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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

 

Re-emergence of the Leo Club

The City of Burnie Lions Club welcomes the return of the Leo's

What an eventful past few months by some of the members of our Lions Club. In particular Lion Melissa Bell who has at last managed to bring together a group of young people to float the idea of reforming the Burnie Leo Club.

The club was originally chartered in 1986 and because of various reasons folded in 1995 after years of valuable service to the community. Sadly the age limit caught up with them, and the recruitment of new young members was never pursued either by the members or the Leo Club's advisers. Hopefully this will not be replicated this time around.
The first meeting held in April had five youths, mainly girls and subsequent meetings have attracted more till the last meeting had eighteen plus three visiting Leo's from Penguin, Lion Melissa, and myself as the Burnie Leo Club Adviser. It was also time for the original gavel and gong to re-emerge which the new President Amy Bryan tested thoroughly because my ears are still ringing.
Members were noted examining the original Charter, also a few other items of memorabilia that is hanging on the walls of the den from the previous Leo Club.

So who are these Leo's who will be the charter members?

President: Amy Bryan.

Vice President: Gradt Cohen.

Secretary: Hanna Spurr.

Ass. Secretary: Hayley Knott.

Treasurer:  Tanner Medwin..
Publicity Officer: Alexandra Bell.
Tail Twister: Storm Walker.
Members: Sian Borgatz, Monique Bunton, Grady Cohen, Tanner Medwin, Jacklyn Rogers, Tahlia Strempel, and two new members who arrived last week. A warm welcome to them also.
So the Charter members will be those who's paper work has been received by an agreed date.
As soon as the required paper work has been filed with Lions Clubs International and approved, the club will then plan its charter night, or day, which ever is preferred.
A few basic rules of conduct were adopted and also the decision was made to organise a social night at the Lion's Den at Cooee, Tuesday 5th June to raise some funds for their Administration account. Music and games with no alcohol or smoking as the club is basically an Alpha Leo club. That is membership is between the ages of 12 and 18 with two who are above that age bracket.
Members are encouraged to visit the City of Burnie Lions Club at dinner meetings any time, and also participate in inter-club visits and outings by other Leo Clubs.

So what is coming up for them, and did they succeed?:

Saturday 9th June, 2012. The Charter dinner of the new Smithton Leo Club at the Smithton Golf Club. 17 Mella Road, Smithton. Sit down at 7:00pm. Those attending would need to leave Burnie by 5:45pm.
Saturday 16th June, 2012. Penguin Leo Club change over. Details as per the newsletter.
Tuesday 26th June, 2012. City of Burnie Lions Club change over night at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre. 6:00pm for 6:30pm seated. Leo's invited to attend if they wish to.
Friday 27th June, 2012. Penguin Leo's annual migration to Cradle Mountain. Refer to newsletter for details.
Friday 6th July, 2012. City of Burnie Lions Club will be catering for the Spinners and Weavers Guild. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The Lions would welcome Leo's to participate.
Saturday 4th August 2012. Members assisted with a fundraising event held by City of Burnie Lions Club. The Leo members acted as waiters and kitchen helpers at Wellers Inn Burnie to raise funds for an Autistic Assistance Dog for a Penguin girl. The goal within twelve months is $30,000.00 and as a result of this function, both clubs and the Penguin Lions Club are well on their way to achieving that goal. Well done all who participated.
Saturday 18th August 2012. The big night for our Leos with the presentation of the Charter as a recognised club with in Lions Clubs International.
Tuesday 30th October 2012 Burnie Leo Club's Leo of the year quest held with Storm Walker and Amy Bryan as the contestants. The judging panel chose President Amy to go forward to the District Convention.
Sunday 11th November 2012 President Amy Bryan selected as the District 201T1 Leo Of The Year with the opportunity to contest the MD201 Leo Of The Year quest.