club bulletin October 2015 - TOWNSVILLE MT STUART · 2016-03-01 · people to stop annoying the crap out of me. 4. My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance of idiots that

Bulletin October 2015 President Lion Stella Wiese Editor Lion Maryann Crozier

PRESIDENT STELLA’S DATES TO REMEMBER

OCTOBER:

Raffle Dates for

October

1st, 8th, 29th

03 S/Sizzle,

Stockland.

04 Daylight

saving starts

southern states.

04-10 LCI

Worldwide Week

of Service in Sight

05 Labour Day, Qld, NSW, SA, (ACT)

07 Dinner Meeting, 6.30-7.00pm Cluden

Park Motel

16-18 District Convention - Cairns

17 S/Sizzle, Stockland

21 Board Meeting, 6.30-7.00pm 19 Jenner

St, Wulguru

31 Zone Meeting, Mingella, 1.00pm

NOVEMBER:

Raffle Dates for November

12th, 19th, 26th

04 Dinner Meeting, 6.30-7.00pm, Cluden

Park Motel


11 Remembrance Day

14-15 Cabinet Meeting

18 Board Meeting, 6.30-7.00pm, 19

Jenner St, Wulguru


BIRTHDAYS:

OCTOBER:

08 Michael Lawrenson

Worldwide Week of Service in Sight Join us on October 4-10 for the Worldwide Week of Service in Sight. Download the club flyer for this special Centennial Service Challenge event and share it with your club today. Be sure to report your projects on MyLCI and use the hashtag #Lions100 when you post Centennial projects and photos on social media!

Save the date: the Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger and Poverty on January 10-16.

DISTRICT CONVENTION CITY OF CAIRNS

DISTRICT CONVENTION VENUE

CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB

Townsville Mount Stuart bulletin October 2015

MEMBERS DETAILS.

(198291) Baillie Bill (Elva) 46 Dunbar Crt, Wulguru 4811 (h)4729-0660 (w)4772-2624 (m)0417-630-298 Email: [email protected]

(198295) Bogiatzis George (Vayla) 3 Coleus Crt, Annandale 4814 (h)4779-4182 (w)4726-4777 (m)0412-267-114 Email: [email protected]

(929690) Crozier Maryann (Peter) PO Box 6619, Tweed Heads South 2486 (h) 07 5523 3200 (m)0408 776 068 Email: [email protected]

(3188848) Eggins Pam (Aubrey) 6 Burgess St, Annandale, 4814 (h)4779-0673 Email: [email protected]

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(2334625) Ibell Robert (Andrea) 14 Edwards St, West End 4810 Email: [email protected]

(2839603) Lawrenson Michael 19 Auld Ave, Milperra NSW 2214 (h)(02)9771-4077 (m)0403-344-652 Email: [email protected]

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(203656) Pavia Peter (Anna) 760 Mt Cotton Road Sheldon 4157 (h)3206-1443 Email: [email protected]

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(2000447) Stevenson John 41 Tyrell St, Gulliver 4812 (h)4779-6910 (m)0488 140 821 Email: [email protected]

(209016) Thompson Niel (Carol) 18 Britomart St Bushland Beach 4818 (h)4788-0717 (m)0419-681-678 Email: [email protected]

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A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.

A two-year old girl clings to her protector, her

four-year old brother. Both are survivors of the

recent Nepal earthquake. The whereabouts of

the parents are unknown

Perhaps one of the most touching pictures of

the century


MULTIPLE DISTRICT 300 TAIWAN

Taoyuan Chung Yi Lions provide musical activities for those with disadvantages

KOREA

Senior citizens play gateball. The New Changwon Lions awarded prize money to the top competitors of the tournament, which raised $6,500 for the club’s charitable causes.

PAKISTAN

A girl who is blind holds a white cane given to her by Multan Crescent Lions

SOUTH AFRICA

Table View Lions provide vision screenings for School children.

THAILAND

Youths dance at an anti-drug event organized by Chiangmai Wiangping Lions

GERMANY

Neu Ulm Campus Lions beautify a children’s camp during the Lions’ semester break.

Extract American Lion October 2015


AN AMAZING STORY

We all grow up digging around in sand boxes hoping to strike it rich and find some hidden and valuable ancient treasures. What we typically find is an old Matchbox car or a present left behind by a cat. Either way, it’s very rare to find something desirable. Well, that’s not quite the case with a young group of boys in California. They were digging in their yard when they found something that would make anyone’s jaw drop and their mouth start drooling. These kids were digging in their yard when they came across something big, something metal, and something very very valuable. A buried Ferrari!

The boys actually discovered a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS buried just a few feet under the dirt in their yard. The family had just moved into the house and immediately called authorities who came and roped off the area. A team of investigators arrived and unearthed the very valuable rare car.

After exhuming the Italian sports car, it was obvious that someone had planned on returning to retrieve the vehicle. It was very crudely mummified with towels in the vents and

tape on many of the seams however the windows weren’t fully closed causing a lot of interior damage.

Farmers Insurance was contacted and because of the VIN number they traced the last owner. After the investigation, it turns out that the owner of the car had actually hired thieves to steal the car and dump it in the ocean so he could claim insurance on it. The thieves buried the car with the intention of returning to pick it up.

The buried Ferrari was then auctioned off after being on display with the incredible story being reported across the nation. It was purchased by a young mechanic who owned his own shop in California. The going price was estimated to be between $5,000 and $9,000 that he paid for the car.


He fully restored the buried Ferrari and often enters the car into car shows. Here are the pictures of the car after the complete restoration. His initial investment is now worth in the millions!

Everything on the car has been restored to the exact factory condition. However, this car comes with some incredible history and an awesome story.

The car even has a vanity plate which reads “DUG UP”. How perfect is that

No wonder teenagers become confused. While

half the parents are telling them to find

themselves, the other half are telling them to

get lost.

W.G.P.

AS I AGE, I REALIZE THAT:

1. I talk to myself, because sometimes I need

expert advice.

2. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud.

3. I don't need anger management. I need

people to stop annoying the crap out of me.

4. My people skills are just fine. It's my

tolerance of idiots that needs work.

5. The biggest lie I tell myself is "I don't need to

write that down, I'll remember it."

6. When I was a child I thought nap time was

punishment. Now it's like a mini holiday.

7. The day the world runs out of wine is just too

terrible to think about.

8. Even duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can

muffle the sound!

9. Wouldn't it be great if we could put

ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come

out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller?

10. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he

would've put them on my knees.

11. When the kids text me "plz" which is

shorter than please, I text back "no" which is

shorter than "yes".

12. At my age "Getting lucky" means walking

into a room and remembering what I came in

there for.


New Gear for Lautoka Hospital Eye Clinic

The Lautoka Diabetes Eye Clinic was the proud

recipient of some new equipment donated last

Saturday by the Lions Clubs International

Foundation.

The handover was received by the Assistant

Minister for Health and Medical Services,

Veena Bhatnagar, at the Lautoka Hospital.

Mrs Bhatnagar commended the partnership

between the Lions Clubs and Government to

enhance the medical sector.

“This partnership continues today with the

Lions further supplying the new equipment to

upgrade the capabilities of the clinic,” she said.

“This new equipment will considerably

enhance the services that the clinic is

providing, not only at the Lautoka Hospital, but

at all the other outreach clinics from Rakiraki

through to Sigatoka.

“The Fijian Government is very keen to

continue to support initiatives such as this and

looks forward to a long and successful

relationship with the Lion Clubs throughout

Fiji.”

The new equipment is worth $430,000. The

clinic was also funded in 2000 by the Lions

Clubs International Foundation.

By Fiji Sun online

Tuesday 11th August 2015

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

Dear Lions,

On a recent trip to Peru, Brazil and Belize, I had

the honor of seeing many Lions and Leos in

action. And they are doing great work!

With help from a Lions Clubs International

(LCIF) seed grant, Leos near Lima are

spearheading an effort to provide safety,

rehabilitation, job training and hope to young

victims of human trafficking and their babies.

Lions Quest, LCIF's social-emotional learning

program for children, is active in 30 schools in

Peru!

I visited an eye bank in Caxias do Sul, Brazil,

that LCIF and Lions have supported for many

years. When I visited an eye hospital in Passo

Fundo, Brazil, some children even surprised me

with a song.

I am so proud of all the great work Lions

around the world are doing each and every

day. Remember to share your clubs' great work

so Lions know about the service you are

providing in your community.

Sincerely,

Joe Preston

Chairperson, Lions Clubs International

Foundation


Conquering a Mountain: One of Australia’s Tallest, Bartle Frere Don’t let that quote scare you, climbing Mt Bartle Frere is an amazing experience. One I probably should have undertaken sooner than I did, but then we all have those “one days” (I had climbed to Broken Nose lookout prior to this though, more on that later)… If you’ve ever been to Far North Queensland Australia and did some adventuring south of Cairns, you most likely would have spotted Bartle Frere. As part of the Bellenden Ker Range, it is the tallest mountain in Queensland, and the 4th tallest in Australia at 1,622m high; a peak that can rarely be seen from the base due to the 360 day cloud cover (informed wild guesstimate). The Journey Begins There are two ways to approach the summit, but since we were closer to the coast we started from the Josephine Falls carpark at an elevation of 100m above sea level. We began the trek around 7:30am and the first part, which takes you to the Big Rock Campsite, was pretty easy going, a rise of 400m in just over 3km. There are plenty of places to refill water bottles along this part of the track, and we even had to undertake a balancing act across a log to get to the other side of a large creek; which was even more interesting on the way back (heavy packs + exhausted muscles + balancing on logs, is not exhilarating). Big Rock

At the Big Rock campsite the trail splits, and you can choose to climb up to the Broken Nose lookout (which is easy to spot from the highway due to it’s unusual shape) at an elevation of 962m, or continue up to the Summit. Since we had planned to camp at the summit overnight, we figured we had time to do both. After a short rest, we unhooked our smaller packs, packed a bit of food and the cameras, and stashed the larger packs behind some rocks. Then we were on our way up the

next 400m rise. This time it was over a distance of 2km, meaning that there were some pretty steep parts along the way. Broken Nose Lookout This wasn’t the first time I’d been to Broken Nose, I had done so once before when I was just 9 years old. However it was well worth doing again. The view from here is arguably better than any others further up the main summit trail! As you step out onto the main rock you’re greeted by beautiful coastal landscape views of small towns, sugar cane crops, mountain ranges, and even the coral sea and the islands just off the coast. One part of the lookout has a rock on a slight rise that you can lay across to look straight down over the side; doing so really puts your location into perspective. The main rock at the lookout is a great place to stop for lunch; you won’t get any better views than from here, so it’s definitely recommended. After lunch, we began our descent back to the Big Rock campsite. During which, the bottom grip of one of my shoes started to peel off; and part way down it pulled off completely. Luckily for us though, duct tape does indeed fix everything, and we were able to make (multiple) running repairs (over the remainder of the hike). We arrived back at the Big Rock camp site at around 1-2pm, stopped for another quick snack and to refill the water bottles, picked up our larger packs, and started the next ascent. Summit Climb Just as we began the next climb, we ran into a friend coming back down (he had bypassed Broken Nose and gone straight for the Summit at around the same time we did in the morning). His words of wisdom? “You’ll question your existence, it feels like death”. Great! Onward we go! It felt like death. We probably should have skipped the Broken Nose side trip and just concentrated on the Summit… There was no turning back though, and even though we were still climbing as the sun was setting (lucky for our LED torches and headlamps!), we made it. On a side note, do not check the altimeter on your camera if you know the altitude you need to reach. As we approached the Eastern Campsite, we had to do a bit of rock scrambling over large granite boulders, an interesting experience at night with hiking packs on; but when we arrived, the euphoria was indescribable.


The terrain as you get close to the Eastern Campsite is eerily different to anything you experience on the path up. Described as a cloud forest, it contains many rare plants and animals, of which some species in particular are found only here. It really feels like you are somewhere else. There is a small aluminum shelter, enough to fit about 3 people in comfortably, and an aluminum frame helipad there as well. Unfortunately, by the time we arrived the shelter had been taken, though we only discovered that after we opened the door on the poor guy that was asleep on the ground. It is definitely a good idea to try and use it if you can though; get there early! The Eastern Campsite isn’t exactly the top, but it is the best place to camp. As the remaining sunlight disappeared and it started to cool down, we set up on the couple of small sites that were suitable for tents. Dinner consisted of average food, tinned soups warmed by a kerosene cooker with bread, Oreos and Picnics for dessert; and the best atmosphere in the world, an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way galaxy. Morning at the Top of the World Sleep unfortunately, was pretty average. The spot we pitched our tent on was bombarded with wind, and so I was continuously woken by it flapping around. Though it did survive the night at least. It was cold too, but the “0 degree” sleeping bag I had kept me comfortable, not too hot, not too cold. The sunrise however, was unbelievable. If you don’t have “watch a sunrise from an altitude that you can see the curvature of the Earth” on your bucket list, add it now. Our morning meals were similar to dinner, tinned and packaged goods; stuff that was easy to carry. Once we were finished we packed up and stashed our heavy gear in the shelter for the final ascent, which is about another hour from the Eastern Camp.

We made it! The final leg of the trip consisted of more rock scrambling and trail hiking, but making it to the top really is a bit of an anti-climax. Because of the vegetation at the top, you can’t see much of the landscape except from a small rocky outcrop that has a limited viewing angle. It’s a great feeling once you finally make it though, and well worth the effort to get all the way to the top. We conquered our first mountain!

I won’t go into the details of the descent, but its safe to assume that a combination of stiff, sore, and worn out muscles, heavy hiking packs, and a shortage of duct tape made for an interesting return trip. Things to Consider If you decide to hike Mt Bartle Frere, consider doing it during the winter months, just make sure you take some warm clothes. It may be cold at night, but you have more chance of it being cool and dry in North Queensland if you do. Which also means a better chance of having a clear view of the summit, less humidity, and less leeches. I’d also recommend not climbing to the Broken Nose lookout and then to the Summit on the same day, unless you are an experienced hiker. Even then consider it carefully, many experienced hiker’s


say that the Bartle Frere hike is one of the hardest they’ve ever done. You can always make the trek a few days and camp at the Big Rock Campsite and then the Eastern Camp. At a minimum, I recommend bringing this stuff: Plenty of water and electrolyte formula. Decent hiking shoes (something without a fancy multi-layer sole)… First aid kit (band-aids, compression bandage, antiseptic, etc). Bushman Bug Spray, it’s good for leeches and bugs. Easy to carry healthy foods. Tinned tuna, sliced bread, nuts and dried fruits, muesli bars, etc. An LED torch or headlamp. A camera. If you intend to stay the night, stay at the Eastern Camp, and bring at least this stuff: Plenty of water and electrolyte formula (no that’s not a typo). Sleeping bag and sleeping mat. A spare set of clothes (which can also double as a pillow). Extra food (a simple kerosene cooker and tinned soups, spaghetti, or baked beans are great). A decent hiking pack. Above all though, be prepared, rest up the night before and start early; preferably at dawn, as this gives you plenty of time if you do end up in an emergency situation. Oh, and don’t forget the duct tape!

DO NOT shampoo your hair in the shower! It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful! IT INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN

YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SHOWER WITH IT. I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner! I use shampoo in the shower! When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and yet printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME." No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well, I got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with Dawn Dishwashing Soap. It's label reads, "DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."

People often complain about the police, but

you rarely hear about the positive things they

do, such as this incident involving a biker and a

frozen carburettor.

Last January on a bitterly cold winter's day, a

North Dakota State Trooper on patrol came

upon a motorcyclist who was stalled by the

roadside. The biker was swathed in heavy

protective clothing and wearing a full-face

helmet to protect the face from the cold

weather.

“What’s the matter? Asked the Trooper.

"Carburettor’s frozen," was the terse reply.

"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."

"I can't," said the biker.

"OK, watch me closely and I'll show you."

The Trooper unzipped and promptly warmed

the carburettor as promised. Moments later

the bike started and the rider drove off,

waving.

A few days later, the local State Troopers’

office received a note of thanks from the father

of the motorcyclist. It began: "On behalf of my

daughter Jill. . ."


Subject: Hmmmm

If you're not familiar with the work of Steven

Wright, he's the famous erudite (comic)

scientist who once said:

"I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff

had been stolen and replaced by exact

duplicates."

Here are some of his gems:

1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

2 - Borrow money from pessimists – they don't

expect it back.

3 - Half the people you know are below

average.

4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the

spot.

6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your

other parts feel so good.

7 - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a

bad memory.

8 - If you want the rainbow, you got to put up

with the rain.

9 - All those who believe in psycho kinesis,

raise my hand.

10 - The early bird may get the worm, but the

second mouse gets the cheese.

11 - I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ..... but

she left me before we met.

12 - OK, so what's the speed of dark?

13 - How do you tell when you're out of

invisible ink?

14 - If everything seems to be going well, you

have obviously overlooked something.

15 - Depression is merely anger without

enthusiasm.

16 - When everything is coming your way,

you're in the wrong lane.

17 - Ambition is a poor excuse for not having

enough sense to be lazy.

18 - Hard work pays off in the future; laziness

pays off now.

19 - I intend to live forever ... so far, so good.

20 - If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to

buy her friends?

21 - Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get

sucked into jet engines.

22 - What happens if you get scared half to

death twice?

23 - My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair

your brakes, so I made your horn louder."

24 - Why do psychics have to ask you for your

name?

25 - If at first you don't succeed, destroy all

evidence that you tried.

26 - A conclusion is the place where you got

tired of thinking.

27 - Experience is something you don't get

until just after you need it.

28 - The hardness of the butter is proportional

to the softness of the bread.

29 - To steal ideas from one person is

plagiarism; to steal from many is research.

30 - The problem with the gene pool is that

there is no lifeguard.

31 - The sooner you fall behind, the more time

you'll have to catch up.

32 - The colder the x-ray table, the more of

your body is required to be on it.

33 - Everyone has a photographic memory;

some just don't have film.

34 - If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is

not for you.

35 - If your car could travel at the speed of

light, would your headlights work?

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." Dr.

Seuss

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club bulletin October 2015 - TOWNSVILLE MT STUART · 2016-03-01 · people to stop annoying the crap out of me. 4. My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance of idiots that