GOVERNOR VISITS VICTORIA MWANZA L.C.

Ngudu, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo accompanied by  the First Lady of the district 411B, Lady Florense visited Lions Club of Victorya Mwanza  and witnessed the free-for-all eye camp at Ngudu.

The eye camp which attracted a good number of people with complaints of eye problems and vision was supported by EKOM Charity of U.K.

The Governor's entourage comprised Regional Chairman Lion Jagdish Mehta, Veteran Lion District Officer Lion Burhan Mohammed and others.

A group picture of leaders with District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo (3rd right) during a club visitation of the Governor to Lions Club of Victoria Mwanza. Others are from L to R 2nd V.P. of the club Aaron Richard, Lion Jagdish Mehta Reg. Chairman, D.O. Lion Burhan Mohammed, next to Governor First Lady Florense and extreme right Lion Yogesh Shah, Zone Chairperson.

Story & Pix from Lion Burhan Mohammed

A BIG THANKS!

Tanga, Tanzania: The Coordinator of Lions Quest Programme in Tanzana, Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC has officially thanked Lions Club of Tanga for playing an active role during the three-day Lions Quest Workshop for thirty teachers.

The club financed the expenses of providing Power Point Project for three days continuously which amounted to TShs. 795,000/= or close to US$500:00.

Among the prominent members mentioned were Region Chairman Lion Godfrey Sawe, Club Chairman Lion Juzer Sachak, Lion Manoj and Lion Fakhruddin.

The Organizing Team comprising Convenor Lion Mohammed Mulla, Trainers Lion  Alex Mathew, Lion Chris Chinyala and Lion Abdul Majid Khan returned to Dar es Salaam via the new highway through Bagamoyo where the team paid a courtesy call on the Blogger of this Blog. After a short break and  refreshment they drove to Dar es Salaam.

Story by Abdul Hai

Coordinator of Lions Quest Programme in Tanzania Lion Abdul Majid Khan says "thank you to all who assisted during the three day workshop in Tanga."

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: New leadership appointments relevant to the forthcoming 11th Annual Multiple District Convention was announced by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Annual Convention will be held at Kisumu, Kenya during the first three days of May this year. Hundreds of Lion Members from five Eastern African countries namely Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles will congregate at the Kenyan town of Kisumu.

The multiple district 411 has two sub districts namely 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) and sub district 411A (Kenya, Ethiopia & the Seychelles) under current  Governors Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and Lion Teja S. Kalsi. Important agendas like review of the sub districts performance, individual clubs activities, leadership workshop and symposium, grand appreciation awards on individuals  and club performance and the grand fellowship banquet will keep all Lions busy throughout the three days.

The other important agenda will be elections of the next Governors and their deputies in both the sub districts for the Lionistic Year 2014/2015. In order to streamline the conferences and election procedures, the following were appointed by Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo to take care of their respective duties.

Credential & Certification Committee: Chairman Lion Hon. Shem Bageine PDG/PMCC. Other members of the committee are Lion Mohammed Lalji CT; Lion Yusuf Dalal Sub Treasurer (TZ); Lion David Ochieng Sub Treasurer (Ug).

Resolution Committee: Chairman Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC. Committee Members Lion Satish Sharma PDG; Lion Wilson Tumwine PDG; Lion Kamal Joshi PDG.

Nomination & Election  Commitee: Chairman Lion Joseph Kiwanuka IPDG and other committee members are Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC; Hon. Lion Shem Bageine PDG/PMCC and Lion Satish Sharma PDG.

Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo announcing names of the veteran Lions who will take care of their respective duties during the forthcoming annual convention in Kisumu, Kenya.

Story by Abdul Hai

CLUB VISITATIONS IN MWANZA

Mwanza, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo arrived in Mwanza last Monday afternoon and begins his club visitations programme in the lake-side commercial town of Mwanza from today onwards.

Top leaders of Lions Clubs and District Officers were at the Mwanza Airport to give a rousing welcome to the Governor. The Governor is accompanied with the First Lady of the District, Lion Florernse Ndesanjo.

The Jubilant Lions of Mwanza carrying a "welcome banner" outside the Mwanza Airport on Monday afternoon. Fourth from left is the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and third from right is First Lady Lion Floresne along with top Lions members of Mwanza.

THIRTY TEACHERS GRADUATE IN TANGA

Tanga, Tanzania: A three-day educational programme for thirty primary and secondary school teachers was successfully accomplished under the Lions Quest Programme at the coastal town of Tanga in Tanzania.

The three-day seminar was spearheaded by the Veteran Lion PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Convenor of the programmes in Tanzania and Uganda, District Officer Lion Mohammed Mulla and two Trainers Lion Alex Mathew and Lion Christopher Chinyala.

This was the second time for the organizers to hold the workshop in Tanga. Similar workshops for teachers and also for some Lion Members were held in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dodoma, Morogoro and Mwanza. More such events are in the pipeline.

The workshops are tailored made for thirty teachers and are conducted for three days consecutively. The Lions Clubs International Fund provide financial assistance such as  mobilisation of the workshops, promotion and advocacy, transport of books to the workshop destination, trainers' fees, transport expenses of trainers, expenses for lunch and tea breaks, conference package inclusive of stationary and training material.

At the end of the course, all the teachers were presented with Attendance Certificates by the Chief Guest, City Education Officer.

An historical group photograph of thirty teachers and organizers of Lions Quest Workshop held in Tanga recently.

The top leaders at the closing ceremony of three-day Lions Quest Programme which was held in Tanga recently. From left PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, City Education Officer of Tanga, Convenor Lion Mohamed Mulla.

BUSY SCHEDULE FOR LIONS

According to the Hand Book of the District Governor, Lions Clubs in Tanzania and Uganda are expected to be very busy during the month of March, a few days from today.

Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo has drawn attention of the clubs' leaders to organize or attend the Lions Day with the United Nations. Lions Clubs International and the United Nations are partners in the Millenium Development projects and hence activities which are within the millenium development projects should be implemented during March.

The clubs should also organize meetings for the election of office bearers for the Lionistic Year 2014/2015.

The World Women's Day is also being organized in March, throughout the world and  hence clubs should involve as many women as possible  to ensure that activities and social gatherings reflect women participation in serving the people. This will be the right occasion to encourage women to become members of the clubs.

Important note: Secretary should remember to fill in PU 101 forms and send to International Lions Clubs, District Governor';s Office and Vice District Governor's Office (without fail). It is important to enclose photographs of the new leaders. 

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo referring to the Hand Book, has reminded Lions Clubs of the various important activities which need to be concentrated upon next month.

The Governor wishes to remind Lions Members to start preparing for registering in the 9th Multiple District Convention at Kisumu, Kenya.

GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATIONS IN MWANZA

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Immediately after arrival from Hong Kong, the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo is expected to arrive in the lake-side commercial town of Mwanza ready to continue with the itinerary of club visitations.

Due to the tight programme of the Governor, club visitations schedule for the lake-side lions clubs had to be re-scheduled for obvious reasons. 

The Region Chairperson for Region "C" Lion Jagdish Mehta provided the following time-table which is being re-produced in a nutshell. 

Monday 24th Feb. Dar-Mwanza arrival time 15.40hrs.

Tuesday 25th Feb. Activities, BOD meeting and banquet with L.C. of Mwanza Victoriya

Wednesday 26th Feb. Arriving Kilimanjaro 13.00hrs (business trip).

1st March Business trip.

2nd March Sunday Activities, BOD meeting & Banquet with L.C. Mwanza and Mwanza Valentine

3rd March Mwanza-Dar by fast Jet.

Story by Abdul Hai

Information from Governor's Office

TWINNING POSSIBILITY

Hong Kong: Twinning possibility between Sub District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) and District 303 in Hong Kong seems to be just on the corner, District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo disclosed this in a message from Hong Kong.

This issue was discussed by the two Governors, Lion Fung Ping Saw Mercury and Lion Wilson Ndesanjo during a Luncheon organized by the host in Hong Kong. The discussion was described as "very fruitful" and the twinning process will be in offing soon.

Others who attended were Cabinet treasurer Lion Lin K.S. Alex and Regional Chairtperson Lion Low Wing Kau Mildred.

Governor Lion Fung Ping Sau Mercury presenting his personal friendship banner to Governor Willy N. Ndesanjo. The Governor reciprocated by presenting his personal friendship banner to his host. Discussions on twinning possibility between the two district was a central point of discussion over a Luncheon Meeting in Hong Kong. The district has 1700 active members.

Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (2nd left) seated with his hosts District Governor Lion Fung Ping Sau Mercury (2nd right); Cabinet Treasurer Lion Lin K.S. Alex (1st right) and Region Chairperson Lion Low Wing Kau Mildred.

The first club in Hong Kong was chartered 47 years ago.

LIONS QUEST WORKSHOP IN TANGA

Tanga, Tanzania: The second Lions Quest Workshop for thirty primary and secondary schools teachers in Tanga was officially opened by Tanga City Education Officer Mr. Juma Muhina. The three-day workshop in Tanga is among a series of such educational workshops being held in the country by Lions Clubs International.

The workshop is being conducted at the Tanga VETA Hall by Veteran Lion, Past District Governor Lion Abdul Majid Khan with assistants of two Tutors Alex Mathew and Christopher Chinyala. The Convenor of the programme Lion Mohammed Mulla was also involved in the three-day programme.

Similar workshops were also held in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dodoma, Morogoro and Mwanza during the Lionistic Year 2013/2014. 

The Tanga City Education Officer Mr. Juma Muhina opening the three day Lions Workshop in Tanga. Seated on the left is Coordinator of the programme in Tanzania PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

Group discussions during the Lions Quest Programme in Tanga where thirty teachers from primary and secondry schools attended.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictures from Lion Abdul Majid Khan

GOVERNOR WILSON NDESANJO IN HONG KONG

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo was recently in Hong Kong on a business trip. He paid a courtesy call to the office of International Past President Wing Kun Tam. Unfortunately he was away from his station  and instead, he met the Personal Assistant to the International President, Miss Joyce. Governor Wilson Ndesanjo presented his personal Friendship Banner. She reciprocated by presenting the Friendship Banner from the International President. On Friday, the Governor is expected to have a luncheon meeting with the Past Multiple Cabinet secretary.

"THE QUALITY PROJECT"

Newala, Tanzania: The mega eye camp organized by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima at Newala,  has been acclaimed as a "top standard quality project". The best part of the eye camp was that it involved seven remote villages and hamlets in Newala District located close to Tanzania-Mozambique border. 

The President of the club, Lion Mustafa Kudrati and his team of eight other Lions spent four full days in Newala and on the road to make sure that the entire project was successful. A total of TShs. 16,000,000/= or US$10,000:00 was spent on this eye camp and more expenses will be involved to carry out surgery of patients detected with advance cataracts.

According to the President, a total of 1,600 people were screened who came from remote villages and from within the township of Newala. Among the lot, 168 patients were identified having cataract problems in their eyes. Doctors from Ndanda Mission Hospital conducted surgeries of 80 people successfully and the rest will go to the Ndanda Hospital for further treatment.

Due to overwhelming demand, the team decided to spend an extra day at Newala. Villagers commented  that free treatments and medicines were not readily available in remote areas.

Opthalmic medicines costing TShs. 1,200,000/=or nearly US$ 750:00 was distributed to the patients after examination by doctors and optometrists. Reading glasses of various positive numbers (850 pairs) were also given to the deserving patients.

Due to the un-friendly weather conditions, the vehicle carrying the Lions and their equipments spent extra hours on the road  due to heavy rains and muddy roads.

Story by Abdul Hai

Eight hundred pairs of reading glasses were distributed to people at the Newala Mega Eye Camp conducted by Lions Club of Mzizima. This man can now read his letters without any help from anybody.

A LEO CLUB OPENS IN DAR

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A LEO Club with 27 new members was opened in Dar es Salaam by the Past District Governor Lion Abdul Majid Khan who was also the Chief Guest of the four-fold event organized by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani.

The club celebrated the Valentine Day, the club's Charter Nite, and induction and installation of the LEO club which  comprises young boys and girls, most of them primary school pupils. The youngsters' club will be under the watchful eyes of the sponsoring club under the President Lion Pushpa Shah.

The LEO Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani will be led by LEO Aliya Qadri, daughter of Pwani Club Secretary Lion Rizwan Qadri and District Officer Lion Sarah Qadri.

The Chief Guest Lion Abdul Majid Khan congratulated the club for the good project accomplished and reminded them of his famous statement; "sow a LEO today and you will reap a Lion tomorrow."

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia was also among the invited guests and also praised the club's leadership for the well-done-job.

Story by Abdul Hai

The Charter LEO President Aliya Qadri  being congratulated by PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan and standing behind  is MC, Lion Sayed Rizwan Qadri who is also club secretary of Pwani.

Pictures from Lion Abdul Majid Khan

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan inducted and installed 27 LEOs under the new club called LEO Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARITY WALK RAISES MORE FUNDS

Moshi, Tanzania: A ten-kilometer charity walk organized by Lions Club of Moshi Kibo raised TShs. 17,500,000/= which will finance development projects of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre. This is a special school for boys and girls suffering from difficulty of hearing and talking.

The charity walk was flagged off by Past District Governor Lion Himat Shah who also joined in the ten kilometers walk. Prominent among the walkers were founder of the Lions Club of Moshi Kibo veteran Lion Gurdial Singh Rehal, Lion members of the clubs in Moshi and primary school kids. 

The Sunday morning weather appeared to be agreeable to all the walkers and many said that it was a very enjoyable exercise for a good cause.

The old and the young spent their Sunday morning by walking ten kms and raised 17,500,000/= TShs or nearly US$10,000: which will be used in the development of the Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre. On the extreme right is President of the Lions Club of Moshi Kibo Lion Julian Jones.

Past District Governor Lion Himat Shah (extreme left) giving a word of advice to the attentive listners just before he flagged off the ten kms charity walk.

The club has embarked on a project to construct a dormitory for the Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre and very soon, a secondary school will accomodate students who did well in their primary school final examinations.

EYE CAMP AT NEWALA

Newala, Tanzania: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima held a mega eye camp at the remote town of Newala, south of Tanzania where hundreds of people attended the camp and were given free eye-check-up and free medication including cataract surgery.

The rush was so immense that the team of nine Lions took another extra day to treat the patients who came from remote villages where medical treatment (free) are difficult to get. The team led by club President Lion Mustafa Kudrati was expected back in Dar es Salaam today (Monday 17th Feb).

Lions Free Mega Eye Camp at the southern town of Newala which also celebrated fifty years of humanitarian service in Tanzania. On right is club President Lion Mustafa Kudrati and standing first left is Convenor of Eye Camps in Tanzania and Uganda under Sub District 411B Lion Shanti Shah. Lion Shanti Shah is also past President of the club.

A young patient accompanied by his father waiting to be treated at the free mega eye camp organized by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima at Newala, south of Tanzania.

We reproduce some pictures which we received on Sunday 16th Feb.

The rush was immense as people waited patiently for a free eye camp at the southern town of Newala. the mega eye camp was conducted by Lions Club of Mzizima.

GOVERNOR ATTENDS EXHIBITION OF AGA KHAN'S ACHIEVEMENTS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and his entourage attended the exhibition of His Highness the Aga Khan's " RAYS OF LIGHT" which highlighted fifty years of his commitment to improve the human condition.

On the second day of the exhibition, it was attended by Chief Guest, the Past President of  the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Alhaj Ally Hassan Mwinyi, Minister Hon. Samwel Malechela, the Mufti of Muslims in Tanzania, Hon. Alhaj Idi Simba, eminent guests including representatives of various religious sects.

Prominent Lions leaders who were invited by the Aga Khan Council for Tanzania included Governor Wilson Ndesanjo, First Lady Florense Ndesanjo, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan and his Spouse Lady Parveen, Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and his Spouse Lady Renuka, Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya, Chairman of Amani Club Lion Usman Khan and his Secretary Lion Shofiudin Babul and Blogger of the Governor's Blog Lion Abdul Hai.

The exhibition titled "RAYS OF LIGHT" elaborated pictorially and supported by historical facts and quotations from Holy Quraan, depicted the 50 years of His Highness the Aga Khan's commitment to improving the human condition throughout the world.

His humanitarian work has benefited all, regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality. And as it was rightly described as "an exhibition is but a glimpse  of that dedication".

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV is the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He acceded to the Imamat in 1957 at the age of twenty.

Continuing his forefathers' long-standing tradition of Muslim leadership and service to humanity, the Aga Khan devoted more than 50 years of his life towards upholding the dignity of man. He has worked on promoting peace and stability and worked towards the common good of all peoples, regardless of their origin or religion.

Story by Abdul Hai

The District Governor's entourage just before being escorted to the  auditorium to see the exhibition "RAYS OF LIGHT" which depicted the achievements of  fifty years of humanitarian work of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. He is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.From R to L, Lion Happiness Nkya; Lion Florense Ndesanjo; Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo; PDG Abdul Majid Khan; Lion Parveen Khan; Lion Renuka Simzia and standing Lion  Kishore Simzia and Lion Abdul Hai.

THE BOOTS BECAME HISTORY!

The historical story of Late Nelson Mandela's boots which were left at the residence of  Cabinet Minister Late Nsilo Swai in 1962 and handed over to him in 1995 by Lion Vicky Nsilo Swai in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mrs. Vicky Nsilo Swai receiving Lions Leadership Certificate from International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes and few hours later she was sworn-in as a New Lion Member. A few years ago, the International Director presented Late Nelson Mandela with  a plaque of Melvin Jones Fellow and Lion Vicky Swai presented Late Nelson Mandela his black-colour boots which he had forgotten in the premises of  Cabinet Minister Late A. Nsilo Swai in Dar es Salaam.

HISTORICAL PAIR OF BOOTS!

Sixteen new Members were inducted by International Director Lion Alexis Gomes into the den of Lions two weeks ago in Dar es Salaam.  Among them is one Lion Vicky Nsilo Swai whose name will deserve a few paragraphs  in the biographical  history of  Late Nelson Rolihlahla Dalibunga Mandela. 

When Late Nelson Mandela or popularly called Mandiba visited Tanzania, there were logical reasons why he did not put-up in a five-star hotel. The doors of the residential premises of Late A. Nsilo Swai, former Cabinet Minister during the term of  President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, were opened for this great leader of not only South Africa but the Continent of Africa.

Coming to the angle of this story, Late Nelson Mandela either forgot or intentionally left his pair of black leather boots in the premises of Late Nsilo Swai. This was during the year 1962. Mrs. Vicky Nsilo Swai, like a good host and a good house-wife  took care of the boots until 1995 when she officially flew to Pretoria, South Africa to hand-over the historical boots to its owner.

Late Nelson Mandela (1918 -2013) is well recognized as a symbol of wisdom, an architect of equality, an image of goodness, reconciliation and forgiveness. He was a peaceful freedom fighter and for twenty years he directed a campaign of peaceful and non-violent defiance against South Africa’s Government policy of Racism and Apartheid.

Late Nelson Mandela had a charismatic and magnetic personality. During his State Burial Ceremony not less than seventy Head of States and representatives of various Governments, diplomats, high ranking religious leaders in thousands attended the solemn ceremonies.

We wish to re-quote the words of Late Madiba: “I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestation. I have fought it all during my life, I fight it now and will do so, until the end of my life.” May God rest his soul in Eternal Peace…Amen.

Note: Lion Vicky Nsilo Swai is now Lion Member of Lions Club of Moshi Kibo, in Kilimanjaro Region.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture of new members by Abdul Hai and the other two from Lion Vicky Nsilo Swai.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARITY WALK BY L.C. MOSHI KIBO

The begining of the project: Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo laid the foundation stone for the multi-million construction of a dormitory for students of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre in Moshi, Kilimanjaro recently.

Moshi, Tanzania: A charity walk within the township of Moshi will be held on next Sunday (16th Feb) by Lions Club of Moshi Kibo. The funds collected will assist the club to build a dormitory for students of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre.

The club expects an estimated income of  TShs. 16,000,000/= or nearly 16,000:00 US$ from well wishers and donors in the form of sponsorship for Walkers. 

Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre is a special school for primary school boys and girls and over the past several years it has proved itself to be among the top schools in the region of Kilimanjaro. The club's next mission is to construct premises for secondary school and hence the need to have a dormitory for students who are now on the increase.

Apart from efforts to collect financial assistance from local donors, the club is also being assisted by foreign donors such as Lions Club of Ijsedal Tervuren, a Belgium club which been very close partner to the club. 

Recently during the club visitations of  District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo to Moshi Kibo, he laid a foundation stone for the dormitory.

The club has earned an international reputation for this special school and is ranked among the top special school in the country.

Club Secretary Lion Varinderpal S. Bhamra has appealed for local assistance and requested for big number of participants. Meanwhile, he sent in a message and stated that Club President Julian Jones has handed over a cheque for TShs. 235,000/= or approximately US$ 150;00 to a Form Four Class student Miss Candida L. Sangawe of Rau Secondary School.

She is one of the five students who are being helped by the club.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture from Club Secretary

President Lion Julian Jones handing over a cheque for TShs. 235,000/= to Miss Candida L. Sangawe, a student of Rau Secondary School in Kilimanjaro to enable her finish her Form Four Secondary School. She is one of the five students the club has undertaken to assist.

MORE PICTURES FROM TUNISIA

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo speaking during the 19th All Africa Conference in Tunis, Tunisia.

Tunis, Tunisia: Governor's Blog has received more pictures from All Africa Conference which concluded in Tunis. The three-day conference was attended by top level leaders of Lions from Africa and International President Barry Palmer attended the conference.

International President Lion Barry Palmer (2nd right) with District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (2nd from left) and other top level Lions in Tunis, Tunisia where they attended the three-day forum of All Africa Conference.

GOVERNORS OF MD 411 IN TUNISIA

Tunis, Tunisia: Governors from Multiple District 411 were busy attending the All Africa Conference in Tunis, Tunisia from 6th to 8th February. Herein is one of the latest photographs which the Governor's Blog received.

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo representing Tanzania and Uganda was among the several top Lion Leaders from East Africa.

A group picture of some top Lion Leaders from MD 411 in Tunis, Tunisia where they attended the All Africa Conference forum. From (L to R) PDG Lion Mahendra Shah from Ethiopia; PDG/MCC Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi; PDG Lion Samson Ndegwa and Spouse; extreme right Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo. Next to him, 2nd right is Past District Governor Lion Hastings Banda from Zambia.

"WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK"

The organizations which make things happen

The "World Immunization Week" will be observed from 24th to 30th April throughout the world and the District 411B, Tanzania and Uganda will also participate in the immunization campaign.

It is important to see how the Lions Clubs in both the countries  have accomplished in the fight against measles.

Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children. It is a safe and inexpensive vaccine which has been available for the past fifty years.

All Lion Members have been advised to participate in the immunization campaign so as to make this world a healthier place for children to live.

Story by Abdul Hai

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS GOES UP, UP AND UP

The statistics of members under District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) is graphically  on the rise but the target of 1250 members is yet to be accomplished. According to the health assessment report flashed by Lions Clubs International, the figure of membership was 1154 by the end of December last year and by the end of January this year it increased  to 1164 under 42 clubs.

Copies of the health assessment report accompanied by an observation from the GMT District Coordinator, PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan was distributed to Cabinet,  District Officers and club leaders. In his remarks, PDG Lion Khan has passionately urged all Lions leaders to close the exit doors so as to bring success to the Governor's aspirations to reach the required target by end of April this year.

Club leaders have been seriously urged to remit their international dues on or before 15th February and to explore all the possibilities of recruiting quality members, at least three new members per club. Uganda sector has accomplished the target of chartering two new clubs where as Tanzania has yet to hit the target of at least two new clubs as per the district goals set by the Governor.

One Lions club in Arua in Uganda was cancelled for failing to adhere to payment of international dues. Consequently the district lost 34 members. With a sad note, this club was" in red" which meant status quo for eight times within the period of two years.  Cabinet and District officers in Uganda have been urged to work collectively to revive the club within the next few weeks so as to alter the course of the sub district.

Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo inducts new members in Dar es Salaam and  gives them his "Lionism" advice. This photograph was taken during a reception in his honour by the Fraternity Club of Dar es Salaam.

One encouraging remark by the GMT District Coordinator was that there was no club under status quo but the remittance of international dues has to be paid before the deadline, ie within the next seven days starting from today.

New Lion Members receiving membership pins from their respective Sponsors in Uganda recently.

 
Story & Picture by Abdul Hai

2nd CABINET MEETING: "A GREAT SUCCESS"

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo called from Tunis, Tunisia and conveyed hearty congratulations to the members of the Preparatory Committee for scoring a great success of all the events including the Grand Banquet and the Second Cabinet Meeting.

He said,"the entire programme was a well articulated vision, performed with zeal and commitment with magnanimous effort." 

He said that he was thankful to all those who spent their valuable time and sources to showcase the hospitality of the Lions Fraternity Clubs in Dar es Salaam.

Immediately after the conclusion of all the tightly packed functions for three days continuously, the Governor and the Chief Guest, International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes flew for Tunis, Tunisia to attend the 19th All Africa Conference. The International Director flew to Tunisia  via Paris.

ID Lion Gomes described the three-day programme "as good as a mini convention." The three-day programme included courtesy calls to His Worship the Mayor of Dar es Salaam City, to His Excellency the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Mizengo Kayanda P. Pinda, tour of CCBRT Hospital, Regency Health Centre.

The other great events were Second Cabinet Meeting, Leadership Training and the Grand Banquet in honour of the International Director. Time and again, the Chief Guest repeated words of praise to all the Lion Members and presented his friendship banners and lapel pins and other awards to deserving Lions. 

The dignitaries at the high table with the Chief Guest of the banquet, International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes (7th from left) and on his right is his  main host, Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo said that a fellowship dinner will be a befitting gesture of appreciation to all the members of the Preparatory committee, as soon as he returns from abroad.

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

GIFT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

International Director Lion Alexis Gomes (extreme right) being presented with a huge gift from representatives of seven Lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam and the two overseer of the clubs, Zone Chairpersons Lion M. Bakari , Dr. Hussain Hassan and Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya (centre). Second right is Governor Wilson Ndesanjo and third right partly seen is Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia.

19TH ALL AFRICA CONFERENC TUNISIA

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo flew to Tunis, Tunisia to attend the 19th All Africa Conference from 6th to 9th February

Two other senior Lions, MCC/ PDG Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi and Lion Geofrey Mwesigwa who is holding the post of Region Chairperson in Uganda were also expected to fly from Entebbe to Tunisia for the conference. 

International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes who was the Chief  Guest at the 2nd Cabinet Meeting and other events including a banquet in his honour, left Dar es Salaam for Paris on last Sunday night and then will fly  to Tunisia to attend the All Africa Conference.

On Friday 7th February there will be a seminar on Lions Quest which will be chaired by Past International Director Lion Dr. S.P. Amin from Nairobi. On the same day Lion Anna Thmpson Quaye and Lorry Sloate from GAVI Alliance will give a presentation on the importance of vaccines as part of the First Plenary Session during the afternoon hours.

The LCIF Chairperson, International Past President Wagne Maydden will recognize generous  donors during the LCIF Seminar on 8th Fdebruary.

Story by Abdul Hai

Past International Director/PDG Dr. Lion S.P. Amin, a prominent Lion in East Africa will be Chairperson of seminar on Lions Quest at the All Africa Conference in Tunis, Tunisia.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR'S BANQUET

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A colourful banquet in honour of the visiting International Director Alexis Vincent Gomes was held at the five-star Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Saturday (1st Feb) night and ended much beyond midnight hours. 

The almost six-hours banquet was loaded with enthralling acrobatic tricks by a local cultural troupe, long speeches by prominent people including the Chief Guest, presentation of personal friendship banners and lapel pins, presentation of awards to Lions Members with long service beginning with ten years to forty years, presentation of a special memento to the Chief Guest on behalf of seven lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam, delicious and spicey supper with oriental and occidental dishes crowned with many type of sweet dishes etc.

It turned out to be a night to remember when the main speech of the evening was delivered by the Chief Guest in his well-familiar tongue....French.  An interpreter with a good standard of English accent was around to make the director's speech laudable and enjoyable by all.

The director is on record to have promised his Listeners that he will re-visit Tanzania and make sure that he will talk in the National language of Tanzania...Kiswahili. In actual fact he began his speech by uttering a Kiswahili sentence "habari za jioni?" (meaning how are you this evening). The manner and style of uttering this short sentence, almost in an aristocratic manner, captured the audience attention throughout his speech.

Before the Chief Guest came to the podium, the Past District Governor Lion Abdul Majid Khan introduced him as an illustrious and leader with charismatic attitude. He managed to justify the introduction of the Chief Guest with chosen words at the right places mainly because, as he said, is a prominent lawyer in his country!

The District Governor, Lion Ndesanjo was thrilled with the 100% attendance and the situation demanded a few seats more for more guests. He was overwhelmed to see that sixteen men and women were sworn in as New Lion Members, thus increasing the number of total membership in District 411B.

Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo welcoming the Chief Guest and including all who attended the Banquet in honour of ID Lion Alexis V. Gomes at the Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam on Saturday night.

PDG/PMCC and GMT Leader, Lion Abdul Majid Khan introducing the Chief Guest, Lion Alexis V. Gomes to the attentive audience in the five-star Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night.

One prominent senior Lion on the high table, PDG/PMCC Hon. Lion Shem Bageine also addressed the audience by emphasizing the fact that Africa needs to have its own Constitutional Area and hence chart its own course of serving humanity. Hon Shem Bageine is a Cabinet Minister in the Uganda Government and is in the Ministry of East African Community Affairs. He was accompanied by his spouse Lion Elianor Bageine who is a Region Chairperson in Uganda and was instrumental in chartering recently two  new clubs there.

The enthralling performance of  the Culture Troupe which kept the audience spellbound for almost forty minutes.

International Director Alexis Gomes inducting the sixteen young men and women as New Lion Members in various Lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam.

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

Sixteen young men and women holding lit-candles took the oath, before International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes, to abide by the constitution and code of ethics of Lions Clubs International as Lion Members.