Sheppie's Pride - November-December 2015 Edition
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Transcript of Sheppie's Pride - November-December 2015 Edition
February 2016
4th : Ladies Meeting - Den11th : Directors Meeting - Den14th : Valentines Lunch - Den18th : Show Meeting - Den25th : Club Meeting - Den27th : Lions Bingo - Den
March 2016
3rd : Ladies Meeting5th : Charter Dinner - TBA10th : Directors Meeting17th : Show Meeting - Den24th : Club Meeting - Den26th : Lions Bingo - Den
Birthdays :
February :
6th : June Rundle7th : Barry Van Der Veen8th : Otto Wank21st : Nico De Jong
March:
3rd : Port Shepstone Lions Club10th : Denis Meyer11th : Inge Wank17th : Clayton Curnow
I hope everyone had a g rea t Christmas and all have by now fully recovered from celebrating the arrival
of 2016. It is back into work mode for a lot of us and I am glad that everyone that travelled has returned home safely.
Congratulations to Lion Mervin Curnow for reaching the 70 year milestone. What a great party it was at the Lions Den. Thanks Mervin, you are a Legend. Congratulations also has to go out to the most important Lion, out barman Lion Brian Eva, for getting engaged. All the best Brian to you and Talitha.
Thank you to those Lions and Lion Ladies who assisted with the food collection, and also a big thank you to Graeme Mulligan from Harbour View Spar for making this possible. This was distributed to Bread of Heaven and also Raj Mahabeer’s feeding scheme.
We are now entering the last six months of the current Lionistic Year and this is a very busy time for our Club. There are some challenges ahead for us with trying to organise the Lions Show and the Lions Golf Day at the high levels set during 2015. We have had the first Show meeting and I want to thank Lion Jean Masson for “volunteering” to convene this year’s event. The portfol io holders have been identified and now it is just to see, once we have met with Hibiscus Coast Tourism, if they will come forth with a generous sponsorship as before. Please can we all help with assisting Lion Lady Jane with getting Exhibitors for this year.
The bingo will start shortly and thanks to Lion Kenny and all the Lion Members and also our Lion Ladies that put in every effort to make this an ongoing success. Our Bingo numbers could grow now that Lion Merv qualifies fully!!
The Multiple District Convention is coming up shortly and I urge as many of us to register for this as our very own PDG Denis Meyer will be inducted in as the New Council Chairman at this Convention. A massive honour for our club.
In closing I would like to thank all for the assistance for the first six months and look forward to your support for the next six months.
Jeff SmithClub President
Dear Sheppie Lions
It has been a pleasure for us to assist your club as a platform to show the community the great work the Lions do to uplift the community and help those who need it the most.
We wish all your club members a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Quintin Van Jaarsvelde-Howzit News
The secretaryLions Club Port Shepstone. Dear Sir
Will you kindly convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to your Chairman and all your members for your very generous and kind sponsorship of my eye operation and the post-op care/refraction through Shelly Beach Spec Savers.
This wonderful gesture and gift will not be forgotten.
Yours sincerely, Patty Inggs.
On Saturday 28th November, Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies hosted their 25th Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens at the Port Shepstone High School Hall.
A total of 93 senior folk from the Flower Foundation, Anerley Haven, Mbango Valley (Villa Bruno) and other residences in the area were transported to the event by Lions members.
During the event, the guests were serenaded with Christmas Carols and other beautiful melodies courtesy of Sue Neilsen on the keyboards, and singers Marie Webster, Jurgens Human and Nils..
The guests were served a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by the Sheppie Lion Ladies. Santa Clause, aka Lion Clayton Curnow and Club Mascot, Melvin the Lion, aka Lion Laurie Lourens presented each guest with a sponsored Christmas gift bag filled with wonderful presents.
The whole event was, once again, a huge success thanks mainly to project coordinator Lion Hilton Horsley and his team of dedicated Lions and Lion Ladies. Port Shepstone Lions are extremely grateful to Sue Neilson for once again providing the live music as well as Port Shepstone High School for allowing the Club to use their hall and facilities. The Lions would also like to thank the Hostel catering staff, Sunrise Farms, the Frey family and Fresh Meat for their sponsorship, assistance and support.
Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies traditionally serenade the oldies with Christmas carols during the event
Lion Ladies June Rundle and Jane Massey serving the starters
Dom Curnow with Lions Clayton Curnow, Kevin Ross, Laurie Lourens (Melvin) and Club President Jeff Smith
Dishing up the main course for the guests
Lion Ladies Anna Compion, Inika Curnow and Jane Massey serving the guests
Lion Martin Rundle chats with one of the guests
Lion Ladies Anna Compion, Elsie Mc Killen and Jane Massey
Guests enjoying their Christmas LunchSanta Clause (Lion Clayton Curnow) hands
out Christmas presents to the guestsGuests showing their appreciation
Project convener, Lion Hilton Horsley welcomes all to the luncheon
Sue Neilson and her entertainers
Sheppie Lions taking a breather
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our fellow Lion and friend in service, Lion Mike Marshall who was Called to Higher Service on Sunday 29th November 2015.
Lion Mike lost his long and brave battle with cancer. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lion Lady Debbie, Sarah and Jonathan.
Lion Mike joined the Port Shepstone Lions Club in 2014 and, for the past year has been instrumental in resurrecting the
club’s diabetes awareness project.
Lion Mike achieved success, lived well, laughed often and loved much; he gained the respect of intelligent people and the love of little children.He filled a niche and accomplished his task, He has left the world better than he found it,whether by a brighter flower, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul.He always saw the best in others and gave the best he had; his life was an inspiration, and his memory will be a benediction.
Mike was a true LION.
Rest in Peace dear friend - until we meet again..........
uring the 2015 Annual Christmas DLuncheon for senior citizens, Club
President Jeff Smith presented an
appreciation plaque to the Frey family who, for a
number of years now, have been sponsoring the
lovely Christmas gifts (to the value of R200-00
each) for the seniors. This outstanding initiative
was spearheaded by the late Lothar Frey who,
prior to his death, requested that his family
continue to support this event. Lothar’s son,
Nicholas Frey accepted the plaque on behalf of the
family.
n 13th December, Harbourview Superspar in
OPort Shepstone once again kindly allowed the Port Shepstone Lions to collect food
donations for the needy.
Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies worked in shifts at both entrances in order to promote the project and provide descriptions of what groceries were required. They also used to opportunity to promote and sell their delicious Lions Christmas cakes.
The generosity of the public was once again outstanding. Numerous shopping trolleys were filled and a number of cash donations were made. The cash donations were utilised to purchase additional items required and food hampers were packed by members of the club for distributed to various needyfamilies and institutions in the Port Shepstone area.
The generosity of the public was outstanding Lion Kevin Ross receives a cash donation from a passer by.
Lion Lady President Anita Hulley shows her appreciation to a generous donor
Lions Kevin Ross & Gary Baker with Harbourview Superspar Manager Graeme Milligan
Martin & June Rundle, Bev Rolfe and Pete Stoppel on duty at the second entrance to the Superspar
Lion Lady Betty Bing and Lion Dale Mc Garry greet shoppers at the main entrance.
mmediate Past President Alastair Warman handed Iover food donations to Rajen Mahabeer of Hibiscus
Food For Life. HFFL was established in 1993 and
provides nutritious meals for 400 children every Saturday
at Mdlazi Primary School. This school is in a rural area near
Port Shepstone. The children, aged between 3 and 12
years face extreme poverty due to unemployment. More
than fifty percent of these children come from child
headed households.
Club President Jeff Smith handed over food donations to Pastors Lawrence and Jefferies from Bread Of Life Ministries (South Coast). The donations will go a long way towards a l l ev ia t i ng food sho r tages i n many impoverished communities.
Port Shepstone Lion Ladies once again gathered in the Clubhouse kitchen during January to prepare frozen meals for residents of the Flower Foundation home for the aged. Their monthly efforts are greatly appreciated by the residents of the home.
Congratulations to Lion Mervin Curnow on receiving a 50
years of service award from the Insurance Institute of
Kwazulu-Natal.
Mervin's long career as an insurance broker started the moment he
finished school. Mervin has been running his Port Shepstone-based
business since 1984.
The Curnows have come a long way on the South Coast and are
active members of the community. Mervin and his wife Lyn have
held various positions in
the Port Shepstone Lions
Club and hold a number of
other positions at local
l e v e l . T h e i r s e n s e o f
community extends to their
staff, a large number of
whom have enjoyed many
years of service at Curnow
Garrun Insurance Brokers.
Lion George Leggett enjoying
some laughter with his
granddaughter Juliette whilst
on Christmas vacation in the
U.K. Yvonne and Mike Rodda on board a cruise ship from Dubai
Alister and Irene Love
celebrating Christmas in the
U.K.
Port Shepstone Lions and Lion Ladies celebrated another successful year of service at their annual year end gathering. Those present enjoyed great fellowship and superb food at the "BEST" hotel on the South Coast! - Umthunzi Hotel in Umtentweni. Thanks to Lion Martin Rundle for organising the event which was well attended.
Alastair Warman, Otto Wank, Yvonne Rodda, Andre Beneke, Karin Barber and Denis Meyer
Alastair Warman enjoying an intimate moment with Otto Wank
Dale Mc Garry and Laurie Lourens
June & Martin Rundle Peter Mc Killen, George & Audrey Leggett with June Rundle Desree Du Toit and Jeff Smith
Roxanne Ringo with Anita & Kelvin Hulley Betty & Rob Bing with Elsie Mc Killen Inika & Clayton Curnow
Karin Barber & Andre Beneke Laurie Lourens, Alastair Warman, Elsie Mc Killen, Otto Wank and Peter Mc Killen
Louise Van Jaarsveld and Barry Van Der Veen
3-8 May 2016
La Montagne Hotel - Ballito, KZN
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Richard & Estelle O’Neill, Jane Massey, Anna Compion and Dennis Schmidt
Yvonne & Mike Rodda Mike Rodda with Carol & Norman Holmes
Lyn, Inika & Clayton Curnow with Anita Hulley And...Justin had a little sleep! Suzette Boshoff, Denis Meyer & Jean Masson
Dom, Travis and Keira having fun at the party Richard Borradaile, Jane Massey with Mervin & Lyn Curnow
Christmas Dinner at the Masson Home.Several Sheppie Lions and Lion Ladies attended a very enjoyable Christmas dinner which was kindly hosted by Jean and Myrna Masson.
Christmas Day Lunch at the Wallis Home.Several Sheppie Lions and friends attended a festive Christmas day luncheon which was kindly hosted by Charles and Gayle Wallis.
Kenny& Bev Rolfe, Myrna & Jean Masson, Kelvin & Anita Hulley with Annie & Pete Stoppel
Kelvin & Anita Hulley with Annie & Pete Stoppel
Barry Van Der Veen, Louise Van Jaarsveld, Gary and Colleen BakerJune Rundle, Lauren Lourens, Jane Massey and Richard
Borradaile
The Lunch TableCraig & Mervin Curnow with Gayle
Wallis
Kenny Rolfe with Charles Wallis
Chantell & Denis Meyer with Lyn Curnow Bela Gallagher with Lyn CurnowBela Gallagher, Gabi Hill, Charles & Gayle Wallis,
Nico & Helen De Jong
he date was 17th January, the theme was a beach party, the venue, TThe Sheppie Lions Den and the occasion, the 70th birthday
celebration of one of our longest serving and most popular
members, Lion Mervin Curnow. The Lions club house was packed to
capacity with Lions and friends from far and wide attending this very
enjoyable celebration.
Merve’s magnificent birthday cake
Jared Gallagher, Moz Hill and Liam Gallager singing Happy Birthday to Uncle Grumpy!
Mervin. Maureen Bosch. Kaye & Duncan Dean & Gary Barker
The long and the short of it... Lofty Simon with Bela Gallagher
Greg Bosch. Ralph Gallagher, Inika & Clayton Curnow
Liz Saaiman, Joan Gallagher, Gabi Hill and Terry Gallagher
Kevin Ross & Jeff Smith
John Riley, Pietie Van Niekerk & Otto WankLauren & Laurie
LourensJane Massey, Joey Van Niekerk & Carol Holmes, June Rundle
& Debbie MarshallTrish & Graham Mc
Gill
Ralph Gallagher & Mervin Curnow
Mervin Curnow with Duncan & Kaye Dean
Denis Meyer, Kelly & Kippie Fowlds & Greg Bosch. Kenny Rolfe & Nico De Jong
Anita Hulley, Yvonne Rodda & Myrna Masson
Suzette Boshoff & Justin Hinchliff
Richard Borradaile, Bela Gallagher & Mervin Curnow Jenny & Gary Vogt
Brian Eva, Laurie Lourens & Talitha
Bothes
Kenny & Bev Rolfe Kippy Fowlds & Jean Masson Richard Borradaile, Mervin & Clayton Curnow,
Ralph Gallagher, Gabi Hill, Mervin, Joan & Bela Gallagher
President : Jeff SmithImm.Past President : Alastair WarmanService Projects : Kevin RossFundraising : Jean MassonHouse : Martin RundleSecretary : George LeggettTreasurer : Richard BorradaileMembership : Alastair WarmanBar Manager : Brian EvaLions Alert : Charles WallisLion Tamer : Ralph GallagherTailtwister : Barry Van Der VeenDirector : Gary VogtDirector : Mike MarshallDirector : Nico De Jong
Lion Ladies President : Anita HulleyLion Ladies Secretary : Audrey LeggettLion Ladies Treasurer : Jane Massey
Club PRO and Newsletter Editor : CCE Denis Meyeremail : [email protected]
Web Site : www.sheppielions.co.za
Club Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/PortShepstoneLionsClub
Club Postal Address : P O Box 458Umtentweni4235Club Street Address : Lions’ DenAmbleside Road, Umtentweni
The “cow that jumped over themoon” ended up landing on
Charlie’s head!!
Club President Jeff Smith thanks Lion Justin Hinchliff for donating R3500-00 towards the travel fund for the 2017 Lions Multiple District 410 Convention to be held in Sea Point, Cape Town. Port Shepstone Lions are planning to send several delegates to this convention.