Club Meeting November 22 2010

Our Club's November meeting, at the Rocky Cape Tavern, were proud to have Mr. Frank Magupa, a member of the Lions Club of Mersey-Devonport and Executive Director of Ona Network Inc., a NGO dedicated to promoting eye health in Africa, specifically Tanzania. Mr. Magupa continues to provide spectacles and eye operations to thousands of people in Tanzania each year, and his presentation was inspiring to all members. In other news from the evening, Lion "Poss" celebrated a milestone birthday. Cake and good times were had by all.

Autism Assistance Dogs - Update

Tasmanian Lions Autism Assistance Dogs, an initiative of the Rocky Cape Lions Club, were on hand at the Burnie District Convention 2010 to enable everyone to see the amazing work that they do, and the training required for them to become assistance dogs was also demonstrated. Our Club appreciates the warm support and donations that this project has received from other Lions Clubs across the state, as there are a number of children across Tasmania who are in desperate need of this help. With this support, we are well on the way to assisting a young boy suffering from this debilitating disease, and his family.

Peace Poster Award - State Winner (Boat Harbour Primary) - 2010

This years' Peace Poster Award went to a pupil at Boat Harbour Primary School. Announcement was made at the Burnie District Convention, November 10. Pictured with the winning poster is District Governor Ken Gatehouse.

Upcoming Meetings

The Lions Club of Rocky Cape will be visiting the Forth Valley Lions Club for dinner on Wednesday 25 August 2010. This will replace our regular Monday night meeting.

Lions Club of King Island Charter-Anniversary-Changeover

The Lions Club of King Island held its Charter-Anniversary-Changeover Dinner on Saturday August 7, which was attended by two of our members, Lion Kevin Radford (accompanied by his wife Tally) and Lion Heather Duffy, and also District Governor Ken Gatehouse (his wife, Dawn), Regional Chairman John Medwin and Zone 3 Chairman Michael MacLaren. The hospitality shown by the Lions of King Island was nothing short of exceptional.

Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting will be held at the Rocky Cape Tavern, July 26, 6.30 for 7.00pm. Lions Ron and Pam Prior will entertain us with tales from their recent trip to Antarctica.

Yanns Road Cemetry Project

General work is continuing, albeit at a slower than expected pace due to the weather. We are hoping to push on in the warmer months to achieve our goals. We will keep you updated, including photos, with our workings and the progress of the grants that we have applied for.

2010 Changeover and 10 year Anniversary Dinner

All the big kids came out to celebrate the "Toy Store" themed Changeover and 10th Anniversary Dinner at the Rocky Cape Hall on the 26th of June.We witnessed the induction of the 2010/11 Board of Directors, thanked the outgoing Board members for their efforts, and partied into the night to celebrate 10 years of the Rocky Cape Lions Club. Past District Governor David Hopkins and his lovely wife Bev were in attendance, along with Region Chairman John "the Builder" Medwin, his lovely wife Joan, and Lions from the Smithton and Wynyard Lions Clubs. As they say, a picture paints a thousand words...

Bus Shelter in Yanns Road

The Bus Shelter Project has been completed by the "construction-challenged" members, and we are now only awaiting signage...photos to follow.

Heather's Big Birthday Bash

Past Secretary Heather was finally left speechless and shaking when a surprise 70th birthday party was organised for her at the Shed in Montumana. All in attendance were left dumb-founded by the fact that this surprise was kept secret from our intrepid Lion Heather. Needless to say, all 50 guests had a remarkable afternoon, and gave fitting tribute to our tireless Heather.

City of Burnie Lions Club 50th Charter Anniversary Dinner

Congratulations to the City of Burnie Lions Club, who celebrated its 50th Charter Anniversary Dinner at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre on Saturday, 20 February 2010. The event was well attended by Lions members from far and wide, with a great night had by all. The Rocky Cape Lions Club's Monica received a special invitation, and was beautifully attired for the event, as were Zone Chairman Lion Anne and Lion Heather. Here's hoping for another successful and productive 50 years.

Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting will be held at The Stranded Whale Cafe, Alexander Terrace, Stanley, on the 22nd March 2010. Time 6.30 for 7.00.

Before, During.....After

We at the Rocky Cape Lions Club Blog/National Enquirer wish to thank Regional Chairman John Medwin for always being willing to participate in a bit of fun, and provide us with much-needed blogging practice.

Smithton Lions 40th Charter Anniversary Dinner

Saturday 27 Feb 2010 saw the Smithton Lions Club celebrate their 40th Anniversary Charter Dinner. Congratulations to all the Lions who contributed to such a great and memorable evening. This night held special meaning for our Lions, as the Smithton Lions Club chartered the Rocky Cape Lions Club on 31 March 2000.

Lion "Young" Kevin Radford, an original Charter Member, presented a certificate of congratulations on behalf of our club at Rocky Cape.

Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting will be held at the Shed, 829 Montumana Rd, Montumana on 22 February 2010. 6.30 for 7.00pm.

Autism Assistance Dogs - Update

A big thank you to all the Lions Clubs in zones 1-3 who have jumped on board to support this extremely worthy project.

Club supports Kayakers for Charity

Arriving on Australia Day at Stanley after an exhausting 1000km journey by kayak, Chris Cumming, Ben Fosnacht and Charles Seaman were presented with a $1000.00 cheque by Marlene Stein, a tireless supporter of the Lions Club of Rocky Cape, and Treasurer Lion Tony, as a donation to Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to Lion Delice for the photographs (again).

Camp Quality Fundraising Raffle 11 December 2009

Our Club held a fundraising raffle at the Stanley Hotel (many thanks to Lions Julian and Tracey), with proceeds going to Camp Quality. The night was a great success, with fantastic support from Lions Julian and Tracey, Nigel Squibb (Tasfresh), Nigel St. James (Wynyard Hotel Bottleshop), and J. Boag & Son Brewing, and we were able to present a cheque for $2000.00 to Peter Crosswell from Camp Quality, to assist them with their wonderful work.

Stanley Show Dinner

On November 9, our Club catered a function for the Stanley Show Society

(approx. 60 members) and was a great

success, due in large part to the tireless

efforts of Lion Peter, with great help from Lion Ron and Zone Chairman

Anne (both pictured). Lions Pam, Dorothy, Heather, Tally, Kevin and

President Craig were also in attendance.