Sunday, February 28, 2016

MZIZIMA LIONS CLUB RAISES FUNDS FOR EYE SIGHT

Governor talks to the media just before the take-off of campaign to raise funds for conducting eye camps in the rural areas of Tanzania. A golf tourney was held in Dar es Salaam and the funds collected will be put to use in treating those with eyes problems, including minor or major surgical treatments in recognized hospitals.

A story which appeared in one of the local English daily newspaper which was an interview with Convenor of the tourney, Lion Mustafa Kudrati.

PWANI LEO CLUB GET NEW LEADERS

A historical moment for the new leaders of LEO Club of Pwani, Dar es Salaam. Governor Hayderali Gangji adorns the President's chain on the newly elected leader of the club, Leo Sayed Arib. On the left is Multiple Council Chairman PDG Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo who conducted the installation ceremony.

MCC and PDG, Lion Wilson Ndesanjo conducts the solemn installation ceremony of LEO Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani.

LIONS PARTICIPATE IN CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN

Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji with the full force of Mwanza Fraternity Clubs Lions during the campaign to keep Mwanza clean, in accordance with the directive of the Government of Tanzania to observe cleanliness-campaign every end of the month.

Lions Clubs in Tanzania responded well in the clarion call to keep the country clean, as one way of fighting against epidemic diseases. In several towns including the city of Dar es Salaam, cholera disease claimed lives and special cholera-treatment campaign had been organized.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

GOVERNOR VISITS MWANZA

With this tricycle he can move about independently! The beaming smile of a disabled Mwanza resident is too obvious when District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji presented the tricycle to him on behalf of donor Lions Club of Shinyanga Diamond Field recently.

Clubs visitation by Governor in Mwanza. Mwanza Fraternity Lions Clubs presented 150 desks to a school in Mwanza. The presentation was made by District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji.

LEO GETS AN AWARD

President of Pwani Leo Club, Aliya Qadri receives an appreciation trophy from the hands of Multiple Council Chairperson Wilson N. Ndesanjo. Others in the picture, Region Chaiperson Lion Yusuf Dalal and second right PMCC/PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

PHOTOS TO REMEMBER!

PID & Board Appointee Dr. Manoj Shah with other top leaders of MD 411 at the All Africa Conference at Lagos in Nigeria. DG Lion Hayderali Gangi (411B) in the centre.

Lions who make news...International First Vice President Bob Corlew, Dianna Corlew, PID and Board Appointee Dr. Manoj Shah, Jayna Shah and Neville Mehta.

Friday, February 19, 2016

APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE FOR RESHMA

The IT Chairperson for Sub District 411B, Lion Reshma Shah receiving an appreciation certficate signed by international President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada from the hands of International First Vice President Bob E. Corlew in Dar es salaam. Others on right is PID and Board Appointee Dr. Manoj Shah and on left DG Lion Haiderali Gangji.

ALL AFRICA CONFERENCE LCI

First Vice President of lions Clubs Internation, Bob E. Corlew with a prominent senior Lion Robert Munanura at the All Africa Conference 2016.

The opening ceremony session of the All Africa Conference 2016 with PID and Board Nominee Dr. Manoj Shah addressing the gathering.

A cross-section of the participants at the All Africa Conference.

The participants included, MCC of 411 PDG, Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (L) and Lion Rizwan Qadri 2nd Vice District Governor 411B

LEADERSHIP TRAINING, LAGOS

Some Lions from Sub District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) attended the leadership seminar which was held at Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

INTERNATIONAL 1ST VICE PRESIDENT SAYS "KWAHERI"



“THE HEART-TO-HEART HOSPITALITY”

The hospitality accorded to the entourage of International Vice President Robert Corlew was described as a “heart-to-heart hospitality”, the cultural tradition which befits inhabitants of Dar es salaam….the haven of peace.

From the first day of arrival to the morning of departure day, the three days were packed with exciting events which kept the visitors and the hosts, on their toes, shuttling from place to place.  The visit heralded with reception at the VIP Lounge of JKIA, a traditional “ngoma” dance, a quick face-to-face news conference with media, visit to CCBRT hospital where LCI is on record for its big donation and joint projects with clubs, farewell event to children with cardiac problems on their way for surgical treatment to India, banquet for the visitors etc.

“It was a heart-to-heart hospitality,” the captain of the organizing committee, PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan put it in a nutshell, with deep appreciation and a “big thanks” to all the members who played their roles in making the events successful. The MCC Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji, as front-line leaders played their roles effectively and thanked fellow Lions for staying and working as a team.

The International Vice President, Bob Corlew appreciated the camaraderie of all the Lions, in words and deeds. Personal lapel pins and those of the International President, Appreciation Certificates from International President and mementoes were awarded to deserving members. The Fraternity Dar es Salaam Lions clubs reciprocated with presentation of a beautifully made large lather made portrait of a LION beautifully framed.

Vice President Bob Corlew was accompanied with his gracious lady Dianne and Dr. Neville. And all the way from Nairobi, a top notch Lion pundit with international repute, Dr. Manoj Shah with his spouse, Lady Jayna Shah (PCS) also participated in all the events. 

Appreciation Certificates, signed by International President of  Lions  Clubs International Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, were awarded to seven prominent Lions. They included: PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan; 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Rizwan Qadri; Lion Mustafa Kudrati; Lion Mustansir Gulamhussain; Lion Dr. Rajni Kanabar; Lion Lucy Lwakatare and Lion Reshma Shah.

The Information Technology chairperson of the sub district, Reshma Shah, who covers most of the Lions’ activities said at the last farewell breakfast gathering: “It was a sad farewell breakfast.”

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictures Reshma Shah IT Chairperson

International 1st Vice President Bob Corlew (3rd left), Lady Dianne with top officials of CCBRT and District 411.

The International President's Appreciation Certificate awarded to seven prominent Lions for their respective roles played in promoting Lionism.

The "last breakfast in Dar es Salaam" just before departure. IVP Bob Corlew (left); on right PID and Board Appointee Dr. Manoj Shah, background PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan; District Governor Hayderali Gangji and others.

A quick news conference just after arrival.

A fellowship lunch with visiting entourage of 1st Vice President.


Saturday, February 6, 2016

INTERNATIONAL LIONS CLUBS 1ST VP VISITS TANZANIA

A historical group picture outside the VIP Launge immediately after arrival of Lions Club International First Vice President Robert E. Corlew (with the garland) and other Lions of Multiple District 411 including MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (centre black suit); District Governor Hayderali Gangji (3rd left); PID Dr. Manoj Shah (3rd right) and other leaders.

INTERNATIONAL IST VICE PRESIDENT VISITS 411B

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: International Lions Clubs First Vice President Robert E. Corlew was accorded a warm welcome at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam by top leaders of Lions under Multiple District 411.

Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Ndesanjo; PID Dr. Manoj Shah, District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji; PMCC and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for VIP Reception, Lion Abdul Majid Khan and many others accorded the high ranking visitor. To entertain him at the airport was a "ngoma" troupe all dressed in white shirt and shorts chanting local songs.

Later at the airport, the VIP, 1st VIP Bob Corlew answered several questions posed by some local channel television and radio stations.

A fellowship dinner was held in honour of the visiting guest by the fraternity club of Dar es Salaam.

We wish to present some pictures for our readers, here under:

1st International Vice President Robert E. Corlew with PID Dr. Manoj Shah; PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan; District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji and others after his arrival in dar es Salaam.

The "ngoma" troupe entertaining the visitors with a local song normally sung for visitors.

A question-answer session with the media.

Friday, February 5, 2016

2nd CABINET MEETING 411B

MOSHI, KILIMANJARO: The two-day 2nd Cabinet meeting  cum a leadership training course was held in Moshi town, on the slopes of Africa's highest free-standing mountain in the world Kilimanjaro. The Cabinet meeting under the reigning District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji hosted Chief Guest, the illustrious well-known leadership Trainer, nicknamed "Pape" Lion Rajinder Singh.

Several other well-known Speakers in the world of Lionism in Eastern Africa included PMCC Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla who travelled from Mombasa, Kenya to Moshi for this particular assignment. A prominent personality in the helm of MD 411, Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo was present at both the sessions.

We wish to re-produce here under, some photographs of the 2nd Cabinet Meetings and Leadership Training Session.

Past Cabinet Secretary Lion Inderjit Singh Rehal more familiar with a nickname "Nitu" receiving an award from the hands of  Chief Guest PMCC Lion Rajinder Singh "Pape" 2nd left; MCC PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (1st right) and District Governor Lion Hayderali Gangji at the 2nd Cabinet meeting held at Sal Salinero Hotel, Moshi.

Second Vice District Governor Eng. Lion Rizwan Qadri receiving the lapel pin of Faculty Development Institute from MCC PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. On the left is faculty trainer PMCC Murtaza Dungarwalla.

The current Cabinet Secretary for 411B Lion Mohamed Mulla receiving his lapel pin from Chief Guest of the 2nd Cabinet  Meeting Lion Rajinder Singh "Pape".

The 2nd Cabinet Meeting in session at the Sal Salnero Hotel in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

The qualified leadership trainer Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla addressing Lions at one of the sessions.

One of the top leadership trainers in MD 411 Rajinder S. Sehmbi "Pape" talking to attendees at the seminar.

Recess time between Cabinet Meeting sessions, top leaders of 411B. Seated L to R MCC Lion Wilson Ndesanjo; DG Lion Hayderali Gangji; PDG Lion Kamal Joshi. Standing CT veteran Lion Mohamed Lalji; Veteran Lion DO Lion Shoffiudin Babul and Veteran Lion Sampat