Together We Serve N E W S L E T T E R O F D I S T R I C T G O V E R N O R R U S S E L L V O L K E R V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1

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1 L I O N S C L U B S I N T E R N A T I O N A L S P E C I A L I would P O I N T S Ohate F I N Tfor E Rus - E S T : to be L I O N S C L U B S I N T E R N A T I O N A L the Briefly highlight people your point of interest here. who Briefly highlight your point of interest here. dropped Briefly highlight your point of interest here. the Briefly highlight baton. your point of interest here. I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Reading 2 Reading 2 Membership 3 From the 3 Christmas LCI website Cakes 4 Lions CARE 4 Global Leadership Team 5 Spring Conference Month 6 5 Diabetes Youth Exchange News 8 Club Club News Pics galore Pics galore Together We Serve V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 OCTOBER 2012 From the Driver s Seat Lead Story Headline Hello All This story can fit words. In the 1988 Olympics, the world assumed that The purpose of a newsletter is to provide specialized information to a targeted audience. Newsletters can be a great way to -meter market your relay. product or service, and also create credibility and build your organization s identity among peers, members, employees, or vendors. the United States would be victorious in the 400 First, determine the audience of the newsletter. This could be anyone who might benefit from the information it contains, for example, employees or people interested in purchasing a product or requesting your service. You can compile a mailing list from business reply cards, customer information sheets, busi- sight. ness cards collected at trade shows, happened. or membership lists. You might consider purchasing a Secondary Story Headline They simply were the best. The gun cracked and they were off and running. After the last curve the unthinkable happened. The United States was ahead by 10 meters with no real c o m p e t i t i o n This story can fit words. Your headline is an important W h y? part of the newsletter and should be considered carefully. i n And then, with victory in their grasp, it They dropped the baton. The thousands in the stands gasped in disbelief. States N E W S L E T T E R O F D I S T R I C T G O V E R N O R R U S S E L L V O L K E R The United team--sleek, muscular, and fast as leopards, lost the race. S o m e o n e dropped the baton. In a few words, it should accurately represent the contents of the story and draw readers into the story. Develop the headline before you write the story. This way, the headline will help you I would hate for us as an organisation to be the peo ple who Together dropped the baton. Our communities depend on mailing list from a company. If you explore the Publisher catalog, you will find many publications that match the style of your newsletter. us for the service that we provide and we need to be there for them. Next, establish how much time and money you can spend on your newsletter. These factors will help determine how frequently you publish the newsletter and its length. It s recommended that you publish your newsletter at least quarterly so that it s considered a consistent source Caption of describing information. picture Your customers or graphic. or employees will look forward to its arrival. keep the story focused. We Serve We have great projects and great Lions in our Clubs who really work hard but we could do so much more and have more and greater projects if we had more Lions. There must be others among our friends and our work colleagues that we can invite to be Lions we cannot be the only ones that want to serve. We need to find those people and soon we will have Clubs that are stronger and more effective in serving Examples of possible headlines those in need. include Product Wins Industry Award, New Product Can Save You Time!, Membership Drive Exceeds Goals, and New Office Opens Near You. Pat and I have visited several Clubs already and are impressed with the work that is being done. We thank those Clubs that we have been to for their hospitality and look forward to visiting the rest of you soon. I encourage our Zone Chairpersons to visit their Clubs and to hold Zone Meetings. It is important for Lions to interact with each other and to share ideas. Fellow Lions, please support your Zone Chairs by attending meetings. Please also support our District Operation Projects Brightsight, Christmas Cakes, Peace Poster Contest, Readi n g A c ti on Pr o - gramme as this helps to market Lionism. Yours in Lionism Russell O C T O B E R

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3 N E W S L E T T E R O F D I S T R I C T G O V E R N O R How to get new members 3 Every club needs members in order to achieve its service goals. New members provide clubs with fresh ideas, new projects and additional ways to make a difference in the community. Invite family members, students and former Leos, and they will receive a special dues discount. Invite community-minded women, young adults and baby boomers alike. Have them complete the Membership Application. Consider using the following invitation strategy tools: Club Brochure Template and Instructions for Using the Club Brochure Template Be A Lion Customizable Brochure 30 Marketing Ideas Membership Awards Club Excellence Award: A net growth in membership is one of the qualifications necessary to receive the Club Excellence Award. District Governor Team Excellence Award: A net growth in membership is one of the qualifications necessary to receive the DG Team Excellence Award. Resources: Family Membership Brochure Family Friendly Lions Club Concept "How to Guide" Family Membership Planning a Family Event Family & Women's News Invite your family to participate in your club's next community event, because as a family unit, you can receive a dues discount when volunteering together. As a Lions family unit you can: increase quality family time be a role model help your community The Family Membership Program applies to family members eligible for Lions membership in and/or joining the same club and living in the same household related by birth, marriage and other legal means - such as parents, children, spouses, aunts/ uncles, cousins, grandparents and in-laws of spouses. LCI awards clubs adding 10 or more new family members at the time of charter with the Family Membership Banner Patch. Family & Women's News Archive Family & Women's Specialist Bring the kids The new Cub Program helps support familyfriendly clubs. Formulated special to encourage families to volunteer together, children under age 12 have the opportunity to build a lifelong dedication to helping others. Cubs are divided into the following age groups: Level I: Age 3 and under Level II: Age 4-7 Level III: age 8-12 The Lions Family Cub Program Activity Guide and Family Cub Program Activities are filled with age-appropriate activities. Clubs may also wish to order distinguishing Cub patches by age level to help Cubs feel like part of the club and get them excited to participate.

4 4 Advertisement Our Lions Clubs have recently taken delivery of our delicious Lions Christmas cakes. For over 38 years Lions Clubs throughout South Africa have been selling 1kg rich fruit Christmas Cakes to raise money for community service projects. All profits from the cakes are ploughed back into the local community. Baked by Albany Bakeries exclusively for Lions and cellophane wrapped in a presentation box, they make not only a delicious teatime treat but a wonderful present for friends, colleagues, customers and employees. At this time of giving, by buying a cake for only R70 or a carton of 12 you are not only benefiting the less fortunate in your community, you also stand a chance of winning a grand prize of R or various other smaller prizes, simply by filling in and returning the entry on the box. To obtain your cakes or find out more about the service Lions do within YOUR community please contact your nearest Lions Club.

5 5 N E W S L E T T E R O F D I S T R I C T G O V E R N O R Global Leadership Team Leadership is critical to the overall success of any organization, including Lions Clubs International. An effective leadership team provides the vision, guidance and motivation necessary for our association to continue to fulfill its mission of providing quality, relevant service to c o m m u n i t i e s around the world. Members of the GMT and GLT work together to identify, develop and encourage opportunities for present and future Lions leaders, and to develop m e m b e r s h i p through service and engagement. The Global Leadership Team (GLT) provides for an enhanced focus on leadership development, which is critical to the future vitality of our association. The GLT directs its efforts toward identifying and cultivating effective leaders through active training and leadership development initiatives, while providing necessary information, guidance and motivation. GLT Structure The GLT structure encompasses representation at the international, multiple district, single district and district levels and includes district governor teams, providing a Operating as an action-oriented, parallel, mutually supportive team with the GMT, the GLT was developed to augment the local efforts of our DG Teams. By integratc o m p r e h e n s i v e global platform for developing more qualified leaders from the club level up, while encouraging regional training and development approaches to address local needs. ing the efforts of the GLT, the GMT and our DG Teams, we will be better able to address regional growth and development needs, while building our membership base, improving club health, and enhancing the quality of our leadership at all levels of the association.

6 6 November is Awareness November, join Lions fight against diabetes awareness month ac- munity. about diabetes: ple worldwide have During the month of everywhere in the by planning diabetes tivities in your com- What you should know Over 360 million peodiabetes. Lions Diabetes Month The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) estimates that by 2030, over 550 million people in the world will have the disease. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from complications of diabetes. Diabetes is among the top 10 causes of disability. Children die of Type 1 diabetes in low- and middleincome countries because they lack access to lifesaving insulin. What your Lions club can do to help: Host a diabetes screening in your community. Volunteer at a diabetes recreational camp. Enhance or develop community education programs about diabetes. Provide medication and supplies for families in need. Observe World Diabetes Day on November 14 by planning a Strides diabetes awareness event. For more information about diabetes, visit our Diabetes Resources Center.

7 7 DG Russell and Lions Lady Pat have served the KWT Lions Club and LCI for 25 years At a Social on Sunday 28th October 2012 the King William s Town Lions Club honoured its Lion President Brian presenting DG Russell with a Melvin Jones Fellowship longest serving member, DG Russell Volker, with a Melvin Jones Fellowship for 25 years outstanding service and 100% attendance. Lions Lady Pat also received a certificate in appreciation of her 25 years as a partner in service. Proof that the KWT Lions also work the latest braaistand Socialising before the Social

8 8 Lions help give the gift of sight In a joint venture between the Eden Lions and the Knysna Lions Clubs, yet another young man from George has been assisted to regain the gift of sight. On 26 September, 17 year-old Stephen Faral of Blanco was given a cornea transplant at the George Eye Clinic. This is the second cornea transplant organised by the Eden and Knysna Lions Clubs within the past six weeks. If it were not for the swift action of Lion Rick Clutton and Lion Olwen Toms, both of whom are the Brightsight Chairpersons for their respective Lions Clubs, Stephen would have become completely blind in the near future. Lions Operation Brightsight is an initiative of Lions Clubs international, to provide the gift of sight to people around the world. Thanks to the staff and Doctors Roux and Smith at the George Eye Clinic for their invaluable assistance in performing the cornea transplant. The Eden Lions Club recently sponsored their third school-based Leo club, at Thembalethu High School. Members of the Eden Lions visited Thembalethu High School on Thursday 23 August, to officially induct 15 learners into the Thembalethu Leos Club. The members were presented with badges, shirts and their official charter document, which welcomes them into the international family of Leo clubs. Leos is a junior division of Lions Clubs International. Most Leo clubs operate from schools or universities and give young people a platform for community service. Charlene Theron, a member of the Eden Lions club, is the guiding Lion in charge of the Thembalethu Leos. Her job is to mentor the Leos in identifying various needs in their community that they can assist with. The club has already managed to secure donations from businesses in George and recently visited Ethembeni creche with a donation of clothes, toys, plates and educational items.

9 9 The sun shining on the Outeniqua mountains on Saturday 15 September was a welcome sight for the Service Clubs of George as they gathered at the Outeniqua Railway Museum. The occasion? To welcome a group of approximately 40 pensioners who were being treated to a delicious tea and a trip up the mountain in the Outeniqua Power Van. This is the second inter-service club project to be introduced to George by Lion Rick Clutton of the Eden Lions Club. Clutton firmly believes that the people of George need to get to know all the various clubs who volunteer their time and talents in service of the Eden community. There was nothing but smiles on faces at the end of the two-hour trip on the Pensioners Puff Puff, as the project was fondly named. It was a first-time experience for many and the cloudless day provided panoramic views across George all the way to Mossel Bay. Along the way, the tour guide provided the passengers with many interesting historical and botanical facts that many did not know before. The service clubs involved in the Pensioners Puff-Puff are: the Eden Lions, George Lions, George Round Table, George Rotary, Vryburghers, Outeniqua MOTHS and Garden Route Ladies Circle. Look out for their next inter-club project, the Santa Flight, to be held in December. Caption for 'Group Photo' : The Eden Lions, George Lions, George Round Table, George Rotary, Vryburghers, Outeniqua MOTHS and George Ladies Circle working together to treat a group of pensioners to a trip up the Outeniqua Mountains in the Outeniqua Power Van

10 10 OKTOBERFEST IN (By Jan Hopkins) Oktoberfest has its origins in Germany as far back as 1810, when the original fest was held from October 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, and nowadays over six million revelers from all over the world flock to Germany to enjoy the largest, two week long, beer drinking party on earth, consuming an amazing 16 million litres of beer!! On a much smaller scale, but no less noisy, the Fort Beaufort Lions hosted their own Oktoberfest last Friday in the Alfred Lawrence Hall, which had been transformed into a little piece of Germany. Draught Castle was on tap, beer drinking oompah music was playing loudly, and the aroma of Eisbeins cooking was irresistible. Not sure if people were flocking in because of the music or the delicious smell of food, but flock they did, and by all accounts they were enjoying themselves. Mufasa, the Lion Mascot, was a welcome guest and did his rounds making sure everyone was happy; he even sold a lot of raffle tickets, which was won by Roseanne Fetting. All the Lions, their partners and friends had worked hard to make the evening a fantastic success, and it was worth it because only good comments were received, and thumbs up for the food and atmosphere. Looks like an Oktoberfest will have to be an annual event on the Lions calendar, thanks to everyone involved and well done on a great evening. P.S. To all enthusiastic bike riders, the date for the next Lions MTB Challenge is Sunday 8 September 2013

11 The 24 th very successful joint World Service Day project, co-ordinated by Port Rex Lions, was much appreciated by Senior Citizens throughout East London. Well Done Zone 5. 11

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14 14 Swellvin het 'n uitnodiging ontvang om Laerskool Buffeljagsrivier te gaan besoek en kan julle mos nou maar net dink hoe opgewonde hy hieroor was. Die Lions se Bingo-lekkerte is nou al alom bekend. Verlede Woensdag en Saterdag was ook geen uitsondering nie. Die getalle wat kom meedoen raak elke keer meer en dit is verblydend om te sien hoe die inwoners van Aan de Drostdy en Huis AA Tomlinson dit geniet. Ons het ook by Huis AA Tomlinson en Aan de Drostdy snoek en patat afgegee en wil ons hiermee graag Huis AA Tomlinson bedank vir die patats se gaarmaak. Die personeel het regtig bont gestaan om die patats dop te hou en is ons hulle innig dankbaar vir hierdie hulp. Sudokopret by Huis AA Tomlinson. Gail Saunders was daar om die inwoners bietjie touwys te maak. Van die mense is al gesoute Sudokuspelers en die ander is goed op dreef. Op die foto is Alta Jordaan en voor is Gail Saunders.

15 15 Woensdagaand 31 Oktober was dit weer hospitaalbesoektyd en het daar sommer 'n hele klompie Lions opgedaag om die pasiënte te kom besoek. Daar is oudergewoonte 'n paar woorde met die pasiënte gewissel en daar was 'n posiwiteit onder hulle te bespeur want feitlik almal het deur die bank genoem dat dit met hulle goed gaan. Daar is vrugte, sappies en waslappies en seep aan elkeen uitgedeel en die kinders is verras met 'n speelding. Hiermee wil ons dan ook sommer ons dank oordra aan Checkers wat ons gereeld so ruimhartig help met voorsiening van die vrugte. Op die foto's is die groep Lions wat by die hospitaal was en op die ander foto is die seuntjie wat die speelgoedhond ontvang het. A get together of PA service organisations. This one a Rotary initiative. Lions, Masons, Round Table & Probus were invited ( 3 couples each ) Rotary were the hosts. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ATTEND- ING.

16 16 We shall be using this to provide FOOD, CLOTH- KETS & MATTRESSES to the affected areas. ING, BLAN- YOU ARE GOING TO BE NEEDED TO RECEIVE, SORT, PACKAGE & DE- LIVER!! DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS TO DONATE? Deliver to Baptist Church between 8 am & 4 pm daily. A LOT IS STILL RE- QUIRED. DO YOU KNOW OF FOLK IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WHO NEED AID?? THERE MUST BE SOME!! Please contact me with NAMES & PHONE NUMBERS. We have already assisted a few folk with some of the above items. Thanks Rob, Erica & Margie. Gene collected some tables and delivered to BAPTIST CHURCH HALL on Saturday. Helped to alleviate collection & packing. Thanks Gene! I just KNOW you are all going to roll up your sleeves when the time comes.

17 17 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 410D District Governor Russell Volker P o Box 13 KING WILLIAM S TOWN 5600 Phone: russellv@adept.co.za Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much Helen Keller In a world of need and suffering, there is someone to help. And in a world of service, there is one name that stands out among others Lions Clubs International. That s what we do. The theme for the year, In A World of Service, reflects the values that have been underscored for years by Lions. We are a network of over 46,000 clubs around the world, each one making a real difference in their respective communities. We may come from different backgrounds and different cultures, but we share a common value WE SERVE. Lions combine their dedication, preparation and teamwork to achieve excellence Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs Interna onal is the world's largest service club organiza on. We have more than 1.3 million members in more than 45,000 clubs worldwide. Lions are everywhere. We're ac ve men and women in more than 200 countries and geographic areas. Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for figh ng blindness it's part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled. Lions give sight. By conduc ng vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distribu ng medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Lions have extended their commitment to sight conserva on through countless local efforts and through their interna onal SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness. Lions serve youth. Our community projects o en support local children and schools through scholarships, recrea on and mentoring. Interna onally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest. Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide. Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs Interna- onal Founda on has awarded more than $660 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. The Founda on was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organiza on in a 2007 study by The Financial Times. Together, our Founda on and Lions are helping communi es following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies and aiding in long-term reconstruc on. Lions are ac ve. Our mo o is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communi es.