MINUTES OF THE 39TH DISTRICT 105M CONVENTION HELD AT St JOHN’S HOTEL, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, 22ND MARCH 2014
Call to Order.
Sergeant at Arms, Lion Ron Cross, called the 39th District 105m Convention to order at 09.30 hrs, informing Convention of the Health & Safety arrangements.
Opening Ceremony
District Governor, Lion Simon Mossand Lion Christine and his guests International Director Lion Kenneth Persson and PDG Lion Eva, escorted by District Secretary Lion Pauline Hoogerwerf, the Worshipful Mayor of Solihull Councillor Joe Tildesley, escorted by Convention Host Lion Chris Burrows, were formally received by Convention.
Flag Ceremony
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by the Shirley Sea Cadets under the direction of C.P.O. Neil Merchant.
The National Anthems of Sweden and the United Kingdom were played.
The song “Love can build a Bridge” was also played.
The Flag Party were thanked by District Governor Lion Simon Moss.
Code of Ethics
The Lions Code of Ethics was read by Lion Lorraine Shipley, Barwell & Earl Shilton Lions Club.
Guests and Visitors
District Governor Lion Simon Moss welcomed everyone to the 39th District Convention, hosted by the Lions Clubs of Zone C, and hoped they would find it informative and enjoyable.
District Governor, Lion Simon Moss introduced his guests on the Top Table.
Convention Host Chairman Lion Chris Burrows, District Secretary, Lion Pauline Hoogerwerf, Worshipful Mayor of Solihull Councillor Joe Tildesley,International Director, Lion Kenneth Persson.
He then welcomed and introduced the following visiting Lions to Convention:
International Director Kenneth Persson and PDG Lion Eva, MD 101, Sweden.
Council Chair PDG Lion Phil Robinson & Jackie – District 105SE.
District Governor, Lion Chris Southworth and Karen – District 105NE
District Governor Elect, Lion Andrew Kerr Sutherland – District 105NE
Lion Lachlan Mackay – 105NE
District Governor Elect Lion Carole Godden & Edward – 105BS
P.I.D Lion Phil Nathan
P.D.G. Lion Dave Seager & P.D.G. Lion Ian Clare – District 105BN
Roll call and messages
Sergeant at Arms, PDG Lion Ron Cross, announced the number of Lions attending Convention - 64 Delegates 37 Clubs.
Official Opening
District Governor Lion Simon Moss, invited the Worshipful Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Joe Tildesley to formally open the 39th 105M Convention.
Councillor Joe Tildesley welcomed everyone to Solihull and apologised on behalf of his wife who is holiday.
He has visited many Lions functions and felt honoured that Lions of 105M should choose Solihull to hold their Convention 2014.
He made a presentation to International Director Lion Kenneth Persson, on behalf of Solihull Council and also a personal gift from himself and his wife.
The Worshipful Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Joe Tildesley, formally declared the 39th District 105M Convention open.
At this time it was necessary for the Mayor to leave Convention and District Governor Lion Simon Moss thanked him for attending and looked forward to seeing him at the Banquet and Ball that evening. District Governor presented the Mayor with his friendship banner, as did ID Kenneth Persson.
Convention Host Committee Chairman Chris Burrows escorted the Mayor from the Hall.
Invocation and in Memoriam
The Invocation & Memoriam was read by Past District Governor Lion Paul Anstice, who lit the Candle of Remembrance.
The Sergeant at Arms placed a rose in the vase adjacent to the candle as each name was read out. The following Lions have passed away since the last District 105M Convention and a minutes silence was held in their memory
Lion Nino PapandreouEvesham Vale Lions Club
Lion Ralph LilleyKnowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Lion Trevor WardleMalvern Hills Lions Club
Lion David NewmanMarket Harborough Lions Club
Apologies.
Apologies were received from:
Past District Governor Lion Mike Jobbins and Pearl, Past District Governors Lion Mike and Lion Mavis Cooke, Lion President Neelash Patel – Thurnby Lions Club, Lion Carole Moseley, Water Projects Officer, Lion Angie Wytcherley, Street Children Officer, Anita Bedi, International Relations Officer, Cynthia Lines, Hinckley Lions Club, Martin Hill, Harborough Twenty 12 Lions Club.
Minutes of the last District Convention.
District Governor Lion Simon Moss proposed the adoption of the Minutes of the 38th District 105M Convention held on the 23rd March 2013 at the Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel, Smite, Worcester.Seconded by P.D.G. Lion Paul Anstice.
The proposal was carried and District Governor Lion Simon Moss signed them as a true record.
Maters Arising
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
District Secretary Lion Pauline Hoogerwerf presentedNiger Certificates ofAppreciation to:-
Kenilworth Lions Club , Lion Bob Stear (Kenilworth) who ran the Stockholm Marathon to support one well, Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club, Sandwell Lions Club & Zone A. She thanked everybody for their tremendous support in bringing the project to completion.
Voting Procedures and Standing Orders.
CNRO PDG Lion Wim Hoogerwerf explained the Voting Procedures and Standing Orders to Convention.
Elections
As there had been no nominations received for 2nd Vice District Governor, the District Governor asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Lion President Barbara Gray (Kettering & District Lions Club) proposed Lion John Gray (Chair Region 3) as candidate for 2nd Vice District Governor, on behalf of Kettering Lions Club.
Address by candidate for District Governor 105M (2014/2015)
There was only one candidate for this office and 1st Vice District Governor Lion Ian Haffner, Worcester Lions Club, addressed Convention.
Address by Candidate for First Vice District Governor105M (2014/2015)
There was only one candidate for this office and 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Heather Jeavons, Malvern Hills Lions Club addressed Convention.
Address by Candidate for Second Vice District Governor 105M (2014/2015)
There was only one candidate for this office and Lion John Gray, Kettering & District Lions Club, addressed Convention.
Sergeant at Arms, Lion Ron Cross asked Delegates to place their voting slips in the boxes at the front and back of the hall and announced that there would be a short break during which voting would take place.
Sergeant at Arms called Convention to Order.
Presentation of Reports
District Governor informed Convention that he would be calling for the presentation of reports by Section. The District Governor asked each Committee Chair to introduce the members of their committee.
The District Governor asked the District Secretary if there were any pre-notified questionsor updates regarding each section. None had been received,
District Governor
Lion Simon Moss, report as submitted
District Secretary
Lion Pauline Hoogerwerf, report as submitted
District Treasurer
PDG Lion Neil Chisholm, report as submitted
Sergeant at Arms
PDG Lion Ron Cross, report as submitted
Region and Zone Chair
Region 1, Lion Paul Murphy, report as submitted
Zone A, Lion Praful Modi, report as submitted
Zone B, Lion Kanubhai Patel, No report
Zone C, Lion Chris Burrows, report as submitted
Region 2, No report.
Zone D, Lion Andy Pemberton, report as submitted
Zone E, Lion Mike Strophair, report as submitted
Zone F, Lion John Kelly, report as submitted
Region 3, Lion John Gray, report as submitted
Zone G, Lion John O’Rourke, report as submitted
Zone H, Lion Cath Kendall/Paul Anstice, report as submitted
Zone I, Lion Sarah Hill, report as submitted
Health and Environment Committee
Chairman, Lion Martin Hill, report as submitted
Sight & LEHP, Lion Linda Cross, report as submitted
Speech & Hearing, Lion Rosemary Eynon, No report.
Diabetes, Lion Barbara Dutton, report as submitted
Learning Disabilities/Special Olympics, Lion Lorraine Shipley,report as submitted
MiaB/Medic Alert, Lion Chris Haynes, report as submitted.
Environment, Lion Bob Dutton, report as submitted
International Relations & Europa Forum
Chairman, Lion Femi Onabolu, report as submitted
North Sea Lions, PDG Lion John Bush, report as submitted
LCIF, Lion Bill Ranautta, report as submitted
Water Projects, Lion Carole Moseley, report as submitted
Street Children, Lion Angie Wytcherley, report as submitted
International Relations, Lion Anita Bedi, report as submitted
Youth Committee
Chairman, Lion Christine Moss, report as submitted
Young Leaders in Service, Lion Janet Long, report as submitted
Young Ambassador, Lion Cath Kendall, report as submitted
Youth Exchange, Lion Jackie Williams, report as submitted
Life Skills, Lion Terry Smith, report as submitted
Leo Coordinator, Lion Richard Williams, report as submitted
Communications Committee
Chairman, PDG Lion Mike Cooke, report as submitted
Webmaster, Lion Joy Haffner, report as submitted
Public Relations, Lion Terrie Knibb, report as submitted
Midland News/Lion Liaison, Lion Ken Barker, report as submitted
Service & Projects, PDG Lion Mike Cooke, report as submitted
Competitions, Lion Dave Smith, report as submitted
Almoner, PDG Lion Mavis Cooke, report as submitted
Long Range Planning Committee
Chairman, Lion Heather Jeavons, report as submitted
G.M.T.
GMT Coordinator, PDG Lion Heather Lee, report as submitted
GMT Liaison-Extension, PDG Lion Doug Cross, report as submitted
GMT District Registrar, Lion Ann Pemberton, report as submitted
Global Leadership Team
GLT Coordinator, Lion Pauline Fanti, report as submitted
Training Officer, Lion Phil White, report as submitted
Finance and Administration Committee
Chairman, Lion Ian Haffner, report as submitted
Constitution, Nominations & Resolutions Officer, PDG Lion Wim Hoogerwerf, report as submitted
Convention Host Chair, Lion Chris Burrows, report as submitted
Events/Lion Tamer, Lion John Barnes, report as submitted
Health & Safety Officer, Lion Ray Stevens, report as submitted
Insurance Officer, PDG Lion Suresh Gohil, report as submitted
Vulnerable Persons Officer, Lion Eric Hughes, report as submitted
Governor’s Team Reports
Immediate Past District Governor, PDG Lion Paul Anstice, report as submitted
1st Vice District Governor, Lion Ian Haffner, report as submitted
2nd Vice District Governor, Lion Heather Jeavons, report as submitted
Past District Governor Liaison, PDG Lion Doug Cross, report as submitted
All reports having been presented, District Governor Lion Simon Moss, called for the acceptance of all the reports, “En Bloc”.
Proposed by Lion Ian Haffner, Seconded by PDG Lion Henry Woodgate – carried.
District Governor thanked all Officers for their excellent work during his year in office.
District Governor Simon then presented a Gifton behalf of the Cabinet and Clubs in the District to PDG Lion Paul Anstice.
Resolutions.
The District Constitution, Nominations and Resolutions Officer, PDG Lion Wim Hoogerwerf, informed Convention of the Rules and Procedures for introducing Resolutions
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Resolution Number 1.
Submitted by District 105M Cabinet.
Proposed by Lion Ian Haffner
Seconded by Lion Neil Chisholm
“This Convention resolves that, in order to ensure the approved administrative expenses of District 105M for the fiscal year 2014/2015, the Annual Subscription remain at £10.00pa per Lion Member. The subscription to be payable in two (2) instalments of £5.00 on 1st August 2014, based upon membership at 30th June 2014 and £5.00 on 1st February 2015, based upon membership at 31st December 2014.”
The resolution was duly voted upon and having received the required 2/3rds majority was announced as carried.
Resolution Number 2.
Submitted by District 105M Cabinet
Proposed by Lion Ian Haffner
Seconded by Lion Neil Chisholm
Surplus on District Charity Appeals.
“This Convention agrees that where an appeal for charitable funds from Clubs and others, has met its target and there is a surplus in excess of the amount needed to fulfil the appeal; then such surplus shall be applied to the Lion Clubs International 105M Charity General Fund.
The resolution was duly voted upon and having received the required simple majority was announced as carried.
Resolution Number 3
Submitted by District 105M Cabinet
Proposed by Lion Heather Jeavons (Malvern Hills LC)
Seconded by Lion Ian Haffner (Worcester LC)
District 105M Constitution – Article 8 Elections, Section 4
“This Convention agrees that in SECTION 4, after “lots will be drawn to decide successful candidate”Add new sentences:
For the election of Second Vice District Governor only; if there is more than one candidate for the office, then delegates shall have the option to vote for “none of the above”. If the “none of the above” option has a simple majority then no candidate shall be declared elected, by the District Governor.
The resolution was duly voted upon and having received the required 2/3rds majority was announced as carried.
Presentation by Health Committee.
Members of the Health Committee gave a presentation, both verbal and PowerPoint, regarding their different portfolios.
Presentation on MD Convention
PDG Lion Dave Seager (Bolton L.C) gave a presentation on the forthcoming Multiple District Convention to be held in Manchester (10th – 11th may 2014)
Convention retired for Lunch at 12.30
The second session of the District 105M Convention was called to order at 13.25 by Sergeant at Arms, PDG Lion Ron Cross
Sergeant at Arms gave an update on the numbers attending Convention.
64 Delegates, 37 Clubs represented.
The Lions Purposes was read by Lion Danielle Benn, Hinckley & Burbage Lions Club.
Presentation by Youth Committee
Members of the Youth Committee gave a presentation, both verbal and PowerPoint, regarding their different portfolios.
District Young Ambassador Winner, Abigail Lake, addressed Convention during this presentation.
Presentation by International Committee
Members of the International Committee gave a presentation regarding their different portfolios.
District Governor, Simon Moss, presented Lion Bill Ranautta with the L.C.I.F. Helping Hand Award.
Presentation on 2014 Europa Forum
PCC Lion Andy Pemberton gave a presentation (DVD & PowerPoint) on the forthcoming Europa Forum to be held in Birmingham. (31st October – 2nd November 2014)
Election Results for District Governor, 1st Vice District Governor and 2nd Vice District Governor (2014/2015)
District Governor, Lion Simon Moss announced the results:
District Governor Elect (2014/2015)Lion Ian Haffner.
1st Vice District Governor (2014/2015)Lion Heather Jeavons
2nd Vice District Governor (2043/2015)Lion John Gray.
District Governor Elect, Lion Ian Haffner, outlined his plans for the forthcoming year and thanked Convention for their continuing support.
Competition Winners
District Governor, Lion Simon Moss and International Director, Lion KennethPersson left the stage to present the competition awards which were announced by the Sergeant at Arms. PDG Lion Ron Cross.
Peace PosterMohamed Aslam sponsored by Birmingham Chinatown Lions Club. Unfortunately Mohamed could not bepresent, so District Governor agreed to present the trophy at a later date.
Young AmbassadorAbigail Lake, sponsored by ShirleyLions Club.
Environmental PhotoLion Mike Blaxland, Kingswinford & Stourbridge L.C.
Environmental TrophyCastle Bromwich & District Lions Club.
Youth Exchange (Individual)Lion Harry Fry, Aldridge Lions Club
Travelling LionShirley Lions Club
Golf CompetitionMen: Lion John Broughton, Shakespeare L.C.
Ladies:Lion Maureen Whitmore, Kingswinford & Stourbridge L.C.
P.D.G. Lion Brian Burgess
WebsiteSandwell Lions Club
Press & P.R.Shirley Lions Club.
ScrapbookCastle Bromwich & District Lions Club.
Convention 1st TimersLion Jaap de Jonge, Shirley Lions Club.
District Governor thanked Lion Dave Smith for his hard work in organising the District Competitions.
International Director’s Address
International Director, Lion Kenneth Persson (Sweden) addressed Convention.
He expanded on how technology had advanced over the years and that Clubs should continue to keep up with these advancements.
Clubs should use the Social Media to communicate with our communities.
When campaigning for members, we should approach youth as a group in preference to individuals.
Most of all we should continue to have fun
District Governor thanked International Director Kenneth and presented him with a donation to LCIF and his Friendship Banner and Pin.
Presentations by District Governor
District Governor, Simon Moss, presented Lion President Ken Bate with P.D.G. Lion Norman Allen’s 50 year chevron, as Norman was unable to be at Convention. Lion Norman joined Lions on 1st June 1964.
The District Governor presented the following awards assisted by International Director Lion Kenneth Persson:
International President’s Certificate of Appreciation:
Carole Moseley, Water Projects Officer
Lorraine Shipley, Physical & Learning Disabilities Officer
Lion President Danielle Benn, Hinckley & Burbage Lions Club
Sandwell Lions Club
Birmingham Chinatown Lions Club
District Governor Appreciation Award
Lion Phil White
Zone Chairman Praful Modi
Club Excellence Award
Kidderminster & District Lions Club
Market Harborough Lions Club
Marston Green & District Lions Club
Northampton 80 Lions Club
Shakespeare Lions Club
Wellesbourne Lions Club
Announcementof Bid to Host Convention 2016
Lion John Barnes announced that a proposed Host club has yet to be found. Venue to be arranged.
Presentation for District Convention 2015
Lion Paul Murphy and Sandwell Lions Club gave an entertaining presentation regarding the District 105M Convention 2015, to be held at the Park Inn by Radisson, Bromsgrove.
Any Other Business
No written notices for Any Other Business had been received. Lion Ray Stephens, Health & Safety Officer requested that Clubs complete the Statement of Intent and return it to him as soon as possible.
Closing remarks and Thanks
District Governor, Lion Simon Moss invited Convention Chair Lion Chris Burrows and members of the organising committee to assemble in front of the Top Table. He thanked Lion Chris and his team for all their hard work in putting together this Convention and asked Convention to show their appreciation.
District Governor Simon Moss thanked the following Lions for their support at Convention.
District Secretary Lion Pauline Hoogerwerf
Events Officer Lion John Barnes