Give Back Appeal

A Lions Clubs Project to provide assistance

to the people of the drought affected areas of NSW

The 78 Lions Clubs of Sydney & Norfolk Island have initiated a major appeal to raise and distribute much needed funds to the country people of NSW’s most drought devastated areas.

          Donations can be made at any branch of

("Lions Give Back" Account)

or through your local Lions Club

Please scroll down or click

on the link for more information
NEW 9 June 07 Request for Feedback from our Clubs

22 May 07 Club Twinning Explained

24 Apr 07
Drive Against Drought - Baulkham Hills to Cootamundra

Saturday 2nd June 2007. A fun day drive to Cootamundra for Drought relief.

24 Feb 07 $3000 from Lions Club of Sydney Chinese

16 Feb 07 City - District 201N4 Twinning Register (Excel)

4 Feb 07
MEMO to Club Presidents and Treasurers

4 Feb 07 Give Back Project Flow Chart

15 Jan 07
A5 Promotional Flyers Available

15 Jan 07
Media Release dated 11 January 2007

Can we assist you to donate to the appeal ?

Contact Us

Media Release (including download of Media Release)

Download Promotional Flyer

Sydney's Chinese Lions Clubs launch "Give Back"

Download CREDIT CARD Payment Slip

Event Registration Form

CAN WE ASSIST YOU TO DONATE TO THE APPEAL

You may donate to the appeal by:

Lodging your donation at any Branch of Westpac (ask that your donation be credited to the Lions "Give Back" Account BSB 032-055 Account No. 380473) OR

Deposit by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to Lions "Give Back" Account BSB 032-055 Account No. 380473

Download and complete our DONATION BY CREDIT CARD slip and slip in the post to PO Box 175,   West Pennant Hills    NSW    2125

Download CREDIT CARD Payment Slip

CONTACT US

You may contact us by telephoning:

Appeal Chairman Kevin Coad (M) 0413 036 123 or CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US

District Governor Peter Mendl (02) 9427 5510 or (M) 0438 866 639

Please let us have your Feedback

Our warm thanks to the many clubs in District N5 who have been supporting the GIVE BACK Appeal. The Appeal Chairman, Kevin Coad would like to accurately assess the extent of this freely given support.

To assist Kevin in this task we are asking participating clubs to download the feedback form below, complete and return to Kevin at the earliest convenient time.

Download Feedback Form

Club Twinning Explained

From the desk of Reg Walker 201N5 Region 3 Chairman

9th May 2007

First I need to tell you that, for the purposes of "Give Back", the ‘twinning’ of clubs is not a formal twinning in the way it is described by Lions international. Under LCI guidelines clubs twin with other clubs internationally. There is no facility for twinning within the one country. We have therefore borrowed the term twinning and intend that the concept is to develop and foster friendships and associations between the country and city clubs across Australia.

In this regard it is not dissimilar to the Sister City concept adopted by a number of local Councils. Certainly I know that my local council, Hurstville, has a Sister City arrangement with Tamworth Council. The idea is not new to Lions either. It was apparently used informally between clubs some years back, but it came to light again during discussions about the Give Back to the Country Appeal currently being championed in District 201N5.

What we would like to do at Lugarno Lions is to form an arrangement with Bourke Lions that we hope will bring a number of benefits to both clubs, particularly during times like now when our mates in the country are doing it pretty tough. These benefits can loosely be described as:

letting the country clubs know that someone outside their area actually cares about them

becoming the ‘voice’ of the country club in the city and allowing direct and easy access to things like the Give Back Appeal Committee

assist the country club in areas of need – through and with the assistance of the Give Back Appeal Committee

we could have visits to each other’s clubs which might include hosting country Lions when they come to the Smoke, and vice versa (having family in the bush I know only too well that even in drought there are some great weekends away to be had in the country)

assist the Give Back Appeal Committee in identifying the areas in greatest need. The country clubs are perhaps more likely to tell their twinning club about people and areas of need once they have developed a relationship and had some dialogue with them.

finally, as Lions we want to help others, and here is a great opportunity to help our own – Aussies in need. In reality they may not need financial help, but the emotional support and the knowledge that someone has an interest in their wellbeing can be very valuable.

Kevin Coad from the Kellyville Lions Club is the Chairman of the Give Back Appeal Committee. He is planning to meet with the Department Primary Industries to see what can be done about the bureaucratic forms that seem to be hog tying Government Funds.

Things are already happening. There is a lot of information on the 201N5 website (check out http://www.lionsclubssydney.org.au ), such as Drive Against the Drought, an event being run on 2^nd June. This will go from Baulkham Hills to Cootamundra. We are involving the Lions Clubs from Bowral, Crookwell, Yass, Cootamundra and others as well as the Hills Clubs in running the event. The money raised during that particular event will go to the Cootamunda area.

Reg Walker, Lions club of Lugarno

MEDIA RELEASE

Lions Launch Give Back to the County Appeal for NSW Drought

From an idea born in the Lions NSW Parliamentary Club, nurtured by DG Peter Mendl and embraced by the Lions Clubs of Sydney & Districts a major appeal has been initiated by Sydney’s 78 Lions Clubs to raise and distribute much needed funds to NSW’s most drought devastated areas.

“Donations to the appeal can be made in any branch of the Westpac Bank, and in Lions Community Chests in selected Sydney shopping centres,” Peter Mendl the District Governor for Lions in Sydney said.

“Lions Clubs from around the state will also commence raising funds for the “Give Back” Project from December to touch the lives of 60,000 farming families and 8,000 rural businesses and their families.” Mr Mendl said.

“Every single dollar goes to rural Lions Clubs working to alleviate the drought.”

Lions have met with Andrew Stoner, Leader of the NSW National Party, and the Labor Member for Bathurst, Gerard Martin, in relation to implementing the Lions Give Back to the Country Project.

Sydney Lions Clubs are meeting with the dozens of country Lion Clubs to obtain information as to the precise needs of the families in regions most affected.

“This is not just a Christmas appeal, this is a long term project to provide much needed support to the farmers and the Country towns who have provided the city for so long.” Mr Mendl said.

“The aim is that once this project is successful in NSW it will be carried out in other states through the local Lions Clubs,” Mr Mendl said.

“Lions Clubs are perfectly suited to working to alleviate the problems associated with the drought because we already have the local structures and networks in place in almost every town in NSW,” Mr Mendl said.

“Farmers are a proud lot who don’t want a hand out but a hand up. Respected local Lions Clubs will join together and give these farmers, families, and businesses in the bush a hand up,” Mr Stoner said.

Sydney Lions are planning to respond to calls for assistance with both emergency aid and longer term support.

MEDIA INQUIRES:

Project Chairman:      Kevin Coad 0413 036 123

                                email: giveback@lionsclubssydney.org.au

District Governor:       Peter Mendl (02) 9427 5510 or

                                                      0438 866 639

Download MEDIA RELEASE

SYDNEY'S CHINESE LIONS CLUBS LAUNCH "GIVE BACK"

Pictured are representatives of Sydney's Chinese Lions Clubs at the recent Media Conference held to launch "LIONS Give Back" to the Chinese Community of Sydney.

A5 PROMOTIONAL FLYERS

Full Colour Glossy A5 Promotional Flyers are NOW AVAILABLE.
To have supplies posted please drop an email to giveback@lionsclubssydney.org.au giving us full details of the number required and your postal address.

BUCKET COLLECTION

Wonderfully generous community support over the weekend of 19th to 22nd January

The 78 Lions Clubs of Sydney & Norfolk Island have initiated a major appeal to raise and distribute much needed funds to the country people of NSW’s most drought devastated areas.
*Donations can be made at any branch of*
	("Lions Give Back" Account)
	or through your local Lions Club

Please scroll down or click on the link for more information	NEW 9 June 07	Request for Feedback from our Clubs
	22 May 07	Club Twinning Explained
	24 Apr 07	Drive Against Drought - Baulkham Hills to Cootamundra Saturday 2nd June 2007. A fun day drive to Cootamundra for Drought relief.
	24 Feb 07	$3000 from Lions Club of Sydney Chinese
	16 Feb 07	City - District 201N4 Twinning Register (Excel)
	4 Feb 07	MEMO to Club Presidents and Treasurers
	4 Feb 07	Give Back Project Flow Chart
	15 Jan 07	A5 Promotional Flyers Available
	15 Jan 07	Media Release dated 11 January 2007
		Can we assist you to donate to the appeal ?
		Contact Us
		Media Release (including download of Media Release)
		Download Promotional Flyer
		Sydney's Chinese Lions Clubs launch "Give Back"
		Download CREDIT CARD Payment Slip
		Event Registration Form

	CAN WE ASSIST YOU TO DONATE TO THE APPEAL
	You may donate to the appeal by: Lodging your donation at any Branch of Westpac (ask that your donation be credited to the Lions "Give Back" Account BSB 032-055 Account No. 380473) OR Deposit by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to *Lions "Give Back" Account BSB 032-055 Account No. 380473* Download and complete our DONATION BY CREDIT CARD slip and slip in the post to PO Box 175, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
	Download CREDIT CARD Payment Slip

	CONTACT US
	You may contact us by telephoning: Appeal Chairman Kevin Coad (M) 0413 036 123 or CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US District Governor Peter Mendl (02) 9427 5510 or (M) 0438 866 639

	Please let us have your Feedback
	Our warm thanks to the many clubs in District N5 who have been supporting the GIVE BACK Appeal. The Appeal Chairman, Kevin Coad would like to accurately assess the extent of this freely given support. To assist Kevin in this task we are asking participating clubs to download the feedback form below, complete and return to Kevin at the earliest convenient time.
	Download Feedback Form

	Club Twinning Explained
	From the desk of Reg Walker 201N5 Region 3 Chairman
	9th May 2007
	First I need to tell you that, for the purposes of "Give Back", the ‘twinning’ of clubs is not a formal twinning in the way it is described by Lions international. Under LCI guidelines clubs twin with other clubs internationally. There is no facility for twinning within the one country. We have therefore borrowed the term twinning and intend that the concept is to develop and foster friendships and associations between the country and city clubs across Australia. In this regard it is not dissimilar to the Sister City concept adopted by a number of local Councils. Certainly I know that my local council, Hurstville, has a Sister City arrangement with Tamworth Council. The idea is not new to Lions either. It was apparently used informally between clubs some years back, but it came to light again during discussions about the Give Back to the Country Appeal currently being championed in District 201N5. What we would like to do at Lugarno Lions is to form an arrangement with Bourke Lions that we hope will bring a number of benefits to both clubs, particularly during times like now when our mates in the country are doing it pretty tough. These benefits can loosely be described as: letting the country clubs know that someone outside their area actually cares about them becoming the ‘voice’ of the country club in the city and allowing direct and easy access to things like the Give Back Appeal Committee assist the country club in areas of need – through and with the assistance of the Give Back Appeal Committee we could have visits to each other’s clubs which might include hosting country Lions when they come to the Smoke, and vice versa (having family in the bush I know only too well that even in drought there are some great weekends away to be had in the country) assist the Give Back Appeal Committee in identifying the areas in greatest need. The country clubs are perhaps more likely to tell their twinning club about people and areas of need once they have developed a relationship and had some dialogue with them. finally, as Lions we want to help others, and here is a great opportunity to help our own – Aussies in need. In reality they may not need financial help, but the emotional support and the knowledge that someone has an interest in their wellbeing can be very valuable. Kevin Coad from the Kellyville Lions Club is the Chairman of the Give Back Appeal Committee. He is planning to meet with the Department Primary Industries to see what can be done about the bureaucratic forms that seem to be hog tying Government Funds. Things are already happening. There is a lot of information on the 201N5 website (check out http://www.lionsclubssydney.org.au ), such as Drive Against the Drought, an event being run on 2^nd June. This will go from Baulkham Hills to Cootamundra. We are involving the Lions Clubs from Bowral, Crookwell, Yass, Cootamundra and others as well as the Hills Clubs in running the event. The money raised during that particular event will go to the Cootamunda area. Reg Walker, Lions club of Lugarno

	MEDIA RELEASE
	Lions Launch Give Back to the County Appeal for NSW Drought From an idea born in the Lions NSW Parliamentary Club, nurtured by DG Peter Mendl and embraced by the Lions Clubs of Sydney & Districts a major appeal has been initiated by Sydney’s 78 Lions Clubs to raise and distribute much needed funds to NSW’s most drought devastated areas. “Donations to the appeal can be made in any branch of the Westpac Bank, and in Lions Community Chests in selected Sydney shopping centres,” Peter Mendl the District Governor for Lions in Sydney said. “Lions Clubs from around the state will also commence raising funds for the “Give Back” Project from December to touch the lives of 60,000 farming families and 8,000 rural businesses and their families.” Mr Mendl said. “Every single dollar goes to rural Lions Clubs working to alleviate the drought.” Lions have met with Andrew Stoner, Leader of the NSW National Party, and the Labor Member for Bathurst, Gerard Martin, in relation to implementing the Lions Give Back to the Country Project. Sydney Lions Clubs are meeting with the dozens of country Lion Clubs to obtain information as to the precise needs of the families in regions most affected. “This is not just a Christmas appeal, this is a long term project to provide much needed support to the farmers and the Country towns who have provided the city for so long.” Mr Mendl said. “The aim is that once this project is successful in NSW it will be carried out in other states through the local Lions Clubs,” Mr Mendl said. “Lions Clubs are perfectly suited to working to alleviate the problems associated with the drought because we already have the local structures and networks in place in almost every town in NSW,” Mr Mendl said. “Farmers are a proud lot who don’t want a hand out but a hand up. Respected local Lions Clubs will join together and give these farmers, families, and businesses in the bush a hand up,” Mr Stoner said. Sydney Lions are planning to respond to calls for assistance with both emergency aid and longer term support. MEDIA INQUIRES: Project Chairman: Kevin Coad 0413 036 123 email: giveback@lionsclubssydney.org.au District Governor: Peter Mendl (02) 9427 5510 or 0438 866 639
	Download MEDIA RELEASE

	SYDNEY'S CHINESE LIONS CLUBS LAUNCH "GIVE BACK"

	Pictured are representatives of Sydney's Chinese Lions Clubs at the recent Media Conference held to launch "LIONS Give Back" to the Chinese Community of Sydney.

	A5 PROMOTIONAL FLYERS
	Full Colour Glossy A5 Promotional Flyers are NOW AVAILABLE. To have supplies posted please drop an email to giveback@lionsclubssydney.org.au giving us full details of the number required and your postal address.

	BUCKET COLLECTION
	Wonderfully generous community support over the weekend of 19th to 22nd January