A member of the South Vermont Lions Club since 1985, he has held many offices within the association, including club president, district governor, council chairperson and GMT area leader. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including a Membership Advancement Key, Club President Excellence Award, two International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and nine International President’s Awards. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
We have an exciting line up of guest presenters for this year’s convention.
Stay tuned for more updates.
David Horne, CEO
Lions Hearing Dogs
Tamme Golding-Holbrook
Eye Bank of SA
Lions Mobile Skin Cancer Screening Project
Clare Lions Club
Gleeson Wetlands
Bronwyn Chant
Craniofacial Australia
Owen Crees
Angel Flight
Prof. David Thomas
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Jerry Packer
Motor Neurone Disease SA
Please note this program is subject to change as activities are confirmed.
10:00am – Cabinet Meeting (Meeting Room 3)
1:00pm – Registration Opens at Thebarton Community Centre
2:00pm – SA Police Band
2:30pm – Convention Opening & Flag Ceremony
3:10pm – AGM / Nominations / Business
3:55pm – Welcome by Judy Glastonbury, DG of Lions District C2
4:00pm – Afternoon Tea & Voting
4:20pm – Business & Results
5:00pm – Address by Tony Benbow OAM, Lions International Director
5:15pm – Close of Friday Session
6:30pm – Civic Ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor at the Adelaide Town Hall
All events will be held at the Thebarton Community Centre (Corner South Road & Ashwin Parade, Torrensville) unless otherwise stated – please refer to full Convention Program for details.
8:00am – Registration Opens at the Thebarton Community Centre
8:45am – Call to Order
9:00am – Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (David Horne)
9:30am – Motor Neurone Disease (Jerry Packer)
10:00am – Clare Lions Club: Gleeson Wetlands Project (Pat Williams)
10:30am – Morning Tea (catered)
10:45am – Craniofacial Australia (Bronwyn Chant & Damian Dewit)
11:15am – Eyebank SA (Tamme Golding-Holbrook)
11:45am – Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Professor David Thomas)
12:30pm – Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Peace Poster Voting
1:30pm – Youth of the Year District Final
3:00pm – Lions Skin Cancer Screening Project (Rob Royal)
3:30pm – Afternoon Tea (Governor Arrives)
3:45pm – Angel Flight (Owen Crees)
4:15pm – Youth of the Year District Final Results & Presentations
4:45pm – Close of Saturday Sessions
7:00pm – Formal Gala Dinner with SAPOL & Lions Citizen of the Year Award
All events will be held at the Thebarton Community Centre (Corner South Road & Ashwin Parade, Torrensville) unless otherwise stated – please refer to full Convention Program for details.
7:45am – Gourmet Breakfast
9:00am – Remembrance Ceremony
10:00am – Closing Flag Ceremony
10:15am – Closing Remarks by District Governor, Megan Butler
10:30am – Convention Close
11:00am – 4pm – Lions Community Family Fun Day at Kings Reserve (adjacent to Thebarton Community Centre)
All events will be held at the Thebarton Community Centre (Corner South Road & Ashwin Parade, Torrensville) unless otherwise stated – please refer to full Convention Program for details.
Adelaide is an amazing city with so much to offer whether you live in the city or you are just visiting for the convention.
Photo Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission.
We have put together a selection of potential accommodation options to suit a range of budgets and accommodation styles. For more information, please visit their websites and book direct.
Comfort Inn Regal Park (SPONSOR)
44 Barton Terrace East, North Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8267 3222
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Rydges South Park Adelaide
(special rates)
1 South Terrace, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8216 0300
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Largs Pier Hotel
(SPONSOR)
198 Esplanade, Largs Bay
Ph: (08) 8449 5666
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Walkers Arms Hotel
(SPONSOR)
36 North East Road, Walkerville
Ph: (08) 8344 8022
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Levi Park Caravan Park
1A Harris Road, Vale Park
Ph: (08) 8344 2209
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City Park Hotel
471 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8223 1444
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Hilton
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8217 2000
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City West Motel
98b Henley Beach Road, Mile End
Ph: (08) 8443 6449
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Rex Hotel
172-176 Richmond Road, Marleston
Ph: (08) 8443 8188
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Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide
125 North Terrace, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8407 8888
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Hotel Grand Chancellor
18 Currie Street, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8112 8888
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Adelaide Riviera
31-34 North Terrace, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8212 1700
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Adelaide Shores at West Beach
Military Road, West Beach
Ph: (08) 8355 7320 (Caravan Park)
Ph: (08) 8355 7360 (Resort)
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Adelaide Caravan Park
46 Richmond Street, Hackney
Ph: (08) 8363 1566
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The 2017 201 C1 Lions District Convention will be like no other!
Help us celebrate 100 years of Lionism!
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We invite companies and businesses to become a sponsor of our Convention as we would like to feature and promote both small and large South Australian businesses, particularly those that have made, and are continuing to make, significant contributions to our state.
For more information, view our Sponsorship Schedule or contact Tony Pederick on (08) 8269 5260.
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The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide Inc. is honoured to be the host club for the Lions 201 C1 District Convention 2017.
The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide was chartered in 1961 and was the first Lions Club in South Australia.
We are proud to support and serve the community through numerous projects including, but certainly not limited to, providing blankets for the homeless, Fred’s Van, the SAPOL and Lions Citizen of the Year Award, Lions Children of Courage Awards and many many more,
Phone: (08) 8269 5260
Email: secretary@201c1convention.com.au
Postal: PO Box 139, Walkerville SA 5081
District Governor: Megan Butler
Convention Chairman: Tony Pederick OAM
Convention Secretary & PR: Petrea Stacey
Committee Members:
Ray Najar
Robin Coleman
Peter Panagaris
Don Pritchard
David Parrish
Frank Gratton