Lions Club of Victor Harbor & Port Elliot
Service From the Heart
Lions are a family like no other. And with our hearts united in service, we will lift up our communities all over the world. Because in times of great need, only a greater passion for service can make the world a better place for all people.
World Diabetes Day November 14th 2024
The Lions Club of Victor Harbor & Port Elliot is very lucky in having a very talented Secretary Chris Ramsey above who is also the Chairperson for Diabetes of District 201 C2.
The following are inserts from a Webinar Chris Ramsey put together.
World Diabetes Day is a very special day in the calendar for people with diabetes and the communities that support them. We celebrate World Diabetes Day, on this Day as it is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1921.
Chris Ramsey has had family members diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and having a family member being diagnosed has given Chris an open eyes experience of this disease. Due to this Chris decided to take this quest on through her love of the Lions Organisation, and become the Chairperson of District 201 C2 (being the District her Club is situated).
Having a healthy diet can assist with the management of diabetes. Complications can impact many areas of the body including heart, brain, kidneys, eyes and feet.
As we get older two million Australians are believed to have pre-diabetes. If left untreated, it may develop into type 2 diabetes in 5 to 10 years. Type 2 Diabetes is likely to be diagnosed in 85 to 90% of the population. Genetic and environmental factors can matter so see your doctor and get tested.
Exercise – Relaxation techniques such as meditation, listening to music, playing an instrument, yoga, Tai Chi or gardening can help to reduce stress and assist you to practice mind-fulness.
Discuss areas of diabetes, self management that you find challenging with your health professional.
Set small achievable and realistic goals to overcome any barriers to your self-management.
Should anyone have concerns regarding this disease or any other concerns, go to your Doctor and get regular checks particularly as we get older.
WELCOME TO OUR BEAUTIFUL PUPPY “VICTOR”
His story begins with his birth on the 13th June 2023 at ALHD Breeding Centre to mother Poppy”.
His training began within 8 weeks of being in the centre. Victor was exposed to wearing a collar, being brushed, having his nails trimmed, ears cleaned and being handled from a very young age. To succeed in our world he has been exposed to sounds at very low levels and increased over time. He has slowly been introduced to the outside world in the puppy play area at ALHD to freely investigate, manipulate and interact with small and safe o stables. Crate training has been introduced to ensure Victor is conditioned to going in and out of the crate by choice and not being scared of the door being closed.
On Tuesday 8th August was an exciting day when Victor went into his foster home. The foster carer came to ALHD training centre to collect Victor which took just over an hour as Mary from the Puppy Team and Laura from the Medical Alert team needed to go over the care and training of Victor with Pam Victor’s foster carer. It was lovely seeing the excitement when Pam met Victor for the first time.
Thank you to everyone involved with ALHD for all the work you do with these beautiful puppies. Watch this space for updates of pictures and information on Victor. We will all be lining up for puppy cuddles…💕
Thank you Australian Lions Hearing Dogs and Foster Pam for all the work you did with Victor…what a little star he has become💕🐾
Our Club Meetings
WORK MEETING – First Tuesday every month 6.30 for 7.00 pm at the Gospel Centre, George Main Road, Victor Harbor, South Australia (opposite the Victor Harbor High School, parking available at the Civic Centre) and in the front of the Gospel Centre.
DINNER MEETINGS – Third Tuesday of every month are held at the Crown Hotel (2 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor, South Australia). If you are a visiting Lion and wish to come to a dinner meeting, please contact our Secretary or President.
Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Lions are involved in many projects throughout the year and we never miss an opportunity to celebrate especially when Father Christmas is about. A quick snap from our Christmas dinner at the Crown Hotel Victor Harbor. A big thank you to the Crown for the wonderful service and meals you have supplied in 2023.
Club BBQ January 2024
Victor Harbor & Port Elliot Lions held their annual Club BBQ dinner on the 23rd January 2024 at Kent Reserve.
Our Club BBQ trailer does a great job with three grills to cook on and a great serving area. The BBQ trailer is used at all our events and was purposely built by Lion Merv Mortimer for club use. Thank you Merv we are taking good care of it.
The day was very hot but by 5pm the temperature had dropped and the evening was beautiful and barmy.
We all enjoyed a wonderful selection of salads and sweets prepared by members and a wonderful selection of meats from Indulgent meats at Port Elliot…always beautiful thank you guys. The club uses Indulgent meats for all our events, their products never disappoint.
Check out the About Us page to find out more about this dynamic, effective club where there is fellowship, good times, meeting people, service to the community, learning new skills, leadership and personal development
