Noarlunga-Morphett Vale Lions Club

Lions District 201C2

Growing with Good Times Convention 2025

at McLaren Vale

October 17th to 19th 2025

Registration Closed

Click here for late Registration online

Or download a hard copy form here.

Display Booth bookings can be made with Josie Radford -

randjradford@bigpond.com or 0418 829 810

Contact the Convention Secretary at: c2nmvconvention25@gmail.com

To view the 2025 C2 Convention promo video, click on Play below.

Results of Earlybird Draw
Drawn by random number generator at NMV Lions Club Meeting on 14-7-2025

1st Prize - Convention Registration Book (Value $156)
John Thompson - Merbein Lions Club

2nd Prize - Chapel Hill Magnum - The Parsons Shiraz (Value $48)
Bob Radford - NMV Lions Club

3rd Prize - Coriole Winery - Aroona Shiraz (Value $25)
Chris Ashton - NMV Lions Club

Convention introductory Information:

Friday and Saturday

McLaren Vale Institute.

Sunday

Willunga Lions Centenary Park.

Accommodation

A variety of accommodation is available nearby, from Hotel and Motel to caravan and camping sites, along with intimate B&Bs.

However we recomend that you book early.

Conventioneers will be able to park their self-contained caravans or motorhomes at the Willunga Lions Club Sale Yards facility. Contact the club on 0401 351 282 or secretarywillungalions@outlook.com for bookings and details.

Here is a McLaren Vale suggested Accommodation List:

Venue	Phone	email
Old Chaff Mill Retreat	0412 186 033	admin@oldchaffmill.com.au
Vale 194	0407 422 212	vale194.com.au
McLaren Vale Getaways	0403 967 419	emily@currentshed.com.au
Serafino	(08) 8323 0157	info@seafinowines.co.au
Beresford Suites and Villas	(08) 8383 0362	beresfordestates.com.au
Coast Motel & Apartments	(08) 8386 3311	info@coastmotelandapartments.co.au
McLaren Vale Cabin & Caravan Park	(08) 8323 9255	reception@mclarenvalecaravanpark.com.au
Big4 Port Willunga	1300 731 474	info@ptwillytp.com.au
Christies Beach Tourist Park	(08) 8326 0311	www.christiesbeachtouristpark.com.au
Moana Beach Tourist Park	(08) 8327 0677	www.moanabeachtouristpark.com.au
McLaren Vale Tourist Centre	1800 628 410	www.valeandcoast.com.au

Eating

There is a myriad of cafes, bakeries, supermarkets and the like, within walking distance of the Convention site (at 155 Main Rd, McLaren Vale).

For those of you who will be purchasing meals away from the Convention Venue, here is a short list of eateries you might like:

Brace Girdles
190 Main Road McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8323 8588
(Buy one get one free voucher in convention bag)

Vasarelli Cellar Door Restaurant
169 Main Rd McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8323 7980

Tin Shed
168 Main Road McLaren Vale Phone: (08) 8323 7343

The McLaren Vale Hotel
208 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA Phone: (08) 8323 8208

McLarenVale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre
796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA Phone: (08) 8323 994408

Program

Interesting guests will address the assembly.

Day 1 - Friday October 17th
4.00pm Registration Opens
4.00pm Lions Exhibits & Bar Open
6.00pm Call to Order
6.10pm Opening and Flags of Nations
6.30pm Welcome - Mayor Moira Were
6.45pm Rebekha Sharkie MHR
7.00pm Beerenberg Farms Speaker
7.25pm Resuscitation Demo
7.25pm Remembrance Ceremony
7.55pm Announcements
8.00pm Supper

Day 2 - Saturday October 18th
8.30am Registration & Exhibits Open
9.00am Call to Order & Invocation
9.05am 201 C1 District Governor
9.10am Guest Speaker - Sheree Edwards
9.35am Peace Poster Announcements
9.45am Project Addresses
10.00am Morning Tea
10.30am Call to Order
10.35am Youth - PDG Toby Crawford
11.00am Election Speeches
12 noon Lunch and Voting
1.30pm Call & Election Results
1.45pm Business Session
2.30pm Beautiful Bogan Speaker
2.50pm Project Addresses
3.00pm Award Presentations
3.30pm 2026 Conventions Invites
4.00pm Announcements & Close
7.00pm Gala Dinner

Day 3 - Sunday October 19th
9.30am Call to Order & Breakfast
10.45am Flag Handover & Close

Convention Dinner

There will be an exclusive 'Growth Gala' Convention Dinner at McLaren Vale Motel, with limited places.

You are invited to wear or accessorise with clothing coloured red and/or green and/or black.

There will be an impressive list of Auction items and Raffle prizes.
(Payments may be made using Cash or Card.)

Auction Items
1. Quilt (kindly donated by Lion Elizabeth Chadwick, who is a master quilter) - independantly valued at $4,950
2. Pomery Sparkling Champagne - value of $450
3. McLaren Vale Motel Accommodation voucher - value of $250
4. 2 bottles of Chapel Hill wine -value of $70 each
5. Minister Nat Cook Parliamentary Wine Pack - approximate value of $70
6. Port Power merchandise - value TBA

Convention Raffle Prizes
(Tickets are $2 each and will be available on Friday and Saturday, at the registration desk)

1st Prize - 1 x Hardys Tintara Shiraz + $30 Wine Tasting voucher
2nd Prize - Charlesworth Nuts Gourmet Gift Basket
3rd Prize - 2 pack Coriole Winery Shiraz
4th Prize - 2 pack Chapel Hill Winery Verdelho
5th Prize - Yummy Nuts McLaren Vale Gift Basket
6th Prize - 3 pack of mixed White Wines 7th Prize - 2 pack Chapel Hill Winery Verdelho
8th Prize - Bottle Brush shrub
9th Prize - Bottle Brush shrub
10th Prize - Bottle Brush shrub
11th Prize - 2 planter boxes with flowers in bloom

There may also be additional items to be auctioned, that have at this stage not been confirmed.

Local Sights of Interest

Adelaide's Southern Vales tourism region is gateway to wine country, from the Hills to the Coast.
With amazing scenery, relaxing beaches (such as Australia's first clothing optional beach at Maslins) and interesting things to experience around every corner.
Like playgrounds, monuments, the Onkaparinga River mouth, Southern Expressway, McLaren Vale Cube and our Electric Trains.
Not to mention, Model Train Rides, the Almond and Craft Train, Willunga Rose Garden, Wetlands and Flora Reserves. There's also historic buildings, cycle and walking tracks.
And all within an hour's drive to Adelaide City or Victor Harbor and Goolwa.