and the positive impact we are having.

To keep the good work going, Clubs need to elect their

new executives for the 2018-2019 Lions Year. Please

accept the call to serve in a leadership role. I found it most rewarding when I stepped outside of my comfort zone and took on a new challenge!

We all can do it, yes we can.

I am grateful for the many learning opportunities in Lions, I still see myself as “work in progress”

Yours in service

DG ENGELBERT

BE A LEADER NOT A BOSS

The Boss drives his men; The Leader inspires them.

The Boss depends on authority;

The Leader on goodwill.

The Boss evokes fear; The Leader radiates love.

The Boss says ”I”

The Leader says “We”

The Boss shows who is wrong; The Leader shows what is wrong.

The Boss knows how it is done; The Leader shows how to do it.

The Boss abuses men; The Leader uses them.

The Boss demands respect;

The Leader commands respect.

The Boss makes work drudgery; The Leader makes it fine.

Lions Club of North Lakes - Clean Up Australia Day.

Futures Workshop - Buderim

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Membership and Activity Reporting

Information from MyLCI at the time of writing this Report indicates:

• Total members: 1,701 (members added = 39; members dropped = 49) Net loss of 10 since the beginning of February; however, we have had an overall increase of nine members since July 2017. We will need to be continually vigilant in our efforts to both gain new members and care for our existing membership.

• Activities recorded: 3,965 different activities reported from 59 Clubs. 15 Clubs have not yet reported their activities for this year; however, the Lions Club of Caloundra West was only chartered on 21 February 2018.

• Total number of Lion hours recorded for

Activities: 110,515 hours. • Number of people served: 213,777. • Eyeglasses collected: 178,994. • Funds raised so far, this year: $561,538.96. • Funds donated so far, this year: $383,928.80.

The above figures do not reflect the real situation because not all clubs are reporting their activities. Just imagine what our figures would be if all clubs were completing their Monthly Membership Reports (MMR) and Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) on the MyLCI web site. We will provide you with a progressive update of results in the District Newsletter each month. Multi-District Convention By now all members should have received their copy of ‘Lion’, which includes the Registration Form for the National Convention in Townsville 4-7 May 2018. Please note that registrations close on 20 April 2018 and I would strongly suggest that those members intending to go, book their accommodation early as it will surely book out quickly.

By the time Clubs have received this Newsletter they will have also received the following information:

• Nomination form for delegates and alternates • Remembrance Ceremony form • Club listing – delegates and alternate

entitlements • Clubs in Good Standing information sheet.

I require these forms, including nil returns to me no later than 31 March 2018. Your assistance in returning these forms on time will be greatly appreciated.

Bernard Hayes

Report from the Cabinet Secretary

MATESHIP MATTERS AT PITTSWORTH

Wednesday, January 24th saw a combined District Q3/Pittsworth Lions initiative take place at the Pittsworth Golf Club. Funded by District, the Pittsworth Lions promoted and organised a very successful suicide prevention evening. Assisted by Mates in Construction field officer Amanda Edwards whose experience in this field was invaluable, the Lions provided a communal meal (sausage sizzle, salad and dessert) where people met and ate with the presenters before the serious subject of the evening was discussed.

Advertised on local radio, through the local newspaper and on the Regional Council community noticeboard, the meeting drew support from Lions, Rotarians, Men’s Shed members and other interested local citizens.

Presenters emphasised the need to build support networks where relationships are strong enough to enable people to provide support when it is needed, and to accept support when it is offered – and to be aware enough to do both. Ultimately, recovery is down to the individual, but the ‘tough loner’ of cinema and TV fame is not a good role model for suicide prevention.

Photographed at the function (from left) IPDG Norm Jensen,

local MP Pat Weir, Pittsworth Lions President Deanne

Olischlager, Pittsworth Rotary President and past

Toowoomba Regional Councillor Ros Scotney and John Brady

from Mates in Construction who compered the night.

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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Our Newest Lions Family Members A big welcome to the following new Lions who joined us in January; Welcome and we all hope you enjoy your Lions experience.

Albany Creek Patricia Whitby

Bracken Ridge Central Felicia Hellings Chinchilla Germaine Erpel Ipswich Redbank-Goodna Theresa-Marie Van Bael Kilcoy David Morgan Maleny Blackall Range Christopher Mason Millmerran Garth Fitzgerald Mooloolah Valley Jim Armstrong Morayfield and District Susan Jones Veronica McMahon Sandstone Point Kimberley Dennis Andrew Ogilvie Renee Hovey Craig O’Reilly Teneriffe Sudesh Mudaliar Gail Vaughn

PUBLIC RELATIONS

With the March to May Membership promotion and Lions Awareness Day being promoted on 3rd March I am aware that some clubs are planning events on or around 3rd March 2018.

I am planning to send out a media release, similar to the one from Lions Australia I forwarded to all Clubs, to my media contact list. I will also be seeking to get a spot on the ABC Radio to talk about our activities before 3rd March.

I will use that as an opportunity to promote any activities you are having as part of your Lions Awareness

program.

Global Membership Team Leader, Dr Joyce Arnold has received a range of promotional material for use during the March to May membership promotion and some will be provided to clubs. Packages of Promotional Material from Club Supplies are now available via that link.

A full pack of material including a range of new posters, pamphlets and useful tools when talking to potential members is available for purchase for $100. You can also order these items separately and free delivery is available for orders of $80 or more.

Norm Jensen

Immediate Past District Governor

District 201Q3

Lions Clubs International

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Fellow Lions of Q3

March is upon us, I think Shakespeare had some-thing to say about March too. We have just had our 3rd Cabinet meeting for the year and the election of my new Management team, and by now you should be in the planning stage to have your succession plans for the next years Club Executive for your nomination night.

We have a lot of things happening these next few months and Youth of the Year is starting to roll out through the District. Please support this wonderful youth project and work with other Clubs in your area as Lions, perhaps the smaller clubs could assist established Youth of the Year Clubs or run region finals if needed. Your District Chairman PDG Roley is always there to advise and assist.

I have planned a number of workshops for the future in the different aspects of our roles in the Community. Lionism, Leadership and Club duties are prominent on the agenda and I strongly urge all Lions to attend if you are taking an office in 2018-2019 in your Club or on the District Cabinet. The dates for these Information days will be coming out soon.

Please remember that we are all volunteers and as such deserve each other’s respect. While we may not agree with someone, we must respect their right to have a differing opinion. It would be a dull world if we all thought the same way, and alternately it would be a world of misery if we disagreed with everyone on everything. I believe that Lions for the most part find the happy medium and that is why we are the biggest and best service organisation in the world.

If you have the time, consider attending the Multiple District Convention in Townsville. Conventions are a great time for Lions and partners and you learn so much by listening to the Lions from all over Australia. The finals of the Youth of the Year and Leo of the Year are decided as well as having great Guest Speakers there to entertain and provoke your thoughts in all manner

District Governor Elect Carmel’s Ramblings

of topics relating to the most important part of our Lions organisation, “We Serve “.

For us though, our Convention in Roma in September will be the Bees Knees. Plan this month of September to come and have fun in the west at Roma

Enough of my ramblings, Till next Time.

Lion Carmel.

CAMP DUCKADANG UPDATE The following is a list of the maintenance jobs completed at the working bee 02/04 February 2018. Install new flyscreens to dining hall Replace worn ropes to low ropes course Complete installation of locks to Jamieson and MacDonald Houses Repaint interior walls to dining hall Install new backing boards for basketball court (Aspley Lions) Install new vinyl to kitchen servery Hang pictures in Rubie House and Office Install new baffle to kitchen grease trap Install weather guard to Bayley House exterior door Install mounting block for A/C Condenser – Rubie House Install new disabled person hoist to swimming pool Electrical:

Install bunker lights to soffits outside dining hall Replace blown bulb to floodlight at tennis courts Install new ceiling fan to Farmer House Thanks to all members of the Lions Family who attended the weekend. The next working bee will be held 11/13 May 2018. Regards. Peter J Boge

Secretary to the Board

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LIONS CLUB OF DALBY – LIFE FLIGHT BEAR-ZERK RAFFLE

The Lions Club of Dalby is pleased to announce the launch of its 2017-2018 RACQ Life Flight Cubby House Project. The Cubby House was built by Lion Tom Schloss with the assistance of Club Members who completed the painting and fit out. The Cubby House was built with materials donated by:

Sunshine Mitre 10 Dalby, Wolfenden Electrical Downs Flooring Stimson Plumbing & Building Maintenance Dalby Dealers and Mrs. K Morris.

The Project is the idea of Club Member Tom Schloss who wishes to support a very worthy organisation that has provided much needed service to Queensland especially in our Lions District 201Q3. Ticket Sales were launched at the LifeFlight Teddy Bears picnic in Dalby in late 2017. Ticket sales have been promoted widely within our town and we

are now looking to promote this project further within our region and Lions District 201Q3.

Tickets may be purchased singularly or in books of 25.

Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Club Treasurer, Peter Brown on Mobile: 0467539025 or Email: dalbybrown53@gmail.com.

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Newsletter Deadline

Thank you for submitting your articles for this issue of the Newsletter.

The deadline for the April edition of the Newsletter will be 20th March

Copy received after the deadline, unless urgent, will be held over to the following month.

Please email your articles to lionbeverley@gmail.com

When submitting articles could I please ask you to send them to me in “word” (not PDF) I will format from there with the available space…Many thanks

LIONS AUSTRALIA’S COMMUNITY 100 INITIATIVE

ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE A POSITIVE FUTURE –

LIONS – BRISBANE NUNDAH

With the help of the local Lions Club, a Brisbane-based youth service is giving young people the skills to make a better life.

A series of clocks lines the small office of a Brisbane youth centre, each one set to the time in a different part of the world.

“We call the office area The Travel Lodge,” laughs Theo Samaras, case manager and youth worker at The Lodge Youth Support Service (LYSS). “The clocks and maps on the walls encourage these young people to get out into the world.”

LYSS is a medium- to long-term accommodation service that, at any one time, takes in up to four young, homeless people.

It’s not just about housing them, though, but giving them the tools to create a positive future for themselves. “We are a living skills program,” says Theo, “so the basis of being able to stay here is that these young people learn to become independent and self-reliant. We don’t receive funding for them to stay, so they pay rent, pay for food, do the shopping, make a menu plan, pay for their own phones and transport. They learn to budget their money, cook a nutritious meal, keep a house clean, be able to fill out forms and apply for jobs”

It’s in the clock-lined office that part of this magic happens, with the help of a new computer purchased with money from a $1000 Lions Australia Community 100 grant. “They can use the computer to apply for jobs, check emails, print a resume, complete a school project – things that help them achieve goals,” Theo says. “They appreciate it a lot.”

Secretary of the Brisbane Nundah Lions Club, Pat Carbis, says the club was really pleased to provide this grant to LYSS. “These are vulnerable kids, really well deserving of the grant,” she says.

The Club, which tallies 16 members, has also recently raised funds for disabled children. “We’ve just raised funds for a wheelchair for Nudgee Beach Environmental School,” says Pat, who has been with the club for three years. “They have kids from all over southeast Queensland for a day out, to learn about the beach and the wetlands. This chair will help any disabled children to be able to participate.”

Just like the office walls that make kids dream big, helping younger children in need provides a positive glimpse into what’s possible in their future.

For more information on The Lodge Youth Support Service, call (07) 3266 2155 or visit facebook.com/thelodgeyss. To

contact the Brisbane Nundah Lions Club, visit lionsclubs.org.au/contact/qld/

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SMART PUP FOR SANTI.

In late July 2015 members of the Lions Club of Toowoomba West met with a Toowoomba mother, Bernadette, following her request to our club asking for assistance in obtaining a Smart Pup (Autism assistance dog) for her son Santiago (Santi). Later the same year the club approved $5000 funding and together with a similar amount from the Australian Lions Foundation partially funded the Smart Pup. The remaining funds were raised by Bernadette and a superb effort from the Rotoract Club of Logan. The overall target was in excess of $20,000.

The project has taken two years from fundraising, breeding, Smart Pups and ‘in place’ training. In October this year 'Sergio' a beautiful black male Labrador 'Autism Assistance' dog was delivered to Bernadette's to undergo a week's training at home and out and about. Sergio is now supporting Santiago and is a certified Autism Assistance Dog.

I wish to thank all our Toowoomba West Lions members, the Australian Lions Foundation and the Rotaract Club of Logan for supporting this cause and making such a difference to Santi’s life.

David Orton

Lions Club of Toowoomba West

Smart Pup "Sergio"

TWO MORE HANDS TWICE OVER.

The Lions Club of Forest Lake inducted two more members on January 24th 2018 at their monthly dinner meeting. Past District Governor Lion Heather Short conducted the inductions.

Inducted were Lelola White sponsored by Penny Powell and Teri Grandin sponsored by Yvonne Wilkerson with Kim Grierson assisting while Lion Yvonne is overseas.

The club works hard and has many social activities and is known as a happy club in which to be involved. We look forward in recruiting many more members in the future.

It was a great day for Jessie-Lee pictured here with her new Hart Walker and her Lion Teddy Bear.

Pictured with Jessie-Lee from left to right are Jessie-Lee’s Mum,

Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation Queensland

Trustee Richard Williams, Jessie-Lee’s Dad, District 201Q3

Chairman Lion Diane Unwin and President Forest Lake Lions Club

April Lindel.

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR TEAM VISITATIONS.

BRACKENRIDGE CENTRAL Carmel Goldsworthy Tuesday, 20 March 2018

BRISBANE INNER WEST Carmel Goldsworthy TBA

WAMURAN Engelbert Krampl TBA

ONE MILLION COINS

While this activity is drawing to a close, as it is planned to present our cheque at the Multiple District Convention in Townsville in May, there is still plenty of time to become involved and add to the amount we have already collected. At the time of writing the current total recorded is, as having been collected and banked by Clubs and banked by District is $14,016.17.

This has come from the equivalent of 301,115 actual coins remembering that any larger coins, notes or donations are being counted as five cent coins. These totals received a major boost this week when the members of the Ipswich Lions and their Cubs joined the team adding more than $4,100 to our total. I am also holding a quantity of foreign coins which I will redeem with my coin dealer along with the one and two cents coins I am holding at the moment ready to redeem them for one and a half times face value. I also have US$12 which I am happy to exchange for A$ at the current rate if anyone is visiting the USA. Handy for those first few tips after you arrive.

A message for all the Clubs on the list who received a letter from me after Christmas thanking you for your contributions on behalf of DG Engelbert. If you have any additional collections to report it would be appreciated if you could do it ASAP.

However, if you think you should have received a letter from me and did not get it or have mislaid it please get in touch and I will resend it for you. Reports by phone or email would be great. I will be in touch towards the end of April to check the amount to be sent to Cabinet Treasurer Bruce Unwin either by cheque or direct into the District Activites account. Account details will be provided at the time if required.

Norm Jensen

Immediate Past District Governor

District 201Q3

Lions Clubs International

ASHGROVE THE GAP YOUTH OF THE YEAR

All who attended had a wonderful evening at the recent Lions Youth of the Year Club Final.

It was pleasing to see the excellent attendance with our special guest Kate Jones MP also being present. The winner of both the public speaking competition as well as the overall winner was Leo Oglecevac from The Gap State High School.

Leo Oglecevac and Courtney Cummings - The Gap SHS Riley O'May and Ben Howard - Marist College Ashgrove

Talea Burke and Rachel Shashani - Mt St Michael's College

Public Speaking and Overall Winner Leo Oglecevac with Kate

Jones MP

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Children of Courage Ceremonies

The Lions Club of Lake Currimundi-Kawana Inc is hosting their Children of Courage Awards Day on 11th March 2018, at 2pm, at Lake Currimundi Special School. President Joyce Peters is the Children of Courage Chair and is looking forward to this Special Day. Another Ceremony being hosted soon is for the Lions Club of Forest Lake Inc. The date is Sunday 29 April 2018. The venue is to be confirmed. This Club is very excited to be hosting this event again this year. Chairperson Jonathan Slack loves taking charge of this project.

The second Ceremony for the Lions Club of Sandstone Point Inc will be held at the Sandstone Point, Community Complex, on Saturday 18th August 2018, at 206 Bestmann Rd East, Sandstone Point. This Club is inspired to host again after hosting their inaugural Ceremony last year. Chairman Keith Hadley will advise of the time later.

Ceremony details to follow are:

1. Lions Club of Brisbane-Oxley-Sherwood Inc 2. Lions Club of Brisbane Inner North Inc 3. Lions Club of Pine Rivers Inc 4. Lions Club of Albany Creek Inc 5. Lions Club of North Lakes Inc

If your Lions, Leo or Lioness Club would like to host a Children of Courage Awards Ceremony I am only too happy to come and address your Club with a Children of Courage Presentation. Please email or ring me to make a booking. My information is below.

DISTRICT 201Q3

‘aiming for the stars’

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LIONS CLUB OF KILCOY NEWS

The new year started with our first meeting on 4th February, installing (or rather welcoming back) another member. A warm welcome goes to David Morgan, who had a four-year break but felt that there was something missing from his life… so he re-joined our Club.

Since our meeting one of our local “battler family” had a sudden bereavement and were unable to pay for the funeral. So, the members of our Club decided to help out with a $500 donation.

At our next meeting on 4th March we will elect our new board members and as I had distributed the Nomination Forms during our last meeting, it looks like we already have a possible new board shaping up.

I am also happy to report that five of our members will attend the Club Rebuilding Workshop at Gatton; a sign that we are eager to grow our club and thus can spread the good work a bit further.

I would like to thank our existing board, President Garry Connell, Treasurer “extraordinaire” Sue Brown and Vice-President Robert Storrie for the wonderful contribution they have made during the past year in Lions.

Ilse Storrie

(Secretary)

FLUFFY ROBOTIC SEALS PROVIDING THERAPY TO DEMENTIA PATIENTS

Three fluffy robotic seals recently introduced at the Toowoomba Hospital are providing therapy to people with dementia and delighting staff and patients.

Certified as the World’s Most Therapeutic Robots by the Guinness World Records, the seals respond to petting by moving their tail and opening and closing their eyes and provide similar benefits to patients as therapy animals.

Valued at $7,850 each, the seals can actively seek out eye contact, respond to touch, cuddle with people, remember faces, and learn actions that generate favourable reaction.

They can also recognise the direction of voice and words such as their name, greetings, and praise with their audio sensor.

The seals are proven to improve the emotional state of patients, reduce challenging behaviours, reduce feelings of loneliness, improve social interactions between patients and caregivers and reduce patient stress and the stress of staff.

The purchase has been made possible through funds donated to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation from the 2016 Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland event.

The Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland lights display is held annually throughout the month of December in Queens Park and is organised by the Lions Club of Toowoomba West.

Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland project chairman Marshall Cox said the Lions Club of Toowoomba West and the event organising committee were extremely proud to see their hard work enable the purchase of this new technology for the Toowoomba Hospital.

“The Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland is a community event at heart, and to see the funds raised go to supplying such important technology to our local hospital is very heart-warming,” Mr Cox said.

“We would like to extend a massive thank you at this time to our sponsors, volunteers and all of the contributors that make this event possible as this purchase would not have been possible without them.”

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Alison Kennedy said the Foundation was lucky to have the incredible support of the Lions Club of Toowoomba West.

“The Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland is a fantastic community event which not only provides an incredible Christmas experience for its visitors, but also generates incredible support for local organisations,” Mrs Kennedy said.

Lion Margaret De Nooyer Lions Club of Toowoomba West

Lion Margaret De Nooyer, Lion Bill Griffin, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation CEO Alison Kennedy, Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland Chairman Lion Marshall Cox, Lion Jan Griffin, Lion David Orton

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PRESERVATION OF MONUMENT DEDICATED TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL MIRACLE Our Club has just completed the first of our Centennial Lions projects, that being the construction of a replica of one end of one of the bug breeding sheds, 4 of which were originally constructed 90 years ago, to provide protection for the bug breeding cages where the Cactoblastis insect was bred and subsequently distributed to all the areas of eastern Australia infested with the dreaded prickly pear. Originally imported as a hedge in early settlement, the prickly pear was out of control and covered millions of hectares of good arable farmland, rendering the land useless. Scientists travelled the world seeking a biological solution which would attack the pear but, most importantly, not attack native flora and fauna. They found the answer in Argentina and so began an environmental miracle. The Cactoblastis moth lays its eggs on the prickly pear plant and, within a very short period of time, the eggs hatch and the larvae attack the pear by eating the tissue of the pear’s leaves. The descendants of the late Tom Cole had erected a monument to this wonderful insect some 6 kilometres west of Chinchilla but just as the original insects in the bug breeding cages needed protection from the elements, so too did the monument erected in their honour.

Our Lions Club was approached and the project to build a one tenth replica of one of the original sheds was born. The timing of the project made it an ideal Centennial Project given that, as Lions, we would be celebrating 100 years in 2017 and the Cactoblastis phenomena would be celebrating 90 years in 2017.

Sourcing and using recycled materials, no less than 500 service hours were expended on the project which is now conservatively valued at $20,000. It should be noted that all the materials were donated by local Chinchilla business houses and Lions members. Three local tradies kindly donated three long days each to facilitate the actual initial construction and Lions members then filled in the “gaps”, of which there were many. The end product is a “shed” to be proud of that should be still standing after another 90 years. In our Lions Centennial Year, the Lions Club of Chinchilla is proud to have been a major partner in preserving a vital piece of environmental history.

The monument now also has a replica of one of the original bug breeding cages in place. The replica was constructed by a member of our Lions Club using old photographs and letters as a guide. The monument actually sits on a private property which changed hands soon after construction was completed. The new landowners were so keen to maintain the preservation of this unique part of early history they soon became members of our Club and one of our members is actually the grandson of the original selector of the land. We invite our Lions family to visit the Chinchilla Cactoblastis Monument when next you travel to our part of the world.

Lindsay Marsden Project Chair

Lions Club of Chinchilla

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MALENY BLACKALL RANGE NEWS The Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range recently joined with the Smocking Guild of Queensland in presenting the Maternity Ward of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with a Masi mo Neo natal P ulse Ox imeter, which is vital in measu ring the amount of oxyg en in babies’ blood. T he meter was presented to Che ryl Rut herford, the Midwifery Unit Manager at a L ions dinner at T he Orangery by P resident Co lin S inclair a nd Ro byn T indal, P resident of the G uild.

T he L ions C lub also presented another 6 bags to the Maternity Ward for DV Con nect patients. More than thirty of these bags are required yearly for victims of violence as well as other needy new mothers in the area. T hey contain all the nece ssa ry toiletries and undies for new mums as well as new clothing disp osable nappies, towel, toiletries and a handmade felt toy for the new babies, all in a handmade nappy bag for convenience of storing a nd handling .

LIONS INFORMATION DAY

On Sat. Feb.17th. Zones 3 and 4 combined to host a Lions Information Day, led by the Co-ordinator of the District Global Leadership Team, Richard Williams. Twenty-Three Lions attended: the newest Lion had been a member for nine days and one visitor was there because of his interest in joining a club.

Richard invited questions/comments from the participants about the things clubs need and the things the wider Lions Movement needs. He led us through the basic structures of the organisation and tested us on some of the many acronyms to be found in Lions publications.

After morning tea, Richard attempted to deal with the wide variety of topics people had suggested for discussion. They included leadership in the local club; education of Lions members; getting clubs involved in the district; communication; simplifying leadership roles for people with a heavy work load; modernising clubs; getting new members and managing conflict.

Time ran out, but all participants have since received links to useful websites, information about learning opportunities and a summary of the topics covered. Hopefully, all those present shared the feelings of a new Lion who e-mailed to say: “It was a valuable opportunity to learn, reflect and position ourselves for our time with Lions.”

Our thanks go to Lion Richard Williams for his willingness to lead these days and for his excellent presentation.

Wilma Proudlock & David Orton

Chairmen, Zones 3&4.

Colin Sinclair, Cheryl Rutherford and Robyn Tindall at the presentation.

Cheryl Rutherford, Christine Smith and Judy Brodie

The participants who attended the day.

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BRANCH CLUB OF CALOUNDRA WEST

Lions Branch Club of Caloundra West held a fundraising BBQ at Bunnings Caloundra on Sunday 28th January for a 3 year old Sunshine Coast boy, Lachlan.

Lachlan is a happy and caring little boy who last year was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and he is currently working with early intervention therapists to support his development. Unfortunately, after further testing it was discovered that Lachlan also has a rare chromosomal deletion which is currently being further investigated by medical geneticists.

Due to this and autism Lachlan is currently considered non-verbal and requires the use of a picture exchange communication system (PECS) which costs over $1000 in order to communicate with his family and therapists.

We are delighted to announce that the money raised from this BBQ will be sufficient for the purchase of this equipment for Lachlan and will assist him to move forward in the face of adversity.

We would also like to thank everyone in our community who not only bought food and drinks during our BBQ but also donated funds via our collection tins to assist this very deserving little boy.

The

Lachlan

It was recently brought to our attention that a parent with two children attending the new Baringa State School in Caloundra West, where all students attending this school must have an iPad from year 1, was only in a position to afford 1 iPad for school work. We were very pleased to assist this year 4 student by purchasing and donating to her a 5th generation iPad and Griffin Survival All Terrain Rugged Case together with App store care for all school required apps and a Cygnet Optishield tempered glass screen protector. This donation came to approximately $600 and the student and family were so appreciative when members of our club presented it to them.

Lions Branch Club of Caloundra West was formed 21/2 years ago and has already made huge contributions both financially and with their member’s time for the local community and are hoping to bring more members into the Club so that even more work and fundraising can be achieved.

The branch meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at

7.15pm at The Bellvista Meeting Place, 18 Lomond

Crescent, Caloundra West. ALL WELCOME.

For further information please contact the Membership Chairman Lorraine Hendy on 0419 248 548 or email caloundra-west@lionsq3.org.au

CABINET IN SESSION

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LIONS CLUB OF TENERIFFE CHARTER

On Saturday 10 February 2018, The Lions Club of Teneriffe became a duly chartered Lions Club. Since June 2015, the Club has been run as a Branch Club under the guiding hand of the Lions Club of Brisbane Bunya, but membership has continued to grow, and the Club is now fully fledged and flown the nest…

Significantly, Teneriffe Lions is the first Q3 District Lions Club Charter Celebration in the Brisbane City Council area in nine years! Members and fellow Lions were out in force to celebrate at the sold-out event which was held at the ANFE Italian Club in Newstead.

Club President, Scott Young said, “with support from our members and our increasing profile in our local community, membership has continued to grow, and we are now well and truly entrenched into the Lions Community as a proud chartered Club.”

Kevin Hedges from the Lions Club of Brisbane Bunya is a Guiding Lion to Lions Club of Teneriffe and says “I have been very fortunate to have had involvement with Teneriffe Club since they were formed as a Branch Club in June 2015 and have witnessed their membership growth and the positive impact they have had in their local community. As a Guiding Lion to the newly chartered Club, I will have a role in assisting the members to realize their responsibilities, the benefits and the satisfaction that come from Lions membership.”

Teneriffe

Club Members

The Lions Club of Teneriffe participates in and supports a number of community fundraising programs in the local area such as:

• Lions Christmas cakes and puddings, • Teneriffe Festival, • Pride Fair Day, • Election day sausage sizzles, • Walk4Brain Cancer in New Farm Park • Alzheimer's memory walk & jog, • Clean Up Australia Day, • Daffodil Day, • New Farm Primary School fete, • Trinity Pantry, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, • Ekka Sundaes for Prince Charles Hospital

Foundation, • ANZAC Day in Teneriffe & New Farm, • New Farm Neighborhood Centre, • Christmas Carols New Farm Park, and • Powerhouse Markets.

Within the Lions family, the Club also supports

• Lions Recycle for Sight, and • Lions Medical Research Foundation

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REGIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES

STRAIT ISLANDER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR.

A pillar of the Aboriginal community, Debra Anderson works tirelessly to improve the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the Oakey community and throughout the region.

Debra is a proud Murri woman, born of an Aboriginal father and raised by her Aunty who is an Eidsvold Elder from the Willi Willi tribe. Debra was born and raised in Toowoomba and her husband is from the Wakka Wakka tribe in Gayndah.

Outgoing and inspiring, Debra believes that you have to surround yourself with motivated, respectful, and positive role models and encourages Aboriginal people to achieve greatness in work and life.

Debra was deeply involved in the Oakey Reconciliation Group and its organisation of NAIDOC and Sorry Day events at the Oakey State High School and in the Oakey community, supporting the establishment of an Aboriginal Dance Troupe in Oakey that has spread to a wider audience, and fostering young Aboriginal artists whose work is now sold throughout the world.

Debra was inspirational in establishing and running the annual RUOK Day in Oakey and was heavily involved in the Oakey 7-Day Makeover in 2017. She has recently become a member of the Oakey Lions Club, lending her commitment and passion to the broader community.

Debra has a keen interest in Rugby League, supporting her husband and sons over many years in the Oakey Bears Junior and Senior teams.

Debra has worked for Toowoomba Regional Council; Queensland Health; and schools, assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members with housing, health, employment, youth issues and referrals.

Debra Anderson is well deserving of the Toowoomba Region Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Citizen of the Year Award.

RECENT PROJECTS AT

LIONS CAMP DUCKADANG

Extension to PDG Phil Mitchell Garage. Donations by Phil and Lions Club of Lake Currimundi-Kawana made this possible.

Solar Panels on roof of Hamilton Hall, funded by a successful

grant application.

New hoist at pool for disabled persons, made by Tim Logan

of Clifton Lions.

Drake Tennis Court, after repainting by Aspley Lions.

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REBUILDING WORKSHOPS

Over the weekend of 24/25 February, our District was very lucky to host Past Council Chairman Lou Onley, who is the Multiple District Global Membership Team (GMT) Extension Team Leader. Lou ran two workshops for us, the first on Saturday at Gatton and the second on Sunday at Murrumba Downs.

Clubs represented at Gatton were Gatton, Toowoomba City, Ipswich, Clifton, Toowoomba Wilsonton, Esk, Westbrook and Districts, Laidley, Lowood and Cecil Plains. Donna Hedges from Brisbane Bunya and Debbie Williams from Brisbane Inner North, both from our District GMT assisted Lou on the day.

On the Sunday, clubs represented included North Lakes, Brisbane Bunya, Herston Club Branch, Brisbane Bardon, Caboolture East, Maleny-Blackall Range, Brisbane Inner North, Pine Rivers, Narangba, Samford, Brisbane Oxley-Sherwood, Brackenridge Central, Caloundra and Caloundra West. District Governor, Rodd Sommerville from Q4 was also present.

Lou spoke with passion about ways to attract more members to our clubs and one of the exercises he had participants do could easily be done at a club meeting. In their groups, participants were given ten minutes to record as many projects as they could that their clubs were involved in.

These form the basis for any conversations with possible new members as selling points. Rather than just saying, we fundraise to help people in our community, tell people exactly what projects your club does.

Below is the list compiled by the “Roving Pines” team on the Sunday:

• Pancake breakfasts • Student awards • Children of Courage • Youth of the Year • Clean Up Australia • Moreton Bay 100 Bike Ride • Pine Rivers Historical Village garden • Moreton Bay Regional Council festival • Built a unit for Youth at risk (Clyde House)

Lions Youth Emergency Accommodation Centre

• Adding extra bedroom to Clyde House • Collect stamps & spectacles to benefit

underprivileged • School Chaplaincy support • Senior Citizen’s Week activities • Dog Shows •

• Brass Band Concerts • Christmas Cake sales • Catering – sausage sizzles • Donations to Lions projects • Partnerships with other Lions clubs

Once your club has their list, decide which ones to prioritise when talking to members of the public. Usually people want to know how the club assists in the local area first. But if someone asks whether you help globally, then you could talk about LCIF and how money from this fund is distributed or about the Spectacle recycling program. The opportunities are endless!

But as Lou stressed, we all have to be ready with an answer that is compelling and succinct in order to grab that person’s attention. Telling people we raise money by doing sausage sizzles isn’t going to attract new members.

So, what are you waiting for?

Debbie Williams

New Clubs Chair

"Ice Breaker"

Sunday Attendees