Contents:
- Who are we
- Lions Club of Rye
- Lions Australia
- Lions International
- Donation
- Annual Accounts
Who are we?
Lions Club of Rye:
We are a community not-for-profit group of people located in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. We are men and women who simply want to be involved to make our community a better place to live. Lions enjoy social interaction within the club leading to new and lasting friendships.
Our main focus is to serve our local community. We also assist neighbouring communities and help with medical research, disaster relief and other humanitarian projects around Australia and Internationally.
Constitutionally all monies generated through our activities as Lions Members are to be used for Charitable concerns so when you purchase that sausage at Bunnings the money paid will pay for the sausage, bread, sauce with the vast majority going towards the chosen Charity on the day. Your ticket purchase in the annual boat raffle goes towards the cost of the boat (which is heavily supported by our sponsors) and some petrol to tow the boat to selling locations. Last year we generated nearly $88,000 from the boat raffle. See how we used the funds in the donations below.
Lions Australia:
Lions Australia has a proud history of achievement in Disaster and Emergency Relief, Medical Research and Community Service. We were at the coalface for Cyclone Tracy, the Black Saturday bushfires and the Queensland floods.
We were involved with the development of the bionic ear and the cervical cancer vaccine Gardisil, developed by Prof Ian Frazer AC, a former Lions Medical Research Foundation Fellow. We also inspired a young Fred Hollows and continue to provide funding for a range of other research initiatives involving diabetes and autism.
We assist with local community fundraising for special causes and help with development and building of local parks, community venues and sporting centres.
Lions International:
Purposes:
- TO ORGANIZE, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs.
- TO COORDINATE the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs.
- TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
- TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship.
- TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
- TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
- TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
- TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.
Donations – Recipients 2017/18 – Total Donation $80,618.95
| MOAM – Donations | Rye Primary School |
| Coffee with a Cop | Blairgowrie Yacht Club – Sailability Program |
| Licola – Disadvantaged Youth Sponsorship – Wild 4 x 2 | McCrae Lions – Leonard – Special Wheel Chair |
| Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group | Royal Childrens’ Hospital |
| RoadSafe South East Inc. | Youth Of The Year Program |
| Biggest BBQ – Childhood Cancer
Drought, Flood & Bushfire Appeals Feed the Children |
Story Dogs
Variety Bash – Kids in need Blairgowrie Yacht Club – Beach Chair for Disabled |
| Myositis (Polio) Foundation | ALCCRF – Childrens’ Cancer Research |
| SES, CFA & Coastguard | Share the word – Clean up Rye |
| Companion Dogs
SMP Connect – Chisholm – Training Support |
Clothes 4 You – Rosebud
Very Special Kids |
| Sorrento Sea Scouts | St Josephs School – Sorrento |
| Portsea Camp – Disadvantaged Youth Support | St Vincents De Paul |
| Rye Primary School – Morning Breakfast Room | Lions Eye Foundation |
| Australian Lions Drug Awareness | Mens Health / Women of Rye |
| Light Up Autism | Family Life – Tootgarook |
| 2 Bikes for VicRoads Bike Ed Program – Disadvantaged Youth | National Youth Science Forum – Sponsorship |
| Southport Lions Club – William Dixon – Medical Assistance | Seawinds – Boomerang Bags |
| Rye Tennis Club | Mumma Bears |
| Movember – Mens Health | Flowers – Remembrance Day |
| Regional School Quiz | Rye Yacht Club – Senior training yacht |
| Public Seating | Biggest Morning Tea – Cancer Council |
| Coast Guard | Cloverleaf – Mental Health Support |
| Ride 4 Life – Mental Health | Food 4 All |
| Toys/Bears/Ray White Giving Tree | Police Register – People in Need |
| Taking Care of Tyler – Youth Support | Red Cross |
| Rosebud Football Club – Under 19’s training jumpers | HMAS Hobart – Plaque |
| World Challenge – Overseas Aid | Tootgarook Netball (Bunnings) |
| Neighbourhood Day – Community Activity | Coach Program – Homeless/Low Income Support |
| Books 4 India | Swans Football Support |
| Rye RSL | Lions Club Australia – Disaster Relief, Australian Aid |
| Police Senior Citizens Register | Lions Club Victoria – Victorian/Regional/Local Aid |
| St Vincents – Rye | Peninsula Health Hospital |
| Rye CFA | St Vincent De Paul |
| Lions Club International – Overseas Aid | Rye Community Centre |
Annual Accounts 2018/19:
Lions Club of Rye Inc
Statement of Receipts (Income) and Expenditure
For Period Covering 01/07/2018 to 30/06/2019
Receipts from Activities:
Boat Raffle Proceeds 2018/19 (Net) 87,802.76
BBQ Takings 11,837.60
Public Donations 1,478.05
Bank Interest/Dividend 779.66
Lion Mints 316.66
Christmas Cakes 233.19
Total Receipts from Activities: 102,447.92
Activities Expenses:
Donations:
Donations 73,679.18
Community supported Events 3,555.12
Swans Support 997.63
Youth of the year 524.83
Total Donations: 78,756.76
Overheads:
Rates and maintenance of shed 3,117.28
Vehicle and Trailer Expenses 2,011.18
Postage and stationery 444.00
Lions District 201v3 Dues 416.60
Promotional Materials 185.95
Equipment Maintenance 111.13
Sundry Expenses 57.80
Total Overheads: 6,343.94
Total Expenditure from Activities: 85,100.70
Surplus Receipts for Period: 17,347.22
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