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Lions Convention 2012

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The first Convention hosted by the District Convention Team will be the 37th District Convention at the Hilton Newport Hotel, Coldra, NP18 2LX just off Junction 24 of the M4

Friday 16 March to Sunday 18 March 2012

Hotel Rooms can be reserved with the Hilton Hotel phone 01633 413737 and quote Lions Convention

Single Room £80 Bed and Breakfast per night

Double Room £80 Bed and Breakfast per night

Twin Room £90 Bed and Breakfast per night 

 

Convention Brochure - Here

 

Weekend Programme

Friday 16th March: 

District Golf Tournament. (To be held with Porthcawl Club Charity Golf Day Friday 8th June 2012)

Registration for delegates will be open from 15.00 to 17.00hrs.

Carvery Meal costing £17 per person is optional and may be pre-booked for 18.45hrs. The carvery will be served in a reserved section of the Dining Room.

Host night for this year will be free of charge. Dress casual. There will be cabaret entertainment and music for dancing in the main Convention room. This will provide the opportunity to meet with friends and guests.

Saturday 17th March:   

Registration opens at 08.45 and will remain open until 10.00hrs.

Tea/coffee will be available to purchase on arrival at the serving area.

Lunch at £10 must be pre-booked. Hotel requires lunch numbers in advance and lunch will not be available to be purchased on the day. 

Business Session will table a number of outside speakers to address us including Dr. Mike and Mrs. Melanie Davies.  Melanie has been described by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE. as a person 'who is always positive' and 'shows infectious optimism, confidence and gritty determination, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity'.  Melanie in 1980, a pretty 15year old was involved in a motor bike accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, Melanie was later involved in another serious road accident and has also been diagnosed with cancer.  Melanie has appeared on Breakfast TV, in film and has lectured in the U.S.A. Melanie has also written a book. If that was not enough Melanie has also competed for Wales in athletics.

Our International guest will be, Second Year International Director Lion Per K. Christensen, from MD 106 Denmark.  A member of Gug Lions Club since 1992.  Director Christensen previously served in the military and is currently owner of a wine import company.  Director Lion Per will be the keynote speaker during the afternoon session.  

 

 

 

International Director Lion Per K. Christensen - more

 

The Partners Trip will be to Tredegar House, which is in Tredegar Park, Newport, 30 minutes from the Convention Centre. The House which is normally closed at this time of the year will be opened for a private viewing by our partners. Tredegar House is a 17th Century, Charles II Mansion. The Ancestral Home of the Morgan family. Lunch will be included within the total cost of £10.50, tea/coffee will be charged for as extra.

Banquet and Ball in the Hotel, 19.30 For 19.45hrs  £27.00 per person. The menu is available with the booking form. There will be music for dancing. Dress formal. Carriages 12.30

Sunday 18th March:

Meet with our guest , Director Lion Per at 10.15hrs for an informal question and answer session.  

 

Social Booking Form - Here

 

 

 

Nominations and Resolutions Timetable

 

Sunday 6 November 2011 All nominations and resolutions to have been received by District CNR Officer Lion Steve Austin cnro@lions105w.org.uk
Sunday 20 November 2011 Presentation of nominations and resolutions for consideration of Cabinet. 
Sunday 27 November 2011 Accepted nominations and resolutions to have been received by clubs.
Sunday 15 January 2012 Any amendments to have been received by District CNR Officer.
Sunday 5 February 2012  Presentation of amendments to Cabinet for approval. This will enable District Secretary to circulate the completed Nominations, Resolutions and Amendments to clubs by 12 February 2012.

37th Convention Call

Thursday 4 August 2011 Convention Call for 37th Members Convention 17 March 2012 - Here
Wednesday 12 Oct 2011 Convention Delegates Form - Here
Tuesday 22 Nov 2011 Accepted Nominations - Here   Accepted Resolutions - Here

 

Convention email contact: secretary@lions105w.org.uk 

 

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