Events
Changeover Dinner June 2020
Sandringham Lions Club annual changeover dinner was this year held at Onyx Restaurant in Cheltenham. MC Pete Whalley did a fantastic job keeping everyone, well most people, social distancing and ensuring everyone had a great night. President Lee Murray thanked all members for their hard work during 2019-2020 and advised this would be her 3rd and final year as President.
Thank you to Past District Governor Ann Eldridge for installing our new club officers for 2020-2021 as follows: President Lee Murray, 1st Vice President Pete Whalley, 2nd Vice President Sangeeta Thaker, Secretary Donna Cooper, Tresurer Rob Anderson, Membeship Chair Bev McLennan and Directors Lynne Witynski and Bob Standaloft. Students from Sandringham Secondary CollegeTam, Raven, Isabel, Lalli and Juliet entertained us with saxaphone music early in the evening. Due to COVID not all members could be present; some were connected via Zoom.
Congratulations to Graeme Heath who was presented with Lions Life membership - after 40 years of dedicated service a very well deserved award. Thank you to our sponsors Poolwerx, Storage King, United Petroleum and also Sandringham East Primary School for the use of their boardroom during thelast year. Pics below for your enjoyment.
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YOUTH OF THE YEAR 2020
Kayra Meric, Sandringham College Lauren Malby-Luke, Mentone Girls Grammar Lucy Tomov, Sandringham College
{Public Speaker Winner} {Club Winner}
Lili Mayer & Mia Eng, Firbank Grammar Judge Erin Goralski, Kayra Meric, Lucy Tomov, Judges Maggie Scott,
our Guest Speakers on Climate Change and Michael Alexandridis
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CHRISTMAS 2019 FUN!
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Food For Change Fundraiser 2019
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June Dinner Changeover 2019
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Katie, Bob, Bev, Kate, Rob, Donna and President Lee
PDG Pat with President Lee MC Donna Cooper
Donna, PDG Pat, Lee and DG Elect Kumar Donna with Maria from Sandy SC Rob, Lee, Shane, Judy, Aaron & Laureen with Bears
Shane gives Judy a Teddy Bear Katie Rhodes and Lee Alice Lee
Kate Clayton Pete Whalley Rob Anderson
Shane Bruce Noreen Carr Bev McLennan
Close to 50 people enjoyed good food and company at Milanos while our new Board of Directors was installed for 2019-2020 by Past District Governor Pat Mills with District Governor Elect Kumar Swaminathan supporting. Cheques were presented to Judy Reeves from Sandringham Hospital to support the purchase of cataract surgery equipment; Laureen Walton Principal of Sandringham East Primary School and Lion Shane Bruce Chairperson of Operation Teddy Bear which provides Teddy Bears to hospitals, police, SES and others for children in difficult situations. Teddy Bears were provided on the night to the school, hospital and to Aaron Ferguson of Bayside Police. Our new board - President Lee Murray, Secretary Donna Cooper, Treasurer Rob Anderson, 1st Vice President Anne Holland (absent) 2nd Vice President Bob Standaloft, Director Kate Clayton, Membership Chair Bev McLennan, Lion Tamer Kate Rhodes. Our MC - Donna Cooper.
March Dinner
At our Dinner Meeting at Milanos recently our guest speaker was Matthew Donovan, Co-Founder/Director of Food for Change speaking specifically on ‘Helping alleviate food insecurity in Australia’. Food for Change is dedicated to growing fresh vegetables and herbs, rescuing food used commercially to ensure it is not wasted, and supporting food relief agencies. Matthew believes that everyone should be able to get the nutritious food they need whenever they want - no matter the circumstances.
The Team getting together at the 2018 Christmas Dinner
Changeover Dinner 2018.
Board Members 2018-19.
Lion Bev, President Lee, Lion Roger DG Pat, Lion Chris PP Roger, Lions Donna and Kate
Lions David and Shane DG Pat and Lion Georgina Lion Anne
Remembrance Day Service at Sandringham flag pole 2018.
President Lee and Lion Ron Students from Sandringham East Primary
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Past President Bev handing over to our new President Roger.
Changeover Dinner 2016
Board Members 2016-17.
50th Anniversary Celebrations 2016
Raising Funds for Kids Like Us - Trivia Night 6th August
3 ladies who achieved a great result! Winners of Best Dressed Table & Trivia Award. Having fun raising funds!
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Chelsea Lions table Dressed to impress and have fun ! Lion Ron and Laural with family.
Reaching the Community
Sandringham Lions gave away plants and enabled locals to enter a FREE raffle to win a $100 voucher to celebrate Earth Day. Thank you for the donations from Bunnings Mentone for the plants and Coles Sandringham for the voucher, great community supporters!
New Board Members for 2015-16 {President Bev 5th from the left} at the Changeover Dinner.
A variety of Members, Family and Friends at the Changeover Dinner
Christmas Dinner 2015 - the Best Hat Contest.
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President Roger Ron and Ann Brian, Graham and Bev
Margaret and Richard Helen and Rob Brian and Denise
Noreen Jan and Murray Deb and Bev
Margaret and Anne Graham, Ian and Georgina Wendy and Helen
Santa and his Little Helper Yvonne, Chris and Georgina Fred, Barbara and David
Club News
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AUSTRALIAN LIONS HEARING DOGS have produced a lovely 2021 calendar with a different dog for each month. It would have been hard to choose only 12 dogs from the number ALHD have trained and delivered in the past year. Just $10 each, all proceeds support the training and delivery of each Hearing Assistance Dog. If you would like to purchase, please contact sandylionsclub@gmail.com or go to: https://lionshearingdogs.com.au/shop/2020-calendar
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Congratulations Lion Graeme Heath on being awarded Life Membership of Lions for 40 years of continuous service to the community and Lions. So very well deserved, we all salute you Graeme.
Sandy Lions Zoom
While COVID 19 has kept us all indoors, we have been catching up on Zoom and it's been great fun.
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Vale Bill Adams OAM
We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Founding Members OAM Bill Adams. RIP our dearest friend.
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Vale John Hearnes
“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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President Lee with Lions Teddy Bear
A fabulous June Changeover Dinner 2019 - 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
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Congratulations Lion Peter who was inducted into Sandringham Lions Club in April
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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 1st Tuesday of the month between 5-6pm.
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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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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.
