43RD ISAAME FORUM IN INDIA

MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (2nd right) with his Spouse Lady Florense at the stall of the L.C. of Dar es Salaam Host which won the second prize for good display and assorted projects conducted by the club. Others, District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji (extreme left) with Convenor for Cardiac Problems Lion Dr. Rajni Kanabar; DG's grand daughter with First Lady Nimira; and on extreme right DO Lion Shiraz Rashid.

Another group picture at the stall of L.C. Dar es Salaam GHost which won the second prize. DO Lion Ashwin Sampat on extreme left.

The second prize trophy for Dar es Salaam Host Club which has played a major role in saving lives of hundreds of children with various types of cardiac problems. District Officers of Sub District 411B Dr. Rajni Kanabar and Lion Shiraz Rashid were among the key role players who served in the noble cause.

LATE LION SAFDER AND MURTAZA JAFFER

The latest photograph that we received from Rotarian Murtaza Jaffer is reproduced here below. Two years ago Murtaza donated one of his kidney to his father and that managed to keep him on his feet for nearly two years. A couple of weeks ago he was in Tanzania and after spending sometime with relatives, friends and Lions Members, he decided to fly to United States to join his family members and be close to his doctors for medical attention.

Unfortunately, he could not stay much longer and that was the end of this well known Veteran PMCC Lion Safder Jaffer.

Late PMCC Lion Safder Jaffer and his son Rotarian Jaffer who runs a business of graphic designing,  printing and advertising in the United States. Safder was well known for his generosity, devotion for service to deserving people and he had a special charm of loving smile. People around him knew of his intelligent speeches ending with morales.

A family picture of Late Safder Jaffer.

MORE CONDOLENCE MESSAGES FOR LATE SAFDERALI

 PMCC LION SAFDERALI JAFFER DIED OVER THE WEEKEND IN THE U.S.A.

 

A historical family picture of Late Safderali Jaffer with his wife Mumtaz (right in black burqa) son Murtaza who had donated his kidney to his father and daughter in law.The picture was sent from US after a successful kidney transplant.

PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, a close friend of Late Safder sent his condolence message to the bereaved family.

MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo was very sorrowful after getting the news of the death of Late Safder who was a good friend and exchanged ideas in promoting Lionism.

Multiple Council Chairperson of MD411 Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo and Lady Florence Ndesanjo conveyed their heartfelt condolence to the family of Late Safderali Jaffer, a veteran Lion who was regarded witrh high esteem among Lions in Eastern Africa. His last post was Multiple Council Chairperson.

MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo said: "His valuable contribution and sterling leadership shall be missed by all of us in Multiple District 411 and will be cherished forever."

Lion Ndesanjo added in Arabic language "Inna Lillahi wa Ina Ilayhi Rajiun" which translated into simple English means "we come from You and unto You we return". 

Another senior Lion, PMCC Abdul Majid Khan  who was a close friend to Late Safderali Jaffer and his Spouse Parveen also wrote a condolence message to the bereaved family.

He highly praised the contributions of Late Safder in bringing up the MD 411 as a devoted Lion. "He combined powerful analysis, clarity of vision and purpose with an amazing array of capabilities in promoting Lionism, leadership and membership growth and his efforts towards promoting social justice will remain unforgettable."

Story by Abdul Hai

A GREAT LOSS!

DEATH OF SAFDERALI JAFFER A GREAT LOSS

The shocking sad news of the death of Past Multiple Council Chairperson, Safderali Jaffer, is a great loss to the Multiple District 411 and especially to his family members who put in all their maximum efforts during his sickness. He survived for nearly two years with a kidney borrowed from his eldest Rotarian son Murtaza.

Late Lion Safder Jaffer died in the United States over last weekend after his state of health became serious. A couple of weeks ago, a team of close friends from various Lions clubs in Dar es Salaam gathered at his residence to give him a warm “kwaheri” a few hours before he flew to the US. Little did anybody know that this was the time which signified the “beginning of the end”

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I distinctly remember Late Safderali Jaffer as a kind hearted gentleman apart from a sincere devoted Lion. Seldom did he raise  his eye brows or wrinkled his forehead due to any serious issue. He had appointed me as Zone Chairman during 2004/05 when he worked as District Governor. He never quarreled with anybody, simply because he disarmed people with a  smile of love radiating from his eyes and lips. Indeed we have lost a Good Man…Safderali…."May Allah grant you peace and Jannat (Ameen)".

And lest I forget, he had a great sense of humour and was always fond of relating parables at the end of his speeches. Sometimes he ended it with jokes, taking care of the presence of all classes of people including ladies!

The news about his death came from the Cabinet Secretary Lion Mohamed Mulla in an email letter addressed to many Lions within the sub district and also from District Governor Lion Haider Gangji who displayed his personal sympathy and sorrow to the family and all Lions.

Late Lion Safderali Jaffer will be buried in the US, perhaps close to the grave where his Late mother was buried some two and half years ago (unconfirmed). More news will be relayed as and when we get it.

Story by Abdul Hai

District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji sent a condolence message to bereaved family of Late Safderali Jaffer, PMCC and a stalwart Lion figure in MD 411 who died in the United States over the weekend.

Late Safderali Jaffer (5th from right) with his wife when a team of ten close friends and Lions visited him to say "kwaheri" before his departure to the USA to join his family members. He had survived on one kidney which was a transplant from his elder son Rotarian Murtaza Jaffer (not in picture). Cabinet Secretary Mohamed Mulla (1st right) spread the breaking news. Little did anybody know this was a last farewell for this great man!

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S VISIT IN PICTURES

PID Dr. Manoj Shah who spearheaded the strong team to welcome International President, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada. He was in Nairobi for three days.

Picture above International President Dr. Yamada presents his personal Lion's neck-tie to the Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo. Picture two: Dr. Yamada presents the lady's Lion scarf to Lady Florence Ndesanjo, the First Lady of Multiple District 411.

 

 

International President meets Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Ndesanjo when the former visited Nairobi on a three-day visit. The picture below it shows a group of senior Lions of MD 411 who were in the frontline to welcome the guest from LCI.

A SPECIAL LAP TOP!

Moshi, Tanzania: A special laptop for a blind student, Miss Paulina, came all the way from Belgium to Lions Club of Moshi Kibo and finally in the hands of Paulina.

The President of the club Lion Inderjeet S. Rehal, popularly known by his nick name "Nitu" and several other Lion members presented the laptop to her with a message that it was a personal gift from Professor Dr. Wim Blonk. The Professor has been a firm supporter of Msandaka Lions Deaf Centre, a special school for the (deaf & dumb) school going children.

More than two decades ago Professor Wim Blonk and his club Lions Club of Ijsedal Tervuren gave a firm friendly had shake to Lions Club of Moshi Kibo and this sign of friendship  turned out to be more than that of "brotherhood". Joint projects were carried out time and again, largely to assist the school and the students. Last year the school recorded its results as the best school.

The school also has computers with special keys suitable for the blind people to recognize the letters followed by sound.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture: L.C. Moshi Kibo

President Lion Inderjeet S. Rehal handing over the special laptop to blind student Paulina whose studies and upkeep has been adopted by L.C. of Moshi Kibo. We apologize for the blur picture.

LIONS' INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT DR. JITSUHIRO YAMADA VISIT TO KENYA

International President of Lions Clubs International Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada with Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo (2nd left); Lady Florense Ndesanjo, PID Dr. Manoj Shah.

Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo planted a symbolic tree at a secondary school at Machakos in Nairobi.

Another historic picture of senior Lions of MD 411 with Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and Lady Florense Ndesanjo when the team went to receive the International President Dr. Yamada who was a three day visit to Kenya.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S VISIT

International President Dr. Yamada visited Nairobi, Kenya where he spent three days with a busy schedule of meetings, fellowship banquets, historical projects and also took time to relax in the five-star hotel in Kenya game park.

Top Lion pundits from Multiple Districts 411 such as front line leaders  Dr. Manoj Shah, PID Dr. S.P. Amin, PMC Lion Manilal Dodhia, current MCC Wilson Ndesanjo and the two District Governors from both the sub districts 411A Roy Munga and 411B Haiderali Gangji were among the many who attended the functions.

International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada planting the symbolic historic tree at the armed forces office accompanied with some high ranking officers of the forces and Lions top leaders. Just behind Dr. Yamada is Dr. Manoj Shah.

International President Dr. Yamada also visited the United Nations head office in Africa at Nairobi.

LIONS' INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN NAIROBI

PAST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR DR. MANOJ SHAH RELEASED THE DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT DR. JITSUHIRO YAMADA WHO ARRIVES AT THE JKIA ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT VISITS KENYA

International President of Lions Clubs International Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada will be in Kenya for four days and one of his main itinerary  will be courtesy visit to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta.

A warm welcome and a banquet in his honour has already been planned according to the programme released by PID, GMT Dr. Manoj Shah.

The International President arrives at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday afternoon and will be welcomed by top brass senior Lions of  Multiple District 411, including Multiple Council Chairperson PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo, the two District Governors of 411A and 411B. 

Sunday appears to be a hectic day with many projects to attend to including visiting the LEO conference and planting symbolic tree seedlings and presentation of wheel chairs. Later in the evening a grand banquet has been organized in honour of Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada.

On Monday the International President will visit the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve and later in the afternoon will go through the forest to see the “real Lions”. He will spend the night at the world famous “Luxury Mara Serena Lodge”

On Tue3sday after meeting the President of Kenya, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, he will visit the United Nations Head Office in Africa. He will pay a courtesy call on the Head of UN and UNEP Dr. Steiner. 

His trip in Kenya concludes a few hours before Tuesday midnight.

Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo will be among the top Lions to welcome International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada at the JKIA, Nairobi on Saturday afternoon.

STORY BY ABDUL HAI

District Governor 411B Lion Haiderali Gangji expects to be one of the top dignitaries to welcome the International President at the JKIA at Nairobi on Saturday.

REGIONAL LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE CONDUCTED IN TANZANIA

THREE-DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Fifty Lions Members attended leadership training at Bagamoyo  under the auspices of  Multiple District 411 with six countries under its umbrella. The three-day hectic training was conducted by four highly qualified trainers spearheaded by Past Governor and Past Mutlple Councilo Chairman Lion Murtaza Dungarwala from Mombasa Kenya.

The Coordinator of the entire programme from its embryonic stages to the conclusion was meticulously administered by RLLI Trainer,  2^nd Vice District Governor, Eng. Rizwan Qadri.

The main topics included the art of public speaking, motivating club members, time management, working in teams, Lions fundamentals, goal setting and diversity. Considering the large number of attendees (50), the classes were divided into two groups. The style of imparting knowledge was mostly person to person, and hence almost each and every person managed to involve himself/herself in practically all the lessons.

Two topics, the art of public speaking and working in teams appeared to have attracted many students. Most Lions, at one time or the other take up leadership position because leaders change every year. Hence they are groomed to speak in front of the public without any hesitation.

The opening ceremony of the three-day seminar was performed by District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and the closing ceremony by Multiple Council Chairperson PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. The students stayed at Travellers Lodge and classes were conducted in two different halls at the same venue by the beach side.

Story & Pics by Abdul Hai

Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Ndesanjo addressing participants of RLLI at Travellers Lodge, Bagamoyo during the closing session of the three-day seminar. In the centre is the Coordinator, 2nd VDG Lion Rizwan Qadri and on left is District Governor Lion Haider Gangji.

Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji gives his personal lapel pin as an appreciation to Trainer of RLLI Lion Edgar Mbahamiza from Uganda.

The main person behind the administration of the RLLI, Coordinator Lion Rizwan Qadri speaking during the closing session of the three-day seminar at Bagamoyo.

 

For record purpose, the oldest student at the leadership training was Lion Gurdial S. Rehal who is in his 80s but still "going strong as the Serengeti LION" He is Charter President of L.C. of Moshi Kibo and his son Lion Inderjeet S. Rehal was one of the four Trainers at the RLLI at Bagamoyo. MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo hands over the Appreciation Certificate to him.

From left to right....DG Lion Haideral Gangji; Coordinator 2nd VDG Lion Rizwan Qadri; PDG, PMCC Lion M. Dungarwalla and Trainer and PCS Lion Inderjeet S. Rehal.

OCTOBER SERVICE WEEK

An Eye Sight Camp which was witnessed by District Governor 411B Lion Haiderali Gangji during his official visit to Lions Clubs in Uganda.

Lions Club of Moshi Kibo, one of the most active club in Tanzania conducted a project at the NGO which looks after people with skin disorders (Albinos) and distributed suitable sun glasses.

Another most active club, Lions Club of Mzizima travelled all the way from Dar es Salaam to Singida in central Tanzania to provide free service in a three-day camp.