FELLOWSHIP & DONATION

RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA: Members of Lions Club of Kabale attended a house-warming party in the premises of their fellow Lion Alex Kalengi and took the opportunity to speak about Lionism to almost 100 guests.

In this social event and house warming party, the club donated goods worth UShs. 100,000/= to the host by Club President Lion Alex Baguma.

The Membership Director of the club Lion Christine spoke about the history of Lions Clubs International as the largest serving organization in the world.

President Lion Alex Baguma of Lions Club of Kabale (first left) addressing the gathering at the social house-warming party in honour of fellow Lion Alex Kalengi. A gift from the club was handed over by club Membership Director Lion Christine (in blue gown).

Membership Director Lion Christine (in blue gown) addressing the host and also members of the public at the party. She spoke about Lions Clubs International and the good works being done by more than 1,340,000 through out the world. Story and pictures from L.C. Kabale.

GOVERNOR'S BANQUET POSTPONED

DAR ES SALAAM: The Governor's Banquet which was organized on Sunday 1st September at the New Africa Hotel in Dar es Salaam has been postponed according to the Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia.

The Cabinet Secretary said that according to the important events in the Islamic Calendar, some members have confirmed that they will not be able to attend the banquet and instead will be opting for the religious gathering.

Lion Kishore Simzia added that the attendance will be poor and hence the next date and venue will depend on the outcome of the meeting to be called by the Region Chairperson, Lion Happiness Nkya. Meanwhile, the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo is out of Dar es Salaam (now in Moshi) attending to his other official duties.

Story by Abdul Hai

"BABIES, WELCOME BACK HOME"!

DAR ES SALAAM: The four babies who were successfully treated for heart diseases in India, returned to Dar es Salaam and were received at the Julius Nyerere International Airport  by L.C. Host President Nureen Nathoo and PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan. Not in the picture Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo and other Lions who were also at the airport.

 

 

Dar es Salaam: In all sixteen small children and their parents were sent to India for various heart diseases procedures under the sponsorship of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host at a total expenditure of US$ 80,000 or close to TShs. 128,000,000/=. It was reported that all the children arrived safely after successful medical treatment in India with close cooperation of Regency |medical Centre.

The batch were sent on 11th July and 12 of them arrived earlier after treatment and the second batch of the remaining four,  arrived later as seen in the photograph.

The Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host has been conducting the "Heart Treatment Project" year in year out and has considered this as the club's long term project. The Convenor of the project is Dr. Rajni Kanabar who officially handles the portfolio of "Open Heart Surgery, Heart Awareness & Hospital Project" in District 411B. The others in his commitee are Lion Dr. Timothy Muwonge (Uganda) and Lion Navraj Bhamra (Tanzania).

According to the recent report sent by  the club's Secretary Lion Mohamed Lalji, the club organized an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement camp in Dar es Salaam recently. Two specialists from India who were surgeons on spine  and another one on hips and knee replacement screened 320 people free of any charges. They checked the patients and were given medical advice of future management of their health problems.

Story by Abdul Hai

GLORIOUS WORDS FOR ZAHIRA!

DAR ES SALAAM: Seven Fraternity Lions clubs in Dar es Salaam attended the PST Training workshop conducted by District Officer Lion Zahira Patwa under the umbrella of two Zones. Lion Zahira Patwa was described as a "Stalwart Lion" for her initiative and voluntary work and glorious words were attributed to her by District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo.

The Governor said: "I am very pleased for your timely presentation in such a professional style."

He continued, " Orientation, re-orientation and knowledge transfer amongst ourselves will help us a great deal to understand our responsibilities in the quest for efficiency, deliverance of service and our conduct to society."

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan who is also also handling the portfolio of membership development this year, described Lion Zahira Patwa as a "Stalwart Lion" and praised her for the good job she was doing as a Lion Leader.

Convenor of the Governor's Blog, Lion Salim Suleimanji who was out of the country (in India) for medical reasons of his Spouse Nafisa, praised the district officer for the important workshop conducted by her.

Zone Chairpersons Lion Omari Bakari and Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan conducted the Governor's Advisory meetings in Dar es Salaam recently and assigned DO Lion Zahira Patwa to conduct training sessions for the Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers (PST). All these officers and others who were connected with these events directly or indirectly, were highly praised by district leaders.

Story by Abdul Hai

A token of appreciation being presented by Zone Chairperson Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan to PST Trainer Lion Zahira Patwa, who also handles the portfolio of "Youth Outreach, Campus and Exchange Programme".

GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO UGANDA

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and First Lady of the sub district, Florense accomplished successfully the club visitation programme recently. In all seven clubs were visited and every day was a hectic programme for one week.

During the club visitations, he inspected meaningful projects being conducted by the clubs, attended joint Board of Directors meeting, conducted some question-answer sessions with club leaders and presented his personal lapel pins and Governor's banner. They also attended fellowship with respective club members and invited guests and family members.

During almost all the club visitations, he appreciated the love and honour granted to them in the spirit of Lionism. After attending the Governor's Banquet in Dar es Salaam on 1st September, he and his Cabinet Officers will prepare to leave for Kampala on 6th September for the First Cabinet Meeting.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo presented his personal laple pin and banner to the Immediate Past Governor of Sub District 411B Lion Joseph Kiwanuka during the Governor';s visit to the Lions Club of Gulu Metropolitan.

The Cabinet Meeting will be preceded by a Leadership Seminar. Please refer to the story on Leadership Seminar published earlier in this Blog.

The Governor presents his personal banner to Lion Valeria Mwesigwa, member of the three-man committee responsible for the Governor's Blog and printing of District Bulletin.

LIONS QUEST TRAINING SESSION

MWANZA: The Lions Quest Training programme was held in Mwanza, the second largest commercial town in Tanzania, for thirty teachers and Lions Members. The Coordinator of the programme in Tanzania, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan organized the programme in conjunction with Chairman of the LQ District Officer Lion Kiran Mody and Region Chairperson Lion Jagdish Shah. The qualified trainers who have been training the teachers were Lion Mathew Alex and Lion Christopher. Others who attended the training sessions were Lions from L.C. of Mwanza Valentine and District Officers Hemand Patel, Lion Burhan Mohamed, Lion Sameer Shah, Lion Jasmina Mistry, Lion Bhoomi Nanavati (President of the L.C. Valentine). Reports and pictures courtesy of

TREE PLANTING IN JINJA

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense on their official club visitations programme in Uganda, witnessed the "tree planting project" by Lions Club of Jinja. Their efforts are to make Jinja town as green as possible. The Governor (fifth from left) along with top leaders of the club. During his whirl-wind tour, he visited

LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME

KAMPALA: The Leadership Training Seminar for all the Cabinet and District Officers of Sub District 411B will be held on 7th September at the Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala, according to the Training Coordinator Lion Edgar Mbahamiza.

He has requested all the participants to be at the hotel for registration well before the opening session at 9.00am E.A. Time. The welcome-remarks will be delivered by the Chairperson of the Multiple Council for District 411, Lion Poly Karimari Ndyarugahi who was also the Past Governor for the sub district.

The District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo will address the seminar participants. According to the list of the district directory,there are 26 Cabinet Officers and 91 District Officers in the sub district which comprises Tanzania and Uganda.

The first topic on the agenda will be on the subject of duties and responsibility of Cabinet and District Officers by Lions Yese Mubangizi. The other topics will be as hereunder:

* Membership Retention and Strategies by Lion J.B. Ntangare.

* Fund Raising for Lion Programmes by Lion Dan Naturinda.

* Advancing Lionism Through Electronic Media by Prof. Mercy Ntangare.

* Closing speech by PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

Participants have been requested to carry with them mobile handheld devices like laptops, Ipad, Tablets or phones connected to internet so as to participate effectively in the training session.

Story by Abdul Hai

GOVERNOR'S BANQUET

DAR ES SALAAM: The much awaited Governor's Banquet in honour of the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and the First Lady of Sub District 411B, Florense will be held on Sunday, the first day of September at the New Africa Hotel.

The seating arrangements will accomodate 80 to 100 Card Holders in the Crystal Palace of one of the top hotels in Dar es Salaam, the New Africa Hotel. The exciting programme will be decorated with live-music and mouth-watering buffet with veg and non-veg dishes.

Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya and his Organizing Committee have been kept busy patching up events for the banquet. The Governor is likely to give his speech which may cover his goals and his efforts to serve as Governor of the district.

The past week has been very busy for the Governor and First Lady when they visited clubs in Uganda as the first lap of official club visitation programme. In six days  time after attending the banquet, he will be flying again to Uganda to conduct the First Cabinet Meeting in Kampala on 6th September. The Cabinet Meeting will be preceded by a Leadership Seminar especially tailored for Cabinet and District Officers.

Story by Abdul Hai

KIBO ADOPTS ANOTHER ORPHAN

MOSHI: Lions Club of Moshi Kibo has adopted another orphan girl, as the club's long term project of community service.

The Joint Secretary of the club, Past Cabinet Secretary Lion Inderjit Singh Rehal said that the club donated TShs. 120,000/= as school fees for Miss Candida Ludovick Sangawe. The President of the club Lion Juliana Jones donated the fees for the person in Moshi.

Report from L.C. Moshi Kibo

GOVERNOR WILLY NDESANJO SENDS MESSAGE

DAR ES SALAAM: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and the First Lady Florense have both arrived in Dar es Salaam after completion of first lap of club visitations in Uganda. Immediately on arrival, the Governor sent a "get well soon" message to PDG/PMCC Lion Safderali Jaffer who is receiving medical treatment in the United States of America.

The Governor has shown concern about the health of Lion Safderali Jaffer, one of the most dedicated Lion and a dedicated leader in District 411.

The PID Lion Dr. Manoj Shah, Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Poly Karimari Ndyarugahi, Immediate Past District Governor Lion Joseph Kiwanuka,  First Vice District Governor Night Ndyarugahi, and many district officers in Tanzania and Uganda have sent in "get well soon" messages via Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji, a close contact of Lion Safderali.

THE SYMPATHETIC MESSAGE: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo immediately after arrival from a one-week club visitation tour in Uganda, he sent a message of "get well soon" to PDG/PMCC Lion Safderali Jaffer who is under medical treatment with a possibility of kidney transplant in the USA.

THE MUCH NEEDED WATER!

DAR ES SALAAM: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima after hearing the pathetic stories relating to much needed water at the Msimbazi Mseto Primary School, decided to undertake the responsibility of providing water to the school. Convenor Lion Jayesh  with school authorities and water technicians worked almost round the clock to ensure that water is provided to the school.

TREE PLANTING PROJECT AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Kampala: The tree-planting project being carried out at the Makerere University by Lions and Leos of Lions Club of Kampala Central recently.

TREE PLANTING IN KAMPALA

KAMPALA: A tree-planting project was conducted by Lions Club of Kampala Central (Uganda) at Lion's Leisure Park, Makerere University.

Eighteen Lion Members and 8 Leos were kept busy digging holes and planting seedlings at two different areas, fifty at Makerere University and 125 at Bulyankuyege.

The club has ear-marked Bulyankuyege a site for the club's signature project.

The club also conducted a project at Kamwokya where they launched a plastic waste management campaign in slum areas. It involved the lions and Leos in cleaning drainage channels and collection of plastic bottles and waste plastic matters for recycling and re-use.

The waste-collection-project was conducted in conjunction with a group of local women called Kawempe Home Based Caregivers Alliance. Twenty ladies came up and joined twelve Lions and 5 Leos in doing the work. Local leaders and a local plastic re-cycling company representatives also joined in the campaign.

Story from L.C. of Kampala Central

TWO ZONAL MEETINGS IN DAR ES SALAAM

DAR ES SALAAM: Two Zones in Dar es Salaam conducted their meetings and gave their brief reports to the Governor's Blog with a sincere intention to say "thank you" to all the participants. Zone A was conducted by Lion Omari Bakari and Zone B by Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan.

There are seven clubs in Dar es Salaam and with the addition of Morogoro Lions Club, the final total turned out to be eight clubs. Morogoro was added under the umbrella of ZC Dr. Hussain and he reported participation of two delegates from the up-country town.

The Zonal Meetings also better described as the Governor's Advisory Committee meeting will further take their reports to the Region Chairperson (in this case RC Lion Happiness Nkya) for onward presentation of the reports in the forthcoming First Cabinet Meeting to be held in Kampala on 7th September 2013.

Both the meetings were held with PST Training seminar conducted by District Officer Lion Zahira Pattwa. The main objective was to brush up members knowledge about Lionism and leadership responsibility.

Reports from Zone A & B

PDG/PMCC UNDER MEDICAL TREATMENT

The Veteran Lion PDG/PMCC Safderali Jaffer standing with his Spouse, Lady Mumtaz right in front of the shelf with trophies, shields, certificates and mementos  presented to him as a dedicated and versatile Lion in District 411. This is one of his recent picture taken before he flew to the United States of America for medical treatment, with possibility of transplant of his kidney which appears to be functioning below the required capacity. In a telephone message from the U.S., he requested for early-recovery prayers from all lions and their families. (Picture from archive supplied by Lion Mohamed Lalji)

PDG SAFDERALI JAFFER UNDER MEDICAL TREATMENT

The ever-smiling and polite nature senior Lion, Safderali Jaffer is in the United States of America undergoing medical treatment with every possibility for a kidney transplant anytime. From his hospital bed, the PDG/PMCC veteran Lion has sent greetings to all the Lions in East Africa and has requested for prayers for his early recovery.

He is undergoing dialysis twice a week, a medical treatment which requires filtering of his blood through membrane to remove waste products from his system. His name is already on the surgical list for a procedure of kidney transplant. It has been reported that his kidneys are functioning at only 20% and hence he may undergo operation any time.

PDG Safderali Jaffer, now in his mid sixties has been receiving medical treatment in the United States of America whenever his medical condition required him to travel abroad from Tanzania. He has been in direct communication with his close friend, Cabinet Treasurer of District 411B, Lion Mohamed Lalji.

The Lionistic greetings and his brief  health condition was conveyed by Lion Mohamed Lalji to the Governor's Blog today from Dar es Salaam.

Lion Safder's wife, Lady Mumtaz and their two sons Mustafa and Murtaza and daughter are in the United States close him. Lion Jaffer's aged mother is also close to him.

There has been a steady influx of  "get well soon" messages and email letters by Lions who have received the breaking news. On behalf of the Governor's Blog, the IT & Bulletin team and all the Lions wish to pray for the speedy recovery of our versatile veteran Lion Safderali Jaffer, amin.

Story by Abdul Hai

VALENTINE MEMBERS SERVE ORPHANS

MWANZA: The all-ladies Lions Club of Mwanza Valentine visited Kuleana Orphans Centre and spent the whole day serving the children with food and cold drinks.

The Secretary of the club, Lion Sheerin Liakkath said in her despatch to this Blog that the club distributed sugar, rice, clothes, stationary, cakes, biscuits, kitchen utensils to the residents of the centre.

Lions of Mwanza Valentine Club serving the children of Kuleana Orphans Centre in Mwanza recently.

LUNCH FOR CANCER PATIENTS

DAR ES SALAAM: Three hundred patients of Ocean Road Cancer Hospital, the largest cancer hospital in Tanzania, were served with afternoon meals by members of lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima.

Twenty five members from the club and from other fraternity club of Dar es Salaam joined hands in serving the patients. Mzizima Club has recorded this service as a long-term project and they carry out this service on every first Friday of the month.

Street children who normally spent their morning or afternoon hours playing football on open fields, were served with refreshment and biscuits.

President of the club Lion Mustafa Kudrati along with other members, assisted one patient with cash donation Shs. 105,000/= for purchase of medicines.

Story by Abdul Hai with report from L.C. Dar es Salaam Mzizima

President of Mzizima, Lion Mustafa Kudrati is seen talking to one of the students at a primary school where the club has undertaken the project to provide water facilities to the school. The school was in dire need of water facilities.

COUNTDOWN BEGINS! ISAAME FORUM

KATHMANDU, NEPAL: The countdown for the ISAAME Forum to be held at Kathmandu, Nepal has begun and only three months are remaining. This forum will bring together Lions from India, South Asia, Africa and the Middle East countries from December 5th to 8th.

It is estimated by the organizers that at least two thousand delegates from the ISAAME area will converge at this mountainous capital city of Nepal. The city is rich with its ancient traditional culture and history.

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Lion Sanjay Khetan sent an international circular urging Lions to book their airline tickets and hotel accomodations well in advance to avoid last minute rush and booking. Kathmandu is normally frequented by large influx of tourists during the end of the year and hence hotel accomodation has to be taken care off well in advance.

Hotel accomodation rates and other details are readily available directly from the Organizing committee or more easily and quickly accessible through their website address http://isaameforum2013.org

Our District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo urged the Presidents and Secretaries of District 411B to discuss the ISAAME Forum as one of the agenda in their BOD and Business meetings during the month of September. 

Story by Abdul Hai

GOVERNOR'S COLOURFUL BANQUET

Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya conducted the meeting as Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Preparatory Committee for the Governor's Banquet to be held in Dar es Salaam on Sunday 1st September. (Picture from archive)

DAR ES SALAAM: Preparations for the colourful Governor's Banquet to be held in Dar es Salaam is in the pipeline under the organizing committee formed for this particular purpose.

Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya who is also the Chairman for the Organizing Committee has been conducting meetings to shape-up the banquet scheduled for 1st September 2013 at the Crystal Palace, New Africa Hotel, Dar es Salaam.

The banquet is in honour of District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and his spouse, the First Lady of the District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda). The ceremonial banquet is a traditional episode when a Governor returns from the installation ceremony at the Annual International Convention. Governor Willy Ndesanjo was among 753 Governors (Elect) who were installed in a grand ceremony at Hamburg, Germany recently.

All the Governors, after formal training and schooling in Hamburg, took up their heavy responsibility to spearhead more than 1,354,208 Lions Clubs in 753 districts in 207 countries and geographic areas.

According to the skeleton programme, the Governor will address the gathering of not less than 100 Lion Members and invited guests. On behalf of the Dar es Salaam based Lions Clubs (7), he will be honoured with a gift and the First Lady with fresh flower bouquet.

The Governor's Banquet could not be held immediately after his arrival on Tuesday 23rd July because of several reasons which include the Fasting month of Ramadhan, the First Lady was in the United Kingdom attending to some domestic issue and the Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and his spouse Lady Renuka Simzia who were on their overseas tour.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo and Lady Florense are currently on their first lap club visitation in Uganda and are expected back in Dar es Salaam on 24th August.

Story by Abdul Hai

GOVERNOR'S VISITATION SCHEDULE UGANDA

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo started his club visitation programme in Uganda with effect from 16th August 2013. He is accompanied with First Lady of the District 411B, Lady Florense Ndesanjo. Their return trip to Dar es Salaam will be on 24th August 2013.

August 16 Departs to Uganda by Kenya Airways
August 17 Saturday: Charter ceremony L.C. of Gulu Metropolitan
August 18 Sunday: L.C. of Soroti
August 19 Monday: L.C. of Sironko
August 20 Tuesday: L.C. of Busia Greater
August 21 Wednesday: L.C. of Iganga
August 22 Thursday: L.C. of Kakira
August 23 Friday: L.C. of Jinja
August 24 Saturday: Return to Dar es Salaam and end of first lap tour.

Report submitted by Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia

GOVERNOR'S UGANDA TOUR BEGINS

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady of Sub District 411B. (Picture from archive)

GULU: District Governor's first lap tour of Uganda began with the official Charter Presentation to the newly formed club, Gulu Metropolitan Lions Club.

The solemn induction ceremony of the 21 new members was carried out by Chief Guest, District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and the Installation ceremony of newly elected office bearers was done by the Immediate Past District Governor Lion Joseph W. Kiwanuka.

The Board of Directors meeting was conducted with the presence of all the high dignitaries and according to the procedures, some question-answer session was conducted.

KUMI: The District Governor paid his official visit to Kumi Central Club where he conducted a joint session of BOD meeting with all the members.

A newly constructed residential house costing US$ 7,500/= was officially handed over to a lady who normally takes care of children.

The Governor planted a seedling at Ilukori Girls Secondary School and in all five hundred plants were handed over by the club to the school. Members conducted talks on Health Guidance to the students and talked mainly on the dreadful disease HIV/Aids and how to lead a good citizen life. 

SOROTI: The third club to visit was Soroti Lions Club at the club's own premises popularly called the club house.

Four new members were inducted by the District Governor. The Governor was taken to the Children's Play Park which was created by the Lion's Club as a community service for the people.

The Governor is scheduled to visit Busia Lions Club on 20th August (Tuesday).

Story from various reports.

"THE BAKARI ACCIDENT" PICTURES

On the left is the Suzuki car which caused a double accident. Lion Bakari's car is on the second right hand side. All the vehicles involved were towed to the Police Station and stationed there until completion of Police and legal formalities.

Lion Moiz Bakari indicated about some muscular pain on his chest and a small bruise on his left ankle when he agreed to an interview by Blogger of this blog, Lion Abdul Hai. Pictures by courtesy of  Faiq Qadri.

"THE BAKARI ROAD ACCIDENT"!

DAR ES SALAAM: The near fatal road accident which involved Zone Chairman Lion Moiz Bakari Omari was a miracle for him to come out "almost unhurt and clean". The driver of the other car which caused double accident at one time, was admitted into Muhimbili Central Hospital with serious multiple injuries.

Lion Bakari narrated to me about the dreadful mid-night road accident that it was like a night mare happening in a split second. The speeding car of Suzuki make banged one car and skidded and rammed on to Bakari's car. It was almost a face-to-face collision and the huge impact inflated the safety-bag immediately, thus protected him from serious injuries. "I lost consciousness for sometime but realized that people were pulling me out of my car's window. It is then I recalled that something drastic had happened," he told me.

The road accident was reported at the Selander Bridge Police Station and later he and the other car's driver were admitted into Muhimbili Hospital. After several tests and examinations, he was discharged with an advice for "complete bed rest".

The Zone Chairman was returning to his Upanga house after attending the preparatory meeting of the forthcoming Governor's Banquet at Shahi Darbar, along Chole road in Dar es Salaam.

Close relatives, friends and neighbours, Lion Members, many telephone calls and messages are a constant events since the dreadful accident happened last Friday. Lion Bakari in his mid fifties is married and have two daughters and two sons. The eldest daughter Mwanahija Bakari is a Medical Doctor by profession and works for Hubert Kariuki's Memorial Hospital in the city.

He is a businessman and specialized in the cooling system (heat transfer technology) after acquiring practical knowledge in Mombasa and Nairobi in Kenya.

With a light touch, Lion Mozi Bakari's residence is sandwiched between the open Memorial War Cemetery on one side and the famous Aga Khan Hospital on the other side and on the adjacent side is the busy-by-night casino.

Story by Abdul Hai

LIONS QUEST PROGRAM IN DAR ES SALAAM

PDG/PMCC and Coordinator of the Lions Quest Programme in Sub District 411B, Lion Abdul Majid Khan highlighting the main features of the programme to the participants during the three-day workshop. First on left is DG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and second is Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia.

DG Wilson Ndesanjo addressing teachers and Lions when he performed the official opening ceremony of the three-day workshop of Lions Quest Programme at Haidary Plaza Dar es Salaam. Others are (L to R) Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji and Convenor of LQ Lion Mohamed Mulla.

Trainer Lion Alex on extreme right, lecturing the participants of the workshop.

TEACHERS UNDER TRAINING

DAR ES SALAAM: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo paid glorious tribute to dedicated school teachers and described them as naturally gifted with high moral standard to conduct the Lions Quest Programme.

These remarks were made by Governor Willy when he was invited to act as Chief Guest at the 12th Lions Quest Workshop for school teachers in Dar es Salaam on 15th August 2013 at the Red Onion Hall, Haidari Plaza, Dar es Salaam. Thirty school teachers and twelve Lion Members, including Project Coordinator  Lion PDG Abdul Majid Khan attended the opening session.

The Governor said that teachers were naturally gifted to shape up the positive image and strong positive character of the school students. The good character building meant a strong foundation for the future citizen and leaders of the country. Hence, the mission of the Lions Quest Programme was basically geared to educate the young people to keep away from adopting bad habits such as tobacco smoking, smoking bhang, keep away from harmful drugs and all kinds of intoxicants.

The Lions Quest Programme is an international programme being conducted since the last thirty years and in Tanzania and Uganda, it was introduced about five years ago. Similar workshops are being conducted in Uganda as well, the last one was conducted a few days ago.

The Governor highly praised the Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Lion Abdul Majid Khan and Convenor Lion Mohamed Mulla and Secretary Lion Abdul Hai for organizing the programme in Dar es Salaam. The two Zone Chairpersons Lion M. Bakari and Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan and some District Officers were also present during the opening session.

During the prelude to the speech of the Governor, Lion PDG Abdul Majid Khan said that twelve such workshops were conducted successfully in Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Dodoma, Moshi, Arusha, Mwanza and three more will be held in Lake Zone towns next week.

Six Lions and 360 school teachers have been trained so far and 180,000 students will benefit from the programme, according to PDG Lion Khan.

One of the major goals of District Governor Willy Ndesanjo is "caring for the community needs" and he has expounded well his attention on Lions Quest Programme in Tanzania and Uganda.

Story by Abdul Hai

FIVE GIRLS ASSISTED

Lions Club of Moshi Kibo handing over a cheque (amount unspecified) to Mr. Nurdin, the Care-Taker of five girls who are all suffering from HIV/Aids disease. The short yet very meaningful ceremony took place in Moshi (Tanzania) recently. Second from left is President Julian Jones and second right is guardian of the five girls.

MOSHI: Four years ago, Lions Club of Moshi Kibo adopted five orphan girls who are suffering from HIV disease and they are still being looked after by the club.

The club gave a donation (amount not specified) to the Guardian of the girls Mr. Nurdin who has been looking after the welfare and education of the girls. The donation will help in paying school fees and the general up-keep of the girls.

A delegation, composed of Zone Chairperson Lion Balraj Matharu, President Julian Jones and Past President Navraj Bhamra handed over the cheque to the guardian of the girls.

Report filed by Joint Secretary
LION INDERJIT S. REHAL

PEACE POSTER CONTEST KAMPALA

School students  being briefed about the Peace Poster Contest by Leaders of Lions Club of Kampala Central.

Students of two schools namely Kitante and Kabojja entered the painting contest of Peace Poster Contest held in Uganda recently.The results of the contest will be officially announced in early September

KAMPALA: The Peace Poster Contest which is an international contest being organized by Lions Clubs in 206 countries and geographical areas, was also held in Kampala under the supervision of Lions Club of Kampala Central.

The two schools which were involved in the contest were Kitante Primary School and Kabojja Junior School. Fifteen Lions and Leos participated in the launching of this year's Peace Poster Contest under the banner "OUR WORLD, OUR PEACE".

The adjudication of the submitted paintings will take place on 6th September 2013 for both schools.

Story compiled from reports.

LIONS QUEST IN JINJA, UGANDA

Teachers being briefed about the context of Lions quest Programme in Jinja, Uganda

Group photograph of teachers who participated in the training workshop of Lions Quest Program organised by Lions Club of Jinja.

Lions Quest Programme in Uganda conducted a teachers training workshop in Jinja on 8-10 August. The event was hosted by Lions Club of Jinja and Lions Club of Iganga.

Forty teachers from eight secondary schools along with Lions and Leos from the two clubs participated and assisted in conducting the three days workshop.

The Lions Quest Trainers conducted the training programme efficiently and turned out to be a great success. The Trainers are Lion Yunia Lwanga and Lion Tush Naturinda assisted by Chairman of Lions Quest, Dans Naturinda and assisted by Ln. Jacob Bukenya.

Teaching materials including 800 books were distributed to kick-start the programme.

The Area Education Officer presided over the closing ceremony and promised to give full support to the programme which is conducted at international level. The Education Officer requested for more involvement of schools in this programme.

Reports from Lion Dans Naturinda
By Abdul Hai

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATIONS BEGINS

District Governor for Sub District 411B Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo accompanied by the First Lady of the district, Lady Florense will be flying out of Dar es Salaam aboard Kenya Airways on Friday 16th August and will be in Uganda to begin his official club visitations programme.

His busy schedule begins on 17th August when a new club, Lions Club of Gulu Metropolitan will be presented with its Charter Certificate.

The hectic programme will include attending to official visitation of at least six clubs, board of directors meetings, attend projects and installing Lions to their respective posts etc.

The District Governor and Lady Florense will be returning to Dar es Salaam on 24th August and after spending two weeks in Dar es Salaam, they will again fly to Uganda to attend the First Cabinet Meeting in Kampala. A Leadership Seminar will also be conducted for Lion Leaders.

Story by Abdul Hai

L.C MWANZA VALENTINE INSTALLATION

The all-ladies Mwanza Valentine & Leos club held its installation ceremony in Mwanza (Tanzania) recently. The Chief Guest and Installation Officer was Region Chairperson Lion Jagdish Mehta (in full suit).

CLUB PRESIDENTS FORWARD PLANNER 411B

All club officers, especially the President and Secretary, are advised to follow the President's monthly planner and along with club goals, the following is suggested for August planning. Attention is drawn regarding Zonal Meetings and to be followed by Cabinet meeting in Kampala on 7th September 2013.

* Contact Zone Chairpersons for the first District Governor's Advisory meeting. It is mandatory for the Club President, Secretary and Treasurer to attend.

* Arrange meetings with your Convenors to plan activities.

* Look for Organizations and NGOs to form partnership in service activities.

* Promote Peace Poster Contest.

* Look for prominent speakers to address your aclub meeting.

* Involve members in your Sight First Activity.

* Start planning your club's fund raising activity now.

*Attend the First Cabinet Meeting in Kampala, Uganda on 7th September 2013.

Please contact Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia if  you have any enquiry or further details.

EID GREETINGS FROM DG

Eid Mubarak from the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and family.

Dear Fellow Lions,Leos & Friends,

On the festive occasion of Eid ,I am pleased to extend warm greetings

to  our Muslim Brothers & Sisters in their eid ul fitr celebrations

 

May  Allah's divine grace brings you good health, fortune hapiness and success

 

In the spirit of Unity in Service I pray that  your EID be truly wonderful in every way

for you as we strive to serve the less fortunate members of our society

 

Eid Mubarak

 

Lion Wilson Ndesanjo

District Governor 2013-2014

District 411B

Tanzania&Uganda

SERIOUS & URGENT ACTIONS REQUIRED

Dr Manoj Shah Past International Director and GMT Leader has shown serious concern on the tempo of increasing membership in Multiple District 411.

Serious and appropriate urgent actions has been prescribed by Past International Director Lion Dr. Manoj Shah for increasing Quality Members and new Lions Clubs in Multiple District 411. Dr. Manoj Shah, an international personality in the world of Lionism based in Nairobi, Kenya, is also holding the post of head of the Global Membership Team for Africa.

All members of the GMT, Area Leaders and advisors and including Lions clubs in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Seychelles have been strongly urged to consider the situation of increasing the membership of the organization in Africa. He described his advice as “serious and urgent appropriate actions”.

The seriousness of the decreasing number of members was also echoed by International Coordinator Dr. Ton Soeters (PID) in his letter addressed to GMT Leaders and Governors.

Respective leaders and Club Officers, especially those clubs in jeopardy have been strongly urged to make every effort to maintain those clubs in good standing. As at end of July this year, some clubs mentioned in the Lions Clubs Health Report might be cancelled for various reasons and this will lead to possible loss of (minus or plus) 2000 members.

According to laid down procedures, clubs cancelled within 12 months can be reinstated if financial commitments are honoured well in time.

Another GMT leader in District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda), PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan has been constantly circulating clubs health reports to all the forty clubs in the two countries voicing his serious observation of the situation. He said in his latest circular: “To loose or waste an opportunity will result in grief and sorrow,” he told club leaders adding, “why should this happen?”

He called on the club leaders to re-activate cancelled clubs and save the sub district from the serious dilemma and see to it that no further clubs are closed. At the moment there are 40 clubs with 1081 members in the two countries.

One of the main goals of the District Governor of Sub District 411B Lion Wilson Ndesanjo is a minimum requirement of  five new Quality Members per club  and to open four new clubs in Tanzania and Uganda this Lionistic Year.

Story by Abdul Hai

PRAYERS AND MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY

The current Multiple Council Chairman of MD 411 PDG Lion Polly Ndyarugahi sends his prayers for speedy of 2nd VDG Lion Hayderali Gagnji.(Pic from Archive)

KAMPALA: The current Multiple Council Chairperson of Multiple District 411,  Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi has sent his sympathy and offered prayers for quick recovery of the 2^nd Vice District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji who is currently under medical observation and treatment in a Mumbai hospital in India.

The MCC who was out of the country for some time now said that he felt sorry to learn about the ill-health of the Governor. He said: “I join all the well-wishers and wish him quick recovery. May the Good God bless him with a quick recovery. I am very sorry to learn about the poor health of Hayderali.”

Chain of “good luck and  sympathy” messages have been steadily coming into the mail boxes of the Governor Wilson Ndesanjo, and 2^nd VDG Lion Gangji and also to this Governor’s Blog. Prayers have been held in Dar es Salaam and elsewhere. 

According to reliable sources and also through those who spoke directly to him or his wife, Lion Nimeira, several laboratory tests have been carried out but the Blog has not yet received any confirmed medical reports.

Report by Abdul Hai

RAP IN KAMPALA

Kampala: The Reading Action Programme (RAP) was implemented at the Salvation Army in Kampala for the benefit of disabled young people recently.

Career guidance and face to face individual or group discussions was organized by Lions Club of Kampala Central, the newly installed President of the club Lion Dan Naturinda reported to the Governor’s Blog. The National Library of Uganda was also involved in this literacy campaign.

The President said that twenty Lions and Leos participated in the literacy project and donated text books, pens, pencils and drawing crayons to 50 young disabled boys and girls at the Salvation Army camp. The Reading Action Programme was echoed by Immediate Past International President Wayne A Madden who described in his message about “A Book as the World’s Most Powerful Tool.”

He also had explained that literacy gives us the tools to take our place in society as informed and active citizens. 

The Region Chairman for Region “D” in Uganda, Lion Geoffrey Mwesigwa said in his letter of congratulations to the club that they were doing a great work to the community and the country as well. He praised the efforts of the President of the club and all members in spreading the literacy campaign which was the main goal of the Lions Clubs International under the immediate past International President, Lion Wayne Madden.

The Reading Action Program in action by L.C. Kampala Central

A Lion member reading a story book to the students of Makerere Primary School in Kampala, Uganda

LC Kampala Central at the presentation ceremony of stationary to the young boys and girls of Salvation Army, Uganda 

Story from reports by Lion Dans Naturinda.