Lions Alert Program

BUSHFIRE and FLOOD APPEALS

February 12, 2009

Lions wishing to assist with the Victorian Bushfire recovery should direct their resources to the following appeals and activities.

This information will be updated as circumstances change

AUSTRALIAN LIONS FOUNDATION

Australian Lions Foundation supporting Districts

The last week saw devastating events in Victoria with massive bushfires and flooding in Northern Queensland. Extremes that have impacted so many individuals and communities. Loss and damage to property, together with the tragic loss of life.

The Australian Lions Foundation (ALF) is providing Emergency Relief Grants to those Districts that have been impacted by these disasters.

The Australian Lions Foundation has immediately responded by donating over $30,000 to the affected Districts but more help is needed..

Please support the Australian Lions Foundation by donating to the Emergency Grant Fund. This will allow funds to be distributed to support the local efforts of our Districts impacted by this devastation.

Contact your District ALF Chairman for further information or send your donation to your District Treasurer.

Latest News from ALF

Emergency Grants Approved - 17 February 2009 (Australian Lions Foundation)

OFFERS of MATERIAL ASSISTANCE

Lions in affected Districts are currently working through how to best manage offers of material assistance eg: clothing, blankets, foodstuffs.

We need to be sure that offers match the emerging needs.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL GOODS TO BUSHFIRE AFFECTED AREAS. THE RELIEF CENTRES ARE WELL SUPPLIED

FINANCIAL DONATIONS ARE MOST BENEFICIAL.

Media Releases

Senior Australian of the Year - Lion Pat LaManna speaks about Lions Bushfire relief efforts 12 February 2009

Lions are there supporting the Bushfire efforts 11 February 2009 (Australian Lions Foundation)

Lions International responds to Australian Bushfires

The Lions Club International Foundation is seeking donations from Lions and others around the world to support the Bushfire Emergency. Please follow this link for further details.

The Lions Clubs International Foundation response to the devastating bushfires.

Bob Buckley
Council Chairman
Lions Australia

District 201 V5

0419 609 208 - David Jones
0410 563 037 - Monica Jones
0410 726 319 - Debbie Cox

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Any assistance from Lions Clubs throughout Australia would be greatly appreciated. Cheques payable to the "201V5 District Disaster Relief Trust" can be forwarded to me at P.O. Box 59, Croydon, Victoria 3136. or to our bank account.

Bank: Westpac Bank, Wantirna South Branch
Account: 201V5 District Disaster Relief Trust
BSB and Account: 033-136 142930

IMPORTANT: Please use the reference field in your electronic transfer to clearly identify donor details. This is particularly important if donors require a tax deduction receipt.

Indicate Club and District Name if you are a Lions Club.

Indicate Personal Name and address details for individuals.

Donations to the Disaster Relief Trust are tax deductible. DGR: Number: 900463352

I will undertake to give a complete report at the end of the exercise.

Regards,
Frank Pettit PDG
Secretary/Trustee.
03 9727 1711
0425 711 988
frankpettit@optusnet.com.au

201 V6 DISTRICT DISASTER APPEAL

Cheques to be made out to 201V6 Fire Appeal

All donations to be sent to:

Cabinet Treasurer Allan Dixon
9/11 Robertson Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712

This is not a tax deductible fund at present