Burnie Lions and Leo's Christmas Parade 20th December 2013

BURNIE

CHRISTMAS PARADE

Proudly presented by the City of Burnie Lions Club, Burnie - Emu Bay Lions Club and the Burnie Leo Club.

6.30PM FRIDAY 20^TH DECEMBER 2013

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Enter a Float or Group for free, however, all entries are required to register their participation by completing the form attached and returning it, NO LATER THAN MONDAY 16^TH DECEMBER 2013 to:

CITY OF BURNIE LIONS CLUB INC

PO BOX 265

BURNIE, TASMANIA.  7320

OR,

Drop them in to Burnie City Council Offices

Fairford Pty Ltd has kindly donated a prize to the float that best represents a typical Christmas that includes reindeers and any Ford Ranger vehicle.

Lots of other prizes will be announced on the night.

 

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Oh what a night 8th June 2013

"NEVER EVER LET ME HEAR THAT THE PEOPLE OF BURNIE DON'T HAVE A HEART!"

LAST NIGHT PROVED BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT THAT THEY DO. AT A FUNCTION AT THE MENAI HOTEL AN ESTIMATE OF $14,000.00 WAS RAISED TO SUPPORT A YOUNG FAMILY WHO'S BREAD WINNER HAS BEEN STRUCK DOWN WITH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE.
Barry Pateman is a man in his mid to late 30's with a young family and a short life expectancy is the sad prognosis of this insidious disease of the man who lives in our midst here in Burnie.
In response for assistance to the City Of Burnie Lions Club, and members of the Burnie Leo Club, we assisted the hard working committee headed by Ian Dodd, with the running of a fund raising auction and the administration of monies raised.
The items available were mind blowing from a $1,000.00's worth of air travel, Return trip for two on the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferry to Melbourne, a BMX bike and all sorts of items ably sold off by Tasmania's own "man mountain" David Foster and another capable auctioneer and I'm sure I saw one of his axes up for grabs as well. It has to be said that one chair in particular suffered from his six foot four inch height, 20 stone weight being placed on it, but it still sold. The lady who bought the set of four chair quipped, she would keep it as memento of the night.
Selling virtually started at 7:30pm and finished at 11:00pm supported by the local community, and the Motor Cycle Riders Association (Tasmania) members. All have families, all had a big heart and wallets to match. These people were not from millionaire's top end of town and makes you proud to be associated with them. We were blown away by the response.
At the end of the night it is estimated that $14,000.00 was raised, $10,000.00 from the auction alone. The balance from donations and the like.
Almost twelve months ago we were able to run a dinner at Weller's Inn to raise funds for an Autistic Assistance Dog. That night raised $7,000.00 and a similar comment was made about the people of Burnie. The family had raise the bulk of the funds through various means and just needed the extra to finalise the total funding necessary which amounted to around $30,000.00.
This covered the cost of training of the dog, the assimilation and bonding of the dog with the child and associated costs A one time payment for the life of the dog all inclusive.
 This is the reason Lions have the motto "WE SERVE".
Images:
Top left, The Menai Hotel at South Burnie.
Top right: World Champion Axeman, Tasmanian David Foster.
Bottom: The blue cornflower the symbol of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia.
and the Lions and Leo emblems.

61st Multiple District Convention, Canberra April 2013

Image from 2013 Convention website

Well it is now a case of packing bags and cases ready for the domain of Julia and Wayne. The intention is not to go and hob-knob with elected representatives of government, but to meet old friends and make new ones.
So far five are going to make the trip to the ACT, these being Lion Kellie Bryan, Leo Amy Bryan District Leo of the Year, 1st VDG and President Lion Michael MacLaren, Secretary Lion Max Tavasci, and GLT Co-ordinator, VP Lion John Medwin. There may be others that I'm unaware of as well
Airfares and accommodation are all in place so we are all looking forward to a rewarding and informative five days in the national capital.
We all wish Leo President Amy all the best as she represents the Tasmanian Leo's in the National quest for the Leo Of The Year on Sunday afternoon the 28th April.

The new Parliament House in Autumn. Photo credit: Australian Capital Tourism

Canberra celebrates 100 years as a city. It is interesting to note that 14th March marks the day Canberra was declared the site of the National Capital.

Reference: http://www.canberra100.com.au/resources/history-timeline/

 

Now just who is chuffed?

The two big fella's PDG Toby and Past Lion John Matic.

Photo: Lion John Medwin.

It really is hard to tell who got the most kick out of this presentation.  John Matic had just received the District 201T1 best club bulletin award for the year 2011 - 2012 during Past District Governor Dale (Toby) Crawford's tenure. 

PDG Dale stated that John's club bulletins gave relevent information from International, Multiple District, District, and not least club news and forth coming events. You could count on humorous fillins where space allowed. All contributed to a successful and well presented bulletin.

Our Lions Club has now received three of these awards in the past ten years. Way to go.

Tasmanian Leo Of The Year

The Leo Of The Year for 2012-2013 was decided at the Lions District 201T12 at Ulverstone 11th November 2012.
The contestants were Jacob Stump from the Glenorchy Leo Club, Brandon Richardson from the Penguin Leo Club and Amy Bryan from the Burnie Leo Club. What a fine group of teenagers they were. Thes people are our Lions of tomorrow and the organisation couldn't be in better hands. All three showing leadership skills, and to be able to deliver the goods no matter what problems presented themselves to them.
However there are no loosers, all were winners but one had to go forward as the District representative at the Multiple District Convention in Canberra 26th - 29th April 2013. So congratulations to Leo President Amy Bryan of our Burnie Leo Club.
I would be remiss of me if I didn't acknowledge the support given to Leo Jacob Stump by Past District Governor Jack Allen of the Glenorchy Lions club, for his moral support of Leo Jacob Stump when he needed it most. Something that will be remembered by all who attended the Convention on Sunday.

The image shows Leo Amy and Leo Storm-Lee Walker with City of Burnie Lions Club President Brian Cole when President Amy won the Leo Club event a few weeks previously.

The 61st MD201 Lions Clubs National Convention for Australia and PNG, Canberra 26th April - 29th April 2013

The rush for "Gold" as in dollars

Autism Spectrum Disorder. The worry for parents of children who suffer from it in all its forms.

For some years the City of Burnie Lions Club has had an interest in doing something that would make life easier for a family who has a child with autism. In the meantime the Lions Club of Rocky Cape and also The Wynyard Lions Club combined to assist another family in the area with a companion dog from Righteous Pups Inc.

We at Burnie became aware of a family in need and in consultation with the Lions Club of Penguin set off on a fundraising exercise, conditional that the family also assist in the fundraising apart from the Lions and Leos. The total target being $30,000.00.

Saturday night 4th August the major project committee of the COB Lions Club staged a Christmas in Winter dinner at Weller's Inn who supplied free of charge access to their kitchen and dining area for the function that attracted 138 people who came with open cheque books, pockets, and purses. Raffles were rife, auctions fiercely contested to swell the gross income to beyond the expected target for the night. At the time of writing this the total is still unknown.

The "Jolly Ol'chap in Red" paid a visit with his two lady helpers to hand each diner a small present as a thank you for coming along.

It would be remiss of me not to mention those young Leos who waited on tables like veterans. Serving from the right and removing from the left as you would expect in a top restaurant. These are the youth of our city showing that they have a heart and a will to serve the community. You just have to "luv 'em".
Also a sincere thank you to all the generous sponsors who donated to the project, too many to include here but they know who they are, and God Bless them for their gemerosity.

Donations may be made payable to the City of Burnie Lions Club Inc. P.O.Box 265, Burnie, 7320. Please indicate that it is for this particular project.
The image at the top left is of Ms Joanne Baker one of the founders of the Righteous Pups program in Bendigo, Victoria. This lady brought a trained dog with her to address a combined Lions Club function at the Lions Park, Wynyard two years ago. They are amazing animals with the way they react to situations. Once matched with a recipient, the dog stays with them 24/7 for the working life of the dog, usually around 10 years. For more information "Click" on the link below

www.righteouspups.org.au/AboutUs.aspx