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

LIONS - THE WORLD'S LARGEST SERVICE CLUB ORGANISATION

Message from the Chairperson: Lions Mobilizing Support for Ebola Victims

Dear Lions,

In recent months, we have all watched as an outbreak of Ebola has gripped West Africa. The outbreak has taken more than 5,000 lives, and it is estimated that more than 4,000 children have been orphaned. A lack of health education and growing food shortages in these countries are proving to be a disastrous combination. Lions, I am appealing to you to join me in offering support.

We Lions have a long-standing history of helping those who need us around the world. Today at the Europa Forum, I announced that Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) will provide a US$150,000 grant for Ebola Aid.  Several countries, including Japan and Sweden,  have already committed their support.

With 167 clubs and more than 8,000 Lions in affected countries, Lions and LCIF are pledging their support for those most in need. Please consider making a donation to LCIF’s Ebola Aid campaign and bring hope to Ebola victims, their families and those affected by the outbreak.

I want to thank you for your support and your commitment to meeting humanitarian needs whenever and wherever they arise.

Sincerely,

Barry J. Palmer

Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

LIONS OF UGANDA JOINED HANDS THIS NOVEMBER WITH CARTER FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE RIVER BLINDNESS

Lion PDG Polly K. Ndyarugahi, participating in measuring a person to determine the dosage of the drugs to take while in Lamwo District during the Lions supervision of drug distribution to control River Blindness in the area.

Some Lions of Uganda join Carter Center Celebrations for their achievement with Lions globally is serving those in need. Here they are measuring the 200 millionth person to receive the drug. Lion Night and next in a cup Lion Edridah Tukahirwa in Lamwo District ,Northern Uganda are watching the 200 millionth person who is to receive the invermectin drugs for River Blindness control being measured.

 

Lions of Uganda, DG in the background , meeting district officials and Carter Centre coordinators in an evaluation meeting in Kitgum during preparation to treat the population to eliminate river blindness in the area.

VISIT TO HAMDAN LEO CLUB BY LIONS CLUB OF KUMI

On Sunday 26th October, 2014 the Leo Club of Hamdan Girls Secondary School in Mbale Town In Uganda,  arranged for a hand over and take over of office ceremony by the Leo office bearers for this year. Lions Club of Kumi was invited to grace the occasion and also guide the Leo Club

Hamdan Leo Club is an old Club formed in 2004 and attached to Mbale Lions Club which is not operating at the moment.The Club has been in existence since but needed guidance, support and mentor ship from a neighbouring Club.

The ceremony was successful and offered an opprtunity for the Loins Club of Kumi to guide the Leo Club accordingly. Lions Club of Kumi Central would like to take this opportunity to have a club restarted again in Mbale and are going to use this as away of attracting  membership and later have an independent club formed in Mbale Town

Report by Lion Johnson Opolot, Club Secretary, Lions Club of Kumi Central.

LIONS CLUB OF ENTEBBE KEEP THE CITY CLEAN ACTIVITY

On 9th November 2104, Lions Club of Entebbe carried out keep the city clean activity. As mentioned by Lion Vensar, the activity received a very warm acknowledgement for the city officials on the wake of making the citizens observed and oblige to keep heir environment clean and safe.

DEAR LION MAJID KHAN ......OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES ON THE SAD DEMISE OF YOUR SISTER IN LAW

Dear PCC Lion Majid Khan, on behalf of the District, please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the sad demise of your beloved sister in law. May the Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace and provide to your family patience during this difficult time.

DG Lion Night

Tanzania Heart Babies Project on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u78ijIGxiMw

A joint long term project to send children suffering from heart diseases under Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host and Regency Hospital is now geared towards sending 100 babies to India this Christmas for a new lease of life.

The Projects Convenor Lion Dr. Kanabar is optimistic that the programme will yield substantial results.

Please click on the link below and circulate information to as many people on this lovely planet so that they can remain sensitised with the Tanzania Heart Babies Project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u78ijIGxiMw

PEACE POSTER CONTEST BY MZIZIMA CLUB

Lions Club of DSM Mzizima carried out Peace Poster Contest at Russian Cultural Centre in Dar es Salaam 8th November 2014. The contest drew 70 participants form Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mwanza. The Convenor Lion Akber Nagri expressed his appreciation to all schools that carried out the contest. The winner was declared as Ms. Zubeida Chilwan from Mwanza.