ROCKY CAPE LIONS CLUB: 2009

Lions Club of the Year Perpetual Trophy

The dinner meeting on 23 November 2009 not only produced 3

new Lions, but included

the presentation of the Lions Club of the Year Perpetual Trophy to our Club. The shield is awarded annually to a Lions Club in Tasmania which has demonstrated the best all-round performance within the purposes of the organization. At the District Convention held in Hobart 13-15 November, it was announced that the shield had been awarded to the Lions Club of Rocky Cape/Stanley. The presentation was made by Smithton Lions Club President, Lion David Johns, and was accepted by our

President, Lion Craig Williams. This was a stunning surprise for all of us, and will act as encouragement for all of the Club and our Lions-in-training, and also vindicates the tireless efforts of the past, present and new members of the Rocky Cape/Stanley Lions Club. A special thanks to the members of the Smithton Lions who came to join us for the evening.

A special mention must be made regarding Tail Twisting Lion, "Young" Kevin Radford, who, through his efforts to procure a "Home Base", was not only known as "Councillor" Radford, but has been acknowledged as the Honorary Mayor of Rocky Cape.

New Member Inductions

The Lions Club of Rocky Cape/Stanley wishes a warm welcome to its new members, Lion Cliff Hawkins, Lion Paul Stevens and Lion Lyn Richards, all of Stanley, sponsored by Tail Twister Lion "Young" Kevin Radford. Zone Chairman Lion Anne Fagg, also a member of our club, conducted the inductions.

Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting will be held 23 November 2009, at the Rocky Cape Tavern, 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Our next 6 weeks will be very busy, with hampers, the Stanley Show lunch, Santa Run, our usual Friday night raffles at the Tavern and the Stanley Hotel.

Peace Poster 2009

The Lions International Peace Poster Contest 2009 produced many great pictures from both Boat Harbour and Forest Primary schools. The winners were Maddison Ralston, Forest Primary (pic 1) and Beck Dunn, Boat Harbour (pic 2).

Lions Club Promotion

Lions Peter and Pam dilligently extolling the benefits of becoming a Lion at the Boat Harbour school fair, 6 November 2009.

Visit by DG John Gillham

DG John Gillham visited the Rocky Cape Lions Club dinner at Hurseys Restaurant, 26 October 2009. Not only did he present Lion Anne with her award, but also Inducted Tracey and Julian Jacobs, of Stanley, into our club and exchanged banners with our President, Lion Craig Williams. Welcome Tracey and Julian!

Tasmanian Lions Foundation Fellowship Award

DG John Gillham presenting Zone 1 Chairman and Rocky Cape Lion Anne Fagg with her Tasmanian Lions Foundation Fellowship Award at Herseys Restaurant, 26 October 2009.

Lion Anne has been a tireless member for many years and, unusually, was left speechless on the night. All Rocky Cape Lions are very proud of Anne's achievement, and investigations are underway to determine how this was kept a secret from her.

Thelma and Louise?

Lions Heather and Pam dressed in formal damper-cooking attire at Highfield House.

A day spent teaching local schoolchildren about early cooking methods.

Lion Peter's Big Night Out

Lion Peter enjoying a nice cup of "tea".

Supper Meeting - Autism Assistance Dogs

A big thank you to the Wynyard Lions Club for the use of their Lions Den for the Autism Assistance Dogs Information night. A turnout of 58 eager Lions and guests gained valuable insight into the proposed project from guest speakers Rose Clarke - Autism Tasmania - and Joanne Baker - Director of Righteous Pups Australia, with able assistance from Albert.

Thank you to all Lions Clubs in Zones 1, 2 and 3 who participated for making the night a success, with feedback being very positive. A big thank you to all Rocky Cape Lions Club members who volunteered, aiding in the success of the night.

Upcoming Meetings

Dinner Meeting. October 26 at Hersey's Restaurant in Stanley. Special meeting for club members, including inductions. Special guest District Governor John Gillham and wife Libby.

Next club meeting November 23, location to be advised. Stay posted.

Supper Meeting - Autism Assistance Dogs

The Lions Club of Rocky Cape invites you and your members to attend a supper meeting at Wynyard Lions Den, Reservoir Drive, Wynyard on Wednesday, October 7, commencing at 7pm.

Guest speakers will be from Autism Tasmania and the Director of Righteous Pups Australia, Joanne Baker.

This meeting will give clubs the opportunity to listen to Joanne and ask questions about the program.

Please contact the Secretary by September 30 for catering purposes.

Upcoming Meetings

September 28 at "The Shed", 829 Montumana Rd, Montumana - 6:30pm for 7:00pm. Guests always welcome.

Dinner Meeting 27/07/09

Our latest meeting, held at the "infamous" Shed, Montumana, was very well attended, and included a number of guests - Marlene Stein, from Stanley (legendary cream puffs included), Jo, and Barbara McLeod, a Lion visiting from New Zealand (which as we all know is now 30cm closer to Australia). A great night was had by all.