EPH SS TT OR NO EP

24TH EDITION - JUNE 2014

As I step down from my year in office I am both sad and elated.

I'm sad because the last year was such an enriching year for me and now it has come to an end. I have learned and grown so much as a person and it is all thanks to the Port Shepstone Lions and their wonderful ladies.

I'm elated because a new chapter in Lionism is opening up for me. I'm very excited about my new post as Zone Chairman and District Chairman.

I'm handing over a very dynamic and

strong club to o u r n e w President, Lion Alastair. I wish you and your directors every success for the coming year.

I want to thank my Directors, all the Lions, Lady Estelle and Ladies for your support during my year.

You have done a great job.

Andre BenekeClub President

EPH SS TT OR NO EP

July 2014

3rd : Ladies Meeting - Den10th : Directors Meeting - Den11th : Expo Appreciation awards Function - Den12th : Induction Dinner - Bela’s Restaurant17th : Lions Expo Meeting - Den24th : Club Meeting - Den31st : 2014 Midyear Conference Committee Meeting - Den

August 2014

7th : Ladies Meeting - Den9th : 1st Cabinet Meeting - Den14th : Directors Meeting - Den21st : Lions Expo Meeting - Den28th : Club Meeting - Den

Birthdays :

July :4th : Hilton Horsley5th : Betty Bing6th : Marie Harley9th : Michele Hinchliff10th : Kelvin Hulley17th : Norman Holmes24th : Colin Haines

August :1st : Inika Curnow3rd : Irene Love11th : Rob Harley13th : Justin Hinchliff17th : Ralph Gallagher22nd : Sandy Heathcote24th : Chantell Harcourt (Meyer)

Congratulations to LP Andre and the Sheppie

Lions on a great year. Nicky and I wish Alastair all

the very best as he serves your fabulous Club as

president for the forthcoming year. May you grow

from strength to strength as you continue to

serve your community so well.

Best regards,

Stuart Charlton PDG

DC: LCIF & Environment

Please congratulate Alastair and wish him a very

successful year of service and fellowship.

Regards

DG Heather Hardman

Please give our best regards to Lion Alastair for a

very successful year ahead.

Regards

Mrs. Jennifer Henry,

President, Ramsgate LionsDra asseblief my beste wense oor aan julle nuwe

president en wens Alastair alle voorspoed toe vir

die jaar wat voorlê.

Groete

Willie Van Der Schyf

1ste VDG

We Alastair all the best as president of your club for

this year.

Lion Bert van Wyk

President : Hibberdene Lions Club

Dale Mc GarryKevin RossAlastair WarmanDale Mc Garry

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

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The workshop is now over and a lot of fun was had by all. What a lovely bunch of kids.

Thank you very much for all your running around and organising gas for me. Thank you to Lions for sponsoring the gas. The children are very grateful for a cooked meal every day. Some of them do not know when the next meal is going to be.

We at South Coast Hospice thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for helping us to make a little difference in the lives of the children that we are able to reach.

Warmest regards

Karin WarmanHOD: OVC / ICHC Programme ManagerTel: +27 (0)39 682 3031 | Fax: +27 (0)39 682 5391

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Towards the beginning of June, Georgina Boswell of Brian Boswell’s Circus Cyber Lions Club contacted the Port Shepstone Lions and invited

the Club to bring along some underprivileged children for a free show. Lion Jeff Smith arranged for a large group of children from St Martin’s School in Oribi to attend and they were joined by District Governor Elect Martin Rundle and PDG Denis Meyer (a.k.a. Melvin The Lion). The event was a huge success and the children had a truly wonderful day at the circus. Sheppie Lions’ “Melvin Mascot” also had the opportunity to meet his only twin, Boswell Circus Cyber Lions’ “Lennie”.

The afternoon show was truly spectacular. The smiles and laughter on the faces of the children from St Martins were testimony of a moment in their lives when they could forget about the difficulties that they faced. This was a wonderful gesture by the Circus.

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District Governor Elect Martin and Lion Lady June Rundle attended the 97th Lions Clubs International Convention held on the banks of Lake Ontario at the Air Canada Convention Centre in downtown

Toronto. They were accommodated at the plush Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel a few blocks away from the Convention centre. Lion Martin also attended the Annual District Governor’s Elect Seminar where he received training for the year ahead. Lion Martin was officially inducted by Incoming International President Joe Preston together with more than 750 other new Governors from around the globe at the final Plenary Session of the Convention.

South African Governors Elect : Moira Theron (410A), Dave Cousins (410B) Martin Rundle (410C) and Carl Van Blerk (410D)

South African Governors Elect attending the International Banquet

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Martin Received his bill at one of the restaurants in Toronto.

......Over R100-00 for a beer!! His face says it all!!

Far left : Lion Lady June removing the ribbon below Lion Martin’s District Governor Name plate during the District Governors’ official induction ceremony.

Left : Lion Martin receives his certificate from Training Group Leader PDG Carlene King for successfully completing the District Governors’ Elect Seminar.

South African Delegation

District 410-C Training & Information Weekend

Our Annual Lions District 410-C Training and Information Weekend took place at the Highway Commando in Pinetown during the weekend of 21-22 June. Kudo’s to District Chairman Lyn Botha and the Lions of Cowies Hill

for once again organising and running this very successful event.

A total number of 4 Sheppie Lions attended the Training Weekend. They were Club President Elect Alastair Warman, Zone Chairman designate Andre Beneke, 1st Vice President Elect Jeff Smith and PDG Denis Meyer who presented the Membership, Retention, New Club development and Social Media workshops.

Once again Past Council Chairman and Southern Africa Area Coordinator of the Global Leadership Team, Cliff Hocking travelled all the way from the Midrand Lions Club in District 410-B and, together with Lion Denis was kindly hosted by Alan and Mimi Wilms at their home in Westville. PCC Cliff’s contribution to the weekend program was outstanding. He presented many of the weekend workshops.

The weekend was very well supported by most of the Lions Clubs from around the District. All in all, a great weekend which was, once again well subsidised by our District Training budget.

Lion Lorraine (Liewe Heksie) Scott (Durban South) with 1VDG Elect Willie Van

Der Schyf (Reitz) Ballito Lions attended en-masse

LP Elect Warren Smith (Kloof), PDG Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone) & PDG Robert

Beherens (Kloof)

LS John West (Amanzimtoti), LP Elect Trevor Hobbs and 2VDG Elect Kim Van Wyk (North Durban)

PCC Cliff Hocking (Midrand) & PDG Denis Meyer (Port Shepstone)

2VDG Elect Kim Van Wyk presenting a workshop on public speaking

Sheppie Lions Al Warman, Jeff Smith and Andre Beneke enjoying the workshops

DG Heather Hardman presents an appreciation gift to PCC Cliff Hocking

“Alley Cat” discovered a

portable music system and had to

dance!Relaxing after the workshops

heppie Lions and their families

Senjoyed a weekend of camping, river cruising and great fellowship

at The Pont on 28/29 June courtesy of Lion Jean Masson and The Pont Holiday Resort. They also had the opportunity to start planning the forthcoming District Midyear Conference which takes place at The Pont from 31st October to 2nd November.

Denis Meyer, Charles Wallis & Laurie Lourens in “fine spirits!”

Lion Mervin Curnow’s new “friend”!Charles & Gayle Wallis

Toasting a great weekend - Lyn & Mervin Curnow with Al WarmanAl Warman with Estelle & Richard O’Neill

Gary “GB” Baker with Kelvin “Crankshaft” Hulley

Charlie Wallis reveals all!Kevin Ross with “Skipper” Mike Davison on the

Pont’s new “Booze Cruise”

Jean Masson, Laurie Lourens and Denis Meyer on the Pont’s new “Booze Cruise”

View of the Pont Pub and Restaurant from the Umtamvuna River

Gary Baker, Charles Wallis, Jean Masson, Ronald Tarboton, Al Warman, Laurie Lourens, Denis Meyer, Gayle Wallis and Kevin Ross with Mike Davison and some poor Bachelor Party victim!! (front)

DISTRICT 410-CMIDYEAR

CONFERENCEWEEKEND

istrict Governor Martin Rundle and the Lions and Lion Ladies of Port Shepstone invite all Lions, Lionesses and Leos to the

D2014 District 410-C Midyear Conference. This very important weekend event will take place at THE PONT HOLIDAY AND WATERPARK RESORT which is located on the banks of the Umtamvuna River in Port Edward.

Dates : Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November 2014.Weekend Theme : "CARRY ON CAMPING” / Banquet Theme Party on Saturday night (1st November) : "CARRY ON HENRY VIII”

WEEKEND ITINERARYFriday 31st October14:00 - Delegates start arriving at The Pont15:00 - Registration opens18:00 onwards - Welcoming Evening in the Marquee (Braai & salads - music etc.)

Saturday 1st November07:00 : Breakfast will be served at the Pont Restaurant (Booking via your registration forms is essential)08:00 : Registration opens08:00 - 10:00 : 2nd District Cabinet Meeting in the Marquee09:00 - 12:30 : Partners in Service outing (departs from outside the Pont Pub) / Kids activities commence at The Pont10:00 - 10:30 : Tea & muffins etc. on the Pont Pub veranda10:30 - 12:30 : District 410-C Midyear Conference in the Marquee12:30 - 13:30 : Lunch in the Pont Restaurant and Pub veranda13:30 - 16:00 : District 410-C Midyear Conference continues in the Marquee13:30 - 16:00 : Kids activities continue18:30 onwards : Midyear Conference Banquet in the Marquee (Theme "Carry On Henry VIII")

Sunday 2nd November07:00 : Breakfast will be served at the Pont Restaurant (Booking via your registration forms is essential)08:00 - 14:00 : All delegates and their families have free time to enjoy the various activities offered at The Pont.14:00 : Departure and a safe trip home!

CONFERENCE COMMITTEEConvener : PDG Denis Meyer - 0833012883 / denis@sheppielions.co.zaRegistrations : Lion Jeff Smith - 0825561814 / projects@sheppielions.co.za Treasurer : Lion Richard Borradaile - 0835005498 / treasurer@sheppielions.co.za Entertainment/Catering : Lion Jean Masson - 0832871275 / membership@sheppielions.co.zaPartner's Program : Lion Lady President Anna Compion - 0725260701 / ladiespresident@sheppielions.co.zaKids Program : T.B.A.Marquee / Meeting / Functions venue : PDG Denis Meyer - 0833012883 / denis@sheppielions.co.za

REGISTRATION : R400.00 PER DELEGATE. Visit the official website for more information and to download the registration form :

http://www.sheppielions.co.za/2014midyear.htm

Enjoying that special moment

with Gramps!

DG Martin Rundle takes time out with his grand

daughter Megan whilst on a visit with his daughter

Allison and her family in the UK. Martin and June

visited with their children for a few days whilst

travelling to the International Convention in

Toronto, Canada.

Zone 6 final meeting

Enjoying a fellowship braai

after the 4th Zone 6 meeting

held at the Sheppie Lions’ Den

are Lions Norman Holmes,

Kevin Ross, Andre Beneke,

Martin Rundle, Brian Porteous,

Colin Mackintosh, Jeff Smith

and Lion Lady Lyn Curnow

whop together with other

Ladies kindly provided the

salads for the luncheon.

Already Stirring the pot!!

Lion President Elect Alastair Warman officially

closes the final meeting of the 2013/2014 Lionistic

year. Club Treasurer Richard Borradaile (left)

continues in his portfolio in the new year and Club

Secretary Charles Wallis (Right) enjoys his final

moments in the “hot seat”.

President : Andre BenekeImm.Past President : Jean MassonFundraising : Alastair WarmanService Projects : Jeff SmithHouse & Entertainment : Dale Mc GarrySecretary : Charles WallisTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Kevin RossPublic Relations : Denis MeyerBar Manager : Alister LoveLions Alert : Andre Beneke (Acting)Lion Tamer : Clayton CurnowTailtwister : Barry Van Der Veen

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

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

Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za

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

Club Postal Address : P O Box 509Port Shepstone 4240Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni

Port Shepstone Lions Club2013-2014 Board Of Directors

Membership Chairman Kevin Ross (left) and Club President Andre Beneke (right) welcome our newest member, Mike Marshall to the family of Sheppie Lions. Mike was sponsored by DG Elect Martin Rundle.

The Alley Cat’s unconventional contribution

to body art!

Now we have to wonder how a Windhoek Alte Feste Lions Club feather

banner ended up all the way down on the KZN South Coast almost 2000

km away?? Some of the Convention attendees pictured with the banner

know the secret!