SPECIAL PRAYERS

Second Vice District Governor Lion Hayderaly Gangji is reported to be undergoing medical treatment in Mumbai, India. Special prayers have been arranged for him by Lions in Dar es Salaam.

Second Vice District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji is under medical care in a hospital in Mumbai, India and special prayers are being arranged by Lions in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His wife, Lion Nimeira Gangji has been constantly by his bed side.

Couple of weeks ago his daughter in law was also in Mumbai to assist in taking care of the sick Governor who is reported to have been sick for more than four weeks now.

District Officer Lion Zahira Patwa and President of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Central Lion Shakil Ansari have prompted the idea of offering special prayers during the time just before breaking Ramadhan Fast on Thursday August 1st at 17.00hrs. along  Shahi Darbar Hotel, Chole Road, Dar es Salaam.

All Lions in Dar es Salaam have been requested to get in touch with Lion Shakil Ansari, proprietor of the hotel where prayers will be offered for the Vice District Governor.

Story by Abdul Hai

COMPUTERS FOR MUSOMA STUDENTS

Past Cabinet Secretary and Charter Member of L.C. of Moshi Kibo has been instrumental in building up twinning relationship with foreign clubs and NGOs. (Photo from archive)

Twenty nine computers for school students in Musoma, Tanzania will be sent by Lions Club of Moshi Kibo, the Past Cabinet Secretary and a Charter Member of the club, Lion Inderjeet Singh Rehal told the Governor's Blog.

The computers were despatched to the club from their twinning partner, Close The Gap, an organization in Belgium which has been in constant touch with Moshi Kibo Club  for many years now.

The club President Lion Julian Jones and Club Secretary Lion Varinder Pal Bhamra have been working tirelessly to see that the computers are despatched to Global resource Alliance, an NGO catering for distribution the computers to the right recepients.

The project to uplift computer literacy was highly appreciated and praised by District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo when he was informed about the project, the first for the club since the Lionistic Year started in July.

Report from Ln. Varinder Pal Bhamra & Indejeet Singh Rehal

GOVERNOR'S BLOG PRAISED

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan spoke very highly about the 'Governor's Blog' of DG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo which is now being watched by increasing number of Viewers, locally and internationally. (Photo from archive)

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and his blog under the title "Governor's Blog" were highly praised and glorified by PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan in his circular addressed to district officers and Lions Club leaders in District 411B.

Since it was launched by the Governor four weeks ago, the blog has attracted nearly 1300 page viewers and is now considered as a recognized media for decimating information, news and pictures about events taking place in Tanzania and Uganda under the Sub District 411B. The blog is being managed by Three Bloggers who were recently appointed in the IT & Bulletin Committee.

The Past Governor glorified the wise decision of DG Wilson Ndesanjo for operating the blog as a media for speaking about the sub district. The Three Bloggers of the Governor's Blog are Lion Salim Suleimanji (Convenor), Lion Valeria Kiwanuka Mwesigwa (Ug.) and Lion Sayed Abdul Hai (TZ).

In his circular Lion Abdul Majid Khan has requested district officers and club leaders to constantly feed reports and pictures to the Bloggers for publishing in the media.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo is the third Governor in the history of the sub district to run a blog under the Governor's name. The first was by PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan followed by PDG Lion Satish Sharma. He has emphasized in his circular letter that it was high time all the incoming Governor's should continue the practice of administering a Blog.

Story by Abdul Hai

PWANI DONATES FOOD

Lions Club of Pwani donated food for the inmates of Juvenile Remand Home in Dar es Salaam recently. President of the club, Lion Shah is third from right and Secretary of the club this year is on extreme left Lion Rizwan Qadri. One of the ethical principle of the remand home is not to show the actual faces of the remanded inmates and hence this picture is without the kids.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY L.C. PWANI

The outgoing President of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani, Lion Rafiq Gharte presenting his memento to the 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji. The incoming President Lion Shah takes over as the Club President. The function was Installation Ceremony in Dar es Salaam.

The dignitaries at the high table during the Installation Ceremony of new members of the board of directors of L.C. Pwani held recently. The Chief Guest was 2nd VDG Lion Hayderali Gangji, fifth from left.

A prominent guest of honour, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan receives a gift from the outgoing and incoming presidents.

Pictures sent by Lion Rizwan Qadri

"YOU ARE PART OF MY DREAM"...GOVERNOR

"You are part of my dream", so says Governor Wilson Ndesanjo to club leaders and district officers in District 411B

Club Leaders, District and Cabinet Officers have been congratulated for taking up their respective leadership posts this Lionistic Year and they have been described as "part of my dream", the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo said in his circular letter.

"You form part of my dream team for this year," Governor Willy told the Officers who belong to the Sub District 411B which is composed of Tanzania and Uganda. There are just above 110 District and Cabinet Officers who were appointed by the Governor this Lionistic Year which takes effect from July 1st.

The circular letter speaks about the theme of  International President Barry Palmer, FOLLOW YOUR DREAM" which the Lions in District 411B have been advised to consider and take as a radar which will keep them on course. The Governor has advised the leaders to prepare and face challenging situation as this requires courage.

The club leaders, particularly Club Secretaries who hold key positions in their clubs, have been reminded of the cardinal principle of administration which is to religiously forward monthly club reports to the respective offices without fail.

Governor Willy said: "My Cabinet Secretary and Officers are monitoring your implimentation of my goals and programme."

Club Leaders have again been reminded of their advance preparation to attend the first District Governor's Advisory meeting next month. The club reports to the Zone Chairpersons will form part of the agenda in the 1st Cabinet meeting in Kampala on 24th August 2013.

Story by Abdul Hai

WORDS OF WISDOM

Words of wisdom from Sages, Philosophers, Philanthropists, Political and Social Leaders are re-produced here-under. Please read, understand and become wiser!

*" Charity should begin at home but should not stay there". Phillips Brooks

* "In charity there is no excess." Sir Francis Bacon

* "Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven." Henry W. Beecher

* " Be a good listner, your ears will never get you in trouble." Frank Tyger

* " To die will be an awfully big adventure." Aristotle

* " Have you ever noticed what golf spells backwards? Al Boliska

* "The highest result of education is tolerance." Hellen Keller

* "They spoil every romance by trying to make it last forever." Oscar Wilde

* "Love is like smiling, it never fades and is contagious". Paula Deens

Copied from my desk diary: Abdul Hai

PEACE POSTER - Art Contest for Kids "OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE"

Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For 25 years, more than four million children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest.

The theme of the 2013-14 Peace Poster Contest is "Our World, Our Future." Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, are eligible to participate. Each year's art contest for kids consists of an original theme incorporating peace.Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil and paint, to express the theme. The works created are unique and express the young artists' life experiences and culture.

Twenty-four international Peace Poster entries are selected each year, representing the work of approximately 400,000 young participants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world.

Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.

Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.

International winners are notified on or before February 1.

• One international grand prize winner will receive US$5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony with the sponsoring club president and two family members at Lions Day with the United Nations (subject to change). 

• Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement.

Past Peace Poster Contest grand prize winners have come from Brazil, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Martinique, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Multiple District 300 Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United States.

• Official Club Contest Guide and Rules

• Official School or Youth Group Contest Guide and Rules

• Participant Flyer to duplicate and give to participating students to take home

• Sticker to place on back of winning poster

• Certificates for contest winner and school or youth group

Clubs are encouraged to place order with Lion Satish Khetia or order directly as noted hereunder:

Ordering Peace Poster Contest Kits

Lions clubs interested in sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster Contest can order a Peace Poster Contest kit (PPK-1) from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters. The cost of the kit is US$10.95 plus shipping, handling and applicable taxes. The kit is available in all 11 of our official languages. Lions clubs must purchase a kit for each contest sponsored. 

Each kit contains:

You can order kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters from January 15 to October 1. To order a kit, call Club Supplies Sales at (630) 571-5466 or 1-800-710-7822 (U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada only). To order online, go to Club Supplies (Item Search: Peace Poster Kit). You can also download the order form.

Please review contest rules and order kits as soon as possible to guarantee sufficient time for a well-planned contest. For orders within the United States, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Additional delivery time is needed for orders outside the United States.

By Lion Sara
PPC Chairperson Tanzania

GOVERNOR: "AHSANTE SANA"

District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo who was accorded a rousing "welcome back home" at the J.K.Nyerere International Airport has warmly reciprocated with a big "ahsante sana", meaning thank you very much.

In a mail circulated to Lion Members the Governor said that he heartly appreciated the warm welcome accorded to him and also thanked gentlemen of the press for turning up at the airport. He passed through the VIP Lounge which is normally meant for very important people.

He reminded the lions to stay united and hence his theme "Unity in Service".

BLOOD FOR THE SICK PEOPLE

The Lions Club of Kabale in Uganda took up an important humanitarian task by collecting blood for the sick people.

They worked in conjunction with Uganda Red Cross and the Blood Bank at the Kabale Brain Storm High School on 26th July 2013.

Members of Lions Club of Kabale in Uganda, donating blood for the Blood Bank.

 The Secretary of the club Lion John Jonathan reported that the blood will be used for emergency cases of road accidents, for women in delivery cases. The final outcome of the blood donation resulted in collection of 94 units of blood and over 200 people were counseled about healthy style of living. The on spot seminar was attended by Lion Members, teachers and students.

Story filed by Secretary of L.C. of Kabale

A group picture of Lions of Kabale and students and teachers of  Kabale Brain Storm High School who worked as a team during the blood donation drive.

GOVERNOR WILSON GETS A ROUSING WELCOME

District Governor Wilson Ndesanjo, affectionately called “Governor Willy” was accorded a rousing welcome at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport Dar es Salaam on the sunny Tuesday afternoon. He has now assumed his office as the authoritative Governor for  Sub District 411B.

The sub district is composed of Tanzania and Uganda and he will control and administrate forty Lions Clubs with 1100 active Lion Members. His main challenge is to see that the number of members must increase by almost 200, which means every club must bring in at least five new quality members during his tenure of twelve months.

Miss Shah gifting a bouquet to the Governor at JK Nyerere International Airport on either sides are Zone Chairpersons Lion Bakari and Lion Dr. Hussein.

During the year, the best gift he expects from his fellow Lions is to chart four new Lions Clubs in Tanzania and Uganda. “This is my humble request and the best gift you can give me. Is it asking too much?”, the Governor, an insurance businessman, told the Blogger of this media.

Governor Willy was garlanded with fresh red roses by President of Lions Club of Hosts, Lion Nureen Nathoo and a bouquet for the First Lady of the District, Florense Ndesanjo. She could not accompany the Governor on the same flight because she was attending to some domestic issues, including her daughter and son who recently graduated with first degree in London.

Beaming with a broad smile, Governor Willy thanked all the Lions and the Press Corps for turning up at the airport and for giving him the special privilege of receiving him at the VIP Lounge , normally accorded to important leaders. He talked to the many media reps and told them of his goals and vision as the Governor of the district.

He was among 750 Governors Elect who were trained and later installed to carry out the difficult time consuming duties of Governorship. He will be assisted by Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji, a veteran Lion well known for controlling the coffers of the district. His immediate deputies are Lion Night Ndyerugahi as First Vice District Governor, wife of Lion Polly Karimani Ndyerugahi, the Chairman of Multiple Council of District 411.

Another deputy, Second Vice District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji is a business man with eyes and brains of an accountant. At the moment he and his spouse Lion Nimeira Gangji are in Mumbai receiving medical attention. Lion Gangji was not feeling well over the last couple of weeks and was admitted at the Regency Health Centre and was referred for further treatment abroad.

At the airport, the large group of people included PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Zone Chairpersons Lion Bakari, Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan, Presidents of various clubs and members of various fraternity clubs in Dar es Salaam.

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

A group picture with District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo at the VIP Lounge. 

President Nureen Nathoo of Lions Club Host garlanding the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo immediately upon his arrival in Dar es salaam from Hamburg, Germany via UK.

"UNITY IN SERVICE" IN ACTION

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima & Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam, way back in the Month of April 2013, had a joint Medical Activity with Soundseekers of UK and Starkey of USA their mission “So the World may hear” This was hearing camp and phase 1

The President of Lions Club of Dar es Salaalm Mzizima Lion Musatafa Kudrati takes the pleasure of informing that Lion Salim Sulemanji and Lion Dr Hassan Hussein were honoured with photo session on the morning of Monday 16th July with CEO of Starkey Foundation, USA Mr. Bill and his wife with HE The President of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya  Mrisho Kikwete and Hon Minister for Health Dr. H Mwinyi at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel during the activity of fitting Hearing Aids, the 2nd Phase for dedication and voluntary services.

His Excellency, the President of the United republic of Tanzania, Hon. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete along with the Minister for Health, Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi in a group photograph with Lions and Rotarians

EYE CAMP IN ZANZIBAR

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima was the first club in the district to hold the Eye Camp project on the very first day of the advent of Lionistic Year 2013/14.

The Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo warmly appreciated the zeal with which members of the club under stalwart President Lion Mustafa Kudrati have began the year.

LIONS QUEST GRADUATES

The Governor's Blog has managed to get some pictures of the recently held Lions Quest Seminars in the Capital of Tanzania, Dodoma and Morogoro. School teachers from Primary Schools in both the towns attended the seminars and a colourful graduation ceremony was organized for the Graduates.

The Coordinator of the Lions Quest, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan alongside with tutors and Zone Chairperson, Dr. Hussain Hassan jointly participated in organizing the two events.

Lions Quest Graduates who completed their tuition courses held in Dodoma and Morogoro were awarded certificates of attendance and appreciation by PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

WELCOME HOME GOVERNOR

23RD JULY 2.45PM, the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo adorned with the authoritative chain of District Governor for Sub District 411B will be landing at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam to a tumultous welcome.

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo with First Lady of the District Lion Florense.

He will be accorded a VIP treatment as he will be received through the VIP Launge and to be garlanded by fellow Lions, the sign of respect and love. The airport will be thronged by Lions from the fraternity clubs of Dar es Salaam and Ngoma Dancers will be performing the cultural dances.

A few media representatives are expected to cover the event and the Governor may talk to the press regarding his planned goals and aspirations which he will intend to implement during his tenure as Governor during the Lionistic Year 2013/14.

The First Lady of the District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) Lady Florense Ndesanjo may not be (subject to confirmation) on the same flight. She is attending  to some other domestic issues and hence might come end of the month ready to be alongside with her husband in the Governor's Banquet and other events.

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and Lion Lady Renuka Simzia are expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam on 28th July 2013.

The colourful Governor's Banquet is under preparations and the full programme will be announced in this Blog as soon as the Preparatory Committee is through with its work.

Commenting from London, through his email, he said: "My heartfelt appreciation for the sterling preparation of my arrival."

Story Abdul Hai

PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE

Below is the presentation ceremony picture of Lions Club Host presenting a cheque to the Dimbani School in Zanzibar by District Sub Treasurer (T) and a member of the sponsoring club Lion Yusuf Dalal to the Head Master of the school.

Report by Convenor Lion Salim Sulemanji

THE FIRST PROJECT ON THE FIRST DAY !!

Lions Club of Dar es salaam Mzizima sprang into action on the first day of Lionistic year 2013-2014 by holding a mega eye camp in Zanzibar. Details of the project and installation ceremony of the club are contained in the below write up decorated with pictures.

Lions Club of Mzizima Installation and Eye Camp project write up (By Lion Mustafa Kudrati)

WATER PROJECT COMPLETED

KIBAHA: Mzizima Lions Club scored another feat by providing water bore well for villagers and livestock. Before provision of this basic and very essential commodity, the nearest water source was about 12 kms away. The location of the bore well is Village Kiluvia B, Madukani just near the famous Kibaha Weigh Bridge along road to Morogoro.

The bore well which took two full days for drilling and piping procedures, cost the club TShs. 4,700,000/= and will benefit 2400 villagers and estimated 1000 livestock.

The newly elected and installed President of the club, Lion Mustafa Kudrati reported to this Blog that immediately after they got this request for a bore well, the club sprang into action and completed the job and handed over to the villagers on 12th July 2013.

The District 411B has recognized and appreciated the fact that Mzizima club was the first club to hold the project of an Eye Camp in Zanzibar on the very first day since the Lionistic Year 2013/2014 started on 1st July. For further details, see another story with full coverage about Installation and Mega Eye Camp in this Blog.

Story by Abdul Hai with report from Lion Mustafa Kudrati.

DG's BLOG GAINING MOMENTUM

 Governor's Blog is fast becoming an international media. As at today Sunday 14th July, the number of Page Viewers has hit the number of 644 with Tanzania still the leading country visiting the blog.

Surprisingly Germany, the venue of just completed 96th Lions Clubs International Convention, has taken second place among the top ten Blog Visitors. The convention began on July 5 and ended on 9th July. The annual event elected International President Barry Palmer,  First Vice President, Second Vice President and 17 members of the International Board of Directors.

Over and above 700 Governors Elect were installed as District Governors, one among them was Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo. He is right now in the United Kingdom, accompanied by the First Lady Florense.

Coming back to the history of current Blog Viewers, the top ten are as follows: Tanzania 67; Germany 55; United kingdom 48; United States 29; Russia 23; Uganda 23; Netherlands 2; Malaysia 1; Norway 1. Zimbabwe was number two but the history does not indicate the real position but we will keep on tracking the course.

From United Kingdom, Governor Willy Ndesanjo send the following pictures for the Blog Visitors to get a quick glimpse of the International Convention.

DG Willy Ndesanjo, First Lady Florense with International President Barry Palmer and Mrs. Palmer immediately after the Installation Ceremony of the District Governor.

The Lions of Africa during a colourful parade.

PDG/PID Lion Manoj Shah gets an applause and waves at the audience during the 96th Annual International Convention in Hamburg, Germany.

A historical group picture of the Governors during the 96th Annual International Convention, Hamburg, Germany. Governor Willy Ndesanjo can be spotted on extreme left.

FUND-RAISING PROJECT ARUSHA

Play for sight golf tournament in Arusha organized by Lions Club of Mount Meru Arusha to take place on 10th August 2013.

A fund-raising project is in the making in Arusha and the clubs there need a maximum cooperation of Advertisers and financial support for a good cause.

Past Cabinet Secretary, Lion Manish Chawda has put across an appeal to the Good Samaritans and Industrialists to come forward and help the clubs so as to indirectly help the needy and disabled people.

Information from Ln. Manish Chawda

CARDIAC PATIENTS OFF FOR TREATMENT

Sixteen children, some of them looking obviously sick and tired due to cardiac related diseases, are now under rescue by the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host. The kids along with their parents or guardians were given a warm 'kwaheri' by the Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Hon. Devnath Shaw, top leaders of the club and well wishers at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam last Thursday.

By now the kids are in New Delhi undergoing examinations, tests, medical and surgical assesment ready for further procedures. The Convenor of the project, Dr. Rajni Kanabar told the media that arrangements have been made to reduce the treatment bill and hence affordable by the sponsoring club.

Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania Hon. Devnath Shaw bidding 'kwaheri' to patients and mothers with red roses at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam.

Club President of L.C. Dar es Salaam Host Nureen Nathoo talking to the media representatives just before the sixteen children accompanied by their parents and Doctors departed for New Delhi, India.

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan addressing newsmen at the airport about Lions' efforts in providing humanitarian services to the people.

Some of the Lion Leaders which made the project take off seen at the airport with the Special Guest, Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Hon. Devnath Shaw standing next to Lion Khan.

Indian High Commissioner, Hon. Devnath Shaw was especially invited to bid farewell to the patients and their guardians at the airport. The High Commission has always been in very close cooperation with the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host in providing humanitarian facilities to the sick children.

The newly elected President of the club, Lion Nureen Nathoo accompanied with Immediate Past President, Lion Nimeira Gangji were at the airport to bid farewell to the patients. Red roses were distributed, as a sign of love and sympathy to the children. His Excellency the High Commissioner hugged and carried the babies in front of the media cameras and journalists.

PDG and PMCC, Lion Abdul Majid Khan along Cabinet Treasurer Mohamed Lalji and Sub Treasurer  Lion Yusuf Dalala, veteran Lion Shiraz Rashid (Past President) and Lion Chandu Lakhani, District Officer for Constitution and by-laws (TZ) were all at the airport to wish them a safe journey and get-well-soon remarks.

One of the District Goals to be emphasized by the District Governor this year is "heart related disease and heart attack awareness". Talking to the Blogger from London, DG Willy Ndesanjo said he was impressed by the project being carried out by the club for the last couple of years. He congratulated the Convenor and Club Leaders for the excellent work.

He said: "Heart related diseases and heart attacks are increasing in our countries, most critically affected are adolescence and children  as per our previous records". 

Story by Abdul Hai

START IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS!

Club Presidents and Secretaries under District 411B in Uganda and Tanzania have been urged to start organizing projects in line with their goals and that of the District Governor and International President.

The Governor's Blog wishes to bring forward to club officers some of the projects which Governor Wilson Ndesanjo wish to elaborate in the absence of his Handbook. There has been a slight delay in the printing process of the Handbook and hence this story to remind what has to be done in the month of July.

*This is your first month as club leaders in your respective clubs.
*Receive the District Governor at Julius Nyerere Airport on Tuesday 23rd July in large numbers and attend the banquet in his honour to be held in Dar es Salaam.
*Motivate club members to attend leadership seminars.
*MMR should be sent on or before 20th July ready for posting with the minutes of the Board. This to be a regular practice throughout the year on the 20th day of each month.
*Order Peace Poster kits and involve a minimum of three schools.
*Plan for Mega fund raising activities.
*Mark the date for leadership and orientation seminars and attend them.
*Prepare well in advance for you District Governor's official visit.
*Prepare your activities and administration budget and send to the Governor and Cabinet Treasurer.

As soon as you (Presidents/Secretaries) receive the Handbook treat it more as a Guideline Book by following all the important issues raised there in.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY L.C. ENTEBBE

Entebbe: The Secretary of Lions Club of Entebbe Lion Olivia Nankya sent a detailed report of the Installation and Induction ceremonies of new members of the club in Entebbe, Uganda.

Ten new members take the oath to-become members of Lions Club of Entebbe, the Club has now 34 members.

More than 200 lions and guests attended the exciting event which has definetly scored a big applause when 10 new members were inducted into the club, thus increasing the total membership of the club from 24  to 34. The new President is Lion Johnson Lwegiga.

The newly elected board of directors comprises thirteen Lions who will lead the club during the 2013 to 2014 Lionistic Year.

The new President of the Club Johnson Kwesiga gets the authoritative gong and gavel from the outgoing president of the Entebbe Club in Uganda.

The installation officer and Chief Guest was PDG/PMCC, Lion Shem Bageine who is Minister for East African Community Affairs in the Government of Uganda. The ceremonies was also attended by Hon. David Wakikona, Minister for State for Trade and Cooperatives.

RAMADHAN MUBARAK

District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo and First Lady Lion Florense have conveyed their hearty greetings and "Ramadhan Mubarak" to all Muslims who have started fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadhan which started on Wednesday.

"I am pleased to convey to to you all, a message of love and solidarity during the Holy Month of Ramadhan by wishing you a very happy Ramadhan. May Allah bless you all abundantly and confer peace and prosperity unto your families.", he said on his behalf and his spouse Florense.

The three-member team of Bloggers of the Governor's Blog wish to take this opportunity of conveying a very happy fasting during the month of Holy Ramadhan.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

Messages of condolence kept coming in steadily to District Officer Lion Mohamed Mulla whose aged father died in Dar es Salaam  this week.He was buried in the Khoja Shia Ithnasheria cemetry in Dar es Salaam and attended by many people including some prominent Lions.

From Hamburg District Governor lion Willy Ndesanjo emailed his message with lots of sympathy. He said: "I am saddened by the news of your father. May Allah bless his soul and rest in Eternal Peace, Amen."

Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo and first lady Florence Ndesanjo have conveyed their condolence message to the bereaved family of Lion Mohamed Mulla. (Photo from Archive)

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia who is on whirlwind tour of some European countries, also got the sad news and send his condolence message on his behalf and his spouse Renuka.

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji, 2nd VDG Lion Hayderali Gangji and many Lions joined hands in conveying their condolence messages.

The team of IT&Bulletin who are the Bloggers of the Governor's Blog namely Lion Salim Suleimanji, Lion Sayed Abdul Hai and Lion Valeria Mwesigwa also wish to send their heartfelt condolence on behalf of the regular readers of the Blog. May Allah grant him peace and Jannat, Amin.

Story by Abdul Hai

LION WILSON NDESANJO TAKES OATH AS DG

Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo was among 754 District Governors Elect who took Solemn Oath in Hamburg, Germany to serve as District Governor for Sub District 411B. Our Governor and First Lady Lion Florense Ndesanjo will touch down at the JKN International Airport, Dar es Salaam on 23rd July 2013 in the afternoon hours.

The International Convention was full of excitement and with lots of lessons to learn and share Lionism experience with leaders from every nook and corner of the world.

International President Barry Palmer re-emphasised that leaders from clubs to District level to follow their dreams and ensure they implement them. And our DG Lion Willy Ndesanjo said: "We cannot do anything unless we put our dreams in action and share it with others (unity in service).

A very hectic seminar for the Governors Elect was held and in one session 30 Governors including DG Willy Ndesanjo attended. He described it as "very knowledgeable and enriching on matters pertaining to running our district." He was among the participants who were awarded certificate.

On 5th July a colourful Convention Parade was organized and top brass leaders from 411B participated. They included Governor Willy Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense, PDG/PMCC Lion Shem Bageine who is Minister for East African Community Affairs accompanied by his spouse Lion Eleanor Bageine; Immediate Past District Governor Lion W. Kiwanuka and spouse Lion Edith Kiwanuka; Multiple Council Chairman Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi and his spouse Nite Ndyarugahi who is now 1st Vice District Governor; Lion Happiness Nkya and Lion Sawe, both Region Chairpersons based in Dar es Salaamd and Tanga.

GREETINGS TO ALL LIONS

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and the First Lady of the District 411B have sent warm greetings from Hamburg, Germany  to all Lions in the district.

According to the programme, the Governors have just completed their training event and he described it as "hectic". Although Europe is in summer but it appears that the Ndesanjos are missing the warm weather of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!

The remarks were contained in an email message addressed to the Blogger of the DG.

LIONS QUEST PROGRAMME PRAISED

The recently held Lions Quest Programme in Dodoma was highly praised by the Zonal Chief Inspector of Schools and urged the Lions to arrange another such programme for teachers of secondary schools.

The Inspector of Schools, Madame Regina Aravo said the implementation of the programme will help in curbing bad habits, especially among youths.

The Regional Education authorities gave unflinching support to the Co-ordinator of the Lions Quest Programme, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan and his team. The seminar was attended by 31 teachers and was held for two days during the last week of last month.

Governor Khan responded well to the observations of the Inspector of Schools and promised to consider the request of holding Quest Seminar for secondary school teachers.

In all sixteen primary schools participated and were trained by two well experienced Tutors namely Mathew Levi Alex who is a Teacher by profession working for Anazak Secondary School and Christopher Chinala, Manager of Rise & Shine Youth Dar Centre. Dr. Hussain Hassan, a Dental Surgeon from Amani Lions Club also participated as a volunteer.

Story by Abdul Hai

WORDS OF WISDOM

Dear Esteemed Readers
Words of Wisdom will pop up, time and again. Great Leaders, Sage and Writers with international reputation have spoken wise words and they have given us the opportunity to understand this world in a better way.

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing".......Helen Keller

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.".......Malcolm X

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.".......Benjamin Franklin

"The secret of a happy marriage remains secret." ........Henry Youngman

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IT & BULLETIN TEAM

AMANI INSTALLATION IN PICTURES

The 8th Charter and Installation night of Lions Club of Amani was held in Dar es salaam at The Red Onion Restaurant. The Chief installing officer was PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majeed Khan.

The new president of the club is Lion Usman Khan and his secretary is Lion Shoffiudin Babul, the outgoing president of the club. At the installation ceremony the new leaders announced recruitment of 8 new members who were to undergo orientation seminar.

At the same ceremony the club raised a total donation of Tsh 1,400,000 through raffle and auction of set of Tanzanite jewellery and mobile phone.

Group picture of new Amani leader for the year 2013-14 with the Chief Guest

The new Amani leaders taking lionistic oath

Assistant secretary Lion Lutgard Kokulinda Kagaruki addressing members and guest at the event.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Lions in Uganda were warmly congratulated for chartering two new clubs and also for inducting eleven new members separately. The glorious words of 'hongera' (Kiswahili word for congrats) was voiced by PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan when he was assessing the current status of District 411B.

The two new clubs in Uganda are Lions Club of Gulu Metropolitan and Lions Club of Mpondwe-Lhubira.

The Past Governor also congratulated the club leaders of Lions Club of Kilimanjaro New Century and Lions Club of Busia Greater which were revived and are now out of danger zone of Status Quo. The two other clubs which are in the danger zone facing Status Quo are Lions Club of New Century and Lions Club of Busia Greater.

The statistics of total members as at end of June in District 411B is still far from the required figure of 1250. The latest total is only 1098 under total clubs of 40 in Tanzania and Uganda.

Time and again, Lion Khan has been seriously reminding club leaders to work hard in bringing in new quality members.

District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo's district goal includes bringing into the den at least five new members per club and a minimum of two new clubs in Tanzania and Uganda.

Story by Abdul Hai 

CAMPAIGN AGAINST MISUSE OF DRUGS

Dodoma: The District Commissioner of Mpwapwa in Tanzania, Mr. Christopher Kangoye was highly concerned about the misuse of harmful drugs among the youths. It was announced that the use of narcotics had been increasing due to un-employment and lack of proper and effective guidance.

The Government leader urged leaders and the public to assist in curbing the increasing negative habits among the youths.

A few weeks later after the announcement of this sensitive issue, the Lions Quest Programme was conducted in Dodoma, the political capital of Tanzania. Under the guidance of Lions Quest Co-ordinator, PDG/PMCC, Lion Abdul Majid Khan accompanied by Dr. Hussain Hassan and two Tutors, held a two-day seminar for 31 Primary School Teachers.

Lions Quest Coordinator in Tanzania, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan caught in a pensive mood during a seminar which he organized for teachers.

Various chapters on skills for adolescence were taught to the teachers who will in turn impart the knowledge to other teachers and students in schools and community centres.

A similar programme was conducted end of June in Morogoro, approximately 130kms from Dar es Salaam. The same team was involved in teaching the teachers.

To-date in Tanzania, more than 300 teachers from Government and private institutions were taught the curriculum of Lions Quest and they will roll out this programme to over 112,000 children in schools. This programme  is currently active in 60 countries and the programme materials have been translated into 24 different languages.

Lion Abdul Majid Khan and his team are now focusing in conducting a similar seminar in other up-country stations.Lions Clubs International is funding the basic expenses.

All Lions Clubs are being urged to conduct the Lions Quest programme as a project by involving schools of their choice with assistance from the lions Quest Committee. 

In this Lionistic Year, Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo formed a three-man committee of Lions Quest & Skills for Adolescence. They are Mohamed Mulla (District Convenor); Dans Naturinda (Uganda) and Kiran Mody (Tanzania).

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai