A LYNX is born
lynx, name given to several related small, ferocious members of the cat family. Alternatively, an acronym for Lions Youth Network Xpress.
LYNX has arrived!
Following the hard work of Lions club members, youth leaders, workers and supporters and some dedicated young people themselves, LYNX (Lions Youth Network Xpress) has commenced operations.
LYNX seeks to fill the void left by the departure of Youth Insearch, but will offer its own brand of peer counselling and support with a strong Tasmanian flavour.
This is a very positive step forward for youth following the disappointment of Youth Insearch's abandonment of Tassie last year and everyone involved in the project is confident it will result in an even better product and outcomes.
For further information contact Mark Brown at markbrown59@hotmail.com
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Congratulations Baby George
The Examiner newspaper of 6 July 2006 reported on an act of corporate philanthropy that deserves celebration.
Launceston Benevolent Society had applied for a State Government grant of $3,000 to purchase disposable nappies to provide to their struggling clients. Ultimately this grant application was unsuccessful as reported by The Examiner.
Alison & Zach Taylor, owners of baby needs retailer Baby George, read about the unmet needs of the Society and its clients and decided to donate 1200 nappies to the organisation.
Thank you to the Taylors. I hope their contribution to the community of Launceston will inspire others. And I also hope that people in their demographic decide to check out their store.
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Stand up, reach out and take (bold) action
I found myself looking at a great book for youth (or old blokes like me for that matter) the other day;
heroes (a guide to realising your dreams) by former AFL star Jim Stynes, Paul Currie and Jon Carnegie.
In it, amongst a whole heap of excellent quotes and inspiring stories, I found an old favourite. I hope it inspires you to get off your arse and take meaningful action today.
It is not the critic who counts,
not the one who points out how the strong one stumbles
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena,
whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood,
who strives valiantly,
who errs and comes up short again and again
because there is no effort without error or shortcomings,
who knows great devotion,
who spends themselves in a worthy cause,
who at best knows in the end
knows the high achievement of triumph
and who at worst, if they fail while daring greatly,
knows their place shall never be with those timid and cold souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt Twenty-Sixth President of the USA
For more information on Jim Stynes' youth work through the Reach Foundation check out this link.
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