Yearly Archives: 2011
Tree planting and visit at Sinakekele
The 2011/2012 Lion International President, Wing Kun Tam, challenged the Lions clubs and members of the world to plant 1 million trees in 2011/2012, as part of the 1 Million Trees Campaign. To kick-off the North Durban club’s involvement in this project, several members visited the Sinakekele Home to plant two paw-paw trees.
While we were there, we also braaied wors rolls for the kids and the adults involved with the Home – the Lions who went along had a great time, and were really moved by the fantastic work done at Sinakekele.
A few photos of the tree planting:
[gallery order="ASC" orderby="menu_order"]Filed under 1 Million Tree Campaign, Environment, Service
Glenashley Fun Day
For several years, the club has sold candyfloss and popcorn at the annual Glenashley Junior Primary School Fun Day. This year, we sold more than we ever have before – both the candyfloss and popcorn machines operated nonstop for several hours.
40% of the income from the event is given to the school, as an educational donation from the club.
Some photos of the club members hard at work:
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Donation to Just Us 4 Children World Chef’s Hunger Tour
Just Us 4 Children along with i-Care and Foodbank are organising a large event in conjunction with the World Chefs Hunger Tour. To quote their press release:
“This will entail all the International chefs, walking in their white outfits raising awareness about starvation and the how many children go hungry to Addington Primary School where they will be helping entertain and handing out food parcels to 1000 disadvantaged children and street children. ”
The club was very pleased to be able to donate 50kg of rice and 30kg of maize meal to assist in feeding the kids.
The club gratefully thanks the public and Bagtech International whose generous donations of food and funds at our supermarket collections and directly to the club allow the club to assist with events like this, and to prepare the many food parcels we prepare every month.
Filed under Food Project
Letter to the North Glen News
The following letter was published in the North Glen News of 23 August 2011. The North Glen News is one of the major local publications in Durban North and its surrounds – the club would like to thank the paper for the coverage we regularly receive.
Letter to the Editor
Thank you from North Durban Lions Club
North Durban Lions would like to thank the Management of Pick 'n Pay La Lucia, Pick 'n Pay The Crescent, Umhlanga Spar and Kensington Square Super Spar for allowing them to collect non-perishable food items every month at their stores. They would also like to give a huge thank you to all the customers who purchase these food items in the stores and place them in the Lions collection trolleys. The Lions members then pack all this food into parcels which are distributed mainly to old age pensioners at TAFTA's Ray Hullett House with a few more given to needy families and baby homes.
Without the support of the community and the stores mentioned, North Durban Lions would not be able to fill the 130 parcels that they hand out every month.
Again our sincere thanks
Lion President Kim van Wyk and North Durban Lions Members
Filed under Food Project, Public Awareness
National Koi Show
The club was invited by the KZN branch of the National Koi Keepers Society to sell tea, coffee and cake at the 2011 National Koi Show held at the Gateway shopping centre on 23 and 24 July. The club also manned the entrance gate for the event.
Our grateful thanks must go to the KZN Koi Keepers Society for inviting us to take part. Invaluable funds were raised, the proceeds of which will all go to charitable projects (as with all funds raised from the public by any Lions club). Some 1500 or more people also saw the club at work, giving us excellent exposure.
Filed under Fundraising, Public Awareness
Queensburgh Presidential Induction
DC Denise Bolland of the North Durban club was honoured to be asked by Lion President Elect Jolene Wilesmith of the Queensburgh Lions Club to perform the club’s presidential induction on Saturday 23 July. LP Kim van Wyk and District Cabinet Secretary Vicki van Wyk also attended the induction, which was held as a fantastic brunch at the Queensburgh Caravan Park. The club wishes LP Jolene every success in the coming year, and congratulates Immediate Past President Pierre Basson on a very successful year in office.
Some photos of the induction are below:
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Lion Mike Erskine Called to Higher Service
Lion Mike Erskine passed away suddenly on the morning of Saturday 2 July. He was a dedicated and stalwart member of the North Durban Lions Club, who will be deeply and sorely missed.
The club holds his wife Lion Kay and her family in their thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace Mike – we will always remember your kind heart and giving spirit.
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Messages of Condolence
The club has received several messages of condolence for Lion Kay, her family and the club as a whole:
From the Durban South Lions Club:
Our sympathies and condolences to Lion Kay and her family. Lion Mike was a wonderful man who will be missed.
Love
The members of the Durban South Lions Club
From the Welkom Lions Club:
Dear Denis
Please convey our sincere condolences to the family of Lion Mike.
Regards
Sharon Beeton
o.b.o. Lions Welkom
From PDG Denis Meyer:
Dear LP Kim
Please can you pass on our deepest condolences to Lion Kay, their family and the Lions of North Durban. Lion Mike was a true colleague and gentleman and I had great respect for him. His legacy of service and friendship will live on in your Club and amongst your members. He will be sorely missed.
“Here’s to the tears of affection – may they crystalise as they fall and become pearls, that in the after years we’ll wear in memory of those whom we have loved”
With our very best regards
Denis & Chantell
From the Sinakekele Children’s Home:
Hi Denise
I heard that Mike had passed away.
Please pass our condolences to Lions and to his family – From Sinakekele.
Thanks
Ruth
From DG Stuart Charlton:
Dear LP Kim,
Unfortunately I will still be attending the International Convention in Seattle. Lion Mike was an outstanding Lion and will be sorely missed. Please tender my apologies, and sincere condolences to Lion Kay and the family.
It is at times like this that Lions stand together as family and the support rendered by the Lions of North Durban is greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Stuart Charlton
District Governor
District 410C
Filed under Higher Service
Induction Evening
The club held its annual presidential induction dinner on Saturday 25 July at its clubhouse. This is always a formal event and as usual, was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.
Lion Wendy Ferguson was inducted into the club by the club’s guest for the evening, Lion Tricia Smith.
LP Ian presented a report on his excellent year in charge, highlighting the many projects we have run and the enormous amount of work the club did for those in need.
LP Ian handed out several awards and certificates of appreciation to many members who worked so hard during the year.
Lion Kay Erskine received a membership key award from Lions Clubs International in recognition of the 10 new Lions Kay has sponsored. Lion Denise Bolland received a similar award for sponsoring 3 new members.
Lion Vicki van Wyk was the deserved recipient of the North Durban Lions Lion of the Year award for her dedicated work as the club secretary and her support at almost every activity the club undertook.
Lion Tricia inducted Lion Kim van Wyk as the 44th president of the North Durban Lions club. LP Kim presented his board and plans for the year to the club. He paid special tribute to Lion Ian’s excellent leadership during the past year. Lion Ian had explicitly asked not to be given a plaque commemorating his year as president (he has one from a previous stint as club president) so the club presented him instead with a certificate to mark his outstanding service and a hamper of goodies.
Some photos of the evening are below:
- Lion Trevor Hobbs performing his usual excellent job as MC.
- Denise and Peter van Wyk at the North Durban Lions induction.
- Lions Mike and Kay Erskine.
- Lions Shirley Johnstone and Dionne Falt.
- Lion Phil and Brenda Meyer.
- Lion Tricia Smith replying to the toast to Lions Clubs International.
- Lion Bill Pfaff and Sally Pfaff.
- Lion Maria and Fred Stowe.
- Lions Rita Burt, Keith David Wilson and Denise Bolland.
- LP Ian Ping lights a candle to represent the club.
- Lion Tricia Smith inducting new member Wendy Ferguson, sponsored by Lion Denise Bolla…
- LP Ian Ping reporting on the past year.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation from District B to Lion Kim van …
- LP Ian Ping and Lion Kay Erskine.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation to Lion Maria Stowe.
- LP Ian Ping presenting certificates of appreciation to Lions Pat and Bev Riley.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of apprication to Lion Neil Aubert.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation to Lion Ann Lyne.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation to Lion Denise Bolland.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation to Lion Margo Whitmore.
- LP Ian Ping presenting a certificate of appreciation to Lion Phil Meyer.
- LP Ian Ping presented secretary and treasurer recognition awards to Lions Vicki van W…
- Lion Vicki van Wyk receiving the Lion of the Year award from LP Ian Ping.
- Lion Tricia Smith lights a candle to represent Lions Clubs International during the i…
- Lion Kim van Wyk lights a candle during the presidential induction.
- Lion Tricia Smith induction Lion Kim van Wyk as the 44th president of the North Durba…
- IPP Ian Ping pins the presidents badge onto LP Kim van Wyk.
- LP Kim van Wyk presents a gift to IPP Ian Ping to thank him for his excellent year in…
- IPP Ian Ping , LP Kim van Wyk and Lion Tricia Smith with the North Durban presidentia…
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Filed under Induction Dinner, Member Induction
Charter of East Coast Lions Club
The North Durban Lions Club is extremely proud to be the chartering club for a brand new Lions club in Durban: the East Coast Lions Club. The club was chartered at a black tie event at the Coastlands Umhlanga hotel on Saturday 18 July. 48 new Lions were inducted, making it one of the largest clubs in Southern Africa.
LP Ian Ping presided at the function, while several North Durban members attended the function, many of whom took part in the formalities. Several Lionistic dignitaries attended, including Council Chair Rashmi Kooverjee, District Governor Debbie Berry, District Governor Elect Stuart Charlton, First Vice District Governor Elect Adrian Barnes and the presidents of several of the clubs in District C. The Consul General of India was also in attendance.
Lion Trevor Hobbs of North Durban acted as the MC for the evening.
Lion Trevor and Lion Denise Bolland will be the Guiding Lions for the new club, attending their meetings and providing a wealth of Lionistic experience and wisdom for the new club to draw on.
North Durban Lions wish Charter Lion President Sundru Pillay and all the members of the new East Coast Lions Club every success as they start their Lionistic journey. We look forward to working with the East Coast Lions in the current year as we collectively fulfil the Lions motto: “We serve”.
Some photos of the evening are below:
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Filed under Induction Dinner, Public Awareness
District 410C Youth Day Project
District 410C asked all the Lions clubs in the District to organise a youth-oriented project on or around National Youth Day, 16 June. The North Durban Lions treated approximately 150 children at the Golden Hours School for Special Needs Children to cooldrink, chips and cake during lunch on 15 June. This is a rare treat for many of them and was greatly appreciated.
Filed under Service