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The Lions Family go the Extra MileLions Clubs International District 105EA - News and views including those of District Governor Nigel Folkard

Issue 8March2017

The Way Ahead for 105 EAThe redistricting forms that Lion Clubs completed, and returned by the31st December 2016, have been analysed. The results are as follows105 EA had the greatest number of responses forms, returned at 69.8 %.The Lions Clubs in 105 EA voted by nearly 4 to 1 to accept the redistrictingproposals of 8 Districts. This would mean that 105 EA would remain intact,and would merge with part of District 105 E, to have a combinedmembership of 2020. A solid base to continue to grow, so that our Districthas a sustainable, long term future.This resolution will be on the agenda at MD Convention in Blackpool onthe business day the 22nd April 2017, where Lions will have theopportunity, to vote on the long term future of keeping District 105 EAintact.Another resolution which will be on this agenda will be the merging of105 Districts E and C.If this was voted on and passed, it would mean that these two districts will come out of transition,with more, than 1250 Lion members. But it would leave three 105 Districts in transition - 105 EA,105 NE and 105 BN with each below 1250 Lion members.If the first resolution is passed e.g. to vote and pass on the 8 Districts, this second resolution ofmerging E and C will fall, and not be voted on.To book your place on to this MD Convention in Blackpool to vote to keep 105EA intact, please visitthe website www.md105convention.uk

Marie CurieThe Multi District has links with the Marie Curie organization, with many LionsClubs helping out, on their collection day. To further these links the 180 MarieCurie Charity shops will have a spectacles collection box, and will also give

out Message in a Bottle units. Details of these arrangements are being finalized.I continue with my swimming training each week-day, to complete the 1.5K Marie Curie Swimathon.This will be on the 7th April at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre. If you would like to form a teamfor this event, called "Pride of the Pool", please contact me. This event is taking place over theweek-end, at many swimming pools across the UK.District Quiz My sincere Congratulations to our winners of the District 105 EA DistrictQuiz Braintree Lions Club, well done. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, with fun and

fellowship, in this keenly fought competition.105 EA District Convention 16th -19th March 2017 PeterboroughSo many Lions have worked so hard during the year, to make this a very specialConvention, especially as it’s in our Centennial year. Please show your support ifyou have not done so already, by booking now. www.lions105ea-convention.co.uk I look forward to seeing you all at our 105 EA District Convention, inPeterborough.

District Governor 105EA

LiONS ROAR

DG Nigel at Swaffham’sCentennial Reception

Diary Dates on Page 2

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(Devised by VDG Derek Prior) Answers on page 3

1. Who is the Convention Host for the 2017 EAConvention?

2. Global Membership Team Coordinator (GMTCoordinator) PDG Paul Martin is a member ofwhich club?

3. Which Hotel is the venue for the Multiple DistrictConvention on the 3rd weekend in April 2017?

4. The EA Convention Host Night on 17th March haswhat theme?

5. How many Resolutions have been accepted fordebate at MD Convention?

6. Who was District Secretary before David Pope(Peterborough)?

7. Which District Governor of EA in 1989 - 90became Chairman of Council?

8. In which year was the Melvin Jones Fellowshipestablished?

9. When was the EA District Handbook last revised?10. The United States Mint has issued a coin to

celebrate the Lions Centenary. What value of coin?

The Official “Calls to Convention” are published on the 105EA District Website for our District Conventionbeing held at The Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, on Saturday 18th March 2017 and the Multiple DistrictConvention being held at The Norbreck Hotel, Blackpool, on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 2017.

New Members - January 2017Attleborough 2013 Thomas LambertAttleborough 2013 Natasha ManionChelmsford Julian FennerHaverhill Carol CianciolaLong Stratton Eileen BeckettSouthend on Sea Andrew ZelkinWhittlesey Phil Knighton

DG Nigel’s Diary for MarchSat 04-Mar Attleborough 2013 Lions Club CASun 05-Mar Sheringham & Cromer Lions CAThu 09-Mar Southend-on-Sea Lions ClubSat 11-Mar Southend Lions M.C. CollectionTue 14-Mar Lions UN Day LondonThu 16-Mar 105EA Convention. Peterborough

Fri 17-Mar 105 EA Convention.

Sat 18-Mar 105 EA Convention.

Sun 19-Mar 105EA Convention.Sun 26-Mar Castle Point Lions Club CA

VDG Derek’s Diary for MarchFri 03-Mar DG Mentoring DinnerSat 04-Mar Billericay BookstallSat 04-Mar Billericay Marie Curie CollectionSat 04-Mar Lowestoft Charter Anniversary

Mon 06-Mar Billericay Club Visit to IpswichLions

Sat 11-Mar District BS ConventionSun 12-Mar District BS ConventionMon 13-Mar Billericay Lions Business MeetingTue 14-Mar UN Day at Houses of ParliamentThu 16-Mar EA District ConventionFri 17-Mar EA District ConventionSat 18-Mar EA District ConventionSun 19-Mar EA District Convention

Thu 23-Mar Billericay Club Visit to SouthendLions

SattoFri

25-Mar

31-MarVacation in Scotland

2VDG Mandy’s Diary for MarchSat 04-Mar Attleborough 2013 Lions CAFri 17-Mar EA Convention PeterboroughSat 18-Mar EA Convention PeterboroughSun 19-Mar EA Convention Peterborough

QUIZDEVISER

Throughout the past couple ofyears the monthly quiz in EA’sLions Roar has been produced

by VDG Derek Prior.

Please would someone like tovolunteer to write the questions(and answers) for this monthly

feature.

Details from Editor John Fox onlionsroar@lions105ea.com

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1. John Potter (March); 2. UEA Campus Club; 3. Norbreck Castle, Blackpool;4. As it's St Patrick's Day, there will be an Irish theme; 5. 17; 6.PDG Rex Palmer (Leigh on Sea);

7. PCC Ron Wade (Thetford (Breckland)); 8. 1973; 9. September 2016; 10. Silver dollar.

How did you get on? If you scored 5 or fewer - The District Handbook is available athttp://www.lions105ea.com/Docs/Lions%20Clubs%20International%20105EA%20Manual.pdf

If you scored 6 or 7 - well done. If you scored 8 or 9 - wow! very well doneIf you scored 10 out of 10 - in what way were you cheating?

Swaffham Town Council hosted a CivicReception for tocelebrate the Centenary of LionsInternational. The Lions were formed bya business man, Melvin Jones, in

Chicago, USA in 1917, with the view of working in and supportingcommunities. Today there are Lions Clubs in 208 countries. The inviteeswho came from local government, Lions of East Anglia as well as localdignitaries, were greeted by the Mayor of Swaffham, Paul Darby, and

Swaffham Lions President John Collins and given awelcoming drink.The Assembly Rooms were full of displays showing thework that Lions International does in the community,especially funding areas where national disastershave occurred, as well as photos of the SwaffhamLions, who were formed in 1984, at work and playThe Town Cryer was Master of Ceremonies and

introduced the Mayor who spoke of the work that the Lionsdo in the community, John Collins replied with a thank you to theCouncil for hosting the reception.Nicola Claxton, President of Swaffham Lionesses, proposed a toast to Swaffham Lions,this was followed by a toast to Lions International by Lions District Governor Nigel Folkard.

PDG Jim Cawte (EA) andPDG John Saville (A)receive banners fromSwaffham President John

A very special day took place in the town of March particularly for its young people, arranged by . This was because twenty one of them were picking up Young Leaders in Service awards.

Which accredited their sheer will and determination to help in the local community. The Young Leaders inService awards recognises the time the young peoplehave given up to help others. There was an equalhanding out of certificates between Local hangouts YPMand 20/20 Productions. This shows that young peoplejust want to help in every way they can to make otheryoung people's lives more enjoyable. Certificates werehanded out by Police and Crime Commissioner forCambridgeshire Jason Ablewhite, March Town Mayorand Honourary Lion Andrew Donnelly and ofcourse Lion President Ian Groome.

What a fantastic start tothe year!!

Another 10 boxes of spectacles have been sent to Chichester. This was the first shipment ofthe year by .£192 has been collected from the recent sale of spectacle cases. Almost £4,500 has beenraised over the past five years that this has been operating, congratulations to President LizGodden for her efforts and time spent organising this project. Thanks go to the Post Officefor handling all the packages.

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There is no better way to celebrate the Lions centennial birthday than with a cake!. Club member Lion Mags Horton, unveiled this cake at the

clubs annual cheque presentation evening.Over £7,000 was distributed between 8 charities, the major ones being Clacton’sRNLI station and Tendring Specialist Stroke Services. Donations were also given tothe various stores and local businesses that had assisted the club recently.

Lion Simon Smith from Braintree, M.D SOGB Officer, gave a short talk on his, and theLions 105, involvement with the Special Olympics being held in Sheffield later this year. There will be

21 sports events held at 13 venues over a space of 4 days, with an anticipated 2,500 competitors attendingalong with their support, so there is a great deal of organising to be done.Clacton on Sea Lions handed a cheque for £500 to help with equipment supplies. The club will also havemembers assisting as ‘games makers’.Considered as one of the hardest quiz sheets for several years, based on North American Cities, the winnerswere announced.Despite collecting £2,500 in sales and donations only 33 entries were returned. The winners were all thosewho had entered online, Liz Gibbins from Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire, won £50 with 89 correctanswers. Other winners came from Bushey, Hemel Hempstead and Chesterfield.The money received went to a local charity the Messy Church, a centre for childrenand adults with all forms of disabilities.Clacton on Sea Lions President Liz Godden presented the cheque to Trish Hahn,founder of the Messy Church Centre, who herself has a child with Cerebral Palsey.The money will go to provide much needed equipment, and assist with runningcosts for the Centre. Currently there are only 6 such centres around the country,Trish is opening a 7th in Liverpool later this year.

Trevor Quince was recognised by Lions Clubs International have served the Club for 40 years! 1976 to 2016and beyond! The picture shows him receiving a letter from the International President. He also received a40-year pin which was presented to him by Ian Groome the president of .

As all Lions are committed to helping the local community Trevor hasbeen leading the way for many years. His Health is not what it used tobe but he still plays an active part in March Lions. He is alwaysencouraging members to go that extra mile for the community and isalways first to volunteer where he can. He has brought many people intothe club over the years and would ask anybody reading this to get intouch as Lions has been one of the best things in his life.

The Tendring Peninsula in the north east part of Essex has unfortunately severallocations that are victims to social deprivation. Within this area lies Jaywick, famousfor its image much publicised on Channel 4, to the west of Clacton on Sea.For the past three years, during winter months, the local Citizens Advice Bureauhave opened a pop up shop ‘Winter Warmers’ offering free clothing along with otheradvice to those in need.As part of helping within the Community, , createdanother Club Centennial Project.

Clacton Lions President Liz Godden and her husband Jim, took along to the Centre in Old Road, 25 bagscontaining 300 articles of clothing, especially coats, jumpers, shoes, even toys that had been collected bymembers.Five other bags were taken to the Salvation Army Citadel, where twice a week they hold either a breakfastmorning, or offer hot meals to those who are homeless. Those who required clothing and had ‘slipped thenet’, were given a ticket to redeem necessary items from their supplies at the Salvation Army shop in thetown.1.5 tons of food was collected during the three day December Food Bank collection held at the Tesco storein Clacton. Members of Clacton on Sea Lions had donated over 100 items. It was estimated that 4,500meals could be provided to those in need.Clacton Lions will be collecting again later in the year to assist the Brightlingsea Town Food Bank.

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Happenings at Swaffham & District Lions

This is the evening when we make donations to local charities and deserving causes as a result of ourfund-raising throughout the year. It is also the occasion when we are able to publicly thank our volunteersand those who sponsor our fund-raising events. Without their help we could not raise these funds, or carryout our work in the community. We call them S.M.I.L.Es – Supporting Mersea Island Lions Efforts.Our President, Lion Christine Chamberlain, sent her apologies as she is awaiting major spinal surgery. PastPresident Lion Roy Chamberlain led the proceedings and introduced our distinguished guests LionsInternational 105EA District Governor Lion Nigel Folkard and his wife Marion, Zone Chairman Lion SandieBriault and her husband Lion Tony, and the West Mersea Town Council Deputy Mayor Robert Jenkins andhis wife Sue.Donations given to charities and deserving causes during the past year was over £13,000.£10.000 was presented to the following charities during the evening:-Essex Air Ambulance; Mersea Island Packing Shed; Mersea Island Explorer Scouts; Mersea Island FirstResponders; 1st Mersea Island Guides; Mersea Island Blind Spot; Mersea Island Junior Rugby FootballClub; Mersea Island Junior Squash Club; Mersea Island Methodist Church Toddler Group; Mersea IslandFree Church Toddler Group; Mersea Island RNLI; Mersea Island Festival; Action for Family Carers; ColchesterHospital Cancer Campaign; Colchester Hospital Time Garden; Tools with a Mission; BikeActive; RevitaliseRespite Holidays; Lions 105EA District Governor Lady's Charity – Cystic Fibrosis and Lions 105 DistrictCentennial Project – Hearing Dogs.Donations were made to clubs and individuals during the past year when the Club had been asked forfinancial help. Some of the ways in which we have helped this year are:-Taking a group of foster children to the Lions Children's Fun Day at Great Yarmouth Circus; Children inNeed; Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal; Supporting the Zone Wardens in their work with the School andElderly on Mersea Island; A Christmas Day lunch and tea for 31 people home-alone on Christmas Day anda defibrillator sited at Cudmore Grove.The monies enabling us to support these worthy causes had been raised by:-Manning the gate at a Waldegraves Car Boot Sale; Selling raffle tickets on behalf of the Mersea Food Drinkand Leisures Festival; Round the Island All Terrain Race (half marathon) and 5 & 10 Mile Races; The AnnualLions Summer Show and Transport and Classic Car Show; Car-parking for the Colchester and District ScooterRally; Selling mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls at Mersea Lights-up; The Christmas Street Collectionfor the Home-alone Christmas Dinners and Donations from our beach-hut which is available for use in thecommunity.

Once again we are most grateful to David Lord of Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park for enabling us tohold this annual event in the Wheatsheaf. We are particularly indebted to Chris Parsons and all his staffwho do so much to make the evening such a huge success. We were so delighted to receive a furthercheque for £2,105 from Waldegraves to kick start our fund-raising for this coming year.Our Greatest achievement of the year! - Our new Lions Community Mini Bus which was parked outsideduring the evening.Our thanks to all who have made donations and helped make this possible.

MERSEA ISLAND LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHEQUE PRESENTATIONAND THANK-YOU EVENING ~ FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2017

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What could be a better way of celebrating the coming of British Summer Time than exploring thebest of Norfolk’s countryside? are challenging cyclists from all over

Britain to cycle from the heart of Norfolk up to the coast and back, a total of 208km or 129 miles.Starting from the historic Swaffham Assembly Rooms, the ride heads east toWymondham before heading north to Holt, along the coast road to Walsinghambefore heading home via Downham Market. The ride is being organised by IceniAudax under the Audax UK regulations ensuring rider safety and third-partyinsurance. All profits from this ride are going to Lions which operates in 208countries and is celebrating its 100th year in 2017. Further information canbe found at the Audax UK web sitehttp://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-10 or by phoning Jonathan on01760 722 800.

Swaffham & District Lions’ Charity Cycle Challenge

Huntingdon Grafham Water Lions Clubannounce the date of their Annual Safari Walk and this year’s Charity.

Since 1979 have held their Annual Safari Walk, a sponsoredwalk around Grafham Water, on the third Sunday in May.In the past 37 years the walk has raised over £200K benefiting many local charities and plenty of interestfrom local Charities, Clubs and Individuals, interested in raising money for their own worthy cause.Walkers retain 90% of the money raised for their own chosen cause and 10% is donated to the Lions Clubchosen charity. The Lions Club deal with all the organisation required for a successful day, all participantsneed do is to obtain sponsors, do the walk, and collect the money.

Last year’s walk enabled us to contribute £1000 to The Lions UK Disaster Fund from the 10% contributionsfrom walkers, and we hope that this year we can raise the same, if not more, for our chosen cause. Anygroups or individuals interested in taking part, or for further information, should contact:

Lion Peter Wallwork on 01487 834669.This year Lions Clubs International celebrate their Centenary and we hope to get a good turnout for ourvery worthy cause, East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) (Registered Charity No 1083876).Few people realise that EAAA are a registered charity reliant solely on voluntary contributions, receivingno regular support from Government or National Lottery funding. We never know when we might need thewonderful service they provide.

If you are unable to participate, and would like to help, donations can be made online via:www.eaaa.org.uk Please mention Lions Safari Walk as the reason for your donation.

President and Welfare Officer presented Paul and Pat Lamb anAppreciation Certificate for all the support they have offered the Beccles Lions over the years.Lion President Fred Helsdon said “We really value the generous giving and support people offer to the cluband as Paul and Pat Lamb have been offering their time and support in various ways over the years theClub felt that we should recognise this by presenting them with our Club’s Appreciation Certificate.The Club’s Welfare Officer, Lion Dermot Wesley-Smith said “Each year without fail Paul and Pat provide lotsof goods for the Christmas Parcels we produce for the elderly as well as donating various items throughoutthe year, as and when they can. Over the year’s they have must have given hundreds if not thousands offood items and they are always interested in what the Club is doing within thecommunity too. They have really been fantastic supporters of the Club andwe felt this was one way we could say thank you to them.”Paul Lamb added “We know people need help at different times of the yearso Pat and myself don’t really see what we do as being amazing it’s just ourway of helping people when we can. We also have seen how Beccles Lionsand other local charities try to help people in need and we feel it’s only rightto support them when we can.”

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EA Lioness News

Saturday 11th February saw the Clash of the Titans, or morecommonly known as the .After an epic battle between the six participating Teams, allof which were in the lead at some point during the Quiz, theFinal Scores only had 5 points separating the Leader fromthose in last position. So with two teams in joint first place,with a total of 78 points, the dilemma for the organisers wasto decide who should be deemed the winner, as both teamsalso scored equal on the Marathon Round, the organiserspondered over the fairest way to award the winning team.Eventually the only round separating the 2 Teams was theJoker Round, so with great pleasure, it was announced thatBraintree Lions from Zone 2B were declared the winners.DG Nigel Folkard presented the winners with the trophy, anda bottle of wine for each member of the team, ‘it’s thirstywork you know, participating in a quiz!!’

District Quiz Winners from Braintree Lionswith DG Nigel

were given a talk by SERV, Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers, better known as theNorfolk Blood Bikers.Iain Grimes and Les Spencer, both volunteers, gave a fascinatingillustrated insight into the work they do. The Norfolk branch of theservice, which is run totally by volunteers, was formed in 2011 witha team of volunteers fund raising to purchase two bikes. The bikesnew cost £16,000 or a good second hand one could cost around£8000. The group receive no government funding and rely ondonations and fund raising which is carried out by a team ofvolunteers. The group has grown over the years and now has sixtyriders and fifteen controllers. They work on a rota basis with fourriders and one controller on call each night. They now have eightbikes and two cars which transport blood and plasma to the mainNorfolk hospitals. Over one thousand trips were made last year covering eleven thousand miles. Just recentlythey have started to transport Donor Breast Milk to hospitals.Following the talk the Lions thanked Iain and Les for the insight into the service and donated £500 to theorganisation.

Les Spencer and Iain Grimes withLion President John Collins,

Miranda McCoy from St Nicholas Hospice Care wasinvited to . Past

President Dorothypresented her witha cheque for£1000 in support ofNicky’s Way.Nicky’s Way is opento any child or youngperson who has

been bereaved and is a resident of West Suffolk orThetford. Support and lasting friendships can developbetween those who attend. If you wish to know moreabout Nicky’s Way call the Hospice on 01284 766133.

DG Nigel with some members ofWitham Lionesses at the MD

Lioness Conference