WELCOME HOME GOVERNOR

23RD JULY 2.45PM, the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo adorned with the authoritative chain of District Governor for Sub District 411B will be landing at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam to a tumultous welcome.

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo with First Lady of the District Lion Florense.

He will be accorded a VIP treatment as he will be received through the VIP Launge and to be garlanded by fellow Lions, the sign of respect and love. The airport will be thronged by Lions from the fraternity clubs of Dar es Salaam and Ngoma Dancers will be performing the cultural dances.

A few media representatives are expected to cover the event and the Governor may talk to the press regarding his planned goals and aspirations which he will intend to implement during his tenure as Governor during the Lionistic Year 2013/14.

The First Lady of the District 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) Lady Florense Ndesanjo may not be (subject to confirmation) on the same flight. She is attending  to some other domestic issues and hence might come end of the month ready to be alongside with her husband in the Governor's Banquet and other events.

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and Lion Lady Renuka Simzia are expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam on 28th July 2013.

The colourful Governor's Banquet is under preparations and the full programme will be announced in this Blog as soon as the Preparatory Committee is through with its work.

Commenting from London, through his email, he said: "My heartfelt appreciation for the sterling preparation of my arrival."

Story Abdul Hai

PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE

Below is the presentation ceremony picture of Lions Club Host presenting a cheque to the Dimbani School in Zanzibar by District Sub Treasurer (T) and a member of the sponsoring club Lion Yusuf Dalal to the Head Master of the school.

Report by Convenor Lion Salim Sulemanji

THE FIRST PROJECT ON THE FIRST DAY !!

Lions Club of Dar es salaam Mzizima sprang into action on the first day of Lionistic year 2013-2014 by holding a mega eye camp in Zanzibar. Details of the project and installation ceremony of the club are contained in the below write up decorated with pictures.

Lions Club of Mzizima Installation and Eye Camp project write up (By Lion Mustafa Kudrati)

WATER PROJECT COMPLETED

KIBAHA: Mzizima Lions Club scored another feat by providing water bore well for villagers and livestock. Before provision of this basic and very essential commodity, the nearest water source was about 12 kms away. The location of the bore well is Village Kiluvia B, Madukani just near the famous Kibaha Weigh Bridge along road to Morogoro.

The bore well which took two full days for drilling and piping procedures, cost the club TShs. 4,700,000/= and will benefit 2400 villagers and estimated 1000 livestock.

The newly elected and installed President of the club, Lion Mustafa Kudrati reported to this Blog that immediately after they got this request for a bore well, the club sprang into action and completed the job and handed over to the villagers on 12th July 2013.

The District 411B has recognized and appreciated the fact that Mzizima club was the first club to hold the project of an Eye Camp in Zanzibar on the very first day since the Lionistic Year 2013/2014 started on 1st July. For further details, see another story with full coverage about Installation and Mega Eye Camp in this Blog.

Story by Abdul Hai with report from Lion Mustafa Kudrati.

DG's BLOG GAINING MOMENTUM

 Governor's Blog is fast becoming an international media. As at today Sunday 14th July, the number of Page Viewers has hit the number of 644 with Tanzania still the leading country visiting the blog.

Surprisingly Germany, the venue of just completed 96th Lions Clubs International Convention, has taken second place among the top ten Blog Visitors. The convention began on July 5 and ended on 9th July. The annual event elected International President Barry Palmer,  First Vice President, Second Vice President and 17 members of the International Board of Directors.

Over and above 700 Governors Elect were installed as District Governors, one among them was Lion Wilson Nathaniel Ndesanjo. He is right now in the United Kingdom, accompanied by the First Lady Florense.

Coming back to the history of current Blog Viewers, the top ten are as follows: Tanzania 67; Germany 55; United kingdom 48; United States 29; Russia 23; Uganda 23; Netherlands 2; Malaysia 1; Norway 1. Zimbabwe was number two but the history does not indicate the real position but we will keep on tracking the course.

From United Kingdom, Governor Willy Ndesanjo send the following pictures for the Blog Visitors to get a quick glimpse of the International Convention.

DG Willy Ndesanjo, First Lady Florense with International President Barry Palmer and Mrs. Palmer immediately after the Installation Ceremony of the District Governor.

The Lions of Africa during a colourful parade.

PDG/PID Lion Manoj Shah gets an applause and waves at the audience during the 96th Annual International Convention in Hamburg, Germany.

A historical group picture of the Governors during the 96th Annual International Convention, Hamburg, Germany. Governor Willy Ndesanjo can be spotted on extreme left.

FUND-RAISING PROJECT ARUSHA

Play for sight golf tournament in Arusha organized by Lions Club of Mount Meru Arusha to take place on 10th August 2013.

A fund-raising project is in the making in Arusha and the clubs there need a maximum cooperation of Advertisers and financial support for a good cause.

Past Cabinet Secretary, Lion Manish Chawda has put across an appeal to the Good Samaritans and Industrialists to come forward and help the clubs so as to indirectly help the needy and disabled people.

Information from Ln. Manish Chawda

CARDIAC PATIENTS OFF FOR TREATMENT

Sixteen children, some of them looking obviously sick and tired due to cardiac related diseases, are now under rescue by the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host. The kids along with their parents or guardians were given a warm 'kwaheri' by the Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Hon. Devnath Shaw, top leaders of the club and well wishers at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam last Thursday.

By now the kids are in New Delhi undergoing examinations, tests, medical and surgical assesment ready for further procedures. The Convenor of the project, Dr. Rajni Kanabar told the media that arrangements have been made to reduce the treatment bill and hence affordable by the sponsoring club.

Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania Hon. Devnath Shaw bidding 'kwaheri' to patients and mothers with red roses at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam.

Club President of L.C. Dar es Salaam Host Nureen Nathoo talking to the media representatives just before the sixteen children accompanied by their parents and Doctors departed for New Delhi, India.

PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan addressing newsmen at the airport about Lions' efforts in providing humanitarian services to the people.

Some of the Lion Leaders which made the project take off seen at the airport with the Special Guest, Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Hon. Devnath Shaw standing next to Lion Khan.

Indian High Commissioner, Hon. Devnath Shaw was especially invited to bid farewell to the patients and their guardians at the airport. The High Commission has always been in very close cooperation with the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host in providing humanitarian facilities to the sick children.

The newly elected President of the club, Lion Nureen Nathoo accompanied with Immediate Past President, Lion Nimeira Gangji were at the airport to bid farewell to the patients. Red roses were distributed, as a sign of love and sympathy to the children. His Excellency the High Commissioner hugged and carried the babies in front of the media cameras and journalists.

PDG and PMCC, Lion Abdul Majid Khan along Cabinet Treasurer Mohamed Lalji and Sub Treasurer  Lion Yusuf Dalala, veteran Lion Shiraz Rashid (Past President) and Lion Chandu Lakhani, District Officer for Constitution and by-laws (TZ) were all at the airport to wish them a safe journey and get-well-soon remarks.

One of the District Goals to be emphasized by the District Governor this year is "heart related disease and heart attack awareness". Talking to the Blogger from London, DG Willy Ndesanjo said he was impressed by the project being carried out by the club for the last couple of years. He congratulated the Convenor and Club Leaders for the excellent work.

He said: "Heart related diseases and heart attacks are increasing in our countries, most critically affected are adolescence and children  as per our previous records". 

Story by Abdul Hai