We Tasted the Harvest

Soroptomists in combination with the City of Devonport Lions Club and the City of Devonport Council pulled off another terrific event this year! The weather Gods played their part making sure we were all comfortable and kept dry. No major hiccups, all went well, good job, well done, and good luck for 2011!

50th Anniversary Celebration

Message from President Jim Pearson:

It was with pleasure that I acknowledged the attendance of 137 Lions Dignitaries, Invited Guests, and Lions, Lions Ladies and Partners. DG John Gillham and his wife Libby, the Mayor, Ald. Lynn Laycock and her partner Russell, Ald. Maurice Hill and his wife Ros, the Zone Chairman, Kae Campbell, and her husband, and the President of the Launceston Lions Club and his wife, were just some of the guests for the evening. On behalf of the 32 Lions of the Lions Club Of City Of Devonport, Inc., I welcomed them to the Celebration of the completion of our first fifty years of service. I thanked them all for helping us commemorate the day this club was formed, in September 1959, and to celebrate the day of its charter, on 13 February 1960, fifty years ago. During the evenings program all present were entertained and enlightened regarding some of the history of this club and its members. Geoff Phillips, Ian Wild and Bob Cameron filled in the details of this club's history over it's fifty years. The chef put together a delightful menu for our dining pleasure, and the wines hopefully pleased. Our Master of Ceremonies, Lion Geoff Phillips officiated for the evening.

Jim Pearson, President

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Commemorative Water Fountain

Lion Walter conveniently filling his water bottle for the bicycle...

The official presentation of the Commemorative Water Fountain to the city of Devonport marked the completion of fifty years of uninterrupted service by the Lions Club of City of Devonport, Inc. Service in the community in which we live, the local region, the state, the nation and throughout the world. It represents the expended energy and enthusiasm of 196 Lions, all citizens of this fine city. It represents the completion of myriad projects, aid to the less fortunate, and contributions to hundreds of worthwhile and deserving causes. And this fountain also stands here as a symbol of promise. The promise of continuing, uninterrupted service, from this day forward, for the next fifty years. It is particularly fitting that the fountain is being presented today, on the 50th Anniversary of the chartering of the Lions Club of City of Devonport, Inc., on 13 February 1960.

WE SERVE!
Jim Pearson, President

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Water Fountain in Round House Park

Another City of Devonport Lions Club Project comes to bear fruit! In front of the Ambulance Station, next to the round-a-bout in Round House Park we now have a water fountain to service all the thirsty cyclists and pedestrians, as well as people attending events at the Foreshore.

The fountain commemorates 50 years of continuous service to the community and represents 196 Lions of our community.

YOUTH OF THE YEAR REGIONAL FINAL 2010

Erica was our Club Winner last year!

Participating clubs are advised that the Regional (zone) Final will be held at Hawley House on Sunday, 28th March, commencing with interviews at 10:00am, luncheon between 1:00 and 2:00pm and culminating with public speaking in the early afternoon.

The order of interview will be as follows:

1. Port Sorell 10:00am
2. Devonport Mersey 10:30am
3. Latrobe 11:00am
4. Devonport City 11:30am
5. Kentish 12:00pm
6. Forth Valley 12:30pm

A period of thirty minutes is allowed for each interview, but according to the skill of both entrant and judges, this may vary either way, so entrants are asked to be at least a little early.

The public speaking component of the competition will be conducted in the old church.

The cost of the midday luncheon will be $15:00 per person and will apply only to food. Alcoholic beverages will be available at addition cost.

Complimentary lunches will be available for the following guests:

• contestants and two family members
• judges
• teachers (one per entrant)
• Dist. Gov. and partner
• Representative of National Sponsor

Visiting clubs are kindly asked to advise the total number of guests to me by Friday 26th.

Don't just leave it to the entrants and parents, get behind the event and round up some support from friends of Lions and friends of family and make this a great social occasion.

All questions should be referred to me on 0407 564 828. Looking forward to seeing you on March 28th,

Yours in Lionism,

John Brook
LIONS CLUB OF PORT SORELL