No nursing home for us. We'll be checking into a City Lodge!

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1 D G 410 D NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017 From the pen of our DG Zwaai... Fellow Lions April 2017 With the month of May on our doorstep, we need to strengthen our membership. Although I ve not really addressed membership this year, we need to remember that without members, there will be no organisation such as ours! And, on the 28 th of April, it is Lions Worldwide Induction Day. Make use of this opportunity to strengthen our pride I may be using the International President s theme of a couple of years ago, but it remains apt till today and in the future. Go out and get younger members, as we all are a dying breed per PDG Bokkie Here is at least some advice for him No nursing home for us. We'll be checking into a City Lodge! With the average cost for nursing home care being R per day, there is a better way when we get old and too feeble. I've already checked on reservations at the City Lodge. For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it's R per night. Breakfast is included, and some have happy hours in the afternoon. That leaves R a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies. Plus, they provide a possible spa, swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and washer-dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. R worth of tips a day you'll have the entire staff scrambling to help you. They treat you like a customer, not a patient. There's a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride virtually for free. The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp). To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays. For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, the cash keeps building up. It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. City Lodge will take your reservation today. And you're not stuck in one place forever - you can move from Lodge to Lodge, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii? They may have one there too. TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience. It has a night security person and daily room service.

2 The maid checks to see if you are ok. If not, they'll call an ambulance... or the undertaker. If you fall and break a hip, medical aid will pay for the hip, and City Lodge may upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life. And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few days mini-vacation. The grand-kids can use the pool. What more could I ask for? So, when I reach that golden age, I'll face it with a grin. May those who are attending the Convention, have an awesome time! Zwaai Krüger District Governor Lions International District 410D There is no strength without passion May 2016 where it all started King Williams Town Lions - We Serve in District 410D Hats off to Lions Lady Antoinette Scott and Lion PJ Mauer for organising a well- attended and most enjoyable KWT Lions Crazy Hat Party at the colourfully decorated Malcolm Andrew Sports Centre on Saturday 8th April Approximately 80 members of the public many of them old supporters but a pleasing number of newcomers, too and Lions, partnersin-service and youngsters danced the night away to the toe-tapping tunes of DJ Shane and enjoyed steak or boerewors rolls and plenty to drink at the bar. There were prizes for the best and most creative hats and a photo booth where that special memento picture could be purchased to provide memories for years to come. The evening started with the induction by Lion Russell Volker of two new members, Kristen Mauer and Wayne Smith into the KWT Lions Club and their proud families, fellow Lions and guests welcomed them into the world s largest service club organisation in its centenary year. Lion PJ Mauer thanked those who sponsored prizes, the bread rolls and the venue for the evening. Every cent of the profit from these functions goes back to the community, he said, and the support from the community is greatly appreciated.

3 Port Rex Lions - We Serve in District 410D Left: Our regular visit to the Frere Hospital's Children's wards was enthusiastically supported by our Hudson Port Rex Lion Cubs. They went out of their way to entertain the children and the visit was great fun for all! Right: Club members spent a lovely morning at the EL Youth Care Centre in order to chat to their management team and assess their needs so that we can lend a helping hand in the near future. Left: Lions from Port Rex paid a visit to D J Dobey Care Facility for the Aged to hand out Easter eggs to the appreciative residents. Right: Attending a Spit Braai fundraiser organised by Cambridge Lions : new member Lion Pat van der Merwe and her sponsor Lion Maureen Norman Sedgefield Lions - We Serve in District 410D We very proudly handed over some first aid kits to our local lifeguards headed up by Mike Wood. Seen in photo (left) is Mike Wood, project Co coordinator Eric Roper and President Eric Watson.

4 Uitenhage Lions - We Serve in District 410D The Uitenhage Lions Club donated 50 pairs of school shoes, socks and beanie s to Headmaster Frank Solomon of St. Joseph's Primary School, Blikkiesdorp in Uitenhage for distribution to scholars in need. 13th Standard Bank Ironman African Championship Manning Water Point April 2017 The challenge to man the water point used for the local Ironman event speaks volumes for the approximately 60 members, families and friends to render a service over the 18 hours period to the approximately 1800 endurance athletes. The event Organisers expressed their appreciation for an excellent service provided by the Lions which was televised Internationally.

5 Centennial Challenge to all Lions in District 410D DC JEANETTE LE ROUX has put this challenge out to all Clubs in the district and I would love to have an overflowing newsletter in June 2017 which would be the last for DG Zwaai s year. The 7th of June is the 100th anniversary of our Organisation and there is a Multiple-District challenge for each club to join hands in the celebration on Saturday June the 10th taking up Project 100 which is to arrange a service project serving 100 disadvantaged in any form or fashion. This challenge was circulated via our District Secretary some time ago with positive feedback from 5 clubs who will be participating. This article was also included in our DG's March newsletter so I am hoping for more clubs to join hands and participate. How great it would be to have each club in District D have a page on this service event in our DG's June Newsletter. Sedgefield Lions - We Serve in District 410D We have just completed a very busy Easter weekend running a most successful wine and beer garden at this year's Slow Town Festival and took part in the Easter Parade - our VIP visitor being hometown beauty and present Miss SA, Demi- Leigh (Right) FUN, FUN, FUN!!

6 Sedgefield Lions - We Serve in District 410D A great Cansa Shavathon this year and once again out thanks go to Lions Bonita, Shelley and Bev for heading up the team. SPRAYATHON for Cansa Shavathon day and at the Sedgefield Slow Town Festival. The trophy for the best water table for the annual Tortoise Tuff race was retained AGAIN by the Lions this year! Well done all. This is such a "local is lekker" event and enjoyed by all. And in the world of service - our water table marshals were even on hand to offer dog walker Anthony and his charges refreshments! Our young Lions, led by Lion Bonita Noeth and assisted by Lion Shelley Van Eden, have had a very busy two months. Our club is very proud of the way our two Lions have taken on this project with the youngsters. We look forward to seeing what projects they have lined up for them next!! Easter Cupcakes to our Alzheimer s homes and retirement villages.

7 Swellendam Lions - We Serve in District 410D Bingo by Huis A A Tomlinson Saterdagmiddag 8 April 2017 het die Lions by Huis A A Tomlinson bingo gespeel. Die inwoners het dit soos gewoonlik baie geniet met al die eet- en drinkgoed en die pryse wat gewen is. Die eerste prys is gewen deur Me. Sarita Kotze. Regs: Wenner Sarita Kotze saam met Lion dame Nicolize. Klub 100 Trekking was Vrydagaand 7 April 2017 om 18h30 by Swellendam Groentemark. Die volgende wenners is getrek: 1ste prys: Engela de Kock (26) 2de prys: Hanli Cilliers (43) 3de prys: Dioleen Beukes (75) Geluk aan hierdie wenners. Bo: Lion President Leon Ras doen trekking saam met kliënte van Groentemark. Kouga Lions - We Serve in District 410D Kouga Lions recently sponsored a group of young scholars from the Nico Malan High School in Humansdorp to enter the CANSA Relay for Life. They had great fun preparing their costumes, banner and décor to represent their theme The Greek Gods. An enjoyable evening and thanks to Lions Len and Petro and their daughter LuMari for organising.

8 Still Bay Lions - We Serve in District 410D STILBAAI LIONS WOEKER FONDSE LOS Still Bay Lions held the following two major fund raising projects during December 2016: FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL This annual event which has been running for over 20 years surpassed all expectations. Approximately 2300 people attended the Festival over 2 evenings which is an all-time record. Seventeen cellars exhibited their wines. The turnover exceeded R The net profit was R The Lions and volunteers - from entrance to dispatch of the sales were complemented for running a well oiled, synchronized and friendly festival. In fact many proclaimed it to be the best they had ever attended.

9 Still Bay Lions We Serve in District 410D BEER TENT AT THE ANNUAL COASTAL TOUCHIES (RUGBY) TOURNAMENT Running the beer tent at this annual event is not for the faint hearted. It is viewed as the Royals Royce of the series of tournaments and the only one selling beer on the beach. As part of Lions outreach two local organizations were drawn in as junior partners, ie Seagulls Rugby Club and Pikkewouter Creche. In total 600 cases (24 x 450ml) of beer and related beverages were sold from 11:00 to 15:30 netting ±R Both partners netted R The photos will tell the rest. Please submit articles before 15th May 2017 for next Newsletter. The Newsletter is yours (the Lions) not mine so please share your info. Lion Gloria Searle Newsletter Editor searlega@mweb.co.za Mobile: Home: