GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL SESSION

Dar es salaam, Tanzania: A two-hour meeting of Governor's Council was held in closed doors under the Chairman Past District Governor Lion Satish Sharma. The meeting was also attended by International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes and District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Governors' Council seated behind closed door just before the two-hour session began at night and ended with fruitful and successful deliberations. Facing the camera is ID Lion Alexis V. Gomes and next to him Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. The empty chair in the foreground was occupied by Chairman of the Governors' Council, PDG Satish Sharma..Second left is Cabinet Minister in the Uganda Government responsible for East African Community Affairs Hon. Lion Shem Bageine.

The delegation of Governors from Uganda flew into J.K. Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and were well in time to attend the Governor's Council meeting at the Hotel Sapphire, a posh three star contemporary hotel situated in the heart of the commercial city. The Uganda delegation includes a Minister responsible for East African Community Affairs Lion Hon. Shem Bageine and the Chairperson of Multiple Council of  Multiple District 411 Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi.

All that was discussed in two hours will be condensed as a short report by the Governor's Council and presented at the Second Cabinet Meeting on Saturday morning. The Secretary of the council is Immediate Past District Governor, Lion Joseph Kiwanuka.

Others who also attended the meeting were 1st Vice District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi, PDG and PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Past District Governor Lion Vijay Kotedia, 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji.

Later after the meeting, one of the Governors said that it was a successful  and useful meeting. The report will be presented at the Cabinet Meeting. The entire team had a fellowship supper later on.

Past District Governor Lion Kamal Joshi tendered his apology and stated that he had gone to Mumbai, India for medical reasons. PDG Lion Yusuf Mushi could not attend due to health reasons and PDG/PMCC Lion Safder Jaffer is away in the United States receiving medical treatment.

Story & Picture by Abdul Hai

COURTESY CALL!

The Lion Delegation led by International Director Alexis V. Gomes (3rd left) are seen at the Mayor's Parlour with His Lordship the Mayor of Dar es Salaam City, Hon. Dr. Didas Masaburi (3rd right). Others in the picture from left to right Zone Chairman  Dr. Hussain Hassan, Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo, (5th right) PDG Lion Abdul majid Khan and PRO Lion Shakil Ansari.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A five-man  Lion Delegation led by International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes paid a courtesy call on His Lordship Mayor of Dar es Salaam City  Dr. Didas Masaburi today.

At the Mayor's Parlour, Zone Chairperson Dr. Hussain Hassan carried out the name by name introduction of all the delegates. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo spoke at length about the numerous projects being carried out by Lions Clubs (43) in Tanzania and Uganda. He emphasized on various humanitarian projects such as water supply, health check-ups including cardiac surgeries being done in urban and rural areas.

International Director who is a Congolese National and an Attorney by profession, explained about the set-up and membership of almost 1,340,000 Lions scattered throughout the world. He presented his personal Friendship Banner,  a Lion's lapel pin and a plaque from Lions Club International. Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo also presented his Friendship Banner and Lapel pin to His Lordship the Mayor.

His Lorship Mayor Dr. Didad Masaburi reciprocated by thanking the delegation for the courtesy call. He appreciated the good works being carried out by Lions Club in the country and urged them to continue with the humanitarian works.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictured by Suleimanji

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR TOURS CCBRT HOSPITAL

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: International Director, Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes on a three-day visit to Tanzania as guest of Lions Sub District 411B, was escorted to CCBRT hospital where he saw the administration of the hospital and visited some wards.

Patients suffering from serious eyes diseases, after initially being examined at Eye Camps organized by Lions Clubs are sent to this hospital for further management. The operation charges including medicines are provided at subsidized rates.

The entourage of the International Director was received by the Director of the CCBRT Mr. Francis who explained in details the working of the hospital and the cordial relationship being enjoyed by the hospital and Lions Clubs.

The Lions delegation included District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya, District Convenor for Sight Conservation & work With the Blind, Lion Shanti Shah and PRO Lion Shakil Ansari.

The International Director's entourage seen at the hospital today (Thursday morning) in Dar es Salaam.

Briefing about the CCBRT hospital being given by the Director Mr. Francis to the delegation of Lions headed by International Director Lion Alexis Gomes. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo escorted the entourage to the CCBRT.

Story by Abdul Hai
Picture by Shakil Ansari

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR LION ALEXIS V. GOMES ARRIVES

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Chief Guest to the Second Cabinet Meeting in Dar es Salaam, International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes arrived in Dar es Salaam in the midnight hours of Wednesday at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport. He was received by Lions Members who included District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

International Director will officially open the 2nd Cabinet Meeting on Saturday 1st February which will be chaired by Governor Wilson Ndesanjo. The Cabinet Meeting is expected to receive reports from all the Region and Zone Chairpersons covering the meetings and activities of 43 Lions Clubs in Tanzania and Uganda. The Cabinet Meeting will also receive report from the Chairman of the Governors' Council expected to take place today in Dar es Salaam.

The International Director's entourage to be escorted by the Governor and other senior Lion Members, will go to the CCBRT hospital for a familiarization tour of the centre which was supported financially through a grant from Lions Clubs International some years ago. Lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam, numbering seven clubs, usually refer eye-disease patients to the hospital for further management at subsidized fees.

Later in the morning, the entourage will pay a courtesy call at the office of His Lordship, the Mayor of Dar es Salaam. He is expected to address a press conference from Hotel Serena later in the afternoon. A grand banquet in his honour has been arranged at the same hotel on Saturday night. The following day, ID Alexis Gomes is expected to fly to Tunisia to attend the All Africa Forum.

He is one of the active members in the Steering Committee for Africa which is working on forming the Constitutional Area for Africa which will decide on many issues pertaining to Lionism on the Continent of Africa. One of the prior condition is to have a total strength or more than 30,000 Lion Members by next year 2015.

During the ISAAME Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal, Governor Wilson Ndesanjo was decorated with a Silver Medal on behalf of Sub District 411B (Tanzania -Uganda) for bringing more Lion Members during the first six months of his tenure in office as District Governor.

International Director Lion Alexis Gomes who will be acting as Chief Guest for the three day events of Second Cabinet Meeting of Sub District 411B of Lions Clubs International in Dar es Salaam in the early morning hours of Thursday. His Host Governor Wilson Ndesanjo is seated on the right side.

Story by Abdul Hai

Chief Guest, International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes on arrival in Dar es Salaam with his Hosts, District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo (left) and President of L.C. Dar es Salaam Host Lion Nureen Nathoo.

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL MEETING

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Past District Governor Lion Satish Sharma is expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam hopefully on  Wednesday ready to conduct the meeting of Governor's Council on Friday 31st January in Dar es Salaam.

The council is body of all the past district Governors of Sub District 411B which comprises Tanzania and Uganda. It is entrusted with major issues which concern the running of the Sub District matters from time to time.

The Governor's Council secretary is Immediate Past Governor Lion Joseph Kiwanuka who is also expected to attend this meeting after which the report will be submitted to the Cabinet Meeting on Saturday morning.

PDG Lion Satish Sharma will conduct the second meeting of the Governor's Council of Sub District 411B in Dar es Salaam on the morning of  31st January (Friday). The condensed report of the council will be put forward in the 2nd Cabinet Meeting on the following day.

TRAINING TO BRUSH UP LEADERSHIP QUALITY

Past Cabinet Secretary  Lion Inderjeet  Singh Rehal, one of the main organizer of the Leadership Seminar will speak on "Retention Through Effective Meeting Management" at the leadership seminar.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A three-hour intensive lectures on three main topics in connection with Lionism will be held at the Tiffany Hotel on Saturday 1st February in Dar es Salaam. The seminar is open to all Lion Members including those who will be inducted as new Lions.

The Leadership Seminar will be held immediately after the conclusion of the  Second Cabinet meeting of Sub District 411B to be attended by Cabinet and District Officers from Tanzania and Uganda. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo will preside and receive reports for discussions and or adoption to be presented by Region and Zone Chairpersons.

The Chief Guest in the two-day function will be International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes who is expected to arrive from his home country Congo in the shortest hour of the Thursday night.

Lions Members have been reminded by the Cabinet Secretary, Lion Kishore Simzia to send their names for registration by 27th January either to him or Lion Zahira Pattwa. Registration of candidates will start at the hotel's hall at 1.30pm and by 2.30pm lectures will commence.

The three topics to be discussed by the Lecturers are: (a)" Lions Fundamentals" by District Officer Lion Zahira Pattwa who recently graduated from Regional Lions Leadership Institute Seminar held in Nairobi, Kenya. (b) "My LCI Training & Club Reporting" by District Officer Lion Sayed Rizwan Qadri, a Civil Engineer Consultant with a vast knowledge of management of Lionism from club level to district level and International as well. His bio-data indicates that he has attended many national and international workshops and seminars on various subjects. (c) "Retention through effective meeting management" will be delivered by former Cabinet Secretary and a well trained officer on leadership seminars, Lion Inderjeet Singh Rehal more popular under the nick name "Nitu".

Lion "Nitu" is on record for attending many international workshops on Lionism  and has also addressed many seminars as an organizer and lecturer.

District Officer Lion Eng. Sayed Rizwan Qadri will deliver a lecture on "My LCI Training & Club Reporting" at the three-hour seminar on leadership training of Lions.

District Officer Lion Zahira Pattwa will lecture on "Lions Fundamentals".

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

FROM PWANI TO MUHIMBILI

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A variety of sanitary items and boxes of mosquito nets all costing at TShs. 1,500,000/ nearly US$1000:00 was donated by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani to the Maternity Ward of Muhimbili Medical Centre. The project was part of observation of "World Peace Day" by the club.

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo accompanied by the First Lady of the Sub District, Lion Florence and the club President Lady Pushpa Shah jointly handed over the items to the Matron, Sister Haule in the Maternity Ward. Later, some packages were also given to the new mothers in the ward.

The choice of sanitary items and mosquito nets was the club's idea to reduce child mortality rate due to life-threatening malaria disease. The club President said that the whole idea was falling under the  United Nations Millenium Development Goals jointly being implemented by the Tanzania Government and the United Nations.

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and Club President Lion Pushpa Shah handing over goods costing TShs. 1,500,000/= or approximately US$ 1000:00 to Matron Sisiter Haule of Muhimbili Hospital Maternity Ward. First Lady Florence Ndesanjo (3rd right) and behind her Club Secretary Lion Rizwan Qadri).

Zone Chairperson Lion Moez Omari Bakari congratulated the club for the meaningful project and also thanked the Donors who included the Pwani Club President's daughter and son in law namely Madhvi and Adarsh Krishna, Chemi Cotex Ltd and Colgates and other Good Samaritans. The club also donated for purchase of the goods.

A memorable group picture for the album.....participants pose for the Photographer with Chief Guest Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo (4th right), Clu President Lion Pushpa Shah (3rd right) with Matron Sister Haule in white and others.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo said that he was quite impressed by the standard of cleanliness being maintained in the Maternity Ward and encouraged the Muhimbili Staff and the patients to keep up with the hygienic discipline. He congratulated the club's choice of the items and the venue as well.

The attendance of the Governor at the club project was part of the club visitations programme. Later in the evening he was scheduled to participate in the club's board of directors meeting and late supper as a fellowship of members and their families.

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATIONS DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo officially visited Lions Club of Mzizima and participated in two projects, handing over a bore well and educational books and toys to the students of Msimbazi Mseto Primary School.

Sacks of various toys costing TShs. 250,000/= was handed over to the school and also the bore well which assisted the school's water supply system. The school for a long time was experiencing every kind of problem due to water supply. The water supply has now been restored and life seems to be much better at the school.

Unfortunately, the Governor's itinerary had to be postponed to further date when the sad news of the death of Spiritual Leader of Daudi Bohora Jamaat Dr. Syeddna Burhanuddin was announced. The death took place in Mumbai, India where he was later buried. All followers of this great Spiritual Leader went into mourning period and hence cancellation of the BOD meeting and banquet in honour of the Governor.

Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo assisted by President of Lions Club of Mzizima Lion Mustafa Kudrati  handing over books and sacks of toys to Msimbazi Mseto Primary School in Dar es Salaam. The Governor also handed over a bore well to the school.

GOVERNOR VISITS OWN CLUB

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: After being an active member of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam city for almost thirteen years, Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo visited his own club this time as District Governor and his Spouse Lion Florense Ndesanjo as the First Lady of the district.

Both the couple were received with a befitting reception on Sunday at the farm house  of PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, approximate thirty kms away from the hustle and bustle of the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam. They spent the hectic eight-hours from the morning hours to nearly evening hours when the District Governor had to make a quick rush to the Julius Nyerere International Airport for a trip to Kilimanjaro.

The day started with tree planting and food distribution to the students of special school for deaf and dumb at Buguruni, in the city centre. The President of the club Lion Azim Premji, former Member of Parliament for Kigoma, and other senior Lions participated in the project. Later, the entourage drove to the farm house at Kinyamwezi where a warm welcome awaited the dignitaries.

Upon arrival at the Buyuni Secondary School, two senior scouts donned the Governor with a Scout Scarf, a purple coloured neck scarf bordered on one side with the green, yellow, black and blue strips of colour representing the National Flag of Tanzania. The scouts headed the entourage to the main library of the school where a short ceremony of handing over of school books, library shelves was carried out by the Governor.

Later ten fruit trees of mango and orange were planted by the Governor, First Lady, Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya and the president of the club. At the school there were well grown huge trees which were planted many years ago by high level Lions of the sub district and the club. Lion Abdul Majid Khan has repeated another four years term as Chairman of the School Board which overseas the administration work of the school.

Joint Project: An out of agenda joint project of donations of school laboratory equipments worth TShs. 500,000/= was carried out by Lions Club of Amani and the L.C. of City. This was a typical "Unity in Service" interpretation of the Governor's theme.

Lions Club of Amani President (centre bearded) Lion Usman Khan and the Governor handing over laboratory apparatus to the school headmaster.

A Boy Scout from Buyuni Secondary School donning a scout scarf on District Governor Willy Ndesanjo when he stepped in the school compound as Chief guest of Lions Club of City. the club is playing a leading role as donor of school furniture and general development.

A friendship banner for immediate past President of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam City, Lion Protas Manda from Governor Willy Ndesanjo. Presentation was done immediately after the special board meeting under the huge mango and palm trees at the farm house of PDG Khan.

Later in the afternoon the Governor conducted the board of director's meeting where a session of Question-Answer transpired between the Governor and Senior Members of the club. A fellowship lunch was held and the afternoon session ended with presentation of friendship banner of the Governor to the club members.

First Lady of the Sub District 411B, Lion Florense Ndesanjo also planted a mango seedling in the school compound.

The Governor plants a mango seedling in the compound of Buyuni Secondary School situated at Kinyamwezi area in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam.

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

 

CHIEF GUEST OF 2ND CABINET MEETING

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia announced that the Chief Guest at the Second Cabinet meeting and the grand buffet party thereafter will be International Director PDG Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes. Prior to the Cabinet meeting on 1st February, the Governor Council will be held on 31st January.

The arrival date and time is not known at the moment but the Cabinet Secretary said that this will be announced as soon as he receives further information.

PDG Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes was installed as International Director in July 2013 during the International Annual Convention held in Hamburg, Germany. He is a Lawyer by profession and at one time was President of the Law Bar of Pointe Naire. He is by age only 57, married and a father. His birth place is Brazaville in the Congo and his home club is Pointe Noire Eucalyptus.

He is member of the steering committee of Africa Lions, a committee which has the great responsibility of increasing more African Lion Members. His main hobbies include photography and broadcasting.

Story by Abdul Hai

International Director of the Lions Clubs International PDG Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes who will grace the Second Cabinet Meeting and Grand Buffet of Sub District 411B as Chief Guest on 1st February 2014.

SAD NEWS!

A sad news of "death announcement" was conveyed to the Governor's Blog a few hours ago. Past District Governor Lion Safder Jaffer's mother died on 17th January 2014 in the United States of America and buried at Allentown.

PDG/PMCC Lion Safder Jaffer and his son (Donor) are both recuperating from kidney transplant procedure in the USA.

Condolence messages have been steadily pouring into the email box of this great Lion whose dedication and contribution to the cause of humanity is a great example in the East Africa and in particular Tanzania & Uganda under the Sub District 411B.

Second Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji who is very close to the family of Lion Safder Jaffer, conveyed the sad news to the Governor's Blog. 

May Almighty God rest her soul in Eternal Peace and give courage and passion to the bereaved family of Lion Jaffer..amin.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo on behalf of Sub District 411B (Tanzania and Uganda) has sent condolence message in respect of  the demise of the Spiritual Leader of Dawood Bohora Jamaat Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin who died at the age of 102 in Mumbai, India.

The Chairperson of Multiple Council of 411 (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Seychelles) Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi has also announced his condolence message to the followers of the Spiritual Leader and all those concerned directly or indirectly with this great leader. Many other messages have been received via email from Lions Leaders.

Late Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin died of cardiac arrest as 52nd Dai al Mutlaq of the world-wide Dawoodi Bohora Community from 1965 to 2013. His 70 year old son Syedna Mufaddal Saifiddin has succeeded him as the 53rd Dai al Mutlaq.

The Late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin was also recognized as Ambassador of peace and goodwill. He was highly respected by world leaders and Governments for his endeavour in promoting international brotherhood and harmony.

Latest information. Thousands of Dawoodi Bohoras from all over India and from around 40 nations are converging in Mumbai to pay their last respects and homage to their beloved leader Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.

District Governor Lions Wilson Ndesanjo has sent, on behalf Sub District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda), condolence message to all the followers of  the Spiritual Leader 52nd Dai al Mutlaq Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin who died of cardiac arrest in Mumbai at the age of 102. (pix archive by Abdul Hai)

The IT & Bulletin Committee on behalf of the Governor's Blog, wish to send our heartfelt condolence to all the followers of the Dawoodi Bohora Jamaat. May Almighty Allah rest his soul in Eternal Peace (Amin)." Inalilahi waina ilaihi rejiun."

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

INTRODUCTORY LECTURE ON ORTHOPAEDIC ISSUES

The Associate Vice President of Corporate & International Business Development Madame Gouri Sardesai delivering an introductory speech on treatment and consultation of minor or major orthopaedic surgery at the Lokmanya Hospital. The hospital was started 30 years ago and is now expanded to six Lokmanya Group of Hospitals in Pune,  India. Seated on left is Dr. Hussain and on right Dr. Murtaza both surgeons from Muhimbili Hospital

An introductory lecture on orthopaedic  treatment (related to bones and joints) was given to Lion Members immediately after the Zone Meeting in Dar es Salaam. 

The speaker from Lokmanya Hospital was Madame Gouri Sardesai holding the post of Associate Vice President of Corporate & International Business Development. The hospital is well known, not only in India but in many developed and under-developed countries specially for consultation and treatment of bones and joint problems in human body.

Lokmanya Hospital is located at Pune, Nigdi and has 100 bed hospital which has been structured to cater for advanced orthopaedic procedures. It has five fully-equipped operation theatres showcasing state of the art technology.

According to Madame Gouri Sardesai, the hospital specializes in Joint Replacement for hip and knee and also major spinal corrections and disc surgeries among many other treatments.

Lokmanya Hospital began thirty years ago as a brain-child of internationally known surgeon Dr. N.V. Vaidya. He is a pioneer of Emergency Medical Services in India and Medical Tourism in Pune. Over the last couple of decades, the progressive trend of the hospital and the energetic team of highly qualified doctors and administrators, resulted in establishment of not less than six Lokmanya Group of Hospitals.

Latest information received by the Governor’s Blog is that a team of 2-3 highly qualified surgeons from Lokmanya are expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam on 28^th January.

The arrangements for the introductory lecture by the visiting Associate Vice President, Madame Gouri Sardesai accompanied by two doctors was facilitated by Sub Treasurer (T) Lion Yusuf Dalal. 

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

ANOTHER NEW CLUB IN UGANDA

Mbarara, Uganda: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense flew from Dar es Salaam to Entebbe just to conduct the Charter Presentation ceremony to the newly formed club, Lions Club of Mbarara Central.

This is the third new club chartered in Uganda, in line with the Governor's Major Goals which is formation of at least two new clubs in Tanzania and Uganda. The new club has 31 new members and is spearheaded by President lion Dan Namanya Takwetsire.

Mbarara town's attractive hotel, Lake View Resort Hotel was thronged by not less than 125 Lion Members and their families who included Region and Zone Chairpersons and presidents of various clubs from Kampala. 

Earlier before the Charter Ceremony, a procession of Lions and members of the public winded through the main street of Mbarara. The Governor and other senior Lions planted one hundred tree seedlings in line with the call for environment protection.

Congratulatory messages poured from various clubs and senior Lions who included Multiple Council Chairperson PDG Lion Polly Karimary Ndyarugahi and PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

Charter Members of the newly formed Lions Club of Mbarara Central in Uganda holding the symbolic candles receiving their membership pins from their Sponsors.

Lions of newly formed club, L.C. of Mbarara Central receiving their Charter Certificate from Governor Wilson Ndesanjo at Mbarara in Uganda.

Charter President Lion Dan N. Takwetsire (in dark suit) presenting a gift to the Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo during the presentation ceremony of the Charter Certificate to the new club leaders.

Story by Abdul Hai

Pictures from L.C. Mbarara Central

PREPARATIONS FOR CABINET MEETING

Eleven Zone Chairpersons and six Region Chairpersons in Tanzania and Uganda (Sub District 411B) are fully busy holding their respective meetings with lions Clubs as part of preparations for presenting reports at the Second Cabinet Meeting in Dar es Salaam.

The last hour rush has been necessitated to meet the deadline for submission of the club reports which is on 20th January. District Officers, in particular DCs have been urged to submit their reports before the deadline.

Cabinet Officer Lion Kishore Simzia has again urged all the officers to meet the deadline or else come with at least fifty printed copies to the meeting scheduled for 1st January 2014. The Governor's Council will be meeting on 31st January under the chairmanship of PDG Lion Satish Sharma.

One important feature in the Leadership Seminar will be a lecture on Club Excellence Progress to be conducted by an experienced veteran Lion, PDG/PMCC Murtaza Dungarwalla. The main objective of the lecture will be in the form of workshop to promote club status. 

The Cabinet Secretary has urged all the Lions, particularly District Officers and club leaders to attend the Leadership Seminar in Dar es Salaam.

Governor's Advisory Committee meeting  being conducted by Zone Chairman Lion Omary Bakari (dark shirt centre) in Dar es Salaam last Tuesday 14th Jan. He is being flanked by ZC Dr. Lion Hussain Hassan, 2nd VDG Lion Haider Gangji, Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia, ZC Omari Bakari, next to him President Lion Pushpa Shah of Pwani Club, RC Lion Happiness Nkya, Sub Treasurer Lion Yusuf Dalal and partly seen DO Lion Sara Qadri.

GOVERNOR STARTS CLUB VISITATIONS IN DAR

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The club visitations by District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo begins this week in Dar es Salaam.

The Governor will be the Chief Guest in the BOD meeting and an handing-over of water well by Lions Club of Mzizima. And on the following day on Saturday he will visit Lions Club of Dar es Salaam  Host where he will also conduct a session of Question-Answer during the BOD meeting of the club and also attend a project at a special school.

There are in all seven Lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam including Lions Club of Dar es Salaam City, the Governor's home club. 

Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia has reminded all Cabinet and District Officer to file in their respective reports before the deadline on 20th January. Those failing to observe the deadline will have to make a print-out of their reports (at least fifty copies) and handover to the Cabinet Secretary before the session begins on 1st February at Tiffany Diamond Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

The Governor' Council meeting will precede on 31st January and all past and present Governors will attend the meeting to gauge the progress of Sub District 411B and few other important items on the agenda. 

KILIMANJARO CELEBRATES XMAS WITH ORPHANS

Moshi, Tanzania: A party organized by Lions Club of Kilimanjaro was held to celebrate Christmas with the children of Upendo Orphanage Centre in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.

President Lion Surendra T. Vadher dressed as a LION and Father Christmas posed for the photographer just before distributing gifts and that included a Christmas Cake for all.

The President of the club Lion Surendra T.V. organized the party and an entertaining programme for the children. The following pictures were received by us.

Children of Upendo Orphanage Centre in Moshi, flock into the hall escorted by their attendants to celebrate the Christmas Party organized by Lions Club of Kilimanjaro recently.

HEART DISEASE PATIENTS OFF TO INDIA

"Heart Disease Patients", sixteen of them mostly young children in the arms of prominent senior Lion Members at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport just before they left for India for further treatment. (L to R) Zone Chairman Moez Bakari; India High Commissioner Hon. Debnath Shaw; L.C. Dar es Salaam Host Lion Nureen Nathoo; D.G. Wilson Ndesanjo and Sub Treasurer (T) Lion Yusuf Dalal.

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo talking to local media representatives at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport at the farewell ceremony of sixteen "heart patients" who left for India for further medical/surgical attention. Just behind the Governor is Sub Treasurer (TZ) Lion Yusuf Dalal.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Seventeen heart disease patients, most of them young boys and girls, flew to India for treatment of chronic heart disease. His Excellency the High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Hon. Debnath Shaw and District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo were among prominent people to bid farewell to the patients and their escorts.

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host led by club President Nureen Nathoo and accompanied by several senior club members were also at the Julius Nyerere International Airport. Zone Chairman Lion Moez Bakari who is the immediate District Officer supervisor for the club came to the airport to say "kwaheri" to the young lads and adults.

The Indian High Commission has been providing priority  cooperation to the Lions Clubs in facilitating viza applications and other assistance. Initially, before the patients are sent abroad, the Regency Health Centre, under Lion Dr. Rajni Kanabar prepare their final medical reports and keep a close track with the hospitals in India for further surgical or medical treatment. Dr. Rajni Kanabar is District Convenor for Open Heart Surgery, Heart Awareness & Hospital Project for Sub District 411B.

Story by Abdul Hai

"WELL DONE BUT......." PDG KHAN

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: All the District Officers and Club leaders in Tanzania and Uganda have been congratulated for working hard in bringing in new members 187 but the realistic picture was that 131 members dropped from membership. 

The words of congratulations came from the GMT Leader Lion Abdul majid Khan who is also the Past District Governor and Past Multiple Council Chairman in Sub District 411B (Tanzania and Uganda). He noted, after  circulating his usual monthly "health assessment of membership statistics" circulars to all Lions that the net gain was only 56 new members which reflected 5.10% of new members gained so far.

The six clubs, four clubs in Tanzania and two in Uganda, which were classified under the red ink as in danger of being cancelled were revived except for one club. The only club which has been cancelled is Lions Club of Arua (Uganda). Therefore, so far, two new clubs were chartered this Lionistic Year which brought the total number of members to 1154.

GMT Leader Lion Abdul Majid Khan says "well done" to all club leaders but says we have to improve the number of new members by the end of  this Lionistic Year. (Picture from archive).

The club which was cancelled has resulted in a loss of 34 members.

Story & Picture by Abdul Hai

COUNTDOWN FOR 2ND CABINET MEETING

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The count down for the Second Cabinet Meeting of Sub District 411B has begun and Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia has advised all the Lions to start preparations. The meeting will be held in Dar es Salaam on 1st February 2014.

The Cabinet Secretary has particularly advised the Region Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons, District Officers to start compiling their reports and send to the Cabinet Secretary before the deadline 20th January, just two weeks remaining for the deadline.

The District or Cabinet Officers who fail to meet the deadline will have to compile their reports by making at least 50 copies and hand-over to the CS during or before the meeting. Lion Kishore Simzia said that the full programme is under preparation and will be issued as a circular in the coming few days.

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia has instructed all the Cabinet and District Officers to send their respective reports before the deadline 20th January 2014.

Lion Talib Yusufali, Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Personal Assistant to the Governor urged for early preparation  for the safari to Dar es Salaam.

All the District and Cabinet Officers and club leaders are advised to prepare for their safaris from now onwards. The Cabinet Secretary and his assistant, Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Personal Assistant to the Governor are on standby for any further information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

The Governor's Blog wishes to take this opportunity to wish a Happy New Year to all those who visited the blog during the last  six months. Nearly 8,000 have visited the Governor's Blog and over the past six months, we have posted articles and pictures numbering 217.

Lions Clubs under Sub District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) are encouraged to send news pictures and stories for publishing in the Blog. Lions Clubs from Sub District 411A are equally welcome.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014