About Us
Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country.
Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the 'We Serve'; motto.
Lions Australia is part of an international association, filled with people who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better,
by using their creativity, enthusiasm and energy.
Membership is open to all people of the community, over the age of 18 years, and in good standing.
Sandringham Lions Club is a very active club that has 14 active members. You can also be a Friend of Sandy Lions and help out occasionally.
For information about joining Sandringham Lions or becoming a Volunteer Friend of Sandy Lions call Bev McLennan on 0459.400.038 or email sandylionsclub@gmail.com
For a list of some of the projects we are involved in, click here
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the First and Third Wednesday each month EXCEPT JANUARY.
First Wednesday – Business/Board Supper Meeting
7.15 pm for 7.30 pm
Where: Sandringham East Primary School, Holloway Road, Sandringham
Third Wednesday – Dinner Meeting with Guest Speaker
Where: Milanos, 4 The Esplanade, Brighton
Time: 6. 45 pm for 7.15 pm
Please contact Bev McLennan on 0459 400 038 for more information or email SandyLionsClub@gmail.
To make a donation to help Lions work - contact sandylionsclub@gmail.com or call Bev on 0459.400.038
Club News
“In memory of Lion John Hearnes, 03/06/1933 – 19/09/2019. Much loved and respected member of Sandringham Lions Club since 1990. Rest in Peace Gentleman John”
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On Wednesday 21st August at Milanos 4 Esplanade Brighton, one of our Guest Speakers was Judy Cooper, speaking on her experience being employed by The Salvation Army in their Crisis Centre at Frankston, working with families and individuals who are either at risk of homelessness or are homeless. She spoke about the lack of affordable housing and those experiencing homelessness in an endeavour to bring about positive change. Judy has coordinated the Salvation Army Rosebud office for the past ten years.
The second Guest Speaker was Peter Somerville OAM KSJ. Peter, in partnership with his son Warwick and their beloved vessel Blackbird,conduct cruises along the Maribyrnong River under the business names of Maribyrnong River Cruises or Blackbird Cruises.
Peter was awarded KSJ 2018, the OAM on Australia Day 2012, was 2010 Citizen of the Year for the City of Maribyrnong and also received the Centenary Medal in 2003. He has many other awards for voluntary service.
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President Lee with Lions Teddy Bear
A fabulous June Changeover dinner - see more photos on our Events page https://sandringham.vic.lions.org.au/events
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Please click below to watch Lions Service Global Journey
We welcomed Tim Forcey and Jon Couston as Guest Speakers Wednesday 15th May at our Dinner Meeting. Tim talked about Home Energy. His focus is on the sustainable production and efficient use of renewable energy. Jon Couston is the Head of Infrastructure & Major Projects for St Kilda Football Club where he has worked for the last four years with the local community, Kingston City Council, and the football stakeholders to deliver RSEA Park at Moorabbin Reserve. Jon has 14 years experience delivering community and sport facilities and lives locally with his wife and two young daughters.
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Congratulations Lion Peter who was inducted into Sandringham Lions Club in April
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At our Dinner Meeting on the 17th April at Milanos we welcomed Sergeant Officer in Charge Arran Ferguson of Moorabbin Policing Unit as Guest Speaker.
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Congratulations Sangeeta, our new Lions Member.
Sangeeta {2nd from left} is with Lions Bev and Noreen.
Pop into "Join Now" to see how to gain more info on becoming a Lion
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President Lee and Lion Bev engaged with listeners on Southern FM to speak about the recent projects Lions have been involved in.This will be a regular spot for Lee on the 4th Saturday of the month between 5-6pm.
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We were honoured to have our 2nd Vice District Governor Linda Johns and her husband Rod attending our dinner.
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Sandringham Lions Club has been successful in receiving a grant from Bayside Council to launch a positive ageing digital storytelling project (PADSIP) at a local school in 2019. This program involves the making of a life story through the collaboration between older adults and younger students and is based on existing successful programs being run at other schools including Auburn and Camberwell ...High.
If you know an older adult who would be interested in participating in the program and sharing their life story or if you want to volunteer to help coordinate the program (transporting participants to the school, organising the presentation night etc) then please email: sandylionsclub@gmail.com
Interested in finding out more? – click here to view a video https://vimeo.com/190418626/49da0696dc
This is going to be an amazing community program and we can’t wait to get started!
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Please click below to see the latest You Tube :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTS9w4SoNHtu99t1Zz4joQ
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A donation in recognition of Sandringham Lion's 50th Anniversary, matched by ALF to the value of $30,760 was handed over to buy 6 recovery beds for the new Sandringham Community Bank Day Procedure Centre at our May dinner meeting. Mandy Sandford, Acting Director of Nursing, and Kerry Stratford, Fundraising Officer, Sandringham Hospital received the cheque and Mandy gave a presentation about the hospital including a powerpoint presentation.
Our Club during 2017-18 has also contributed $20,240 to the following recipients: Myositis Assoc., Vict. Scout Assoc., Diabetes Aus., Aus Stroke Foundation, Bayside-Kingston Prostrate Support, Sandringham College Music, Need For Feed, Family Life, Sandy Beach Centre, Gather My Crew, Safe Steps, Licola Wild4, Days For Girls, Vict. Lions Foundation, Aus. Lions Foundation, Lions Club International, Lions Eye Health, Operation Bear, Aust. Lions Drug Awareness, Hearing Dogs.
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Exciting times! Congratulations to our new member Lion Katie {2nd from left} Lion Donna as her sponsor, is doing a great job showing Katie how our club works etc and Katie has rolled her sleeves up more than once to help out at this busy time. She was inducted by DG Pat Mills,and it was truly a fun night for all of us.
Congratulations to our new member Lion Kate {2nd from left} Already Kate has helped with several projects and come up with some great ideas to carry through in the new year.
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Click below to watch the You Tube depicting the work Lions Clubs are doing in the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StmTvmQqKwc
.Anyone wishing to purchase the lovely Lions Christmas cakes or puddings, can do so from Bendigo Bank, Station Street, Sandringham throughout the year or contact us at sandylionsclub@gmail.com to find your nearest outlet.
