SECTION 1 – HEALTH
NAME: Martin Hill OFFICE: Health Committee Chairman
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
Met prior to last Cabinet to review all areas (except Speech & Hearing); approved redistribution of existing stocks of MIAB bottles.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
(1) Attending Castle Bromwich & District Club at their invitation to discuss the “Health” projects on the DG’s list for donations.
(2) Further support the portfolio holders, particularly the Speech & Hearing Officer
NAME: Linda Cross OFFICE: Sight Officer
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
I am trying to seek information from each club as to the involvement that they have with the LEHP material, whether they put on an event for World Sight Day and whether they collect used spectacles. This is an ongoing programme of mine and I hope to have information available soon.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
I intend to complete my survey. I also want to encourage clubs to think about combining Diabetes and Sight events as they can be so closely related.
NAME: Barbara Dutton OFFICE: Diabetes Officer 105m
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
I continue to send out emails for general circulation providing more information to clubs concerning diabetes in the hope that it will encourage them to hold awareness events. To date I have received a total of 42 responses resulting in 14 actual events being arranged. I had hoped for more.
I attended a meeting with Martin Mason MD diabetes officer with four other diabetes officers on Sat.18th January which was extremely productive and we are generally advocating risk assessment questionnaires being completed on line to absolve us from any risk of litigation as the logistics of arranging finger prick blood tests are more difficult to arrange.
Unfortunately the meeting we had with Davina Patel in December, concerning the problems experienced with the Tesco collection has not produce the results that we had hoped for and the MD officer Martin is arranging to meet with a more senior representative from Diabetes UK.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
I will be attending a further D.O. meeting in March when we are planning to collate all existing diabetes information and update the website so we present a more corporate image.
Meanwhile I will continue to send regular emails for general circulation. I am going to focus on type 1 in children which does cause anxiety both in the child and their parents when the child has to often self inject up to five times a day. I will also be pestering zone chair persons to invite me to speak at a future meeting with the expectation that more actual events can be arranged.
NAME: Lorraine Shipley OFFICE: Physical & Learning Disabilities &
DATE: February 2014 Special Olympics
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
Have become involved in a Leicestershire-wide project named “Sudden Cardiac Death: Strategies for prevention via partnerships between health, education and charitable services”. The aim of the project is to improve the UK performance on survival after Cardiac arrest by establishing secondary school based training for life saving resuscitation supported by public access AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators). All Leicester/Leicestershire schools will be included (to date all invited agreed to participate) ie a comprehensive approach to teach lifesaving skills. Training Manikins and AEDs will be donated to participating schools to enable all Leicestershire teenagers to be introduced to emergency heart care.
Training & funding will be obtained by utilising a joined up approach between: Schools, University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), BHF, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Local and national charities such as the East Midlands Pacemaker Fund, Joe Humphries Memorial Trust, Arrhythmia Alliance and of course – Lions Clubs.
Letters requesting help from Leicestershire Clubs in our District have been sent to their Presidents with our DG’s permission. There are an equal number of Leicestershire Clubs in District E, so will send letters out when I have permission from their DG.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
To write to all Leicestershire Clubs in E district asking for help with the project. I will attend the launch meeting in Leicester at the end of Feb & attend training for the trainers & report back.
NAME: Chris Haynes OFFICE: MIAB/Medic Alert
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
MIAB
Have passed onto clubs any requests for bottles.
I have still not received from the MD officer any information about the new supplier of bottles or when we will be in a position to relaunch MIAB in the district.
Will Zone chairman please pass onto your clubs that I do not hold any stocks of bottles, any requests should be sent to MDHQ
MEDIC ALERT
I have been informed that our contact at Medic Alert has left the company, and at the time of writing this report we have not been informed about her replacement, this will be our sixth change of contact in less than 3 years
If you need to contact Medic Alert contact them via or call 0800581420
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING
To continue to offer support to the clubs in the district as and when required.
To promote MIAB to those clubs in the district not yet using them.
NAME: Bob Dutton OFFICE: Environmental
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
I have continued to publicize the two environmental competitions ie The Environmental Photo Competition which is an international event organized by LCI and the Neil Chisholm Award for the best environmental project in the District in the year up to the District Convention. As far as I am aware there has been only one response for the photo contest this year and time is now up. The final date for the Neil Chisholm Award is the District Convention on 21st March.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
To continue to encourage clubs to become involved in environmental schemes such as litter clearance, garden maintenance and similar projects and to inspire the general public to do the same.
SECTION 2 - INTERNATIONAL
NAME: Femi Onabolu OFFICE: Chairman International Committee
DATE: February 2014 Europa Forum Officer
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
· Held two committee meetings
· Attended Committees’ Chairpersons meeting with DG & VDGs
· Delivered talk on “Adopt an International Project” to Warwick and Castle Bromwich Lions Clubs.
· Attended MD International Relations Officers meeting at the MDHQ.
· Assisted Committee members on issues where and when requested
· Sent reminder e-mails through webmaster.
· Spoke on phone personally to some Clubs Presidents and Zone Chairmen in promotion of “Adopt an International Project”.
· Followed up on the publicity and arrangements for the Europa Forum 2014 being hosted in Birmingham by MD 105 from 30th October to 2nd November.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
(1) Follow up on obtaining sponsoring Clubs for:
(a) The Fendall Village Elementary School building in Monrovia, Liberia, at the cost of of £5, 500.00, and the Sanitary and Toilet facilities at the cost of £1,500.00.
(b) Promotion of the Water Pumps Project in Terai District of Nepal.
(2) Continue to support Committee members especially the new first year members.
(3) Brainstorm for new ideas in bringing the International Committee up to date.
NAME: Anita Bedi OFFICE: International Relations
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
Visit to the Zone meeting
Attended committee meeting
Made future meeting appointments
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
To attend cabinet meeting
To make more calls to the zone chairs to arrange the meeting
To join another international committee officer for the zone visit
NAME: John Bush OFFICE: North Sea Lions Officer
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
• Kept in touch with fellow NSL Officers.
• Promoted NSL to District M.
• Requested £100 Donation to NSL from Clubs
• Supported International Committee.
• Confirmed completion of Amala/NSL Project.
OBJECTIVES:
· To continue to promote NSL to Clubs.
• To continue to support International Committee
NAME: Lion Bill Ranautta OFFICE: LCIF Co-ordinator
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
Due to great pressure at work earlier and my recent return from India after three months, I have not been able to do what I was intending to do this year. However, I am doubling up on my efforts to make up for the lost time and do what is necessary.
I have attended two International Committee Meetings so far this year.
The total donation figures recorded from Dist. 105M to LCIF during the year 2013-14 are as follows:-
Measles £460
Undesignated MJF £200
Total £660
In addition to the above total, I have sold 150 pounds worth Members Contributing Pins so far this year.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
I intend to attend two Zone Meetings, Zone A and B when I have received the confirmation. I also intend to visit 6-10 targeted Clubs this year. I am also trying to organise a Bollywood Nite to raise funds for LCIF.
NAME: Carole Moseley OFFICE: Water Project Officer
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None required
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
1. Attended International Officers Meeting MDHQ 9 November 2013
2. Visits and presentation made at Droitwich Lion's Club and Zone I on 14 & 28 November respectively
3. Advised 105M Clubs of approval of Nepal Project and my availability to present the Project at Zone/Club Meeting.
4. Advised by email, PDG Biju, Nepal, of Project Approval and steps being taken to raise the money in order to commence a roll-out of 5 pipelines in the Terai.
5. Reminded Zone Chairmen of my availability to present the Project at a future Zone meeting.
6. Requested information from District Treasurer on progress to date and past data on Clubs who have supported the Wells project.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
1. Presentation to be made at Zone F Meeting 19 February 2014
2. Will pursue further Zone visits.
3. Planning to make 3 Club presentations in February 2014
NAME: Angie Wytcherley OFFICE: Street Children
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
· I have given talks at Zone F, Zone I and Zone C Meetings which I believe were well received. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to explain the work carried out by The Railway Children Organisation.
· I was given the opportunity of talking at a Zone Meeting at the beginning of September but unfortunately had other commitments. I have requested another date and await their reply. Two others expressed interest and said they would get back to me with a date. I hope to receive further bookings shortly.
· I am in regular contact with The Railway Children Organisation, receiving updates from them. Whenever I am asked questions I cannot answer immediately, I contact The Railway Children Organisation who are very prompt with their replies.
· I have requested more leaflets from the organisation and hope to have these shortly.
· The £18 raised at Autumn Forum has been paid in to the District Treasurer. Thank you very much to all those who contributed.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
· Continually strive to improve presentation.
· Make contact again with the remaining Zone Chairmen.
· Continue to keep in contact with the Railway Children Organisation
· Attend District Convention and have more information available for the attendees.
SECTION 3 – YOUTH
NAME: Christine Moss OFFICE: Youth Committee Chairman
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
I was lucky enough to attend the District Young Ambassador final on the 24th November and listened to four very inspirational young people talk about their activities. It is never easy to choose and I don’t envy the judges, but congratulations to Abigail Lake sponsored by Shirley Lions for winning and I wish her the best of luck at the MD finals in February. This was a particularly enjoyable District Young Ambassador final for me as there were more candidates than last year and therefore more clubs involved. I was also very proud to see Janet and Terry (other members of my committee) helping out on the day and giving Cath some support for such a difficult event to organise and hold. Thank you all.
Unfortunately, due to other commitments I am unable to attend the MD Young ambassador final this year, but would encourage anyone who is free on the 23rd February to go along and listen to these young people and the wonderful, activities they are up to.
ACTIONS PLANNED BEFORE NEXT MEETING:
Take forward ideas on attending Education Shows as put forward by Terry Smith (Life Skills)
Attend Youth Committee Meeting 16th February 2014
Represent Janet at MD YLiS Meeting 22nd February
Attend MD Youth Committee Meeting 2nd March
NAME: Janet Long OFFICE: Young Leaders in Service
DATE: February 2014
DECISIONS REQUIRED: None
ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST MEETING:
¨ Region and zone chairmen contacted to let them know that youth committee members will share zone visits and have information on all youth projects and offered to visit the zones/clubs in the region that I am covering (Region 1).
¨ 29 GOLD awards completed – Kettering and District Lions (26), Kidderminster (2), Worcester (1).
¨ 28 SILVER awards completed – Kettering District Lions (21), Corby & District (1), Droitwich (3), Kidderminster (1), Worcester (2)
¨ Certificates and letters requested from Oakbrook and badges ordered for all awards completed.
¨ Newsletter article submitted.
¨ Input into redesign of new log books – will now be on A4 sized sheet to record hours in a tri-fold book.
¨ Arranged with MD Officer to amend poster on MD website so that clubs could add their own details.
¨ Attended Autumn Forum and had a stand for Young Leaders in Service.
¨ Sent out log books to group in Barnt Green and passed details to Bromsgrove Lions to monitor.