RAMADHAN GREETINGS FROM GOVERNOR

My Dear Fellow Lions & LEOs

I am pleased to express my best wishes to All Muslim Brothers & Sisters as they embark on prayers & fasting during this Holy month of Ramadhan

May The Almighty Allah grant you peace ,unity & love throughout the period.

The world will continue to be a safer place for all of us due to those who sacrifice & pray for the human race.

"Ramadhan Kareem"

Yours in lionism

Lion Wilson Ndesanjo

District Governor

District 411 B

NEW LEADERS FOR THREE MWANZA CLUBS

A pride of Lions, taking a nap in the hot afternoon in Serengeti National Park. It is rare to see Lions taking pictures of Lions! The photographer was none other than the Governor Lion Ndesanjo.

Mwanza, Tanzania: Top leaders and members of the board of directors for three clubs in the lake-side commercial town of  Mwanza in Tanzania were installed by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo recently.

Accompanied by First Lady of the Sub District, Florence Ndesanjo, the Governor installed new leaders in Lions Club of Mwanza, Lions Clubs of Mwanza Valentine and Lions Club of Victoria.

The colourful ceremonies were well attended by almost all the top district officers at Mwanza. Lions Club of Mwanza, the oldest club with top quality leaders managed  to bring in three Lions who will be awarded Melvin Jones plaque at a separate function in the very near future.

The three prominent Lions whose MJF Plaque has already arrived in the Governor,s Office are: Lion Paul R. Sweya; Lion Pastor J. Massota and Lion James S. Salu.

A memorable group picture at the Serengeti National Park with District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady (extreme right) and other senior Lion members of Mwanza Lions  Club.

Immediately after the installation ceremony, the delegation of the Governor along with some Senior Lion Members visited the Serengeti National Park, an excursion trip of two days. Some of the wildlife pictures were taken by the Governor.

AZANIA ENTERS WITH ENERGETIC FORCE!

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Azania enters the Lionistic Year 2014/2015 with new faces as club leaders, three new Lion Members and one Melvin Jones Fellow. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo who attended the almost-hour programme along with the First Lady Florense was also the Installation Officer.

The club appears to have a list of highly qualified professionals such as the outgoing President Lion Architect Yassin Mringo who ushered in the new President Lion Dr. (Gynaecologist) Msemo. The board of directors comprises fourteen members including the back-bone of the club, a practicing  Attorney in the High Court Lion Jessie Mnguto who conducted the ceremony as MC.

The Governor spoke highly about the club's  performance throughout the Lionistic Year 2013/2014 which ends on 30th  June. In the begining of the year, the club's target was to bring in four new members and one Melvin Jones Fellow which was also the Governor's main District Goal. The club fulfilled their promise, much to the delight of the Governor.

The Crystal Room in the New Africa Hotel was buzzing with activities such as American  auction sale of a sophisticated kettle, raffle draw for three winners, live discotheque, cash donation of TShs. 100,000/= by DO Lion Rizwan Qadri, one hundred books for preventing youths falling into bad habits (Lions Quest Books).

The club presented a large-size wall-hanging prayers quotation piece to the Governor and a pair of African kitenge cloth to the First Lady of the District, Florense Ndesanjo.

More Information: District Governor for Sub District 411B Lion Wilson Ndesanjo will accomplish his tenure in office end of June and will officially hand-over the Governor's Chain and his authoritative office to incoming Governor Elect Lion Night Ndyarugahi. A large delegation of Lions from District 411 are expected to leave for Canada in the coming week where the International Annual Convention will be held. The incoming Governor along with about 800 others will be officially  installed as District Governors in their respective areas of operation.

Come July and this heavy authoritative chain of identification which was worn by eleven other Governors of Sub District 411B during their respective tenure in office, will be officially handed over to the incoming Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi.Governor Wilson Ndesanjo is expected to leave for Canada early July to attend the annual international convention.

New members taking oath with their Sponsors standing behind them at the five-star Crystal Room of New Africa Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

 

The high table at the Installation Night of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Azania. Seating in the middle is outgoing President of Azania Club, Lion Arch. Yassin Mringo and next to him is Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and others.

WATER SUPPLY RESTORED

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Water supply at two primary schools in Dar es Salaam was again restored by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima with much appreciation from the schools' administrative authorities.

The bore-wells which were technically obstructed, were flushed by "water experts" at both the sites and once again the 620 students at Mseto Primary School and 1367 students at the Airwing Primary School enjoyed the free availability of clean water. The incoming President of Mzizima Lions Club, Lion Mushtaq Waliji along with other Lions were present at the "water restoration project".

The Lion behind this Quality Project, Jayesh Raichura who contributed the "lion share" of the project looked much happier at the accomplished mission. The Secretary of the club, Lion Bhavin Sonigra reported that a total of TShs. 360,000/=  was donated by Lion Raichura.

Water restoration project at the Airwing Primary School accomplished.....Incoming President of Lions Club of Mzizima, Lion Mushtaq Waliji and the Headmistress of the school at the water pumping site.

Bore-well water was finally restored at Msimbazi Mseto Primary School in Dar es Salaam with efforts of  Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima. The main person behind this quality project, Lion Jayesh Raichura looks much satisfied at the water gushing out of the well.

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Two senior Lions PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul majid Khan and District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo have been appointed in key positions to manage the Measles and Rubella Vaccination campaign in Tanzania with immediate effect.

The new appointments have been made by the Assistant Manager of Humanitarian Projects at the Lions Clubs International Headquarters, Benjamin Futransky.

Lion Abdul Majid Khan has been appointed as Project Coordinator and Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo as Grant Administrator of the Measles & Rubella Initiative Programme for Sub District 411B in Tanzania. 

The Project Coordinator has taken immediate action by appointing 1st Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji as Project Convenor and a Task Force of 70 members who will be involved in the nationa-wide campaign for advocacy and social mobilisation of vaccination campaign of Measles and Rubella in Tanzania from 24th to 30th September.

The vaccination to be carried out by the Ministry of Health of Tanzania will offer free services to almost twenty million children under the age of six in 130 plus districts of the country.

Lions will help to eliminate measles and rubella disease, with partnership of GAVI Alliance and leading partners the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the \United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID).

More information: Ten preparatory meetings and follow-up actions will be held every Tuesday by the officials of Ministry of Health and Lions Delegation. The last meeting to decide this action programme was held on June 17th at the Muhimbili Medical Hospital where a department of the Ministry is located.

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

Assistant Manager for Humanitarian Programmes in LCI, Benjamin Futransky appointed District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo as Grant Administrator for Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign for District 411B in Tanzania. (Picture from archive)

 

1st Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji appointed as Convenor for the Organizing Committee.

"Project Coordinator for Measles & Rubella Advocacy/Social Mobilisation" ...the new job for PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

MSANDAKA ARE SOCCER CHAMPS

Moshi, Tanzania: The special school for disabled pupils, Msandaka Lions Deaf School, has surprised everyone in Kilimanjaro Region by becoming the Regional Soccer Champions in the Primary School Sports Competitions.

The Msandaka Football Team has thus qualified as Zonal Champions, ready to compete in soccer competitions for regional champions in Dar es Salaam.

Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre has more than sixty boys and girls who have been receiving special educational attention by qualified teachers. Despite a set-back of disability, Msandaka has come up with the best results in the last primary school annual examinations. 

Through the efforts of founding fathers, Lions Club of Moshi Kibo, the school has been recognized not only at regional level but at international level. Through the efforts of Lions Club of Ijsedal Tervuren, from Belgium, material and financial aid uplifted the school's image. The pupils capability of learning and playing with the specially made computer programmes has earned them a good name among the local schools.

And now with the recent achievement of becoming regional soccer champions for primary schools has catapulted their name even much higher.

Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre, the Regional Champs of Primary Schools in Kilimanjaro Region will now compete in the National Soccer Championship for Primary Schools in Dar es Salaam.

Story by Abdul Hai

THREE NEW PRESIDENTS

Kampala, Uganda: The solemn installation ceremony of club leaders of three prominent clubs in Kampala was conducted by PDG/PMCC Hon. Lion Shem Bageine in front of a large number of Lion Members of the three clubs. The clubs were Lions Clubs of Kampala Central, City and Host. Picture shows Hon.Lion Shem Bageine conducting the installation of the three top club leaders. (From L to R) President of Lions Club of Kampala Host, Lion Deepa Verma; President of Kampala Central Lion Jonathan and President of Kampala Host Lion Margeret Wamweta.

NEW LEADERSHIP FOR THREE CLUBS

Kampala, Uganda: Three prominent Lions Clubs in Kampala, Uganda got new leadership for the Fiscal Lionistic Year 2014/2015. All the leaders were dully installed by PMCC/PDG Hon. Lion Shem Bageine, a Cabinet Minister for East African Affairs in the Government of Uganda.

The clubs with new members of Board of Directors were Lions Clubs of Kampala Central, Lions Club of Kampala City and Lions Club of Kampala Host. It appears that ladies are taking key positions in the coming fiscal year judging by a quick opinion that two of the three new Presidents installed were ladies. 

District 411B (Uganda-Tanzania) will be spearheaded by District Governor Elect Lion Night Ndyarugahi who has set a new record by being the first lady to take-up the post of the Governor in the eleven years history of this sub district. 

The three Presidents who were installed were President Lion Jonathan of Lions Club of Kampala Central; President Lion Margeret Wamweta of Lions Club of Kampala City and President Lion Deepa Verma of Lions Club of Kampala Host. According to the statistics, L.C. of Kampala Central is the biggest club with more than 110 members in Multiple District 411 (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles). 

The charter nite and installation ceremony of the three clubs was attended by a large number of members and their families. The top leaders included PDG/MCC Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi, Districty Governor Elect Lion Night Ndyarugahi and Region Chairperson Lion Eleanor Bageine and many others.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR BANK GOVERNOR

Kampala, Uganda: The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebire was awarded a medal "The Order of Lion Award" by the International President of Lions Clubs International, Barry J. Palmer yesterday (Friday). The appreciation award which is a recognition of the Recepient's outstanding assistance to the Lions of Uganda was presented by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda has been conferred the medal for assisting Lions Clubs in their projects to serve the less privileged class of people in Uganda. Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire is described to have a "Lion Heart" and is among the front line Philanthropist who is always willing to help the needy and disabled people through service organizations such as the Lions Clubs.

The District Governor's delegation which accompanied him were five senior Lions and they were Multiple Council Chairperson, Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi; District Governor Elect Lion Night Ndyarugahi; Regional Chairman Geoffrey Mwesigwa; Regional Chairperson Eleanor Bageine and District Officer Sedrace Rwekikiga.

"The Order of Lion Award" one of the top most prestigious award conferred by International President Barry J. Palmer to the Governor of Bank of Uganda, Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo presenting the medal. Others (L to R) Lions Eleanor Bageine (RC); Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi (MCC/PDG); 5th is Lion Geoffrey Mwesigwa (DC); extreme right incoming Governor 2014/2015 Lion Night Ndyarugahi.

A testimonial of appreciation from International President Barry J. Palmer to the Governor of Bank of Uganda Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire. Presentation was made by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo. On the left is Multiple Council Chairperson and Past Governor Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi who was among the six senior Lions delegation to the BOU for the ceremony.

 

Story by Abdul Hai

FOOTBALLS FOR THE FUTURE SOCCER STARS!

Bagamoyo, Tanzania: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima held the club's Installation Ceremony of new office-bearers for the Lionistic Year 2014/2015 under Installing Officer, 1st Vice District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji at Bagamoyo, 65 kms away from Dar es Salaam.

The club carried out a project on the second day, just before the entire big team of not less than seventy members left Bagamoyo for Dar es Salaam. The photographs were supplied by the club Secretary Lion Bhavin Sonigra and the information in the story below supplied by the same club Secretary.

LIONS GIVE FOOTBALLS

Soccer-lovers throughout the world are focusing their attention on the 20^th FIFA World Cup competitions in Brazil. Keeping up with the pace of people’s interest, Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima donated footballs costing TShs. 500,000/= (US$ 300:00) in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

The good quality thirty foot balls donated by a Lion Member of the club, Jayesh Raichura was part of the donated items costing a Total of TShs. 1,600,000/= ( approximately US$1000:00) to Baobab Home for children and Nguvu Mpya women’s group. The items raised through club and voluntary donations, included biscuit boxes, choclates, canned variety of juice, milk packets, solar torch, stationary for school pupils and playing foot balls for 120 under privileged children and football teams.

One Sheazina Kitwana who  has been suffering from  psychic problems for almost a decade, will now get an opportunity to get full psychiatric attention at a hospital in Dodoma. Mzizima Club and Sai Gerard Stores 2013 Ltd jointly donated cash Shs. 500,000/= for this purpose.

Lions Club of Mzizima had a day earlier conducted a ceremony to install new leadership of the club for the Lion’s Fiscal Year 2014/2015. The contingent of the club numbering almost 70 members who included families of the Lion Members were received by Counsellor of Magomeni (Bagamoyo) Mwanaharusi Jarufu and the Director of the Baobab Home Teresa Place popularly called “Terry”.

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima has been rated as the Best Club in District 411B ie: among 43 clubs  in Tanzania and Uganda by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

Nutshell information: Bagamoyo, located 35 kms south of Zanzibar and 65 kms north of Dar es Salaam is an ancient historical town on the coast of Tanzania. Under German colonialism, it was the first Capital under ” Deutch Ostafrica” and sometimes during the 9^th Century the  slave and ivory export port was better known as “Bwagamoyo” meaning  “abandon your heart” mainly referring to the disheartened Africans for sale. Today Bagamoyo is a fast growing town and attracts tourists to see or study the historical town and visit Saadani National Park, the only wild game park bordering with the Indian Ocean coast.

Story by Abdul Hai

Source: Secretary of the club Lion Bhavin Sonigra

 The current President of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima explaining about the good works of his club to Councillor of Magomeni Mwanaharusi Jarufu (orange attire with scarf) and also listening is Director of Baobab Home for children Teresa Place, "Mama Terry".

Incoming President Lion Mushtaq Waliji handing over part of the consignment, including soccer balls to Director of Baobab Teresa Place. Second on the left is Lion Jayesh Raichura who donated thirty balls, all costing TShs. 500,000/=. The cost of the entire consignment was reported to be TShs. 1,600,000/=.

"LIONS, BE AWARE!"

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A warning-note regarding "viral account" in the name of Past District Governor Lion Hon. Dr. Med. World Laureate Tebebe Yemane Berhan has been circulate to quite a good number of Lion Members in Multiple District 411.

Lion Hon. Tebebe Yemane Berhan, a Veteran Lion Member in Sub District 411A from Ethiopia, is among the highly respected member of the sub district.

He said in his circular to all Lions printed in red ink: "I am observing that another viral account is created in my name. Be aware of that. I am using the same old Email address."

With a warning note, he concluded: "Plea

Past District Governor Hon. Dr. Med. World Laureate Tebebe Yemane Berhan (left) discussing a point with International President Barry J. Palmer.

se do not open or reply to this fake account"

MZIZIMA HOLDS INSTALLATION AT BAGAMOYO

Bagamoyo, Tanzania: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima which was recognized as the Best Club in the Sub District 411B this year, held the Installation Ceremony for the incoming club leaders for the fiscal Lion's Year 2014/2015. Lion Mushtak Waliji takes over the responsibility of running the club as President from the hard-working veteran Lion Mustafa Kudrati.

The Installing Officer and Chief Guest, Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji handed over the authoritative "hammer and bell" from the outgoing President to the incoming leader of the club. Other club officials were also installed by the Chief Guest in the usual traditional style of Lionism.

Lions Club of Mzizima deserves to be accorded superlative words of praises and laurels as well for being named as the Best Club among 43 clubs in Tanzania & Uganda; awarded Appreciation Certificates of International President; Best Sight Conservation Project, Best Fund Raising Club and Best Club for establishing E-Club House.

More information: Two prominent Lion Members of the club, Jayesh Raichura and Nitin Desai received an ovation from the Attendees at the beach-side Installation Ceremony for donating in two equal amounts a total TShs. 20,000,000/=. The donated amount will be used for Sight Projects.

Other added news: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani will hold its Installation Ceremony to be accompanied with oriental dances and music at the New Africa Hotel on 14th June. PDG/MCC Lion Abdul majid Khan will be the Chief Guest and Installing Officer.

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host will also be holding a similar function on Friday 20th June at Harbour View Hotel.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture from L.C. Mzizima

1st Vice District Governor (Elect) Lion Hayderali Gangji (R) gives the trophy of the  Best Club in the District which was an appreciation award from Governor Wilson Ndesanjo to the club.

Assistant Cabinet Secretary and also personal assistant to the Governor, Lion Yusufali  Tayabali handing over a gift from the club to the out-going President, Lion Mustafa Kudrati. Others in the picture (L) District Officer Lion Dr. Tayabali Jafferji and District Officer Lion Shanti Shah.

"QUALITY PROJECT" by Lions Club of Moshi Kibo

Moshi, Tanzania: Acclaimed to be the best  Club in Tanzania this year, Lions Club of Moshi Kibo conducted yet another Quality Project to assist those suffering from short of hearing. It was a joint project with the United States based Starkey Foundation.

 

Students stand in line for the cold drinks and biscuits during the three-day Ear Camp in Moshi. The two Lions, Mayur Doshi facing the camera and Mathew Reuters helping at the camp.

The three-day Ear-Camp conducted under the shadow of Africa's tallest free-standing-mountain, Kilimanjaro, attracted 637 people who had problems of hearing including medical cases. They were screened by the Ear Specialists and found 467 requiring attention and a majority were dispensed hearing aid equipments.

The club which has local and international twinning relations with Lions Clubs and some NGOs, is managing a special school for boys and girls who are disabled (short of hearing). The school is very well administered and according to results, it has scored almost a 100% passes in the pre-secondary school examinations.

More information: The three-day Ear-Camp was jointly financed by both the organization and according to the informational provided by an official of the club, Lion Inderjit S. Rehal, Starkey Foundation spent US$ 5,000:00 while his club spent TShs. 500,000/= for expenses involved in providing transport services, cold drinks, mineral water and food. 

The club's President Lion Julian Jones along with seven other active Lion members and representatives of Starkey Foundation worked as a team to conduct the camp. The Ear Camp has been ear-marked as a Long Term Project by the club and will be conducted twice every year.

Some more info: Lions Club of Moshi Kibo also donated TShs. 150,000/= to two sisters (orphans) who are students of Mama Anna Mkapa Secondary School. The club has been supporting the students since 2011.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture from Inderjit S. Rehal.

NEW ASSIGNMENT FOR GOVERNORS

The two District Governors in Multiple District 411, Lion Teja S. Kalsi and Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo have both been assigned the job of managing the Multiple Council of the district for the Lionistic Year 2014/2015 effective beginning of July.

Lion Teja S. Kalsi is District Governor for the Sub District 411A  and will be working as Chairman of the Multiple Council while Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo is District Governor for Sub District 411B and has been assigned the task of Secretary to the Multiple Council. 

The current Chairman of the Multiple Council is Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi of Sub District 411B who will finish his assignment end of June and formally hand over the authority to the incoming Chairman Lion Teja S. Kalsi. According to the procedures and the set-up rules of understanding between the two sub districts, the top most posts in the districts changes hands on rotation basis. 

The two District Governors Lion Teja S. Kalsi (411A) and Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo (411B) who managed their posts for twelve months ending June 30 this year. Effective 1st July they will manage the Multiple Council of  Multiple District 411 as Chairman (L) and Secretary.

"TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENT....BUT"

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The total number of 1,226 members in 43 Lions Clubs in Tanzania and Uganda as at the end of April was a "tremendous achievement " by all Lions in Sub District 411B. However, the story took a little twist as at the end of May 31 when ten Lion Members slipped out of the "Exit Door".

The total number now stands at 1,216 and this number according to the GMT Leader, Past Governor Lion Abdul Majid Khan has to be improved by all means by bringing in Quality Members before 20th of June this year. 

Governor Khan urged seriously  in his monthly email to all the Zone and Region Chairpersons to encourage club leaders to bring in at least 34 new members to reach the target of 1,250 to improve the district's status to a full-fledged sub district. He advised, in simple words, to tell the club leaders to "close the exit door".

More info: International Director Alexis V. Gomes who was twice Chief Guest at Lions' functions in Dar es Salaam and Kisumu, has repeatedly urged the districts to concentrate the main work of increasing Lion Members from the present figure of 24,000 to 30,000. This number will enable Africa to have its own constitutional area in the LCI. He cautioned over haphazard choice of new members and emphasized to target High Quality Members.

International Director Alexis V. Gomes inducting new members in Dar es Salaam  at the five-star Serena Hotel. He said that the induction ceremony should always be conducted in the best possible way so that it becomes memorable and historical moment for the members and the audience.

As at end of April, the Lion "gurus" at the helm felt that there was a tremendous achievement and that everyone could see and feel rays of hope attaining 100% results of a full fledged sub district by 20th of June. One of the main, and priority operational work among the District Governor's Goals was to increase at least four new clubs in Tanzania and Uganda and membership to go beyond 1,250. Uganda managed to open two new clubs while Tanzania managed to open a Leo club only.

Story & Pix by Abdul Hai

MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE...AMIN

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo wishes to convey his condolence message to the family of Late Mzee Lion J.B. Isabirye who passed away last week and buried on the weekend. May God rest his soul in Eternal Peace...Amin.

The Governor also wishes to convey the same message of sorrow to all the members of Lions Club of Iganga for the great loss.

PDG/PMCC Hon. Lion Shem Bageine described the sorrowful event as a great loss.

Region Chairman Lion Godfrey Sawe als conveyed his heartfelt condolence message. He said: "His big heart cannot be matched."

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo and the First Lady Florence, during their club visitations programme in Uganda also paid a courtesy call at the residence of Late Mzee Lion Isabirye. It was reported that the Late Lion was a class fellow of Tanzania's Father of Nation, Late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere in Makerere University.

Condolence messages are steadily pouring into the mail box of  the incoming Cabinet Secretary Lion Robert Munanura

Story by Abdul Hai

Late Mzee J.B. Isabirye (holding a walking stick) with spouse Mama Isabirye, both Lions Members of Lions Club of Iganga in Uganda talking to the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo when the Governor's entourage paid a courtesy call on him in 2013. The Late Mzee Isabirye donated a piece of his land for the Lions Clubs International project. On extreme right is First Lady of the District, Lion Florence Ndesanjo.