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 Special Club News Update - 10 May 2012
Wow!!
What a great time it has been for your Ellenbrook Lions Club in recent months and by being recognised at the Lions Australia Multiple District National Convention during the past four day weekend at the Burswood Convention Centre has been a highlight.
First off, we were thanked for arranging to have our Ellenbrook Lions Community Bus available to transport the finalists in the Lions Youth of the Year event in the week leading up to and during the convention:
A huge thank you to the guys at the City of Swan for helping us with this.
Secondly, one of our very own Ellenbrook people, by the name of Cole Lane, with five others, were specially introduced at the convention to represent the courage of the 81 children (one of whom was also our very own, Joshua McKeown) who received awards at our recent Children of Courage awards at the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Thirdly, your club for the third year in a row took out the National Lions Mints Sales, Winning Club award for 2011.
To out sell 1500 Lions clubs across Australia, could not have been achieved without the tremendous support of the 106 businesses in our area in the Swan Valley who support our Mints fund raising.
The sales they achieved equated to in excess of 51,000 mint rolls at 50 cents each and we thank and acknowledge you all.
Fourthly, to the supporters (sellers and buyers) of our Swap Meets, thank you as well, because you are turning this event into one of the largest in the northern suburbs.
Finally, to top it all off, our club celebrated our 10th anniversary with a celebratory dinner on the 21st of April.
A huge thanks to all our voluntary members for their efforts and commitment over the years.
 Ellenbrook Lions Gets the Mints TrifectaFor the third year in a row the Ellenbrook Lions Club has taken off the Lion Mint Australia National Mints Sales Winning Club honours for 2011 by selling in excess of 51,000 rolls during the year!!
Pictured at the awards ceremony at the 60th MD201 Lions Australia Convention in Perth on 7th May 2012 are, Sam Lochhead, National Lions Mints Chairman, John Edgecombe, Ellenbrook Lions Mints Chairman and Ron Freestone, Ellenbrook Lions President.
 Ellenbrook Lions Celebrate - 10 Years of Service
At a gathering of dignitaries, lions, friends and family, the Ellenbrook Lions Club celebrated their ten years of serving the Ellenbrook community at the Valley Bowls Club on the 21st of April 2012.
They also dedicated a tree in memory of their late Lion, Dr. Guy Hamilton, AM
Click on the link below to see a selection of photos of the evening.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/10th%20Anniversary
 Lions Children of Courage Awards - 2012
On the 25th March, 81 children from around Western Australia were invited to the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth for the annual Lions Children of Courage awards.
Ellenbrook Lions were honored to be able to sponsor two local boys, Cole Lane and Joshua McKeown.
Pictured on the left is Cole in his Eagles shirt with the other five children selected to represent the others at the recent Lions Australia Convention at the Burswood Convention Centre in Perth during the weekend of 4th May 2012.
Click more details below to read Joshua and Cole''s stories.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/Children%20of%20Courage%20-%202012
 Ellenbrook Lions OZ Read Project Gathers Momentum
The search for WAs next Tim Winton has entered the classroom.
Ellenbrook Primary School has signed an Australian-first agreement with Fremantle Press that will enable budding young writers to meet the publishers brightest Australian authors and illustrators.
Students at the school will also get the first look at the latest range of books from Fremantle Press and will be able to buy the titles at a discounted price.
Headmaster Dr.Neil MacNeill, (pictured 2nd right), said he hoped the agreement would help grow the next generation of writers.
Ellenbrook is a developing community that is being established with a huge collection of people from across the world, Dr MacNeill said. It was felt that all students needed to be exposed to Australian literature and the underlying cultural values to help in the community building process.
Last year, Ellenbrook Lions Club championed this cause of Australian values that hold our society together.
Fremantle Press chief executive Jane Fraser, (pictured), said the partnership would help children develop a sense of pride in our culture and history.
The Ellenbrook Lions Club donated boxes of Australian literature to six primary schools in Ellenbrook last year.
They will be doing the same this year to the two new primary schools, as well as updates to those who received the books last year and have committed to continue to do so each year as an ongoing project.
Ellenbrook Club president Ron Freestone, on the left, said the Clubs partnership with the Ellenbrook Primary School, and by default with Fremantle Press, could hopefully lead one day to a national or even international Lions project.
DG Stuart MacFadyen, on the right, and PDG Rob Meney were present at the event and expressed their whole hearted support of Ellenbrook Lions budding project and the vision the Club has.
**RECENT AND PAST NEWS**
 Woolworths Ellenbrook Nominate Us
On the 24th January, Woolworths Australia held a celebration of their 25th anniversary of their brand in every one of their stores in our nation.
This involved each store conducting an in/out of store sausage sizzle to raise funds for their.nominated community group with every dollar raised being matched dollar for dollar by Woolworths Australia.
Ellenbrook Lions were nominated by our local store and their employees as their preferred group.
As a consequence:
1. Ellenbrook Lions President was invited to a cake cutting event on the Monday before the Wednesday sizzle.
2. and, then, to the actual sizzle
3. the staff on that day were "flat out" for about 4 or 5 hours doing their thing.
4. they did a fantastic job and a huge thank you from Ellenbrook Lions to Carol & Leah for the great work and effort theyr put into the day, and
5. the great news is that thru the efforts of all at Woolworths Ellenbrook, they were able to raise at total of $1094.60 for our club to be passed back to the community.
6. and finally, your Ellenbrook Lions president was privileged to attend Woolworths to receive the cheque from Woolworths Ellenbrook manager, James Ferguson, on Friday, 10th Feb.
Thanks to all at Woolworths - we assure you that the funds raised will be put to good use - you are champs!!!
Ellenbrook Lions Carols by Candlelight 2011
Last Sunday 11th December, Ellenbrook Lions hosted their 7th annual Carols by Candlelight at the Woodlake Amphitheatre to their largest audience ever!! - estimated to be in excess of 1200.
It was a fantastic evening compered by Lion Graham Dore with our wonderful entertainers of many years Justin & Katherine Freind, ably backed by volunteers from the Ellenbrook Community Choir conducted by Leanne van Heerwaarden.
From comments received the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and a special thanks goes to the jolly man in the Red Suit who quite obviously thrilled the young people with his visit.
Also, to the support crew of Ellenbrook Lions who worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly and not forgetting our sound man Hans Saddas - a great job and well done to you all!.
Finally and no means least, an acknowledgement of the support of Heather Awcock of LWP who was instrumental in increasing our attendees by an estimated 500 by her promotion of the event in the press, distribution of flyers, the erection of directional signs and assistance with several last minute organisational issues - thanks Heather, you are a champion..
Most importantly, to our wonderful community members who attended, thank you, and we hope to see you all back again next year!
 A Couple of Ladies From Ellenbrook Lions
Ellenbrook Lions Jenny & Judith at Kingsway Shopping Centre last Saturday, 10 December 2011 doing a great job selling Christmas Cakes, Puddings & Mints raising funds to return to the community.
Well done ladies!
You can catch up them and the many other Ellenbrook Lions who will be selling Lions cakes, puddings and mints at two stalls at the Shops in Ellenbrook every day from 17th December up to and including the 24th, outside Big W and Woolworths.
 Regional Achievement & Community Awards Gala Presentation Dinner
Ellenbrook Lions was presented as a nominee in the prestigious Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award at the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards on Friday night 11th November at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Ellenbrook Lions was selected from a strong field of nominees and was presented by the Hon Brendon Grylls, MLA, Minister for Regional Development and Patron of the Awards in front of 420 guests from across the State.
Pictured with Brendon are John Edgecombe, Ellenbrook Lions Vice President & Mints Chairman, on the left. and Ellenbrook Lions President, Ron Freestone, on the right.
Matt Tinney from WIN Television hosted the Awards.
The 2011 nine category winners announced on the night were:
AUSTRALIAN ECO CONSTRUCTIONS of Broome - RSM Bird Cameron Business Enterprise Award
MAGABALA BOOKS of Broome - Department of Indigenous Affairs Indigenous Service Award
COMMUNITY ASSISTED TRANSPORT SERVICE - Rinehart Family Volunteering Award
GAVIN TREASURE of Morawa - Horizon Power Leadership and Innovation Award
SHIRE OF ASHBURTON - ONSLOW GARDEN PROJECT Department of Local Government - Local Government Best Practice Award
AVON VALLEY ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IN - CSBP Environment Award
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER URBAN LANDCARE GROUP - LandCorp Sustainability Award
ATHENA HAIN-SAUNDERS of Bunbury - Curtin University Teaching Excellence Award
GOLDFIELDS AGED PENSIONERS WELFARE ASSOCIATION INC - Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award
AUSTRALIAN ECO CONSTRUCTIONS of Broome was also named the overall State winner: The Department of Regional Development and Lands Regional Achievement and Community Award winner.
Winners received a $2,000 Bank Account from the Commonwealth Bank.
ELLENBROOK LIONS is a dedicated group of 48 volunteers who work tirelessly to spread goodwill and improve the lives of local residents in addition to raising funds. Set up nine years ago, the Club is involved in a number of fundraising ventures including swap meets, sausage sizzles, Xmas cake sales and the childrens train. The Lions Mint project has been their most successful which raised $26,208 in 2010 and earned the Club a Perpetual Trophy.
The Club also purchased a 12-seater bus valued at $48,000 for the local community.
Since the event, Ellenbrook Lions would like to acknowledge Charlotte Beech, and give her a huge thank you from those of us who attended,
We had a fantastic night and it is a tribute to you and your team how well the night was organised and presented - it was so professional and fantastic - well done.
One more thing, Ellenbrook Lions, would like to thank Frank Alban, MLA, for recognising the work our Lions Club does in our Ellenbrook Place Community by nominating our Club for the award, thanks Frank, you are a champion.
 Lions Remember Those Who Have Passed
At the District 201W1 "Showtime" Convention on Saturday, 8 October, a moving ceremony was conducted to remember those Lions in our District who have left us during the past 12 months.
One of those, was our great and dear friend, and Ellenbrook Lion, Dr. Guy Hamilton.
It was a proud moment for us from Ellenbrook Lions, who attended the convention, to participate in the celebration of his life in Lions and to hear what he achieved, not only as a Lion, but also in his life.
We remember you Guy.
Ellenbrook Lions OZ Read ProjectWe are very proud of what we achieved in our initial phase, have a look at.....
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/OZ%20Read
 Another Member Welcomed
Recently, Jacquline Lenoir, supported by her sponsor, Pat Boardman, was inducted as a member of Ellenbrook Lions by Past President, Michael Wolf.
Welcome, Jackie!!
 Ellenbrook Lions Unveiled their popular and recently "refurbished" Childrens Train at the Bindoon Catholic Agricultural College Open Day.
To make a booking, go to
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/contact
 Ellenbrook Lions OZ Read Project
"Improving students cultural awareness and literacy skills through the promotion of Australian literature"
The Ellenbrook Lions are aware that it seems many of the things that exemplify Australian society, a fair go, sense of humour, courage, accepting challenges, supporting others, may well be lost as we are swamped by the values presented in popular television and media programs, imported from overseas.
To meet this challenge, the Club has undertaken to promote cultural awareness and students literacy skills and knowledge, by providing class teachers in all primary schools in Ellenbrook and surrounds with the resources to facilitate these important Australian outcomes.
Recently, sets of Australian books, suitable for primary school students, have been presented to all the primary schools during school assemblies to ensure that important Australian literature is not lost to the next generation/s and to facilitate students cultural development as Australian citizens.
Schools presented with the books to date are:
Ellen Stirling Primary School
Ellenbrook Christian College
Arbor Grove Primary School
Swan Valley Anglican School
and, of course, the originators of the project:
Ellenbrook Primary School thru the auspices of Dr. Neil MacNeil, the Principal.
It is intended that this program will be expanded and developed in the coming year.
 Ellenbrook Lions Celebrate
Frank Alban, MLA, pictured here celebrating with a few long term members, recently nominated the Lions Club of Ellenbrook for the Prime Super Community Group of the year award for what they give to back to the community, winners of which will be announced on the 11th November, and he said:
"The Club was officially formed on the 23rd of April 2002 and this group of, now 49 volunteers, works tirelessly by helping to improve the lives of local families, mentoring young people and fostering a greater sense of community through various activities and fund raisers.
As part of Lions Clubs International which has over 2.3 million members in over 217 countries worldwide, Ellenbrook Lions lives by the Lions motto - WE SERVE.
For two years running, the Ellenbrook Lions have been the highest seller of Lions Mints, (Australia wide), having sold $21,585 in 2009 and $25,098 in 2010, that is a lot of rolls of mints at 50 cents per roll - 93,366 rolls to be exact!.
Their Childrens Train is very popular at events and raised over $9,000 in 2010.
They hold regular Swap Meets and conduct sausage sizzles at other events to raise funds.
Their collection of old newspapers for recycling every Saturday morning has been legendary over the past five years and another source of fund raising as well as serving to connect with the community in fellowship and fun.
Their Seniors Xmas Dinner is always over subscribed, evidence of how popular it is, as is their Carols by Candlelight which last year attracted over 800 people to the Woodlake Amphitheatre in Ellenbrook.
Not forgetting their sales of Xmas cakes and puddings and gift wrapping at various shopping centres in the days leading up to Christmas which is also a fund raiser being returned to the community.
In 2009, the Club donated a 12 seater bus to the Ellenbrook Community after raising over $48,000 over several years.
Their website, launched in late 2009, has been adjudged as the best in their District for the past two years and was used as the model in demonstrations at the Lions Australia convention in Launceston attended by Lions from the 1300 clubs in Australia in April 2011.
ALL funds raised are returned to the community in various ways such as the many Lions foundations, Eye, Hearing, Cancer, Drug awareness, to name a few, as well as to local, national and international disaster relief funds.
They do a wonderful job and deserve public recognition"
he said....
 Three New Members Join Us
On 18th August 2011, three new members joined the Ellenbrook Lions Club (and Lions International), taking the membership of the Club to 49 (19 ladies and 30 men).
Pictured are Zone Chairman Tony Turner, new Lion Martin Lenoir, his sponsor Lion Don Briers, new Lions Derek & Pat Boardman and their sponsor Ellenbrook Lions President Ron Freestone.
The members of the Club extend a hearty welcome to Martin, Derek and Pat!
Two Experienced Lions Have Transferred To Our Club
At our social meeting on 4th August 2011, we were pleased to have two guests attend and since then they have been transferred to our Club from the Lions Club of Reading in the UK.
Both Graham & Suzanne Dore have a vast amount of experience in Lions and are a very welcome addition to our Ellenbrook team.
We are sure they will be valuable contributors to the work Ellenbrook Lions do for the community and we are looking forward to working with them and drawing on their experiences.
Graham & Suzanne reside in the Vines and we extend you a warm welcome to Western Australia and Ellenbrook and surrounds.
Ellenbrook Lions OZ Read Project Update
On Friday, 5th August 2011, we were privileged to be guests at the school assembly of the Ellen Stirling Primary School to present the Ellenbrook Lions OZ Read books to the Principal, Dr. Dean Goldspink, teachers, parents and students of the school.
Below is a summary of this new Lions project:
Lions OZ Read Program:
Improving students cultural awareness and literacy skills through the promotion of Australian literature
The Lions Club of Ellenbrook has an important role in supporting the community in many ways.
The Club has been made aware that It seems many of the things that exemplify Australian society, a fair go, sense of humour, courage, accepting challenges, supporting others, may well be lost as we are swamped by the values presented in popular television and media programs, imported from overseas.
We all watch the pervasive influences that affect our childrens behaviours and attitudes.
To meet this challenge, Ellenbrook Lions, with the assistance of Dr. Neil MacNeill, of Ellenbrook Primary School have undertaken to promote cultural awareness and students literacy skills and knowledge, by providing class teachers with the resources to facilitate these important Australian outcomes.
"General Aims of the OZ Read Program:"
1.To assist schools to provide a culturally appropriate Australian literature program to students;
2.To facilitate students cultural development as Australian citizens;
3.To ensure that important Australian literature is not lost to the next generation/s.
"Specific Aim:"
All of the students in the participating classes will be able to recite one Australian poem each year (schools choice).
"Program Start-up:"
1.Funds of $300 per school has been set aside by Ellenbrook Lions so that the program can be trialled in five Ellenbrook primary schools.
2.The books being provided represent indigenous, colonial and modern Australian literature.
3.Evaluation of the programs efficacy will be done by survey at the end of the 2011 academic year.
 Four New Members Join Lions
Last Thursday night, 4th August 2011, the Ellenbrook Lions were privileged to be able to induct 3 new members into their Lions Club, the largest service organisation in the world, Brendan Clancy and Adrian & Sylvie McKeon!
Privileged, because the new members chose to join Lions as their preferred Community organisation.
In addition, we had one of our sister clubs as our guests, the Swan Districts Lions Club who also had a new member to induct into their club.
Pictured is our new District Governor 201w1, Stuart MacFadyen, with the smiling faces of the four new members of Lions with their Sponsors - apologies for the quality of the photo but at least the event is recorded.
Newspaper Collections Discontinued
Unfortunately, due to the downturn in the Insulation industry, the Ellenbrook Lions Club is unable to effectively dispose of the newsprint.
As a result we will be ceasing to collect newspapers for recycling after Saturday, 27th August, 2011.
We thank you for your past support.
 Ellenbrook Lions Welcomes Lions Newest Club
On the 3rd of July 2011, Ellenbrook Lions were privileged to attend the "Charter" meeting for our newest club, the Lions Club of Stratton. and present them with a donation to help get them up and running.
Stratton is a young Club, not only as a club, but also with a young outlook.
In a break from tradition they have decided to hold their meetings early in the day rather than at the normal time in the evenings so their children can be there as well.
So their "Charter" meeting was held at 4:30pm in the afternoon with a special table set aside for the children.
As you can see from the photo. these three young Lions were ecstatic to receive their merit award for creating a "Kids Lions Banner" with their young friends whilst the meeting was going on and presenting it to the Stratton Lions.
Well done, kids for your achievement, and congrats to President, Peter Otley and his club for pioneering this new concept by getting the kids involved.
 New OZ Read Project LaunchedOn the 1st of July 2011, Ellenbrook Lions launched its newest community project, OZ Read, by presenting the first of the 5 sets of books to the Principal of St. Helenas Primary School, Roger Saulsman, followed by a ceremony during their school assembly.
It was recently pointed out to us by Dr. Neil MacNeill, Principal of the Ellenbrook Primary School that it seems many of the things that exemplify Australian Society (A fair go, sense of humour, courage, accepting challenges, supporting others) may well be lost as we are swamped by the values presented in popular television and media programs, imported from overseas.
To meet this challenge, Ellenbrook Lions decided to attempt to address this by launching a trial new project, OZ Read, by donating two sets of books each to the five other primary schools in Ellenbrook Place to promote culture awareness and students literacy skills and knowledge.
With the assistance of Dr. MacNeill, we decided to provide the schools with a culturally appropriate Australian literature program for their students, to facilitate students cultural development as Australian citizens and to ensure important Australian literature is not lost to the next generation.
The books being provided represent Indigenous, Colonial and Modern literature.
We intend to present the same sets of books to the other 4 primary schools in the next term of the 2011 school year.
That, will then be followed by an evaluation, and then, hopefully, we will take the next step in coming months to expand the OZ Read program to all primary schools in Western Australia via the other Lions Clubs in the State.
 International Award to Three Members
Ellenbrook Lions members recently celebrated the presentation of the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to three of our members, Harry Derckx, John Edgecombe and Christine Boam on behalf of Lions Clubs International.
Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, and as a young man, he made his home in Chicago. In 1913 he joined the "Business Circle", a businessmens luncheon group, and was shortly elected Secretary.
"What if these men", he asked, "who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities"
Eventually, at Melvins invitation, delegates from mens clubs met in Chicago to lay the groundwork for a community service club and on June 7 1917, Lions Clubs International was born.
It has since grown to have 45,000 clubs with 1.3 million men & women members in 205 countries worldwide.
Melvin Jones, the man whose personal code - "You cant get very far until you start doing something for somebody else" became a guiding principle for public spirited people the world over, died June 1, 1961 at 82 years of age.
The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award was created in his name in 1973 with the view to recognizing Lions who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
Two Awards for our Club
Tonight, the 11th of June 2011, this website won the Best Website Award in our District 201W1, for the second year running!
In addition, the Club also received an award as being the Best Club Promoter of Lionism in our District.
Remember, our slogan is:
L: Liberty
I: Integrity
O: Our
N: Nations
S: Safety
"L I O N S", we are and will always be!
 Ellenbrook Lions Tops Again
On the 19th April 2011, at the Lions Australia 59th Multiple District 201 Convention in Launceston, Tasmania, it was announced that the Ellenbrook Lions Club was the National Mints Sales Winning Club for 2010 for the second consecutive year running.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/TOPMINT
 Top Selling Mints Outlet Award 2010
Presented to Landgate Midland as the highest selling outlet of Mints for the Ellenbrook Lions Club
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/AWARD
 Local Boy Receives Lions Child of Courage Award at the 29th Annual Presentation
This is an Avelely mothers heartfelt feelings about their brave little boy, who was sponsored by the Ellenbrook Lions Club, and was presented with a Lions Australia Children of Courage award, along with 121 other children from Western Australia, at the Pan Pacific Hotel last Sunday, the 3rd of April 2011.
Our son, Ryan, is an identical twin born 10 weeks early on 17 June 2003. His life was a struggle from day one (being born at only 1060 grams) and being whisked away immediately at birth to be attended to by the doctors and nurses. The first time I was able to see him he was in an incubator, unable to be picked up and cuddled, and stuck with needles and other paraphernalia.
At 11 days of age, we were informed Ryan had been born with a congenital heart defect - Tetralogy of Fallot. His twin brother was completely healthy.
Ryan had a shunt inserted when he was three months of age. This operation was necessary to save his life. Ryan and his brother had stayed at PMH for 9 weeks after their birth, so this operation took place only a month after he came home for the first time.
After this initial operation Ryan thrived although a lot more slowly than his twin brother. We had to wait for him to grow and gain weight to enable the surgeons to be able to perform the repair required on Ryans tiny heart.
When Ryan was 14 months old, we were given a date for the surgery. We packed up, moved into the motel across the road from PMH only to be told the surgery had to be cancelled and would be rescheduled. Another date was given and this time the surgery went ahead.
Ryan spent about four hours in surgery and looked terrible when we saw him for the first time after the surgery. The night after the surgery was a struggle for him, we were told by the ICU nurses on our arrival at the hospital very early the next morning that they had almost called us over in the middle of the night as it looked as though he wasnt going to make it, but they had managed to stabilise him.
Unfortunately the next few days proved to be a real test of Ryans strength as he struggled to cope with the drugs he was being given. He remained in ICU for 6 days and was kept asleep for five of those days. After two weeks at PMH all of us went home.
From the time of the surgery Ryan has become stronger and stronger and is now a healthy and extremely happy 7 year old who loves school, sport and his friends. He has played sport all year round since he was 4, whether that be hockey, Auskick, teeball or cricket. He also does karate twice a week.
Ryan understands what he has been through (although, of course, he doesnt remember any of it) and understands that his heart defect is the one thing that makes him different to his twin. He has grown a lot slower than his brother so there is a noticeable height and weight difference (and even though identical, you can tell the boys apart).
Ryan is very caring and thoughtful to others when he knows they are sick or hurt. He is a very special little boy who tries to comfort family or friends when they are sad or sick or hurt, especially his twin brother. He hates to see people he loves unhappy and cries in sad movies (especially if they are about animals). He will require further surgery one day but at the moment he is fine, for which we are very thankful.
 A One Day Raffle Success
Our Ellenbrook Lions, beautiful young lady, Sarah Bailey, got together with her grandmother and came up with an idea that they would create an Easter Basket and Sarah would sell raffle tickets for it and donate the proceeds to Ellenbrook Lions to help the community and in appreciation of the help she has received from the Club.
Her mum & dad (our Lions Scott & Sandy) got on board and then Aunty Carol & Uncle Brian.
The result is that Ellenbrook Lions have $871.50 to give back to the community which is the wish of Sarah and her family.
Pictured are Rebecca Cornthwaite and Sarah announcing the winner at the recent Vale Swan Valley Fiesta.
Sarah, you are a fantastic example of a young (prospective) Lion in action or a Leos leader very soon - well done, and the Club feel extremely proud to have met you and your family.
Thanks Sarah, Ellenbrook Lions luv you.
 Wow - Another Two New Members
At our last meeting, on the 3rd of March, the Ellenbrook Lions welcomed Joan and Norm Pearson as our newest members, bringing our numbers to 46.
Norm & Joan could not wait to join us and so at our biggest Swap Meet ever, Norm was our Master Chef and did a stirling job with the sausages! whilst Joan stood back and with her wonderful smile, look at it in the photo, how could Norm resist and as wives do, gave him the encouragement he needed to not blacken the hot dogs, but when he did Joan fixed it.
On the top of that our new members have become heavily involved with our newspaper collection point at Woodlake Village Shopping Centre every Saturday Morning!
Hey, Joan and Norm, welcome to your Club, we believe that you guys will be fantastic members.
 A Special Award for a Special Lion
At our most recent Club meeting on the 3rd of March, the Ellenbrook Lions took great pleasure in presenting their Quirky Birdy award to Lion Richard Cordukes who has been visiting us from the Kallangur Lions Club in Queensland, Australia of which he is a member.
Richard (Dicky Knee) or (Rollin Rickie) is amongst other things a Para Olympian who actually won two wheelchair racing Silver Medals at the Para Olympic games when they were held in Seoul, South Korea.
He is an amazing Lion who, despite his disability, has been touring solo around Australia for the past 3 years and takes great pleasure in advising that his address is (No Fixed Address).
On top of that he travels with a one person caravan (commonly known as his Pregnant Roller Skate) together with his surfboard, kayak, crabbing drop nets, fishing poles, 2 tents, etc.
More importantly he is an avid bird watcher (of the feathered kind) which has inspired the Ellenbrook Lions to present him with our inaugural "Quirky Birdy" award.
The Quirky Birdy is from the unique Australian species "Absurdis" and the type "Botanicus Implementis" and has a motto "Fancy a Dust Up"
Rick you are fantastic person and deserving recipient of this award, the Ellenbrook Lions have come to think of you as one of "ours" and we wish you well in your continuing adventure!
 Another Ellenbrook Lions Community Service Award
Ellenbrook Lions have been delighted to join up with the Ellenbrook Christian College in encouraging their young students to become community minded.
As a result, Lion Judith Twine presented an award to the student in Year 7 who was adjudged as having displayed Outstanding Achievements and Excellence of Character shown throughout her college life.
The award consisted of a certificate plus a cheque for $250.00 donated by Ellenbrook Lions.
Lily Vo achieved all of the criteria and the presentation was conducted at the Year 4 to Year 7 Awards Evening at the Ellenbrook Christian College on the 9th December 2010.
Parents and guests joined with the students to celebrate their achievements.
Ellenbrook Lions says, "Well done, Lily, and keep up the great community work you are doing!" - we are sure you will be a Lion one day!!
 Lions Given Lesson on Global WarmingAt a social meeting of the Club on Thursday 3rd February 2011 we were given an address on Global Warming.
Yes, we do have fun times together as well as work to help others.
We were fortunate to have Dr John Happs as our guest speaker, pictured with Lion Ron Chambers, after the event, being presented with a thank you.
Dr Happs is a science educator and lectures at our local universities and has been a visiting professor at the University of Northern Colorado.
He has a background in geosciences with a special interest in climate change.
His presentation focused on the science of climate change past, present and future.
Dr Happs kept us enthralled as he presented evidence showing that our climate is actually cooling, not warming!
Other interesting facts discussed included evidence that showed that the world was actually warmer than it is now compared to about 1000 years ago when grapes were being grown in Scotland.
Of great interest, was the fact that there are thousands of other scientists around the world, including at least 80 in Western Australia, who disagree with the movement promoting global warming.
We all agreed that the issue of global warming is certainly not as clear cut as some would have us believe.
 Lions 2011 - 2012 Peace Poster Contest Theme Announced
Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups.
This Contest encourages young people worldwide to artistically express their visions of peace.
During the last 20 years, more than 4 million children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest which has given young people a chance to express their visions of peace.
And now, we are excited to announce the theme for the 2011-2012 Contest - "Children Know Peace."
More details: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster-contest/index.php
 Two New Members Joined the Ellenbrook Lions Family on 20th January 2011
Scott and Sandy Bailey were welcomed into the Ellenbrook Lions Club and became members of the largest service club organisation in the world.
With our 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members in 206 countries around the globe, they were very proud to be invited to become members of the Lions and contribute what they can to make a difference and are keen "to get the job done" in the true sense of the Lions motto - "We Serve"
All Lions around the world welcome Scott and Sandy!
 Ellenbrook Lions Club Community Service Award
The Ellenbrook Lions Club was privileged to join Ellenbrook Christian College in encouraging their students to become more community orientated by presenting the Lions Community Service Award to the student that the College selected as worthy of the award. The award consisted of a certificate plus a cheque to the value of $250 that was donated by Ellenbrook Lions.
The Lions Community Service Award is awarded to a student in Year 12 who has displayed outstanding service to fellow students or to members of the wider community.
Oliver Ellard, who was the successful student, has met both of these criteria. His service was very much behind the scenes in working to organise, assist and coordinate key College events. Oliver also willingly acted as mentor for students in lower grades.
The presentation was conducted at the City Christian Church in Padbury on the night of the 6th December. The venue was most appropriate for the event as the church had a large auditorium to enable parents and guests to join in with the students in celebrating their graduation.
The Ellenbrook Lions Club congratulates Oliver on winning this award.
 Ellenbrook Lions Christmas donation gives local girl a chance of remission
Sarah Bailey, of Lower Chittering, Western Australia, suffers with juvenile spondyloarthritis, an autoimmune arthritis which affects every movement her body makes.
Thanks to the Ellenbrook Lions Clubs generous donation to her families appeal for help to purchase a Pilates Reformer, Sarah now has the best possible chance of going into remission.
Lions Vice President (Fund Raising), Ron Freestone, said that the Ellenbrook Lions were able to donate the net proceeds of their recent Swap Meet to help Sarahs family purchase the pilates machine.
"There are many Lions Clubs all over Western Australia, and in fact, over 45,000 worldwide, with many types of fund raising activities.
So if you see Lions Mints on sale, a Lions Sausage Sizzle, a Swap Meet, a Childrens Train, Christmas Cakes, Puddings & Mints, Lions Fudge on sale, or Newspaper Recycling collection points, etc. - just remember all of the activities out there raise funds to help people just like Sarah, or the victims of natural disasters, bush fires, floods, earthquakes and the like"
The new Pilates machine will help strengthen Sarahs muscles and maintain her range of movement.
During Sarahs flare ups her joints become very painful making it very difficult for her to walk, sit or stand for long periods.
The arthritis affects Sarahs spine, pelvis, shoulders, hips and knees as well as causing inflammation of her eyes and a lowered immune system along with severe fatigue and tiredness.
Sarah is currently taking methotrexate, a chemotherapy agent to try to control her symptoms.
Her parents said that they were very grateful for the donation from the Lions and with the new Pilates machine they could look forward to a much better new year.
"This is such a lovely gesture & we are very, very fortunate to have been introduced to the work that Lions do around the world and, most importantly, right here in our local communities."
Thank you Lions!
 Ellenbrook Lions Swap Meets
Our next Swap Meets will be held on:
Sunday 20th February 2011
Sunday 10th April 2011
Sunday 23rd October 2011
Sunday 20th November 2011
Sellers from 6:30am and Buyers from 8:00am until 11:00am at
Woodlake Oval
Woollybush Rd
Ellenbrook Western Australia
and includes a Sausage Sizzle, Childrens Train and Cappucino Van
Buyers a gold coin donation and Sellers a paper note donation
Sellers please bring your own cash float and note that the Club cannot provide change to Sellers.
Enquiries to: ronfreestone@bigpond.com
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/elsm
 Lions Carols By Candlelight
Please join us and have a wonderful evening overlooking beautiful Woodlake from the Amphitheatre on Sunday, 12th December at 7pm.
The Ellenbrook Lions Carols by Candlelight has become one of the premier events of the Christmas season which includes a visit from a very special visitor and our Childrens Train.
Not only that, we have made some exciting changes that we are sure you will enjoy and be excited about!
So please join us with your children/grandchildren or just come on your own to celebrate the season, for a wonderful evening of festive joy.
See you there!
Enquiries to: ronfreestone@bigpond.com
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/cbc
 Lions Christmas Cakes, Puddings and MintsOver the lead up to Christmas, our Lion Members will be on site on the dates and venues below selling the items above:
The Shops in Ellenbrook Dec 2nd to Dec 4th inclusive
The Bennett Springs Shopping Centre: Dec 4th
Kingsway Shopping Centre: Dec 11th
The Shops in Ellenbrook: Dec 18th to 24th inclusive
In addition, as a service to the community, Ellenbrook Fresh Produce in Woodlake Village are selling the Christmas Cakes and Puddings on our behalf from November 1st to December 24th inclusive, alternatively ring Jenny on 9296 8548 to buy direct.
 2010 Broome Lions Pearl Convention
Over the long weekend of 24th to 27th September over 120 Lions from 51 clubs in District 201 W1 in Western Australia (including 4 members of the Ellenbrook Lions Club) descended on Broome for the 45th Lions International District Convention.
This year in District 201 W1 it was decided to implement an Award in memory of Past District Governor Robin Dixon, entitled "The Robin Dixon Award".
It is awarded to the Club who has succeeded in creating the highest Club and Community Involvement in their project.
The Total Dollars involved are not relevant when judging how effective a project is in engaging the Community.
During the convention, the Ellenbrook Lions Club was awarded the Inaugural Robin Dixon Award for 2009/2010 for involving a huge number of Club and Community Members over a period of years to successfully complete the project to raise the funds to enable them to donate a Community Bus to the community last year.
Not only was the Club awarded the Robin Dixon Award but they were also proud to be presented with the perpetual Champions Trophy for being the best Lions Club in the District for 2009/2010.
All members of the Ellenbrook Lions Club are delighted, but humbled, with their success and being recognized by other Lions for their achievements.
 The Black Dog Riders Are Off Again!Who are they, you may well ask, well -
In July 2009, one of the great Busselton Lions, Steve Andrews, set out on a solo motor cycle ride around Australia to raise awareness about depression, with the aim of raising funds for the Suicide Call Back Service.
With the support of some 65 Lions clubs, mainly along Highway One, and the generosity of the Aussie community he raised over $23,000 - that was the inaugural Black Dog Ride!
To find out more, click the link below:
More details: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=IW735pg2ANA
 Local Lion Runs in the Perth City to Surf Fun RunThe Ellenbrook Lions Club is proud to share, our member, Terri Marsdens experiences & thoughts during the Fun Run - congratulations Terri, well done!
Please check out her website via the link below.
2010 is the second year that I have committed myself to running the 12km city to surf in order to raise money for my beautiful nephew Dylan. Dylan suffers from Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy and unfortunately his condition is terminal. This beautiful little boy inspires me to do what he cant and use my legs to carry myself up and down the dreadful hills all the way from St Georges Terrace to City Beach in order to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA.
This year I was lucky enough to wake up with the flu two days before the start, I got myself there though vicks and tissues in toe. On top of that I suffer from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, A chronic auto-immune disease which among many other things causes me to have an anaphylactic reaction to rapid changes in temperature. Eg. Running 12kms. I had my pockets stuffed with antihistamines and an Epi-Pen in case of an emergency.
I trudged on and as I got almost to the top of the first hill, passing Kings Park I saw the 1 km marker and thought, uh oh, 11 to go!!!
Those markers are torture! I would rather not know how far I had travelled!
As I jogged along, I found it very inspiring to see all the different people from all walks of life running for their various causes, I saw a team running for Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, RSPCA and many many more.
I started to think about Dylan, actually I was imagining him pulling up beside me and offering me a ride in his zippy electric wheelchair!
No, really I was thinking, if this small thing that I was doing helped supply a better quality of life to kids like him and maybe assist in finding a cure for this horrible disease, then I would run all day. I turned up my ipod as loud as it would go, clicked on the eye of the tiger and ran.
Crossing the finish line was amazing! All the people cheering and screaming! I felt very proud, proud of getting to the end in spite of my health challenges and proud to be wearing the Ellenbrook Lions club shirt acknowledging the people that have supported me the most.
Its amazing how fast you can forget the 11.5kms of pain beforehand and just remember the thrill of the last 500 meters.
More details: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/terrimarsden
Lions Children of Courage Awards - 2010
This awards program is open to children between the ages of 5 to 15 years who have special needs and have shown courage in the face of adversity. Such children include those who are confined to wheelchairs, who are sight, hearing or speech impaired or have undergone long periods of medical treatment, surgery or hospitalization which has perhaps brought pain and trauma to their young lives.
Or, they could be a child who without regard for personal safety, has been instrumental in the preservation of life and/or property or has rendered assistance at an accident or whose concern for others is worthy of recognition.
It could be a child who has overcome personal hardship and/or disadvantage to achieve a high degree of sporting prowess as an individual or as a good team member.
Refan Memedovski and Malakai Mitchell were sponsored by Ellenbrook Lions and were presented with their awards recently.
Click on the link below for more information on both of them including photos:
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/Ellenbrook%20Lions%20Children%20of%20Courage
 Lions Website Award
During the Western Australian Lions, District 201W1, annual awards evening at the Hilarys Yacht Club last night (12th June), this website was recognised and the Club was presented with the districts "Best Club Website Award".
 International Award to Ellenbrook Lion
Ellenbrook Lions members recently celebrated the presentation of the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to their President, Tony Turner, by Vice President, Michael Wolf, on behalf of Lions Clubs International.
In his acceptance, Tony was truly overwhelmed, and at a loss for words, saying that "He would cherish the honour for the rest of his life."
Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, and as a young man, he made his home in Chicago. In 1913 he joined the "Business Circle", a businessmens luncheon group, and was shortly elected Secretary.
"What if these men", he asked, "who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?"
Eventually, at Melvins invitation, delegates from mens clubs met in Chicago to lay the groundwork for a community service club and on June 7, 1917, Lions Clubs International was born.
It has since grown to have 45,000 clubs with 1.3 million men & women members in 205 countries worldwide.
Melvin Jones, the man whose personal code - "You cant get very far until you start doing something for somebody else" became a guiding principle for public-spirited people the world over, died June 1, 1961 at 82 years of age.
The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award was created in his name in 1973 with the view to recognizing Lions who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
Not only has Tony been president, as well as holding other executive positions, for all of the Ellenbrook Lions Clubs eight years, he has been active in encouraging and assisting many other clubs in other Lions roles as well as being actively involved in numerous Lions community projects in WA.
Tony has demonstrated a willingness, drive and dedication to the principles espoused by the founder of Lions International and is a very deserving recipient of the award.
 Four New Members Join Our Club
Local residents, Priscilla Yeo, Rebecca Cornthwaite, Terri Marsden and Jason Bloom were recently inducted into Lions by District Governor, Pam Baird in a ceremony during our social meeting in the Ellenbrook Place meeting rooms.
All Lions welcomed, and wished them well and hope they enjoy the fellowship and the satisfaction they will get from serving the community.
This takes our Club membership to over 40 members and growing!
 Ellenbrook Lions Mints Success Ellenbrook Mints Committee Chairman, John Edgecombe, accepts the 2009 National Mint Sales Winning Club award from District Mints Chairman, Sue Lowe.
Ellenbrook Lions members recently celebrated the announcement at the recent Lions Mildura Convention that your local Club was announced as the highest seller of Lions mints in Australia despite fierce competition from the other 1250 clubs during the calendar year 2009.
Ellenbrook Lions President, Tony Turner, applauded the six person Mints team and congratulated them on their commitment, sacrifice and drive to reach their target.
Tony also joined the team in applauding the generosity of the local community, which allowed us to achieve a massive $21,585 in sales of the $0.50 mint rolls, "that is a lot of rolls!", he said. He and the team also wished to thank the 110 businesses who have assisted us in achieving the award during 2009.
Ellenbrook Lions Club was officially founded eight years ago with 25 members. Since then the club has grown and now has a membership numbering 47 and growing. The Club is fortunate to have an enthusiastic group of members who are involved in a number of fund raising projects including newspaper collections, swap meets, sausage sizzles, Xmas cake sales and the childrens train.
One area which has proved to be very successful in raising funds for community projects is the distribution of Lions Mints.
The distribution of Lions Mints has been part of the activities of the club since its commencement. Initially there were seven outlets, however during the following three years the number of outlets dropped to five. It was then that two of our members took over the distribution of the mints believing that having two members dedicated specifically to the distribution of Lions mints would lead to an increase in the number of outlets and cash collected. By April 2008 their beliefs were confirmed with the number of outlets distributing Lions Mints increasing from 5 to 53 with annual sales increasing from $100 to over $10,000.
At this stage the workload was becoming far too much for just two members, so two further members were invited to join the team. The result of having an extra two members increased the number of outlets to 78 and annual sales to over $17,000. Since another two members have come onboard we now distribute Lions Mints to 110 outlets with annual sales expected to total $25,000 in 2010.
Once again it must be acknowledged that the success of the distribution of the Lions mints is due also to the outlets, their management and patrons. Without their cooperation and honesty our efforts would be worthless. We extend our grateful thanks to them.
More good news is that sales so far this year are well ahead of last year and with the help of our wonderful supporting businesses and the generosity of you, in the community, we hope to repeat our success this year.
From the Ellenbrook Lions, thank you!
and,
please explore this website to discover what we, as Lions, do for the community in return for your support.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/mints
Lions Newspaper Collection Awards
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/Newspaper%20Awards
Ellenbrook Lions Christmas SuccessDATE: 1 March 2010.
Ellenbrook Lions members today applauded the generosity of the local community, with a massive 1068 Christmas Cakes and Puddings purchased this year.
And, given the cakes growing popularity, Lions Australia are looking for local suggestions as to how best serve the iconic cake.
The community residents deserve a huge congratulation for their generosity in what has been a very tough year, Lions President, Tony Turner said.
Despite the financial pressures of 2009, we sold a record number of cakes this year, thanks to the ongoing contribution of our many long-term supporters and to quite a few first-time cake purchasers. It is just an idea at this stage but, given the residents obvious enjoyment of, and appreciation for our Christmas Cakes, I would love to hear your suggestions as to how best to serve the cake.
The sale of the traditional Christmas Cakes marks the end of a very successful year for the Ellenbrook Lions Club, Tony said.
In addition to the money raised through the sale of the cakes, we have recently been able to donate to the Haiti Earthquake and Toodyay Bush Fire appeals as a result of Swap Meets, Sales of Lions Mints, Newspaper Collection, Sausage Sizzles, Lions Childrens Train events and Raffles).
In fact, since Lions around Australia started selling Christmas Cakes way back in 1965, we have raised an estimated $45 Million-plus, with a direct annual boost to our Sight, Health, Welfare and Humanitarian projects of more than $2 million each year.
Please email or post your serving suggestions to pocboam1@bigpond.com or PO Box 2132 Ellenbrook WA 6069.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/cakes
Awards Presented to Two Great Outlets
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/wymeditor/wymeditor/iframe/default/awards
Lions Fill Gap in Ellenbrooks Transport NeedsThe Lions Club of Ellenbrook has donated a $48,000 bus to the City of Swan to help plug the holes in Ellenbrook and surrounds transport needs.
The bus will be administered by the City of Swan and the official handover was held on February 20th at the Woodlake Community Centre.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/BUS
Winners of Lions Peace Competition in Ellenbrook
We are proud to announce the winners!
Just click on the link below to find out who they are!
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/wymeditor/wymeditor/iframe/default/peace
A Win for the Festive Season
The Ellenbrook Lions Club was a recent winner of the Community Newspaper Group and Woolworths Christmas competition.
The club won a $1000 gift card to put towards the cost of festive celebrations when the club held their traditional Seniors Christmas Dinner for 97 people on Saturday, December 5th.
It was a beautiful traditional Christmas dinner enjoyed by 78 guests and 19 Lions members who prepared the feast at the Woodlake Community Centre.
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/sxd
 City of Perth Lions 50th Anniversary Dinner - 25th June 2012
Lions Club Members
Please see, at the left, your Invitation to attend the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the City of Perth Lions Club on Monday 25th June 2012.
The organising Committee has organised an evening which will reflect on our Clubs history and acknowledge our many achievements.
The package on offer is inclusive of food and beverages, entertainment, spot prizes, auctions and a gift from the Perth Mint.
Places are limited so we encourage you to book early.
Could you confirm your attendance by advising our Club Secretary, Murray Fletcher as per the invite by 18th June 2012 - First come first served.
We look forward to sharing in a night of both merriment and nostalgia .
 World Alzheimers Day - Challenging WA Lions on 21st September 2012
September 21st is World Azheimer''''''''s day and Western Australian Lions Clubs have been challenged by the members of WA Lions Partnership with McCusker Alzheimers Research Foundation to hold an event in September to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer''''''''''''''''s Research. The catch phase is "Event to Remember in September"
The challenge for clubs is to be innovative (and even a bit competitive!) with the events they hold. The idea for a month long awareness campaign was launched at the recent Multiple District Convention and was favourably received by WA Lions visiting the stand. Let''''''''''''''''s hope they Remember to tell their clubs!
Clubs are encouraged to publicise their events locally and hopefully September will be remembered as a month when Lions across the state made a difference and highlighted the need for research into this debilitating disease.
For more information on how you can participate contact the committee at: lionswa.alzheimers@gmail.com
Lions District 201W1 - 47th Annual Convention in Moora, 19th to 21st October
Get in quick to book your spot at the "Country Life" convention in Moora - Friday 19th October to Sunday, 21st October 2012
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/Country%20Life%20Convention
OZ Read Project Gathers Momentum
More details: http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/news/#nid417201222102AM
District Governor 201W1s April 2012 Newsletter
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/district%20newsletter%20april%202012.pdf
Lions Save Sight Footy Competition Progressive ResultsCheck out each weeks results
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/Footy
Lions Dryandra Woodland Village 40th on 18th August 2012
SAVE THIS DATE!
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/dryandra%27s%2040th.pdf
Lions Australia Wins the 2011 ANZIA Award
Here is the just released video of Lions Australia winning the ANZIA award last year.
The WA Lions Drug Awareness Foundation (WALDEF), a partnership between, our two districts in WA, 201w1 & 201w2, have financially supported "Tune In, Tune Out" and all Lions in Western Australia should be proud of your foundation''s work which has resulted in the video.
Thanks to all Clubs for your support of your WALDEF foundation.
More details: http://youtu.be/LpvsB5mzCHA
Lions To Raise $10 Million To Save Children
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/lcif%20lions%20measles%20program%20oct11.pdf
Club Officers Forum in Bentley 20th May 2012
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/news
Club Officers & Orientation Course in Geraldton 26/27th May 2012
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/state%20glt%20%20gmt%20~%20flyer%20for%20iof%20&%20orientation%20course%20at%20geraldton%20may%202012.pdf
District Governor 201W1s February 2012 Newsletter
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/w1%20feb%20dn%20hrc%20x%206.pdf
PDG Jack le Cras Awarded an Order of Australia - 26 January 2012
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/jack%20lecras%20helping%20others%20brings%20reward.pdf
District Governor 201W1s January 2012 Newsletter
More details: http://201w1.lions.org.au/files/201w1/w1%20jan%202012%20dn%20lrc%20x%206.pdf
Lions Youth Exchange Try It In 2012 - Your Club Will Enjoy It!
More details: /files/201w1/youth exchange - seeking host families jan 2012.pdf
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