Zone Chairman Michael Walsh and Lion PDG John Hughes
Michael Walsh, our Zone Chairman, has 7 clubs under his wing. He came to speak at our meeting this month. Michael reminded us of how tumultuous the start of the year was with floods, droughts, earthquakes and then Japan, and how the Lions provided support everywhere, including the $11M donation from LCIF. Our district alone donated $144K to the Queensland Flood Appeal, which was doubled dollar for dollar by the government, and $64K towards the Victorian Flood Relief.
Michael congratulated Lion George Russell in particular for helping organise 2 teams for the MS Swimathon, but he was a little surprised that only 4 Lions from our club attended the National Convention in Launceston; Had it been in Sydney or Melbourne we would have scrambled for tickets.
The New Officer Training in Latrobe was a success he felt, and this was confirmed by our incoming President Robert Smith. Michael said the Lions President is a weird animal, and we all learn from experience. Stumbling in the new position is always difficult for anyone, but by the time the year is up most people mould into position - President Jenny wholeheartedly agreed!
Zone Chairman Michael also reported that the Devil Island Colonies are going well to which we all donated through the Hadspen Lions Club calendar project. And then there is the Lions Youth Exchange project... We still need homes for foreign students for 7-10 days in August 2011.
Michael thanked us for having him, and reminded us that LIONS could stand for Loving Individuals Offering Needy Services - an acronym that has finally grown on him!
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