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Our members enjoy acknowledging the service and commitment of their colleagues. Awards represent a donation to our humanitarian causes in the name of a valued member.

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Members can use the Award Database to search for an individual and download a list of awards in their name, or to print a personalised certificate showing these awards.

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Please note this database will be updated periodically as information becomes available from the Foundations and Projects. But please understand we do not want to spoil any surprises so they may be a delay in the information available.

If you know of a Lion whose enthusiasm, ingenuity and resourcefulness has made a difference, please contact magazine@lions.org.au to share their story.

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LCIF - Melvin Jones Fellowships

LCIF – Melvin Jones Fellowship

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“Once in every generation or era a man appears and in his fleeting hour upon this stage leaves an indelible imprint upon the lives of his fellow men, and upon generations yet to come. Such a man was Melvin Jones. All over the world today he is the symbol of man’s concern for his fellow man” – Finis E Davis, International President at the time of the death of Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship may be used to recognise outstanding Lions or members of the general public who have made a significant

contribution to Lionism.

Approval for a Melvin Jones Fellowship is made by the Lions Clubs International Foundation Board and the following list is current as at April 2022

Any queries should be directed to: Lions Australia National Office – lcif.ops@lions.org.au

Hall of Fame

Tresise Fellowship

Australian Lions Foundation – William R Tresise Fellowship Award

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Visit www.alf.org.au for more information.

WILLIAM R. TRESISE MBE (1907- 1975)

As a National President of’ Apex in 1946, Bill unsuccessfully proposed the establishment of the Past Apexian Association, but being a determined fellow, he decided to establish one of the American Service clubs in Australia. Whilst in the USA in 1947 to attend the World Conference of Young Men’s Service Clubs, in which Apex was affiliated, he first met with the Executive Officers of the Kiwanis Association, then later with Past President Fred Smith and Melvin Jones of Lions Clubs International. From them he gained a contract to establish Lions Clubs in Australia. With the title of the Provisional District Governor, and financial support, he returned to Australia and formed the Lions Club of Lismore on July 12, 1947. The Lions Club of Murwillumbah followed in August 1948, but it was not until March 19, 1952 that the third Club, the Lions Club of Melbourne, was established.

Bill, who was in the timber hardware business, was active in politics, particularly at local government level. His eloquence and charm left an indelible impression on all with whom he came into contact. He served as District Governor in 1962-63. William R Tresise is recognised as the Founder of Lions in Australia. In honour of this, the Australian Lions Foundation has instituted the William R. Tresise Fellowship. A donation of $2,000 to the Foundation enables the donor to request this Award for presentation to a worthy recipient.

Stockdale Award

Australian Lions Foundation – Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award

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IAN M. STOCKDALE MBE (1921 – 1999)

Ian Stockdale was one of the most popular and respected members of our organisation. He was a true Christian gentleman who devoted his life to ensuring a bright future for others.

In 1941 Ian enlisted and served in New Guinea with the AIF and spent months in the Repatriation Hospital before returning to the real estate business. He married Lions Lady Rae in 1946 and, following travels to the USA where youth camps were commonplace; his love and concern for children and their future become one of his strong characteristics.

Ian served as District Governor of District 201M in 1969-70, as International Director from 1976 to 1978, and was awarded one of the Association’s highest awards, The Ambassador of Goodwill. In 1979 he was awarded the MBE.

Lions Licola Village was created from Ian’s ability to clearly visualise an opportunity and was purchased and converted to the facility as we know it today through his untiring work for the youth of the nation. In honour of his work, the Australian Lions Foundation has instituted the Ian M Stockade Humanitarian Award. A donation of $1,000 to the Foundation enables the donor to request this Award for presentation to a worthy recipient.

Richardson Award

Australian Lions Foundation – James D Richardson Award

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JAMES D. RICHARDSON BEM 1910‐1987

Jim Richardson was one of the most beloved and respected members of Lions in the formative years of the Association in Australia. He served in the Royal Australian Air force during the 1939‐45 world war before establishing himself in the Brunswick ‐ Mullumbimby area of New South Wales. Jim was the second District Governor to be elected in Australia in 1956‐57 and the first Australian to serve as a Director on the International Board of Directors in 1958. He was recognised internationally for his magnificent oratory, which held people spellbound at conventions and gatherings of Lions. The growth of new clubs (fifty‐two) during his year as District Governor was never approached again by any District Governor.

The demands he placed upon himself meant that he travelled enormous distances by road so that he could visit all his Clubs, attend to Association and other business, as well as run his hotel with the great support of his wife Pam. Jim suffered a Cerebral Thrombosis whilst attending the International Board meeting in New Orleans in 1959 and although he recovered after a long convalescence, he had lost his capacity to speak. He was never capable of carrying on a conversation or making a speech but continued to work for Lions at club level and attended conventions. James D. Richardson BEM was one of the most dedicated and respected early leaders of Lions in Australia. In recognition of him being our first Australian International Director, the Australian Lions Foundation has instituted the James D Richardson Honour Award. A donation of $500 to the Foundation enables the donor to request this Award for presentation to a worthy recipient.

Jenkins Fellow

Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation -Dr Harry Jenkins Fellow

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PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR DR THE HON HARRY JENKINS AM MSC MB BS BA (D.2005)

Harry joined Lions in 1961 as the Charter President of the Lions Club of Preston. He was elected District Governor of District 201F for the year 1968/69. He is a Life Member of Lions Clubs International, a Life Member of Multiple District 201 Past District Governors Association and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He has received a James D Richardson Award for Membership Development as District Governor. Harry has served as District Chairperson in a number of capacities, Membership Extension, Health and Welfare, Save Sight and Renal Dialysis. During the 1970’s he was, for some years, District Drug Awareness Chairperson and Chairperson of the Multiple District Committee on Drugs. In the latter part of the 1970’s he was a major supporter of forming a Lions Drug Foundation. To this end he received an invitation from International President Ebb Grindstaff to join the “Blue Ribbon” Committee and in 1983 attended a meeting of the International Committee on Drugs held in Chicago.

In 1983 Australian Lions formed an association with a non‐government national organisation, the Australian Foundation on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Harry served as Foundation Chairperson until his resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives and his appointment as Ambassador to Spain where he continued to interest himself in the activities of government and non‐government drug programs. Harry spent some 25 years serving State and Federal politics before his retirement. He was the Patron of the Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation for many years. For the past 25 years he had been progressively disabled with Motor Neurone Disease and was latterly confined to a wheelchair. He was an active Club Officer and continued to carry out speaking engagements until near his death, with the support of his wife, Wendy, who is also a Past District Governor.

McLardie Award

Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation – James McLardie Award

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JAMES McLARDIE AWARD ‐ Lion James (Jim) McLardie OAM (d.2002)

Lion Jim joined Lions in 1958 in the Lions Club of Bondi. In 1960 Jim was chosen by the then Director General of Lions, Roy Keaton, to serve as Australian Secretary for Lions Clubs International. He was to serve in that position through a tremendous growth period, over 1000 Lions Clubs, for Lions in Australia.

Lion Jim was instrumental in commencing many of Lions Australia’s projects over the many years he was involved. These included Lion Mints and Christmas Cakes, which today are major fundraisers for Lions Clubs. In addition, he initiated the expansion of the Odyssey House Drug Rehabilitation Programme and was at the forefront of starting the Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation back in the early eighties.

Lion Jim could motivate and inspire people as few can through his words, through his passion and through his innate empathy for those around him.

He passed away in May 2002 and is survived by his wife Marjorie and three children, Joanne, Greg and Lynne.

Follow Your Dream

The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia FELLOWSHIP AWARD

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Lions Clubs International – info@tfydfa.com.au
Website: www.tfydfa.com.au

All correspondence to:
Secretary General
The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia
4 Pepperina Place, Carlingford NSW 2118
info@tfydfa.com.au

Objectives:
To support disadvantaged children and women here in Australia, particularly in the areas of education, health and hardship.
Thank you for your support of A$500 or more, for which you will be presented with an inscribed, “The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia FELLOWSHIP AWARD” Crystal Plaque

The Projects that TFYDFA has committed to support are:

2022-2023
To support LCIF in celebration of Lions Australia 75th Anniversary at Wenty Leagues Club:

The Board Trustees of TFYDFA along with their supporters made the donation $16,500 to LCIF in celebration of Lions Australia 75th Anniversary on 26th September 2022.
Some Fellow Lions of Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club made the donation $18,100 to LCIF in celebration of Lions Australia 75th Anniversary on 26th September 2022.
Another donation $4,800 contributed by a few Fellow Lions of Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club for LCIF in celebration the New Clubs Combined Charter Night on 26th May 2023.

2021-2022

$2,000 for Project Thomas Garcia, a 3 and half year old who is autistic and non-verbal.

Co-hosted the fundraising event via social media with Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club for the following beneficiaries:

$4,230 for Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Shan Dao in Malaysia for buying thousand tons of rice for the hungers with COVID-19.
$3,970 to replace 7 computers for Changzhou Primary School in China due to severe flood damaged the school with 60 years of history.
$3,113.20 for Australian Childhood Cancer Research Foundation in support of the Coin Line Challenge World Guinness Record.
$6,650 for Australian Lions Foundation for helping out the victims of Australian Flood.
$310 for The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation to provide free meals to the homeless and hunger duration of the pandemic.
$100 for West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Lions Club in support of Recipes Book for Fish & Loaves Restaurant for homeless and hungry people.

2020-2021

$2,000 for Caringkids to buy the toys for the kids in support of toy box service.
$1,000 for Sutherland Shire Family Services for prevention of domestic violence.
$1,000 for the Davy Family in support of their daily needs care of Lions Club of Parramatta in November 2019.
In memory of late Henry Cheung, $2,000 donation by Lion Pearl Lin and fellow Lions of Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club for Nan Tien Buddhist Temple University at Wollongong in support of the education for the youth.

2019-2020

$4,000 for “Fa’avae Leadership Program”. The program is run as a partnership between NSW Police Force, Sutherland PCYC, Project Youth, Sutherland Shire Council and volunteers from within the Pacific Island and Maori community.
$20,000 for Taree Lions Club drought assistance.
$300 for Macquarie University Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Research Centre in support of teams of firefighters’ race to climb all 1504 stairs (98 floors) of the Sydney Tower Eye.
$1,300 for Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation (to match the donation of $650 with Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club for ALCMF).
$2,500 for district 201N3 Diabetes Foundation for co-hosted the fundraising event with Sydney Follow Your Dream Lions Club for NSW bushfires Rural Fire Services in December 2019 and February 2020.

beneficiaries are as follows:

$3,000 for two deceased volunteer firefighters’ families
G. Keaton & A. O ‘Dwyer.
$3,000 for LCIF to purchase the super water tank.
$3,500 for Rainbow Flat Rural Fire Brigade.
$500 for Madam Cecelia Lee of Chinese Opera to support the charity show for NSW Rural Fire Service.
$10,020 for NSW Rural Fire Services care of Chinese Opera Charity Show & Salvation Army at Hurstville Civic Hall.

2018-2019

Sponsorship us$5,000 by Madam Amy Ha in memory of Lion Dr William Chiu for China Council of Lions Clubs hosted by then LCI ‘the second session of essay contest of china visual impaired children” on the topic of “the future of peace” in 2018-2019.
$3,000 for project youth incorporated in support of Fa’avae Leadership Program.
$4,600 for scot netball club to help two Australian children have autism disorder to go to Fiji.

2017-2018

Sponsorship us$5,000 by Madam Amy Ha in memory of Lion Dr. William Chiu for China Council of Lions Clubs hosted by then LCI ‘the first session of essay contest of china visual impaired children on the topic of “The Future Of Peace” in 2017-2018.
$6,000 for Dyslexia Camps in South Australia (project cancelled).
$5,000 for assistance to a young boy “Jack” Timmins family in Western Sydney who is an autistic.
$5,000 to support Samatha Sturgess, an optometry student at Cairns University.
$6,116 for development of training the Cantonese Opera in memory of Lion Ruth Chong by SFYDLC.
$500 donation by Madam Amy Ha in support of diabetes awareness in memory of Lion Dr William Chiu.

2016-2017

$3,000 for women’s shelter in Maitland NSW.
$500 to support Norfolk Island school debating team to Sydney.
$10,000 for district Q2 to support the birthing mums in PNG.
$5,000 for Lisa Harnum Foundation supports and empowers families affected by domestic violence.
$5,000 for Autism Community Network to provide scholarships to children, young people or adults with complex needs to access educational programs.

2015-2016

$75,000 to support 100 families in some “Smart Indian Villages”.
$2,160 for Girl Guides SA INC. As 3 days school camping in Leigh Creek SA.
$5,000 to assist and support non-verbal autistic young children to speak (kids communicate project).
$5,000 for McGrath Foundation (breast cancer).
$5,000 for St. Ives Lions Club to support the funding for manual wheelchairs.
$220,000 donation by Madam Amy Ha and fellow lions to support Lion Dr William Chiu Scholarship Foundation for University of Western Sydney.

2014-2015

$20,000 for Nepal earthquake rehabilitation.
$4,000 for sponsoring the concert of “Reaching for The Star” hosted by Chinese Parent’s Association Children with Disabilities Inc.
$5,000 to support Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF).

2013-2014

$18,000 to support 220 children’s feeding program in India for disadvantaged school children for a period of 9 months.
$6,525 to replace 15 computers for Dungog High School in Maitland NSW Australia.

2012-2013

$7,500 donated to 100 Indian families and beginning of the micro economics project for 100 sewing machines to 100 women.

“GENERAL DONATIONS”

to support disadvantaged children and women here in Australia, particularly in the areas of education, health and hardship.
to assist other not for profit organisations who implement programs to meet the above objective of assisting disadvantaged women and children.

“THE LION DR. WILLIAM CHIU SCHOLARSHIP”

These scholarships are to assist families who cannot afford to fund their child to a university.

All scholarships will go to the university of western Sydney, for bachelor programs on behalf of the chosen scholars within the following areas of study: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, teaching, architecture etc.

All students who receive the scholarships will become “Youth Ambassadors” for The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia. They will help in distributing and sharing information about the foundation whenever the opportunity arises through their daily activities.

Helen Keller Fellowship

Australian Lions Hearing Dogs – Helen Keller Fellowship

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Established in 2008, the Helen Keller Fellowship acknowledges outstanding contributions in community service of it’s recipients.

The Fellowship is named after Helen Keller who advocated throughout her life for the rights of all people with disabilities, especially those who were deaf, blind or deafblind. Helen Keller has a strong connection to Lions Clubs International, where at a speech to the International Convention in 1925 she challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” Helen Keller Fellowship recipients are awarded a brass plaque on a wooden base and a lapel pin in acknowledgement of their award. Enquiries regarding Helen Keller Fellowships can be made to info@lionshearingdogs.com.au

Coulthard Award

Lions Eye Health Program‐Australia

Click here to search and/or download the latest list of Dr Bob Coulthard AM Recognition Award Recipients

Dr Bob Coulthard is one of the best known and respected members of our organisation in Australia and Overseas.

“Dr Bob” as he is fondly referred to, is an unequalled source of information on the International scene having been a regular at Conventions, forums and similar gatherings since the mid ‘80’s.

Bob Coulthard joined the Lions Club of Marion SA in 1963 and has served four terms as President. He was District Governor of S3 in 1982‐83 and Council Chairman the following year. In 1965 he began over 30 years’ Save Sight activities when he helped organise the first major

Lions sight project in South Australia – a week long programme of glaucoma screenings and education about preventable blindness.

Bob introduced amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) screening to Adelaide kindergartens in 1971, later extended throughout SA and NT. Through the next 15 years he conducted regular screenings for clubs in several districts with over 600,000 tests being completed in that time. The Lions Professorial Chair of Ophthalmology at Flinders University is largely a result of his leadership in helping to raise $400,000 to endow that appointment.

Bob was elected to the Lions International Board in 1988, and at his first board meeting he put forward a plan to establish a global sight conservation programme – now known as SightFirst, one of the largest sight related projects in the world.

In 1988 Bob was made a Member of the Order of Australia “for his services to the Lions Save Sight Foundation, both in Australia and Internationally, since 1965”

Once LEHP‐Australia expanded nationally Bob was the inaugural SA Coordinator and subsequently Deputy Chairman, serving in those roles for many years. In honour of Dr Bob’s contribution to LEHP and all sight related programs, LEHP‐Australia has instituted this award. A donation of $1000.00 to LEHP‐Australia enables the donor to request the award for presentation to a worthy recipient.

Contact details for those wishing to make a donation:

The Treasurer Lions Eye Health Program‐Australia,

PDG Bill Duncanson PO Box 86 Camperdown Vic 3260 bill.jeanette@duncanson.net.au

Application form can be found on the website: http://www.lehp.org.au

Award No 1 was presented to Dr Bob Coulthard himself by LEHP National Committee at the 2010 Mildura MD Convention

Life Membership

How can our Club apply for a Life Membership?

You can download the Life Membership Form here

To apply for Life Membership from MD201 (Australia), you’ll follow Lions International’s process, with your club and district involved. Here’s a clear, step‑by‑step guide.

1. Confirm the Lion is eligible

Work with your club president to confirm the member meets Lions International’s Life Membership criteria (as generally applied):

In good standing , and
Either:
- At least 20 years as a Lion (not necessarily consecutive), or
- At least 15 years as a Lion and at least 70 years of age

Because policies and fees can change, it’s wise to confirm the current criteria and fee with LCI:

Member Service Center: MemberServiceCenter@lionsclubs.org

2. Get formal approval from your club

At a club board meeting:

Put an item on the agenda:
“Recommendation for Life Membership – Lion [Full Name]”
Pass a motion such as:

“That the [Club Name] Lions Club recommends Lion [Full Name] for Life Membership in Lions Clubs International and approves payment of the Life Membership fee from [club / sponsor / other source].”
Record the mover, seconder, and result in the minutes.

Keep these minutes on file as your internal record.

3. Submit the Life Membership request

In MD201, the process is now handled through Lion Portal (MyLCI is retired).

As club secretary (or club administrator):

Go to Lion Portal : https://lionportal.org/
Sign in and open your club member list .
Select the member you wish to nominate for Life Membership.
Look for an option to change membership type / request Life Membership (wording may vary as Lion Portal is updated).
Complete the required details and submit the request.

If you cannot find the Life Membership option or are unsure of the exact steps:

Email MemberServiceCenter@lionsclubs.org
Include:
- Your name and role (e.g., club secretary)
- Club name and district (e.g., “Lions Club of [Name], District 201Q2, MD201 Australia”)
- Member’s name and member number
- That you are requesting Life Membership and need the current process in Lion Portal

They can either guide you through the online steps or provide any current form/process used for MD201.

4. Arrange payment of the Life Membership fee

A one‑time Life Membership fee is paid to Lions International .
After approval, the Life Member no longer pays international dues .
They may still be responsible for club, district, and multiple district dues , depending on MD201 policy and your club’s by‑laws.

Coordinate with your club treasurer to:

Confirm the current fee (via Member Service Center or district),
Make the payment as instructed by LCI,
Record it properly in your club accounts.

5. Confirm approval and recognise the Life Member

Once LCI processes the request:

The member’s status in Lion Portal will show as Life Member .
Your club can then:
- Arrange a presentation at a meeting, changeover, or special event,
- Present the Life Membership certificate and pin (if provided/ordered),
- Invite your District Governor or Cabinet Officer to attend, if possible.

6. Where to get help in MD201

For the most accurate, up‑to‑date guidance:

Support	How to contact
Lions International Member Service Center	MemberServiceCenter@lionsclubs.org
Contact LCI (web form)	https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/footer/contact-us
District support (MD201)	Contact your District Cabinet Secretary or District Governor for local practice and any MD201 guidance

Key links

Resource	Link
Lion Portal	https://lionportal.org/
Member Resource Center	https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/member-resource-center
Contact LCI	https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/footer/contact-us

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