NEWS:

Return visit to Lions Club Bosco Marengo Santa Croce - With President Andrea Brunetti. 7 Sliema Lions travelled to Italy for their Charter Night.

MEDITERRANEAN LIONS CONFERENCE

 The 16^th Mediterranean Lions Conference was held recently at Ljubljana, Slovenia.  Lion Tom A. Restall, Zone Secretary, represented the 5 Lions Clubs in Malta at this Conference, which had as its main theme “The Ageing Population of Mediterranean People”.

Lion Tom A. Restall delivered a short presentation highlighting the facilities available in Malta for the aged that are provided by the Government and the private sector, also detailing the various social facilities made available by the state.  During the course of the conference delegates from Lions Clubs of the Mediterranean littoral presented papers outlining the need to help the aged. 

One other interesting aspect discussed during the conference was the role of females in the Lions movement.  The International President Wayne D. Madden and International Director Lion Claudette Cornet, addressed delegates on the important role that females play in the international Lions movement.

At the end of the Conference Malta was confirmed as the host country for the 2016 Mediterranean Lions Conference and Lion Tom A. Restall was also confirmed as Malta’s representative in the Mediterranean Solidarity Movement.  The Mediterranean Lions Conference has now been recognised as a regional annual conference that is attended by the Lions International President and other officials.

Incoming 2013/2014 International President Barry J. Palmer of Australia will be visiting Malta in the near future while making visits to regions within the Commonwealth.

IN MEMORIUM - DONATION TO URSULINE SISTER

Visit to Casa Bernard by Lions Club Sliema – hosted by Mr & Mrs George Magri (centre)

Leos from Trapani on a Malta cultural visit sponsored by Lions Club Sliema meet the Prime Minister of Malta with Josette Camilleri (3rd from left) of the Government Youth Agency.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MALTA

Thanks to a sponsorship by Lions Clubs International the Special Olympics Malta organised a series of talks for parents and individuals with intellectual disabilities as part of the Family Health Forum.   The subjects treated were athletes’ Sight, Health, Hearing and Motor Activity Training. Club President Lion Alfred Micallef Attard was invited to make a presentation on the activities of Lions Club International, Lions Zone Malta and Lions Club Sliema both globally and in Malta.   The talks, which were well attended, were held at the Guardian Angel School in Hamrun.

Our President’s presentation was well received by an audience of over 400 persons including Minister of Justice and the Family Dr. Chris Said who thanked Lions for their valuable contribution to the community.

Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory Lions Club Sliema Past President and current Zone Secretary Tom A. Restall who is a member of the Mediterranean Solidarity Obsrvatory met Internatioanl President Wing-Kun Tam during the 2012 Mediterranean Lions Conference in Athens and presented him with bannerettes of the five Maltese Lions Clubs.

Members of Lions Club Sliema during the private tour of the National Library of Malta. On view is a page from the  “Hortus Romanus collection” which was restored through funds raised by the Club., the Hortus Romanus is a series of eight volumes published between 1772 and 1793, and considered as one of the few Italian efforts at the publication of colour plate botanical books in the eighteenth century. The edition was very small and even famous collections including those of the British Library and the Library of Congress are missing one or more volumes. The National Library of Malta owns seven volumes of this exuberant series.

ROUND UP FOR 2011

 AWARDS FROM LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

 In recognition of the achievement by the Club, the International Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International has bestowed upon the Club the:

    2009-2010                2010-2011

Club Excellence Awards

 Lion President Alfred Micallef Attard was awarded:

The Club President Excellence Award for 2010/2011,

The International President’s pin ‘I Believe’ and his personal signed banner.

AWARDS:

On the 11^th November, an Awards Night was held at The Victoria Hotel where a number of members were awarded for their contribution to the Club’s successes.

37^th ANNIVERSARY OF CHARTER:

Our 37^th Anniversary of Charter was celebrated on the 12^th November.   As is customary it was a successful activity where the majority of members attended.   During the Charter the Club confirmed the twinning with L.C. Bosco Marengo by signing a Certificate.   Also the Club signed a document of continued friendship with L.C. Sfax Thyna of Tunisia.

At the evening:

I.P.P. Lion ALPHONSE MACDONALD received the Melvyn Jones Fellow Award

P.P. Lion Chris H. Borg Cardona received the Melvyn Jones Fellow Award.

MEMBERSHIP:

During this period 9 new members joined the Club.   These are:

Lion Frederick Farrugia, Lion Louis Sciberras, Lion Dragan Cvetic,

Lion Anthony Tabone, Lion Leo Portelli, Lion Dr. Valhmor Zammit,

Lion Christopher Abela Medici, Lion Ronald Gatt.

Lion Vivienne Zammit joined the Club through a transfer from another local Club.

TWINNING:

During May, a Group of members travelled to Alessandria in Italy to attend the signing of the Twinning Documents with Lions Club Bosco Marengo Santa Croce (Alessandria – Italy).   It was a well organised activity.

SPONSORSHIPS:

The VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL were presented with a cheque of € 900 to hold the Debutantes Evening in Gozo in July 2011.

2 Students namely Ms. Charleen Caruana and Ms. Gabriella Debattista were sponsored with the amounts of € 200 and € 530 respectively to hold two concerts to help them obtain credits for their University degrees.

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BOOK RESTORATION PROJECT:

The project is ongoing and through funds received from Bank of Valletta p.l.c. and The Royal Malta Golf Club, the club purchased a Leaf Casting Machine which was presented to the Minister for Education Dolores Cristina who received the machine on behalf of The National Library.   This project was featured in the Lion Magazine of February 2011.

YOUTH:

In association with Agenzija Zghazagh of the Secretariat for Youth and Sport, The Hon Clyde Puli presented 33 youths with the Lions Young Leaders in Service Awards.   This programme is organised by Lions Club International, the Club managed to involve 250 youths 33 of whom gave not less that 50 hours of voluntary work in the community.

ACTIVITIES:

A very successful weekend in Gozo was organised by Lion Chris. H. Borg Cardona

The local agents for the Cruise Ship m.v. Solstace invited members for a briefing and lunch on board this extraordinary vessel.

Recycling of Eye Glasses – The Club collected over 1000 used spectacles and were sent to L.C. Medico France through the support of O’hea Opticians and Express Trailers.

We participated in a Tree Planting Ceremony at Dar Tal-Providenza.

FUND RAISING:

Golf Tournament raised € 1030 which was matched with the same amount by the Club.

Easter Lottery netted € 853.

Bonfire Night raised € 315

Spare Ribs profited € 853

HONOURS:

P.Z.C. Lion Tom. A. Restall was appointed:

Malta representative on the Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory and

Secretary Lions Zone – Malta, and Project Administrator – Sightfirst Malta Project

PEACE POSTER COMPETITION:

Again Jonathan Young the very talented artist who last year managed to reach the last 24 in the Peace Poster Contest has repeated his feat this year.   On both occasions he was awarded U.S. $ 500 and a Certificate.

RIYADH – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

The Arts Committee organised youths to participate in this competition.   Two local youths presented by the Club placed first in their age group.

Jonathan Young and Sinaed Darmanin received a Gold Medal for being declared winners.   The medals were presented by The. Hon. Dr. Tonio Borg, Minister for Foreign Affairs in the presence of H.E. Lion Frank Galea, Ambassador of Malta for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

DONATIONS:

LCIF – Pakistan Floods Relief Fund – U.S. $ 1000

LCIF – Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Relief Fund – U.S. $ 1000

Land Group - € 100

Dar Tal-Providenza - € 250

Angela House € 500

GUEST SPEAKERS:

During this period the Club invited various speakers namely:

Mr. Guido Lanfranco – Folk Medicine

Dr. Timothy Gambin – The Discovery & Exploration of Ancient Shipwrecks off Ventotene Island.

Dr. Stella Borg Barthet – From Fascisism to Liberalism  

Mr. Joe Grima – The Mission Fund – Children in Brazil

VISITORS:

The Club hosted a great number of visitors as follows:

13 Lions from L.C. Chartreuse (France)

42 Lions from L.C. Grenoble Doyen (France)

Past Lion Giuseppe Acquaviva accompanied by his wife Soprano Daniela Sigliano and World renowned pianist Laura Beltrametti together with her husband.

22 Lions from L.C. Famagusta Salamis (Cyprus)

30 Lions from 3 Milanese Clubs, namely Lions Club Milano Host, L.C. Milano alla Scala, L.C. Bramante Sette Giornate accompanied by Lion Governor Carla Torelli Di Stefano.

2 Lions from L.C. The Hague Centrum and L.C. The Hague Pleiades (Holland)

37 Lions from Twinned Club L.C. Bosco Marengo Santa Croce (Italy) and

11 Lions from Twinned Club L.C. Sfax Thyna (Tunisia) joined us for our 37^th Celebrations of Charter

Lion Livio Elia Maggio headed a group of persons from Citta di Castervetrano (Sicily) for discussions on a youth exchange programme.

4 Lions from U.K. including Lion Malcolm Harris from L.C. Kensham.

A special visitor from Estonia was Candidate for International Director 2012-2014 Lion Kalle Elster.

4 Lions from Villacidro (Sardegna)

The President met a delegation of Governors and Past Governors who accompanied a group of Lions from L.C. Tunis Elminzah led by Club President Lion Samir Mhiri. 

Sliema Lions at their 37th Charter Night

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

March 19^th 2011 – The Club held the Annual Golf Tournament together with the Royal Malta Golf Club for the Alex Mangion Memorial Trophy.   Participating Golfers make a donation according to the points obtained and funds raised by the golfers are matched by Lions Club Sliema.   This year the total raised by the Royal Malta Golf Club was € 1030 and the amount of € 2060 was devoted to The Lions Club Sliema National Library Book Restoration Project for the purchase of a Leaf casting machine.

To mark the occasion the precious volume – Ordinum Equestrium ac Militarium Brevis Narrazio (Venezia 1715) written in honour of Grand Master Perellos was dedicated In memory of Alex Mangion who was a member of both Clubs.

 2010 LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST

 In March we were informed that the Club’s entry for this contest was chosen as one of the best 24 posters submitted from 350000 participants coming from 63 countries.   The poster is the work of Jonathan Young from Gozo and we won a cash prize of  US$ 500 together with a Certificate signed by the International President.   For Jonathan this was the second time he won this honour having placed again among the best 24 in 2009.

The Club’s congratulations go to this remarkable young talent.

 LIONS ZONE MALTA

 In April the Election for the post of Zone Chairman was held.   Lion Maryanne Abela was elected unopposed and she appointed Lion Tom A. Restall MJF as Lions Zone Malta Secretary.   The post is held for one year.

 USED GLASSES AND LENSES

 The Club collected over 500 uncut lenses, 450 unused frames and 200 used spectacles.

The material was sent to Lions Club Medico in France to be forwarded to countries where these sight corrective items are needed in the worldwide Lions fight against blindness.

 LIONS YOUNG LEADERS IN SERVICE PROGRAMME

 The Club joined Agenzija Zghazagh, an agency of the Secretariat for Youth and Sport to involve youths in voluntary work in their respective localities.   Of the 235 participating youths 35 obtained a Silver Award for giving a minimum of 50 hours voluntary work whilst one youth was presented with a Gold Award for giving over 100 hours.

The certificates were presented by Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport Clyde Puli.  

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BOOK RESTORATION PROJECT

This long-term project was embarked upon so that valuable books found at the National Library and require restoration are brought back to their original beauty.

The first phase of the project which was launched on the 25^th May 2010 by Dolores Cristina Minister of Education, Employment and the Family, and 1^st Vice President Alfred Micallef Attard consists of the restoration of 3 of the seven volumes of Hortus Romanus (1172-1793) by the Conservation Division of Heritage Malta with a cost of €9000.

The second phase is the restoration of 21 Melitensiae books printed between 1672 and 1872, costing € 1300.

The third phase is the purchase of a Leaf-Casting Machine costing € 6000.

Funds for this project were forthcoming from foreign firms, club members, members of the public and fund raising activities.

This project is fully supported by the Ministry of Education, the National Library and Heritage Malta.

To encourage the public to sponsor a book, a label showing the name of the sponsor is affixed to the selected volume.   Interested book lovers may write to LCS, P.O.Box 62, Sliema SLM 1000.

ROUND UP FOR 2010.

 At the Christmas party organised by the Club which was held at the residence of Lion Victor and Dr. Stella Borg Barthet, an update on the Club’s achievements during 2010 was given by Lion President Alfred Micallef Attard.   The period covers the second half of Lion President Dr. Alphonse Macdonald and the first half of the present incumbent.   This round up was compiled by Lion Secretary Joseph Messina.

 AWARDS FROM LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL:

 In recognition of the achievement by the Club, the International Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International has bestowed upon the Club the:

 2009-2010 Club Excellence Award .

 Lion GEORGE O. ATTARD was awarded 2 Key Medal for introducing 2 new members to the Club.

Lion VICTOR BORG BARTHET was awarded 5 Key Medal for introducing 5 new members to the Club.

I.P.P. Lion ALPHONSE MACDONALD was awarded the Club President Membership Growth Challenge 2009/2010 medal.

I.P.P. Lion ALPHONSE MACDONALD was awarded the Club President Excellence Award for 2009/2010

 SPONSORSHIPS:

Lion JOHN CAMILLERI received € 500 as sponsorship to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya where he planted the Club’s Banner.

The VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL received € 800 to hold the Debutantes Evening in Gozo.

The DEPARTMENT of ENGLISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION received € 324 to hold a conference for students reading for a degree in English at the University of Malta on experiences in writing and publishing their works.

The cost of the first phase of the NATIONAL LIBRARY BOOK RESTORATION PROJECT which amounts to € 9000, was subscribed by Overseas sponsors.

The cost of the second phase of this project amounting to € 1200 was fully subscribed by Club members and friends.

 HONOURS:

Lion FRANK P. GALEA a Past President was appointed Maltese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The Emirates

Lion TONIO PORTUGHESE was appointed by the President of the Republic of Malta Dr. George Abela, as Member of the National Order of Merit of the Republic of Malta.

JONATHAN YOUNG a promising 12-year old from Xaghra Gozo was sponsored by the Club to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Competition.   His poster was placed second from among 365000 entrants from 65 countries and received U.S.$ 500 and a certificate. 

DONATIONS:

 LCIF:

 Donated € 200 towards the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

 3^rd BIENNIAL LIONS GATHERING AND CHARTER

 The 3^rd Biennial Lions Gathering was held with the participation of 21 European Lions whilst at the Charter 35 European Lions attended.   These came from:

L.C. Castenaso Villanova Gozzadini of Bologna – Italy
L.C. Trieste Host – Italy
L.C. San Remo Matutia – Italy
L.C. Quatrucciu of Sardegna – Italy
L.C. Bosco Marengo Santa Croce of Alessandria – Italy
L.C. Duino Aurisana Trieste – Italy
L.C. Gameby Overom – Sweden
L.C. Burnham – U.K.
L.C. Fishguard & Goodwick – U.K.
L.C. Keynsham – U.K.

 OTHER ACTIVITIES:

 Golf Tournament was held in association with the ROYAL MALTA GOLF CLUB in March when € 800 was raised.   The Club matched that sum and the amount of € 1600 was donated to The Malta Hospice Movement.

The annual Spare Ribs Night was held at The Malta Union Club.

 An AWARDS NIGHT was held in July.

 VISITORS:

During the year the Club hosted visitors from various Clubs and countries including Mr. Hisashi Nakanishi Managing Director of NGK Spark Plug Europe GMBH the Club’s main sponsor for The National Library Book Restoration Project.

Order of Merit being awarded to Sliema Lion Tonio Portugese by the the President of the Republic of Malta, HE Dr George Abela on 13/12/2010.

Induction of new members during the Charter Dinner at the Excelsior Hotel on Sunday 21st November, 2010

Guests at the International Gathering hosted by Lions club Sliema at the Capua Palace Sliema on the 14th Nov 2010

His Excellency Mr. Frank P. Galea presents his credentials to the king of Saudi Arabia after having been appointed as Malta's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Emirates.   H.E. Frank P. Galea is an Honorary Life Member of Lions Club Sliema and has held the Office of President of the Club in 1990-1991 and Malta Zone Chairman between 1998 and 2000. Our congratulations go to H.E. Frank and wish him success in his new post.

2010 Lions Club Sliema Lottery winner receives prize Winner of the first prize, a painting donated by Ms. Galea, was won by Mr. Raymond Baldwin. At an animated ceremony following the bi-monthly Lions Club Sliema meeting on 21 April 2010 Mr. Baldwin received his prize from the artist. In the picture from left to right: Lion Paul Micallef, Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, Mr. Raymond Baldwin, Ms. Rachel Galea (artist) and Lion's President Alphonse L. MacDonald.

BEREAVEMENT – LION SECRETARY JOE CARUANA

The untimely death of Lions Club Sliema Secretary Joe Caruana has filled the Maltese Lions community with sorrow. Lion Joe passed away after a short illness on Saturday April 24. He leaves to mourn his immense loss his wife Josephine (member of Lions Club Mdina) his daughter Roberta and his two sons Nicholas and Joseph. Lion Joe served Lions Club Sliema as President and for the last 12 years as Club Secretary. Moreover he acted as Lions Malta Zone Secretary for the last two years. Joe was a hardworking Lion who was always ready to fulfil whatever duties he was entrusted with. All Lions in Malta will sadly miss him. May he rest in peace.

Annual golf tournament On 19 March 2010 the annual Lions Club Sliema sponsored golf tournament took place at the Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa.  Since 2009 this event is being held in memory of Lion Alex Mangion who was also a Captain of the RMGC. The Sliema Lions Club trophy has been superseded by the Alex Mangion Memorial Shield.  The Funds raised at this event are matched by a donation from Lions Club Sliema and the total proceeds are donated to charity that is chosen alternatively by the RMGC or the Lions Club Sliema. This year the choice was RMGC’s and the recipient charity will be the Hospice Movement.

In all 80 members, ladies and gentlemen participated in the event. The winner of the ladies section was Ms. Marie Iinuma, while the overall winner and the winner of the Alex Mangion Memorial shield was Mr. Malcolm Hill. Lions Club Sliema was represented at the prize awarding ceremony by its president Lion Alphonse L. MacDonald, the First Vice-President Alfred Micallef Attard and Treasurer Joseph Messina. The Zone chairman Lion Tom Restall also attended.

In the picture from left to right: Mr. Malcolm Hill, Mrs. Doreen Mangion, Lion Alphonse L. MacDonald,  Mr. Guy Chamberlain, Captain of RMGC.

Lions Club Sliema continues support for Victoria Arts Festival

Lions Club Sliema has since 2007 supported the Victoria Arts Festival, especially that part of the programme that provides young Maltese musicians with the opportunity to expose their work and show their talent in the “The Composer Speaks/Debutantes” evening.
At the recently Lions Club Sliema organised Award Ceremony for the International Peace Poster Contest  in Victoria, Gozo, the Club expressed its continued support to that  programme item of the Victoria Arts Festival 2010. Vice-President Alfred Micallef Attard handed Dr. Maria Frendo, representing the Organising Committee of the Victoria Arts Festival, a cheque as the 2010 contribution of Lions Club Sliema. The presentation of the cheque is witnessed by Mr. Anthony Borg of the Ministry for Gozo and Dr. Chris Said Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Local Councils.

Alfred Micallef Attard presents cheque to Maria Frendo
 

Lions Club Sliema Gozo Weekend 12 – 14 March 2010
The Board of Directors, members of the Club and visiting Lions from abroad some accompanied by their spouses, and visiting Lions from the UK, visited Gozo from 12 – 14 March 2010. During their relaxing stay in Gozo the Lions Club Sliema group participated in a number of activities organised by the Club and a partner organization the Gozo Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) (see Partners).
On Saturday morning 13 March, the group and other Lions who came to Gozo especially for the occasion, participated in the 2009 Lions International Peace Poster Contest Award Ceremony at the Banca Giuratale in Victoria, Gozo, see Award ceremony. 
In the evening, the group socialised at a well attended and successful dinner and flamenco show, “An Evening in Spring” organised by the Gozo CCU, a voluntary organisation whose activities are supported by the Club.
On Sunday morning 14 March 2010 the group attended Mass at St. Anthony Convent in Mgarr where 1^st Vice President Alfred Micallef presented the Church with a relic, donated by Club Member Lion Anthony J. Abela Medici, of St. George Preca, the first Maltese Saint.   This was greatly appreciated by the congregation.   After lunch at a popular restaurant the group returned to Malta satisfied with a successful and relaxing outing.

Alfred Micallef Attard presenting relic

Lions attending Mass

Lions relaxing

Lions Club Sliema sponsored entry wins Merit Award in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest 2009.
Lions Club Sliema is promoting the participation of young Maltese artists, age 11 – 13 years old, in the annual International Peace Poster Contest organised since 1988 by Lions International. The theme of 2009 competition was “The Power of Peace.” The 2009 Maltese contest was won by Jonathan Young, a 12-year-old boy from Xaghra, Gozo, a student of the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary of Victoria. His poster by right entered the 22nd annual International Peace Poster Contest and was one of the 24 finalists chosen from more than 350,000 entries drawn by children ages 11 to 13 from 65 countries. Other finalists were from the Bahamas, China, the Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea and Taiwan (China). The Grand Prize winner was Yu Min Chen, a 13-year-old girl from Taiwan. The other finalists were awarded a Merit Award, consisting of a cash award of US$500.00 and a Certificate of Achievement by Lions International.
Young’s winning poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme. “Peace conquers suffering and despair and brings hope, life and unity!” said Young
His poster will form part of the 2009 Peace Poster Exhibition that will be on view in the USA, Austria, Australia and feature in the Lions International magazine with a circulation of around 1.4 million copies worldwide and its website.
Lions Club Sliema, the national sponsor of the annual international contest, is organized an award ceremony on 13 March 2010 in Victoria, Gozo.

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Annual donation Lions Club Sliema to Inspire

Left Alphonse L. MacDonald, President Lions Club , right Nathan Farrugia CEO Inspire

Practically since its inception Razzett tal-Hbiberija has enjoyed the support of the Lions Club Sliema. To provide the necessary funds for Razzett each year in the summer a Spare Ribs Night, barbecue, is organised and served by the members of the Lions Club Sliema at the grounds of Razzett. Proceeds go towards supporting the activities of Razzett. As Razzett and the Eden foundation have merged into Inspire last year the proceeds of the Lions Club activities now go towards the activities of Inspire. At a simple ceremony at the Victoria Hotel in Sliema, the President of Lions Club Sliema Dr. Alphonse L. MacDonald, accompanied by the Club’s treasurer Mr. Joseph Messina, recently presented a cheque representing the 2009 donation of the Club to the Chief Executive Officer of Inspire, Mr. Nathan Farrugia.

Artist donates picture to Lions Club Sliema On the occasion of the celebration of its 35th anniversary Lions Club Sliema held a gala dinner on 14 November 2009 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana. In addition to the Lions Club Sliema members and their guests, the dinner was also attended by a delegation, led by President Alessandro Bitelli, of Lions Club, Villanova Gozzadinni Castenaso, Italy, which is twinned with the Lions Club Sliema. As a side event Lions Club Sliema organised an exhibition of the paintings by Rachel Galea, a young artist Maltese artist. Rachel was born in 1973 in Attard and lived in Malta till the age of eleven and then her whole family moved to Gozo, as both parents are Gozitans.

Rachel Galea presenting  picture to Lions Club Sliema President Alphonse L. MacDonald.

On 30 July 2009 Annual Spare Ribs Night was held at Razzett tal-Hbieberijja. The event was well attended and the large amount of guests were full of praise for the excellent organisation and well presented and tasty menu. The event was a collective activities of the Lions Club Sliema lions and their spouses, with the professional support of Chef Lion Tony Abela (left in photo). Proceeds of the event will be in support of the activities of Razzett tal-Hbiberijja

The event was sponsored by Delicata & Sons Consolidated biscuits Diamonds International Excelsior hotel The Palace hotel Benefit Shoe store

Please note that the Awards Night  was  held at the Marsa Sports Club on Wednesday 24th June at 20.00 hrs, three new members were inducted in this last event under the Presidency of Lion George Attard. During the evening the Melvin Jones Award was received by the Malta Zone Chairman. Lion Tom Restall of the Sliema Lions Club and Sliema Lion Ian Lockheed, Founder of the Sliema Lions Arts Fund.

Sliema lions during their weekend visit to Malta’s sister isle of Gozo.

The new Presidents of the 5 Lion clubs of Malta with Provisional Zone, Tom Restall (centre) just after the handover ceremony in June 2008.

Following the lottery which was organised by Lion Joe Messina and Lion Tony Abela, the winners were presented with the 1st prize which was a water colour painting by the renowned artist John Martin Borg.

In the photo, Sliema Lions President George Attard is flanked by John Martin Borg whilst handing over the painting to Mr & Mrs. Grech,

Sliema Lions announce the winners of the Art Committee 2008 Poster Competition - Click here.

Sliema Lions are presently collecting funds for the Site First 11 project initiated by Lions International. This is being done in collaboration with the other four Lions club in Malta.

Funds collected will be used to purchase special equipment for screening of Glaucoma in the Government Polyclinics on a nationwide bases.

This is the second time round that such funds have been collected. All 7 Government Clinics were supplied with this equipment in 1998 but this equipment is now outdated and in a bad state of repair after 10 years of continual use.

The sum which is needed is in excess of €50,000