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Lions Club of Minnamurra
Fishy Tales
September2020 Newsletter
Welcome
Welcome to the latest edition of Fishy Tales for 2020. Secretary Roger has rather optimistically submitted
the upcoming Calendar of Events - something that has been missing for some time. In addition, there’s a
new section called Picture Gallery which, with your input, will continue in future editions.
Together with lots of information about Lions initiatives as well as the usual sections and of course, the
ubiquitous Back Pages, hopefully this should make for some interesting reading.
Hope you enjoy it!
President’s Board Update & Report
• On Monday morning, myself and a small group of Minnamurra Lions Club members met with Kiama
Council Project Engineer Mallory McLennan on the proposed quarry site for the BMX Bike Skills
project.
It was a very informative meeting with Mallory outlining details of the project and the role our club
will be expected to play in coming months.
Our major commitment will be to build the various ramps from materials supplied by the council and
possibly do some later landscaping of the site.
Our group expressed confidence that there are enough skills and knowledge amongst our members to
handle the work. We have also had an offer of voluntary help from Nathan Kolega (who is my
neighbour) who runs a successful building company.
MLC has had a long association with the quarry site dating back some 20 years when we built a
number of roofed picnic tables that are still in reasonable condition today.
Preliminary work has already begun and council hopes to have earthworks and fencing in place by
mid-November, provided the weather stays reasonably dry.
• In other news, the Board has formalised the sponsorship arrangement with Elgas for the supply of up
to 40 LPG cylinders a year and approved the designs for appropriate decals on our new trailer.
• A cheque for $100 has been presented to Kiama High School to cover the Service to School award to
be announced at the school's Year 12 annual award presentations next month. Sadly, COVID –19
restrictions will not allow our club's presence on the night.
President’s Board Update & Report- continued
• Ken Horspool advised the board that there have been some difficulties with the supply of Lions hats
but those who are still awaiting their order will get them when available.
• Vice President Gerard and myself are booked as delegates to the online, District AGM, but there are
still two places available if anyone else is interested. Please let Roger know ASAP.
• With additional BBQs and our involvement in the BMX Skills project, the months through until
Christmas look very busy for our club. As the old saying goes: "many hands make light work."
Stay safe
Paul
Treasurer’s Report
Account Balances as at 31 August 2020
Admin Account $4,462.63 Activities Account $12,396.72
Subs for 2020/2021 Subs
The Board has set the Subs for the 2020/2021 Financial Year at $65 per
member. These are now due. The simplest way to pay you Subs is by
Direct Deposit to the club’s Admin Account. Details are below. If this
method is not convenient, I can still take cash payments at club Dinner
Meetings or EFTPOS (Credit & Debit Card) payments at club functions. Ok Bruce.
Our Admin Account Details: I’ll pay up!
BSB: 032 689
Account: 120 622
Bruce
Some Things to Remember
Please keep Noel Dick informed of any Because Dinner Meetings are restricted to
changes to address, telephone, email etc. certain numbers by COVID-19 guidelines, you
This will help Noel to keep our records must convey your intention to either attend or
accurate and up-to-date. miss a meeting by contacting Phil Andersen by
email: phil.andersen01@gmail.com
Minnamurra Lions Club Calendar 2020/2021
September Other December Events with Dates to be advised
Killalea Twilight Market Parking - 3.00pm to 7.00pm
22 Tuesday - 6.45pm for 7pm Club Meeting
Kiama High School Speech Night - 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Kiama High School Year 12 Graduation
Minnamurra Public School Year 6 Awards - 12.15pm
October
Minnamurra Public School Year 5 Awards - 12.00pm
5 Monday - BBQ @ Black Beach - Stand Alone Site A
Minnamurra Public School Year 6 Awards - 12.15pm
13 Tuesday - 5.30pm Board Meeting 6.45 for 7pm Club
Minnamurra Public School Year 2 & Kindergarten Awards - 2.00pm
Meeting
Driver Reviver - 10.00am to 6.00pm
27 Tuesday - 6.45pm for 7pm Club Meeting
November January
3 Sunday - Killalea Markets parking (TBA)
10 Tuesday – 5.30pm Board Meeting 6.30 for 7pm Club
Meeting Driver Reviver - 10.00am to 6.00pm (various dates)
15 Sunday - Community BBQ - Kiama Men’s Shed February
Black Beach - Site C (may be MLC only)
5 to 7 District Convention - Cooma
24 Tuesday - 6.45pm for 7pm Club Meeting
7 Sunday - Killalea Markets parking (TBA)
December
9 Tuesday - 5.30pm Board Meeting 6.45pm for 7.00pm Club
All December - Salvo’s Toy Pickup. Roy seeking volunteers Meeting
6 Sunday - Killalea Markets parking (Possible) 23 Tuesday - 6.45pm for 7pm Club Meeting Club Nominations
Night
8 Tuesday - 5.30pm Board Meeting 6.45pm Club
Meeting - Possible Christmas Party with Partners 27 Saturday - Kiama Rugby Sevens - Gate Duty
Upcoming Dinner Meeting at the Golf Club
The next Dinner Meeting will be held at the Kiama Golf Club on Tuesday 22nd
September.
Between now and then, should the situation with the health guidelines and
restrictions change, you will be notified by email as soon as we know what’s
happening.
Until we get greater certainty about meetings taking place and health restrictions, we have decided that
we are not going to re-introduce the option of choosing your own main meal just yet. Therefore the dinner
main course on the night will be a set menu - however there will be a bit of a difference.
Dinner will consist of a finger licking good entrée followed by a plate sized pizza for you to devour. You
have the choice of either a Supreme pizza or an Aegean (vegetarian) pizza . You must let the Meals
Coordinator know what pizza you want when you confirm your attendance.
As we are still restricted by numbers, this meeting will very much be on a first in first
served basis. Don’t forget to also let us know if you cannot come to the meeting.
Minnamurra Lions Club 2020-2021 Board & Office Positions
Board - Members Elected
President Paul McInerney
Past President Ken Horspool
First Vice President Gerard Kenny
Second Vice President Still seeking a Lion to fulfil this role
Secretary Roger Millburn
Treasurer Bruce McLean - assisted by Phil Cooper
Membership Coordinator Noel Dick
6 other Board members 1st Year Directors (2 more years tenure): Martin Grove, Garrick Napier, Vaughan Schneider
2nd Year Directors (1 more years tenure) : Phil Andersen, Kevin Lewry, Bill Lyon
Other Positions - Not Elected
Artie Smithers (Chair), Rod Ayling, Kevin Dawson, Clive Pickering, Hugh Sail, Ross Thompson,
BBQs Committee
Phil Woodcock
Club Nominations Martin Grove, John Hetherington
Driver Reviver Team Denis Beynon, Noel Dick, Nesbit Hindmarsh
Emergency Coordinator Mal Connellan
Kiama Rugby Sevens Al Thomas, Gerard Kenny
Killalea Development David Tyson
Killalea Markets Committee John Knox (Chair), Chris Duffy, Ken Horspool, Kevin Lewry, Brian Scott
Lion Carers Col Blanchard, Martin Grove
Lion Tamer Geoff Shoard
Media & Publicity Officer Paul McInerney
Meeting & Meals Coordination Phil Andersen
Newsletter Phil Andersen
Program Coordinator Brian Cox
Property Committee Geoff Shoard (Chair), Garrick Napier, Artie Smithers
Public Officer Denis Beynon
Quarry BMX Skills Track Coord Artie Smithers
Red Cross Coordinator Clive Pickering
Red Shield Appeal Brian Cox
Relay for Life Martin Grove
Safety Officer Ken Horspool
Social Events Coordination Brian Cox, Ian Coogan
Tail Twisters Hugh Sail, Bill Lyon
Webmaster Mike Bowden
Xmas Cakes - For Orders Only Nesbit Hindmarsh
Youth Activities Committee Bill Lyon, Ian Coogan, Martin Grove
Australian Lions Foundation News Updates for ALCCRF Coin Line Australian Lions Children’s Cancer Research Fund Don’t forget to collect your old 5 cent coins to send to the Children’s Cancer Coin Line appeal. Start spreading the word and collecting those old 5 cent coins and bring them along to give to Roger. If you are at all wary about attending meetings but can still do your bit, simply let Roger know when you have a stash of coins and he will come and collect them from you.
Q. Do you know what this image is? A. It’s a poster from the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
The theme for this year’s
poster contest is
‘Peace Through Service’
If you’d like to be
involved, contact
Roger or Phil A for
details of what you
can do.
Picture Gallery
Photos from the Changeover Dinner Meeting last month
Below: Ken Horspool accepting the Lion Of
The Year Trophy from LOTY returning officer
and Foundation Lion John Hetherington
Above: Paul McInerney accepting his new
badge as incoming President from
Foundation Lion Noel Dick
BMX Skills Track Meeting with Kiama Council
News from the Tail Twister - The Rumours Register A reminder of the four parts that comprise each Rumour: The Rumour Ratio - how much is truthful; the Rumour itself plus background; the Identifier- identifies the Lion in poetic fashion; the Nickname - suggested nickname that the member will be known as in Minnamurra Lions circles. The Cultural Attaché Rumour Ratio: About 50% Truth Rumour Since our new President has taken office he has been going to great lengths to smarten himself up. Rumours of a new wardrobe, cutting back on the grog and even the new presence of a North Shore accent to his voice. However we all know about his background as a journo, the amount of hours in pubs greasing up to pollies and rubbing shoulders with the less savoury characters in our community, Anything for a story basically. So we won't be conned by this new Macca. The Identifier Paul Macca's been knighted new pres, Now cultured! (or that's what he says) He's too much an Occa A cultural shocker! More like Barry Humphry's Sir Les! Nickname: Sir Les Colourblind Rumour Ratio: About 10% Truth (but heck - it’s a great rumour Rumour Apparently a derro's drink of choice is metho (cheap and strong). The problem being that a poison in metho affects the eyesight of those that imbibe too much, especially their ability to identify colour. It seems that we have our own derro in Minnamurra Lions! What other excuse would Heatho have for selecting the colour of his car? The Identifier "I must have been hitting the metho!" Said John Hetho our resident derro. When asked why he bought, A car that is fraught With a paint job that's diarrhea yellow! Nickname: The Derro
News from the Tail Twister - The Rumours Register - continued
The Hungry Volunteer
Rumour Ratio: About 60% Truth
Rumour
John Knox is one of our best local volunteers with his work at the markets, whale watch platform, BBQs etc
but he also travels to distant places to volunteer by assisting farmers in times of trouble (drought, fires etc).
In many cases these farmers provide accommodation and are very willing to sit and yarn and share their
food and drinks. (That was before finding out how much Knoxie likes his tucker!)
The Identifier
John Knox is a great volunteer.
Helps people afar and just near,
The challenge for folks
Put up with his jokes
And provide him with chips, pies and beer!
Nickname: Hippo - after the game Hungry, Hungry Hippo
A Glossary of Terms from the Rumours Register
For those of you who tend to forget the nicknames associated with the various rumours from the
register (and who don’t wish to incur a fine for not using the correct name when referring to a
fellow Lion at a Dinner Meeting), below is a Glossary of Terms from the register.
Lion Reason for Rumour Nickname
Roger Popular with the ladies at golf Studmuffin (or Muffin)
Martin Promotes products like Alf from the Home & Away TV Show Alf
Ken Overly devoted to doing stuff for Minnamurra Lions The Devoted (or Devo)
Geoff Not quite tough enough for his truck like 4 X 4 Powderpuff
Hugh Just a plain old-fashioned romantic towards Marie Romeo
Noel Has a nightmare every time he sees his tree on Kiama Golf course Nightmare
Paul Our cultural attaché – but a bit too ocker (a la Barry Humphries) Sir Les
Hetho Colourblind! Look at the colour of his current car. Derro
Knoxy Great volunteer who like his tucker (like Hungry, Hungry Hippo) Hippo
The Back Pages Thanks to all the Lions who sent me items for inclusion on the Back Page. Even if they’re in bad taste or you think I’ve probably seen them before, just keep them coming! The Editor A Golf Injury Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony. The woman rushed down to the man, and im- mediately began to apologize. “Please allow me to help. I'm a Physical Therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow me," she told “Oh no, I'll be all right. I'll be fine in a few minutes, ” the man replied. He was in obvious agony, lying in the fetal po- sition, still clasping his hands at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help. She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, "How does that feel?" "Feels great," he replied, "but I still think my thumb's broken." Courtesy of Kevin D
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