LIONS DELEGATION MEETS PRIME MINISTER

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The visiting International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes accompanied by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo paid a courtesy call on Tanzania Prime Minister Hon. Mizengo Peter Kayanda Pinda at the Prime Minister's residence. Other members of the delegation also included Sub Cabinet Treasurer of  District 411B.

The International Director who was sworn in as ID at the annual international convention of Lions Clubs at Hamburg, Germany last July explained about the administration system of Lions Clubs International. The organization has more than 1,350,000 members throughout the world.

The Governor explained about the contribution of humanitarian services in Tanzania and Uganda under the Sub District 411B.

Prime Minister Hon. Mizengo Pinda appreciated the contribution of Lions Clubs International, particularly in the sect of humanity services to the people.

Standing in the middle is Tanzania Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda with delegation of Lions Clubs International led by International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes (second right) and escorted by Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo (right). The delegation also included Lion Yusuf Dalala, Sub Treasurer (second left) and a prospective Lion , Mr. Bharat.

2nd CABINET MEETING SUB DISTRICT 411B

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The marathon five-hour 2nd Cabinet Meeting under the Chairmanship of District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo was concluded in Dar es Salaam on Saturday afternoon. The Cabinet Meeting was officially opened by International Director of  LCI, Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes.

During his speech, the International Director paid tribute to the Lions of Tanzania and Uganda. He suggested that after consulting the City Authority, it was an opportune time to erect a suitable Lion Monument as a landmark of achievement by Lions Members. He further elaborated that there should be a terms of reference and to agree upon  as to what categories of Lions Members names should be engraved on the monument.

Attendees at the Cabinet Meeting reacted with a loud positive agreement to the idea and Governor Wilson Ndesanjo supported the idea with a positive acknowledgement. He said that programme for marking the Centenary of Lionism in Tanzania is in the pipeline and prominent leaders in Sub District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) have been named to spearhead the celebration sometime during 2017.

The Second Cabinet Meeting also received the report of achievements made during the last six months. It was presented by Governor in an attractive A3 colourful  art paper which covered in a nutshell the numerous projects, big and small, with national and international links, long term and short term projects. It was unanimously approved.

Zone and Region Chairpersons also presented their reports of projects and regular meetings carried out by about forty clubs in Tanzania and Uganda. Despite dropped members, the statistics of membership was on the rise, short of just few members to hit the target of 1250 in both the countries.

Some members suggested that time of five-hours was too short to discuss exhaustively all that was meant to be discussed. The suggestion was recorded.

Later after adjournment, the Cabinet and District Officers had a fellowship lunch at the Tiffany Diamond Hotel along Morogoro Road.

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes addressing Lions from Tanzania and Uganda in carefully selected words in English but he promised to come back to Tanzania in future and will make a point to speak in the Tanzania National Language Kiswahili.

Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo conducting the five-hour Second Cabinet Meeting at the Tiffany Diamond Hotel in Dar es Salaam on last Saturday afternoon. Seated next to him (4th left) is ID Lion Alexis V. Gomes who was Chief Guest at the Cabinet Meeting, Leadership Training and  the Banquet in his honour.

Chairman of the Governors' Council PDG Lion Satish Sharma forwarded the report which was unanimously approved.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR LIONS

Dar es Salaam Tanzania: A one-day Leadership Training for old and new Lion Members from Uganda and Tanzania was held in Dar es Salaam at the Tiffany Diamond Hotel in Dar es Salaam. It was officially opened by the visiting International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes who also distributed Certificate of Attendance to all the participants.

 A group picture of Lion Members of Tanzania and Uganda who attended a Leadership Seminar in Dar es Salaam today afternoon. The seminar was officially opened by International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes (seated 2nd left), next to him on his right is Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo along with other top leaders of District 411B.

Welcome address was delivered by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and also Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya.

The three main Speakers at the seminar were Lion Inderjit S. Rehal, Lion Eng. Rizwan Qadri and Lion Zahira Pattwa who took almost one hour each to dwell on their subjects and

Closing the seminar, ID Lion Gomes observed that  Lions in Tanzania and Uganda were doing a good job to assist people in distress in the name of humanity and as such it was, he said, befitting to erect a monument and engrave names of long serving Lions. He said such a monument should first be discussed with the Municipal Authority and upon an agreement, should be erected somewhere in the city centre.

He also said that he was very happy to see that the Lions Organization brought in a multi-racial society in Africa and as such we should think in terms of unity in Africa. He further elaborated that this can be done when we increase the number of members in Africa to reach a figure of 30,000. That numerical number or even more would qualify Africa to be recognized as Constitutional  Area with a great number of advantage in running the Lionism in Africa.

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GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL SESSION

Dar es salaam, Tanzania: A two-hour meeting of Governor's Council was held in closed doors under the Chairman Past District Governor Lion Satish Sharma. The meeting was also attended by International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes and District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Governors' Council seated behind closed door just before the two-hour session began at night and ended with fruitful and successful deliberations. Facing the camera is ID Lion Alexis V. Gomes and next to him Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo. The empty chair in the foreground was occupied by Chairman of the Governors' Council, PDG Satish Sharma..Second left is Cabinet Minister in the Uganda Government responsible for East African Community Affairs Hon. Lion Shem Bageine.

The delegation of Governors from Uganda flew into J.K. Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and were well in time to attend the Governor's Council meeting at the Hotel Sapphire, a posh three star contemporary hotel situated in the heart of the commercial city. The Uganda delegation includes a Minister responsible for East African Community Affairs Lion Hon. Shem Bageine and the Chairperson of Multiple Council of  Multiple District 411 Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi.

All that was discussed in two hours will be condensed as a short report by the Governor's Council and presented at the Second Cabinet Meeting on Saturday morning. The Secretary of the council is Immediate Past District Governor, Lion Joseph Kiwanuka.

Others who also attended the meeting were 1st Vice District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi, PDG and PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Past District Governor Lion Vijay Kotedia, 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji.

Later after the meeting, one of the Governors said that it was a successful  and useful meeting. The report will be presented at the Cabinet Meeting. The entire team had a fellowship supper later on.

Past District Governor Lion Kamal Joshi tendered his apology and stated that he had gone to Mumbai, India for medical reasons. PDG Lion Yusuf Mushi could not attend due to health reasons and PDG/PMCC Lion Safder Jaffer is away in the United States receiving medical treatment.

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COURTESY CALL!

The Lion Delegation led by International Director Alexis V. Gomes (3rd left) are seen at the Mayor's Parlour with His Lordship the Mayor of Dar es Salaam City, Hon. Dr. Didas Masaburi (3rd right). Others in the picture from left to right Zone Chairman  Dr. Hussain Hassan, Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo, (5th right) PDG Lion Abdul majid Khan and PRO Lion Shakil Ansari.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A five-man  Lion Delegation led by International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes paid a courtesy call on His Lordship Mayor of Dar es Salaam City  Dr. Didas Masaburi today.

At the Mayor's Parlour, Zone Chairperson Dr. Hussain Hassan carried out the name by name introduction of all the delegates. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo spoke at length about the numerous projects being carried out by Lions Clubs (43) in Tanzania and Uganda. He emphasized on various humanitarian projects such as water supply, health check-ups including cardiac surgeries being done in urban and rural areas.

International Director who is a Congolese National and an Attorney by profession, explained about the set-up and membership of almost 1,340,000 Lions scattered throughout the world. He presented his personal Friendship Banner,  a Lion's lapel pin and a plaque from Lions Club International. Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo also presented his Friendship Banner and Lapel pin to His Lordship the Mayor.

His Lorship Mayor Dr. Didad Masaburi reciprocated by thanking the delegation for the courtesy call. He appreciated the good works being carried out by Lions Club in the country and urged them to continue with the humanitarian works.

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Pictured by Suleimanji

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR TOURS CCBRT HOSPITAL

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: International Director, Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes on a three-day visit to Tanzania as guest of Lions Sub District 411B, was escorted to CCBRT hospital where he saw the administration of the hospital and visited some wards.

Patients suffering from serious eyes diseases, after initially being examined at Eye Camps organized by Lions Clubs are sent to this hospital for further management. The operation charges including medicines are provided at subsidized rates.

The entourage of the International Director was received by the Director of the CCBRT Mr. Francis who explained in details the working of the hospital and the cordial relationship being enjoyed by the hospital and Lions Clubs.

The Lions delegation included District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo, PDG/PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan, Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya, District Convenor for Sight Conservation & work With the Blind, Lion Shanti Shah and PRO Lion Shakil Ansari.

The International Director's entourage seen at the hospital today (Thursday morning) in Dar es Salaam.

Briefing about the CCBRT hospital being given by the Director Mr. Francis to the delegation of Lions headed by International Director Lion Alexis Gomes. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo escorted the entourage to the CCBRT.

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Picture by Shakil Ansari

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR LION ALEXIS V. GOMES ARRIVES

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Chief Guest to the Second Cabinet Meeting in Dar es Salaam, International Director Lion Alexis Vincent Gomes arrived in Dar es Salaam in the midnight hours of Wednesday at the J.K. Nyerere International Airport. He was received by Lions Members who included District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

International Director will officially open the 2nd Cabinet Meeting on Saturday 1st February which will be chaired by Governor Wilson Ndesanjo. The Cabinet Meeting is expected to receive reports from all the Region and Zone Chairpersons covering the meetings and activities of 43 Lions Clubs in Tanzania and Uganda. The Cabinet Meeting will also receive report from the Chairman of the Governors' Council expected to take place today in Dar es Salaam.

The International Director's entourage to be escorted by the Governor and other senior Lion Members, will go to the CCBRT hospital for a familiarization tour of the centre which was supported financially through a grant from Lions Clubs International some years ago. Lions Clubs in Dar es Salaam, numbering seven clubs, usually refer eye-disease patients to the hospital for further management at subsidized fees.

Later in the morning, the entourage will pay a courtesy call at the office of His Lordship, the Mayor of Dar es Salaam. He is expected to address a press conference from Hotel Serena later in the afternoon. A grand banquet in his honour has been arranged at the same hotel on Saturday night. The following day, ID Alexis Gomes is expected to fly to Tunisia to attend the All Africa Forum.

He is one of the active members in the Steering Committee for Africa which is working on forming the Constitutional Area for Africa which will decide on many issues pertaining to Lionism on the Continent of Africa. One of the prior condition is to have a total strength or more than 30,000 Lion Members by next year 2015.

During the ISAAME Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal, Governor Wilson Ndesanjo was decorated with a Silver Medal on behalf of Sub District 411B (Tanzania -Uganda) for bringing more Lion Members during the first six months of his tenure in office as District Governor.

International Director Lion Alexis Gomes who will be acting as Chief Guest for the three day events of Second Cabinet Meeting of Sub District 411B of Lions Clubs International in Dar es Salaam in the early morning hours of Thursday. His Host Governor Wilson Ndesanjo is seated on the right side.

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Chief Guest, International Director Lion Alexis V. Gomes on arrival in Dar es Salaam with his Hosts, District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo (left) and President of L.C. Dar es Salaam Host Lion Nureen Nathoo.