HOST CLUB SEND 55 CHILDREN TO INDIA FOR HEART SURGERY

MAKAMU WA RAIS DKT. BILAL AWAAGA WATOTO WENYE MATATIZO YA MOYO KWENDA KUTIBIWA INDIA Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi zawadi mtoto, Nabil Hahya (4) kutoka Jijini Dar es Salaam, mmoja kati ya watoto 55 wa awamu ya kwanza kati ya 104 wenye matatizo ya ugonjwa wa Moyo wanaokwenda kutibiwa nchini India, wakati wa hafla fupi ya kuwaaga watoto hao iliyofanyika leo Desemba 26, 2014 kwenye Hoteli ya Serena Jijini Dar es Salaam. Kushoto ni Mama wa motto huyo, Amina Yahya. Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akizungumza wakati wa hafla fupi iliyofanyika leo Desemba 26, 2014 kwenye Hoteli ya Serena jijini Dar es Salaam ya kuwaaga jumla ya watoto 55 wenye matatizo ya ugonjwa wa Moyo kati ya 104, waliofadhiliwa na Lions Club ya jijini, kwa ajili ya kwenda kutibiwa nchini India.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

Dear Lions,
I am taking this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas.  May the joy of this festive season prevail all over.
I also thank you for what has been achieved since the Lionistic year began and to continue "Strengthening the Pride" through "Service with Care" during thus festival season as we enter into the New Year 2015.
May the good Lord lead us through this year and in the coming New Year.
With my personal best wishes
Lion Night

KUMI CLUB CARRY OUT FACE LIFTING OF KUMI DISTRICT POLICE STATION

In July this year, Lions Club of Kumi Central was requested by the District  Police Leadership of Kumi District to help out in the repair of the Police Station which was dilapidated and in a sorry state.This was part of the police force strategy of working with the community and the easier way to go though it was to work with Lions Club.

There was no hesitation by Kumi Central who took up the challenge and in working with the Kumi Town Community, Non Government Organisations and the business people  Nine teen Million shillings (19M) was fund raised for the activity.

The District Governor during her visit to the Club in August, 2014 visited the station.The project has been completed and on 12th December , 2014 the renovated works was handed back to the Police leadership. The Assistant Inspector General of Police In Uganda Godfrey Baingana graced the occasion.He praised the Loins Club for the spirit of support and working with civic organisations to make good facilities that provide service to the communities. The Central Police Station serves a population of over 250.000 people in Kumi District.

Report by 

Lion Johnson Opolot

  

KUMI CENTRAL RECEIVE BANNER PATCHES FOR FORMING 3 LEO CLUBS

The three (3) Leo Sponsorship patches for Lions Club of Kumi Central for this Lionistic Year.Young people bring into the club the numbers that allow for easy implementation of service activities. The youth have the energy , zeal and desire to be seen to support the less fortunate in society.

Report by 

Lion Johnson Opolot

LEO CLUB ON STUDY TOUR VISIT NYERO ROCK PAINTINGS

Leadership experience, opportunity are a few of the rewards young people gain from being members of  a Leo Club.In the club the youth grow and have fun, they learn their history and make visits to historical and Archaeological sites.

This is what the Leo Club of Wiggins Secondary school did in commemoration of the Leo day this year. Some club members had the opportunity to visit Nyero Rock Paintings a known historical site in Uganda with early writings  of man .

Kumi Central is glad to have sponsored three (3)  Leo Clubs this year. The long term impact of working with young people has been realized in our club activities this year among other activities the youth being involved in town cleaning and donating blood to save lives .Which other better way to work with the future of society. The Leo President in the last picture takes the lead in guiding fellow young people.

Report by 

Lion Johnson Opolot

MZIZIMA CLUB JOIN HANDS WITH AMIGOS EYE CARE FROM USA TO WIND UP THEIR 2014 SIGHT CAMPS IN TANZANIA

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima in partnership with Amigos Eye Care from USA organised an Eye camp in Bagamoyo from Tuesday 16 to  Saturday 20 Dec '14.

The camp which took place in Kibindu area on Tuesday and covered Miono area as well. Cataract surgeries were carried out on  Wednesday up to Saturday at Bagamoyo hospital.

The Camp was sponsored by Diamond Trust Bank.

Brief Report by: Lion Bhavin Sonigra.

12TH MD 411 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

Dear All,
Please follow the link to secure your copy of the Registration form that should be downloaded and sent to the respective officer.
procedure:

1. Highlight the links below, 1 each time
2. Right click mouse button on the highlight
3. In the resulting menu chose GO TO.....

PDF REG FORM

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XLS REG FORM

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INVITE
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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH SCENARIO FROM 2006 TODATE

Share Your Challenges, Triumphs and Unexpected Twists

Telling your story is a great way to share with other Lions what worked on a project, and maybe what didn't, so others can learn from your experience. Please submit stories on new and unique service projects and activities your club has organized using the Project Details form. In addition to helping other Lions serve their communities, your story might be featured in any number of future Lions Clubs International materials – including our blog and our page on Twitter.

The link to submit your project activity is: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/online-community/submit-a-story.php

KUMI CENTRAL PROVIDE ROOFING SHEETS TO COMMUNITY CHURCH AT KAKORI IN BUKEDEA DISTRICT, UGANDA

On 30th, November, 2014, Members of Lions Club of Kumi Central  donated 65 Iron sheets to support a community church at Kakori Village , Bukedea District, Uganda. The church is at roofing level and needed iron sheets to cover the roof top.As is in the philosophy of Lionism, where there is a need there is a Lion.

The Club spearheaded by Lion Joseph Onange who is also the Zone Chairperson, Zone XI handed the iron sheets on behalf of the club to the community/ church leaders.

Report By Lion Johnson Opolot

Lions Club of DSM Amani's Free Mega Sight/Diabetic/Dental Camp at Buguruni Deaf and Dumb School

Amani Club carried out a robust activity to serve hundreds of Dar residents on 30th November 2014 at Buguruni Deaf and Dumb Primary School. The Lions spent TShs 3,117,000.00 to provide services to the children and residents living in its vicinity.The activity was graced by RC Lion Shiraz and ZC Lion Protas.
President Lion Hussein appreciated presence of lion dignitaries and advised that the camp successfully treated 170 Eye, 127 Diabetic and 122 Dental patients.

BANNER PATCH FOR YEAR ROUND GROWTH - 2013/2014 AWARDED TO LIONS CLUB OF KUMI CENTRAL

Lions Club of Kumi Central met the Membership Development Goals of the Year Round Growth Program in the Lionistic Year 2013-2014. In appreciation of the efforts of the Club,  Lions Clubs International issued a Banner Patch to the club.

The club is planning to empower its members to serve various communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.

DG CLUB VISITATION IN 2015 - TANZANIA, PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR DIARY AND PROVIDE FULL SUPPORT

NOVEMBER 2014 DISTRICT CLUB NEWS - ONLY 15 OUT OF 42 CLUBS REPORTED ON MYLCI THIS MONTH.....

THE REPORTING AT MY LCI IS AS HEREUNDER. CLUBS WHO ARE YET TO REPORT ARE ENCOURAGED TO MEET THE DEADLINE.

• The Lion President along with ten lion club members of Arua Club raised a total of Uganda Shillings 70,000= equivalent to $28 and bought scholastic materials, sugar and success car for the candidate class. Lion President delivered a message of success to the candidates explaining the universality of Lionism. 

• The Lions of Bushenyi & Leos of Kampala International University - Western campus organized a Sensitization week on health education to some Secondary schools in Bushenyi District in regard to Quest program. 

• DSM Host Club's Sight first activity was held for 3 days from Sunday 2nd to Tuesday, 4th November 2014 at Regency Medical Centre, Satellite Clinic, Dar-es-salaam marking international world sight day. Free, Eye Screening, Spectacles and Medicines were given out to the needy. Total patients screened were 292, Specs given out were 245, and various eye medicines were dispensed. Total cost of the activity was US $ 1,000. The Club also carried out Peace Poster Contest.

• Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani had Fellowship dinner with Lions Club of Hettstedt, Germany on the 3rd of November 2014 and Peace Poster Contests at 2 different schools in Dar es Salaam

• Lions Club of Kakira organised Diabetes Awareness and Screening on 02 November 2014 at Palota, Kakira  

• Kampala Central: The Leos of Makerere University together with Lions organised a visit to the teenagers of Naguru Teenage Center on 8th Nov 2014. A number of items that included clothes, books, and soaps were donated to them. The Leos then had a talk with them on life skills where experiences were shared. The Leos who were armed with brooms and other cleaning items, engaged in a cleaning activity and conveyed the message of a clean environment to the teenagers. 

• On 18th November 2014, 5 Lions from Kampala Host together with other Lions Club headed by our District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi attended the National Initiative trachoma elimination program spearheaded by Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Trust Initiative in Kagoma, Buwenge, Jinja District.
• On 7th November, Lions of Kampala host were hosted by the Ln President, Deepa Jivram at her residence in Kololo. 3 Lions were also inducted in the same function. 21 Lions plus 10 guests  attended the function. IPDG Ln Wilson Ndesanjo, made a surprise appearance in the function.

• Kumi Central Club's Supporting and Helping the community know their Diabetes status and educating them on how to manage the illness. Also they carried out blood pressure test on patients.

•  The Lions of Masaka Nursery school held a sensitisation seminar for the staff of the school on the Employment Act of Uganda and the roles, rights and obligations of the staff and employers. About 30 staff attended and 3 members of the school management committee. The activity was a success and many benefited so much from the talk and will continue motivating them for better performance of the school. 

• Mbarara Club's activity involved planting trees at Kyahi and was carried out on 8th November 2014 by 4 Lions. 2000 trees were donated by Uganda National Forestry Authority on a drive to protect the environment. We hope to plant more and More trees. 

• A Melvin Jones fellow Lion Anne Tumwine Educated the Lions Club of Mbarara central about what it takes to be one.  

• Moshi Kibo Club on the 8th and 9th of November a 'hearing camp' took place in Moshi, whereby members of Starkey Hearing Foundation had come for their second visit and provided hearing aids for 600 patients. Members of Lions Club of Moshi Kibo assisted during this activity by providing tables, electrical equipment and most importantly 750 lunch boxes and 80 cases of water during both days to every patient and others who came along. 

• Lions Club of Ntungamano carried out tree planting activity in November. They planted mango trees around Kyamate Church of Uganda.

• Lions club of Yumbe donated to Midigo secondary school in Yumbe district 100 seedlings of grafted oranges and 150 seedlings of tick tree. The planting of this seedlings was launched by the members of lions club of Yumbe headed by the lead forester in the club Andama Solo who is also the district forest officer. The planting of the seedlings was preceded by education awareness on tree planting to the students by members of the club.

THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE

MY DEAR FELLOW LIONS,

We have just come back from Kampala-Uganda after the burial ceremony of our Dear Sister-in-law MRS. NARGIS ABDUL HAMEED KHAN who passed away on 21st November 2014 and was laid to rest on November 24th 2014 at Kampala – Uganda.

At this juncture, on behalf of my entire family, and on my personal behalf I have no words to express our heartfelt gratitudes to all the Lion members and friends who have sent us the condolences messages through E-mails, SMS, Cellular phones and Personal visits to our home.

This humble gesture has not only consoled us but inspired us with immense strength and courage to face this tragic loss of our Beloved Sister-in-law NARGIS.

Amongst the family members, relatives and friends, we would also like to recognize and thank sincerely the presence of District Governor Lion NIGHT NDYARUGAHI, Past Council Chairperson/PDG Lion POLLY BHAI NDYARUGAHI, and Cabinet Treasurer Lion SEDRACER RWEKIKIGA at the Burial Ceremony.

PARVEEN and myself, once again are very thankful for your noble gesture and we pray to Almighty Allah to rest the departed Soul in “JANATAL FIRDOUS” “AMEEN”.

Sincerely, 

PARVEEN & ABDUL MAJEED KHAN

MZIZIMA LIONS INVITE YOU TO WISH FAREWELL TO 2014

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