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Lions Club of Churchill Community Activities

Locality: Churchill, Victoria

Phone: +61 411 842 912

Address: PO Box 110 3842 Churchill, VIC, Australia

Website: https://churchill.vic.lions.org.au

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23.01.2022 Hello and welcome to our weird and wonderful world - of which one can never say its a boring world! While were all wondering whats next - there is one thing that is a certain - the Lions Clubs - there is always a need and no matter what - we are here and ready to help, Have you thought you might need something to do with your spare time? Why not think about joining Lions?... No time is too little and every minute counts, so if your interested just leave a message here or send an email and it will be answered asap, if you feel like a chat - call Secretary Carol - now she can talk! 0411 842 912.

22.01.2022 Well - another happy Meeting last night for our Club and we had the pleasure of inducting yet another new Member - Brooke Jackson. Brooke is well versed with Lions as she also works at Lions Licola Wilderness Village - and to show how keen she is, she drove down after work and then headed back up there after the Meeting. Welcome Lion Brooke. Pictured with Brooke is President Lion Geoff Brick and Sponsor Lion Carol Kavanagh.

21.01.2022 Looking for something to do that gets you involved in your Community? Answer = Come join Churchill Lions! You will meet fantastic people who really enjoy what they are doing - helping out in the Community and having fun doing it! Leave a message here or give our Secretary Bill a call on 0418 327287, he loves a chat and will be happy to answer all your questions.

21.01.2022 At this time we must remember Kindness Matters and also remember if you need a helping hand - Lions are always there.

21.01.2022 Sunday was a lovely day as our Lions Members, Partners and friends walked around Hyland Lake as part of the Lap of the Map to raise money for Diabetes Australia, 19 walkers enjoyed the walk (last day of the Project) followed by a BBQ. Altogether we managed to walk a total of 2460 klms., and raised $510.00. A great fun effort.

20.01.2022 What a wonderful job four of our Members did yesterday helping to clean up the Lifeline Op-Shop in Churchill where sadly much - mostly useless stuff has been dumped and needed removing so the shop could re-open. Lions Bob Christie, Reg Grisotto, Robin King and Ross Norman spent most of the day there and as always did a wonderful job, here they are with the first load ready for the tip - well done guys.

20.01.2022 Good Morning to all our Lions, families and Friends. Yet another week goes by and we hope that everyone is keeping well, keeping safe and staying home. As always there is light at the end of the tunnel so all we can do is Hope that this is going to be over sooner rather than later. Please remember those that may need a hand, those that are elderly, those alone and those who wont ask. Reach out and offer that help, it can still be done while keeping that social personal distance.

19.01.2022 It's sad to write this and advise that we have had to postpone our Family Fishing & Fun Day. Due to situations caused by COVID we have been unable to get the Permit in time to run the Fun day this month - HOWEVER - we have already picked another date - when the weather should be awesome - Sautrday 27th., February 2021. Please put that date in your diary and come along to have a Family Day of FUN!

19.01.2022 Another busy day for our Lions as they headed up to Licola for another Working Bee (just in time before the restrictions came back in) Lions Reg Grisotto, Robin King, Ross Norman, Peter Savage and brand new Member Kevin Wanless spent the morning making all the running boards to enable them to cross the roof of the stadium safely - this was then of course followed by a traditional luncheon bbq-up courtesy of Chef King!. They even took the old Rally car for a drive! Another job well done guys.

19.01.2022 Lions Annual Changeover Dinners - normally a fine dining evening with our Partners, our Lions friends from other Clubs and many Guests! However this pesky thing called COVID has put a damper on many things like that - however - it didnt dampen the spirit of the Lions at Churchill! Last night we held a low key Changeover BBQ Meeting, (conforming to all the COVID Rules and Regulations) to install the Incoming Executives and Board for 2020/2021.... Please welcome our Incoming President Lion Reg Grisotto as he is handed the Gong and Gavel by our Outgoing President Lion Geoff Brick. We wish President Reg a very busy and successful year and thank IPP Lion Geoff for everything over the past year..

18.01.2022 Remembrance Day : 11am., 11th., November, 2020. We Remember.

17.01.2022 LIONS SPONSORED CAMPS UPDATE: It is with a very heavy heart that I write this, with the developments in COVID-19 restrictions over the weekend, we have made the... decision to cancel the upcoming sponsor camps. At this stage we are unsure of that the future has in store, so we are unable to reschedule dates at this time. We appreciate your understanding at this difficult time. Stay safe & healthy and please help to look after the vulnerable members of your community.

16.01.2022 Another week goes by and I have to say, I miss my Lions, the projects/catering events and everyone we meet when were out and about - but thats a small price to pay to stay safe. From us at Lions to everyone out there - were all in this together and well all come out the other side together but please remember - if you need help - just ask, its there. Stay Safe and/or Stay At Home.

15.01.2022 Hands Up for a wonderful week to celebrate and thank all the Volunteers. Its amazing the amount of work Volunteers do and we would be lost without them. So heres a big wave to all Volunteers - join in!

13.01.2022 Happy Easter to all our Lions, our Families, our Friends and Everyone We hope that you are all having the best Easter albeit a very different Easter to what weve ever known - however - theres still chocolate! So although its a holiday - Stay home, Stay safe, Stay well and please remember those who may elderly and those who may be alone. We can still cheer someone up with just a smile, a kind word or a good deed. A hello or a wave over the side fence, a phone call, text message or email - every little bit of Kindness and Cheer means a lot. Happy Easter

13.01.2022 Lions Club of Moe loaned one of our Marques to The Trafalgar Medical centre so that they can triage their patients outside. While at the shed we discovered th...at someone has removed the screws from the front door and appears to have been checking to see what is in the shed. The generator is missing. Request the public, if out and about, or hear of a stray generator contact police. Thank you. See more

12.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all our Members, Lions, friends and all the Dads out there. We know this year is different and we cant all be together but remember Dads and Granddads you are in our hearts and thoughts today so we are sending you HUGE hugs and kisses.

12.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY The Churchill & District Lions Club would like to wish all the Mums special wishes for you today - Sunday 10th., May on your Special Day - MOTHERS DAY These are very difficult times, so if you cannot be with your loved ones - remember - you are very loved

11.01.2022 IT'S TIME - to start filling in those Diaries with TO DO things (Covid restrictions allowing of course) because it's coming up fast - November 28th., for our Lions FAMILY FISHING & FUN DAY! All the details are on the flyer but if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask - call Bill on 0418 327 287, send us a message or an email [email protected] - we will answer all ASAP as we want to see everyone there having a fun day.

11.01.2022 YES - It's back! the famous Bunnings Sausage Sizzle! Saturday 14th., November we, the Churchill Lions will be there with the best ever sausages sizzling away again just waiting for you to come along and grab one or two or as many as you want. See you all there

10.01.2022 GREAT NEWS!! Ritchies IGA are Celebrating 150 years. To celebrate they are launching the all new Program on 14th., October! To join in is easy : The Community Benefit Program will transition to a new Ritchies Card App, available from the App store or Google Play, and will issue new physical cards (Ritchies Card) available free from any participating Ritchies Store. Shoppers will be required to download the App, or apply on line at www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty. Our Lions Club is asking, when you shop that you PLEASE support The Churchill Lions Club as your choice - it's that easy - the more we get, the more we can give back to the Community.

10.01.2022 In this current uncertain and yes - a little scary time please remember to follow the rules to be safe but also remember those who may be more vulnerable and mi...ght need a helping hand - is your neighbour elderly and/or alone? Do you know someone who might need a helping hand but wont ask? Now is the time to ask them, a knock on their door and chat at a distance, a phone call, a note in their letter box, an email, a message on FB? Now and always : Kindness matters. See more

10.01.2022 LAP OF THE MAP - just a reminder for those participating that we are Meeting 11am., on Sunday morning at the Lake to do a Lap and for everyone to bring along their record of how many kilometres they have walked since we started keeping records and bring them to me (Carol) so I can fill in the sheet and send the final tally off to the Lions Coordinator Jaymee. See you there **If anyone can't make it and has been collating their kilometres - please just message them through and they will be included.

09.01.2022 Below is a beautiful photo of a Mum Shailea & toddler Winnie. This photo was taken when Winnie came home from hospital but it could have been a whole different story - please read on. Last year on 23rd., November the family Keith, pregnant Shailea and all the kids, were having a great day working in their garden in Jeeralang, when suddenly in the blink of an eye Winnie disappeared. The garden gate had been left open. The whole family took off in different directions until ...Shailea found what no Mother should ever find, her baby face down and lifeless in the dam. Paramedics were called, the air ambulance flew them to the RCH, in all Winnie was dead for a total of 48 minutes. Thanks to the quick actions of the parents, the paramedics, the air wing followed by the amazing work of the Medical Staff at the RCH Winnie was saved and although it's been a long rough road, the family are now back home with Winnie in perfect health, suffering no after effects and with a gorgeous new baby sister Hazel. *** This is a condensed version but it sends a strong message that both Keith and Shailea want everyone to listen too - please do not take your eyes off of your little ones, not even for a few minutes - because that's all it takes - a few minutes - Winnie's story is proof of this and luckily - living proof. *** See more

09.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET Although we cannot attend the Services we must all still remember how much this day means, share in the Driveway Candle Service and Remember.

09.01.2022 Remember our Little 'Winnie Project'? The little toddler who drowned but survived - thanks to CPR. Well these are some photos that were sent to me today from our Lion Bob Lowick who paid them a visit - how well and happy is Winnie looking?

08.01.2022 Do you have and kids who are 11, 12 or 13 years of age by 15th November? Do they attend any of the following Schools : Churchill Primary, Churchill North, Hazelwood North, Lumen Christi? If you answer YES to any of these questions Please read on..................................... The Lions Club conducts a yearly Project for kids call Peace Poster. Some of you may know of it as last year Hazelwood North and Lumen Christi participated. Due to the Coronavirus situation I w...asnt able to get the Kits out to the schools - BUT - your child/children can still participate and do it at home as an Art Project. If your interested please do the following : send an email to me at - [email protected] I do answer all messages and emails asap., I can then send you either by email or snail mail the details. Last year the kids that participated loved it - AND - they all received a Certificate Of Participation as well as the winner receiving the Certificate of Honour. The Winning Art Picture then goes on to the next Level until the overall International Winning one is chosen in Chicago Headquarters. Come on kids - join in and have more fun! Any other questions please leave a message here, email or phone me : Lion Carol 5182 6995 or 0411 842 912. See more

08.01.2022 Cross your fingers and cross your toes - that in one Calendar month today COVID will allow us to happen! Stay tuned to this page for updates.

08.01.2022 June - half way through and typically would be the month when all the Lions Clubs hold their Changeover Dinner - introducing the incoming Committee and Board for the coming year - but as we know the Virus has changed a lot of things, however - as we slowly get back to things as we knew them Lions are also are planning. So if you ever thought of volunteering or becoming a Lion - now is the time to ask and find out what its all about. Just leave us a message here on our FB page and you will receive an answer asap - go on - come join us!

08.01.2022 Slowly things are starting to get moving again! Take last Thursday for a start - our Lion Reg Grissoto acquired some steel ladders, so after they had a few alterations some of the Members (Lions Allen Kelly, David Lyne, Peter Savage & Peter Tait) got together and took them up to Licola where they secured them to Stadium wall. This will make the job of keeping all the new solar panels clean much easier and safer - job well done guys!

08.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW......................Lions collect used postage stamps, reading glasses and bread ties? These are projects that provide walking frames for children that have cerebral palsy and wheel chairs for children. Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, the glasses are refurbished and sent over to third world countries that would never be able to afford glasses. DO YOU have any old glasses lying aro...und not needed? CAN YOU take a few seconds out to save postage stamps and bread ties? If yes - when you have some that need collecting or you can drop off - please send a message here to the Lions and we will organise either pick up or drop off for you. Thank you. See more

08.01.2022 Good Morning all - and another week goes by as we all get imaginative with things to do - what are you all doing? Me Im baking and re-Spring Cleaning - its amazing what you can discover the second time round! Heres a few things I found that might keep the kids amused for a while ( - maybe even the big kids...........?) Hope everyone is Staying Home, Staying Safe and Staying Well - til we catch up again, keep smiling.

08.01.2022 Contact us on our new Email address:[email protected]

07.01.2022 WooHoo - a long weekend and that means? A Churchill Lions Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Morwell of course! Monday 9th., March - see you all there

07.01.2022 Just a reminder to all the good folks for when you go shopping - this starts today, so don't forget to get your Ritchies card or download the App., then all you have to do is shop and nominate Churchill Lions as your choice. We thank you in advance.

07.01.2022 Inside many people there is a Lion. Interested in joining a fantastic group of Guys and Gals? Give us a call and have a chat with Secretary : Lion Carol Kavanagh 5182 6995 or 0411 842 912. Message us on Facebook or Email : [email protected]

07.01.2022 LIONS and FRIENDS in Victoria - here we go again - BUT it is necessary and serious, so please isolate, stay home and if you really need to go out - wear a mask, keep your distance and we'll all get through this difficult time. We want to see everyone safe and well.

07.01.2022 The team at Licola are so excited to introduce our newest team member The only problem is, we accidentally lost his name So we need your help to find him a ...new one! Please comment all your best suggestions and we will pick one at random on Friday!

07.01.2022 Good Morning and welcome to another week in Isolation - I thought it was time for a little light humour to give everyone a laugh heading into the weekend. Lions in Australia have a Cookbook at only $5.00 with great home cooked recipes sent in by Members - now my warped sense of humour just loved this one from the Alice Springs-MacDonnell Lions Club : CAMEL STEW- CENTRALIAN STYLE : ... 3 medium sized Camels. I tonne Salt. 1 tonne Pepper. 500 sacks of Potatoes. 200 sacks of Carrots. 3000 Sprigs of Parsley. 2 small Rabbits. Cut Camels in to bite sized pieces (should take about 2 months). Cut Vegetables in to cubes. Place meat in pan and cover with 4,546 litres brown gravy and simmer for 4 weeks. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper. Finally garnish with 3000 sprigs of Parsley. This should feed 3,807 people. If more people are expected add the two small Rabbits. Do this ONLY if necessary as most people do not like Hare in their Stew!

05.01.2022 C'Mon, JOIN US here at Churchill Lions, you can see what a great bunch we are, what we do and how much fun we have! Please call the Secretary Carol Kavanagh on 0411 842 912 and ask questions, have a chat or : Leave a message and we will answer asap., or : Email us at [email protected]

05.01.2022 Saturday 13th., - we're back again - at Morwell Bunnings Mid Valley Shopping Centre store of course for the super famous Churchill Lions Club's sausages, onions in bread So make sure you come see us - right in front of the glass 'entry & exit doors - grab a snag or 2 or 3, one for the kids and even your puppy dogs love them. Starting at 8am., so come grab brekky

05.01.2022 Now that you have read the story of Winnie, Lions became involved from a FB message sent by a friend of the family to our FB page. We became involved in many ways but our last task was one the Lions guys took great pride and joy in completing : a strong solid fence around the dam that no one could get through. These are a couple of photos of a work in progress and the result, with just some of the Lions Members who took part in the erecting of the fence.

04.01.2022 Hello to everyone and we hope you are all safe, well, still staying home and taking care of each other. A few weeks ago I put up a post calling for children who are 11, 12 or 13 years of age by 15th November and attend any of the following Schools : Churchill Primary, Churchill North, Hazelwood North, Lumen Christi. This was regarding the Lions Peace Poster Project. You paint/draw your own idea into a picture - please note it is not a colouring in competition- it is your own... picture. The theme this year is : "Peace Through Service". I was thrilled at the response and thought Id just mention it again - in case you missed it - and also post here the World Winning Poster from last year 2019 for you to see. If your still not sure about it please contact by either : an email to me at - [email protected] Leave a message here or phone me : Lion Carol 5182 6995 or 0411 842 912. ** If you do not have any kids yourself and you know of any, or your a grandparent etc., please pass this message on as not everyone reads this page or is on Facebook - Thank you! See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our Lion David Cranwell! In 2017 Lions celebrated 100 years of Service, during that year special badges were awarded to Members who introduced a new Member to the Club (things got a little delayed in the USA - thus we just received it) so at our Meeting on Wednesday our President Reg Grisotto presented the badge to a very surprised Lion David. Smiles and Congratulation from all of our Club Members.

03.01.2022 Today : 10th., August, 2020 is World Lions Day. I know were all in a difficult situation - but - food for thought, when were all back to getting around freely again - how about joining our Lions Club here at Churchill? Friendship, fun, projects, outings and importantly - helping your local Communities, so while you have time to think, leave a message and we will answer asap or give us a call to get all and any questions answered : Secretary Carol 0411 842 912 or President Reg : 0407 513 556! Come join our Pride and be Proud to be a Lion.

02.01.2022 Bushfires - remember them way back end of 2019 into 2020 before COVID-19 took over the headlines? Well in East Gippsland the small amount allowed to gather together from Blaze Aid are still there quietly working away and Churchill Lions are still doing the same - this week one of our Members Lion Al Kelly took up a trip to hand over loads of items that were needed and Churchill Lions had purchased. Lion Al is pictured here with a sample of goodies being handed over to Blaze Aids Member Julie for distribution. They also decided to take along plenty of tucker to help feed all the hard workers - heres a sample being packed up! Well done to everyone at Blaze Aid and Churchill Lions.

02.01.2022 WooHoo - welcome to Kevin Wanless - our new Lion Member! Finally we managed to hold our very first Meeting, obviously not all Members could attend due to numbers limit and the main duty was to induct Kevin who has been patiently waiting for his big night. Masks and distancing adhered to (except for a quick photo shoot and then to consume the famous Lions sausages for tea). President Reg Grisotto conducted the Ceremony to induct Kevin who then proudly showed off his Membership Certificate with his Sponsor Lion Bill Hurenkamp.

02.01.2022 Hello!! I spy with my little eye an SD card who is missing its family. My defective detective skills suggest it belongs to a family of two parents and 3 childre...n. One of the kids names is possibly Phoenix and another might be Zane. A young member of the family seems to be a fan of Collingwood Football Club. It appears from the photos that the family has been on an amazing adventure. Theyve been to a few places including the snow, Licola Wilderness Village and Caldermeade Farm & Cafe, possibly during 2015-2016. Please help get these photo memories back to their family by sharing this post! - Socks

01.01.2022 WE'RE BACK! We could not have had a better welcome than what we received from the Public today with the return of the first Bunnings Sausage Sizzle in Morwell! A fantastic busy fun day. There were many new Health Rules and Regulations but we fast got into the swing of it and received a big thumbs up from our Bunnings Supervisor Barbara. The general comments from the public were : Welcome Back and Great To See You Back! The gong of the day had to go to our President who went to eat his sausage but forgot he had a mask on!

01.01.2022 Our Mission is to stay safe in these terrible times so that when things return to some sort of normal we can all be there to help those in need. Join Lions when were in the all clear!