INSTALLATIONS OF TANZANIA BASED LIONS CLUBS

On 5th June 2015 - Azania Club at Highland Villas, Mikocheni from 8pm onwards

On 6th June 2015 - Host Club at Sapphire Hotel, Kisutu from 8pm onwards
 
On 6th June 2015 - Mzizima Club at High Spirit Place, Ohio Street from 8pm onwards

On 13th June 2015 - Mwanza Lions Clubs from 8pm onwards followed by PST Schooling on 14th June.

Lions are urged to attend and support the installation of club leaders for the LY 2015/2016/

LION POLLY'S MESSAGE FOR THE LIONS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

District Lion Leaders,

We are in the Centennial Celebrations until 2018. A lot is being planned and it has to be planned at club levels.

Instill into the clubs the spirit of service  through Centennial Services being proposed by our International Organization.

There are constant updates being posted on the Lions Clubs International website. I call upon you to constantly visit it to be able to guide the clubs.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Polly K. Ndyarugahi, IPCC

District Coordinator

LIONS OF KUMI CENTRAL CELEBRATE AWARDS HARVEST ----- INDEED A WELL DESERVING CLUB

The evening of 24th May, 2015 was an exciting moment for Kumi Central. The delegates to the  MD 411 Convention unveiled the presents and recognition that the club was awarded at the recent convention. The meeting offered an avenue for members to know that  Kumi Central was the best club in the District, Best President was from Kumi Central, Best Leo Club, Highest Membership net growth, Best activity of Environment and Tree Planting and the Most supportive person in the club. Club members are grateful and appreciate the recognition.

Members were happy and joyous about the achievement and promised to do better by supporting the incoming team of club leaders. it was noted the Leo clubs will feel energized this coming year . Members observed the need to continue participating in club activities  and pledged to retain and expand club membership in the coming Lionistic year and continue to serve the less privileged and needy in society.

Kumi Central wishes to acknowledge the support and guidance it received from the District Governor and the Cabinet, the Regional Chair , Zonal Chair and distinguished Lions like Lion Polly Ndyarugahi who has been instrumental in guiding the club. Your advise and guidance is very much appreciated and recognized . 

We are looking forward to another successful service to the community in the coming year.

Report by 

Lion Johnson Opolot

98th Annual Lions Clubs International Convention Friday, June 26 – Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • Honolulu, Hawaii

Dear Lions,

Welina mai kākou ! Welcome! On behalf of the Lions and Leos of District 50 Hawaii, we are honored to welcome you to the 98th Lions Clubs International Convention to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 26 to 30, 2015. 

From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai in the West, to the fiery glow of Kilauea Crater on the slopes of Mauna Loa, on the Island of Hawaii to the East, and all points between, there is no place on earth like Hawaii, a place we are so fortunate to call our home. 

Honolulu, the capitol city on the island of Oahu, is the vibrant epicenter of our State with some of Hawaii's most historic places nearby. The arts and culture, dining, shopping, entertainment and nightlife - you'll find it all in Honolulu. From its food, to its people, Hawaii and Honolulu in particular, is a study in diversity - a fusion of East and West, a blending of indigenous and imported cultures. 

Whether paying solemn tribute at the USS Arizona Memorial, or reliving the regal splendor of Hawaii's past at I'olani Palace; listening to the ancient chants as they dance hula kahiko, or dancing to the music of our "next Bruno Mars" in Waikiki; dining on Hawaii Regional Cuisine served on fine china, or eating "local" with a plate lunch - there is much to do, see, shop and taste in our city. Yours to experience and partake. And Hawaii is much more than Honolulu, as each of the Islands of Hawaii are unique, offering their own distinct experiences and flavors for you to enjoy. We encourage you to discover your own island paradise before or after our Convention in Honolulu. 

The Lions and Leos of Hawaii look forward to welcoming you once again, with that Aloha spirit. A hui hou! See you soon!

Lion Robert K.Y. Lee Chair 98th Lions Clubs International Convention 2015 Honolulu Host Committee

Link for the Convention Registration and Hotel Reservation Form:
http://hawaiilions2015.com/files/91478003.pdf

Schedule of Events
98th Lions Clubs International Convention
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

MONDAY, JUNE 22
 International Host Family Dinner - Invitation Only (Kapiolani Community College)

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 – FRIDAY, JUNE 26  
DGE Seminar  (Hilton Hawaiian Village)  

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
10:00am –   5:00pm    Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center  Hawaii Convention Center
  7:30pm – 10:30pm    DGE Celebration Banquet    (Hilton Hawaiian Village)

SATURDAY, JUNE 27
 9:00am    Step-off International Parade (Kalakaua Ave.)
11:00am –   5:00pm    Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center   (HCC)
10:00am –   4:00pm    Lions International Open Market   (Kapiolani Park)
  7:00pm – 10:15pm    International Show   (HCC)

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
10:00am –   2:00pm    Opening Plenary Session Presidential Address, Flag Ceremony,
                                    International Parade Results (HCC)
10:00am –   4:00pm    Lions International Open Market   (Kapiolani Park)
10:00am –   5:00pm    Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center    (HCC)
  2:00pm –   5:00pm    Seminars    (HCC)
  6:00pm –   9:30pm   Waterfront Jam (Waikiki Shell)

MONDAY, JUNE 29
10:00am – 12:30pm    Second Plenary Session Memorial Service, Nominations for Second Vice
                                    President and International Directors (HCC)
10:00am –   5:00pm    Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center    (HCC)
  1:00pm –   5:00pm    Seminars   (HCC)
  1:30pm –   3:00pm    Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon  (HCC)
8:00pm – 10:00pm      Past International Presidents /Past International Directors
                                    Banquet   (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)
  8:00pm – 10:00pm    District Governors /Past District Governors Banquet  
                                   (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)
10:00am – 12:30pm    Second Plenary Session Memorial Service, Nominations for Second Vice
                                    President and International Directors (HCC)
10:00am –   5:00pm    Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center    (HCC)
  1:00pm –   5:00pm    Seminars   (HCC)
  1:30pm –   3:00pm    Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon  (HCC)

TUESDAY, JUNE 30
  7:30am – 10:30am    Voting and Convention Services Center   (HCC)
10:00am –   1:30pm    Final Plenary Session Installation of 2015-2016 International
                                    President, U.N. Flag Ceremony, Installation of 2015-2016 District
  7:00pm –   9:00pm    International Officers Reception    (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)

KUMI CENTRAL CLUB CARRIES OUT ORIENTATION OF ITS LEADERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2015/2016 LEADERSHIP

On the 31st of May 2015 Kumi Central Club successfully held an orientation for its new club leaders.
The Orientation also attracted two (2) prospective members.
Report by Johnson Opolot, Secretary

Lions who help clubs reactivate and become healthy and viable may be qualified to receive the Club Rebuilding Award.

Dear MD and D GMT Coordinators

This year is coming to a closure, I would like to thank you all for all the efforts that you have made to make this year a success.  Our area, 6F, has done well regarding membership development, but I urge you once again to close the back door so that our efforts are not in vain.

One of the focus areas that we had this year, was to increase membership in clubs that have members less than 20.  We have an excellent tool from LCI which I have attached herewith,  which will assist us to motivate Lions, especially Zone and Region chairpersons, to bring these clubs up to the 20 member mark.  Please incorporate this tool into your growth plans for next year.

Club Rebuilding Award
Lions who help clubs reactivate and become healthy and viable may be qualified to receive the Club Rebuilding Award. To qualify, the club must:
• Be in good standing for 12 months 
• Have a minimum of 20 members
• Have initiated a new service project
• Filed monthly membership reports for 12 months
• Paid the club account in full

Let us try to communicate this to all concerned and lift the clubs who are below 20 members.


Yours sincerely

Lion Amarpreet Sembi  
Area Leader GMT
and 
Coordinating Lion for South Sudan

BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM LIONS OF 411B

Dear DG Lion Night and PCC Lion Polly, 

The Lions of 411B are taking this wonderful opportunity to wish you and your family their heartiest congratulations.

To quote Martin Luther King, "there is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage."

To the newly weds:

Congratulations on your marriage. May you have a wonderful life - as you started this yesterday as two best friends and today you have ended as a man and his wife!

From all Lions

13TH MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONVENTION ONCE AGAIN COMES TO DAR IN MAY 2016

The 12th MDC that ended on 9th of May 2015 agreed Dar es Salaam as a venue for the 13th MDC Convention.

This was announced by PCC Lion Murtaza Dungerwalla and 2nd Vice District Governor Elect Lion Rizwan Qadri was appointed to chair the preparatory works for the 13th MDC.

Lions of the District 411 are cordially invited to attend the 13th MDC in Dar es Salaam. Details pertaining to the Convention will be released in the shortest time possible.

1.4 MILLION MEMBERS STRONG AND GROWING!..... MAY MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JOE PRESTON

Dear Lions,

I wanted to share my May message to club leaders with you. 

  

I am congratulating club leaders for helping Lions Clubs International surpass 1.4 million members. To keep our momentum going, I'm encouraging clubs to continue inviting new members and keep current members involved. I am sharing some customizable PR resources (by email) to help clubs promote their Worldwide Week of Service project during May 16–22. I am also asking club leaders to promote the Centennial Celebration Membership Awards so we can reward our Lions for strengthening their clubs and growing our great association. 

  

We have surpassed 1.4 million members in Lions Clubs International thanks to you! We couldn't have achieved this important milestone without your hard work and commitment to growing and strengthening your club. Let's keep the momentum going! 

  

Encourage your Lions to continue inviting new members to expand your service and strengthen your membership. And it all starts by asking one friend, family member or neighbor to join your club. 

  

Focus on keeping your members involved in club activities and service projects that matter to your members. When Lions feel the satisfaction of service, they'll keep coming back for more. 

  

I am proud of what we've achieved so far, and I know we can achieve even more. Let's work together to finish the year strong and keep our great association growing! 

Together in service, 

  

Joe Preston 

Dear Lion

International President Preston says "let's work together to make the
Centennial Celebration Membership Awards a huge success."

KIBO CLUB PROVIDES FOR MS PAULINA AND MS AMINA

 On 6th May 2015, the Club President Lion Julian Jones along with members of Lions Club of Moshi Kibo handed over personal use items to a blind girl named Paulina at the house where she currently lives in with a blind professor. Our club provides tuition fees and cash for her food to the professor. She is pursuing her education through the use of Braille type writer and can fluently read and write.

On 13th May 2015, the club president Lion Julian Jones along with members of Lions Club of Moshi Kibo handed over TZS 100,000/- to assist in paying for the school fees of a girl named Amina Idrisa. This money was handed over to her grandmother. 

Report by 

Secretary - Lion Varinderpal S. Bhamra

DG LION NIGHT SEND OUT A WORD OF APPRECIATION AND REMINDS ON MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AS WE ENTER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

Dear Lion Leaders, Lions and Leos,

Greetings from Kampala and welcome back from our just concluded 12th MD Convention in Dar es Salaam. I hope you arrived safely in your respective homes. May I take this opportunity to thank all the Lions who attended the Convention in big numbers. 

I was overjoyed by your support and attending in large numbers not to let down the hard working Convention committee who gave us an excellent Convention of its caliber. I  hope you had a good time during your stay in Dar es Salaam. 

To those who missed for one reason or other sorry/ pole, you will hear stories from fellow Lions and there are chances to attend the next one in the same City.

Lions, we still have more than a month and a half to end the lionistic year 2014-2015. My appeal is that do not relax but keep on Strengthening our Clubs through membership growth and Centennial activities. We worked tires sly to bring in New members and we need to retain the same members. Let us minimise unnecessary drop of members as we still need more hands on.

There are still Clubs which have not fulfilled their financial obligations both at Lions Clubs International and District, please clear all the outstanding bills as soon as possible to end smart. Please convey my message and appreciation to all your members. 

I thank you for your cooperation as we continue to serve our Community through service with care and take this opportunity to remind all Lions of their Centennial Obligations......WHERE THERE IS A LION THERE IS A NEED and to fulfill the requirements of (HEVY):

1. Hunger
2. Environment
3. Vision
4. Youth

Kind warm regards,

Night Ndyarugahi

District Governor       

   

12TH MD 411 CONVENTION GIVES EASTERN AFRICAN LIONS SUPERB HOSPITALITY

The 12th Multiple District 411 Annual Convention at  the White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam from 6^th May to 9^th May 2015 attracted  over  425 Lions, Leos and friends from Tanzania (Hosts), Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Seychelles and Ethiopia.

The convention was preceded with Governors Council Meetings and thereafter Cabinet Meetings and finally Convention saw a multitude of activities that created maximum excitement for all in attendance.

The 12^th MDC was graced by International Director Raju Manwani accompanied by his charming spouse Nimmi Manwani; both hailing from India. At the Cabinet Meeting and Convention as well, Lion Raju spoke in length over dedication and commitment a Lion has to make in order to excel in his/her duties. “Membership increase should always be given priority,” he added.

The Convention highlights are as follows:

1.      Past International Director Lion Manoj Shah was endorsed for the position of 2^nd Vice International President;

2.      PCC Lion Rajinder Pape Sembi was endorsed for the post of International Director;

3.      District 411A elected the following to respective positions:

a.      Lion Roy Mungai as DG Elect

b.      Lion Jiza Chaudhary as 1^st VDG Elect

c.       Lion Anastasia W. as  2^nd VDG Elect

4.      District 411B:

a.      Lion Hyder Gangji as DGElect

b.      Lion Vennie Tinkumanya as 1^st VDG Elect

c.       Lion Rizwan Qadri as  2^nd VDG Elect

PID Lion Manoj Shah proudly mentioned that on the superb achievement recorded by District Governor Lion Night. He also added that she was the 1^st lady governor for the Sub-District 411B.

Guest of Honour for the Multiple Convention was the Prime Minister of Tanzania. Hon. Mizengo Pinda. He said that Lions indeed were friends of humanity as they were everywhere where help was needed. He singled out the Measles Rubella project that was led by PCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan and Heart Babies Project that was led by Lion Dr. Rajni Kanabar.

The Convention Chairperson Lion Dr. Tayabali Jaferjee received sincere appreciations from the august gathering. He was praised for a job well done and unique in many sense. In his address, Dr. Jaferjee mentioned that the Convention was meant to bring together Lions from the Eastern African region for the purpose that they can carry out their business in a wonderful environment and at the same tome enjoy a breath-taking hospitality.