COURTESY CALL!

Mwanza, Tanzania: During club visitations programme in Mwanza, District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo paid a courtesy call on Mwanza Regional Commissioner Hon. Engineer Ernest Ndikilo and discussed mainly about Lionism and service to the people.

The Governor was accompanied with First Lady Lion Florense, Region Chairperson Lion Jagdish Mehta, and  District Officer Burhan Mohamed among top Lion Leaders in Mwanza, the second biggest commercial town on the shores of Lake Victorya.

Topics of mutual interest, mainly about Lionism were discussed during the Governor's Courtesy Call on the Regional Commissioner Hon. Eng. Ernest Ndikilo in Mwanza. He was accompanied with senior Lion Members of Mwanza clubs.

Regional Commissioner of Mwanza (R) Hon. Eng. Hon. Ernest Ndikilo being presented with a  Lion Friendship Banner by Governor Wilson Ndesanjo when the entourage of the Governor paid a courtesy call on the Regional Commissioner's Office in Mwanza.

REGINALD ABRAHAM MENGI TO BE AWARDED

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The IPP Chairman Dr. Reginald Abraham Mengi will be officially awarded one of the highest awards =International Order Of The Lion= at a banquet in his honour on 4th March 2014 at the five-star Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam. By authority of Lions Clubs International, the International President Lion Barry Palmer has authorized District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo to conduct the presentation ceremony.

The gold medal with inscription of the Recepient's name and the prestigious certificate of recognition will be ceremoniously awarded to Dr. Reginald Abraham Mengi. 

The LCI has recognized dedication of Dr. Mengi on humanitarian grounds and for putting welfare of human beings in the forefront line. 

Some foreign Diplomats and senior Lion Members based in Dar es Salaam have been officially invited to attend the presentation ceremony at the  banquet.

More coverage with pictures will appear in this Blog on Tuesday night.

Story by  Abdul Hai

8th MARCH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

THE WORLD TO OBSERVE WOMEN’S DAY

Women and men throughout the world will observe International Women’s Day on Saturday 8^th March, the idea which travelled a long bumpy way for more than one hundred years.

The International Women’s Day originated from International Working Women’s Day many years ago and finally,  in 1977 the United Nations General Assembly invited U.N. Member States to proclaim March 8 as U.N. Day for Women’s Rights and World Peace.

It is generally observed that on this day people are reminded  to pay respect, appreciation and sincere love towards women. Many countries review women’s economic and  political rights and social achievements in their own prevailing scenario. The parameters may differ from country to country but the central idea is to ensure that women get equal opportunities as the men folk get.

Lions Clubs International has always been emphatic in promoting the idea of getting more women members in the clubs and in leadership positions. There are privileges and sometimes prerogatives in matters concerning  international dues for women spouses  joining the organization.  Families are also encouraged to join the clubs. By way of a quick estimation, out of nearly 1,400,000 Lion Members, 30% are women members in Lions Clubs International, considered to be the biggest service organization in the world.

More info: The Sub District 411B comprising Tanzania and Uganda has a total of 1160 Lion Members out of which,  women folks are only 250 Members. The First Vice District Governor of the sub district is Lion Night Ndyarugahi (from Uganda) who is likely to step in as next Governor in the Lionistic Year 2014/2015. She is spouse of Past District Governor and the current Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi.

A couple of years ago, an international women’s symposium was organized by Lion Members (women) in Dar es Salaam to observe the International Women’s Day. 

Just a reminder: The theme for IWD in 2012 was “Empower rural women, end poverty & hunger”. And last year (2013) the theme was “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end  violence against women”.

 The reminder is to re-awaken the political and social awareness of the struggles for women world-wide and are examined in a hopeful manner.

Story by Abdul Hai

MORE FOTOS FROM MWANZA!

Mwanza, Tanzania: The first lap tour of lake-side Mwanza Lions Clubs  has just been accomplished and the District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense have arrived in Dar es Salaam via Kilimanjaro on Sunday.

The Governor witnessed the presentation of school desks as a project by Lions Club of Mwanza Victoria just before he flew to Moshi in Kilimanjaro region where he attended to his other business commitments.

Seventh from left District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense (5th from left) during the project of desk presentation to a school in Mwanza.

GOVERNOR VISITS VICTORIA MWANZA L.C.

Ngudu, Tanzania: District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo accompanied by  the First Lady of the district 411B, Lady Florense visited Lions Club of Victorya Mwanza  and witnessed the free-for-all eye camp at Ngudu.

The eye camp which attracted a good number of people with complaints of eye problems and vision was supported by EKOM Charity of U.K.

The Governor's entourage comprised Regional Chairman Lion Jagdish Mehta, Veteran Lion District Officer Lion Burhan Mohammed and others.

A group picture of leaders with District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo (3rd right) during a club visitation of the Governor to Lions Club of Victoria Mwanza. Others are from L to R 2nd V.P. of the club Aaron Richard, Lion Jagdish Mehta Reg. Chairman, D.O. Lion Burhan Mohammed, next to Governor First Lady Florense and extreme right Lion Yogesh Shah, Zone Chairperson.

Story & Pix from Lion Burhan Mohammed

A BIG THANKS!

Tanga, Tanzania: The Coordinator of Lions Quest Programme in Tanzana, Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC has officially thanked Lions Club of Tanga for playing an active role during the three-day Lions Quest Workshop for thirty teachers.

The club financed the expenses of providing Power Point Project for three days continuously which amounted to TShs. 795,000/= or close to US$500:00.

Among the prominent members mentioned were Region Chairman Lion Godfrey Sawe, Club Chairman Lion Juzer Sachak, Lion Manoj and Lion Fakhruddin.

The Organizing Team comprising Convenor Lion Mohammed Mulla, Trainers Lion  Alex Mathew, Lion Chris Chinyala and Lion Abdul Majid Khan returned to Dar es Salaam via the new highway through Bagamoyo where the team paid a courtesy call on the Blogger of this Blog. After a short break and  refreshment they drove to Dar es Salaam.

Story by Abdul Hai

Coordinator of Lions Quest Programme in Tanzania Lion Abdul Majid Khan says "thank you to all who assisted during the three day workshop in Tanga."

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: New leadership appointments relevant to the forthcoming 11th Annual Multiple District Convention was announced by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Annual Convention will be held at Kisumu, Kenya during the first three days of May this year. Hundreds of Lion Members from five Eastern African countries namely Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles will congregate at the Kenyan town of Kisumu.

The multiple district 411 has two sub districts namely 411B (Tanzania & Uganda) and sub district 411A (Kenya, Ethiopia & the Seychelles) under current  Governors Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and Lion Teja S. Kalsi. Important agendas like review of the sub districts performance, individual clubs activities, leadership workshop and symposium, grand appreciation awards on individuals  and club performance and the grand fellowship banquet will keep all Lions busy throughout the three days.

The other important agenda will be elections of the next Governors and their deputies in both the sub districts for the Lionistic Year 2014/2015. In order to streamline the conferences and election procedures, the following were appointed by Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo to take care of their respective duties.

Credential & Certification Committee: Chairman Lion Hon. Shem Bageine PDG/PMCC. Other members of the committee are Lion Mohammed Lalji CT; Lion Yusuf Dalal Sub Treasurer (TZ); Lion David Ochieng Sub Treasurer (Ug).

Resolution Committee: Chairman Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC. Committee Members Lion Satish Sharma PDG; Lion Wilson Tumwine PDG; Lion Kamal Joshi PDG.

Nomination & Election  Commitee: Chairman Lion Joseph Kiwanuka IPDG and other committee members are Lion Abdul Majid Khan PDG/PMCC; Hon. Lion Shem Bageine PDG/PMCC and Lion Satish Sharma PDG.

Governor Wilson N. Ndesanjo announcing names of the veteran Lions who will take care of their respective duties during the forthcoming annual convention in Kisumu, Kenya.

Story by Abdul Hai