GOVERNOR'S ADVICE FOR OCTOBER ACTIVITIES

Dar es Salaam: The following is an important list of activities recommended by District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo for the month of October. Top on the list is October World Service Week, the week dedicated by more than 1,355,824 in serving people throughout the world.

* Implement October World Service Week with community involvement in mind.
* Select entries for Peace Poster Contest, as the deadline is 15th November 2013.
* Observe the World Sight Day on 14th October 2013 by carrying out sight related activities.
* Involve Zone Chairpersons and respective District Officers for orientation and induction of  of new members.
*Organize collection of children's clothes and toys for presentation during Eid Al Haj festivals and Christmas in December.

Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo has drawn attention of all club secretaries and presidents to be punctual in remembering to send their activities reports to the respective sources. During the month of September some clubs have failed to obey the rules of the District Contest and this anomaly has been taken into account.

He also pointed out that according to the records, as at end of September, the District 411B had a total membership of 1093 members only and closing balance was 1095. New members inducted and enrolled officially at Lions Clubs International were 14 but dropped members, due to one reason or the other, were 12. Hence, the plus point appeared to be only 2 members.

The Governor has strongly advised Club Presidents and Secretaries to ensure that the back-door for exit must be shut down. And in addition to that recently during his club visitations to Uganda, 27 new members were inducted and the details and remittance of dues to the international must be immediately sent. Similarly, he inducted 12 new members during the Governor's Banquet in Dar es Salaam and these details of new members must also be dispatched to the LCI immediately.

District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo points out on page 17 of his Hand Book and refers to October Activities Plan and calls on Club Presidents and Secretaries to follow up the instructions.

Photo & Story by Abdul Hai

ONE OF 67 VICTIMS

Nairobi, Kenya: One of the 67 innocent people killed during the Al Shabab attack at the Westgate Shopping Centre was a young girl, Rehmat M. Umran who was chairperson of LEO Club.

Leo Rehmat, may Allah bless her soul and grant her heaven, was killed when the Somali Al Shabab attacked the shopping mall and killed innocent people in Nairobi just a week ago. She is a distant niece of Lion Shehzan Lohar who is based in Nairobi.

Nairobi: The photograph to remember. Third right Late Rehmat M. Umran receiving Charter Leo Certificate from Immediate Past District Governor 411A Lion Varish Sheikh. She was one of the 67 people killed during the attack by Al Shabab militants in the Westgate Shopping Centre recently. 

Story and foto from Lion Shehzan Lohar, Nairobi.

MEGA EYE AND EAR CAMPS KIGOMA

KIGOMA, TANZANIA: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima have undertaken a huge project of Eyes and Ear Camps at the extreme western lake-side town of Kigoma.

The Ear Camp is a joint project with Starkey Hearing Foundation from United States of America (USA) and a team of nine people from this foreign based organization are along side with the Mzizima members doing their voluntary and free work.

The latest photographs from the camps have started flowing into the Governor's Blog and are being re-produced for our Pageviewers.

The Mega Ear & Eye Camps being held in Kigoma, Tanzania under sponsorship of L.C. of Mzizima, Starkey Foundation of USA and the District Hospital of Kigoma.

The Cabinet Secretary of District 411B Lion Kishore Simzia has congratulated the club and all the members for holding the Mega Camps in Kigoma, a remote town which needed such free camps.

An Ear Specialist from the USA based organization, Starkey Foundation attending to a patient with "ear problems" at the newly constructed hospital extension of Kigoma District Hospital in Kigoma, Tanzania.

The District Convenor for Sight Conservation & Work With Blind, Lion Shanti Shah who is also the Past President of Mzizima Club is seen busy recording the details of individual patients at the Ear & Eye Camps in Kigoma.

CONGRATULATIONS!

KABALE, UGANDA: Lion Rev. Canon Eng. George Bagamuhunda has been entrusted with big responsibility as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Church of Uganda. All members of Lions Club of Kabale have joined hands in congratulating the senior Lion for this new post.

The Secretary of the club, Lion John Semuwamba said that members of the club wish to pray for him and send God's Blessings on him.

A Senior Lion, Rev. Canon Eng. Georege Bagamuhunda from Lions Club of Kabale is now the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Church of Uganda.

Story source: Lions Club of Kabale

AT 75 STILL GOING STRONG!

MOSHI, TANZANIA: At the age of 75 years old, Prof. Lion Wim Blonk is still going strong with his life-time determination to see that Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre in the northern part of Tanzania improves every day. Since the formation of this special school for the deaf and dumb pupils more than two decades ago, the Professor and his Belgium club, Lions Club of Ijsedal Tervuren have been ardent supporter.

The Professor arrived in Moshi this week with some financial support for construction of dormitory for girls at the Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre. The Lions Club of Moshi Kibo has embarked on the project to build a secondary school for the physically impaired pupils.

The special school is on record to have produced excellent result since the last four years for standard seven graduates...100% passes.

Other key players supporting the centre are Close The Gap (Belgium Ngo); Richo International, Rotarian Oxford London, Lions of Sweden, Sikh Scouts Southhall (UK) and a good number of local industrialists and individual donors.

Professor Lion Wim Blonk takes photography very seriously and is here in Moshi for a photographic mission of taking pictures of flamingoes and especially hatching and breeding scenes. The display of photographs of flamingo birds in Belgium will be a source of income for Msandaka.

The Professor along with a famous artist Mr. Ward LerNout toured France where they took pictures of famous old buildings such as castles and churches. The photographs were reproduced by the hands of the artist through his brush and oil paint and printed in the form of a book. These are on sale in Europe and the proceeds will go into the coffer of Msandaka.

One of the paintings of a castle in France by Artist Ward LerNout whose book is on sale in Europe. The proceeds will also go to the Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre in Moshi. Prof. Lion Wim Blonk along with the artist are raising funds for the centre.

Moshi: Prof. Lion Wim Blonk from the Belgium club, Lions club of Ijsedal Tervuren, distributes choclates to the physically impaired pupils of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictures from Lion Inderjit S. Rehal, Secretary L.C. Moshi Kibo

TREE PLANTING IN KABALE

KABALE, UGANDA: The tree planting project in Kabale, Uganda continues after planting 470 trees by Lions Club of Kabale.

The Secretary of the club, Lion John Semumba said that the trees were planted at the University of Kabale with several purposes including providing source of shade during sunny days and fruits to the residents at the institute. The total target is 1400 trees and so far 1070 have already been planted.

The District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and the First Lady of the District 411B, Florense during their club visitations in Uganda had also participated in the tree-planting-project at Kabale.

KABALE: The changing scenario at Kabale University.....Lions Club of Kabale have already planted 1070 trees and during the third phase of the project, the Lions will plant the balance of 330 trees. The trees include fruit trees as well. (Foto by Club Secretary John Semumba).

LIONS RESPONDED QUICKLY DURING WESTGATE ATTACK

NAIROBI: When the Al Shabab militant group attacked innocent civilians at the Westgate Shopping Centre, the first casualties were treated at the nearby M.P. Shah Hospital where a good number of Lions Members volunteered to help.

The first casualties at the M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi where many Lion Members and volunteers came to assist.

According to the Chairman of the hospital, Past International Director Lion Dr. Manoj Shah, the first few hours were quite challenging but they along with more volunteers joined in to work hand in hand. More doctors, nurses and volunteers came to assist. We managed to get some pictures from Nairobi and these are reproduced hereunder.

Lions and volunteers in action treating and helping the first casualties after the attack by Al Shabab militants at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi last Saturday 21st September.

"BIG THANK YOU"....GOVERNOR HAIDERALI GANGJI

DAR ES SALAAM: The Second Vice District Governor of 411B Lion Haiderali Gangji who was away in Mumbai, India for sixty six days under medical reasons, returned to Dar es Salaam looking better and happy on 19th September. Upon arrival, he promised to give a written statement to the Governor's Blog through the under signed writer.

The IT & Bulletin team wish to congratulate the Governor and pray for his good health and happiness. We reproduce the statement as appended below:

"I have no words to express my sincere gratitudes and appreciation to the Lions in the Fraternity Clubs of Dar es Salaam and District 411B for showing highest level of concern and sympathies during my illness.

I an Nimira had to stay for two months in Mumbai undergoing all sorts of medical check-ups and tests and there was no even a single day when we did not receive calls (telephone or email) from Lions which not only encouraged our spirit but made us realize that we are a (big) family unit.

We personally wish to thank our Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo, PID/PDG Lion Dr. manoj Shah, MCC Lion Poly K. Ndyarugahi, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan and all Lion Members."

Story by Abdul Hai
Source: 2nd VDG Haiderali Gangji

2nd Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji: "You have shown highest level of concern and sympathy during my illness." (Picture from archive).

MORE AND MORE CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

More and more condolence messages continue to pour as the brutal attack by the militant Al Shabab group from Somalia at the Westgate shopping complex in Nairobi came to its sixth day today (Thursday 26th Sept). Messages of sympathy were directed to the District Governor 411A Lion Teja S. Kalsi and PID/PDG Lion Dr. Manoja Shah and others.

According to reports originating from Nairobi, Lion Members spearheaded by some of the top brass leaders of Sub District 411A like Dr. Manoj Shah, Dr. S.P. Amin, Teja S. Kalsi, Dr. Manilal Dodhia  were at the M.P. Shah Hospital to render quick medical and welfare assistance to the dead and injured victims of the terrorist attack.Reports indicate that 67 people were declared dead but other sources indicate 130 dead and more than 170 injured.

The Lions Clubs International Fund sent an emergency grant of US$ 10,000 or TShs. 16,000,000/= to meet the immediate expenses being incurred at the hospital which is headed by its Chairman Lion Dr. Manoj Shah.More donations were also flowing in.

The Multiple Council Chairman of District 411 (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles) PDG Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi said: "We have learnt with shock and disgust the killings at the Westgate Shopping Centre where many lives are said to have been lost by gunmen. It is a tragedy. We are with you as Lion Leaders, in sorrow and grief and pray for quick recovery of those injured."

PDG and Chairman of the Governors Council 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) Lion Satish Sharma said: " Our hats off to the great work carried out by the Lions Clubs of Nairobi Fraternity (of serving the injured people at M.P. Shah Hospital)."

IT & Bulletin Convenor, Lion Salim Suleimanji on behalf of this Governor's Blog, wrote: "Our sympathies to those who lost their dearest and nearest ones during the brutal attack."

Lion John Kwesiga, President of L.C. Entebbe in Uganda expressed condolence on behalf of his club to those who lost their loved ones.

The Public Relations Officer of Sub District 411B Lion Shofiuddin Babul said: "We salute the Lions in nairobi for providing humanitarian services. We are proud of being Lions and that we are always in the front line to give assistance during disaster events."

Story by Abdul Hai

Source from email letters and personal telephone calls.

GOVERNOR EXPRESSES SYMPATHY

DAR ES SALAAM: Immediately after getting the breaking news of Al Shabab militant group which attacked innocent people who were shopping at the Westgate Shopping Centre, Governor Wilson Ndesanjo called and expressed shock and dismay at the killing of 62 people and injuring 170 others. He talked to PID Lion  Dr. Manoj Shah, chairman of the M.P.Shah hospital who were the first to respond to the emergency medical attention of dead and injured victims. The Governor also sent a letter of condolence to his counterpart, Governor Lion Teja S. Kalsi based in Nairobi.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR

DAR ES SALAAM: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo has conveyed a Condolence Message to his counterpart, District Governor of 411A Lion Teja S. Kalsi and also spoke personally to PID Dr. Lion Manoj Shah expressing dismay about the tragical incidents which took place in Nairobi's Westgate shopping centre. So far, the shooting spree at the crowded shopping centre reported to be done by Al-Shabab militant group claimed 62 deaths and nearly 170 injured people.

The latest news about the ordeal is that the defence forces of Kenya has managed to take full control of the shopping centre.

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo said that he sent a condolence message to his counterpart, Governor Teja S. Kalsi and expressed on behalf of all Lions of District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) our heartfelt sorrow to the bereaved families and also those innocent people who were involved in the shooting spree by the Al Shabab group from Somalia.

The Lions in Nairobi, led by top brass of Multiple District 411 PID Dr. Manoj Shah assisted by PID Dr. S.P. Amin, Dr. Lion Manilal Dodhia were the first to respond to the emergency situation by treating and taking care of the dead and wounded victims. The hospital M.P. Shah Hospital is close to the proximity of Westgate and the victims were brought to the hospital for emergency attention.

More Lion members joined in to give hand and they included volunteers, medical personnel and nurses, and family members.

"We faced a lot of challenges during the first few hours since the attack by Al Shabab started on Saturday (21st Sept) mid-day hours," Dr. Manoj said.

PDG/PMC Lion Abdul Majid Khan also sent a letter of condolence to Governor Lion Teja S. Kalsi and expressed his sorrow and sympathy to the people who were involved innocently in the shoot out prompted by the militant group of Al Shabab from Somalia.

From Governor to the Governor, a letter of condolence expressing dismay and shock at the shooting incident at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi. On the left is Governor for Sub District 411A, Lion Teja S. Kalsi and his counterpart Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. (Foto from archive)

BREAKING NEWS! VITAL INFORMATION

DAR ES SALAAM: The email address and the secret password of Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia is reported to have been hacked and for security reasons, his email address has been changed.

The story of "hacking allegations" was first reported by both the Cabinet Secretary and Treasurer about 48 hours ago. All Lion Members in Sub District 411B, especially those on the leadership posts of the clubs in Tanzania and Uganda are advised to direct their mails to the new address ksimzia@gmail.com and please advise club members about the new address.

The cabinet Secretary is the right hand senior officer of the District Governor and the post is sensitive and vital in terms of administration of Governor's Office.

In the computer security context, a "Hacker" is someone or maybe a group of people who seek and exploit weaknesses in a computer system or computer network. In a broader sense, "Hackers", especially the Black Hats are motivated by many reasons such as profit, protest, challenges or maybe criminal objectives.

Other computer Pundits describe someone hacking into the system of other computers with the name of "Crackers". A Cracker, may go through trial and errors but may succeed to gain un-authorized access to other computers in order to commit another crime such as destroying information or steal vital information and data maybe for a criminal purpose.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source of the breaking news: Cabinet Secretary & Cabinet Treasurer

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia has immediately changed his email address to ksimzia@gmail.com and has requested club officers to resend their emails and reports to the new address.

FIRST APPEARANCE OF 2ND VDG

DAR ES SALAAM: Second Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji was at the Governor's Banquet, his first public appearance after 66 days of medical observation and treatment in Mumbai, India. As usual, he was well dressed for the banquet and accompanied by his spouse, Lady Nimira, who was at his bed side in hospital all along.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo stood up to welcome back his deputy and added to the delight of his listners that "now you look even better than ever before". He advised him to follow his doctor's prescriptions and rest well and gain strength to continue with his duties.

With a broad smile he told the undersigned: "I have lost some weight since I became sick but now I feel stronger than ever. I think I am well looked after."

Many Lions at the banquet were delighted to see Lion Haiderali in good spirit and he moved from one table to the other shaking hands with members.

Immediately after the induction of twelve new members by the Governor, two people appeared to be overjoyed, the Membership Development District Convenor Lion Abdul Majid Khan (PDG/PMCC) and Lion Haiderali Gangji who holds the portfolio of District Chairperson for Tanzania in this committee.

The latest close range picture of 2nd VDG Lion Haiderali Gangji, his first appearance in public since he became sick and was in Mumbai, India for sixty six days under medical observation and treatment. (Foto by Abdul Hai).

 

"SET AND SCORE GOALS," GOVERNOR

DAR ES SALAAM: Governor lion Wilson Ndesanjo advised the Lions to set their goals and make the  goals happen. The advice was given by him at the banquet in his honour organized jointly by seven Dar es Salaam based Lions Clubs at the Boodles Restaurant, Harbour View JM Mall.

He quoted a popular saying: "Some people make things happen. Some watch things happening and others wonder what happened?". He therefore advised and emphasized that Lions must work as a team and thereby can achieve a lot since they are bound together with a common goal.

The Governor's theme during his reign of one year is "Unity In Service" applicable to the growing number of Lions in Sub District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda). Over the last three months or so, he has been advocating his theme which he expects will create more members, membership satisfaction, rekindle new enthusiasm and attain growth in members to stand firmly on its two feet.

During his extempore speech, he reminded the Lions of his two main goals, namely to increase membership with net retention and concentrate on care for community service. The target, he emphasized was to look for not less than 200 Quality Members.

At the colourful banquet on Saturday night, twelve new members were inducted by him and witnessed by over one hundred members and invited guests. They were presented with the pins and membership certificates and eventually accepted into the "Lions' Den" with the traditional thunderous Lion's roarrrrrr, typical of the jungle king.

The Fraternity Dar es Salaam clubs presented the Governor with a large hand-painted-canvass of Lion's bust, unfurled by the First Lady of the district, Florense. The Master of Ceremony Lion Talib Yusufali well described the presentation as "a lion to the Lion".

The Governor's Banquet was presided by Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya who also welcomed all the participants, including the newly oriented Lion members. Delicious buffet was seemingly enjoyed by all, especially on the top floor of the JM Mall, overlooking the "harbour of peace" along the busy commercial Samora Avenue decorated with glittering colourful lights (at hot spots).

The live oriental music had every reason to echo beyond the shortest hour of the night or call it the first hour of Sunday the 22nd September.

Story by Abdul Hai

The high table dignitaries including the Chief Guest, DG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo at the Governor's Banquet held in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night. (apology for the out of focus picture).

COURSE TO SHAPE LIONS AS LEADERS

MOMBASA, KENYA: A three-days of intensive leadership seminar  which will shape Lions to command leadership positions will be held from 25th to 27th October in Nairobi, Kenya. This was disclosed by Co-ordinator of Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI), PDG/PMCC Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla.

He said that this course will prepare participants (only bonafide Lion Members) to assume positions of leadership within their clubs, district level and the communities.  "Through this course, the lion will find out how much leadership development one will need and what a Lion Leader is able to do," the Global Leadership Team Co-ordinator of the multiple district 411 pointed out.

Past Governor Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla was recently appointed to this post due to his devotion, leadership skills and initiative in matters of Lionism in District 411. He is available on mobile No. +254 722 786252 and his email address is xpress@iconnect.co.ke.

The multiple district 411 comprises Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles and the district is further administered into two sub districts namely 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) and 411A (Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles. The course participants will be total 60 Lions drawn equally from the two districts and it has to be ensured that Lions in good standing for eight years or less will be considered. Further to that the applicants should not be past Presidents.

The seminar will be held at the Meridian Court Hotel, Nairobi from Friday 25th October to Sunday 27th October. The Lions Clubs Institute will foot the bill for accomodation and meals for two nights and workshop materials. After the intensive training those who will fully participate will qualify to attend the farewell lunch and will receive the Leadership Seminar Certificates.

In a nutshell, the seminar will discuss prepared papers on communications, conducting effective meetings, diversity, goal selling, Lions Clubs International Funds, member motivation and presentation skills.

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo has stated in his district goals for this Lionistic Year that there was a dire need to have strong and adequate leaders at all level of our worldwide organization. "I would passionately like to see that every Lion, be it at grass root level or long term, to attend to leadership seminars," the Governor said.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo pointed out that leadership seminars will help Lions to build up confidence and accept leadership positions when called upon to do so.

Those aspiring to apply for participation should immediately get in touch with their respective club Presidents, Zone Chairpersons or Region Chairpersons. The Institute's co-ordinator reserves the right to accept or reject applications with valid reasons.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source GLT -MD Co-ordinator PDG/PMCC Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla

Co-ordinator of the Regional  Lions Leadership Institute, PDG Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla displays the international presidents certificate of appreciation which was presented to him at the annual multiple district convention in Nairobi.

AT LAST RELIEF FROM PAIN!

DAR ES SALAAM: A continuous acute pain on hip bone coupled with lung infection and bed sore was a sort of night mare for an elderly man Feroze Gulam Hussain for quite sometime. The trauma of this pain ended when Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani came to the rescue of this patient.

Members of the club in joint project with Lions Club of Kibo and well wishers sponsored the patient to TMJ Hospital in Dar es Salaam and a successful hip bone surgery was performed on 3rd September. Other treatments were for bed sores and lung infection.

The patient who was being well looked after and constantly visited by club members and friends, recovered well and discharged on 11th September.

The Secretary of the club Lion Rizwan Qadri said that Pwani Members had deep sympathy for the patient and constantly solaced him by visiting him.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source: L.C. Dar es Salaam Pwani

Members of the Lions Club of Pwani visited patient Mr. Feroze Gulam Hussain immediately after surgery of his hip bone at the TMJ Hospital in Dar es Salaam.

GOVERNORS BACK HOME!

DAR ES SALAAM: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and his gracious Lady, Florense have arrived in Dar es Salaam after seven days of busy schedule of club visitations programme in Uganda. A day later, 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and his gracious Lady, Nimeira arrived after almost sixty six days of medical attention in Mumbai, India.

Both the Governors of District 411B are "back home in Dar es Salaam" ready to continue with their normal day-to-day works.

The much awaited Governor's Banquet which was twice "on-off" will finally take place on Saturday 21st September at Harbour View J.M. Mall. The banquet in honour of the Governor was scheduled to be held immediately after his return from Hamburg, Germany where he along with 752 other Governors Elect were installed as DISTRICT GOVERNORS 2013/2014. Coincidentally, the arrival period was during the time when a good number of members were devoted Muslims observing the Holy Fasting Month of Ramadhan.

Now that the 2nd VDG Lion Haiderali Gangji is also back home, the Governor's Banquet has been fixed on Saturday 21st September.

The undersigned talked to both the Governors upon their arrival at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport on different airlines and on different days.

Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji said he was feeling better but had lost "some weight" during his sixty six days medical observation in Mumbai, India. He did not disclose much details about his treatment and medical examinations in India but said "let me settle down and I will surely give a statement about my health." However, he added by saying a "big thank you" to all those who were concerned about his health and treatment.

Apart from the Gangji family members, the Public Relations Officer of District,  Lion Shoffiudin Babul was at the airport to receive Lion Haiderali and Lion Nimeira.

Story by Abdul Hai

ZEBRA CROSSING RE-PAINTING

MOSHI, TANZANIA: Lions Club of Moshi Kibo has embarked on re-painting of all zebra crossing patches as part of the club's Road Safety Campaign in the current Lionistic Year.

Spokesman of the club, Lion Indejeet Singh Rehal said in his email report that the club has embarked on the road safety campaign, a project which is one of the regular features in the calendar of this club. A total of TShs. 1,200,000/= will be spent on this project.

The club wishes to thank all the Donors who have contributed towards this project. The Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and Region Chairperson Lion Godfrey Sawe have congratulated the club for taking up this project in Moshi.

Moshi town, situated on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world,  has won several awards for being the number-one cleanest town in Tanzania. The several bylaws enacted by the Moshi Municipality Council has ensured the town to look spik and span. The environment is well looked after by the respective authorities concerned and the Lions Club of Moshi Kibo also undertakes its community service responsibility.

Story by Abdul Hai

Moshi, Tanzania: As the painting work of zebra crossing goes on, the senior Lions wait for their turn to do the job. (L to R) Lion Balraj S. Matharu (ZC), 79 year old Charter President Lion Gurdial S. Rehal, Charter Member Lion Vishal Pithia and new member Lion Mathew Rempis.

Pictures

Lions of Moshi Kibo and their children (probably the future Leos) seen re-painting the zebra crossing patches in Moshi town in Tanzania.

from L.C. Moshi Kibo

KIGOMA: FREE EYE & EAR MEDICAL CAMPS

Kigoma Satelite Unit built at a cost of US$ 96,500, grant provided by Lions Clubs International Fund (LCIF) through District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) via Lions Club Dar es Salaam Mzizima.The structure was completed in July this year.

KIGOMA, TANZANIA: Kigoma, situated on the extreme western part of Tanzania will be the venue of free-for-all Eye & Ear Medical Camps during the last week of September.

Appropriately called Kigoma Satelite Unit, was financed as a grant of US$ 96,500 or approximately TShs. 154,400,000/= by Lions Clubs International Fund (LCIF) through the Sub District 411B via Lions Club of dar es Salaam Mzizima. The region of Kigoma was suggested by the Ministry of Health of Tanzania Government as an  ideal venue for improving medical facilities and for also conducting free eye and ear camps for the public.

The Lions Club of Mzizima, recepient of the best club award during 2012/2013, will send nine members to Kigoma along with nine members from the United States based Starkey Foundation to conduct the two camps.

The District Chairperson for  Sight First in Tanzania, Lion Shanti Shah who was also past President of the club gave a nutshell information about the entire project, acclaimed to be one of the best Quality Project undertaken by Lions. The LCIF in June 2011 approved two Satelite Units for Tanzania and Uganda each at US$ 96,500 under grant number SF 1527/411B. After extensive consultation and advice, Kigoma Town appeared to be in dire need of improved medical facilities.

The project was completed in May this year and was officially handed over to the Regional Hospital of Kigoma on 4th July this year. The reigning club President is Lion Mustafa Kudrati. Following are the salient features of the project.

* The Kigoma Satelite Unit was established at the Kigoma Regional Hospital by constructing and renovating the building and procuring eye care equipments.

* To conduct rapid assessment of avoidable blindness.

* Constructed three consultation rooms.

* Constructed a room for conducting meetings and for brief resting.

* Room for optical workshop.

* Mini store room

* Sterilisation Room.

* Operating theatre

* Toilet facilities.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source: District Chairperson Sight First Lion Shanti Shah

SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR DEAF & DUMB PUPILS

MOSHI, TANZANIA: Secondary Education -an ambitious project to educate the deaf and dumb pupils at Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, is now in the pipeline. The school is long term project of Lions Club of Moshi Kibo.

The Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre is considered as a model of good education for the disabled boys and girls ever since it was formed over two decades ago. There are 106 boys and girls receiving elementary education, partly through sign language and also through the specially programmed computers imported from overseas.

Msandaka has set-up an un-interrupted record of four years of 100% passes in final examinations of Standard Seven. The successful completion of seven years of education is a springboard to secondary education in Tanzania. The continuous financial, material support to the school is a classic example of a Quality Long Term Project by Lions Club of Moshi Kibo.

The general successful story behind the Msandaka is a solid support from Moshi Municipal Council, Lions Club of Ijsedal Tervuren, Close the Gap (Belgium), Richo International, Lions of Sweden, Rotarian Oxford London, Sikh Scouts Southall and many local business enterprises and individuals.

Since Msandaka was in its embryonic stages, a dedicated and ardent supporter of this long term project was Prof. Dr. Wim Blonk of L.C. of Ijsedal Tervuren (Belgium). He is expected to arrive in Moshi on 25th September to continue with his support and advice to the school. The cost of the secondary school project which involves construction of four classrooms at the centre, is estimated at Euro 21,000. The first contribution of US$ 11,000 was received by the club earlier.

A few days ago, Msandaka received a healthy high breed milk cow which cost TShs. 1,250,000/=. The club contributed Shs. 750,000/- and a well known businessman and a Lion from Mwanza donated TShs. 500,000/=. Lion Burhan Mohamed is  District Chairman for Retention and Orientation in District 411B.

Msandaka, now with three milking cows, is expecting to be self sufficient in milk for the pupils after a successful story of cultivation of maize and beans at the centre. Maize and beans is considered a staple food of local inhabitants.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source: Lion Inderjit Singh Rehal of L.C. Moshi Kibo

The high breed healthy milk cow is being off-loaded from a pick-up at Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.

The milk cow with the happy staff members of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre and President of the L.C. of Moshi Kibo Lion Julian Jones (third right standing) and District Officer Lion Inderjeet Singh Rehal (extreme right).

GOVERNOR'S FRIENDSHIP BANNER PRESENTATION

Hon. Lion Shem Bageine PDG/PMCC who is also a Cabinet Minister in the Uganda Government is seen receiving a personal Friendship Banner from Governor Willy Ndesanjo in Kampala recently.

The UNICEF representative in Uganda, Mr. d'Arcy Lunn was one of the invited guests in the Cabinet Meeting in Kampala and was presented with a personal Friendship Banner of the Governor. The Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo is seen presenting his banner. (All Pictures by Lion Valeria Mwesigwa).

FIRST LADY LN. FLORENSE PLANTS A TREE

The first Lady of the Sub District, Lady Florense Ndesanjo plants a tree as Lions cheer her up, including  the District Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo standing by her side (in gray jacket). The entourage of the Governor continues in Uganda and is scheduled to visit Lions Club of Mbarara today (saturday), Lions Club of Ntungamo (Sunday) before returning to Dar es Salaam (his base station) on Tuesday 17th September.

GOVERNOR WILLY NDESANJO CONTINUES VISITATIONS

KABALE, UGANDA: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo's tour of club visitations in Uganda continues and today he will be the Chief Guest at Lions Club of Mbarara.

Governor Willy and First Lady Florense have already visited four clubs and were busy throughout the last five days immediately after finishing the hectic First Cabinet Meeting, Leadership Seminar and Installation of Cabinet and District Officers in Kampala on 7th September.

This is the second lap of Uganda Club Visitations and top on the list was Lions Club of Kyenjonjo where he attended a joint board of directors meeting with them and later participated in the food donation project and a tree planting campaign.

On Wednesday 11th, the Governor's entourage visited Lions Club of Kasese where he held the board of directors meeting, participated in the tree planting project. He presented his official Governor's banner and badge to club leaders as well.

On Thursday 12th, he visited Lions Club of Bushenyi and witnessed the blood donation project, assistance to a girls school which accomodates disabled pupils. The Governor and First Lady paid a courtesy call to the Civic Leaders who included the Deputy Mayor of Bushenyi.

At Bushenyi, a new Leo club was chartered which comprises students from Kampala International University. Three new members were also inducted at the fabulous banquet held in honour of the visiting dignitaries.

On Friday 13th September, the Governor and First Lady visited Lions Club of Kabale and saw some fantastic projects undertaken by the club. They planted 600 trees and the target is close to 2,000 in the coming months. They also visited and inspected quality projects at Rugabama Hospital where they have constructed Department for Eyes, Maternity Ward with help from grant provided by Lions Clubs International Fund.
Later they held a joint board meeting and banquet where the Governor presented his personal banner and Lion Lapel Badges.

Story by Abdul Hai

GOVERNOR HAIDERALI RETURNS

DAR ES SALAAM: Second Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and Spouse Nimeira Gangji are expected to land at the J.K.International Airport, Dar es salaam on Wednesday 18th September after medical treatment in India.

The Governor's son Hafiz Gangji said that he was expecting his parents on Wednesday afternoon after attending to medical treatment in Mumbai for almost three months. He said that his health condition had improved but more will be disclosed by the Governor himself upon arrival.

During the last couple of months, Lion Leaders and club leaders showed great concern about the health of Lion Haiderali and many conducted prayers for his good health.

The Lions Fraternity clubs are looking forward to see him in Dar es Salaam.

2nd Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji. This picture was taken four-and-half months ago just before he left for medical treatment to Mumbai, India. He was in India for more than four months. His health condition was of great concern to all the Lions in Multiple District 411.

LUNCH FOR CANCER PATIENTS

DAR ES SALAAM: Lunch was provided to 240 cancer patients at the Ocean Road Cancer Hospital by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima recently, a press statement issued by club Secretary, Lion Bhavini Sonigra reads.

The club also donated cost of medicines worth TShs. 60,000/= to a cancer patient Leonard Mbogo during the event of providing lunch.

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Amani joined hands with the Mzizima Lions and donated TShs. 30,000/= to a patient Shauriya Ali for treatment charges at the hospital. Food packets and biscuits were given to nearly 150 street children who normally gather at the playing fields for a game of football among themselves.

Lions Club of Mzizima has on its time table to provide lunch and donations to patients at the Ocean Road Cancer Hospital every first Friday of the month. This function was attended and officiated by a District Officer, Zone Chairman Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan, a dental surgeon practicing at his own clinic in Dar es Salaam.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source Mzizima Club Secretary

GOVERNOR'S TOUR OF UGANDA CONTINUES

KAMPALA: After the hectic Cabinet Meeting of District 411B and other relevant events in Kampala, the Governor's second lap of club visitations in Uganda continues from Tuesday 10th September to 15th. He is accompanied with the First Lady of the district, Florense Ndesanjo.

The six days are exclusively being devoted for six clubs and that means attending joint board meetings, question-answer sessions with the clubs, presentations and appreciations remarks, attending to projects by clubs, fellowship gathering involving Lions Members and invited guests.

The six clubs on schedule are: L.C. Kyenjonjo (10th Sept); L.C. Kasese (11th Sept); L.C. Bushenye (12th Sept); L.C. Kabale ( 13th Sept); L.C. Mbarara (14th Sept); L.C. Ntungamo (15th Sept).

Immediately after planting a tree in the compound of Lion's Park, the Governor and Lions line up for a memorable photograph. Third from right is Vice District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi along with the Governor in dark sun glasses.

The entourage of the Governor will depart Entebbe for Dar es Salaam on 17th September to continue with his other personal and official works.

The Governor and First Lady accorded a warm reception ( centre holding flower bouquet) at the airport in Entebbe.

LIONS CABINET MEETING: KAMPALA

KAMPALA: The marathon chain of events of Lions clubs District 411B held in Kampala, Uganda on Saturday 7th September kept almost everybody busy for not less than fifteen hours at a stretch.

 And as the famous English Saying goes: "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". Indeed, the day's hard work and the tiredness disappeared after a colourful banquet with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

The first event of the day was a leadership seminar opened by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo. A total of 56 Lions who included Cabinet and District Officers and high ranking officers from various clubs attended the session. Common remarks were that the seminar was very useful, both to the veteran lions and new leaders.

After a brief lunch break, the sixty or so Lions attended the lengthy First Cabinet Meeting under the direction of Governor Wilson Ndesanjo. The Cabinet and District Officers were officially installed, ready to conduct their duties assigned by the Governor for the Lionistic Year 2013/2014.

 Reports from the Governor, Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Treasurer, Zone  and Region Chairpersons were put in front of the delegates which went through with approval. The meeting went beyond the sunset time  when the Governor adjourned the meeting, giving just less than an hour for the delegate to pack-up and prepare for the next session....banquet!

Earlier, the Governors of Sub District 411B attended the Governor's Council meeting under the Chairmanship of Multiple Council Chairman Lion PDG Poly Karimari Ndyarugahi. The meeting was supposed to be chaired by PDG Lion Satish Sharma (Chairman of the council) but due to ill-health reasons, his flight booking from Arusha to Entebbe was cancelled.

The summary of the discussions held was conveyed to the Lions by PMCC/PDG Lion Hon. Shem Bageine who is also holding the post of Cabinet Minister for East African Community Affairs in the Government of Uganda. Other who attended the meeting were DG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, IPDG Lion Joseph Kiwanuka, First VDG Lion Night Ndyarugahi.

Delegates from Tanzania returned to their respective stations on last Sunday but the District Governor and First Lady Florense Ndesanjo will continue with the second lap of club visitations programme. They will return to Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 17th September.

Story by Abdul Hai from various sources.

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo addressing delegates in the opening speech of the Leadership Seminar.

Pictures by courtesy of Lion Mohamed Lalji.

Delegates attending a session of First Cabinet Meeting held in Kampala on Saturday 7th September under the chairmanship of District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo.

TRUE....BUT FRIGHTENING!

Name: John Kansiime. Age 7 years old. Have a close look at this innocent handsome school boy fighting a lonely battle of his defective health condition.....his urine bladder hanging outside his body! Continue reading the story, he needs your help.

KABALE, UGANDA: The urine bladder of John Kansiime (7) was naturally placed outside of his abdomen since he was born and the innocent-looking  boy is facing the situation bravely but he certainly needs help.

The parents of this boy are simple peasants in Kabale District, Uganda and by quick assessment they cannot afford to take him to the hospital for surgical treatment. This is where Lions Club of Kabale has stepped in and decided to help the distressed young boy. The clubs has embarked on the quick fund-raising campaign and are looking for the initial funding of UShs. 12,000,000/=.

According to the Secretary of the club Lion John Lemuwemba, the boy may have to undergo at least three to four surgical procedures and the initial financial involvement is at least UShs. 12,000,000/=. The medical term of this physical defect is “Bladder Exstrophy” which means the urine bladder is outside of his abdomen, a condition which is of high risk of infection and a great deal of inconvenience to him.

“The situation is more frightening if the boy continues to live with this defect when he turns into an adolescent age,” the Secretary said. He attends primary school like any child but his life is pathetic and not at all like other children. He is at a high risk of infection but the brave boy is putting up the fight with the little help of his equally brave parents. The question is for how long?

The boy and his parents have been assured that they are not alone in this difficult situation. The Secretary, on behalf of Lions Club of Kabale, has sincerely and strongly appealed to other Lions Clubs, intended donors and well-wishers to come forward and help the boy.

“Human suffering in any form is very distressing. Let us unite with “Unity In Service” to give preference to the immediate needs of the communities around us,”  so said the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo in his goals for the Lionistic Year 2013/2014 published in his Hand Book.

Story by Abdul Hai

(Source L.C. Kabale)

BLOG POPULARITY FLIES HIGHER!

In just a span of  seventy  days since the Governor's Blog began operational, the popularity of readership has gone higher, reaching nearly 3,000 Page Viewers.

Tanzania appears to be among the top of the list of ten countries which view the Governor's Blog on almost daily basis, even beyond the midnight hours. The second on the list is Uganda having high readership. Both the countries are under the Sub District 411B, under District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo.

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo was conveyed about the statistics of the Blog Readership and immediately conveyed hearty congratulations to the IT & Bulletin team for the splendid work performance. The three-man committee which runs the media comprises Lion Salim Suleimanji (Convenor); Lion Valeria Mwesigwa (Uganda) and Lion Sayed Abdul Hai (Tanzania).

Governor Willy Ndesanjo appears to be happy with the high soaring popularity of this blog and emphasizes that clubs should publicize meaningful activities.

The top ten countries visiting the blog frequently are: (1) Tanzania; (2) Uganda; (3) USA; (4) U.K.; (5) Russia; (6)Germany; (7) Zimbabwe; (8) India; (9) Serbia; (10) Netherlands.

The Multiple District 411 has five countries under it and these are Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles.

The Governor's Blog was launched by Governor Wilson Ndesanjo on the 1st of July 2013. Among other major goals of the Governor this Lionistic Year, the issue of Public Relations and Image Building will be given priority attention. In his Handbook, he stated: "It is very essential for any association to be known and recognized for the work they are doing and for this strong working relationship with media whether in print or visual is verty essential."

In terms of publicity, the Governor is emphatic in his words and says; "Publicise what you feel are meaningful activities."

"FOLLOW THE INTERNATIONAL RULES", CABINET TREASURER

DAR ES SALAAM:  With only a few days to go for the deadline 15th September, all the club treasurers under District 411B are being reminded of paying the International Dues for the First Half before the mid September.

Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji

Cabinet Treasurer Lion Mohamed Lalji said, "Club Presidents and Treasurers are reminded to take note of the International Rules on timely payment of dues in order to avoid unnecessary inconveniences. International Dues should be paid as soon as the invoices is received." He added that the 2nd half of the dues should be paid by 31st March 2014.

Failure to adhere to the timely payments, clubs will face financial suspension after a grace period of ninety days and later what will follow will be the unhappy status of "Status Quo".

Also timely payment of District Dues US$ 22.00 per Lion per year and US$ 3 per Lion per year will also earn the club some valuable district contest points. According to the contest rules as announced by the District Office, clubs which will pay International and District dues in full by 30th December 2013, will earn 100 points.

The rules of the district contest also states that clubs will only qualify to receive  the awards if their international and district dues have been fully paid by 31st March 2014.

Lion Mohamed Lalji said that in case if Club Treasurers or Club Presidents want any clarifications, they should immediately contact him or the Sub Treasurers Lion Yusuf Dalal (Tanzania) or Lion David Ochieng (Uganda).

Story by Abdul Hai