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LIONS CLUB OF KIAMA
KI-LINES MARCH 2020—50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
FROM PRESIDENT JIM were very grateful when they found out what we were do-
ing there. That went for all the towns we visited.
Well the Australian weather Our last stop was Milton. By this stage the guys were a bit
showed us how it can turn weary from holding the girls shopping bags, so they went
around by heaping plenty of rain for a well earned lemon squash while their partners sup-
on Kiama this month. Last ported a number of boutiques in town.
month the Kiama Show was can- Finally we went to Lake Conjola to see how bad the fires
celled because of the bush fires, had been. I have to say it was devastating, whole rows of
this month the Seaside Markets houses burnt to the ground, while other parts of town
were cancelled because of too were left alone. As a Ray pointed out to us, it’s hard to un-
much rain. derstand how ten houses can be destroyed while one
Our first meeting this month was house in the middle was left alone.
another very successful Happy A great day was had by all and many thanks go to Ray &
Hour at the Surf Club. A great Faye Redgrave for organising the trip.
night was had by all who at-
This month our Lions Club again supported the Undies Fun
tended and our many thanks go
Run at the Surf Club. Over 80 hungry runners dressed (or
again to Geoff &Marilyn
undressed) in their undies were fed sausage sandwiches
Heinecke and Dennis &Mary Wil-
and cold drinks. They were all very appreciative of our Li-
son.
ons looking after them.
A number of Lions and their
The meeting on Thursday 27 February looks like it will be a
partners, along with a number of
busy one. It is our nominations night and we will be in-
locals, hopped on a bus this
ducting a new member, Ron Micaleff.
month and headed down south
to show their support for com- The Board held an extraordinary Board Meeting on Thurs-
munities that were affected by day 20 February to discuss a proposal put to the Board by
the recent bush fires. We first Ray Redgrave that the Club purchase a refrigerated truck
visited Sussex Inlet where most for our various outings such as the markets. Ray gave the
of us headed for morning tea at Board all the information that was requested by the Board
a number of cafes. Michelle and and attended the meeting to answer any questions our
I visited the local bakery where I Board members might have.
have to say I had one of the nic- After a lot of discussion by the Board, it was decided that
est pies I’ve ever tasted, the this particular truck was too large for us, especially as we
chocolate covered donuts were- had received advice from the Chamber of Commerce that
n’t bad either. Then it was on to they would not allow a truck this size at the markets.
the local shops for a spot of As a result of this discussion, the Board has put together a
shopping. committee of 4 Board members, lead by Tony Grainger, to
From there we travelled to Ulla- discuss whether our Club should purchase a vehicle, look
dulla where again the local pies at ways we might be able to make use of our caravan and
were a favourite before heading to look at options for storage after the depot no longer be-
downtown for some more retail comes available for our use. The Board thanked Ray for his
therapy. The local store owners (Continued on page 2)
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submission.
Looking forward to seeing you all at our next meeting and please remember to let us know if
you are or aren’t attending our 50th Anniversary on 12 March.
President Jim
CUPID’S UNDIE FUN RUN
What is the “Cupid’s Undie Fun Run” about?
It is an annual event that isn’t about running
or winning…or even undies. It’s about putting
the “fun” into fundraising for the Children’s
Tumour Foundation (CTF) and helping adults,
children and families impacted
by Neurofibromatosis (NF) find a pathway
from fear to hope. NF is a genetic disorder
that affects 1 in every 2,500 people and
causes tumours to grow on nerves throughout the body, including the brain and spine. It is un-
predictable, progressive and there is currently no cure. The local ‘Undie Run’ was at Surf Beach
on 16 Feb 2020 with the Kiama Surf Life Saving Club being the base. The Kiama Lions Club
cooked for the ’runners’, slaving over hot stoves at the Kiama Surf Club kitchen.
Photo L-R above: President Jim, Cheryl, Michael, Chanel, Dennis, & Ian
SOUTH COAST COACH TRIP
A group of Kiama Lions, family, and friends, travelled by a Kiama Scenic Tours coach to
the South Coast on 18 February 2020 to support some of the communities affected by
the 2019-2020 bushfires. The purpose was to spend some time in these communities
gaining an appreciation of what had
happened, and to purchase goods and
services from the locals. Ray and Faye
Redgrave organised the trip after Ray
had travelled to the area for business
after the bushfires and talked to some
of the people affected.
We first stopped at Sussex Inlet for
morning tea, with a number purchasing
goods from the local bakery and books
from the Sussex Inlet Lions Club 2nd
hand bookstore (photo to right).
(Continued on page 3)
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(Continued from page 2)
Next stop was Ulladulla
were the travellers ex-
plored the main street,
including Hayden’s Pies
Bakery, in the distance
behind the coach, other
shops and the Ulladulla
Lions Preloved Book-
shop. (photo to right in
the bookshop L-R Ulla-
dulla Lion John Evans, &
Kiama Lions Ray & Tony
relaxing)
(Continued on page 4)
Page 4 KI-LINES March 2020 Edition (Continued from page 3) Next stop was Milton for lunch, with the travellers seeking out eateries to suit their tastes and quench their thirsts, and spend- ing more dollars in the local shops. After a relaxing break in Milton, the travellers headed north & turned off the highway to Lake Conjola, where there was major damage from the fires. There was limited damage at Lake Conjola Village itself, but many houses, vehicles, and other structures were destroyed in Conjola Park and near the high- way. Photo to the right is the ‘Lake Conjola Friendly Grocer’ where the travellers stocked up on vari- ous ice creams, other goods, and wines, a healthy injection of cash to this community. On the road back to the Princes Highway we saw much bush destroyed, with a number of trees cut down as the roots had burnt, increasing the risk of them randomly falling over. The massive amount of burnt forest, homes, vehicles, and other structures from the Sus- sex Inlet area to the Ulladulla area with the burnt areas ex- tending west to the escarpment was very confronting.
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New Kiama Lions in
WHAT’S ON?
2019-2020
MARCH 2020 DATES:
SUN 1ST
Welcome to the new Lions who joined our MON 2ND
club during 2019-2020. TUE 3RD
Robert BEHL joined 25 Jul 2019 WED 4TH—LIONS GARDEN
Frances CARTER joined 27 Nov 2019 THU 5TH
Adam SMITH joined 27 Nov 2019 FRI 6TH
SAT 7TH
Wendy SMITH joined 27 Nov 2019
SUN 8TH
Ron MICALLEFF joined 27 Feb 2020 MON 9TH
TUE 10TH
WED 11TH-LIONS GARDEN
THU 12TH– 50TH DINNER
DISTRICT N2 CONVENTION FRI 13TH
SAT 14TH
ADVANCE NOTICE SUN 15TH
Venue: COOMA, NSW MON 16TH
Dates: 9TH TO 11TH October 2020 TUE 17TH
HOST CLUB: Cooma Lions are celebrating WED 18TH-LIONS GARDEN
THU 19TH- SENIORS BBQ
60 years service to the Monaro Region FRI 20TH– BUNNINGS BBQ
SAT 21ST
SUN 22ND
MON 23RD
TUE 24TH
WED 25TH-LIONS GARDEN
BOARD MTG
THU 26TH-DINNER MTG
ELECTIONS
FRI 27TH
SAT 28TH-APRIL KI-LINES
DEADLINE
SUN 29TH
MON 30TH
TUE 31ST
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20th ANNIVERSARY
CHANGEOVER
Page 8 March 2020 Edition
RED CROSS
CALLING
DOORKNOCK:
CANCELLED
Following our Board's approval to sponsor two
youth to attend the Australian Outward Bound
Navigator Course for 15 to 17 year olds, seven pos-
sible candidates were identified for consideration.
Our Lions Sub-committee Members, Ivan Boulton,
Sue Kennedy, David Wright and Hilton Bloomfield
Red Cross has advised that conducted final interviews with two suitable candi-
they will not be conducting dates (Lachlan Paton and Hayden Presland) in the
the Red Cross Calling ‘door presence of their parents on Sunday 16 February
knocking’ program this year 2020. Both of them attend Kiama High School.
due to the recent bushfires The course will be held most likely in the Australian
and the already enormous Alps or an alternative location, if necessary, de-
contribution our commu- pending on course suitability, during the April 2020
nity has already made both School holidays. We are confident that both candi-
financially and practically. dates, chosen by our Sub-committee, will benefit
We also feel a need to pro- materially by this life changing experience.
tect out volunteers from On their return, they have both agreed to make a
the potential exposure to presentation at our Club's Dinner Meeting to be
difficulties as a result of re- held on Thursday 28 May 2020.
cent negative publicity sur- Lion Hilton Bloomfield
rounding Red Cross actions.
OUR HISTORY IN 192 PAGES
It took around 3 years, but the Kiama Lions Club’s 50 year history, or most of it, has been
researched and documented by Russell Fredericks and Gerry McInerney and is printed in a
very attractive publication. The important issue at this point is that the book is now for
sale with delivery on and from the 12th March 50th Year celebration function. It would be
great if all Lions purchased a copy (one or more) and encourage family, friends and com-
munity contacts to buy one. Pre-paid orders are being taken at $25 per copy by EFT, just
insert your name and “book” as the reference, which will reduce the Treasurer’s work on
the night. The book will be available to collect on the night and there will be a formal book
launch during the 50th Year celebration function.
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As the calendar year starts,
Lions Cake
so do the requests from
Program for
overseas youth wishing to
the year
come to Australia for a home
ending
-stay experience through the
31/12/2020
Lions International Youth Ex-
change Program. Our current Cake manufac-
turer, George Westons
In the June to August period,
Foods, will cease providing
in our winter, the youth of
the Lions Cake products in-
the northern hemisphere have their long summer
cluding Puddings and Mini
holidays. Some of these youth seek to come to Aus-
Cakes at the end of 2020
tralia to experience our lifestyle. Most will enjoy the
(31 December), due to the
International Youth Camps before experiencing a
closure of the manufactur-
period of home-stay. Hosting a youth from overseas
ing plant at Kedron, QLD.
is a wonderful opportunity for both the visiting
youth and their host family. The 2020 Lions Cakes pro-
gram WILL NOT CHANGE
This year we plan to have the majority of the youth
and the ordering and deliv-
in Australia from 27th June to 18th July. Youth from
ery procedures will remain
Japan will be visiting between late July through Au-
the same as this year.
gust.
The 201 Multiple District
Clubs are encourage to explore options to allow in-
Council has established a
ternational youth to visit our country and experi-
small working group, re-
ence the wonders of life in Australia.
porting back to the MD
Please start planning early! Council, to work through
For information and planning, a copy of the the tender process for a
‘Inbound Youth Exchange Hosting’ form is available. new manufacturer.
For further information, pleas contact: Clubs will be notified of
Past Council Chairperson Lion Chris HOWARD any changes to the current
arrangements, before the
District 201N2 Youth Exchange and Youth Camp commencement of the
Chairperson 2021 season.
Email: wanderinghowie@gmail.com
Ph: (02) 6231 3812
Mob: 0406 378 553
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WELFARE OFFICER Past President
Gerry McInerney,
When Lions Lady Vonnie McCafferty and partner Lion Gra- Welfare Officer
ham Bradley were on their way to Scandinavia over the (Phone 0417 476 404)
Christmas period, they were detoured to Scotland follow-
ing the passing of Vonnie’s special niece, Debbie. Debbie
who had Downs Syndrome, had visited Kiama with her
mother, Mamie, on a number of occasions, and was a joy
MEMBER UPDATE
to be with. We offer Vonnie our condolences.
LION CHRIS HATTON
Lion Rick Bensley has been operated on for a crook shoul- Joined Kiama Lions: 1998
der, possibly resulting we understand from his rugby league
After over 22 years as a mem-
days with the Wagga Magpies under coach Arthur Sum-
ber Chris HATTON is stepping
mons. No news about his knees or hips - yet. He is getting
down from our club.
lots of TLC from Lions Lady Robin.
Chris said, “It is difficult for me,
Lion Dave Munro had a trip to Westmead Hospital for a
but I have to call it a day with
procedure that requires you to be close to the bathroom
Lions. My position as President
for several days beforehand. The following day he was seen
of the Illawarra Lapidary Club
mowing the lawn and advised there were no serious com-
and my own poor health over
plications.
the last 6 months has become a
With Lions Lady Helen, I witnessed recently the first class burden such that I have little
facilities of Blue Haven Bonaira whilst visiting Lions Lady time left in the day to devote to
Sandra Steel in the Palm Ward. Sandra was in good spirits Lions as I have done in the past
and happy to see us and I know she would welcome visits yet still enjoy my retirement.
from Lions and partners as the days are long.
It has been a wonderful jour-
Lions Lady Barbara Kelly has been transferred to a new ney, I have made a number of
ward following her corneal transplant. She is now in Block close friends, together with
D, Mental Health for Older People Ward on Level 4 of Wol- dozens of acquaintances that
longong Public Hospital. Visitors are welcome. make a walk down the main
In the spare parts department, Lions Lady Ann Robson, street or shopping at Wollies a
who has been debilitated with a bad hip for some time, will memorable experiences.
receive a new state of the art replacement this month in I have enjoyed all the offices I
Shellharbour Private Hospital. Lion David believes the stay have held, things that I have ar-
will be for about a fortnight with rehab continuing after- ranged for Lions, the laughter
wards. We hope everything goes well for Ann and will keep and the fellowship, but it is now
you all up to date. time to move on.”
Former Lions Lady Loris Kelton, widow of Lion Geoff and We will all miss the Dr. Bloke.
well known to many of our members and their partners, is
LION JIM CARNEY
in Wollongong Hospital after recently returning from over-
Joined Kiama Lions: 2014
seas.
Jim has been a Lion at Large for
a while after a very busy fewPage 11 March 2020 Edition
Bell Steve 1972-1978 Dinnerville Steve1984-1991
Bell Gordon 1997 - * Dodson John 2019 *
Bender Graham 1985- Douglas John 1978-1984
years, since January 2014, not 1987 Downs Dick 2001-
the least of which his tenure as Bensley Rick TI 1994- * 2004
Secretary with a valiant effort Bilkey Ian 1982-1995 Dowd Geoff 2006 *
to drag us into the age of tech- Blaauw Peter 1973-1980 Drake Tony 1975-1976
nology. Jim has decided that he Bloomfield Hilton 2012 * Draper Eric 1974- ?
will not be returning to Lions, a Bones Bill 1973-1987 Drewson Greg 1982-1984
loss to out club. Boulton Ivan 2014 * Dwyer Paul 1979-1980
LION JERRY GRANGER- Bradley Graham TI ? * Dzelde Janis 2006 *
HOLCOMBE Brierley Stan 1989-1993 Dzelde Veronica 2006 *
Joined Kiama Lions: 2008 Brigg Stan 1970-1974 Eadon Michael 2002 - *
Brinsmead Andy 1983-1984 Edwards Dave 1982-1984
If you are missing Jerry Britten Terry 1985-1988 Edwards Geoff 1974-1974
GRANGER-HOLCOMBE, he is Broadby Ray 1971-1974 Edwards Larry 1984-1985
not lost, he is just having a holi- Brooke-Smith Winton 2014 * English Chris 2000 - *
day after some very very busy Brown Peter 1974-1978 Estreich Bob 1973-1976
years in our club. We are sure Browne Peter 1978-1985 Finch Darren 1993- ?
he will get bored and be back Budd Harry 1987-2007 Findley Jim 1971-1986
soon. Burnett Elizabeth 2019 * Fitzsimmon Martin
Secretary Veronica DZELDE Bruce Janet 2016 * 1970-1982
Burke Chanel 2016 * Flanagan John 1971-1984
Burke Dennis 2016 * Flemming Noel 1976-1976
KIAMA LIONS Byrne John 1995-1998 Florance Terry 1973-1977
PAST & PRESENT Caban Jack 1983-1984 Fox Michael 2014 *
Callaghan Rodney 2007 * Francis Peter 1971-1990
? = year to be added Campbell John 1990-1992 Fraser Jim 1985-1987
TI = Transferred In Carlisle Ian 1991-1993 Frederick Bill 1974-1985
* = member in 2020 Carney Jim 2014 * Fredericks Russell 1985 *
Adams Chris 1982-1983 Carter Frances 2019 * French Robert 1996 ?
Adams Neil 1974-1983 Chellew Ian 2010 * Fricker Bob 2000-2002
Alderton Peter 1994-1996 Cochran Mike 1971-1975 Gale Paul 1984- ?
Allman Peter 1990-1995 Corby Noel 1971- ? Gale Robert 1983-1984
Andrews Ian 1970-1973 Costigan Dudley 1977-1981 George Vince 1978-1985
Anscombe Peter 1980-1983 Cottle Roy 1995- * Gilbert Bill 2001-2019
Attwater Peter 1979-1983 Creighton Noel 1970-1974 Gilmour Norm 2003 - ?
Baker Gregory 1973-1974 Crowe-Maxwell Bill 1998 - ? Gough Peter 1977-1988
Balcon Michael 1976-1979 D’Amico Sam 1994- 1998 Gould Peter 1972-1978
Bamford Barry 1974-1978 Danby Rob 1977- * Grainger Tony 2002 *
Barbisan Gino 1982- ? Dark Barry 1973-1984 Granger-Holcombe Jerry
Barker Peter 1973-1976 De Wit Bill 1995- ? 2008 *
Barnard Bill 1981-1986 Dick Noel 1986-1999 Grant David 2004 *
Behl Robert 2019 * Diener Harvey 1982- * (Continued on page 12)Page 12 March 2020 Edition
(Continued from page 11) Kelly Morrie 1995- * Methold Ken 2004 ?
Gray Jeffrey 2010 * Kelly Peter 1973-1974 Miles John 1990-1993
Gray Robert 1985 * Kelly William 1973-1974 Millburn Roger 1992-1999
Gregory Ron 1985-1993 Kelton Geoff 1989- Miller Spencer 1972-1973
Griffin Fred 1972-1984 2003 Miner Ron 1974-1980
Gudgeon Jack 1987-1997 Kennedy Ian 2016 * Monaghan Mike 1998 *
Hall Gregory 1975-1979 Kennedy Sue 2019 * Moncrieff Jeff 1999 ?
Hales Terry 1999-2013 Kew Larry 1986-1987 Morizzi Joe 2016 *
Harris Graham 1990- ? Kirkman David 1988-2019 Morton Trevor 1980-1980
Hart Warren 1970-1976 Krone Barry 2003 ? Moses Cheryl 2019 *
Hatton Chris 1998 * Lambert Col 1976- Muller Collin 1977-1978
Hawker Len 1980-1986 1978 Munn Alfred 1994-1985
Hawthorne George Langford Richard 1996 * Munro David 1991 *
1975-1977 Larkins John 2010 * Norris Rick 1993 ?
Hayter Jim 1981-1981 Last Ken 1982-1986 O’Shannessy Ron 1971-1977
Heinecke Geoff 1985- * Lawler Chris 1991 ? Palmer Jack 1970-1971
Henderson Graeme Lewis David 1991 ? Parker Dennis 2003 ?
1998- ? Livingstone Jim 1997-1998 Paton Claude 1973-1973
Hendricksen Stan Love Robert 1970- Patton Owen 1977 ?
1975-1978 1974 Payne Clive 2019 *
Higgins Bruce 1994-2005 Luckie Barry 1997 - ? Perry Ric 1995-2001
Hinchcliffe Paul 1992-1993 Lyons Ron 1973-1981 Penfold Arthur 1970-1971
Hinchliffe Jim 1972- * Maguire Keith 1970-1994 Phipps Jon 1970- *
Hinde Warwick 1974-1977 Manning Albert 1992-1998 Pizzey Brian 1971-1974
Hines John 1980- * Marriott Guy 1979-1984 Podolinsky Michael 1998 *
Holder-Keeping Bill Martin Dennis 1992-1994 Pool Victor 1975-1979
1975-1981 Maxworthy Ted 1970-1982 Poole Keith 2004 - ?
Holland Graeme 1982-1990 McCabe Tom 1984-1993 Porritt John 1974- *
Hoschke Brian 1979-1981 McClure Tony 1978-1980 Potter Noel 1990-1992
Hosking Robert 1976-1977 McDonald Alison 1970- * Price Ronald 1981-1982
Hoskins Richard 1993- * McDonald Lex 1976-1982 Puris George 1974-2002
Hudson Robert 1975-1976 McDonald Ainsworth 1994 ? 2017 *
Humphreys Bill 1981-1984 McIlveen Peter 1991-2003 Queripel John 1978-1980
Hungerford Brenda ? ? McInerney Gerry 1982 * Rasmussen Al 1972- ?
Hunt Ray 2004 - * McKee Noel 1970-1973 Reardon William 1972-1972
Hunt Tony 1970-1971 McKinnon Rob 197 * Redgrave Faye TI ? *
Jepson Terry 1996 - 2001 McLeod David 2003 * Redgrave Ray 2003 - *
Jeffries Max 1972- ? McMillan Trevor 1988-1991 Reece Phillip 1989-2003
Johnson Gale 1983-1983 McNaught Bruce 1997 * Richardson Tom 1970-1990
Jones David 1977- ? McNeilly Jim 1993- 1999 Riley Peter 1987-1993
Jones Phillip 1970-1971 2016 * Roberts Gary 1981-1987
Kearns Jason 2015 * McWilliam Lynn 2019 * Robertson Alex 1970-1978
Kelly James 1973-1974 Micaleff Ron 2020 * (Continued on page 13)Page 13 March 2020 Edition
(Continued from page 12)
Robinson Alan 1979-1981 Stewart Aubrey 2002 - ? Wilson Geoff snr1970-1999
Robson David TI 2004 * Sullivan Les 1987-1990 Wilson Geoff jnr 1989- *
Schneider Lynette 2019 * Taylor David 1970-1989 Wilson Peter ??????
Schwab Les 1976-2000 Taylor Richard 1981-1983 Wright David TI 1995- *
Scifleet Peter 1992 * Thompson Peter 1971-1981 Yates David 1970-1982
Scifleet Wendi 2012 * Tibbets Collin 1981-1983
Scobie Richard 1995- ? Tidmarsh Bruce 1980-1983 If you have any information
Scott John 1974-1982 Unwin John 1992- * or changes for this list,
Scott-Murphy Rick 2018 * Vaseo Igor 1981-1984 please pass it on to Jim
Sedgwick Bill 1978-1981 Wardle David 2009 * Webb & David Robson
Seiden David 1991-1993 Warren Ross 1979-1982
Shaw David 1974-1974 Warwick Bob 1979-1982
Shelley John 1981-1988 Weaver Gordon TI 1995 - *
Simmonds Ross 1981- * Webb Jim 1990- *
Simpson Peter 1972-1980 Weekes Warren TI 1995- *
Singleton Bob 1983-1988 Whalen Kevin 1970- 1971
Smetowski Lou 1988-1990 White Keith 1974-1977
Smith Frank 1977-1980 Whittaker Merv 1972-1989
Smith Ken 1981-1982 Willetts Phyl ? *
Spindler Karl 1971-1974 Williams Peter 2002- ?
Stafford Bob 1990-1992 Willington Bruce 1994-1998
Steel Warren TI 1986- * Wilson Dennis 2007 *
Local history snippet—1995
Members of Kiama’s Tidy Towns Committee, councillors, council staff, and
community representatives, including Kiama Lion Graeme Henderson, gather at
Kiama’s entrance stone wall to extend an invitation to everyone to visit the town
which this year was named Australia’s Tidiest Town. Source: Kiama IndependentYou can also read
