Tony’s Tattler (June 2021)
Dear Lions, It has been an honour and privilege to be your District Governor during the current fiscal year. We started the year well behind the eight-ball because of Covid 19 since February 2020.
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Morning Interview on ABC Radio
Lion Patrick Williams was invited for an interview on ABC Broken Hill Radio on May 24, 2021. Hear Lion Patrick focus on how a Lions recycling project in a small township ended up reaching a national level,
Tony’s Tattler (May 2021)
Lions, You should all be aware that we are running the C1 Making Strides District Project, which commenced on 1 April 2021. Currently, at the time of this report, we have virtually travelled over 8,100 km,
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs & Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers are proud to announce the Australian Lion Hearing Dogs as an official Charity Partner for the NBL 21 season dedicating their home game on Saturday 10 April against Perth Wildcats to raising funds and awareness.
Diabetes Awareness & Screening Project Update
On Thursday 25th March, the Lions Club of Clare District hosted the first of ten Diabetes Awareness and Screening clinics to be held in the north and west of the state. This major project is a collaboration between Diabetes SA (DSA)
Tony’s Tattler (April 2021)
Fellow Lions, The last month has been an interesting one for C1. We have now increased our membership to 1,171 members;
Andrew Reimer
It is and continues to be a privilege to be a member and contributor to Lions International, City of Charles Sturt where I get to be part of a team of committed volunteers working tirelessly in their fundraising efforts for charities
Tony’s Tattler (March 2021)
DEAR Lion, It is pleasing to note that membership of our District has risen to 1,165, a net increase of 42 members since
Gleeson Wetlands
The following email was received by the Clare Lions Green Team from a very generous local, Pauline Reid. It followed the installation of a number of sculptures in the Gleeson Wetlands to which she made a considerable donation.
Children’s Mobility Stamp Collection
It is astounding how much money can be raised from things we throw away! The Lions International Stamp Club presented a cheque for $4,600 to the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation at the Canberra Convention [2013]
Lions Members Australia Day Awards
Two Lions members from our district (201C1) were awarded OAM in the Australia Day awards listed in the Advertiser on Australia Day.
Tony’s Tattler (February 2021)
Lions, May I congratulate Vaal Dix from the Glenside Lions Club and Ron Duncan from the Stansbury Dalrymple Lions Club for each being awarded an OAM on Australia Day,
ALDAF – Lions Quest Program
So, what is the Quest Program? It is a program supported by ALDAF covering so much more than education in drugs and alcohol. It is an internationally accredited Social and Emotional Learning Program which has a strong evidence base. This means that evaluations in terms of outcomes have been reliably and quantifiably measured.
Tony’s Tattler (January 2021)
Lions, Happy New Year to each of you and your families. May the beginning of 2021 herald the start of a new decade which is exciting and safe for each of us, thus leaving behind, in particular, the problems and disasters which were bestowed upon us in 2020 from bushfires, floods and the pandemic.
The Day I Became a Lion
Past International President Barry Palmer often talks about the day he joined Lions. No, it wasn’t the day he was inducted, but the day he first became aware of what our Organisation does and why we are here to serve.
Tony’s Tattler (December 2020)
Season’s greetings to all Lions of C1. We come to the end of a year like no other we have experienced as a lion, or as a nation. It has been a year where we have had to innovate in a period of uncertain times, where we did
District Peace Poster Final 2020
The Peace Poster District Final was conducted in a different format this year. Usually, the posters are displayed at the District Convention with Lions casting their votes. This year, the district final was an event in its own right which proved to be a big success.
Tony’s Tattler (November 2020)
My report this month is a copy of the address that I made at the AGM in Port Pirie. Lions, Lionesses, Good morning, I thank each of you for attending the Annual General Meeting of Lions District 201C1 today
ALCCRF Longest Coin Line
The COVID-19 virus has had a major impact on communities worldwide. Australia is no exception, and like most service clubs/charities fund raising has been hit significantly. Remember all funds raised by the ALCCRF go to funding Childhood Cancer research projects in Australia.
Lap The Map 2020
Lions Lap the Map Diabetes Awareness Project is being promoted as a high priority to clubs over the coming months and a way that club members can serve. Either in small groups or individually during the current lockdowns and restrictions.
Tony’s Tattler (October 2020)
Hello Lions, How time flies, having just completed three months of my term as your District Governor. It has been an extremely busy time, but it is pleasing to note that we are coming out of Covid-19.
Tony’s Tattler (September 2020)
Dear Lions, It is pleasing to see our district starting to move forward as most clubs are now out of hibernation, despite Covid-19 restrictions that are still upon us.
DG Handover Dinner (25 July 2020)
On Saturday July 25th, the Lions Club of Wallaroo hosted the District Governor (DG) Changeover Dinner at the Wallaroo Community and Sports Club (WCSC), where outgoing DG, Kevin Masters of the Wallaroo Lions Club, handed the reigns to the incoming DG, Tony Pederick OAM of the City of Adelaide Lions Club.
Tony’s Tattler (August 2020)
Dear Lions, It is pleasing to see that our clubs are coming out of hibernation and are starting to have face-to-face meetings once again as Covid 19 restrictions are being relaxed.
Tony’s Tattler (July 2020)
Fellow Lions, the coming year is going to be an interesting one as we enter the era post Covid19. During the past four months, many things have changed, especially in the way we communicate with each other by way of technology,
On The Line with Kevin (July 2020)
This will be my last report as DG, unfortunately not a lot has happened since the last one, as COVID basically shut us down, no meetings
More Than Just a Sausage Sizzle
Media Release from Lions Australia about a $50,000 donation from Bunnings to support the important work of Lions Australia in the community.
On The Line with Kevin (June 2020)
Dear Lions, As you know we are faced with a lot of unknowns at the moment, and I don’t know where it’s going to end. Presidents …
On The Line with Kevin (May 2020)
Dear Lions of 201C1, Well, another month has almost passed in isolation. Many Clubs might be finding it a bit of a challenge …
Sea Rescue Opening
The Lions Clubs of Wallaroo, Bute, Kadina and Moonta combined, donated $15,000, with a matched $15,000 from The Australian Lions Foundation, toward the building of the new Copper Coast Flotilla of the South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron headquarters
Skin Cancer Screening at Henley Beach
On the 8th and 9th of February, West Beach Lions Club hosted the Lions Skin Cancer Screening unit at Henley Square. The weather was kind over the two (2) days with Henley Beach having a lot of people visiting and enjoying the weather and beach area.
On The Line with Kevin (April 2020)
Dear Lions, As you know we are faced with a lot of unknowns at the moment, and I don’t know where it’s going to end. Presidents …
On The Line with Kevin (March 2020)
Dear Lions, It has been a period of losses this month, the sad passing of PDG Carlene King OAM after a period of time in the Royal Adelaide. I did visit her in hospital some 4 days before …
Lions Youth Programs
Lions recognises that that the next generation of our community is critical to our future and as such we want to positively contribute to and empower our youth.
On The Line with Kevin (February 2020)
Dear Lions, The first report this year, hope you all had a good holiday break and ready to start the new year. This will be a fairly short report. Bushfires have been in the headlines lately, the ones in NSW and Vic.
On The Line with Kevin (January 2020)
December has been a busy month, Christmas parties, Christmas Day and bushfires, early this year! Not sure about climate change but it has been hot. So far we have a few fires already in Stansbury, Maitland …
On The Line with Kevin (December 2019)
Dear Lions,
I must congratulate Port Pirie Lions Club on the opening of the Liberty Swing for the Handicapped and wheelchair people, in the Port Pirie area. Its was great day and to see the look on the kids faces …
District 201 C1 Convention DG Dinner 2019
During this year’s Lions District 201C1 Convention, The Wallaroo Lions hosted the District Governor’s Dinner at the Wallaroo Community and Sports Club, with 113 guests attending
West Beach Lions Club – Camp Quality Project 2019
We welcomed guests, representing Camp Quality, Kylea Tink, representing Big 4 West Beach Parks, Narelle Hollis, Lions District C1 District Governor Kevin Masters, Federal
On The Line with Kevin (November 2019)
Hi There, Starting with a sad note, PCC Lance Gliddon passed away, this makes three (3) great Lions wo have passed this year (Garth Beckwith, John Tayler and now Lance). PDG Lance Leak and PDG Carlene King …
LJ Hooker agent a real lionheart
Age is just a state of mind, says Michele Alexandrou, who, through her tireless service as president of the Burnside Lions Club, is breathing new life into the ageing group.
SCASA Awards 2019
On Sunday, October 26th 2019, members of our Lions Club, and The Little Roarers Cubs Club, attended the 2019 Service Clubs Association of South Australia’s Community Service Awards
On The Line with Kevin (October 2019)
Dear Lions, A lot has happened since last report, attended my first Council Meeting in Sydney a lot of subjects covered and a lot voted on, but the best part catching up with all the DG’s in my group …
Making a Difference
Information on around 350 past and present Lions, Lioness & LEO clubs formed in Central Australia since 1960 including District Governors, Cabinet Officers, Regions, Zones, charter members and club officers
Inspirational Lions Cub Members
We had the pleasure of 4 members of The Little Roarers Cubs Club, Tobias, Addison, Indiana (Cubs Club President) & Kara come and visit Kate Hill Ward at the WCH to deliver items that had been made by the group.
On The Line with Kevin (September 2019)
Hopefully on time this time, I missed the deadline last time mainly due to just got back from Milan, 3 days later the Handover then the following weekend down to Beachport for C2 Handover for Tom Kimber then caught the wog.
Community groups donate defib to Wallaroo Primary School
WALLAROO Primary School received an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) recently. The Wallaroo Lions Club, Wallaroo Community Table Tennis Group and the Weerona Hotel Social Club funded the lifesaving equipment.
The Phil Report (July 2019)
Ok, so it’s almost over and Kevin takes over. I was told it would go so very fast and they weren’t wrong.
I had hoped that we could have achieved more particularly with membership…
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs
This is the exciting news released at MD Convention at Geelong early in May, and below are the Artists images of the planned expansion showing the enlargement and renovation of the existing administration building and the overall
The Phil Report (June 2019)
Hi everyone
Just returned from the Council of Governors Meeting and the MD Convention in Geelong. Great to catch up with friends again and enjoy the many sessions in the program.
Carlene’s Top Lions Honour
Three decades as a Lion has taken Carlene King OAM around Australia and the world, now her extensive work with the service organisation has been given a high honour after being inducted into the Australian Lions Foundation Hall of Fame.
The Phil Report (May 2019)
Hi April already, Just heading to MD Convention in Geelong. Decided to drive because of the flight difficulties into Avalon.
What The Screener Saw
Following the Lions District Convention in 2016 I asked about being a screener for the Lions Skin Cancer Screening program. Initially completing an online training: Rapid Screening and Assessment.
The Phil Report (March 2019)
G’day. Been a busy month. Unbelievable only another 4 months and then it’s over to DG Kevin. and isn’t this year going so fast. ZOOM meeting is a great asset if you only talk for 45 minutes then it’s a Freebee.
Regional Lions Leadership Institute 2019
The recent Regional Lions Leadership Institute was held in Adelaide on February 22-24. Thirty-three participants attended the three day event from around Australia, with six from the C1 district from four clubs.
New Voices
How many members have been asked if women can join Lions? Unbelievably there is still a misconception in some parts the Community that Lions is male only. We, as members of this great service organisation, need to let everyone know that women are welcome to join local clubs.
Women in Lions Forum
On Sunday 28th October 2018 the West Beach Lions and Fulham Riverside Lions Club Branch hosted, on behalf of C1 District, a Women in Lions Forum. It was held at the Airport Over 50’s Club at Fulham and was attended by 40 plus people.
District Meets at Port Augusta
Our District holds a district convention each year, hosted by a different club. Around 200 Lions and partners traveled to Port Augusta for the 201C1 District convention.
New Boy on the Block
Wow, time is moving so fast and I can’t believe in just a couple of days Jeanette and I will be on our way to Las Vegas for the last of my DG Training.
From DG Meg Butler
Greetings everyone – this is my last bulletin article as my year as District Governor draws to a close and very shortly we welcome a new District Governor to lead the District for 2018/2019.
Lions Donate to Impoverished Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is one of the most poverty-stricken countries in the world, and one local community group has made it a priority to provide aid and improve the living conditions of the country’s people.
Convention Reflection 2017
The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide was honoured to be the host club for the 2017 Lions 201 C1 District Convention which was held on 6-8 of October, 2017.