LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105D DISTRICT GOVERNOR PETER BURNETT

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1 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105D DISTRICT GOVERNOR PETER BURNETT District 105D 53 rd Convention 23 rd 25 th March 2018 Best Western Royal Beach Hotel St. Helens Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 0RN Putting Fun into Fundraising & giving Service with a Smile

2 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSES TO ORGANISE, charter and supervise clubs to be known as Lions clubs. TO COORDINATE the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs. TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship. TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest, provided, however that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members. TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours.

3 The International Association of Lions Clubs District 105D Incorporating Lions Clubs International District 105D Charitable Trust Registered Number District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 16 Wincombe Drive, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8HZ Celebrating a Century of Service Welcome to the 53 rd 105d District Convention Whether you are a first timer, a regular attendee or a non-lion guest, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our 2018 Convention at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea. Things are now at least sorted with respect to re-districting and hopefully this convention will be one of the first steps towards a smooth transition to becoming District SC (South Central). It is sad to think that this will be one of the last conventions to include the clubs from zone a, but we must look forward and welcome members from the two zones joining us. Hopefully some of you have joined us this weekend, please make yourselves known to us. Debbie & I have loved travelling around the District over the last three years, I think we have now visited almost every club and every one of them does absolutely amazing service for both their local and international communities. You are all very different but as far as I am concerned there is no right or wrong way to serve your communities. We must remember however that we are part of the world s largest service organisation. Whenever there is a disaster anywhere in the world it happens in somebodies local community. Lions Clubs on the ground can then apply for and are normally granted an emergency grant. These grants are only possible because clubs such as ours have made donations to our Lions Clubs International Foundation. I am hoping that this weekend will be a celebration of good news and to that end I have asked Convention Chairman Dave Ebsworth to include the club 5 minute presentations on Saturday as previously they have been done on a Sunday morning when most of you have gone home. We also have speakers from Different Strokes & Diabetes UK and PDG Mike Hendy will be doing a presentation on the work that PDG Brigid and himself have done on the ground in the Gambia. For the first time for a number of years we actually have a non-uk international guest. Please give a great 105d welcome to Past International Director Kenneth & Lion Eva from Sweden. Finally Debbie & I must express our grateful thanks to the District Convention Committee, under the chairman Lion Dave Ebsworth. They have all worked very hard to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience all weekend. Please have a great weekend, let your hair down in the evenings and enjoy the business on Saturday & Sunday morning. I know that most of you will renew old friendships but please take the time to chat to some of the first timers, you never know they might become new friends! Regards, Peter

4 Past International Director Kenneth Persson Kenneth Persson, from Vellinge, Sweden, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association s 95 th International Convention, held in Busan, Korea, June 22 through 26, Past Director Persson is the CEO and owner of an education company. A member of the Reng Höllviken Lions Club and a Lion since 1986, he has held many offices within the association, including club president, district governor, GMT coordinator, multiple district LCIF chairperson, multiple district Leo chairperson and council chairperson. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including a medal of merit, an International Leadership GMT Award, Presidential Certificate of Appreciation, two International President s Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honour the association bestows upon its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Past Director Persson s wife, Eva, is also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow.

5 Lions Clubs International District 105D 53 rd Annual Convention Best Western Royal Beach Hotel, Portsmouth Order of Proceedings PLEASE BE SEATED IN THE CONVENTION HALL BY 09.00hrs DOORS CLOSE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY AT 09.05hrs PROMPT Page No. 1. Call to Order: District Sergeant at Arms Lion Dave Ebsworth 2. Health & Safety Briefing: District H&S Officer Lion Jo Hamblin 3. Welcome to Convention: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 4. Opening of Convention: Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Ken Ellcome 5. Vote of Thanks for opening convention: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 6. Introduction of Guests & Principal Officers: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 7. Recognition of PDGs and 1 st Timers 8. Mission Statement followed by One Ethic & One Purpose: Zone Chair Lion Teresa North 9. Remembrance Ceremony 1st VDG Lion Ken Staniforth 10. Lighting of Remembrance Candle: DG Team and International Guest with partners 11. Break: Those who wish to leave can do so at this point, those who wish to stay are more than welcome 12. Call to order, Attendance Report and Messages: District SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth 13. Invoke Standing Orders and introduce Tail Twisters: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 14. Minutes of the 52nd Convention and Matters Arising: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett Report of CNRO & Call for Nominations of Host Club for the 2020 District Convention: 7 District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant 16. Business and Voting Procedures: District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant (See Appendix 1 for the Convention Standing Orders) 17. Nomination for District Governor 2018/2019: 1 st VDG Lion Ken Staniforth Introduced by District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant Nomination for 1 st VDG 2018/2019: 2 nd VDG Lion Jarvis MacDonald Introduced by District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant 19. Nominations for 2 nd VDG 2018/2019: Nominations from the floor Introduced by District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant 20. Thanks to candidates: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 21. Reports of the DG Team, District Almoner, Admin Team and Finance Committee (en bloc): District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 22. Acceptance of the accounts for 2016/2017: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 23. District CNRO District CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant Resolution 1 Proposed by District Cabinet Appointment of Independent Examiners of Accounts Resolution 2 - Proposed by District Cabinet Per capita Levy for 2018/2019 Amendment to Resolution 2 - Proposed by District Cabinet Per capita Levy for 2018/2019 Resolution 3 - Proposed by Meon Valley Lions Club That District 105D will pay the LCI new members joining fee (currently $35) for all new members joining any club in the District from 1 st July Resolution 4 - Proposed by District Cabinet Each Lions Club within District 105D shall be required to prepare annually a set of accounts. Resolution 5 - Proposed by District Cabinet By Law Article V111 District Administration Fund of the District Convention for District 105D be amended as per the attached version. 24. Zone Chairmen Reports (en bloc): District Governor Lion Peter Burnett Reports of the Club Development, Communications, Community Services, International Relations, LCIF Advisor and Youth Committees (en bloc): District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 26. Introduction of Peace Poster winner & Award: District Officer Lion Denise Stenner 27. Introduction of Young Ambassador and address: District Officer Lion Yorky Tuke 28. Comfort Break: 29. Introduction of Speaker on Diabetes UK: PDG Lion Patrick Hamblin 30. Dr Charles Fox: Diabetes UK 31. Vote of Thanks District Officer PDG Lion Judith Goodchild 32. Introduction of International Guest: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 33. Address of International Guest: PID Lion Kenneth Persson 34. Vote of Thanks: 2 ND VICE Jarvis McDonald 35. Attendance Report and Notices: District SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth 36. LUNCH Page No. I

6 37. Ballot Boxes will be open for Voting for District Governor 2018/2019, 1 st Vice District Governor 2018/2019 and 2 nd Vice District Governor 2018/2019 until Presentations 5 minute talks Gambia Project: PDG Lion Mike Hendy 39. Settle back by: SAA Lion David Ebsworth 40. Reconvene business session: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 41. Introduction of Guest Speaker Molly Watt: PDG Lion Mike Hendy 42. Guest Speaker Molly Watts: Molly Watt Trust 43. Vote of Thanks Zone Chair David Andrews 44. Competitions and Awards: District Officer PDG Lion Judith Goodchild: Bill Field Sight Cup Leo Plumley award for Community Service Ian Birch Membership award Website and Social Media awards John Greenaway award for International activities Colin Rickman Award for youth activities 45. Announcement of Election results those elected invited to address convention: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 46. Introduction OF Guest Speaker: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 47. Presentation on Different Strokes: Austin Willett 48. Vote of thanks by: 1 st VDG Lion Ken Staniforth 49. International Awards: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett and PID Lion Kenneth Persson 50. Presentation of gift to International guest: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 51. Presentation by Convention Host Committee 2018 and introduction of Committee: SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth 52. Presentation of 2019 Host Committee and Flag transfer: SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth 53. Any other important business: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett 54. Tailtwister s final fling 55. Final announcements: District SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth 56. Last Night at the Proms 57. Closing Ceremony: Everyone National Anthem 58. CLOSE OF 53rd CONVENTION Sunday Morning Order of proceedings (all in Main Hall) 1 Open forum with PID Kenneth Persson & DG Peter Burnett Competitions and Awards (continued): District Officer PDG Lion Judith Goodchild Environment poster awards Essay competition Poetry Competition Junior Peace Poster and CAD awards 3 GMT membership discussion: Lion Tim Hanton & Lion Keith Messenger Tell us what you think: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett and Convention Committee Chairmen Thanks and a Safe Journey Home: District Governor Lion Peter Burnett CLOSE Coffee & Refreshments Page No. II

7 MINUTES OF THE 52 nd ANNUAL CONVENTION OF DISTRICT 105D HELD AT THE WESSEX HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH ON SATURDAY 25 th MARCH Call to Order The Annual Convention of District 105D was called to order by District Sergeant at Arms Lion Dave Ebsworth. 2. The Health & Safety Briefing was carried out by Lion Jo Hamblin, District Health & Safety Officer. 3. Welcome to Convention: DG Lion David Taylor welcomed everyone to the 52 nd Convention and stated that the Hotel had done a wonderful job in providing the facilities for Convention. In particular he thanked a member of staff, Stepahanie Hellier-Woods, for her action in dealing with a medical emergency, where a Lion member had to be taken to hospital by Ambulance. He awarded her a District Governor s Certificate of Appreciation and a 100 Centennial Service pin. DG David Taylor then introduced the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Edward Jesser Coope. 4. Opening of Convention: was carried out by the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Edward Jesser Coope. Cllr. Coope stated that the MP who helped the injured Police Officer, at the recent Westminster incident, was Tobias Ellwood, MP for Bournemouth East. He also stated that with Council Funding cuts, he hopes that we will keep up with the good work that we do. 5. The Vote of thanks for opening the Convention: was performed by DG Lion David Taylor who thanked Councillor Edward Jesser Coope and presented him with a Friendship Banner, a personal Banner and a Convention pin. 6. Introduction of Guests & Principal Officers: DG Lion David Taylor introduced the following:- * IPDG Lion Alan Chapman and Anne Chapman. * 1 st VDG Lion Peter Burnett and Lion Debbie Burnett. * 2 nd VDG Lion Ken Staniforth & Jean Lock. * The District Admin Team:- PDG Lion Godwin Micallef (District Secretary) Lion Linda Picton (District Treasurer) PDG Lion David Merchant (District CNRO) Lion Dave Ebsworth (Sergeant At Arms) * Zone Chairmen. * In addition, he introduced PDG John Sims, from 105SW, and PCC Geoff Leader from 105A. 7. Recognition of PDG s and 1 st Timers at Convention: DG Lion David Taylor asked the PDG s, new members in their 1 st year and 1 st timers at Convention, to stand and be recognised. 8. Mission Statement followed by one Ethic and Purpose: was read out by Zone 2E Chairman Lion Jenny Bithell. 9. The Remembrance Ceremony was conducted by 1VDG Peter Burnett who read out the following:- Lion Douglas Bowring Lions Club of Dorchester & District Lion Ivor Dugdale-Jenkins Lions Club of Swanwick Lion John Wilson MJF Lions Club of Wimborne & Ferndown Lion Ken Hillebrandt Lions Club of Woodley & Earley Lion William Garrick Lions Club of Guernsey Lion Colin Winder Lions Club of Weymouth & Portland Lion Margaret Hoare Lions Club of Isle of Wight Sandown & Shanklin Lion PDG Albert Whittle MJF Lions Club of Wimborne & Ferndown Lion Stuart Thompson Lions Club of Romsey Lion Harry Purchase Lions Club of Windsor Lion John Nike OBE Lions Club of Wokingham Lion Vanda Small Lions Club of Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lion Nigel Barnes Lions Club of Wareham Let us also remember those ex-lions, who during their life gave of their time and who have now also passed to higher service. 10. Lighting of the Remembrance Candle was performed by the DG Team, PID Lion Phil Nathan plus their partners. DG Lion David Taylor thanked all those taking part. 11. Doors were opened for partners and guests to depart. ********************************************************************************************************* Page No: 1

8 12. Call to order, Attendance Report and Messages: SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth read out the greeting received from Buckingham Palace and stated that he had also received a number of cards wishing the DG a happy Convention. He also reported that 80 Delegates and 2 Alternates, representing 48 clubs had registered for voting purposes. 13. Invoke District Standing orders and introduction of Tail Twisters was carried out by DG Lion David Taylor. 14. Minutes of the 51 st Annual Convention and any matters arising: were drawn to the attention of the delegates. They were proposed by 1VDG Lion Peter Burnett (Wimborne & Ferndown) and seconded by ZC Lion Marilyn Robson (Hart) that the minutes be accepted as a true record. PCC Lion John Goodchild asked if there was an update re last year s Resolution 7, regarding the number of eligible voting Delegates per Club. DG David Taylor had asked the MD Council Chairman if there was any response, and the answer was no despite several chase ups. The proposal, as amended, was carried. 15. Report of Constitution, Nominations and Resolutions Officer: CNRO Lion David Merchant (Newbury) presented his report and stated that, as at the closing date, there were no proposals to host the 2019 Convention. However, SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth proposed that, on behalf of 2VDG Ken Staniforth, he will form a team and will find a venue. The proposal will be taken to the next Cabinet meeting. The CNRO report was Proposed by PDG Lion David Merchant (Newbury) and Seconded by PCC John Goodchild (Loddon Valley). The proposal was carried. 16. Business and voting procedures: were read out by CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant who also confirmed that there was a quorum at Convention. Lion David pointed out that there were 3 Resolutions to be voted on with the first 2 requiring a simple majority, whereas the 3 rd Resolution required a 2/3rds majority. 17. Nominations for District Governor 2017/2018: CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant announced that there was only one candidate for this position:- 1VDG Lion Peter Burnett proposed by Lion Teresa North (Wimborne & Ferndown) and seconded by Lion Grahame Chenery (Fleet). Lion Peter then addressed Convention. 18. Nominations for First Vice District Governor 2017/2018: CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant announced that there was only one candidate for this position:- 2VDG Lion Ken Staniforth (Salisbury & District) proposed by Lion Margaret Richie (Salisbury & District) and seconded by PCC Lion John Goodchild (Loddon Valley). Lion Ken then addressed Convention. 19. Nominations for Second Vice District Governor 2017/2018: CNRO Lion David Merchant announced that there was no candidate for this position and that nominations could come from the floor. He then read out the LCI requirements for the role of 2 nd Vice District Governor. PCC Lion David Firth (Westbury) proposed that ZC Lion Jarvis MacDonald (Westbury) be nominated and this was seconded by Lion Teresa North (Wimborne & Ferndown). Lion Jarvis then addressed Convention. 20. Thanks to the Candidates: DG David Taylor thanked the candidates. 21. Report of the DG Team and Admin Team: DG Lion David Taylor asked if there were any questions relating to the reports and none were raised. These reports were proposed, on behalf of Cabinet, by DS PDG Lion Godwin Micallef (Wimborne & Ferndown) and seconded by PDG Lion Judith Goodchild (Hook & Odiham). The proposal was carried. 22. Acceptance of the Accounts for 2015/16: The Accounts were proposed, on behalf of Cabinet, by DT Lion Linda Picton (Hart) and seconded by PCC Lion Jeff Byers (Bournemouth). Lion Mike Baker (Alton) stated that some Budget Lines should be removed, as they are not being utilised e.g. Membership Drives, GLT/GMT, PR etc. District Treasurer Linda Picton stated that Budget Lines are prepared, on the assumption that the relevant District Officers will utilise them. In fact, 500 was spent on PR last week and there will be Membership drives this year. PID Phil Nathan gave a personal view, that some lines will have enhanced activities. E.g. GLT/GMT will be joined by GST Global Service Team. The proposal was carried. 23. District CNRO Resolution 1: Messrs Gilroy & Brookes, Chartered Accountants of Farnham, be sincerely thanked for their services to the District in the past and that they be, and the same are hereby, re-appointed as Independent Examiner to the District for the forthcoming Year It was proposed by DT Lion Linda Picton (Hart), and seconded by PDG Lion Fred Massey (Fleet). DT Linda Picton responded to a previous question as to how long have they been our Auditors, by stating that records go back to They are a large Firm and very professional. They ensure that each year, a different auditor examines our accounts and if there are any queries, other members of staff will validate. The proposal was carried. Page No: 2

9 Resolution 2: The District Per Capita Levy for the Fiscal Year shall be in the sum of per Lion. This shall be payable in two equal instalments per Lion by 1 August 2017 based upon the known membership as at 30 June 2017 and 5.00 per Lion by 1 February 2018 based upon the known membership as at 31 December It was proposed by DT Lion Linda Picton (Hart), and seconded by 1VDG Peter Burnett The proposal was carried. Resolution 3: The current Constitution of District 105D be replaced with the attached revised Constitution which had been reviewed and updated by PCC Lion John Goodchild and PCC Lion David Hitchins. It was proposed by CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant (Newbury) and seconded by PDG Lion Ron Twining (IOW Sandown & Shanklin). PCC Lion John Goodchild stated that certain parts are mandatory by LCI and that he objects to some of the changes as Lions, in our Country, do not operate in the same way as they do. Therefore, we should go back to LCI and request changes. For example: The DG, 60 days before Convention, must appoint a Credentials Committee which is specific, rather than saying approximately 60 days before etc. During discussion, the following comments were made:- * PDG Lion Ron Twining (IOW Sandown & Shanklin): Constitutions are always being revised and we have to comply. * Lion Brian Proctor (Fleet): Did this affect the CIO Constitution? DT Lion Linda Picton stated that this relates to the District 105D Constitution, whereas CIO relates to a Club Constitution. * Lion Digby Barker (Warminster): Was there a deadline to comply with these revisions? CNRO PDG Lion David Merchant stated that it was July * PDG Lion Roger Munday (Fleet): Let s move forward and take differences back to LCI later. * PID Lion Phil Nathan: This may not suit all Districts but we must comply and liaise with LCI. * CNRO David Merchant (Newbury): We are objecting on technicalities let s accept this and change the odd things later. The proposal was carried. DG Lion David Taylor (GMS) stated that CNRO David Merchant had done a lot of work on this, as had PCC s John Goodchild and David Hitchins, and he thanked them all for their effort. 24. Zone Chairmen Reports (en bloc): The reports were proposed by Lion ZC Marilyn Robson (Hart) and seconded by PDG Lion Roger Huntley (IOW Newport). The proposal was carried. 25. Reports of the Club Development, Communications, Community Services, International Relations, LCIF Advisor and Youth Committees (en bloc): They were proposed by Lion Iain Pudney (Burnham, Bucks) and seconded by Lion Jarvis MacDonald (Westbury). The proposal was carried. PDG Lion Pat Nixon (Cosham) stated that there were Dementia packs for Clubs available in the Display room. Please pick one up for your Club. PDG Lion Patrick Hamblin (Reading) gave an update re LCIF and the East Africa Famine. Basically LCIF cannot operate there, as there aren t any Lions Clubs in the area. In addition, LCIF do not interact in Drought situations as there is no clear end result. An appeal letter has been sent to Clubs, for this appeal, and funds collected will be donated to UNICEF, who does operate in that area, via MD105. Donations are to be made via the District Treasurer. 26. Introduction of Peace Poster winner & Award: Youth Portfolio Coordinator Lion Denise Stenner (GMS) introduced Ned Woodley who was sponsored by Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club. PID Lion Phil Nathan presented him with the trophy. 27. Introduction of Young Ambassador Winner and address: Deputy Youth Portfolio Coordinator, Lion Yorky Yuke (Ringwood & Fordingbridge) announced that Rosie Nicholls, sponsored by Jersey Lions Club was the winner. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend convention and Lion Peter Tabb (Jersey) mentioned her brave work in a sensitive area of Community Service with the NSPCC and with MIND Jersey and CAMHS together with her challenge to the Education Department has led to improved school PSHE lessons and the creation of Family SMILES which is for children with a parent suffering mental conditions. 28 Comfort Break: 29. Introduction Of Guest Speaker: IPDG Lion Alan Chapman (Warminster) introduced PID Lion Phil Nathan MBE. 30. Guest Speaker: PCC Lion Phil Nathan stated Lions provide a Service, which is why he joined Lions. He spoke of the various Lions activities that he is involved with, including Special Olympics, Gift for Living, Centennial activities etc. 31. Vote of Thanks: SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth (Reading) thanked PID Lion Phil Nathan for his presentation. Page No: 3

10 DG Lion David Taylor also thanked PID Lion Phil Nathan and presented him with a donation of 1,900 to go towards the Lions Tent at the Special Olympics and also a donation to his personal choice of charity Gift For Living. 32. Attendance Reports and Notices: SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth reported that 85 Delegates, 2 Alternates representing 49 clubs had registered for voting purposes. Convention was reminded that Ballot Boxes would be open until 1:15 p.m. 33. Adjournment for Lunch. 34. Ballot Boxes open for voting of the DG Team for 2017/2018. ********************************************************************* 35. DG David Taylor introduced the following presentations:- 1. Recruitment & Retention During his presentation, GLT Chair PDG Lion David Merchant stated that we are good at recruiting new members but not so good in retaining them, with some of them leaving after only a few years. E.g. As at yesterday, we have lost more members than we have gained this year. Clubs were encouraged to utilise Membership leaflets at any events etc. 2. Centennial Update in 105D During his presentation, SAA Dave Ebsworth stated that Hearing Dogs for the Deaf cost 10,000 and that our District has raised this sum and therefore we own a dog. 3. Youth Projects The Youth Team gave presentations on their various projects and, in particular, encouraging Clubs to find more Youths for the Young Ambassador Competition, which only had a few candidates this year. Another Competition, for Clubs to consider, is whether we should have a Graffiti Art competition. Clubs were asked to confirm to the Youth Committee as to whether they would support such a competition. 36. Settle Back ********************************************************************* 37. Reconvene Convention: DG Lion David Taylor reconvened Convention. 38. Presentation of awards for the District Competitions. PDG Lion Judith Goodchild announced the following Competition winners:- Bill Field Sight Cup Sight Savers Patches Bronze Sight Savers Patches Bronze Leo Plumley Award for Community service Ian Birch Membership Award The Brigid Hendy Website Award The Graham Drayton Social Media Award John Greenaway International Award Colin Rickman Award for Youth Activities Young Ambassador Godwin Micallef Peace Poster Swanwick and the Maidenhead Lions Clubs Bridport Lions Club Bradford on Avon Lions Club Basingstoke Lions Club Hook and Odiham Lions Club Weymouth, Portland and District Lions Club Fleet Lions Club Bracknell Forest Lions Club Bridport Lions Club Rosie Nicholls sponsored by Jersey Lions Club Ned Woodley sponsored by Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club Page No: 4

11 AWARDS PRESENTED ON SUNDAY Environmental Poster Competition Ann Twining Junior Ron Twining Senior Peter Allen Photographic Award Patrick Shay sponsored by Sandown and Shanklin Lions Club Tallula Maloney sponsored by Hayling Island Lions Club Windsor Lions Club Poetry Competition Judith Goodchild Award for Poets aged Peace Poster Bill Smith Memorial Peace Poster Trophies Years 3-4 Years 5-6 Rhiannon Clement sponsored by Sandown and Shanklin Lions Club Lucy Haden-Smith sponsored by Yateley and District Lions Club Andrei Chercio sponsored by Yateley and District Lions Club 39. Announcement of Election Results for DG, 1VDG and 2VDG for DG Lion David Taylor announced the results of the ballots held earlier in the day:- 2 nd Vice District Governor Lion Jarvis MacDonald (Westbury) 1 st Vice District Governor Lion Ken Staniforth (Salisbury & District) District Governor Lion Peter Burnett (Wimborne & Ferndown) 2 nd Vice District Governor Elect: Lion Jarvis MacDonald (Westbury) thanked everyone and addressed Convention. 1st Vice District Governor Elect: Lion Ken Staniforth (Salisbury & District) thanked everyone and addressed Convention. District Governor Elect Lion Peter Burnett (Wimborne & Ferndown) thanked everyone and addressed Convention. DG David Taylor congratulated all the winners and CNRO Lion PDG David Merchant sought, and received, permission to destroy the Ballot papers. 40. Introduction of the Guest Speaker DG Lion David Taylor introduced Lawrie McMenemy MBE and stated that in 2010 he listened to him talking about Special Olympics in Leeds and, as a result, has become involved with them. He will be supporting them in Sheffield, in August this year, with the Football competitions. 41. Address of the Guest Speaker Lawrie McMenemy stated that he is the President of the Board of Special Olympics and thanked Lions for their Physical and Financial support over the years. He gave a summary of his career in Football and some interactions with famous footballers. He stated that Special Olympics started in America, by a member of the Kennedy Family, and that Lions have been involved for some 35 years. We have some 1.2 million people in GB, who have learning difficulties and he is looking forward to the Games in August, which are being held in Sheffield. 42. Vote of Thanks DGE Lion Peter Burnett thanked Lawrie McMenemy and gave an overview of his accomplishments. DG David Taylor presented Lawrie McMenemy with a Friendship Banner, a District 105D Banner and a Convention pin. In addition, he presented him with a cheque for 3,000, raised within our District, which is to go towards the Special Olympic Games GB Games in Sheffield. Page No: 5

12 43. International Awards DG Lion David Taylor presented District Governor Certificate of Appreciation to:- Lion Yorky Tuke (Ringwood & Fordingbridge) PCC Lion John Goodchild (Loddon Valley) DG Lion David Taylor and PID Lion Phil Nathan then presented International Presidents Certificates to:- SAA Lion Dave Ebsworth (Reading) Lion Peter Tabb (Jersey) PDG Lion Godwin Micallef (Wimborne & Ferndown) PDG Lion Brigid Hendy (Bracknell) DG Lion David Taylor and PID Lion Phil Nathan then presented an International Medal of Leadership, which is one of our highest awards, to PDG Lion David Merchant. 44. Presentation of Gift to the International Guest The presentation was made as part of item Presentation by the Convention Host Committee 2017 and introduction of Committee PCC Lion Jeff Byers introduced the 2017 Convention Team and thanked them all for their time and effort in organising the Convention. DG David Taylor also thanked the Team for their effort, and presented each one with a small gift. 46. Presentation of the 2018 Convention Host Committee: SAA Dave Ebsworth introduced the 2018 Convention Committee and gave some detail of the venue which will be The Best Western Royal Beach Hotel in Portsmouth on 23 rd to 25 th March Any other important business DG David Taylor stated that there were no items, but will take the opportunity to show the Flag that was presented to each District, last year s LCI Convention in Japan. The objective was to get as many Lions as possible to sign it and it will be then taken to the LCI Centennial Convention in Chicago. So please sign it, if you have not done so already. SAA Dave Ebsworth reminded the DG that they had forgotten to hand over the Flag, for the next Convention - which promptly took place!. PCC Lion John Goodchild thanked the DG for the efficient and businesslike manner in handling Convention. The audience also showed their appreciation. 48. Tailtwister s Final Fling The Tailtwister s fined a number of members of the audience! 49. Final announcements First-Timers were invited to attend the DG s Soiree, later that evening. 50. Last night of the Proms Rather than Last night of the Proms, DG David Taylor stated that we will celebrate Vera Lynn s 100 th Birthday and sing We ll meet again. 51. Closing Ceremony The closing ceremony ended with the National Anthem. 52.Close of the 52nd Convention of Lions Clubs International, District 105D Page No: 6

13 From Constitution, Nominations And Resolutions Officer - PDG Lion David Merchant Following last year s District Convention the International Office at Oak Brook was advised of the names of the successful candidates in the ballots for District Governor and First and Second District Governor for The District Constitution was revised in line with the decisions taken at Convention 2017 and the revised version published on the District website. The District Cabinet, at their May Meeting, accepted a proposal to host Convention 2019 in a venue yet to be decided, and there will be a presentation on this proposal during Convention The Convention 2018 Call was issued by District Governor Peter Burnett in August This included requesting Nominations for the posts of District Governor, First and Second Vice District Governors for , Resolutions for debate at Convention 2018 and an Invitation to host Convention in By the closing date for receipt of Nominations, Resolutions and Invitations: One nomination had been received for the post of District Governor One nomination had been received for the post of First Vice District Governor No nominations had been received for the post of Second Vice District Governor However it will be acceptable to receive Nominations, for suitably qualified Lions, from the floor during Convention All nominations will require an election by way of secret ballot at Convention Five Resolutions had been received for debate at Convention 2018, 4 in the name of the District Cabinet and 1 from Clubs within the District. No Invitation was received to host Convention Details of the above Nominations and Resolutions were circulated to Clubs by the due date and are included in the Convention Booklet. I can confirm both nominated candidates are fully qualified (as defined by the Constitution and By-Laws of our International Association) to stand for the posts for which they have been nominated. At the time of writing this report, December 2017, I had received an amendment to one of the published Resolutions. However, as the closing date for receipt of amendments by me was Monday 15th January 2018 it is possible further amendments could have been received. Clubs will have been advised accordingly when the final details of all the Nominations and Resolutions were issued in late January I continue to provide the District Governor and the District Cabinet with advice on constitutional matters. Now that the decision of the International Board to agree to redistricting has been received, there will be a number of necessary steps to be undertaken in the foreseeable future including an Extraordinary Meeting to be held in the autumn of This will involve all Clubs within the new District and will include Nominations for the District Governor Team from 1 st July 2019, along with details of a District Constitution and budgetary requirements. Please remember I am always willing to offer advice to Clubs on constitutional matters and I can provide advice to help Clubs wishing to prepare Resolutions for debate at Convention. This is my last CNRO Report to Convention as my new Multiple District Role means I have more than enough to keep me busy! I am grateful to those District Governors who have appointed me to the role of CNRO and I wish my successor every success as they guide the District through the inevitable changes redistricting will bring about. Page No. 7

14 Lion Ken Staniforth, The Lions Club of Salisbury & District Nominated by the Lions Club of Salisbury & District and seconded by the Lions Club of Loddon Valley For District Governor Club Level President Secretary Tail Twister Membership Director Lions Award International Presidents Award for outstanding service to Lions Clubs International District Level Region Community Service Officer Zone Chair (2 Years) Region Club Development Specialist Region Chair 2nd Vice District Governor 2016/2017 1st vice District Governor 2017/2018 Outside of Lions Recognised by both Wiltshire Council Board and Wiltshire Police for service to the community Other Lions Activities Attended Multiple District Conventions Attended District Conventions Instrumental in increasing Salisbury Club membership Instrumental in the planting of 124 trees Certificate holder of Advanced Lions Leadership Institute Certified Guiding Lion Prior to joining Lions Raising over 10, for terminally ill 9 year old boy Arrested by the police in Salisbury and jailed until I made bail for the RNIB ( raised) 6 x 12 hour pool marathons raising money for various causes including SANDS (Stillborn And Neonatal Death Syndrome raised), Cancer Research, Canine Partners, Poppy Appeal to name a few. About Me Originally from Barnstaple, North Devon where I have two Daughters and two Grandchildren, I moved to Salisbury in 1999 and I live with my partner Jean who has been President and Fundraising Committee Member of Salisbury and is currently a serving Club Director. We recently moved to Amesbury I am the Managing Director of the health and safety practice that I opened in 2006 and Jean has worked on the Children s Ward at Salisbury District Hospital for over 10 years. She has supported me through some very difficult times of health related issues and kept me focused and positive whilst fighting her own health issues. My passion is music performing semi -professionally and charitably for over 40 years as vocalist and rhythm guitarist. I am a motivator of people, which has stood me in good stead in my work life, in the development of my own Club and also whenever called upon to assist other Clubs. I am also no stranger to serving my community wherever and whenever the need has arisen and have been proud to do so in a relaxed but confident manner in order to achieve the desired end result. I believe that as an organisation we need to be looking at new ways of reaching out to young people with fresh ideas whilst retaining the stalwarts who are the backbone of our Clubs. We need to guide and encourage those who are to be the future leaders of our organisation. Our Membership must be diverse, as I firmly believe that everybody has something to give, regardless of their age, gender or personal background situation. Attitudes need to change if we are to grow and survive. I believe that the focus for a successful future must be in positive marketing to inform the public of what we do, how we do it and all the other positive attributes that we possess. Page No. 8

15 Lion Jarvis Macdonald, The Lions Club of Westbury Nominated by the Lions Club of Westbury and seconded by the Lions Club of Salisbury & District For 1st Vice District Governor I have been a proud member of Lions Club of Westbury for 6 years and joined as I felt a need to give something back to the local community. Within the club I have held the position of tail twister, Vice President and President. I would like to think that I have had some involvement in making Westbury Lions a fun and enthusiastic club to be a member. I have also been privileged to hold the position of Zone Chairman of Zone 2c After 19 years I finally married my long suffering partner Heather in June this year, Heather has the unenviable job of trying to keep me organised, a task even this formidable lady struggles with from time to time. Hobbies are watching our favourite team Bath Rugby, walking (although you wouldn t think so looking at my physique) motor bike touring and reading If elected for the post of 1 st Vice District Governor, I hope to continue my work as part of this dynamic District Governor team which is led by our current DG Peter Burnett and ably assisted by 1VDG Ken Staniforth. I feel that creating a fun positive environment is key to the future of both our clubs and the district and I will make it my mission to help push us along in that direction Kind Regards Jarvis Macdonald Page No. 9

16 DG TEAM - CONVENTION 2018 REPORTS District Governor Lion Peter Burnett I am absolutely amazed by the sheer amount of work which the majority of our clubs get through during the Lions year. I am writing this just after Christmas so I am totally in awe of the activities which have taken place during December. It is disappointing that the consistent high profile of our clubs within their areas is not leading to enough new members and membership remains a concern for all of the District Governor team. In fact at the end of last year we lost two clubs Slough & Cosham, and then a further one at the end of December Hythe & Waterside. These were all great clubs who somehow lost the ability to attract new members and as their membership aged they all gave up the fight. It is also disappointing that some clubs seem to focus on the perceived problems of attracting new members rather than being positive and really getting out there trying to drum up support. One thing that the DG team has noticed on their travels is that a minority, but still too many clubs, are not that attractive to new, especially younger, members. Please, after the convention, go back and look at yourselves, would you join your own club after visiting one of your meetings? That s the whinging out of the way there have been a lot of positives during the first half of my year of course started by our amazing trip to the Centenary International Convention in Chicago. This was soon followed by our District Handover which took place at the St Leonard s Hotel. Visiting the clubs by one or other of the DG team remains the high point of doing this job, it is incredible how different clubs can be, even ones close together. Once upon a time clubs used to visit each other s meetings quite regularly, this seems to have died off, I would suggest that you consider visiting neighbouring clubs for inspiration. This is the final year of the Centennial celebrations and most clubs have taken part in something towards this. Indeed there have been some amazing centenary legacy projects throughout the district, my own personal favourite being the carved bench which Alton Lions have had made. Still only 69% of clubs are reporting their centennial activities, most of which are things we do anyway. Despite this, at the time of writing we had served over 193 million people during the centennial period against an initial target of 100 million. If you have not previously reported your activities please do so that we can get that target up to around 250 million by the end of the centennial in June. Debbie and I are both very grateful to the clubs who have donated to Different Strokes and we should be able to make a substantial donation to them at Convention. Please keep the donations coming in via District treasurer Linda as we can make a further donation at the end of the year. At the end of January I attend, along with 1 st VDG Ken, the first MD Council meeting after the re-districting was ratified. Hopefully we will at that meeting start planning the logistics of how the re-districting will happen. We will be able to update convention accordingly. Thank you to all the volunteers who have given up their time to serve on my cabinet. Also thanks to all the clubs for the welcome you have shown Debbie, myself and the Vice-Governors when we have visited your clubs. Finally & most importantly, a really big thank you to each and every member in the District, without you all giving up some of your free time to help those in need, the world would be a much worse place to live in. **************************************************************************************************************************************** Immediate Past District Governor Lion David Taylor My time as DG after last year s highly successful District Convention was (as for all my predecessors) short - most of it concerning the MD Convention and final Council meetings. However, I did so with the tremendous feeling of elation that came from our own Convention, the superb planning by the Convention team and our hosts from Bournemouth Lions Club plus the manner in which our members participated even the Q&A session on the final day over-ran because of the enthusiasm of the participants! Moving onto Blackpool, I was not alone in thinking the Multiple District Convention in would be a nightmare. Reviews about the hotel and the convention hall did not bode well. Moreover, the standard of behavior during the debate at the 2016 convention, and some of the ill informed messages posted on Facebook, meant 2017 was anticipated with trepidation. However, while the accommodation lived down to expectations for many people, the convention was well organized with passionate, but polite, debate and followed by a banquet and ball that had everyone singing and dancing to a brilliant DJ (come to this year s MD Convention in Bracknell for a reprise!). At Blackpool we also saw one of our guests in Bournemouth elected as our next International Director will be; congratulations to Geoff Leeder and best wishes for With regard to reducing the subsidy for partners travel to International Conventions, 60% of the delegates agreed with the resolution from Alton and Meon Valley, however the resolution failed to be voted in because such a change requires a two-thirds majority. Page No: 10

17 Finally, redistricting. After the passionate debate previously mentioned, the vote was clearly in favour 245 votes for and 158 against. The decision has now been ratified by the International Board, so DG Peter and his team will be able to set to work welcoming some and saying farewell to others. I am proud of this District, proud of our achievements and proud of the work undertaken by all of our members in clubs large and small. A very sincere, Thank You for all your efforts and hard work, now let s do our best to stick together, look forward and continue to recruit. You have an excellent DG team in Peter, Ken and Jarvis, please continue to support them in the months to come. ***************************************************************************************************************************** 1st Vice District Governor Lion Ken Staniforth I have managed to complete 17 Club visits and have booked the final 1. Jean and I attended Swanwick s Christmas Dinner with DG Peter and Debbie. Also attended DG Training and Council of Governors Meeting in Birmingham. Contributed to the 105D Times. Thank you fellow cabinet members for your support over the months. I am pleased to say that I am well into recovery and slowly getting up to speed (literally), even if the hair can t make up its damn mind which way to go!! ***************************************************************************************************************************** 2 nd Vice District Governor Lion Jarvis MacDonald As I write this report I have carried out all of my club visits, attended district cabinet meetings, a few zone meetings and a fair number of charter dinners You are always nervous when you undertake a role for the very first time as you want to carry out the role to the best of your ability and leave a good impression. I had no need to worry as I received a warm welcome from all clubs, and had some really great discussions on all manner of topics Of the Clubs Visited 3 x clubs were absolutely flying with strong membership numbers, potential members and a very proactive membership recruitment policy 3 x clubs were in good standing with a steady number of members, potential members and a proactive membership recruitment policy 6 x clubs were in good standing with a steady number of members, but perhaps could do with some guidance in adopting a proactive membership recruitment policy 7 x clubs had a very positive approach but membership numbers are low and the clubs require assistance with their membership recruitment policy Re-districting Only a few clubs were interested in redistricting, and were more concerned with the other clubs in their immediate zone Service I explained the new focus on Service with an additional role being added to the Global Action Team. I have to say that certainly all the clubs I visited - if you look up their websites, read the minutes of their meetings or talk to the welfare committees the clubs already carry out a large number of service projects and although I think it is a very good idea to focus on Service it may well be that many clubs in 105D are already achieving what are esteemed international president is striving for Going Forward A number of training sessions and membership meetings have been cancelled so far this year due to lack of numbers/training, perhaps a discussion should take place to decide whether to carry out training/meetings at zone level to encourage increased partition PR/Marketing a number of clubs have asked if we could be more proactive at club / district level in promoting Lions, a suggestion is perhaps forming a small team to assist the PR and marketing co-ordinator (which is Richard Keeley at present) as it could be a major task Page No: 11

18 DISTRICT ALMONER - CONVENTION 2017 REPORT PDG Lion Ron Twining At the start of the Lionistic Year, I sent out the usual letter introducing myself and asking for details of those passing to higher service along with funeral details, also details of special occasions such as special birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, and of course any one taken ill with a very serious illness, along with details of where to send condolence, congratulation and get well cards etc. A lot of these details have not been very forthcoming and have made the job somewhat difficult, to say the least. The Title of Almoner is not given to a person who only deals with deaths but someone who is there to help and deal with other more happy occasions as well, but it seems Lions think it is only to deal with sympathy in death. I have to say that I am not encouraged to report on ex Lions no matter how long it has been since they left the organization, even when they may have served for very many years before leaving for whatever reason. It makes me sad that a Lion who may have served for say 40 years and has to resign due to health, is no longer remembered. The District Remembrance Book is of course the permanent way the Lions who pass to higher service are remembered. Thank you District Governor Peter for allowing me to be your District Almoner for the past year. So let us also remember those ex-lions, who during their life gave of their time and who have now also passed to higher service DISTRICT ADMIN TEAM - CONVENTION 2017 REPORTS From District Secretary PDG Lion Godwin Micallef As usual, my role this year has been similar to prior years which include minute taking at various District meetings and supporting the Clubs with District mailings and assistance, when requested. Please remember that a one year History of mailings is available on our District website at This information is available to any Lion member, as well as the Public who access our website, so please let your members know. These mailings are regularly posted on the 25 th of a month, and are available regardless of whether you receive a notification from me, or not. The District Directory is also available on our District website. This Directory information is restricted, and is only accessible by authorised Club and District Officers. Please note that the MyLCI website should be kept up to date, with any changes to member s details and/or meeting places/dates etc. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism to provide me with such changes, therefore please make me aware of any changes relating to the Club President, Secretary, Treasurer or to meeting dates/locations. I will then update the online Directory. The other important factor is that MDHQ also use the MyLCI database, to create the MD Directory and also to post the Lion magazine. Therefore, it is important that all members information is kept up to date. Convention Books are a summary of our year, in preparation for our Annual General Meeting/Convention. Some information, such as Nominations & Resolutions, will have already been provided to Clubs, by end of January. However, the full Convention Book, including Cabinet Officer Reports etc. are on our District website, and is accessible by anyone. This is my 10 th and final year as District Secretary and I will be standing down as at 30 th June I would like to thank all you who have interacted with me over the years, not only in supporting your own Club, but also in supporting our greater Lions Community/Organisation. ***************************************************************************************************************************** From District Treasurer - Lion Linda Picton District Treasurer Report Lion Linda Picton. Final Accounts for can be viewed on District 105D website financial information page. This link has also been circulated in the district mailing. Administration and Charitable Trust Accounts have been inspected by Gilroy and Brookes, Accountants and I am pleased to advise that no issues were highlighted. We continue to be grateful for the level of service received enabling our reporting deadlines to be achieved, particularly as on a no fee basis. Reminder: no hard copies of accounts will be printed for Convention. Page No: 12