Sight first Program

Extracted from the Lions Clubs International Foundation Newsletter for September 2010:

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Just last week I attended the Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia Regional Games in Warsaw, Poland. There, we celebrated the 10th year of our Opening Eyes partnership with Special Olympics. At this event we screened the 200,000 athlete. Isn't this an impressive accomplishment in such a short time? This partnership is giving hope-hope for a brighter tomorrow and hope that these athletes will run faster, jump higher and throw farther.

At this event I took great pride in fitting a pair of glasses onto the smiling face of Tomasz, a badminton player from Poland. All of us experience what we call "the touching moments in life." You know what I mean. For me, one of these moments was to give these glasses to Tomasz. Due to the tremendous cooperation of Lions Clubs International and Opening Eyes, Tomasz's new glasses helped him score gold in Doubles Badminton and a silver in Singles Badminton.

October is also Lions World Sight Day, an opportunity to celebrate our many accomplishments through our SightFirst program. We've restored sight to 7.6 million people through cataract surgeries. Every one of these individuals has an improved quality of life, thanks to you. But we aren't content to stop there, are we? We must ensure their children and grandchildren will also have improved vision and the chance at a better life.

Lions, I ask you to join me in making a commitment to continue, and expand, our efforts to save sight.

With my cordial regards,

Eberhard J. Wirfs, Chairperson LCIF

Press release [here]. Also see: SightFirst program.

Climbing Mt Kinabalu for CF

City Of Devonport Lions Club are extremely proud to have as their own Lion, Walter van Praag, in his own right the recipient of an OAM and one of the North West Coast's 120 Inspirational People "The Advocate, Friday 1st October, 2010".

Lion Walter addressed the Lions Meeting, 23rd September, 2010 (picture below featuring:- Walter & furry friend compiling his address).



Lion Walter spoke of his recent adventure climbing Mt Kinabalu in Borneo (some 4095 m) to raise awareness (and funding) for "Cystic Fibrosis". Walter has never let anything stop him attaining his highest achievements, "even with only 50% lung capacity".

At 45 Walter is one of the older people with Cystic Fibrosis and continues to raise awareness for the need of organ donors - as most people with CF will require a lung transplant at one stage. Walter's routine includes daily, or twice daily, aerobic exercise, at least 3 injections, 2 nebuliser treatments and dozens of pills and potions. That not being enough he is always eager to test out any alternative health products and has several favourites such as home made kefir and organic apple cider vinegar.

If you like to help Walter attain his goal of $4095 for CF Tasmania please visit www.coughing4cf.com or go direct to the donation page [here]. Or turn up to make Lamingtons at 10 James Street, 1030am Saturday 9 October!

Fusion at our meeting

Guest Speakers, Leanne Hoskinson "Client Services Officer", husband Chris and workers Edward and Peter from FUSION HOME SUPPORT, gave a very informative talk. Fusion Home Support is an International Christian Community Organisation for Home & Community Care. They work hand in hand with an Occupational Therapist to undergo home modification and maintenance services for the frail aged, young people with a functional disability and their carers.

They aim too enhance opportunities and increase the quality of life for these people who choose to remain living in their homes. Modifications include from bathroom and toilet grab rails right through to bathroom and kitchen modifications and so much more. What does it cost? If you qualify for Home & Community Care (HACC) funding, Fusions labor is subsidised under the HACC Program, clients are invoiced to pay for the cost of the materials, sub contractors costs & the HACC Fee according to HACC Guidelines. Enquires should be directed to Leanne Hoskinson, Fusion Home Support - 63 447208.

General Business from our meeting:-

As members obtain relevant material for the Devon Lion to please pass this information onto either Lion Walter or Lion Ree, so as it can be included in the Bulletin. Advertising space for the Devon cover is still available.

Dates to remember:-

• 23rd September, Guest Speaker, Lion Walter JJ van Praag, Turning 45 with Cystic Fibrosis on Mt Kinabalu, Borneo
• 26th and 27th September, Trade Show, Basketball Stadium, Forbes Street, Devonport - Lions hiring out tables.
• 11th December (to confirm with Barrie Cooper) Bowling 

Photos of the RSPCA day:-




Lion Ree----

Devon-Lion Out Again

After a small break the Devon Lion for Sept/Oct 2010 has finally come out! We have no set deadlines, but if you have anything of importance that needs to go in it PLEASE give it to us as soon as you have it. When the editors receive articles for urgent submission and we notice that you have had it for weeks already we are not going to bend over backwards to print it! We will most certainly consider it for this website!

Anyone with any kind of news or information that could be beneficial for members should submit it to either Lion Ree or Lion Walter at their earliest convenience so we can publish it!


The Eds!

AGM 2010 Coming Up!

LIONS CLUB of CITY of DEVONPORT INC.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Lions Club of City Devonport Inc will be held on Thursday 14th October 2010 at the Gateway Hotel, Fenton Street, Devonport Commencing at 8pm.

This message was brought to you by the order of the Board of the Lions Club of the City of Devonport Inc.