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THE PRIDE OF EMU PLAINS
*AWARD WINNING *
Newsletter of the Lions Club of Emu Plains
SEPTEMBER 2019 This newsletter is being produced by Publicity Officer, Jim Devine.
Thanks to all those who have submitted ideas, material and random
thoughts.
Acknowledgement to country. I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the
land on which this newsletter is being produced; Emu Plains, which is the traditional land of the Darug people.
I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and I recognise their continuing connection to land, water
and community.
COMING EVENTS 2019 (also please double-check Facebook and the website for late changes/updates) SEPTEMBER
Steptember Cerebral Palsy Alliance-Month of fundraising
Wednesday Sep 4 Emu Plains Lions Business Meeting
Friday Sep 6 Legacy Badge Day
Saturday Sep 7 Chocolate Wheel, Westfield Penrith Plaza
Ronald McDonald House Charity Ball, Sydney Int;l Convention Centre
Saturday Sep 14 Chocolate Wheel, Westfield Penrith Plaza
Wednesday Sep 18 Emu Plains Lions Bistro meeting
Saturday Sep 21 Chocolate Wheel, Westfield Penrith Plaza
Wednesday Sep 25 Volunteers Expo, The Mondo
Saturday Sep 28 Chocolate Wheel, Westfield Penrith Plaza
Barnardo’s BBQ
Thursday Nov 21 Youth of the Year Dinner
If you want to assist at the Chocolate Wheel in Westfield Plaza, Penrith (that operates every Saturday
morning), please contact John Choma on 4735 5120. Just let John know when you are available and you can be
rostered on for one Saturday morning per month for a few hours or on any Saturday you like, as often as you
like. If you would like to assist on any other of the events shown within this newsletter, or on the website or
Facebook page, please contact Dave Markham (Activities & Projects Manager) on 4735 1817 or 0431 787161.
Friends of Lions can volunteer to help at the any of the above events (except the Business Meetings) If a Friend
of Lions wishes to attend a Business Meeting to gain further insight as to the workings of the Club, please
contact the Club. All members, partners and Friends of Lions are invited to attend the informal Dinner
Meetings and Guest Speaker Nights, if they so desire. Don’t forget your Roster Days on the Chocolate Wheel.
If you have to change a roster day on the Chocolate Wheel please let Jim Devine know so the Roster on the
website can be altered (email: [email protected]).
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REMINDER
Members, if you misplace your latest newsletter or Chocolate Wheel roster, you can view them in the
‘Members Only’ section of the website. What? You’ve forgotten your password? Contact Webmaster, Jim
Devine to confirm your password.
Major Sponsor
MOUNTAIN BLUE CAFE
Some lucky winners of our raffles this year have been treated to vouchers to Mountain Blue Café, Glenbrook.
It’s just a short drive up the Motorway, where you’ll enjoy a diverse menu, especially enjoyable for ‘all day’
breakfast or a lunch, and why not follow it up with a browse through the gift shop and a look at the panorama
painting. A very pleasant experience!
COVER PAGE
The cover page of this newsletter was designed by Daena Madon, a student at
Penrith Anglican College.
Daena is also a regular contributor of articles to this newsletter (e.g. see ‘YOTY
participants, where are they now?’ in the last newsletter) and assists with
Facebook posts. Daena is pictured right with her Mum, Farah, Penrith City
Council’s Citizen of the Year for 2019.
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[Sponsor of Membership brochure]
[Sponsor of ‘Ode to a Lion’ brochure]
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Like and Follow us at Lions Club of Emu Plains Inc.
For the period 3 –30 Aug our posts reached 1.3k, with 641 post
engagements with 0 new page likes.
The posts this month have been on David Reid, a resident at Edinglassie
Nursing Home, which captures the spirit of what Lions do. With stories
also on Awareness for DonateLife and Parkinson’s plus Return and Earn,
celebrating our winning newsletter and our presentation of a cheque to
Nepean Hospital for recliner chairs in the discharge lounge.
If you have a good story to tell, there’s an audience out there!
And don’t forget our Website; http://emuplains.nsw.lions.org.au/
CHATTERBOX CAFÉ – Great coffee,
great food, great service
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
PROJECT ‘STICKY DOTS’
A big ‘Thank You’ to Brendan McKeown of Click Media for giving the Club a project that we named ‘Sticky
Dots’ as the requirement was placing double sided adhesive dots onto a pamphlet and affixing a fridge magnet,
then placing it all in an envelope, sealing it and repeat the procedure 10,000 times! The donation for the task
was greatly appreciated. Now if I could just get the dots off my hands!!!
Click Media
ph 4722 9170 or [email protected]
Supplier of Lions Club mobile signage and specialty
printing needs.
ANOTHER THANK YOU
Cains Glass Service repaired our ‘ALF’ frame used
for Grant presentations but would not accept payment.
We recommend you remember that and support them
when you need any of their services;
https://www.cainsglassservice.com.au/services/
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s NSW is a for purpose organisation providing
essential services to people living with Parkinson’s, their
families and carers. Services currently include an InfoLine
staffed by Parkinson's specialist nurses, Neurological Nurses in
the community, over 70 Support Groups, counselling, education
seminars and we also fund research to find new treatments and ultimately a cure.
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition which affects the brain's ability to control movement and
may also be associated with other symptoms including mood, depression and anxiety. There is no cure.
In Australia, every hour of every day someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's. Latest research suggest up to
212,000* (1 in 117) Australians are living with Parkinson's. Whilst the majority of people affected are over 60
at the time of diagnoses, 18% are of working age and 10% are under the age of 40.
The Unity Walk held on Sun 25 Aug aims to bring people together to show support for loved ones and
remember those touched by Parkinson’s. Over the past 11 years this event has raised over $1,000,000 thanks to
the efforts of more than 16,700 participants. You can still donate to ‘TEAM DEVINE’ at:
https://unity2019.everydayhero.com/au/jack
Parkinson’s NSW is a non-Government funded organisation.
Support for PD sufferers and their carers see Nepean and Blue Mountains Parkinson’s Support Group
(www.bmpsg.org) which meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Penrith RSL. Contact the Coordinator,
Vivienne Ross; on 47379141 or 0404836921 or [email protected]
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AWARD WINNING NEWSLETTER
As I think I’ve mentioned (numerous times) I am proud that this
humble little publication is the winner of the Ted Tricker Memorial
Trophy Bulletin Award for the best newsletter in Lions District
201N5, for the 3rd year in a row.
It is only right and proper that the trophy be shared amongst those
who supported it from its’ creation to its’ current iteration.
So, I would like, for the next month, for Mark Nielsen to hold the
trophy, in recognition of his wonderful work on ' Mark’s Connection
Column', and various other stories on his extraordinary talent for
fundraising.
PENRITH SHOW
The Penrith Show was held on the Aug weekend 24-25. It was a
time that the local Zone Lions Clubs of Emu Plains, Penrith,
Cambridge Park, plus Winmalee and Kings Langley got together to
do what we do best … WE SERVE!
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FLOWERS BY JAROON Emu Plains Florist Lennox. To order by phone, please call (02) 4735-1106 ask for
Craig or Jaroon.•
Providing a full range of custom floral designs with a focus on your special
requirements.
COMMENDATION
At the District Changeover, the Emu Plains Club received a special
commendation award for having the Best Public Relations project for the story of
David Reid, an Edinglassie Nursing Home resident.
Pictured right is Jim Devine with the ‘best newsletter’ trophy and President, Alan
Cooper with the commendation.
NEW MEMBER
We welcome Steven Wallace,
pictured left, between his sponsor, Jim
Devine (L) and President Alan Cooper
(R) receiving his Members kit at the
Bistro meeting on Aug 21.
Amcal Max Emu Plains, Lennox Village, Shop
15, Water Street, Emu Plains, NSW 2750
PH: 02 4735 1303 FAX: 02 4735 6096
Ask for Peter.
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By Sheldon Ross CEO St.Dalfour (Australia) email: [email protected]
info: 800 777 742
It’s Only Words Rediscovering the wonder
and value of the written word.
After a short break I am delighted to be with you
again with this month’s offering.
“To be or not to be that is the question”
Is the opening phrase of the soliloquy in
Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 1
Shakespeare the poet, playwright and actor is
widely regarded as the greatest writer in the
English language and the world’s most renowned
dramatist, often regarded as England’s national
poet, “The Bard of Avon.”
In my earlier years while in school I was taught and
read many of his exceptional works, but was
probably too young to fully appreciate the
implications, morals and purpose of his eloquent
writings.
In reflection many, many years later and having
become somewhat wiser and more worldly, I have
a better understanding of his works.
And was once again it is the correct use of words
that I choose to emphasise in this month’s column.
I begin by asking how Shakespeare would have
viewed the way we use words today in our
communications reasoning and interpretation of our
thoughts actions and hopes.
This thought opened my mind to consider our
evolving world and hurried lifestyle. Surely speed
and time saving has found its way into every nook,
cranny and micron of our daily lives even unto, yes,
the written word.
With the reviews and results of the recent
NAPLAN taking place annually in our schools, it is
clear our children are where it starts, particularly
when it comes to spelling, punctuation and
construction of sentences. Their writing efforts and
learning skills are a window to their future and our
hopes for them also.
As we experience the times and environment of
new generations, we are also witness to the use of
words often or not being lost, both in structure and
expressions with its many consequences.
And so, I chose to add another string to my
proverbial literary bow with a platform and forum
where words, writers, poets, readers and others who
are interested, can be challenged or inspired. I
believe it’s up to us, if we are to participate in the
preservation of the true and meaningful values of
the written word in whichever language it is
written. It is vital for words to remain as they were
intended to be, as the foundation for our unique
human gift which makes us whom we are.
Let us continue to be an example to others with the
appropriate use of words.
As It is written in the Bible
“Man cannot live on bread alone
But by every word the word that proceeds out from
the mouth of God”. Matthew 4:4
My closing paragraphs suggests with the right
words man shall live a life of greater
understanding, reasoning and purpose.
This is a wake-up call to all humanity and for
people who love and appreciate the value of
original words.
Words that shape and form pictures in our minds
eye.
Words that inspire our imagination.
Words that express our inner emotions.
Words that give us hope in those dark places.
Words that inspire and motivate us to awaken our
vision.
Words that simply make more sense....
Yes “to be or not be” is really up to you and me...
Please consider entering the competition as below:
Tell me in 25 words your thoughts or additions to
the above article.
The first 10 responders will receive a pack of 3 new
St Dalfour all natural and cane sugar free fruit
spreads. Please add your name, postal address and
email to: [email protected]
Winners will be notified in next month’s edition all
prizes will be delivered to your nominated address.
Your sincerely
Sheldon Ross
Written August 2019
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LIONS ON THE MOVE
Ross and Lorna Cameron from Sun Valley, the
charter members of the Australian Motorhoming Lions
Club (AMLC).
Further Information:
Contact Len Waddington on 0418902-004.
Email [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS ON LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Our NZ Associate, Alison Johnston, has received a Lions Life
Membership Award; the highest NZ Lions award presented in honour
of New Zealand's only (so far) International President, Lloyd
Morgan, in the 1979/80 Lions year. He declined to accept a
substantial personal gift in recognition of his service but NZ Lions
were determined that his year would receive permanent and lasting
recognition and a charitable trust was set up in his name.
I was very honoured to receive this award, along with a very long-
time fellow Lion, Garth England, at Changeover this year.
Hair Depot Shop 4,
Centro Lennox Shopping
Centre,
Emu Plains, NSW 4735 6225
The Only Behavioural
Optometry Service in
Penrith & The Blue
Mountains Emerald St,
Emu Plains NSW 2750 Ph
4735 4251
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LIAM’S WORLD (brought to you by)
True story
Liam’s young daughter told her father that she
had to tell the class on the following day what
her father did for a job.
So, Liam told her.
When Liam arrived home from work the
following day, he asked his daughter whether
she had told the class what he did?
She replied ‘Yes Daddy I told them you were a
Shoplifter!’
Lim nearly fell over and calmly corrected his
daughter, ‘my dear I’m a shop F-I-T-T-E-R!!!’
A little short
Liam went into a bar and orders seven shots of
Jamieson Irish Whiskey and one Guinness.
The barman lines up shots and goes to get the
Guinness.
When he comes back with the pint, all seven
shots are gone.
The barman says: “Wow! You sure drank those
fast.”
Liam explains: "You would drink fast too if
you had what I have.”
The barman asks: “What do you have?”
Liam reached into his pocket and says: “Fifty
cents!”
Capital
Did you hear about the population of Ireland’s
Capital? It’s Dublin!
Faith healer
Paddy asks, “Liam, how did you get on at the
faith healer meeting last night?”
Liam replies, “He was absolute rubbish. Even
the fella in the wheelchair got up and walked
out !”
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Sponsored by;
MARK’S CONNECTION COLUMN
Hello Fellow Loins,
The Embassy of the United States of America in Australia invited
me to attend a speech on the U.S.-Australia relationship by
The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State of the United States of America
On Sunday August 4, 2019 I was privileged and honoured to be
invited to hear an address given by Mr Michael Pompeo at the
State Library in Sydney.
I was amongst former Prime Ministers, diplomats and
businessmen as he spoke on how he wanted to get down here to as it was important for him as
American diplomacy depends of showing up and talking with your closest friends, the unbreakable
alliance between our two countries, and how the American side sees this developing.
He told a story about a man who epitomized what our friendship is all about here. Our Prime Minister
had told it to President Trump last year, he said it’s so good he felt he needed to share it with us. It was
about Leslie Allen, but everyone in his brigade called him Bull. Bull was an Australian who carried a
stretcher during World War II and won admiration for fearlessly rescuing comrades wounded on the
battlefield. In 1943, American and Australian troops were fighting side by side in what was then the
Territory of New Guinea, taking very heavy casualties. That didn’t stop Bull. Bull had delivered 12
wounded Americans to safety, even carrying them on his back. Secretary Pompeo said that’s what I call
showing up for friends. Bull received America’s Silver Star.
Secretary Pompeo said we are encouraging some of our best and brightest towards the success in this
region, too. He announced the creation of four Indo-Pacific Fulbright Scholarships two funded by the
United States and two funded by Australia to conduct research on the Indo-Pacific region.
He spoke about helping our neighbours secure their economic independence. He spoke how Australia
has supported the US efforts to enforce the UN Security Council resolutions to have the opportunity to
take nuclear threat away from the entire world. He spoke on economics, terrorism and the importance
keeping the waters open saying that we can work together to keep all shipping lanes open, even those
that are further away in the Strait of Hormuz.
It was a wonderful opportunity for me to be part of this event and one I will always remember.
Take care everyone
Mark Nielsen
Year 10 Student at Penrith Anglican College and Friend of Emu Plains Lions
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For enquiries on how you can help,
email [email protected] or
phone 0407 909 447
MAMA LANA’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Sommers Sports Ground Floor, 1 Leonay Parade NSW 2750 4735 1527
RETURN AND EARN CONTRACT TO EMU PLAINS LIONS
Tomra have extended the partnership and our listing on the Return and Earn machines for another 3 months.
From Monday 26th August until 24 November 2019, your local Return and Earn machines at
"Emu Sports Club 1 Leonay Parade Leonay"
"Lennox Village Emu Plains Great Western Hwy & Pyramid St Emu Plains"
will again list you as a local organisation the community can donate to. We will be listed along with the
following 3 NSW-wide organisations:
RSPCA NSW
Careflight NSW
Hello Sunday Morning
Eligibility of drink containers & The Return and Earn scheme;
Most drinks containers between 150ml and three litres can get you a refund. They need to be in good condition
(not broken or crushed), be empty and have the label attached.
The containers can be made of: Glass; Plastic; Aluminium; Steel; Or liquid paperboard (cartons).
CHOCOLATE WHEEL ROLLS OUT RESULT FOR HOSPITAL
In conjunction with the Australian Lions Foundation
we have provided three new recliner chairs for the
Discharge lounge of the Emergency Department at
Nepean Hospital. The chairs cost $ 5,472 for the three,
with the Club raising half and the Australian Lions
Foundation matching them dollar for dollar.
The chairs will not only provide comfort for those
patients undergoing treatment at the Emergency
Department, they will also allow the Department to be
more efficient in their handling of the discharge of
patients.
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YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Last month the Club announced a new partnership for this year’s
Youth of the Year Program, with Domenic Meduri, Licensee of
McDonald’s North St Marys agreeing to provide scholarships of $250 to
the Overall Club winner and $500 to the Overall Area winner of this
year’s Program.
This month comes the announcement that a former Club winner and
District contestant, John Nolan, has agreed to host this year’s Club Final.
John is currently studying Actuarial Studies/Law at the University of NSW.
PREVIOUS CLUB OVERALL YOTY WINNERS (Last 5 years);
2018 Connor Thorpe St Pauls Grammar
2017 Monique Schoebel Penrith Anglican College
2016 Brittany Reeves Penrith Anglican College
2015 John Nolan * Penrith Anglican College
2014 Hannah Davison Penrith Anglican College
* District finalist
Jim Aitken +Partners continue as the Club’s major sponsor overall and the National YOTY sponsor is NAB
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ONE SOURCE – SO MANY SOLUTIONS
Proud Local Supplier of Uniforms, Sportswear and Promotional Items.
Polos, T-shirts, caps, jackets, sports bags, stubby holders, pens, lanyards, umbrellas
and much more.
Whether it’s embroidered, sublimated, printed or engraved, we can put a label on it.
Contact Bernadette
PHONE 1800 000 343 (Freecall) PHONE 0296231210
Email [email protected]
Website www.tagpm.com.au
SUPPLIER OF EMU PLAINS LIONS
Uniforms.
Special order jacket (above) and Members
embroidered polo shirt (right)
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LIONS CLUB OF EMU PLAINS
Enquiries: President Alan Cooper
Ph. 4739 2603
Mail: PO Box 18 Emu Plains
NSW 2750
Email; [email protected]
Web site:
http://emuplains.nsw.lions.org.au/
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Meetings;
1st (Business Meeting) & 3rd
Wednesdays (Bistro Meeting) each
month at Emu Plains Sporting &
Recreation Club
starting at 7.00PM
President Alan Cooper
SERVICE TO LIONS
44 years John Choma (Life and Charter
Member)
29 years Bob Baines
21 years Andy Heaton
19 years Ian West
17 years Sue Hunt
Liam Nangle
13 years David Kitley
7 years Alan Cooper
6 years Jim Devine
5 years Bill Moore
4 years David Markham
1 year Kris Kringle
< 1 year
Ted E Bear
Cheryl Devine
Steven Wallace
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
Wendy and John Choma celebrate their wedding anniversary in Sep.
Issued Saturday 1 September MMXIX
Val Cooper and Carol
Kitley have birthdays in
September.
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