FEILDING MANCHESTER LIONS CLUB Jan22

FEILDING MANCHESTER LIONS CLUB

Manchester Murmurs

February 2022

P.O. Box 451, Feilding STRENGTHEN FOR THE FUTURE
Club established 1977
President: Phil Brady Secretary: Steve Poole

Now that’s a Smile – Lion Steve showing off his New Lions Shirt

Meetings: Held 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
Venue: Stockman Restaurant, Denbigh Hotel, Feilding. 6pm
Apologies: RSVP Monday 7.30pm to Maurice Newth email: [email protected]

LIONS BOARD MEMBERS Phil Brady
Steve Poole
President Lynn Southee
Secretary Andy Aston
Treasurer Grant Pennycook
Immediate Past President
1st Vice President Jason Bowles
Warren Nicholls
Directors Steve Cowie
Chris McLaughlin
Membership Ross Fairless
Programmes Clinton Antis
Projects Arjen Spekking
Youth Health & Welfare Bob Monds
Speedway John Dougherty & Ross Fairless
Almoner Warwick Horton
Publicity
Bulletin John Collis
Tailtwisters John Jamieson
Lion Tamer Chris McLaughlin
Barrel Train Co-Ordinator Maurice Newth
Candy Floss Co-Ordinator Grant Pennycook
Spirit of Adventure Geoff Lovegrove
Communications
TGIF
Coffee Mornings

Lions Committees 2021

Programmes Membership/Community
Warren Nicholls (Director) Jason Bowles (Director)
Bob Monds Geoff Lovegrove
Ross Fairless Arjen Spekking
Warwick Horton Peter Doyle
Ron Peters Allan Muntz
George Bleakley John Dougherty
Andrew Williams Maurice Newth

Projects Youth, Health & Welfare
Steve Cowie (Director) Chris McLaughlin (Director)
John Collis Grant Pennycook
John Jamieson Andy Aston
Wayne Ellery George Hitchman
Pat Sheridan Alan Carter
Nigel Brown Clinton Antis
George Keenan Graham Christensen

Maurice Watt

Finance
Phil Brady, Steve Poole, Lynn Southee

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MEETING/MASKS

In light of the fact the Country is in Code Red to stop the COVID
Omicron Virus from spreading and to protect our Club Members, the
Board has decided that Masks are to be worn during the Meeting with
a one metre spacing except when eating your Meal and having your
drink.

Presidents Report

Hi one and all.

Well, here we are once again in a continuing time of uncertainty due to Omicron.
The spread and speed with which it is moving highlights the need for us all to be
diligent in how we gather for Meetings and conduct any activities that come our
way. We owe it to ourselves and to our members to limit any potential for the
virus to spread through our Organisation. We need to follow the
guidelines/procedures that have been given by the MOH as we manage Club activities. We also need to
accept that for some Members there will be a reluctance to attend Meetings etc due to the Omicron
surge and its ease of transmission. It is important for all Members to understand, accept and support the
decision of those wishing not to attend at this time.

It was disappointing to have the BBQ opportunity postponed although understandable, however the
positive from the conversations Steve C had with both Mitre 10 and Bunnings is the fact that they are
both keen for us to start the BBQ initiative once the wave of Omicron settles down. Thanks to Steve for
just about having us push the go button. It was good news to be told by Ross that the Speedway is
scheduled to return at Anzac weekend with Teams Champs followed by some normal Saturday outings.
We need to keep our fingers crossed that this becomes reality and not become again affected by Covid.

Thanks to Grant the Spirit of Adventure selection process is starting at the school. Again, we need to keep
fingers crossed that the trip will eventuate this year. Speaking of Grant, I ask that people will be
supportive of his recruitment drive for his team to run the ship next year and be willing to give any
opportunity a go.

It is a bit disappointing that now we finally have a uniform kit, the opportunities to showcase our fine
attire will be limited for a while but it is great to have it. Thanks Steve P. Speaking of finally, it is good to
see that Andy now has his Trust Members finalised and they will start in earnest to get the Trust up and
running.

Good to see the My Health Check caravan having a couple of successful outings much to Warren’s
justified delight. Well done.

That’s about it from me. Look after yourselves and your families in these uncertain times.

Cheers for now.
Phil

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Committee Reports

Programmes

• A visit to Feilding Steam Rail was suggested.
• The March Guest meeting will be a visit from Colyton/Bunnythorpe.
• April 2th will be bus trip to Ohakea to see some aircraft that may be older than the

members. Brendon is currently restoring RNZAF Mustang that has been in storage in a
shed near Nelson, a Mosquito aircraft was also recovered and is after much restoration is
now on display at Omaka.

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When you ask me what I am doing today, I say “Nothing”
it does not mean I am free. It means I am doing
“NOTHING.”

Membership
This is an on-going Club Project, please keep your eyes and ears open for potential new Lions
Members.

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Projects

BBQ at Bunnings/Mitre 10

This project has the go ahead but is on hold until the
Omicron Virus has disappeared from our Community.

This Photo by Unknown Author is Both Bunnings and Mitre 10 are supportive of our running
the BBQs

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Spirit of Adventure
Spirit of Adventure – letters have gone out to FHS pupils requesting

applications. Will be forming an interview committee shortly.

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PUBLICITY – Public Relations

• Keep Feilding Beautiful – Street clean up to be carried out on Easter Monday 18th
April. Volunteers please.

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Speedway

Looks like all going well Teams Champs will be held over Anzac Weekend
23rd -24th April
This year’s calendar to run through April-May-June

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MY HEALTH CHECK: Warren reported on a good day at the Inter-Club Mini Golf. The GLOB
was onsite, and dealt with 18 people in the Health Check. Also, great news on the finance front:
Feilding Kowhai Lions (very small membership) have donated $1,000 to the Global Health Check
project. Coming up:

• Feilding Saleyards in 18th March
• Kimbolton Sculpture event in April

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Manchester Lions Club Trust
OUR TRUST: - Nigel Brown has fill the vacant position on the Manchester Lions Trust. The five
Club Members forming the Trust are Andy Aston, Geoff Lovegrove, Maurice Newth, Warren
Nichols and Nigel Brown.

“I remember being able get up without making sound effects”

Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries

March March
5th Ross Fairless 1st John & Rosemary Jamieson
22nd Alma Watt 14th Maurice & Alma Watt
26th George Bleakley 26th Warwick & Lucy Horton

April April
3rd Richard Howie 10th Alan & Glenys Muntz
8th Sue Lovegrove 12th Maurice & Denise Newth
19th Peter & Margaret Doyle
28th Ross & Alison Fairless

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We have been asked by Feilding Host to run the mini golf for a week during the
April School holidays, Mon 18th (Easter Monday) until Friday 22nd. It is an
opportunity to get some funds if we can cover the week. As Monday is a holiday
it is an opportunity for those who work Mondays to have a go at the golf. I need a quick response to the
roster as Host will need to try other options if we are unable to fill slots. Reply to me and I will update the
roster as names come in and advise you of gaps etc. Phil

MANCHESTER LIONS

Standard Open Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
A/M / PM Changeover: 1:30pm
Admit Last Players at 4pm

COVID Orange Light Requirements apply around Signing in.

Day Date Shift Name Phone
Number

Monday 18th April Morning
Easter Monday

Afternoon

Tuesday 19th April Morning

Afternoon

Wednesday 20th April Morning Phil Brady 0275956484

Afternoon

Thursday 21st April Morning

Afternoon

Friday 22nd April Morning

Afternoon

Zone One Report 21/2/22

Our annual Zone One Mini Golf Tournament was held on the 19th of February in Feilding.

We are very fortunate in that the Feilding Host Clubs owns and operates the Mini Golf Course so we could
use it as a private function.

Tee off was at 4.00 pm.
One of the rules of the contest is that the winning club has to organize the next year’s event. It soon
became apparent that this encouraged a certain degree of cheating to avoid being the winner.

This very un-like Lion behavior was solved by mixing up the teams.

It was a beautiful warm summer evening. 28 players took part in the Mini Golf but as many again were
observers of just came along for the fellowship.
The Glob (an affectionate name for the MY Health Check caravan) was also in attendance.
Our team consisted of

• several farmers at front of house ( meet and greet and filling in of two questionnaires),
• Clinical measurements by a nurse and a fifth-year medical student
• Wise counsel by a mature bald-headed GP.
A total of 18 Lion members were seen, Remarkably, despite the average age being in the seventies, all
were in good working order.
Some very interesting data has been collected.

• Ages varied from 60 -80+. 4 did not record their age.
• 8 were males, 10 were females. None were confused as to their gender.
• All had seen their GP within the last 2 years. One could not remember.
• weight varied from 52 – 95 kg. One was recorded as “a lot”

• 10 were retired. Those working were a teacher, a farmer, an engineer, 2 support workers, a
community service worker and a research person.

• BP varied from 110/60 to 164/88
• Cholesterol varied from 3.8 – 7. (ideal level is 5)
• Blood sugars varied from 4.2 -25 ( the latter is a known diabetic The normal range is 3.5 -5.6
• All participants were in either the green or yellow zone in the mental health questionnaire. The

most common symptom in the yellow zone was poor sleep and low energy.
• It was recommended that 4 see their own GP. One for high blood pressure, one for high blood

sugar, one for a high cholesterol and one for anxiety/depression
Everyone was very grateful for their check up and fully supported the project.

After the mini golf we all enjoyed a lovely BBQ provided by Feilding Host.
The overall winner was Chris Bell from Feilding Host. He did admit he was in charge of the score card so
this result could be a bit ‘ dodgy ‘.

My thanks to everyone who helped make it a very successful day and for the wonderful fellowship we all
enjoyed.

Warren Nicholls
Zone One Chair.

Lions International - District 134 Ukraine

Please spare a thought for all the Lions Clubs
throughout the Ukraine, once this Conflict/War is
over I would say that Lions Clubs throughout the
Ukraine will kick into action to support the people
in their community.

Here is a Romanian Lions Club on the border between Romania and the Ukraine delivering
essential items to the Ukrainian refugees crossing the border.

Even in a time of War

Lions are still SERVING

Fellow Lion, You can help.

When a humanitarian crisis of this magnitude strikes, we, as Lions, are ready to help. Right
beside us is LCIF, our global foundation. LCIF is mobilizing funds and awarding grants that will
enable Lions to help provide relief in the area to ensure Lions in countries receiving Ukrainian
refugees will be able to assist them with their immediate needs.



TGIF Thank Grant its Friday

TGIF Friday 11 March – Murray’s Irish Bar
Due to being in Code Red, numbers are limited to a 100 at Murray’s Irish Bar so
we need to get our numbers as soon possible so that we can get our place at
the Restaurant

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NEW Board 2022 – 2023
Ist VP Grant is assembling his Board for his year as our Club President. If you feel a tap on your
shoulder, no its not a COVID Needle, but a friendly smiling face inviting you to be a Member of
his Board. Please say YES, it’s not an onerous task, its an opportunity for you to help in the
running of our Club. Say YES

Almoners Report
• Clint has been talking to the stay at homes and reports that Ron Peters is alive and well.
• Clint and Arjen have volunteered for lawn mowing duties at Muntz Reserve.

Some of our Members are receiving treatment for Cancer, we wish them all the best in the
journey ahead.
LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES:

o An unescapable fact: we are all getting older, and there will be health issues. We need to
continue to keep an eye on each other, keep in touch with our mates, some of whom may
be struggling with a range of issues.

o Any sniffles: STAY HOME!

Meeting Protocol

It has been reported that many members have difficulty hearing what is going on. They ask their
neighbour “what did he say?” and the Meeting becomes unruly. The Board decided that we will
pursue a sound system and as a matter of Meeting etiquette. All speakers to speak from the
lectern. If members still have difficulty hearing they should say so and may wish to relocate
closer to the lectern. We don’t want anyone missing out on what is being said. W.I.P

DON’T FORGET YOUR MASK AND VACCINE PASS

Tailtwisters in Action – telling a whole lot of lies about our

NEXT CLUB MEETING: Wednesday 9 March, Denbigh Hotel from 6 p.m.

ACTIVITIES: TGIF Friday 11 March – Murray’s Irish Bar

Morning Tea Wed 16th March – Venue TBA.

GLOB at Saleyards on Friday 18 March

If you take a walk through Kitchener Park Bush Walk you can take a break on these seats