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25.01.2022 Just a reminder...

25.01.2022 Missing your Lions Christmas Cake and Puddings? Never fear! We will be at the Nathalia Christmas Market Sat 5th December with your favourite Cakes and Puddings. Christmas Puddings are 900gms and Christmas Cakes sizes are 1kg & 1.5kgs. If you can't manage a whole cake then a Lions Mini Cake is for you! It is the perfect size for morning tea or for the littlies to have to. Make sure you head along to the market to grab your Lions Cake & Pudding and to see what other goodies you can find at the Christmas Market!

22.01.2022 Congratulations DG David Triffet (Tasmania 201T1) on being elected as Council Chairperson 2020/2021 from all In District 201C1 David and his wife Carolyn have b...een married for 40 years and have a son and daughter with 2 beautiful grandchildren. David began his working life as an apprentice motor mechanic at Motors Pty Ltd in 1967 after completing high school in that same year. He moved on to work for the Hydro Electric Commission in 1973 still working as a motor mechanic in different and varying fields of mechanical repairs. David took up employment with Hazell Bros Civil Construction where he continued with mechanical repairs and maintenance to earth moving and heavy machinery and continues to be employed there as a procurement/stores officer. David joined Lions in 2001 as a member of the Lions Club of Glenorchy City where he remained for 16 years before transferring to the Lions Club of Clarence two years ago. David has undertaken many roles in Lions at Club level, District level and National level while continuing to pursue an interest in amateur radio, safety boating and the exploits of the Collingwood Football Club. David’s contribution to his community through Lions has been recognised with a number of awards. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow, a Tasmanian Lions Foundation Fellow and in 2009 was named the City of Glenorchy Citizen of the Year.

22.01.2022 Fencing For Fires presents........................... Australia’s Biggest Working Bee! June 6,7,8 Upper Murray Victoria! (Due to Covid- VIC to start) We are ba...ck and ready to roll! I will endeavor to plan this in coming days to give the locked in locations, accommodation, facilities, meal plan etc etc. We already have many locked in so if you- Haven’t been out in a while?, haven’t got involved in the fire recovery?- I have a list and it isn’t getting any smaller- SHARE and get as many to LIKE the page so we can reach more potential FFF Legends............. Tradies, labourers, no experience needed, we can learn on the run! If you can’t make it- please donate to help build the supplies over the next week at; https://www.gofundme.com/f/fencing-for-fires-funding-the-fi Anything will help! Spread the word team!! Thanks Jamie

21.01.2022 Congratulations CC Kim on a great year and your MJF. Congratulations David who will take over the reign in July

21.01.2022 VALE: Nathalia & District Lions Club morn the passing of Lion Robert (Bob) Brooks. Lion Bob joined the club when it was chartered in 1976. On several occasions Bob held positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as Zone Chairman and positions on District Cabinet. Bob was a dedicated Lion and will be sadly missed. Our sympathies are extended to Lions Lady Kath Brooks and the Brooks family. RIP Bob.

20.01.2022 Come along and help Numurkah Lions Raise awareness and funds for diabetes research and prevention for our communities.

20.01.2022 Mick is raising awareness and funds for Dementia Australia by walking from Cobram to Kyabram. Come along to the Bridge Hotel from 8.00am and buy an egg & bacon sandwich to support Mick on his Dementia walk.

17.01.2022 The New Year's Eve Carnival was started in the late 50's by a group of locals that wanted to help the Nathalia Hospital to obtain additional medical requirements. Some of the first events were dances in a local woolshed. The first New Year's Eve Carnival was held in the main street in about 1963, with a car as the raffle prize for the hospital. The local garages would take it in turn to help with the supply of the car. Nathalia Rotary, Lions and Apex clubs took over the runni...ng of the carnival in the 1970's, this was the start of the New Year's Carnival committee. After the Apex Club folded in the early 80's, Rotary and Lions ran it jointly. With insurance constraints and costs becoming an issue Lions took over the running of the NYE Carnival in the mid 90's. With the help of many locals who volunteered to join the Carnival Committee, the Carnival was built up to a large street carnival that spilled out over the road and along the creek banks. We have been fortunate to obtain grants and sponsorships to upgrade power and lighting along the main street and creek side, the committee always tries to improve and evolve the carnival. Blake Street closure was the main factor in the success and growth of the Carnival. Moira Shire Council was able to assist with the closure when it was introduced up until 4 years ago. The Vic Roads regulations made it mandatory that traffic management companies run the road closure and costs have risen dramatically since. The fireworks display started in 1999 as an event to bring in the new year 2000, being so popular they have stayed as a fixture to end the night with. Crowds well over 1000 people came from all over to see the display. With generous sponsorship they have been able to be continued as their costs rose. Due to dwindling numbers of able-bodied members in the Lions Club we have made the decision that we can no longer take on the running of this community event. It takes a huge amount of preparation work in applying for permits, seeking sponsors and grants to support the ever-increasing costs. Also, some of the current members who have been helping run it over the last 30yrs have run out of puff. The Lions Club is taking this step to inform the community so the community has every chance of keeping the NYE Carnival alive. How do we keep it running. It needs a body to take care of the insurance side of it and enthusiastic people to form a committee. See more

16.01.2022 Wodonga Lions Julie Gaye Wilkins and Sarah McBean had a wonderful day giving the children of Walwa Primary school their specially ordered quilts from Robin's Ro...ses (Gympie). The smiles on the children's faces was priceless A special thanks to Finnemore's Transport who helped us get the quilts from Queensland free of charge. See more

15.01.2022 Changeover dinner bit more casual this 2020 year. Past DG Omen inducted our new officers into their roles at Waaia Hotel Tuesday night. Great fellowship and fantastic meals were enjoyed. For the 20/21 year we have President Lion Pat Moor Secretary Lion Elvie Barnes Treasurer Lion Stu Barnes.... We will continue to work together during this unique time keeping in touch with members and our community. See more

15.01.2022 Thanks to your generosity, LCIF awarded a US$100,000 grant so that Lions in Portugal can deliver much-needed ventilators to 11 hospitals in their communities. Learn more about LCIF’s grant response to COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3dFeqQf

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do? Want to involved within your local community? To meet some new people and networking skills? Then this is for you. Give us a message or a phone call!

12.01.2022 ~Late Post ~ This is copied from PDG Trevor Hirth who posted this update on Tuesday. Portarlington / Drysdale Lions Club TOOL DRIVE update.... The LAST load of donated tools head to Mallacoota tomorrow. This time the children haven’t been forgotten, with 50 fishing rods, several scooters, bikes and jigsaws on board. Even the birds in the area are being cared for, as the St. Leonards Men’s Shed have been busy and we are delivering 24 bird boxes for them. Well done to all and once again, thank you to those who have contributed. #LionsV2ToolDrive #District201V2 #WeServe

12.01.2022 Due to COVID 19 there is no Youth Exchange Inbound or outbound for the foreseeable future. But the YEC have been working hard to come up with other options for Youth. Here is an exciting camp coming up in April school holidays 2021. If you are interested feel free to contact Shelsy 0403 666 482 or send an email through to the contact on the poster.

12.01.2022 Due to Covid 19 we haven't had a meeting for a bit but tonight we ventured out into the wild and opened up the 'Zoom Den.' First time for a few but not for some. General chit chat took place along with lots of questions about what the months ahead might hold for us. We keep looking forward, hoping things will improve so we can get together and have a night of fellowship.

12.01.2022 November is Lions Diabetes Awareness Month. PDG Omen and John Eldridge were out the front of TJ's IGA yesterday handing out pamphlets and raising awareness in the community. Great work gentlemen!

07.01.2022 At our last meeting Nathalia & District Lions Club had to make a decision about the New Years Eve Carnival. We would like to inform the community, sponsors, stall holders, and supporters that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Carnival including the Fireworks and Hospital Raffle. This wasn't an easy decision to make but due to the COVID -19 pandemic many restrictions have been put in place making it almost impossible for the club to run it. Planning for the ...carnival begins in August, applying for permits through local governing bodies, Vline & emergency plans and applications have to be all applied for during this time. Due to the uncertainty of what lies ahead it would be unfeasible and irresponsible on the club's behalf to proceed when we cannot guarantee the safety of our community and all those involved. Due to COVID 19 taking it's toll, on a lot of business in one way or another, we believe that we could not ask our sponsors for sponsorship when they themselves are experiencing a financially tough time. We hope you all understand this difficult decision. We would like to thank you for all your support in the past and hopefully we can proceed with the carnival in 2021. See more

02.01.2022 District 201V6 Cabinet Meeting today. Our new District Governor Carol and cabinet members for the 20/21 year meeting again in the Zoom room. Working together, finding ways to keep clubs & members engaged and communicating during this pandemic.

02.01.2022 To anyone that can help again please Need for Feed Disaster Relief are needing donations again and we are onboard again to help out We will be a drop off location for any goods you can help out with for the hampers Thankyou

01.01.2022 Nathalia & District Lions would like to wish everybody a Happy and Safe 2021!