District Governors 2008-09
201C1 DG Tom Martin
No. of years a Lion: 39
On Club Board: 39
On District Cabinet: 10
Theme/Motto: "SERVING BEYOND THE HORIZON"
Main Objectives: To increase District membership, charter two to three new clubs, increase number of female Lions and promote the exchange of ideas between clubs.
Lion Interests: Youth projects, social interaction between clubs and service to community promotion of health projects.
Lions Achievements: Barley Capital Convention Chairman (Minlaton Club), President of the club four times, Secretary for many years, and Charter Member.
Awards: Melvin Jones Award, District Governor's Appreciation Award, District Governor's Star Award and Life Member of Lions International.
Business Interests: Semi-retired pharmacist working as a locum pharmacist.
Civic Interests: Anglican Church, Minlaton District Arts Group as a singer and actor, past president of bowls club, golf association and past captain of golf club. Sporting Interests: Lawn bowls, golf, following Adelaide Crows AFL team and cricket.
201C2 DG David Savage
Name: David Savage
Partner: Sue
Names of Children: Andrew, Edwin, Sally, & Naomi
No. of years a Lion: 18
On Club Board: 5
On District Cabinet: 11
On MD Committees: 9
Theme/Motto: "WE SERVE-OUR COMMUNITY-OUR NATION-OUR WORLD"
Main Objectives: Promote importance of communications within clubs, between clubs and between clubs and community. Encourage greater support for Lions national and international foundations.
Lions Interests: All Lions foundations and all Lions projects. Hearing Dogs, Lions Club public relations and also hearing and reading about Lions Clubs activities.
Lions Achievements: Being appointed Chairman of the Lions Channel 7 Personality Quest 1996 and being appointed Lions Australia National PR Chairman 2000-2006.
Awards: James Richardson Award, International President's Certificate of Appreciation, MD201 Appreciation Plaque, MD201 Council Chairman’s Certificate of Appreciation, District Governor's Certificate of Appreciation (2), District Governor's Star Award, District Governor’s Appreciation Award (2), Ted Horwood Award, Melvin Jones Fellowship, South Australian Premiers Certificate of Appreciation.
Business Interests: Agent for international supplier of Blindness and Low Vision products.
Civic Interests: ACSO (Association of Community Service Organisation) Chairman -four years and member of South Australian Premier’s Volunteer Ministerial Advisory Group - four years.
Sporting Interests: Rugby Union and Rugby League. President of local Rugby Union Club – five years and Deputy President of South Australian Rugby Union – seven years.
201N1 DG Malcolm Merrick
Names of Children: Fiona, Barbara, Sarah, Kendall & Natalie
No. of years a Lion: 28
On Club Board: 25
On District Cabinet: 5
Theme/Motto: "REMEMBER THE PAST, DON'T LIVE IN IT"
Main Objectives: Motivate clubs to become more Lions and community conscious; make clubs more familiar with what our organisation can offer; Communication-tell the world what the Lions are doing.
Lions Interests: All Lions activities particularly communication and media marketing and youth activities.
Lions Achievements: Just an ordinary Lion doing community service.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, Harry Hession Bronze Award, President’s Appreciation Award (4) and 100% President's Award.
Business Interests: Retired sales and marketing, tour coach driver.
Civic Interests: Australia Day Committee, Relay for Life Committee and Vietnam Veteran.
Sporting Interests: Golf, swimming, fishing, TV sport critic.
201N2 DG Phil Lawler JP
Partner: Darlene
Names of Children: Geoff & Ben
No. of years a Lion: 12
On Club Board: 11
On District Cabinet: 4
Theme/Motto: "LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT"
Main Objectives: Have Fun While You Serve; revisit the opportunities for club extension, major effort for retention of current members and to have a net increase in membership of forty Lions.
Lions Interests: Director of ALDAF, club catering projects.
Lions Achievements: Being part of a group who make a difference in our community
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Quest Gold Award, Membership Excellence Award, Presidents Appreciation Award (2) and Club Stirrers Award.
Business Interests: CEO Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT, Executive Director-Administration Alcohol and other drug Council of Australia and remote Indigenous housing.
Civic Interests: Justice of the Peace ACT and numerous community government and non-government committees.
Sporting Interests: Lawn bowls.
201N3 DG Ann Ryan
No. of years a Lion: 9
On Club Board: 8
On District Cabinet: 4
Theme/Motto: "CELEBRATE THE PRIDE"
Main Objectives: Encourage Lions to be very proud of the work they do and to generate enthusiasm and pride in Lions. Happy active clubs that members want to be a part of and will be attractive to new members. I want our Lions to be proud of the work they do and celebrate their achievements.
Lion Interests: All Lions work with a particular focus on Youth Projects and the Mobility Foundation.
Lions Achievements: Graduate of both the Senior Lions Leadership Institute and the Faculty of Development Institute. Utilising my role of LD&T Chairman to give Lions the tools to be leaders of their clubs.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Quest Gold Award, Neville Tucker Silver Honour Award, Presidents Excellence Award, Membership Excellence Award and Key Award.
Business Interests: 24 years of service in the Public Sector. Currently working at Centrelink in a specialist position with a focus on customer services.
Civic Interests: Serving the community with my home club Valentine, promotion of Blood Bank in our local area, Australia Day Celebrations, ANZAC Day service On Committee which holds the Annual Anzac Day and Remembrance Ceremonies
Sporting Interests: Walking my dog Toby.
201N4 DG Bob Moore
Names of Children: Garry & Sharonne
No. of years a Lion: 43
On Club Board: 43
On District Cabinet: 9
Theme/Motto: "LIONS CONSOLIDATING WITH PRIDE"
Main Objectives: Retention and growth in membership, establish District "Lions Youth Leadership Quest" similar to YOTY but open to years 7, 8 and 9 hopefully become a State and MD Project in future years.
Lions Interests: Friendship, helping those less fortunate and Youth Projects. I have been involved in District and Club Youth Exchange, Youth of the Year and Licola Camps etc for over twenty years.
Lions Achievements: My 43 years as a member.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, District Star Award, two District Extension Awards, three District Governor's Awards, three Membership Key Awards, five 100% Secretary's Awards and six President's Appreciation Awards.
Business Interests: Retired from position of Partner in a local accounting business ten years ago and since have joined my Wife and our Son in our family garden centre and landscaping business, awarded Best Medium Sized Garden Centre in NSW three years ago. The nursery was established in 1944 by my wife’s father. Currently subdividing 28 acres of land for housing.
Civic Interests: During my accounting years I acted as Honorary Auditor for many local charities over a long period of time, I also acted as secretary and treasurer for Griffith Wine and Food Festival and filled the position of secretary and treasurer for a large number of local committees and action groups
Sport Interests: At present, golf when time permits.
201N5 DG Elvio Munzone
No. of years a Lion: 20
On Club Board: 18
On District Cabinet: 14
Theme/Motto: "WE SERVE WITH PRIDE AND PASSION"
Main Objectives: My goal is 2010 members by 2010 growth of Leo's Clubs. My focus for the year will be on building membership numbers.
Lions Interests: Formation of new clubs, club care, all youth projects and drug awareness. Formed three new clubs.
Lions Achievements: Visually impaired scuba diving project, and diabetes and eye health projects.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, James D Richardson Honour Award, Neil Williams Member Award, Key Member Award, MD Ted Howell Award, IP Star Award, IP Extension Certificate Award (2), Region Chairman Award (3), Zone Chairman Award (3) and DG Appreciation Award (7).
Business Interests: Retired Real Estate Agent.
Civic Interests: Kids Off The Streets, Red Cross Telecross and Safety for the Elderly.
Sporting Interests: Lawn bowls, AFL Sydney Swans supporter and rugby league South Sydney supporter.
201Q1 DG John Andrew McCrae
Names of Children: Rob Andrew McCrae & Sarah Elizabeth Smith
No. of years a Lion: 17
On Club Board: 12
On District Cabinet: 9
Theme/Motto: "FAMILY, UNITY & NUTURING"
Main Objectives: Promote Miss Personality, Lions medical research and youth projects and retention of members of new clubs and obtaining new members.
Lions Interests: Attending conventions, all Lions projects and retentions of Lions members.
Awards: 100% Presidents Awards, Zone Chairman Award, 100% Secretary Award, DG Award, DG Star Award, Apex-Lions Service, JD Richardson Award, 1833, 100% Treasurer Award (2), 10 Year Monarch Award and 15 Year Monarch Award
Business Interests: Own my own hobby farm. Member of Queensland Police Service for the past 35 years.
Civic Interests: Lions
Sporting Interests: Nil at this time due to Lions and my hobby farm.
201Q2 DG Rodney James Bradley
Partner: Valerie
Names of Children: David, Jason & Nicole. No. of years a Lion: 33
On Club Board: 20
On District Cabinet: 11
On MD Committees: 9
Theme/Motto: "OUR YOUTH-OUR FUTURE"
Main Objectives:
1. Retain and strengthen membership by implementing a "motivation" program.
2. Promote "We Care" by involving the community in our projects.
3. Educate the youth of our communities about caring for each other.
4. Have "FUN" this Lions year by interaction between Zones.
Lions Interests: Youth Programs
Lions Achievements: Member of Multiple District Youth Exchange for nine years.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, Top Ten Chairman and LCI-Youth Exchange Business Interests: Accounting
Civic Interests: Local Government and Local Ambulance Committee.
Interests: Golf
201Q3 DG Bruce Unwin
Partner: Diane
Names of Children: Bradley & Penne
No. of years a Lion: 9
On Club Board: 8
On District Cabinet: 2
Theme/Motto: "LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN"
Main Objectives: Make members "proud to be a Lion". Generate enthusiasm and enjoyment in the Clubs to foster membership.
Lions Interests: Youth Projects and fellowship.
Awards: Presidents Excellence Award and District Secretary of the Year.
Business Interests: Now CEO of a local pharmaceutical company after 33 years in banking.
Civic Interests: Manages local retirement complex.
Sport Interests: Enthusiastic spectator of most sports. Infrequently play table tennis and social golf.
201Q4 DG Lynnette Gail Forgan
Partner: Gilbert
Names of Children: Kelly & Sean
No. of years a Lion: 11
On Club Board: 9
On District Cabinet: 7
Theme/Motto: "IMAGE-COMMUNICATION-UNITY"
Main Objectives: To stabilise the membership of the District whilst creating a better communication and unity throughout our District and members.
Lions Interests: All Youth Projects.
Lions Achievements: Becoming District Governor.
Awards: President's Excellence Award, James D Richardson Award, Star Award, President's Appreciation Award (2), District Governor's Appreciation Award, Membership Key Award, Membership Advancement Award, Guiding Lion, District Governor's Certificate of Appreciation (3) and Bronze Certificate of Sponsorship.
Business Interests: I own and operate my own Hairdressing Salon as well as being a Councillor.
Civic Interests: I am a Councillor on the Bundaberg Regional Council; I serve on the following committees - PCYC, Neighbourhood Centre, Wide Bay Volunteers, Treasurer for Bundaberg & District Chamber of Commerce.
Sporting Interests: Indoor sports.
201T1 DG Anthony (Tony) Roney
Names of Children: Paul, Andrea & Nicholas
No. of years a Lion: 31
On Club Board: 12
On District Cabinet: 12
No of Years on MD Committees: 8
Theme/Motto: "REACH FOR THE STARS"
Main Objectives: Remove the District out of Transition by Retention and Club Care Program.
Lions Interests: CSFII Youth Projects, ALDAF, CMF
Lions Achievements: DG-2003/04, Council Chairman 2004/05, member of International President Ashok Mehta’s Mission 30 Team 2005/06
Awards: Internal Presidents Medal (2), International Presidents Certificate for Distinguished Leadership and Service (3), Medal of Merit, Star Award, DG Appreciation Award (12), Friend of Lloyd Morgan NZ and Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Business Interests: Retired
Civic Interests: Local Community
Sporting Interests: Australian Rules Football, a mad Hawthorn Supporter and supporting my grandchildren at swimming, athletics and hockey.
201V1-4 DG Alan Crilly
Children's Names: Prue (Paul) & Cameron (Sharyn) plus four grandchildren
No. of years a Lion: 11
On Club Board: 11
On District Cabinet: 4
Theme/Motto: "KICK A GOAL"
Main Objectives: To continue building a strong new district. To put in place strategies that will have positive long term effects for all concerned and to continue promoting QUAHD as fun event for all V1-4 members.
Lions Interests: Everything Lions, including Youth of the Year, QUAHD and administrative organisation.
Lions Achievements: Charter President of Colerain Lions Club, and President three years, Secretary three years and Zone Chairman two years. Also just being a Lion.
Awards: My membership, 100% Presidents Awards and Club and DG Appreciation Awards.
Business Interests: Retired School Principal but I enjoy administrative organisation.
201V2 DG Mary Harlow
Partner: Malcolm
No. of years a Lion: 9
On Club Board: 8
On District Cabinet: 7
Theme/Motto: "WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITIES"
Main Objectives:
1. To promote Lions throughout the community.
2. To embrace programs that will benefit the community but where no Government assistance is available.
3. To provide training for Nurses, Doctors, Family Members and interested Lions to enable them to assist community members suffering from mental health issues.
4. To encourage Lions to develop their leadership skills by running Leadership, MERL and Faculty Development Courses.
5. To focus on membership growth.
6. To encourage clubs to accept and adapt to change.
Lions Interests: In 2002 my interest in Lions grew to encompass both Club and District levels and I commenced my association with District Cabinet. My seven terms served to date have involved me in a number of positions including Zone Chairman, Region Chairman, District Chairman (Environment and Crimewatch), Assistant Cabinet Secretary and of course as Vice District Governor.
All areas of Lionism hold my interest, especially the new portfolio of Mental Health and the great effect this has on all our communities, the Youth Programs are of special importance and Environment issues - not just stepping onto the band wagon but working out what is beneficial for us all. As Lions we have an opportunity to embrace our youth and young adults; to encourage these young people to be more community minded and involved them in appropriate community programs.
Awards: As a Lion I have been honoured to receive various Lions Awards: James D Richardson Honour Award, District Governors Appreciation Award, District Governors Service Awards, 100% Presidents Awards, 100% Secretaries Award and Cabinet Secretary Award.
Interests: When time permits after family, work and Lions commitments, I assist legacy, read books/poetry/newspapers to the elderly at an Elderly Citizens' home/lodge; I assist wit the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal, Police Community Consultative Committee and I am a member of a local environmental committee.
My interests include cooking, swimming, reading, flower arranging, family get-togethers, classical music and health and environmental issues.
201V3 DG Donald (Don) Blennerhassett
Name: Donald (Don) Blennerhassett
Partner: Helen
Names of Children: Michael, Martin & Jane
No. of years a Lion: 8
On Club Board: 7
On District Cabinet: 5
Theme/Motto: "TAKE A POSITIVE APPROACH"
Main Objectives: To develop the Lions Emergency and Disaster Relief planning because V3 is so subject to fire and flood risk. To encourage a more positive attitude to all club and district activities.
Lions Interests: Youth of the Year participation, Lions extension and training and developing greater participation in district projects and management.
Lions Achievements: Initiated, designed and coordinated the development of home clubs main street gardens project.
Awards: Numerous District Governors Appreciation and Excellence Awards and District Emergency Committee Appreciation Certificate.
Business Interests: Retired Farmer, formerly major fine wool, prime lamb and beef cattle producer.
Civic Interests: Producer groups Show and Field Days and CFA Administration.
Sporting Interests: Cricket and Aussie Rules Football - former player and administrator at the local level, senior premierships as both player Captain and Coach. Junior Sports Administration Level 3 Cricket Coach
201V5 DG David Trevor Jones
Partner: Monica
Names of Children: Nicola, Darren, Steven, Paul, Ron, Shaaryn & Raelene
No. of years a Lion: 14
On Club Board: 13
On District Cabinet: 6
Theme/Motto: "UNITY"
Main Objectives: Rid the system of politics, make meetings more interesting, move into the 21st Century, RETAIN ALL MEMBERS as well as increase membership.
Lions Interests: Spinal Cord Fellowship, Children's Mobility, Lions Village Licola, Lions Cord Blood Foundation, Children of Courage Program as well as most of our other projects.
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellowship, James D Richardson Award, Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award, Life Governor Victorian Lions Foundation, Life Governor Lions Village Licola, District Governors Appreciation Award, International Presidents Award, Membership Awards (2), Key Member Award (2), October Membership Growth Award and 100% Presidents Award.
Business Interests: Home Maintenance Contractor and Teachers Assistant.
Civic Interests: Any improvements to our local community.
Sporting Interests: Lawn Bowls, Swimming, Golf and AFL I am an avid Richmond supporter.
201V6 DG Les Harrison
Partner: Robyn
Names of Children: Tristan & Tanya
No. of years a Lion: 17
On Club Board: 18
On District Cabinet::7
On MD Committees: 3
Theme/Motto: "RESPONDING TO CHALLENGE"
Main Objectives:
1. Increase of membership across the district,
2. Promotion of youth activities,
3. Support communities and clubs affected by drought,
4. To promote the many excellent projects which Lions do, 5. Publicity.
Lions Interests: Youth projects, in particular Leos. Membership retention and extension and my own club projects such as our Tungamah Ten Thousand.
Lions Achievements: Coordinator for Victoria Leos. Coordinator of Tungamah Lions Clubs Tungamah Ten Thousand Weekend for many years after introducing it as a project during my first year as President. Four terms as Club President, six terms as Secretary, two terms as Zone Chairman, five years as District Leo Chairman and three years as State Coordinator. 2001 Centenary of Federation Medal for work in Lions and the community.
Awards: 16 years of perfect achievement. Club Presidents Excellence Award, District Governors Award and Key Member Award.
Business Interests: Retired school principal who now works part time with children with special needs.
Civic Interests: Reader at local church, Historical Society Treasurer for many years, President of Courthouse Committee, Treasurer of Angling Club, Handicapper for two years at St James Golf Club and volunteer radio presenter with a community radio station.
Sporting Interests: Active racing cyclist, football trainer, fishing and golf.
201W1 DG Rob Meney
Partner: Patricia
Names of Children: Andrea, Roslyn & Ian. Grandchildren Isabella and Mia
No. of years a Lion: 36
On Club Board: Many years
On District Cabinet: 4
Theme/Motto: "PROUD TO CARE"
Main Objectives: To raise the profile, awareness and understanding of our Lions organisation. To increase the sense of pride and belonging within the Lions Family and to assist club members to have as much fun as possible while working, or serving, to help make our communities and the world a better place to live.
Lions Interests: Meeting and making new friends, humanitarian interest work and membership.
Lions Achievements: 36 years as a member under very difficult circumstances due to distance and travel, Zone Chairman for three years, VDG for one year and DGE.
Awards: Ian M Stockdale Award and Club Presidents badge, WA Farmers Federation Certificate of Appreciation and WA Farmers Certificate of Merit.
Business Interests: Agriculture, Broadacre Cereal Grains and Sheep Farming. Stock Market/Shares and being a success retiree
Civic Interests: VHS (Volunteer Home Support) Board Member and Lions
Sporting Interests: Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Pistol Shooting and Travel including Caravanning
201W2 DG Dora Ellen-Bushe Jones
Partner: PDG Arthur Bushe-Jones
Names of Children: Mathew, Timothy & David
No. of years a Lion:11
On Club Board: 10
On District Cabinet: 10
Theme/Motto: "EMBRACING MANKIND THROUGH LIONISM"
Main Objectives: To have a net membership gain in the district by new members and new clubs, for respect, compassion and consideration to a number one priority amongst the members and to live by our Code of Ethics and Objects. I want the trust of all my members so that they can talk to me at all times and I will listen and most importantly that at the end of my term I look forward to seeing a prosperous and happy MD201 W2 District.
Lions Interests: Foundations: - Cancer, Stem Cells, Prostate Cancer, Hearing, Eye, Youth of the Year and Children Foundations also mobility.
Lions Achievements: Dual Chairman of Convention 2004 Perth
Awards: Star Award for my involvement with the Children of Courage 2003, District Governors Appreciation Award for State Convention Chairman 2005, 100% Presidents Award 2001, Key Award and International Membership Award.
Business Interests: Retired
Civic Interests: All children's activities as I am a grandmother of eight, senior citizens welfare and generally all civic activities.
Sporting Interests: Dockers football team inaugural member, all team sports plus I have played hockey, tennis, indoor cricket, golf, squash and softball.